Neighborhood Eats in Newtown: Isaac Newton’s Bar & Restaurant

by Elizabeth Rooney, Photography by Christina Bruce

If you asked random locals to name Newtown's quintessential eatery, it's a fair bet to say that the majority of them would name Isaac Newton's, a restaurant and bar located smack in the middle of town that has been open for over 24 years. Even a devastating fire in 2002 couldn't stop this popular Newtown eatery from thriving; Isaac Newton's rebuilt with a vengeance and one year later, re-opened with a new extended dining room.

For decades, Isaac Newton’s has been the backdrop to so many of those special moments that form the unbreakable bond between a community and it's residents – from birthday dinners to high school graduations to after-work drinks to date nights. Best known for their impressive beer bar, Isaac's features a constantly rotating selection of craft brews on draft as well as their “Beer Treasury”- an Isaac Newton encyclopedia of bottles. However, beyond their beer selection, Isaac's appeals to a wide range of Newtown-ians with their unique combination of three establishments in one. There is the bar side, downstairs dining (including a scenic outdoor patio), and the upstairs dining room, where families with young children often gather for a carefree dinner.

Combining creativity, the finest quality ingredients, and a flair for flavor, Isaac's serves up a variety of delicious dishes, including perhaps their most popular item- burgers! Options include a specialty salmon burger topped with lemon dill aioli served on a kaiser roll to their habanero & bacon 8-ounce freshly ground sirloin burger. Fresh seafood, fresh meat, and fresh ingredients keep their hungry customers coming back.

Isaac's offers both an outdoor patio to enjoy during the warmer months as well as a rustic bar to cozy up to in the wintertime. The eatery often draws crowds for their events- which can range from an annual “IPA Day celebration” to holiday festivities – Isaac's is well-known for their festive holiday decorations! – to tap takeovers often featuring members of local craft breweries. The best way to follow along to special events in by following Isaac Newtons on Facebook here.

In the midst of the flurry of activity that keeps Newtown bustling, isn't it great to know that there's a place you can always go to quench your thirst and grab a bite? Cheers to another 24 years in Newtown, Isaac Newton's!