Rehearsal Dinner in New Hope

[nancyl126]

Can anyone recommend a fun place for a rehearsal dinner for about 40 people in the New Hope area. Any cuisine...not stuffy or formal..

[Schpsychman]

That's a big crowd but I would recommend places like The Inn at Phillip's Mill (though this is somewhat formal it is beautiful and not stuffy) and Marsha Brown's (in a beautiful old church but again, not stuffy). Across the river in Lambertville I would recommend Hamilton's Grill Room, Lamertville Station, and perhaps the whole of Manon (you'd need the entire restaurant and then 40 might be a squeeze). Hope these help.

[bananafishes]

I second Phillip's Mill!

[nancyl126]

Just looked at the menu for Inn at Phillip's Mill and this is way too formal...Marsha Brown's looks like fun but there are some very negative reviews on TripAdvisor

[crazyspice]

Have have gone to Marsha Brown 3 times. The first time was okay, but the 2 times were terrible. Poor service and over cooked steaks. That is pretty bad for a steak house!

[mschow]

I am not at all impressed with Marsha Brown's. Very expensive and while some of the entrees are excellent, others are just plain terrible. I do think the Swan is quite good. It might be a little formal for what you are looking for, though.

[Bigley9]

We held annual (private) parties at the Swan in lambertville for many years if you'd consider crossing the river. Haven't been in a few years

[Schpsychman]

Martine's in New Hope would be lovely, depending on the time of year, as they have outdoor seating overlooking the river. It's a small restaurant, 40 might take up the whole place, but it's not that formal and it's in a beautiful old building. Did you check out Hamilton's Grill Room?

[mombaker247]

I would recommend the Stockton Inn, In Stockton NJ. They always have big parties, usually there is music on the weekend.

[nittany]

we were married at the washington crossing inn about 6 years ago and had our rehearsal dinner at la stalla in newtown. Food is served for 2 so we ordered as such and served everything family style (they had wanted to do a menu per head but i said no i wanted to order off the menu and i think i liked it better that way). ithink we had 30 or so people

here's the link http://www.lastallarestaurant.com/

[centralpadiner]

I'm surprised no one has suggested Triumph Brewery for a fun, casual rehearsal dinner. I don't live in the area any longer, but I always had a great meal there, and, of course, great beer.

[centralpadiner]

I also remembered Porterhouse in Lahaska - great view from the second floor, which I believe is the space they use for special events.

http://www.porterhousepub.com/index.html