We were in Princeton for a lacrosse game and was looking for a place to grab a drink. From the…read moreoutside it doesn't look like it's even open but we took a tug on the door! Simple basic college town tavern. Adam the bartender is great! It was so good we went back the next day for lunch. Huge sandwiches! Definitely a place to visit. However, know ahead of time they are CASH only! But there is an ATM on the premises.

PRINCETON: A beloved local dive bar in the heart of downtown, Ivy Inn is known for its cheap…read moredrinks, tasty bar food, and dog-friendly outdoor patio. We especially loved the shaded seating under the big tent that is perfect for staying cool while hanging out with your pup. The vibe is super friendly; we had a blast chatting with regulars and bartender Adam. Just a heads-up: dogs are welcome until sundown, since things get lively here once the party kicks off. It is a great spot to grab a drink, mingle, and unwind. Cash only!

The food in this fine establishment is top notch, with most foods catered towards the crowds…read morethey're feeding, namely floaters and boaters, ranging from seafood to steak. The ambiance is quite chlorinated, especially when the swimmers come to dinner right after practice positively reeking of chlorine. The club scene is equally stereotypical, with lots of really really big rowers and other water sports athletes drinking copious amounts of really low quality beer, while at the same time shouting at the top of their lungs "FUCK BICKER, DRINK BEER!" Many times people can be seen attempting to move their especially tall and large bodies on the dance floor to the beat of the music, but since the average intoxication level is so high, it may look like a hot mess. However, not everyone is affiliated with the water, and those people are affectionately called "Lifeguards," and are often NARPs (Non-Athletic Regular People). Overall, this place is quite entertaining, so I give it a thumbs up!

This is a dive not in the certain specific decor since, but in that it is a small spot to grab…read moredrinks on the cheap. And that being said, this is a nice spot to grab a drink on the cheap. However, they do not have food, they just have menus for you to order food to them. So if you're looking for a lunch spot, this is not it. If you're looking for a nice friendly local watering hole, not a bad spot to enjoy a gently priced beer and chat with the regulars.

I was pleased that first impressions aren't always right because I gotta say this looked a bit more…read moredive bar than I could swing - lol! We went to support a friend playing in the band and it turned out that the people were really nice , drinks were great (heavy pours, low cost ) and band played great covers. I don't think I would go often, but hanging with group of friends and listening to the band is always a good time! My lesson leaned is to not judge a bar by the neighborhood or the door, fun can always be found in surprising places :)

Good local bar good food also. They put out fires in the kitchen very fast. The Bartender Peyton is…read morevery good but hard of hearing. She'll want you to yell her name as loud as you can or just slam your empty drink on the over and over again till she gets to you. The owner Joe is a good guy. He loves to hear jokes about his advanced years. Oh and bar Tradition is to buy the big guy with a big beard a drink.

Phenomenal food, laid back atmosphere, nice hidey hole of a bar, def try the bloody marys...read more

Go where the locals go! We are in town for the weekend for work and we needed to get dinner after a…read moresuper long day. Read the reviews from Yelp! Let's go! Yelp! Did not disappoint. What a neat "dive bar" in all its glory. Great wings! Wet, tasty and lots of napkins, what a great flavor. We got burgers and a po boy sandwich. All was very good! Also, acoustic guitar duo was playing classic rock songs. Really cool vibe. If we ever come down this way again. We are definitely coming back to Al's airport inn. Our waiter was very attentive and the staff all asked how we were doing. Very friendly.

I've been here a handful of times with colleagues for dinners after work, and it's a good spot for…read morebar food, good beer, and a dive-like setting. I've tried the fish & chips as well as a sandwich, and it's all tasty, definitely filling. Staff is very friendly and attentive, and they have lots of specials throughout the week.

The Boathouse in Lambertville is a fun craft cocktail spot! The star of the show is the nautical…read moredecor featuring a treasure trove of paintings, photographs, prints, replica ships, books, and exotica. Borrowing a move from Tiki bars, the Boathouse's nooks contain risque artwork! We were greeted by a friendly lady in a tiki robe, who gave us the option to sit outdoors, indoors (ground level with live music), or upstairs where the bulk of the artwork resides. We opted for upstairs. The space felt like a classy naval officer's club. The cocktail menu contained mostly classics and riffs on classics. I opted for the Smoked Honey Negroni with Barr Hill gin, and a Boulevardier. Both were very good. The Boulevardier - interestingly, was served neat in a brandy snifter glass. Our group also tried the French 75 and Last Word (Mezcal style). Cocktails were $16-$17, well-constructed, and sturdy. Service was friendly and unrushed - the perfect format for a relaxing evening. My one constructive suggestion is to replace the creaky wooden chairs upstairs and add more couches or cushioned chairs.

