Came here on a Monday with three friends. On Saturday, we stopped at Log Tavern brewery heading to Lake Wallenpaupack to celebrate a milestone birthday of a friend of ours who actually sells forklifts for a living. Log Tavern was a good find too, and you should also go there. But anyhow we had a super cute dog with us and so a woman came over and told us how cute he was, and how smart Australian Shepherds are. It was clear she had great taste, and she mentioned that she tended bar nearby. We went on to our lake rental and met our other friends. It was a fun weekend! The birthday boy wanted to rent pontoon boats and so we begrudgingly agreed even though the forecast was menacing to say the least. We managed to avoid the t storms and enjoyed a frigid dip and sunshine out in the lake. After cookouts, a sing-along with acoustic guitar and an 11 month old, deep fried Cornish hens, and plenty of late nights, it was time to go home. Monday morning we went for a last hike and it was the perfect amount of exertion. On our way out of town we stopped at Gyp's. The reviews seems like just what we were looking for. The owner wiped the most recent downpour off a patio table for us, we grabbed amazing tacos from the truck out front (food trucks on mondays), took our beer and cider out by the lake and later fed the fish. The woman with great taste was our bartender. Goodbye, Poconos! read more

Gyp's Tavern - Patio and the end of my Downeast. - Bars Near Me - Branchville, New Jersey

Branchville, NJ - we checked out Gyp's, a beloved local watering hole and a biker-friendly bar, while camping at nearby Stokes State Forest. The food is typical bar food, fine for sopping up alcohol but with no pretense at having gastronomic aspirations. However, what sets this dive bar apart is its unexpectedly lovely waterfront setting at one end of Kittatinny Lake, where you can enjoy sunset views while relaxing with a beer in hand, truly elevating the experience. A fun bit of history is that Babe Ruth was a regular here, having befriended the original owner, George "Gyp" Roselli, and could occasionally be found tending bar back in the day. As is expected, service is unfussy: simply place your order at the bar, and pick up your food when your buzzer goes off. There's a pool table and some other bar games. Cash only. read more

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Good food. Great view of the lake. Friendly people and staff. Easy to find. Recommend stopping in while exploring that area of New Jersey.

First time visiting to Gyp's Tavern for lunch today. Christina was working the bar and gave us the story of Gyp and Babe Ruth, nice photo tribute on display in the back room. The food truck today was Smokin' Mo's BBQ which provided excellent chicken sandwich, pulled pork, both with sides of Mac n cheese, coleslaw and cornbread. Yes, we ate to our fill! Even had enought of mine to take home for later. Very nice to sit on the back patio looking over Kittatinny Lake, perfect! read more

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I had this placed booked mark for some time now. Finally made my way here on a sunny afternoon this past summer. Once you enter, you can place your food/drink order at the bar. If you order food, they give you a buzzer so you can pickup your food from the takeout window outside. Outdoor dining is first come, first seated. Ended up taking seats with the water view. Ended up ordering wings ($14) which was crispy and tasty. For my main, got the bacon cheeseburger ($13.50) which comes with fries, was solid as well. The views and good food were such a nice vibe. I highly recommend this place if you are in the mood for chill vibes with good food and drinks for a fair price. * Cash only * Pool table * Parking on premise * Outdoor dining with nice scenery read more

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Old lady with white hair is an awful bartender with attitude. She hates to have a younger crowd in her bar and treats people with complete disrespect. Not once but three times coming in with a younger group she has been rude to everyone and questions real ids after scanning. All the other bartenders are great. She should be fired. read more

I get it's a dive bar but a margarita shouldn't be only tequila and lemon juice with salt thrown in. Kitchen was also closed at 9 pm on a Saturday night, I get it's a bar but come on it's a weekend. Not to mention the bartenders were incredibly rude. Only reason worth going to this dump is cause Babe Ruth did. read more

I'm a first timer here and stopped in on a whim as i was driving past. Initial impression was a total dive bar. Walked in right at 11am, the inside was clean and very rustic. Had nice AC though. Outside seating is plentiful and well kept. They have some very cool fire pits available. The lake views are absolutely incredible! Ordered a burger, fries and mushrooms. The burger was cooked perfectly to a medium (some pink on inside). Fries were exactly what i would expect, hot and crunchy. The mushrooms were amazing! Love the horseradish sauce they were served with. I actually added some to my burger I definitely recommend this place! Woman owned and operated too! read more

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I make it a point to come here every time I'm visiting home. Truly the best dive bar vibes and a view you can't beat read more

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Just what I wanted. A Bloody Mary and view of lake Kitaniity. Bring cash. Enjoy good people ‍ read more

Gyp's Tavern - Beer is great, but if you are feeling fancy this Bloody Mary does not disappoint. Come relax with like-minded folk. ‍ - Bars Near Me - Branchville, New Jersey

