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    Bowman's Tavern

    3.9 (387 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Beer Bar
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    BOWMAN'S TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Eggplant parmigiana
    Sarah R.

    Had a fabulous meal here that started with happy hour appetizers and ended with entrees and espresso martinis. There's live music here most, if not all, nights. Went with two friends and we were here for hours - really enjoyed ourselves. Great atmosphere and food.

    Claire S.

    Bowman's Tavern has a cozy vibe for a cold day. On a Saturday afternoon, the bar was full, and the atmosphere still managed to be cozy. My husband ordered wings, which were pretty average. My turkey and cranberry sandwich was pretty good. The bar service was a bit slow, but to be fair, it seemed like there was only one person servicing the bar and restaurant area. Overall, I would probably go with 3.5 stars if that was an option.

    Special lamb shank
    Jessica S.

    We've been going to Bowman's Tavern for many years because it's halfway between where my parents live and where I live. I've never understood why they have valet parking. We've only been at lunchtime so maybe it's more convenient for dinner time. I would prefer no valet parking. There's a parking lot very close to the restaurant so it doesn't seem necessary. Beth was our server. She was friendly and helpful. We had the Bowman's Burger, cheese steak, and sliced roast beef sandwich. The sliced roast beef sandwich had the best bread. For dessert, we had the brownie as well as churros which were on the special menu for today. Everything was delicious.

    Smokehouse burger
    Simon W.

    I wanted to like this place more than I did. Let's start with the parking. They have a very small self parking lot which was full when I arrived. The large parking lot on the other side is valet park only which seems ridiculous, it's not like it's in a busy downtown area. While the valet park is free, you of course have to tip them for driving your car 20 feet to an open space... Inside I was expecting an old style tavern experience, but the table we were sat at in the dining room was very dark because the lights were not working and the drop ceiling gave it an office feel. As for the food, the lamb meatballs tasted OK, lacking a little in seasoning and herbs, but the consistency was that of a formed extremely finely ground meat, not at all what I was expecting based on my background in England. The burger on the other hand was quite good. The service was OK. One final point is that they have a credit and debit card surcharge of 4% which is one of the highest I've come across. Unfortunately, nothing about this place screamed come back and try me a second time!

    Taco Tuesday Menu
    Norbert K.

    It has been a few years since we ate at Bowman's Tavern, and we decided to have Happy Hour here tonight. It also happened to be Taco Tuesday. ----- FOOD (4/5) Roast Pork Sandwich (3/5 ) -- We shared a pork sandwich which was pulled pork on a long roll with broccoli rabe, roasted hot peppers, and melted provolone.  The pork was braised rather than roasted, the broccoli rabe was under cooked with tough stems, and there was too much provolone for the amount of pork. ($17) Onion Rings (4/5) -- We were offered onion rings as one of the sides with the Pork Sandwich ... but not told there would be a $3 uplift. Fish & Chips (4/5) -- Two large Altantic cod fillets with fries and cole slaw. ($26) Tacos (3/5) -- The soft tacos ordered were Al Pastor and Carne Asada. There was a good amount of meat in each taco, but they lacked flavor and spice. ($8 per pair) ----- SERVICE (3/5) The restaurant was very busy, including a 17-person in the dining room, and understaffed.  Our server was also tending the bar.  Twice we had to chase her down. ----- DRINKS (5/5) Drinks from the bar were excellent.  I had the Old Fashioned, and my wife had a Gin Martini, extra dry with olives.  Both great.  Others had Cosmopolitans and IPAs. ---- AMBIANCE (4/5) I really like the dark wood, pub-like interior.  Tables in the bar area are hi-boys; there are standard tables in the dining room. The bar area was loud. A nice touch was live music.

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    Delicious. Authentic. Very nice staff. Not your typical casual dining, but a slightly elevated and diverse food choices.

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    Great stop on the way out of New Hope. If town is crowded, take the trip down the River to Bowman's.

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    2 months ago

    Food was delicious and great service ..Will go back before they change to their spring menu

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    This is a fun place with consistent food. The service is away good and the vib is friendly and up beat.

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    Good food and service. Nice happy hour. Valet parking available, small parking lot without valet.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food, service and atmosphere. A real gem to be discovered in bucks county ! You owe it to yourself to check this place out!!

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    Do not order the French onion soup. It was not good at all And for 12.00. Bartender was great.

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    Ask the Community - Bowman's Tavern

    Do they have a children's menu?

    Yes

    Is there parking?

    Yes... free valet actually but it's a big lot in front of the restaurant

    I have celiac. Would you have options for gluten free food?

    They have many options. Check out their menu online.

