Grapevine Lounge & Discount Liquors

If you drive too fast down Route 206, you might miss it, but for the locals in Bordentown, Grapevine Lounge & Discount Liquors is a legendary “if you know, you know” spot. From the outside, it looks like a standard roadside liquor store, but step inside, and you’ll find one of the area’s best-kept secrets: a cozy, no-nonsense bar hidden right in the back.

This venue is a classic “slashie.” It’s part retail store, part neighborhood watering hole. The atmosphere is unapologetically old-school and laid-back. It’s not trying to be a trendy gastropub or a high-end cocktail lounge; it’s a place where you go to unwind, watch the game, and enjoy a drink without the pretense. The crowd is a mix of regulars who have been coming for years and surprised newcomers delighted to find a bar stool waiting for them next to the beer coolers.

Features & Highlights

The biggest draw here is the access to variety. Because it operates within a fully stocked liquor store, the selection is impressive. You have access to a wide range of spirits and an ever-rotating list of beers. While they have standard domestic favorites on tap, the real gem is the bottle selection available for purchase, often at retail friendly prices compared to standard bar markups.

The Bar Area is intimate and friendly, featuring a few TVs usually tuned to Philadelphia sports. It’s the kind of place where the bartender knows your name by your second visit. They don’t serve a full kitchen menu, but that’s part of the charm because it’s strictly about the drinks and the conversation. If you’re a bourbon hunter or a craft beer fan looking for a specific bottle, you can often enjoy a pour right there or grab a 6-pack to go on your way out. It is the definition of a “local’s lounge” being quiet, affordable, and welcoming.

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