From the simple to the elegant, there is something for everyone at Bell's Mansion. The full lunch and dinner menus are served in all 4 of our quaint dining rooms, in the Tap Room, and on the Garden Patio. Everyday we have several additions to our regular menu.

Chef Martin Kowalski is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of Poland. He is well known for his creativity and professionalism. Martin has worked in several restaurants in Europe as well as the U.S. His cuisine is delightful; enjoy!

Celebrate your event with us in one of our private, intimate dining rooms. As small as 2 adults or as large as 28, we have three different rooms available for lunch and dinner. A semi private dining room for up to 42 people is also available.

For larger functions, reserve the entire mansion during nonbusiness hours.

Bell's Mansion was built between 1835 and 1840 by Robert P Bell, a renowned local businessman. He was president of the Morris Canal & Banking Company, as well as the owner of various mills. The 60-acre iron works tract was purchased by Bell in 1835. Located in the center of Stanhope, this vast land area included the site of the present brick house which Bell constructed for his residence atop the hill overlooking the Morris Canal.

After several other owners, the brick house was purchased by Herbert K Salmon in 1905. He and his brother, Jerre, formed Salmon Brothers Construction Company, the builders of New Jersey's first concrete highway. After making many contributions as the member of various local affiliations, Mr. Salmon died at his home in Stanhope at the age of 99. The Salmon heirs retained the property until 1977. The residence was then sold after being in the family for 72 years.

The house now attempts to recreate some of its history and charm by boasting various replicas and antiques from its era. The most prominent of which is the large mirrored oak back bar that was built for the Palmerton Hotel in Pennsylvania during the late 1800's.

Rumor has it that some of the mansion's previous dwellers still linger in spirit...