A SCRATCH KITCHEN SINCE 1772

The Menu

Lunch through late night, the scratch kitchen keeps the whole house fed.

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.

LUNCH

Tuesday – Friday, 12 – 3 pm.
The full menu is available all day.

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 the late-night menu till midnight.

FROM THE SCRATCH KITCHEN

Starters

TO START

House Sourdough V9

House-made, herbed honey butter.

Hummus V15

Carrots, celery, pita.

Burrata Caprese GF V19

Roasted squash, arugula, candied pecans, heirloom tomatoes, brown butter vinaigrette.

Mussels22

Red, white, or Thai curry broth, grilled crostini.

Crab Cakes23

Two cakes, rémoulade.

FOR THE TABLE

Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel V12

Beer cheese.

Buffalo Dip GF16

Shredded chicken, cheddar, corn tortillas.

Spinach Dip GF15

Three cheese, corn tortillas.

Wings17

Mild, buffalo, honey BBQ, garlic parm, General Tso, or Temperance dry rub, served with ranch or blue cheese.

Chicken Nachos18

Shredded chicken, black beans, cheese sauce, jalapeños, pico de gallo, spicy ranch.

HOUSE FAVORITES

Shrimp Cocktail18

Colossal shrimp, lettuce, cocktail sauce.

Cheesesteak Spring Rolls15

House-made, spicy ranch.

Mozzarella Triangles V14

House-made, Jersey tomato marinara.

Temperance Strips13

Mild, buffalo, honey BBQ, or General Tso, served with ranch or blue cheese.

Pigs in a Blanket13

Beef hot dogs, puff pastry, stone ground mustard.

Boom Boom Shrimp15

Lightly battered, boom boom sauce.

Mac and Cheese Bites V14

House-made, three cheese, spicy ranch.

Loaded Fries15

Applewood smoked bacon, green onions, jalapeños, cheese sauce.

Bay Fries10

Old bay, cheese sauce.

FLATBREADS

Classic15

Mozzarella cheese, marinara, basil.

Hot Honey Pepperoni16

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, hot honey.

Chicken Bacon Ranch17

Mozzarella, shredded chicken, bacon, ranch.

SOUPS

French Onion10

Caramelized onions, crouton, two cheese, broiled golden brown.

Soup du Jour10

Chef's daily selection.

SOUPS · GREENS · HANDHELDS

Tavern Fare

GREENS

House Salad GF V13

Organic lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, carrots, lemon vinaigrette.

Caesar15

Organic lettuce, parmesan, roasted garlic breadcrumbs.

Orchard Salad18

Grilled chicken, arugula, green apple, goat cheese, red onion, candied pecans, champagne vinaigrette.

Add To Any SaladCrab cake +14 chicken +8 salmon +12 shrimp +10 filet +15 burger +9

HANDHELDS

Served on seeded rolls with french fries. Unseeded available upon request.

Fried Chicken Sandwich18

Lettuce, pickles, smoky aioli, seeded bun. Buffalo coat also available · 20.

Chicken Club20

Grilled chicken, bacon, romaine, avocado, tomato, sourdough, garlic aioli.

Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak20

Grilled chicken, Cooper Sharp, fried onions.

Cheesesteak21

Shaved ribeye, Cooper Sharp, fried onions.

Salmon Cheesesteak23

Shaved salmon, Cooper Sharp, broccoli, spicy mayo.

Black and Bleu Burger20

8 oz patty, blue cheese, mushroom, frizzled onions, lettuce, tomato, seeded bun.

Bourbon Burger21

8 oz patty, cheddar, frizzled onions, lettuce, tomato, bourbon glaze, seeded bun.

Temperance Smash22

Two patties, Cooper Sharp, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickle, Temperance sauce, seeded bun.

FROM OUR SCRATCH KITCHEN

Entrées

PASTA

Pasta available as angel hair, linguini, penne, or elbow.

Innkeeper's Pasta32

Jumbo shrimp, asparagus, arugula, parmesan cream sauce.