For this five star review, I want to slightly preface that perhaps a small portion of why my wife…read moreand I had such a splendid experience at The Boat House was because of our timing, but I'll come back to that shortly because regardless of when we were there, I did love so much about this place. Recommended by almost any local you ask, The Boat House sits in the quieter Lambertville side of the bridge that connect this Jersey town to the slightly more bustling New Hope, PA. Down an Edison-lighted alleyway you'll find this small house for boats and ya know, it probably was a house (not sure about for boats) because it's pretty dang small. The night we were there I noticed there's some outdoor tables available, but really the interior downstairs area only fits a handful of folks. The upstairs can hold a bit more and that is where our timing lies. Somehow, we must have been early/lucky enough to hit The Boat House on a Friday evening when everyone was still out to dinner because the very friendly host sat us upstairs where we had the entire place to ourselves for almost our entire time there. Having the space added such an extra vibe to everything, especially because those creaky steps lead up to what really gives The Boat House its name as the ceiling is covered in maritime memorabilia. The walls, book shelves, and eclectic array of tables and chairs also adds to this. People or not, it is a true unique spot. But what really makes the place so great (besides the looks and the friendly staff who never stopped checking in on us) are the drinks. To start, my wife wasn't feeling alcohol and got an Aper-No Spritz which did the trick, though for myself, I dove into the intriguing list of specialty drinks that makes this place worth visiting. Round one was the Rower's Reserve which lists as a Boat House original and is gin-based with Amaro Nonino, sage, and blackberries to create some fantastic flavors. Round two I had to go with a personal favorite (with a twist) in the smoked honey Negroni which tasted exactly as it sounded. There were a bunch of other libations that also sounded intriguing, but that'll have to be for a future visit. Overall, there's a reason people from the area always suggest The Boat House. It's a true old fashioned maritime cocktail bar that gives you all the feels you'd want from a place like this. Perhaps this review is a little tainted in timing, but hey, maybe that'll give you a little motivation to get here on the earlier side and checkout the upstairs area for yourself. No matter if there's people up there or not, it's a good time here. Cheers!

I decided I wanted to have my birthday dinner at Ristorante LUCCA so we made the reservation…read more It was a really rainy night so we were thrilled when we saw they had complimentary valet parking. Walking in the hostesses greeted us and asked to take our coats and umbrellas. They were very complimentary of us and also gave me a single stem rose when they heard it was my birthday. Walking to our table we were able to take in the overall beauty and romantic ambiance in every room which was exactly what I hoped for. Our waiter and the staff were very attentive throughout the night and wanted to ensure we wanted for nothing. The food from the complimentary bread, olive, olive oil and prosciutto to the cocktails to the entrees and cannoli for dessert were a 10/10! We had not a single recommendation for improvement. After dinner we popped into the piano lounge for a night cap and to listen to the band. The lounge itself is sooo chic and plush!!! And the wait staff and bartenders are all top tier...they truly know how to create and overall start to finish fine dining experience. Oh and the band was fun! They asked for (& got) crowd participation which was fun to watch. This was 100% an overall romantic and fun fine dining experience and we already said we're coming back!

Entree and soup were aesthetically pleasing, but flavor mediocre AT BEST; in sync with Cracker…read moreBarrel quality...nothing bad about Cracker Barrel, but prices should be commensurate, being prices at this restaurant are set for royal dignitaries. When asked about the food, then very politely gave them my reflection after eating a few bites, they didn't even offer to take it back or make a change. I'm sorry, but when meat tastes just like it came out of a freezer, defrosted and freezer-burned, paying $100 for a sitting is just not professional quality or management. What was going for them was great high-level ambiance, and amazing performance by singer & guitarist Sunshine Jones! I would return for her performance and drinks, though not an entree. Their bread and drinks were PHENOMENAL. Would have preferred this to my meal....bread was delicious; perfect texture and freshness!

This is always our first stop when visiting New Hope. Friendly staff & patrons. Cold beer, the food…read moreis very good. Nice casual bar. My husband's pork sandwich was delicious as was my turkey club.

I was here last Sunday night for a show. Such a cool place to see a show. I will let you know that…read moreit is small. Small as in very small. I was glad it was off season so we got a parking spot right near the entrance. After some confusion as to where to go, we realized that the large door to go into the music venue inside the bar area, was closed. We were told that after sound check they'd open the doors to let ticket holders in. We decided since we were extra early, to order some food. We sat in one of the two booths in the bar area. I had chicken fingers and fries and my boyfriend got the cheesesteak. All of the food was good!