The Bellechester Tavern, located at 616 Main Street, recently opened an expanded customer area inside the bar. The newly renovated space was added to the bar in the 1960’s and used for a walk-in cooler and cold storage. Owners, Brian and Jody Gordon built a new walk-in cooler with four times the square footage. Brian says the larger cooler can better accommodate shipments of 100 cases each of several brands of beer delivered at one time. The former cooler space maintains access to utilities and the private upper level but opens the center area of the bar, creating more room for patrons. The expansion offers additional space for small gatherings such as birthday parties and will allow more variety in live music. BC Tavern hosts local musicians nearly every weekend but space limited them to solo or duet performers. They are experimenting with larger ensembles in the expanded area as well as table placement and décor. Outdoor seating is available in the summer but the Bellechester Tavern is a great stop along the snowmobile trail in the winter or visit with a friendly bartender any day of the year.
