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West Milford's only combo bar and liquor store, right off Otterhole Road in the highlands.
At 717 Otterhole Road, the concept is simple: pull up a stool, order a cold one at the bar, then grab a bottle on your way out the door. That dual setup is rare in Passaic County, and regulars have been taking advantage of it for years. The 4.4-star rating from locals says the experience holds up.
The crowd here is West Milford through and through. Hikers coming off the Highlands Trail, boaters heading home from Greenwood Lake, neighbors who just want a cold draft without driving twenty minutes to a strip mall. The bar side keeps things casual and no-frills, exactly the way the township likes it.
The liquor store side covers the essentials: spirits, domestic and imported beer, and a wine selection that customers have noted could grow. That feedback is fair, and it reflects a shop that has room to expand its range. For a quick stop after a long day on the water or in the woods, though, West Milford Bar & Liquor delivers what you need.
The bar pours drafts and bottles in a no-pretense setting where you can decompress without fanfare. It is the kind of place where the bartender knows what you drink and the TV is tuned to whatever game matters that night.
On the retail floor, you will find a full spirits selection covering whiskey, vodka, rum, tequila, and gin, plus a rotating mix of craft and domestic six-packs for grab-and-go convenience. Wine is on the shelves with room to grow in variety. Cold cases keep your beer ready to go the moment you walk out.
Because the bar and store share one roof, you can taste before you buy, ask the staff what is worth taking home, and leave with exactly the right bottle. That kind of immediate, informed service is something a big-box retailer simply cannot replicate.
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Both. West Milford Bar & Liquor operates a sit-down bar and a full retail liquor store under one roof at 717 Otterhole Road. You can have a drink at the bar and pick up a bottle to take home in the same visit.
The shop is at 717 Otterhole Road in West Milford, NJ 07480. Otterhole Road runs through the western highlands of Passaic County, making it a natural stop for anyone heading to or from Greenwood Lake or the Highlands Trail.
The retail floor stocks a full range of spirits including whiskey, vodka, rum, tequila, and gin, plus domestic and imported beer in cold cases and on shelves. Wine is also available, and the selection is an area the store is working to expand.
Yes, that is exactly the setup. The bar and the store are connected, so you can enjoy a drink, ask the staff for a recommendation, and walk out with the right bottle. No second stop required.
Yes. Cold cases are stocked so you can grab beer that is ready to drink as soon as you leave the store, which is ideal after a day on the lake or out on the trails.
The store carries a mix of domestic, imported, and craft options. If you are looking for a specific craft brand, it is worth calling ahead or stopping in to check current stock, as selection can rotate.
Hours are not listed publicly at this time. We recommend calling ahead or stopping by to confirm current bar and store hours, especially around holidays.
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