John & Peter's Named Best Small Town Bar In PA By Thrillist

John & Peters has been named the best small town bar in Pennsylvania by Thrillist, a website that covers food, drink, travel and entertainment.

John & Peter's, which Thrillist calls a "true music mecca," is located on S. Main Street and has been open since 1972. According to the bar's website, for four decades, they've hosted live music every night of the year.

Here's what Thrillist says about John & Peter's in its analysis of the best small town bars in every state:

With its distinctly old-world charm, iconic LGBTQ scene, glut of vintage and boutique shops, and ever-bustling arts community, New Hope draws its fair share of visitors both far and wide despite its diminutive size. Exemplifying the free-wheeling and vibrant spirit of the town -- and coupling that spirit with copious amounts of booze -- is John & Peter's Place.

When John & Peter's first opened its doors it was a breakfast joint that occasionally had live bands. "While times have changed one thing has remained the same. Since that moment 40+ years ago when that first performer walked on stage, we have showcased some of the best music and musicians of our times," John & Peter's says on its website.

Since the time it opened, "it has evolved into a true music mecca off the Delaware River, playing host to artists as varied as Norah Jones, George Thorogood, and jazz virtuoso Stanley Jordan," Thrillist explains.

"Simply put: you just aren't supposed to attract talent this big in a town this small. And when there isn't world-class talent burning up the stage, you can always kick back and enjoy some cheap-as-hell beers in the darkened, delightfully worn-in tavern, and snack on some of the most average pub food in the world. The second you step foot inside John & Peter's, you feel like a true local. And in a small town as eternally cool as New Hope, that's not a bad feeling to have."

As of January, the bar is under new ownership. Kevin Rauch, Mike Wieners and Chris Williams officially became owners on Jan. 19, the New Hope Free Press reported.

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