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    The Salt House

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    4.1(547 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Owner/operated restaurant & bar, @ #TheSaltHouse in New Hope, PA having a delicious dinner. Just a…read moreshort stroll from our #WedgwoodInn B&B , we enjoyed our pre- theater brunch / lunch prior to attending @Cat on a Hot Tim Roof at the #BucksCountyPlayhouse Our innkeepers suggested we let our server know our thoughts megrame for the matinee & the service was prompt & professional. The historic stone restaurant was very impressive. The Hugh Walk/In fireplace dating back to the 1700s was very impressive as were the old exposed wood beams and floors. Glad we could keep our car parked @Wedgwood Inn cause this restaurant has no onsite parking! Sleep at Wedgwood Inn and walk t/o #NewHope

    5- stars for the food, location & ambiance. This is why we keep going back, and honestly? We'll…read moreprobably go back again, but buyer needs to beware. Each time we return I am met with a 1-2 star review feeling based on cost / billing / and service I just can't shake. Go for the food. Stay because you get left for untold amount of time. Service is slow. We've been there 4 times and 1 time service was amazing. This last time we went, we were sat a table that was not a dinner table. I think it was an ill sized coffee table with a table cloth on it. The adults knees were above the table and the kids were sat in a couch that hit the floor. No mention or thought was given to who was sitting in this ridiculous makeshift table. Finally and the reason I was compelled to write a review - watch your bill. You have to put a downpayment down for reservations and 1x I went this was not deducted from my bill - I should have checked of course before I left, but last time I did not and had to go back and forth a few times to get my money back. And finally, soft drinks / lemonade. Glasses are small, packed with ice and when the server asks "do you want another drink" - he doesn't mention it will be nearly 5 dollars for minute maid lemonade. When you are (gladly) spending nearly 30 dollars for a burger to then have to spend 5 bucks a soft drink that is clearly understood as a free refill is a bummer. Hunched over celebrating my birthday this year - hit with a silly bill $20+ in lemonade - left to sit with no check in for a silly amount of time. There are some small changes to service and experience that would make this place a true 5 star event.

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    The Salt House - View from entrance

    View from entrance

    The Salt House - The burger to end all burgers. If French Onion soup and the best burger ever made a baby, this is the baby you'd want to eat.

    The burger to end all burgers. If French Onion soup and the best burger ever made a baby, this is the baby you'd want to eat.

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    The Hawke - Seafood tower for two

    The Hawke

    3.6(258 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    Went on a Friday night for dinner with my husband and our friends. Place was packed, but…read morethankfully, we had a reservation. We had Donna as our waitress- she was fantastic!! She just GETS IT, she's great. My friends husband is known to be picky and he LOVED Donna and everything about The Hawke. The drinks were PERFECTION and the food was also great. I ordered the seafood risotto special, it was delicious. My husband ordered the Chilean Sea Bass with Parmesan Risotto and it was okay which is why I gave it a 4 for food. The parmesan risotto didn't have much flavor, but everything else we ordered was great. Thank you, Donna!! Small negatives: On the pricier side, but for that area it's expected: party of four: 3 alcoholic drinks, 3 apps, 4 entrees, 3 desserts, 1 cappuccino - total was $440 including tip/$210 per couple. Also worth noting, they close at 9PM on Fridays and Saturdays- which is pretty early. I don't think they'll kick you out, but you also don't want to end your night THAT early.

    We got the Chicken Parm Pizza for 2 without the hot honey pepperoni- SO GOOD. It is truly just a…read morelarge chicken cutlet with sauce, cheese, and basil pesto- no bread crust at all. If they added spaghetti on top it would be the best food ever created on planet earth. There were three birthdays in the dining room one after the other and the whole restaurant chimed in to sing happy birthday, it was lovely!

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    New Bar!

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    Pumpkin spice donut bites

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    Invertase Brewing - Lots of great choices.

    Invertase Brewing

    4.0(10 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    I'll say Invertase Brewing came to the rescue a few weeks back...well if being the only brewery…read morearound Lambertville, NJ is coming to the rescue then it sure did that! My wife and I were recently in these neck of the woods and we stopped in here for a little bit, with some solid suds results. You see, my wife doesn't partake in the brews (Invertase did have a root beer available, just for those curious), so this was solely a stop for me and something I wanted to do quickly. Luckily, despite the crowdedness of the place, Invertase had a few spots by the end of their bar area that we were able to grab while I sipped on a flight of four brews. Before diving further into those beer options, I'll say Invertase definitely had its fill of people on a Friday night, but that makes sense being the only place really in the area that was making its own beer. The interior seemed clean and had that "brewery feel", especially with the acoustic guitar man playing at the front. The people behind the bar were also pretty friendly which is always nice and not necessarily a given everywhere you go. Stuck on what to get to round out my flight, I was given a suggestion or two that helped complete things (and it was a mighty fine suggestion I might add!). Now jumping into those brews and what was available, Invertase definitely checks many boxes with a nice mixture of classic and eclectic options. Case in point: the Snowscape winter warmer was on point, while the Notes From Mom PB&J sour was...interesting. I can't say I hated it, though I'm not sure I could see myself drinking a full pint. Other brews looked and sounded good as well with a total of 10 options available. Not too shabby. Overall, Invertase Brewing definitely has a strong hold on the beer scene in this area (easy when they're the only guys in town!). They show some creativity in options while also delivering some classic beer style choices as well. Though nothing necessarily jumped out at me as worthy of cans (they had some available), I'd still venture to say I'd gladly return in the future if I find myself in these parts again. Well, I may be pigeonholed here anyway if they're still the only brewery in Lambertville!

