My favorite part of the club is the bar. Not just for the booze, but because of the bartender…read morethere. This guy is probably in his 50's, and always brightens up the mood. Complete smart ass, but funny as hell none the less. I also truly enjoy that there is a pool table as well as a bowling alley. Gives one something to do if they find themselves bored. My complaints? A few: 1. The food is average. For the price one pays to be part of the club, I would expect more. 2. The club never seems to have an abundance of people, especially of the younger variety. Of course, the age group is of personal taste. 3. Of the people I have met there, there are a few that I would consider snobby in the least. But, what can you expect, it's a wealthy town, and you will always find people such as this in one. A good neighborhood club, but certainly not the best.

Recently met a member for drinks and dinner at the club and was pleasantly surprised. The best…read morekept secret in northern New Jersey has got to be this place! While the building and grounds are slightly above average looking, the service and food are definitely superior to any country club in the area. I started with a tomato and mozzarella appetizer (very fresh) and my friend ordered the seared ahi tuna appetizer. Sliced tuna shingles with various Asian inspired garnishes such as seaweed salad, wasabi, diced avocado. Almost too pretty to eat but after one bite, all bets were off. Easily one of the best appetizers on the menu. I had the pork chop which was thick and juicy and my buddy had the salmon, blackened. Could have been a little spicier for me, but tasty nonetheless. We shared bananas foster for dessert-prepared tableside. Bring the kids for this one, they'll love it. After dinner we went downstairs to the bar for a nightcap and were greeted by Ed, a guy that really loves his job and his "office" which overlooks the lake. I had a Remy (served warm - yummy) and my host had an ice cold beer, Stone IPA I believe. We ended up staying and chatting with the bartender, a funny guy, and a few other members who were there for a quick bite at the bar. Yes, bar food in a country club! They wouldn't stop raving about the burgers! Dress is casual but neat. I was a little overdressed but felt right at home after removing my jacket and tie. All in all it was a great experience. Based on my visit, I look forward to returning. Next time I'll leave the suit and tie at home.

My niece, S.Gray, had her daughters 2nd birthday party there on 4/9/22…read more With the help of Jim, who is very helpful and friendly, we all had a great time and would use the Lodge again for an event. You can decorate with your theme and bring your own food. There are plenty of tables to set up. The place is clean, the bathrooms are bright and clean, there is a bar area and plenty of off street parking. Thanks for a great time

The Lodge is a great place to rent for a party or shower or even a meeting or presentation. The…read moreroom holds a 125 people for parties. The people running the lodge are friendly and very helpful. The large parking lot which provides for plenty of off street parking. There is a large grass field which can also be rented for events

This is a nice place to hang out even if you are not a member. The beers are inexpensive. The…read moreElks are generous in the community and seem sincere.

After spending stupid prices at NYRF (do not recommend) last weekend, it was an absolute delight to…read morebe here. Vendors are well spread out so foot traffic doesn't get overwhelming. Not a lot of clothing options. Mostly accessories booths. Food is provided by food trucks who do take card. Flushing privies are at a building belonging to the camp grounds that they've turned into a stage/pub in the middle. Cider/beer is $8. Taverns are cash only, which btw, there is a beautiful speakeasy-like tavern that is 21+ and that makes me SOOO HAPPY! Real rennies will fully appreciate this! The tavern wench is even in character. Huzzah to her! All around this Faire seems much more well organized and reasonable than the one in Tuxedo that I've been going to since I was 12. Even though the storm forced us out early, I can't wait to be back! Huzzah to a Faire that is more about YOU and not your wallet!

It gets better and better every year! I can't wait to go again. So open, and lots of places with…read moreshade. Excellent food and vendors.

Forget bars and restaurants - this is THE spot for a team-building event. The space is ready for…read morereceiving large groups, with water spigots and long tables ready for shared food and drink. A friend group hosted a craft night here recently and we had such a great time. Board & Brush is a franchise, but this particular one is run by a family of folks that are just so warm and welcoming that it feels like coming to a workshop in someone's home. We all pre-selected the crafts we wanted to make before the event (every one could choose their own, and there's a fairly wide range of things to make), and by the time we arrived, everything was prepped and ready to go. Even if we all chose different things to make, we were given clear and easy directions so that no one ever felt lost. Best yet, if we made any uh-ohs or mistakes, expert hands were always nearby with a fix. I'm accustomed to crafting spots that require you to leave your item there for a night or two to try or process. It means an extra trip out, which can be annoying if you're not from the area. I loved that there was no such wait time with our crafts here. The making-and-processing time was enough during the event slot that we could all take our new charcuterie boards, signboards, and baskets home that very night. Thanks to our night there, I now have a handsome custom wooden tray in our living room that I can proudly point to as a piece of decor I made from scratch (well, sort of). Prices of crafts depend on type, difficulty of prep, and optional add-ons. The space inside has a ton of ready-made signs for inspiration (all of which I learned is actually for sale). Though they're located on a Main Street, there was a good amount of street spots available, and then a nearby lot for additional parking.

What can I say about this place!? It was amazing and my first time experience was amazing and so…read moremuch fun!! I cannot wait to go back. The assistants were so helpful in explaining everything and answering any questions. They explained different stains to use on our wood that would look best for the project and colors that we chose. They were very attentive. I spent about three hours there and it was well worth it. I'm already setting up another weekend to go. It was Nice to go from an empty " canvas" to see your work of art done. I highly recommend this place. We brought own food with snacks, but no alcohol lol ( as other groups did). I will say if you're looking for something fun and engaging this is definitely the place and activity to do. It is definitely pricey but worth it! So what are you waiting for? Sign up and just do it!

We LOVE the GSYC! So fun and friendly and a GREAT brunch! We have been members for two years but…read morehope to have many many more!

We've been members for about five years and it was one of the best choices we made. Hubby and I…read morehave our summer home in Lake Hopatcong, and there isn't high quality entertainment in the area. We get to see NYC type shows without having to drive all the way to the city. We've seen NYC comedians, cabaret singers, violinists and pianists from Julliard, and more. I can't recommend this club more highly. We've also been able to take visiting clients to shows.

Took my son, three other six year olds and a seven year old and they had the best time! All five of…read morethem could not stop talking about all of the different games they got to play and how much fun they had. The young man that was working there today was beyond helpful. Each of the kids kept grabbing him to play different games and he was very patient with them and happy to help with every single request. You really can't beat the price of this place for the amount of fun the kids have. And it's built for all ages, so even us parents can have fun doing our own thing, while the kids do theirs. I highly recommend!

Great for Friday night dinner. Check to see what they are serving. Good place to bring y kids to…read more In summer have Wed barbeque's outside. Buffett style. One price plenty of great! Food. Very cheap in price. Always a special dish and also dessert.

Looking for a nice place to stop and enjoy a great meal and good conversation? Look no further than…read morethe Lake Hopatcong Elks. Most Friday nights and on special occasions, the Elks serve up family style meals for a minimal price. Friday dinners run from 6 pm to 8 pm while you should check the website regarding start times for special events. It's good food and the bar is stocked if you care for a cocktail along with your meal. For the kids, there's an assortment of sodas. There's also a nice playground/picnic area outside for family fun.