Bowman's Tavern

Name: Bowman's Tavern
Address: 1600 River Road, New Hope, PA, United States, 18938
Telephone: (215) 862-2972
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (3101)

$30 and under

American

1600 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Great for live music
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Casual and Fine Dining in a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere. Our seasonal menu offers environmentally conscious, local, and wholesome options. The same menu is offered in each of our unique dining areas.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 862-2972
Website
http://www.bowmanstavernrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1600 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938
Neighborhood
New Hope
Cross street
River Road & Lurgan Road
Parking details
Private Lot
Entertainment
New Hope's premier Piano Bar with live music 7 nights a week!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,101 people are saying

Bowman's Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Bucks County
Hot spot
Bucks County
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bowman's Tavern offers a lively dining experience with "great food and drinks" and "amazing entertainment" featuring live jazz and The Great American Songbook. Despite occasional service hiccups, the ambiance is praised as "top notch," and the diverse menu, including standout dishes like "the best burger in Bucks," delights patrons.

3,101 Reviews

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Lou VIP
New York City20 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our party came for Sunday dinner. We found the atmosphere to be pleasant and there was live music. Service was very attentive and the food was nicely done. We began with the calamari. The aioli added an extra punch of flavor that we loved. We followed up with the golden beet and watercress salad. The blood orange and dressing were a nice addition and made it extra refreshing. For dinner we had crab cakes, the soft shell crab and the duck confit. The portions were generous and very appropriate for a summer solstice dinner. The presentation of the soft shell crab was quite fun. The little crab looked to have a tall grass hat. Nice job from the staff at Bowman’s Tavern. One and only criticism, the chairs are hard on the tush! They should find something a little more comfortable.
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Erin
Laos1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My first time here, I had the burgers and they were great! I was looking for a central location for Sunday brunch and remembered our good experience. We enjoyed our meals, and the service was great, thanks to our server and the valet staff.
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Stephanie
Philadelphia County4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been to Bowman’s Tavern before first with my oldest daughter; my second time was with my family. My third time at Bowman’s Tavern was with a Friend. Bowman’s Tavern is an Upscale, Tavern/Restaurant ,that offers High Quality Food And A High Quality Dining experience. The Food selections on the Menu are a bit Diverce; and the Quality and Quantity Are Very Good. The Service is Adverage; and the Prices for Menu Items are a bit Higher than an average Tavern or Restaurant. In my opinion, I feel that it’s worth the Higher Cost or Price, because you are getting Elegance and a Higher Quality Dining experience, while you’re there. We were delighted to experience a bit of entertainment during our Dinner Time. They often on the weekends, have a Piano Player and a Singer. The noise level is medium, to relatively average noise level. The Musical Entertainment is Delightful, with in the Song selections, and with the Sound. I would definitely recommend anyone who is in and around the New Hope PA area, to come and experience Bowman’s Tavern for A High Quality Dining Experience. You Have To See For Yourself and find out what they have to offer. When I took my friend with me for my last visit to Bowman’s Tavern she was amazed at the whole experience and she enjoyed her meal, especially and thought it was very tasty and made with care and quality. My friend would definitely like to come back again sometime if she ever can as well.
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Ray VIP
Philadelphia County21 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as usual!! Highly recommend this amazing restaurant
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Judy VIP
Philadelphia County245 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The soft shell crab appetizer was delicious. The Kansas City strip steak was very good, although a little grizzly. The accompanying mashed potatoes and green beans were excellent. Our drinks were delish, a cosmo and a glass cannon specialty cocktail. Then we headed to the bar to listen to the Phylis’s Chappell duo. We actually booked dinner when we learned that they were going to be playing there. It was a perfect evening!
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Kristie VIP
Philadelphia County37 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We (2) were early for a 5:00 reservation and seated at a table next to a party of 5 and the swinging doors to the kitchen. There were lots of tables open that provided a more intimate option. We asked to be relocated and were kindly accommodated. We find Consistent good food and drinks and a most pleasant wait staff and bar manager Lucas.
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Lisa
Scranton / Poconos1 review
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cozy atmosphere, food does not disappoint and the staff are very pleasant and attentive. I definitely will be back!
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Ray VIP
Philadelphia County21 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always perfect! Don’t miss dining at the best in bucks county
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June VIP
New York City4 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Usually we love bowman's but this was not a great experience. Seems like a big staff turn over and we we placed next to a large noisy table - even though many empty tables in restaurant. Our service took forever to show up. Drinks came after appetizer. My order was messed up. Salmon and swordfish both were overcooked. Server never asked us for a cocktail refill? So not sure what's going on. We will try again and hope it is better. It is one of our fav spots to go.
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Amy VIP
New York City42 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I both loved our entrees! Our waitress was terrific and as always, we had a wonderful night at Bowman’s Tavern!
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FAQs

Bowman's Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 862-2972.

Bowman's Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 3101 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

1600 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938

Additional information

Cross street
River Road & Lurgan Road
Neighborhood
New Hope
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
New Hope's premier Piano Bar with live music 7 nights a week!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bowmanstavernrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(215) 862-2972

Bowman's Tavern

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About this restaurant

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Popular dishes

Smash Burger

Meatloaf

Shrimp & Grits

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What 3,101 people are saying

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