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John & Peter's

3.9 (94 reviews)
InexpensiveBars, Music Venues
Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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JOHN & PETER'S ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Divey
Live music
Outdoor seating

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Even Hawk liked his !!!

IThe sign said, "Best Burger In Town",... I have NO DOUBT that it, in fact, is. My wife doesn't like sandwiches and she said it was "really good".

Social life

It was fine. I really like the beer. Specifically the bud lite. Great crew. Love you boys

Burgers and tots!
Marlyn V.

I must've passed this bar 89 million times as I strolled through New Hope. This particular warm spring day, hubby and I did not want to wait around for a table to open at Fran's and wanted to get a drink and some food outside. So, we sat at John & Peter's outside section which is surprisingly cute, and do not be fooled, is much larger toward the back. I always see people tight in that front area smoking, but there are tables and fans in the back! As for food, sadly we were told the kitchen had over an hour wait, so we were unable to eat anything right away (whomp, whomp), but we waited around and finally got a burger and a ruben. The ruben was super awesome, way better than a regular cheeseburger (do not be fooled by that big best burger in town sign up front). The tator tots were also super crunchy and perfect - so yay to all that goodness. As for drinks, I went against my better judgement and ordered a margarita at a dive bar, and was not disappointed at all. The margarita was solid, and paired with a corona, it was even better! Our waiter and bartender were super cool and came by to check on us regularly. I look forward to adding this place as one of our regular spots in New Hope.

Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure
James P.

I am 99% sure that John & Peter's is not counting on their Cheesesteak business. A guy was wearing a 'Tattooed Mom ' t-shirt. I can see John & Peter's being the 'Tattooed Mom' of New Hope. If you're in New Hope and your want to go where the locals go and you're hungry for a cheesesteak, John and Peter's is the place for you.

BBQ Pulled Pork Tater Tots
Gabriela A.

If I could marry the bbq pulled pork tater tots, I would. Don't miss out on this moment y'all.

a plate of food and dipping sauce
Helene L.

wow great place! they took us last minute on a saturday night and their food was delicious. I'd recommend sitting outside in the way back. The server was so nice and gave us great recommendations! the pulled pork sandwich was sloppy but absolutely delicious. Also do yourself a favor and get the maple chipotle wings, don't pick any other flavor of wing. overall a great experience and my friends and i will be visiting again!!! Absolutely fantastic after a night of drinking. MARGARITAS ARE STRONG but welcome ;)

Ze'eva K.

Live music every night? Really? REALLY! Such a fun place! I was greeted exclusively by the singer on stage and everyone gave me a round of applause for arriving! And this was a common theme of the night. So much applause for everyone and all the great music and fun environment. Just so much fun loving togetherness. I mean wow! Didn't even taste much of the menu. It's just the environment itself that could make up for even the most disastrous cooking. I tried Fried pickles and G&T. Good times!

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Iykyk. Best spot for live music between Philly and New York. Food. Music. Vibes. Love all around.

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Great place!! Love the service and people. Highly recommended to visit whether during the day or an evening for music.

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Fantastic bar in New Hope. Saw Eddie Pepitone for a comedy show there, service from staff was excellent.

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What a cute bar..great burgers! Inside is adorable.. Will be back when there's Iive music

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Nice spot with high quality live music. Jam bands with $5 cover. Reasonably priced drinks. Loud!

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This is an ICON of New Hope. Small intimate bar with great entertainment. Not bad bar food. Truly an experience!

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Been coming to John and Peter's forever. Always awesome. Great food, music and atmosphere. Highly recommend.

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Musicians like George Thorogood, Norah Jones, WEEN, Tiny Tim (lolz), have all called J&P's home at one point or another.

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Havana Restaurant & Bar

Havana Restaurant & Bar

3.0
(405 reviews)
0.0 mi
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Went for happy hour with colleagues after work one day, and it was a fun time. Weather was…read moreperfect, which is a big if and a big deal. Not too hot, not too cold. I found the bartenders outside to be very responsive, attentive, and helpful - I was never lacking for something to sip on. I recently decided to stop drinking alcohol, and it's pretty accommodating to that choice - seltzer at the ready, and a few mocktails on the menu! I ordered a virgin mojito, and it was great! Especially considering I can barely ever get a mojito anyway (yes, as soon as I decide to stop drinking, the first happy hour I attend has it available!). Food was not bad - we got a small spread of different appetizers, and I thought they were all pretty good. Nachos, a big taco thing, fried mac and cheese balls - decent bar food. With a name like Havana, one might expect it to be a Cuban spot, and in some ways it is (thanks again for the mojito!), but the menu was fairly mainstream. Overall a pretty good experience, I think, and I wouldn't be opposed to going again for another happy hour, though New Hope has lots of options! Parking was street-only, which was fine on a Tuesday evening, but I can imagine it being rough on a weekend.

Service at the outside bar was horrible Waited waaaay to…read morelong to get a drink and wasn't asked we had to ask for it No follow up to see if we wanted another as the empties sat on the bar edge for st least 10 min Went inside and got another drink And sat back outside to And to the management the antiquated POS system with the mouse is ridiculous she spent way too much time in front of that rather than waiting on customers who many had empty drinks in front of them This was Thursday evening and was a horrible experience Being local for life I'll avoid going back

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Havana Restaurant & Bar
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Bucks County Playhouse

Bucks County Playhouse

3.7
(66 reviews)
0.1 mi

I was lucky enough to score tickets for one of the final Rocky Horror shows starring Frankie…read moreGrande, and what an experience! This was my first time at this theater, and I loved the intimate setting. Every seat felt like a great seat. The set design and scene transitions were fantastic, and the talent on stage was absolutely shining. The audience participation was everything you'd hope for. People were shouting the classic one-liners, plus a few fun modern twists that had everyone laughing. The goodie bag with rice, a newspaper, and cards was such a fun touch! The best part came at the end when every attendee was invited on stage to "do the Time Warp" with the cast. It was organized, energetic, and so much fun! Frankie Grande was incredibly gracious, he met every fan outside afterward for photos and autographs, taking his time with each person. He was warm, sincere, and clearly grateful for everyone who came. I also want to give a huge shout-out to the theater staff. During "The Time Warp," a guest had a medical emergency. The house lights came on immediately, clear instructions were given, and within seconds, two doctors in the audience stepped in to help. The situation was handled with incredible professionalism and compassion. After a brief intermission, the show resumed, and we were later told that the guest was going to be OK, which was such a relief to hear. Thank you to the cast, crew, and staff for creating such a memorable and heartfelt night. I'll never forget it!

