There’s a new spot in Somerset County where patrons can enjoy signature southern cuisine. Taps & Bitters in Warren is a New Orleans-inspired restaurant and bar concept. It features a contemporary take on Cajun cuisine, craft beers, and cocktails.
The 2,000-square-foot restaurant can seat 90 guests at communal seating areas, benches, and low-set tables. There is also a patio surrounded by greenery and bistro lights which remains open as weather permits. Tap & Bitters features fresh greenery and plants, and antique brass jazz instruments hung throughout the interior.
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New Look, New Menu
Taps & Bitters was formerly TAP Gastropub, and is still located within the Somerset Hills Hotel. After a renovation, the restaurant now has a new look and brand new menus. Some staples from the former restaurant will remain on the new menu, however. This includes their tap line with local craft beers, and the Tap burger.
The menu also updates seasonally, with a focus on incorporating fresh ingredients and sourcing local produce and products wherever possible. Menu highlights include Cajun broiled oysters, gumbo, Cajun chicken, fried chicken po-boy, Louisiana chicken wings, Caribbean tacos, and jambalaya.
Likewise, the beverage menu now features drinks with a New Orleans vibe, using bitters and fresh herbs. Options range from stouts and lagers to IPAs and New Orleans beers. Patrons will find Abita Purple Haze, Abita Strawberry Lager, and Abita Amber Lager. Signature cocktails include the Peach Buzz, Lady Lavender, and Up the Creek.
About the Restaurant
Tap & Bitters hosts events and programming in addition to live music on a regular basis. Signature events include their Oktoberfest celebration.
The restaurant is run by Rafi Hasid, a restaurateur and co-owner. He has over 20 years of culinary and leadership experience, including several restaurants in New York City. When deciding on the direction of Tap & Bitters, Rafi took inspiration from his travels to New Orleans. He loves the city, already visiting it more than 50 times to date. He wanted to bring the cuisine and a New Orleans vibe to Warren.
Visit Taps and Bitters at 200 Liberty Corner Rd in Warren. (See them on Google Maps.) To learn more:
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Tap & Bitters FAQs
Yes, they accept reservations online.
Yes, they have gluten-free options.
Tap & Bitters offers vegetarian options yes.
They do offer takeout, yes.
No, they do not offer delivery services.
Yes, they serve a variety of cocktails and NOLA-inspired beverages.
They have a kids’ menu, yes.
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