Hillbilly Hall — Restaurant in Hopewell Township

Our recent visit to Hillbilly Hall encapsulated all that is challenging AND all that is wonderful about small-scale, family-run restaurants.

In hindsight we should have called ahead. We did not, and arrived on a late Saturday afternoon to this charming, rustic tavern to find it very quiet. Speaking to the incredibly sweet proprietor (Cathy (?)), she revealed that they were behind on their inventory ordering, so there wasn't really any food available at the time.

After breaking the news to the folks whom I had arranged to meet there for dinner ("Sorry folks, there's no food here") and having a beer, the owner kindly told us about some dining options in the area.

Sitting outside at their cute deck enjoying our beers, she came out and took the time to tell us of even more dining options in the area. She didn't need to do THAT, but in the spirit of American inn-keepers (who exude a sense of hospitality to travelers) she wanted to make sure that we left her establishment with some solid guidance on where to find a meal). Her advice did not disappoint, and we ended up at a nearby place with our bellies full, and with a great experience to share about the kind lady who runs the Hillbilly Hall.

We WILL be back-- but we're definitely going to call ahead first, to make sure that they have food (and...

I came in with my family. We were visiting from England. The Band were incredible! Each and every member of the band was incredibly talented. The Bar staff were amazing at their jobs. It was super loud and they heard everything, served everything quickly and correctly. One girl behind the bar, whose name i did get for the purpose of this review but escapes me now cos i was hammered was brilliant. Did everything to make us feel welcome. In fact everyone did! Jay who loves the Who was a super nice guy and Jim and Mike spent a few hours spanking my brother and dad at pool. One of the best nights of my trip! Loved it!...

I love this place for its middle of no-where wattering hole atmosphere and crazy log cabin ambience. great find on a dark wooded path

2025 UPDATE shell of its former glory. One older woman bartender and basically fry chef with a nasty cough that does everything. Place is run down dirty and takes “dive” bar to an extreme level. A poster child established for a bar rescue Jon taffer takeover resuscitation if I’ve ever seen one. They openly acknowledge there’s just no business anymore and it’s just sad and depressing now. Hoping it’s not the end but I don’t see a path forward without serious changes and money...