The Great Notch Inn

The Notch is my kind of joint. It has come a long way. The old owner hated beards and leather jackets and refused to serve people who wore them. His grandson has done a lot with the place. I don't consider it a "biker bar". Sure, there are frequently some motorcycles in the parking lot. But there are many people there who are not "bikers". There are a lot of college students and other people. I really hate to label people. They are not "bikers". They are HARLEY-AMERICANS. What is the big deal? Many motorcycle enthusiasts are now a new upscale demographic.

Always an auspicious gathering with Blues music playing by the Best Bands in the Tri State.

Pretty epic biker bar.

The place rocks. At first glance I was a little apprehensive about walking in as the outside of the place was strewn with motorcycles. I am not a biker so I was a little worried that I would feel out of place. However low and behold we were greeted with a warm welcome by the extremely nice bartenders that work there. It's a family run business by a very nice family, and the place itself has a lot of history behind it. The crowd was a definite mix, there were bikers, older couples dancing and looking to have fun, younger kids in there 20's pre-gaming it before they go to a club, etc. The drink prices were are very reasonable too. Great bands, the entertainment is always top notch as well. A definite recommend.

This a total biker bar. In the summer the big wooden front porch is dripping with scraggly-bearded, tatooed, greasy, roughnecks. And those are the girls! Seriously, this place is vintage north jersey. The bartender is hairy, big and scary, but in a good way. Sincerely friendly and welcoming. People make you feel at home fast. Its a total dump. Great for a first date. She'll love it! If she doesn't, dump her. Great sound system and BlueRay concert series video jukebox behind the bar. The live bands appearing in this tiny space draw a sureal smile from the Rock&Rye crowd. The band I saw certainly complemented the venue. Come by car, hog or camel, but don't overdue it, be careful. This highway roadhouse is situated in a dangerous location after dark. Worth the risk.