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Gyp's is one of those local watering holes that just happen to be "in" Stokes State Forrest! They have a wide range of alcoholic beverages including the seasonal pumpkin cider on tap that was refreshing! There is is also a bar menu with some classic choices and highlights that included on my visit Chili and Goulash. I am a vegetarian, so I didn't get those, but had a bag of Aunt Vickie's crips( potato chips) with my cider. As they say, "location, location, location" is a big pull, and the best part of Gyp's is walking around the back where you can prop yourself up at the edge of the South Kittatinny Lake!!! Perfect!! read more

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Went to Gyps after a long ride with my husband on the bike. We haven't been here in a long time " What a treat !!! We met the new owner Andie (What a nice lady) engaging and sweet . Great atmosphere, they changed the set up in the back (much cleaner ) more chairs to sit in and a covered patio (they no longer have the dock) two hearty thumbs up read more

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Great stop, beautiful lake front views, and yummy food! Cash only so head up but reasonably priced burgers, fries and bratwurst. They have a full bar and even ciders on tap. During covid the are not seating inside but the back area is full of tables, Adirondack chairs, and fire pits. read more

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I've passed this place a 1000 times. I dropped in over the weekend and of course because of COVID, there was no seating at the bar, I didn't see anyone eating so I don't know if they are doing food but I had an ice cold beer and an amazing view of the lake. I can't wait to visit this place in the summertime read more

Gyp's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Branchville, New Jersey

Beautiful location. Great drinks & burgers! Cousins Lobster truck comes occasionally! View of Kittatinny lake!!

Great location! I loved being able to sit by the lake while enjoying a beer and ranch chicken bacon wrap.

Best burger I've ever had mixed with the view of the lake was life changing. wings were great please go here.

I bookmarked this awesome spot after reading about it on NJ.com. So happy we made the journey and so sad it is this far away. I totally want to hike nearby more often so we can come back! Loved the view of the lake and the relaxed atmosphere here. On our visit there were three Appalachian Trail hikers at the bar. Note to those hikers, leave your pack out back, come in and order your beer and connect to the free WiFi. We both had a Fat Tire draft and settled into an Adirondack chair along the lake. We watched some fish do what fish do and relaxed. We did have a grilled cheese which was good but took forever to come out. Seems like Gyp's ran out of bread, no biggie as we had it on a burger roll instead like at Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint in Roanoke, VA. We loved it! The husband had to drag me out and $20 for 4 drafts and 2 grilled cheeses makes this place amazing! Can't wait to return! read more

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This is the best local dive bar in Sussex County. This place is very special and has everything you want in a dive bar. It is a quaint, small log cabin feel. There is nothing fancy about this bar, but that's the appeal. The place is located just off the Appalachian Trail (AT) and has a beautiful small lake (Kittitinay Lake) right behind the bar you can sit by and enjoy the scenery when the weather is nice. The bar food here is surprisingly good and a welcome respite for hikers weary from hiking the Appalachian Trail. I know and love the place because I grew up in the local area and it was always a fun place to go. On weekends it's also a popular motorcycle bar for riders exploring Sunrise Mountain and the local roads. Gyp's has been around for quite a long time. How long ago you ask? Well Babe Ruth used to visit the place all the time and hang out with the original owner "Gyp". They used to go hunting together and there a tons of pictures adorning the walls to prove it. There is a lot to love about this small, dive bar. And this place has a lot of great memories for me. I would suggest this place to anyone who loves a great, friendly dive bar with great bar food and a rich history. read more

I have been coming up this area for the last 20 years, yesterdays services was terrible. It all started after the new switch change around 5 I believe . 3 budweisers, 1 ipa.. total came too 25. We asked the bartender to explain the check and she said "that's just how much it is " and walked away. Stayed to one side of the bar with her friends , I called for her numerous times for quarters until I finally had to walk over to her. No hospitality. read more

Nothing better than sitting lakeside having a cold one. Great dive bar. Bikers, blue collar, travellers, hikers. read more

Gyp's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Branchville, New Jersey

Horrible service. All the bartender wanted to do was cater to one end of the bar. wanted nothing to do with food orders. Took forever to get our check. Too bad because it' had a nice view. Won't be back and we spend money. Good luck! read more

I love this place ! So comfortable and great people! The outdoor space is so inviting ! Great view even in the winter !! read more

They have a very nice outdoor area where you can sit around the lake and eat and drink. Go there on a beautiful day, and you'll have a beautiful experience. read more

Great place to relax by the lake. Great beers and drinks. On a nice day best views you will see. Love this place read more

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Inexpensive place to get food and drink. Not an expansive menu. But good enough. I've had the bratwurst, mushroom onion Swiss burger, and the onion rings. Bratwurst was really good and the onion rings were absolutely EXCELLENT. They have a crispy exterior that gives the ring a good crunch and snap. The outdoor seating is also excellent. Very picturesque. They have seating right on the lake. read more

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Home town lake front pub and burger joint. Love the Monday food truck options too! Recommend you try it!

