Langhorne Hotel Sold, Going Out With A Party

The historic Langhorne Hotel, a fixture in the center of the borough for more than three centuries, is set to be sold after more than five decades of operation by the Asta family.

The Asta family, which has run the neighborhood bar and restaurant for 54 years, announced in a letter to customers that the business will close this month.

The bar and restaurant’s final full day of business under the current ownership is scheduled for Saturday, July 18. There will be a farewell party on Sunday, July 19, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

“After 54 incredible years, the time has come for us to close our doors,” the family wrote. “As difficult as this decision has been, we know it is the right time to close this chapter.”

A sale price for the property at the center of the historic borough was not immediately available, but it had been listed for sale for several years with a previous asking price of just under $2.2 million.

The property’s liquor license is listed as pending with JMNM LLC and the name Langhorne Inn attached, according to Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board records.

The future of the building has not been announced.

The Asta family expressed deep gratitude to their staff, vendors, and patrons for turning the tavern into a community staple.

“Our tavern has never been just a place to eat or grab a drink — it has been a gathering place where stories were shared, friendships were made, and memories were created,” the family’s letter stated.

In the heart of Langhorne Borough, the property features the restaurant and bar, a 16-car parking lot, and multiple rental income opportunities, including a one-bedroom apartment, a two-bedroom apartment, and 12 additional rooms.

Mark Gatta, co-owner of Opus Elite Real Estate and OERE Commercial Real Estate, said last year that the property dates back to 1704.

At the time, Gatta described it as a rare opportunity to purchase a turnkey operation with an established clientele and multiple revenue streams.

According to the Historic Langhorne Association, the hotel is the second oldest establishment of its kind in Bucks County. It originally served as a crossroads for stagecoach travelers. The borough, which was formerly known as Four Lanes End and later Attleboro, historically operated as a major thoroughfare for travelers moving between Philadelphia, Trenton, New York City, and the Lehigh Valley.

The building is listed on the federal National Register of Historic Places, which designates the structure’s historical importance as “significant.”

The register notes that the building has undergone numerous changes and alterations over its long history.