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It All Began At The Inn…

Our Story

The original Smithville Inn was built in 1787 by James Baremore. It was just one room on a well –traveled stagecoach route and it may not have been planned as an inn. But houses were far between in those days, and word of the Baremore’s hospitality spread until inn keeping became their living.

His family continued to operate the Inn through the years and by 1874, it had grown to six times its original size, and its fame seemed permanently established. Yet sometime after the turn of the twentieth century, it was abandoned.

In 1949, the Inn was rediscovered. Its long and colorful past was carefully studied, and in 1952 a local couple purchased the Inn and seven acres of property, restoring the structure and opening it in 1952 as a 42-seat restaurant.

So successful was the Inn’s reopening that initial plans were enlarged and buildings from southern New Jersey’s past were brought to the Towne of Historic Smithville – each restored and refurbished with loving attention to detail, and reopened to the public.

The Historic Smithville Inn has been designated as a Historic site by the United States Government.

Possessors

Laura & Chuck Bushar

Fran & Tony Coppola

Management

General Manager ~ Tony Coppola Jr.
Executive Chef ~ Philip Gormley

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Our Story

The original Smithville Inn was built in 1787 by James Baremore. It was just one room on a well –traveled stagecoach route and it may not have been planned as an inn. But houses were far between in those days, and word of the Baremore’s hospitality spread until inn keeping became their living.

His family continued to operate the Inn through the years and by 1874, it had grown to six times its original size, and its fame seemed permanently established. Yet sometime after the turn of the twentieth century, it was abandoned.

In 1949, the Inn was rediscovered. Its long and colorful past was carefully studied, and in 1952 a local couple purchased the Inn and seven acres of property, restoring the structure and opening it in 1952 as a 42-seat restaurant.

So successful was the Inn’s reopening that initial plans were enlarged and buildings from southern New Jersey’s past were brought to the Towne of Historic Smithville – each restored and refurbished with loving attention to detail, and reopened to the public.

The Historic Smithville Inn has been designated as a Historic site by the United States Government.

Possessors

Laura & Chuck Bushar

Fran & Tony Coppola

Management

General Manager ~ Tony Coppola Jr.
Executive Chef ~ Philip Gormley

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testimonials

“Five Stars!”

Smithville never disappoints. The ambiance, the character and the charm is hands down the best place in NJ

5 star service, atmosphere and of course food! It is a must when in Southern New Jersey.

It was my first time and I absolutely loved it! I would come back again with my family and friends.

Staff and leadership team will go above and beyond to be sure everyone has an amazing dining experience.

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1 N. New York Rd
Galloway, NJ 08205

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We are located in Historic Smithville, New Jersey

Hours

Mon - Sat, 11:30am to 9pm
Sun, 11:30am to 8pm

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Get IN touch

1 N. New York Rd
Galloway, NJ 08205

Visit Us

We are located in Historic Smithville, New Jersey

Hours

Mon - Sat, 11:30am to 9pm
Sun, 11:30am to 8pm