Horrible service, waited 45+ minutes to get food with no sympathy (which were two apps btw). Pretty view but that's about it. Do not order food here. read more

If there were a bar in every trail town (or approximation of one) like Gyp's Tavern, long distance hiking might be twice as popular. While this bar literally steps (and not that many as far as hikers are concerned) definitely caters to locals, it is about as hiker friendly as any place I encountered while hiking in New Jersey and New York recently. From offering cheap hamburgers (which omnivorous hikers crave I have been told) to selling single serving hiker calorie staples like Doritos and Cliff Bars for $1.00 a piece, the hungry hiker can fulfill many of their needs here. If these needs include just throwing their feet up on a patio and looking at the mountains they just descended from into Culver's Gap along a beautiful lake, this is met too. I loved the cool breeze off the lake while I drank a beer and ate some Old Bay fries (certainly a taste of home that I was not expecting) and a grilled cheese sandwich. The whole thing cost just a bit over $10.00. I was tempted to stay for another one but as it was, I think I injured my ankle climbing up the hill back out of town. But I can't blame the bar for that. Drinking and hiking is a personal choice. While I tend to stop in town more than the average hiker and probably smell not quite as bad, they had no trouble with me ordering my food inside. And the locals asked all sorts of questions, positive ones, about the hiking experience. I'm about to head back up this way with a car to complete a couple of sections I missed for various reasons so Gyp's may very well get my business again soon. It should be a destination for all hikers in the area for sure! read more

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Super hiker friendly! Beautiful spot to stop and grab some great food & brew. The owner & staff are wonderful!! A must stop. read more

Gyp's Tavern - Beer & popcorn - Bars Near Me - Branchville, New Jersey

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This place is a sitchelheimin. Love stopping here after golf and catching a few quick guys while taking in the lake. Cheers Gyps, cheers. Robo read more

Best.dive.bar.on.the.planet. Beautiful lake views, awesome service, a solid bacon cheeseburger, and a jukebox full of great tunes. One of my favorite places to hang out with friends - or enjoy by myself with a book and a glass of wine by the lake. read more

Stopped with the family after a day exploring Stokes. Gyp's is a legend and now we know why. The food is typical but tasty bar fare, the service was fantastic and during Covid they seem to really have cleaning and distancing worked out. The outdoor dining is literally right on the waters of stunning and private Kittatinny Lake. The owner brought some stale bread out for our kids to feed the fish while we waited for our order. Well-run place that is family-friendly and in a beautiful setting. Only down side is the noise of Route 206 but certainly doesn't ruin the fun. We will be back! read more

What a great stop! We stopped here on our way home from Bethel! Great service! Such a fun and unique atmosphere! Food was great! Drinks were great! We will be back! read more

Friendly bar tenders. Cold draft beer. Awesome views of peaceful Kittatinny Lake. Nice out door patio and roomy inside bar, complete with couch lounge area. Loved it!!! read more

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and ice cold beer! We had a round of beers and several items from the menu and everything was good! Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area. read more

Gyp's Tavern - Lakeside spot out back! - Bars Near Me - Branchville, New Jersey

Came here after visiting the Sussex County Sunflower Maze nearby. Has both indoor & outdoor seating. Enjoy beautiful views of the lake! They were more than happy to make me a BLT even though it was not in menu. Sweet potato fries are delish. However, the service was poor. The servers did not clear previous customers plates from our table (gross) and never checked on us. If not for the service I would have given this place 5 stars. read more

Gyp's Tavern - Shock Top with a beautiful lake view! - Bars Near Me - Branchville, New Jersey

The owner contacted me about my previous review and stated the experience I had was not a normal one and the offending waitress has been let go. It is likely a decent place to eat, but here is my ONE experience with Gyp's: I hiked the entire Appalachian Trail in 2012, came into town and wanted a meal, ordered a burger and a drink and ended up being basically yelled at and told to leave. The locals next to me quoted my server as being a "bitch" to me and we're in awe themselves. One of them felt so bad he ended up giving me a ride to JUMBOLAND down the street, which is a fantastic place to go with great food and great service. read more

Total townie bar. Loved every minute of it. Old school pics on the wall from god knows when apparently Babe Ruth frequented this spot and there is proof on the wall. Seriously cheap by NYC standards, attentive bartender (only one but that worked fine) quite the variety of people. I imagine it never gets too crowded here so I guess its ok that there are only one of each bathroom. The best part is the dock out back. Totally laid back. It's the kind of place where what you see is what you get. No fanfare, just laid back boozey experience, can totally appreciate that. Definitely a local bar and I imagine feeling out of place if I wasn't with a local, so keep that in mind... read more

Great little hunters bar! Great food for hungry hikers, friendly. AT hikers should sling their gear out back, but the porch is a gorgeous place to sit. Great views! Yes, a bit of a dive bar, but sometimes that's exactly what you want... and you want to come here. read more

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