8 Haunted stops!

Join us for a haunted ghost tour and whiskey tasting!

For those that are not yet aware, the streets of New Hope are notoriously haunted - quite possibly the most haunted town in America!

Located along the scenic Delaware River, New Hope has history dating back to before the Revolutionary war. The town's history and that of American whiskey in Pennsylvania parallel in many ways. Let’s discover where their stories cross. Each whiskey is thoughtfully paired with each of the six haunted sites on the tour. (Each pairing will involve what may have been historically accurate or what may have been available at the local tavern when each spirit lived and walked these very streets...)
Perhaps the thirsty specters of New Hope will join us for a sip...

-The Dram Devotees of Bucks County

#1- Villa Vito Restaurant is owned and operated by the Favoroso family and has been serving authentic Italian food for over 42 years. The location is along one of the oldest carriage routes between Philadelphia and New York and we will discuss the history of hauntings in New Hope, once known as Coryell’s Ferry. Here we will be tasting Laird's blended Apple Jack made by Laird & Company.

#2- The Mansion Inn This historic, Baroque Victorian mansion, built in 1865 by Charles Crook for his wife, was the first building in Bucks County with running water! 70 years before it was built, the land hosted Washington's troops. Today, it is home to Anzu Social (Asian cuisine) and a beautiful cocktail bar. The whiskey we will taste at this location is TBD.

#3- The Salt House This picturesque location right on the Delware River is directly across from the the ferry launch site that made New Hope an important town before the Revolutionary War. The location is eerie and the hauntings are notorious! We will discuss its haunted past and taste a classic and "light profile" bourbon, Basil Hayden.

#4 Human Robot Tasting Room The The Aquatong Creek, which flows behind the taproom and into the Delaware River holds a wealth of history! The Human Robot's taproom is a satellite location for their Philadelphia brewery. They will allow each guest to choose a sample from the seasonal beers on tap.

#5 Zoubi Restaurant Joseph Pickett is the most famous ghost in New Hope and has been sighted by many locals in the town. We will discuss the hauntings not only in the building but around town. Our tour guide has actually had an experience with this ghost...This stop will be paired with TBD bourbon.

#6 The Dancing Elephant The Parry Mansion was built in 1784 by Benjamin Parry, one of New Hope's founders. The house was occupied by 4 generations of Benjamin Parry's direct descendants. Not only does the mansion have a history of hauntings , but so does the building next door, which is haunted by the ghosts of Jaques and Britt. We will pause to browse the gallery's original artwork. The pairing here will be a TBD rye whiskey.

#7 Ivy Lane The New Hope and Ivyland Railroad has been operating through New Hope since 1891! It was originally known as the New Hope Branch of the Reading Company and continues to operate today, ferrying tourists on excusions through Bucks County. We will stop at Ivy Lane's shop along the tracks and browse their wares. The pairing here will be a TBD rye whiskey.

#8 LAST STOP! The Triumph Brewery Company in New Hope was built from the bones of an old paper mill. There are plenty of haunted sites near the brewery, but we will focus on the hauntings in what is now the New Hope Arts Center. Its foundations date back to before the Revolutionary War…unexplained phenomena abound there even today! We will enjoy an autumn inspired cocktail to wrap up the evening.