Bowman's Tavern - 4.25 New Hope

February 13, 2026

Guests: Trish, John, Sue and Bill

We went to Bowman’s Tavern mainly because a friend was going to sing which is why we went on a Friday night.  Being retired we all would rather go on a weekday. Since it was a Friday, the parking was not great.  First lot was full, so had to back out onto river road and go to valet parking. 

Bowman’s Tavern has existed for quite a long time.  Sue informed us her parents’ first date was  there. Which may have been in the 40’s.  I tried to find some history on it, but there is not a lot available.  It was mentioned that at one time it was called Peroni’s General Store and later The Jolly Fox.  It was purchased by its current owners around 2013

It does show its age, but that makes the ambience.  Low ceilings and dimmish lighting added to its old charm.  There are 2 bars. One is a piano bar where they have music every night.

They offered Guiness so Sue and John ordered that.  I had my ususal Cabernet and Bill had a Manhattan.  He hadn’t’ had one in a while and was glad he had this one.

We opted for sandwiches which were good and large, but not our usual fare when we review restaurants. So the 4.25 rating could change if we returned had full entrees. Burgers, roast beef and chicken cheesesteak.  But the best thing we had was the root vegetable soup. It was delicious and highly recommended. John also got the tiramisu for dessert which was also tasty.

Dave, our friend who was going to sing stopped by to chat.  He said he may not be singing until 8.  We opted to go home.  And it turns out so did he.  He didn’t sing, so we were glad we didn’t stay.

Overall, we recommend Bowman’s but suggest you go on a weeknight when it is not so busy, but they still have live piano music.

1600 River Road, New Hope, PA  18938

(215) 862 2972 [email protected]