    Invertase is a nice brewery on the edge of the very charming and historic Lambertville in Central…read moreJersey (they have a second location as well in Phillipsburg farther north). Founded in 2019 by a family trio: son Stephen (who holds a degree in mechanical engineering), father Steve (a biochemist) and mother Karen (a microbiologist). The word 'invertase' is the name of the enzyme used to break down sucrose. Together they bring a scientist's precision to the brewing process. My girlfriend and I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon in March after wandering around Lambertville for a bit. The taproom has a nice sized parking lot. The taproom itself was about a third full, rather plainly decorated, and there was a guy off to the side selling hotdogs and walking nachos. My girlfriend and I each tried a flight from a taplist of ten different beers. The flights were served in red plastic baskets, the kind you would get at a fast food place, which was certainly an interesting choice.... Most of what we tried was decent, nothing exciting, but the real standout to me was the Winter Dreamz. 8% winter warmer with all the right notes of vanilla, lactose, orange, cinnamon. Definitely unlike any other winter ale I've ever had - in a good way. Our two flights, after tax and tip, came to $36.06, which is definitely on the higher side for flights at NJ breweries. Overall a nice place with nice people and good beer, one that we would return to.

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    Invertase Brewing - Entrance

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    What (was) on tap April 10th, 2026.

    Taverna 54

    Taverna 54

    3.7(65 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    We finally got around to trying Taverna 54. We called ahead to check on seating, and Maximo told us…read moreto come in. When we arrived, though, we were told there weren't any seats. After a few minutes, they said they could squeeze us in. It felt a bit odd -- the space isn't very large, so you'd expect the dining room to be easier to manage. We shared the burger and the carbonara. Both dishes were underwhelming, especially given the expectations we had for this spot. The burger was on the bland side, and the carbonara was made with store‑bought noodles, which took away from the dish. While the food missed the mark, the dining area itself is very nice and the service was great.

    Taverna 54 has a lot going for it in terms of atmosphere and service--the ambiance is warm and…read morestylish, and the staff is friendly and attentive throughout the meal. It's a place that feels special and welcoming, great for a night out with friends or a date. We started strong with the appetizers--the meatballs and burrata were excellent. Flavorful, well-prepared, and a great way to kick off the meal. Unfortunately, things took a nosedive when we got to the main course. My friend ordered the lasagna, and his verdict was harsh but honest: it reminded him of high school cafeteria food. I ordered the New York strip steak, and I can only describe it as awful--tough, flavorless, and poorly presented (photo attached if you're reading this somewhere that allows images). Thankfully, dessert helped redeem the experience. Everything we tried was delicious, beautifully done, and left a great final impression. Bottom line: Taverna 54 is worth visiting for its appetizers, drinks, and desserts. Skip the mains. With such a beautiful setting and solid service, it's a shame the entrees don't live up to the rest of the experience.

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    Taverna 54 - Special of the day - Orecchiette With Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

    Special of the day - Orecchiette With Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

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    The Dubliner on the Delaware

    The Dubliner on the Delaware

    4.2(312 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    ***It has closed down. Maybe if they had better service they would have stayed open…read more The Dubliner dropped the ball completely. I'm in town for work. I also happen to be here for my Birthday. Called ahead a few days in advance that I'd like to come celebrate with a large group. Probably 20 people or so. Understood the kitchen would be closed when I got there but was assured by the hostess the bar would be open and take care of us. Fast forward to the day. Even tried to call ahead to double check we were still on for the evening. No answer. Called several times. Went to voice mail. Showed up. Not only was the woman I spoke to not there (like she said she would be to accommodate the party) no one on staff knew we were coming. We were told would could have one of the circular tables by the bar for our group (that seats 4 people). When the server told us the bar was still open the bar tender said she would only serve us one round and had to close. Totally missed opportunity for the staff to make money. Also terrible service in regard to trying to foster a community where people a certain large theatrical establishment down the street are looking to come and unwind. Had a great time here the last time I was here but they failed miserably. Won't recommend this place to anyone in the community and will make sure future people who come to work in this town don't waste their time trying to go here. Went to Old Stone down the road. Nicer vibe. Staff treated us well and it's closer to the main part of town as well. If I could give zero stars I would.

    This Dubliner on the Delaware is a great choice for dining! From the moment you step in, it…read morerekindles your Irish spirit with its Gaelic atmosphere, hearty food, and lively vibes. Even my friends who aren't Irish themselves left feeling like they'd shared a truly authentic experience. The staff are friendly, the menu is full of classic favorites done right, and the whole place just makes you feel at home; You must try the 7 course Irish menu (6 pints & a potato).Whether you're Irish or not, it's the perfect spot to enjoy good/filling food, good company, and a little taste of Ireland. When it fills up and the dining area seems packed, no worries because they open the upstairs portion and can support a larger crowd.

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    The Dubliner on the Delaware
    The Dubliner on the Delaware
    The Dubliner on the Delaware

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