New Summer Specials!!!!!!!!
The New York Times calls Bell's Mansion "a working restaurant, a vibrant, bustling community hub."
Enjoy Your lunch or dinner in our beautifully restored 1800's mansion or outside on the lovely garden patio. We serve an eclectic menu of both Pub Fare and Creative American Cuisine. Stop in for a week night bite, or celebrate your special occasion with us. We serve burgers, pizza, sandwiches, steaks, lamb, pasta, seafood, duck, vegetarian dishes, children's menu, and more. From the simple to the elegant, there is something for everyone. The full lunch and dinner menus are served in all 4 of our quaint dining rooms, in the Tap Room, and on the Garden Patio. Don't let the beautiful surroundings mislead you. We're not just for special occasions!
TAP ROOM: a full service bar with 12 beers on tap, martini menu, mojitos, a vast array of wines by the glass, happy hour, and live entertainment. Lunch and dinner are served in the Tap Room during regular dining hours. Check the "Madness" button for our new "Mansion Madness" drink specials in the Tap Room.
SMOKING:Effective April 15, 2006 smoking will no longer be permitted in Bell's Mansion per NJ state law. Cigarette smoking is permitted on the patio at all times. Cigar smoking after 9pm. We also have a smoking area with tables and chairs at our main parking lot entrance.
DRESS CODE: Casual but neat.
RESERVATIONS: Accepted at all times. We highly recommend making a reservation if you have a party of 6 or more. Sorry, reservations are not guaranteed for the Garden Patio due to changing weather, but we will do our best to accommodate. Please call us directly to make a reservation at 973-426-9977.
Reservations are not available via the internet.
PRIVATE PARTIES
Celebrate Baptism, Communion, Wedding rehersal dinners, weddings, reunions, birthday parties etc with us in one of our private, intimate dining rooms. As small as 2 adults or as large as 70, we have three different rooms available for lunch and dinner. For larger functions, reserve the entire mansion during nonbusiness hours. Please click on our "parties" button for more information.
HISTORY: Bell's Mansion was built between 1835 and 1840 by Robert P Bell, a renowned local businessman. He was president of the Morris Canal & Banking Company, as well as the owner of various mills. The 60-acre iron works tract was purchased by Bell in 1835. Located in the center of Stanhope, this vast land area included the site of the present brick house which Bell constructed for his residence atop the hill overlooking the Morris Canal.
After several other owners, the brick house was purchased by Herbert K Salmon in 1905. He and his brother, Jerre, formed Salmon Brothers Construction Company, the builders of New Jersey's first concrete highway. After making many contributions as the member of various local affiliations, Mr. Salmon died at his home in Stanhope at the age of 99. The Salmon heirs retained the property until 1977. The residence was then sold after being in the family for 72 years.
The house now attempts to recreate some of its history and charm by boasting various replicas and antiques from its era. The most prominent of which is the large mirrored oak back bar that was built for the Palmerton Hotel in Pennsylvania during the late 1800's.
Rumor has it that some of the mansion's previous dwellers still linger in spirit...
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We will no longer be accepting any paper gift certificate issued before 2007
We apologize for any inconvience !