We're here to see "she loves me" They're very well organized! We came to get our tickets before…read morethe show started! Very wonderful staff helping us! Lots of wonderful staff have taken care of everything! Everyone did her job so well. This play was filled with excitement every second ! Such wonderful entertainers. The dancing was so magnificent! It was everything that you've loved in old movies! All the wonderful characters you get attached to!! The singing was so dreamy and so delightful!! Such wonderful entertainment again ! Thank you all for all your hard work. I had such a magnificent time in your hands.... (Jazz hands).

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We're here to see  "she loves me"!!!!
We're here to see "she loves me"!!!!
Bucks County Playhouse
Bucks County Playhouse

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The Boat House

The Boat House

3.7
(116 reviews)
0.5 mi
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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!

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Boats in the boat house!
Boats in the boat house!
Old Fashioned and French 75
Old Fashioned and French 75
This place has such a vibe.

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Odette's

Odette's

3.2
(140 reviews)
0.4 mi

The restaurant is lovely, and beautifully decorated. We had a party of 13 with a reservation, and…read morein my opinion we were smooshed in to a space that would seat ten comfortably. It was very crowded for a dinner with a client. We were 50/50 client and my company, space would have been welcomed. The appetizers were good: calamari, oysters, ahi tacos. I had a filet for dinner, and while a nice cut steak, it was more medium than medium rare. It was still delicious, don't get me wrong! The strawberry shortcake trifle was outstanding. Nice selection of wine and bourbons, plus cocktails for those who partake. The only issue aside from the lack of space was with the service, honestly. It felt almost, combative. Our server was not overly kind, or forthcoming with recommendations. I know a business group of 13 can be a lot, but the job is to smile and handle it. I was relieved they sent over someone to help prebus and fill water, because it was getting behind. Overall, I would return again, maybe with a smaller group, maybe insisting on the larger space?

Very beautiful views of the Delaware River. We ordered the…read morepierogie appetizer. It was hot , fresh and delicious! Perfect for a chilly early evening! The server recommended the lobster entrees and I chose that. It was very delicious. It came with some charming little potatoes. Everything was magnificent. Service is excellent. I love the George Nakashima table and Fern Coppedge painting upon entering. It is so perfectly BucksCounty. I do like this place.

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Can't wait to eat
Can't wait to eat
Loved the fireplace suite
Loved the fireplace suite
Mmmmmmmm delicious

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Mmmmmmmm delicious
The Rrazz Room

The Rrazz Room

1.9
(10 reviews)
1.8 mi
$$$

On May 5, we hosted friends from out of town and invited them to join us at The Rrazz Room to see…read moreSteve Grand perform live. While we enjoyed the concert, not a single thing about the venue went well. First, admission was disorganized, delayed and what was supposed to be VIP seating turned into the most cramped space imaginable. Service, either at the bar or at the tables was next to impossible. We waited 30 minutes for two glasses of wine, one mixed drink and one water. The six food items we ordered for our group of six people yielded only two sub-par appetizers. The rest of the food - over a 3.5 hour period - never arrived. Beyond never being able to find a server, the inattentive bar staff and no-where-to-be-found management, it became clear to all in attendance that the staff completely abandoned any effort to serve guests after about one hour and 45 minutes into the evening. Numerous people were opening questioning whether the staff had simply walked out, if only there was someone to ask. At one point, both the entertainment (Steve Grand) and the packed house openly joked about the fact that no food or drinks were being served. Gallows humor, yet no effort by management was made to remedy the situation. Yet, checks were dropped with haste toward the end of the evening. One in our party joked, "How did these checks get here? By drone?" The final touch, of course, was that nearly every check dropped at our large, communal table was wrong. We were charged for food that never came, and drinks we never ordered. When I found a server, hiding out in the lobby and asked what happened to cause such a train wreck of service, he told me "they reorganized the tables right before the event." I'm not sure why moving tables would derail service so unbelievably, but it did and still there was no apology. Just lots of servers sheepishly changing checks of very angry guests. I was embarrassed for our friends and for the fact we promised them a great evening. We ultimately found a nearby restaurant still open afterward and got something to eat after four hours of non-service. The management should be ashamed of themselves for not stepping up and making some type of effort to apologize to the entire crowd. When your entire room full of guests and the entertainment are making a stink about horrific service, you step up and take responsibility. All this place seems to want to do is take your credit card.

We came and saw the Julie Goldman comedy show, she was great!!!…read more I caught a nasty attitude from one of the bouncers, who actually threatened to throw me out of the place for offering to show my ID? (Bald head, leather hat) I am happy to speak with the management team if you are looking to clean up your staff. We could tell he was jacked up, just coming on his shift apparently pumped as all hell to be making $8 bucks an hour? The curse of the small town gay bar bouncer lives on and the comedy show continued off stage. He had a really unfortunate way about him. Jackasses like him will cost the owners more than he is worth in a small town like New Hope.

John & Peter's - bars - Updated July 2026

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