At BARTENDER® Magazine, we know that some of the most special bars are the ones that become part of the communities they serve. The gathering places where friendships are built, traditions are created, and every guest feels welcomed.
That’s why we’re excited to introduce Local Pour, a new BARTENDER® Magazine feature dedicated to celebrating the bars and restaurants that are the heart of their neighborhoods.
For our very first Local Pour, we’re heading to Hightstown, New Jersey, to visit Tavern on the Lake.
Since Henry and Fran Palumbo opened its doors in 2008, Tavern on the Lake has become what locals call the “heartbeat of Hightstown.” Located along the scenic Peddie Lake, the neighborhood favorite brings together everything guests look for in a great bar: a welcoming atmosphere, thoughtful drinks, great food, and a team that makes everyone feel like family.
With a rotating 24-tap lineup featuring New Jersey breweries, an elevated cocktail program, live music, trivia, karaoke, Bar Bingo, football Sundays, and a spacious outdoor dining area overlooking the lake, Tavern on the Lake has created a place where the community can come together year after year.
And that’s exactly what Local Pour is all about, celebrating the bars that pour more than drinks; they pour memories.
Tavern on the Lake and their team have always made the BARTENDER® Magazine family feel at home, and we’re honored to feature them as the first stop in this new series. We appreciate their continued hospitality and the incredible work they do to support their local community.
If you’re ever in the Hightstown area, be sure to stop in and experience Tavern on the Lake for yourself.
We cannot wait to share a Guinness and a shot of Jameson with them soon.
Stay tuned for their featured cocktail in the Fall/Winter issue of BARTENDER® Magazine.
Team Photo: left to right, Conor / Jocelyn / Kris / Joan / Ashley / Richie
