Great Notch Inn — Restaurant in Woodland Park

On a warms summers night, you see hundreds of motorcycles lined up outside & live music can be heard from the parking lot. The Beers are flowing, & conversations between liked minded about bikes, and the next motorcycle run or chili cook off take place on the front porch. People gather to meet old friends & make new ones. Some have gotten married here because they met at “The Notch” Famous musicians from Jersey have been here to film their music videos, and even a pirogi commercial was filmed here! The Great notch inn has history, heart & Grit. Young & old stop by this road house to enjoy a beer on the porch, and make more memories. The owner Richy & his family will always greet you with a smile , a cold beverage, and share stories with you about their families Bar and how it got started in the 50’s. When 46 was nothing more then a dirt road! When you stop by, make sure you tell Rich the (Clown) sent you I’ll see you on...

Finally stopped in for a pint with my pal Lenny after driving by this intriguing watering hole on Rt 46 the past 30 years. It was long overdue. Don’t have a bike, but that doesn’t matter…all are welcome. The owner Richie greeted us and couldn’t have been nicer. When 9 PM rolled around, he came out from behind the bar and sat in with the band to play drums. Fantastic old time rock and roll. Nice to experience a seat at the bar and soak up the ambiance and later hang on the porch to listen to the live music. They literally take the front door off its hinges to open up the small space. Very cool! Recommend getting there at 8 and watch the place transform from a chill drinking bar into a bustling music scene. Also fun to watch the bikers roll in and park their bikes in formation. Highly recommend you stop by to support this...

Legendary old-school Jersey stop in what used to be a 10+-year road construction project. Great Notch emerged with a new big parking lot and the same vibe! Live music, cash only, no real food other than the occasional snack. Friendly owners/bartenders are always working hard to make sure everyone has a good time. Standard dive bar drink selection with a local craft selection on draft (Ghost Hawk stout the last winter night we went - solid!). Don't miss the turn off or you will have to wind back around. It is possible to access from the road in the back and that's the way I usually go to avoid that tricky stretch of the route 46 raceway. Awesome live music starts around 9pm most nights - usually blues and Jersey rock. Bikers will feel at home. Crowd can be a bit older but also a rite of passage for MSU students. Great...