Penne Vodka V27

Garlic, parmesan, red pepper flakes. Add chicken 8 or shrimp 10.

Eggplant Parmesan V28

Breaded eggplant, mozzarella, parmesan cheese.

Chicken Parmesan30

Breaded chicken, mozzarella, parmesan cheese.

New York Strip65

Bone-in · served with two sides.

Filet Mignon58

8 oz · served with two sides.

Finish Your CutAu poivre +6 oscar style +12 chef's feature +11
1772 Chicken32

Pan seared half chicken, whipped mashed potatoes, charred broccoli, chicken jus.

Fish and Chips27

Yuengling lager battered cod, rémoulade, lemon.

Cioppino38

Cod, mussels, shrimp, tomato white wine broth, grilled crostini.

Pan Seared Salmon GF35

Wild grain rice, mushroom, grape tomato, spinach, romesco.

SIDES · 7.75 EACH

Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Broccoli
Grilled Asparagus
Honey Glazed Carrots
Sautéed Spinach
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Baked Potato

Butter, or loaded for 3: cheese, sour cream, bacon.

FOR THE KIDS · 12 EACH, WITH FRIES

Grilled Chicken
Cheeseburger
Grilled Cheese V
Chicken Tenders
Mac and Cheese V
Pasta V

Angel hair, linguini, penne, or elbow.

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.

TUESDAY TO FRIDAY · TWELVE TO THREE

Lunch

The full menu is available all day. Lunch adds these.

SLIDERS · THREE TO AN ORDER

Cheesesteak Sliders16

Shaved ribeye, Cooper Sharp, fried onions.

Smash Sliders15

Cooper Sharp, pickle, Temperance sauce.

Buffalo Chicken Sliders15

Grilled chicken, blue cheese.

Crab Cake Sliders19

Rémoulade, lettuce, lemon.

MIDDAY

The Barkeep's Lunch17

Two sliders, cup of soup or half salad.

Soup and Half Salad14

Soup du jour or French onion, house or caesar.

Tavern Mac V14

Three cheese, buttered crumb. Add bacon 3 · buffalo chicken 5.

The Innkeeper's Board24

Burrata, goat cheese, cured meat, apple, candied pecans, hot honey, sourdough.

FULL MENU TILL 9 PM · THIS MENU TILL MIDNIGHT

Late Night

SHARED PLATES

Buffalo Dip GF16

Shredded chicken, cheddar, corn tortillas.

Spinach Dip GF15

Three cheese, corn tortillas.

Chicken Nachos18

Shredded chicken, black beans, cheese sauce, jalapeños, pico de gallo, spicy ranch.

Wings17

Mild, buffalo, honey BBQ, garlic parm, General Tso, or Temperance dry rub, served with ranch or blue cheese.

Temperance Strips13

Mild, buffalo, honey BBQ, or General Tso, served with ranch or blue cheese.

Cheesesteak Spring Rolls15

House-made, spicy ranch.

Mac and Cheese Bites V14

House-made, three cheese, spicy ranch.

Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel V12

Beer cheese.

Bay Fries10

Old bay, cheese sauce.

Onion Rings V12

Beer battered, spicy ranch.

Sweet Potato Fries V10

Cinnamon sugar, pecan butter.

GREENS

House Salad GF V13

Organic lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, carrots, lemon vinaigrette.

Caesar15

Organic lettuce, parmesan, roasted garlic breadcrumbs.

Orchard Salad18

Grilled chicken, arugula, green apple, goat cheese, red onion, candied pecans, champagne vinaigrette.

HANDHELDS · WITH FRENCH FRIES

Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak20

Grilled chicken, Cooper Sharp, fried onion, seeded roll.

Cheesesteak21

Shaved ribeye, Cooper Sharp, fried onions, seeded roll.

Temperance Smash22

Two patties, Cooper Sharp, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickle, Temperance sauce.

FLATBREADS

Classic15

Mozzarella cheese, marinara, basil.

Hot Honey Pepperoni16

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, hot honey.

Chicken Bacon Ranch17

Mozzarella, shredded chicken, bacon, ranch.

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