A SCRATCH KITCHEN SINCE 1772

The Menu

One menu, served throughout the house — main dining room and tavern alike.

From our scratch kitchen — cooking the season in Bucks County. Whether you're looking to enjoy a casual lunch, an elegant dinner, or to just unwind over cocktails at the Tap & Barrel Tavern, our kitchen has you covered.

ALL DAY

One menu, served throughout the house.
Mon: from 2 pm · Tue – Sun: from noon

LATE NIGHT

Full menu till 9 pm nightly —
then a smaller late-night menu till midnight.

FROM THE SCRATCH KITCHEN

Starters & Greens

STARTERS

Soup Du Jour10

Seasonally inspired.

Sourdough Bread and Butter V8

Rosemary, local honey, cultured butter.

Thai Curry Mussels20

Coconut, green curry, sourdough.

Fried Mozzarella V13

Jersey tomato pomodoro, parmigiano.

Burrata Caprese GF V18

Local heirloom tomatoes, grilled peach, basil, balsamic.

Shishito Pepper Hummus V16

Z'hug, za'atar, pita.

Wings16

Mild, black garlic buffalo, Alabama white, Carolina bbq, or old bay — with buttermilk ranch or blue cheese.

Chicken Nachos18

Salsa roja, pulled chicken, guacamole, pico de gallo, cheddar, sour cream, corn tortilla.

GREENS

Summer Salad GF V16

Charred corn, feta, avocado, marinated cherry tomatoes, peach, organic lettuce, smoked almonds, cilantro buttermilk dressing.

House GF V13

Lemon vinaigrette, cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, organic lettuce.

Caesar15

Local little gem lettuce, parmigiano, roasted garlic breadcrumbs, caesar dressing.

Add To Any Salad

Grilled chicken 8 · Chicken tenders 8 · Falafel 8 · Salmon 10 · Jumbo shrimp 13

SMASH BURGERS & SANDWICHES

Handhelds

Served with a local organic house salad · upgrade to fries 2

Banh Mi Smash Burger19

Pickled daikon & carrot, cucumber, cilantro, sriracha aioli, double dry aged beef patties, seeded bun.

Drive Thru Classic Smash Burger19

Cooper sharp, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, temperance sauce, double dry aged beef patties, seeded bun.

BBQ Smash Burger20

Carolina bbq, onion ring, cheddar, smoked bacon, double dry aged beef patties, seeded bun.

Crab Cake Sandwich25

Organic lettuce, tomato, onion, tartar sauce, seeded bun.

Country Fried Chicken Sandwich19

Alabama white sauce, bread & butter pickles, hot honey, seeded bun.

Cheesesteak20

Shaved ribeye, caramelized onions, cooper sharp, seeded roll.

Chicken BLT19

Cherry wood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, basil pesto aioli, ciabatta.

Green Tahini Falafel V18

Feta, farmers salad, pita.

For The Kids12

Grilled chicken, cheeseburger, grilled cheese, or chicken tenders — each served with fries.

FROM OUR SCRATCH KITCHEN

Entrées

Prime NY Strip55

Chimichurri, truffle fries.

Eggplant Milanese V28

Fennel salad, stracciatella, caponata relish.

Day Boat Fish & Chips25

Yuengling lager battered white fish, malt fries, tartar sauce, lemon.

Tagliatelle30

Jersey tomato, bolognese, parmigiano.

Colossal Crab Cakes50

Smoked almond romesco, summer succotash.

Seared Atlantic Salmon GF40

Colossal crab, asparagus, dill crème fraîche, roasted potatoes.

Roasted Red Pepper Cavatelli30

Wild mushrooms, jersey corn, jumbo shrimp, pesto butter.

Chicken Parmesan30

Organic chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, jersey tomatoes, capellini pasta.

GF = Gluten Friendly · V = Vegetarian. GF items contain no gluten ingredients; our kitchen and fryers are shared, so we can't guarantee against cross-contact. Please tell your server about any allergies. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

JOIN US TONIGHT

Reserve Your Table

Dinner reservations recommended.

Gift cards are available at the bar — the easiest gift in Newtown.

The dining room at The Temperance House
A plated dish from the scratch kitchen
Dining at the inn