Taverns & Bars

Cactus Grill : 7200 Easton Rd, Pipersville, about 15 minutes away. 215-766-9840. Fast, yummy lunches and atmosphere galore for dinner. Lots of draft beers, frequent live entertainment, wide menu featuring some of the finest BBQ ribs you’ll ever eat, and the kind of great Mexican food you’d expect from a place with this name. Outside seating, weather permitting, and a great view to accompany your food and conversation.

Cappie’s Park Tavern – Rt. 563 and Old Bethlehem Pike outside of Quakertown, about 5 miles away. Excellent casual fare, from light to hearty, with a jovial atmosphere. Many draughts on tap, darts, sports TV and friendly staff. Across the highway from the visitor center and boat access to Lake Nockamixon State Park. 215-538-1544.

The Ship Inn: An authentic English brewpub with a jolly Royal Navy atmosphere, serving British classics and creative American fare. Just across the river in Milford, NJ. 800-NJ1-ALES. www.shipinn.com.

Tohickon Tavern – Just down Rt. 611 at 7673 Easton Rd. 610-847-5548. This is where the locals hang out. Knotty pine walls and friendly bartenders make for a fun atmosphere. A dozen or so beers on tap and a well-rounded menu of tavern fare make it a great place to stop for a quick bite and maybe a pickup game of sand volleyball if the weather’s right and the pits aren’t already teeming with spikers. Play or just watch, it’s all a fun time.