Your Event, Our Lakeside Setting
Three distinct spaces, one unforgettable venue. From intimate dinners to full buyouts — Lake Drive Tavern is built for it.
Inquire About Your EventThree Settings. One Venue.
A newly renovated upstairs retreat with leather couches, lounge chairs, a dining table, and a TV — a laid-back, private space above the main floor. Perfect for smaller gatherings, watch parties, birthday hangs, or any group that wants their own space to relax without booking out the whole venue.
- Leather couches and lounge seating
- Dining table for seated meals
- TV for watch parties, slideshows, or presentations
- Fully separated from the main dining floor
The heart of the tavern — a full-service bar center stage, panoramic lake views, and a dining room built for groups. The lakeside patio flows directly off the main floor, giving you both indoor and outdoor space in one. Perfect for holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, milestone birthdays, and full venue buyouts.
- Full-service bar at the center of the room
- Lakeside patio access directly off the dining room
- Panoramic views of Packanack Lake
- Full buyout option for large events
A tucked-away dining room off the main entrance — booth seating, warm ambient lighting, and a dedicated TV. Built for smaller groups that want a more intimate, quieter experience without booking the whole venue. Great for private dinners, team lunches, and milestone celebrations where the vibe matters.
- Booth seating with warm, intimate atmosphere
- Dedicated TV for presentations or slideshows
- Semi-private from the main dining floor
- Ideal for smaller groups and seated dinners
Every Event Includes
Work with our team on a menu built around your event — passed apps, plated courses, or family-style. Dietary restrictions and themed menus handled.
Open bar options, signature drinks, beer and wine packages — our bartenders bring the craft. Your guests will notice the difference.
Your own coordinator, bartender, and service team from arrival to last call. You focus on the people — we handle the rest.
Packanack Lake out the windows, a renovated interior, and an upstairs lounge most people don't know exists. Your guests will remember this one.
Prefer to Talk?
Call (973) 623-1000 or email [email protected]