New Underground Speakeasy/Supper Club Opens In Bernardsville

BERNARDSVILLE, NJ — Known as the local underground speakeasy in the 1920s, the 117-year-old Bernards Inn is returning to its historic roots.

Celebrity Chef David Burke recently opened The Bernie as his new speakeasy/supper club featuring top-tier entertainment and a lineup of culinary experiences.

The hidden club - formerly known as the Silver Vault and Wine Pantry - is tucked away under the Red Horse by David Burke with its own side entrance.

The 100-seat area offers a lineup of entertainment and culinary experiences including a sensory blindfolded dinner, live jazz music, and monthly comedy nights with NYC-level comedians.

Upcoming entertainment includes a comedy night with a three-course dinner featuring Carmen Lagala and Corey Tindall.

The Bernie stays true to its historic roots with the original stone foundation and rustic wooden beams remaining. It has also received several modern upgrades such as new sound and lighting upgrades, and new chairs and tables.

The club offers its own sharable and small plates menu and special drinks list. Dishes included Lobster Dumplings (miso tomato, chili oil, preserved lemon), Bernie Smash Burger (cheddar, caramelized onion, B1 sauce), Fried Chicken Sando (mango scotch bonnet aioli, cabbage slaw, tajin), flatbreads and more to come.

The Bernie and Red Horse renovations are part of a multi-million-dollar upgrade project in progress at the Bernards Inn located in the center of Bernardsville across from the train station.

In July, Burke entered a partnership with The Bernards Inn owner, Hampshire Destination Properties, LLC, a subsidiary of The Hampshire Companies.

Burke plans for an official opening event for The Bernie in May.

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