12 Best Bars in New Hope

“neighborhood vibe, great staff, live music and excellent vegetarian food 👌“

“Enjoyed a few glasses of wine and two small plates, plus some cheese after a show at the theater. Enjoyed it all. Matt served as Bartender and Waiter for us. He was great and one hard working employee.“

“Definitely one of the best spots in New Hope. The staff is great, the patrons are great, and their events are always fun. New Hope would not be the same without The Cub Room“

“John & Peter’s is pure magic.

For many years, my wife and I have cherished the experience of walking into the listening room at John & Peter’s and being completely swept away by the talent on their small but mighty stage. The performances—whether original songs or thoughtfully chosen covers—are truly special. This is real local music at its finest.

When I say local, I mean musicians playing straight from the heart, purely for the love of the craft. These are soulful songs you don’t hear just anywhere, shared by artists whose only goal is to give their gift to the room. Yes, they’re paid—but never enough for what they give back to the audience.

Beyond the music, the food is consistently excellent. From snacks to burgers and everything in between, everything we’ve tried has been fresh and delicious. And for those looking to relax and enjoy the night even more, John & Peter’s also offers a full bar with a great selection of adult refreshments.

Another part of the magic is that you truly never know who might walk through those coolest-of-the-cool stage doors. Surprise appearances and unexpected moments are just part of what makes John & Peter’s so special.

It’s not often that a customer feels compelled to thank a business publicly, but I’ve felt drawn to write this for weeks now. My hat is off to the entire John & Peter’s team. Thank you for being such an important part of a beautiful community and for providing such incredible music.

A special mention goes to the Wednesday night “Invitational Jam.” This is a gathering of musicians from all styles who come together to create something truly unique. It’s definitely not Top 40—but instead the songs many of us grew up with and rarely get to hear live. If you can make it to one of these nights, you’ll witness and hear an unforgettable experience.“

“Love this homey comfy friendly bar Uncle Freddie greeted us at the door He really is a gem. As is this hidden gem bar that feels like I’m in my basement absolutely a must !!! Always meet new people here.“

“Great food! Super cute environment and nice to sit right on the river.“

“The food is excellent. The wine selection leaves a little bit to be desired, but our bartender’s knowledge in cocktails and wines compensated for that. His suggestions fit our tastes, paired with our dinner, and didn’t break the bank. KUDOS! We had table service for our dinner, and the server was very sweet which continued the tone set at the bar. In fact, the bartender even checked in during our meal to make sure we were enjoying the dinner and wine pairing. After dinner we returned to the bar, and another bartender took care of us. He was just as kind, and welcoming. The two of them are a great duo, and made the experience so much fun. Watch bright personalities, entertaining to watch, and wonderfully attentive. Didn’t catch the first one’s name, but he seemed to be the heart of the bar. Thanks for making us feel like we were home. Can’t wait to make this our weekend ritual!“

“Friendly staff and really fun music! great atmosphere!!“

“One of our favorite restaurants of all time!“

“My nine-year-old accompanied me for lunch, and as my nine-year-old is a foodie, experience was fantastic. If your child is not a foodie, they probably would not be excited by the menu. I did not see any chicken fingers anywhere. 😉“

“On Sunday, November 23, 2025 I became reacquainted with an old college classmate and roommate of mine from Cal State, San Bernardino who came all the way from San Diego to visit friends of his located in NJ. We drove into New Hope for dinner and chose the Havana New Hope because we heard it was a great restaurant. Well...the food was terrific...and the service by your wonderful and beautiful server, Harley, made our visit one to remember. I plan to return with my family in the very near future to see a play at the Bucks County Playhouse....and go and finish our stay with a meal at Havana....be sure to let Harley know how good she was last night... ~ J Michael Baran“

“I had the best shepherd’s pie at Earl’s. My server Aaron was quite friendly.“