Doylestown bar opens for Memorial Day weekend, focus on cocktails, tequila, small bites

Michele Haddon, Bucks County Courier Times

After a successful Cinco de Mayo pop-up earlier this month, Lula is set to officially open in time for Memorial Day.

Opening Thursday in the former Zen Den space on East State Street in downtown Doylestown, Lula kicks off the holiday weekend with its “Summer Series” collaboration with local restaurant owner, Kendall Bajek of Empanada Mama and Nourish by MAMA.

Lula, a new bar opening Thursday in Doylestown Borough, will offer a "summer series" collaboration with Kendall Bajek of Empanada Mama and Nourish by MAMA with cocktails, flights and small bites.
Lula, a new bar opening Thursday in Doylestown Borough, will offer a "summer series" collaboration with Kendall Bajek of Empanada Mama and Nourish by MAMA with cocktails, flights and small bites.

The new bar will feature specialty cocktails and flights with a focus on tequila and mezcal, paired with a small bites menu crafted by Bajek.

“I’m really excited to put out a menu that’s affordable and focused on sharing,” said Bajek, who has committed to partnering with Lula owners, Lynn and Bill Goldstein, through the summer into Labor Day weekend.

Lula in Doylestown is collaborating with Kendall Bajek, of Empanada Mama and Nourish by MAMA, to offer a limited menu of small bites, such as this Mexican mezze, which comes with a trio of esquites, guacamole and salsa served with corn tortilla chips.
Lula in Doylestown is collaborating with Kendall Bajek, of Empanada Mama and Nourish by MAMA, to offer a limited menu of small bites, such as this Mexican mezze, which comes with a trio of esquites, guacamole and salsa served with corn tortilla chips.

The property, which the Goldmans own, has hosted a few local business pop-ups and undergone interior renovations since the closing of Zen Den in 2020. Lula’s opening will mark the building’s first comeback as a food-and-drink establishment.

It’s interior provides a bright atmosphere with Mexican flair designed to draw in locals and visitors alike who are looking for a fun and casual spot to grab a couple drinks and shareable plates while out enjoying the town.

Combining their years of experience in the Doylestown restaurant scene, Bajek said she and the Goldmans are excited to take on this new adventure.

“It’s something that’s just kind of fun and different without a clear identity, and that’s kind of the beauty of it,” she said.

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Lula, in Doylestown Borough, officially opens Thursday, May 2024, with the launch of its "summer series" menu featuring cocktails, flights and small bites.
Lula, in Doylestown Borough, officially opens Thursday, May 2024, with the launch of its "summer series" menu featuring cocktails, flights and small bites.

When is Lula in Doylestown open?

Starting with its launch on Thursday, May 23, Lula’s “Summer Series” will be open Thursday through Sunday with the following hours:

  • Thursday: 3 – 10 p.m.

  • Friday: 3 – 10 p.m.

  • Saturday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

  • Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

What’s on the menu at Lula?

With a focus on tequila and mezcal, Lula in Doylestown will offer a variety of specialty cocktails such as this watermelon basil margarita.
With a focus on tequila and mezcal, Lula in Doylestown will offer a variety of specialty cocktails such as this watermelon basil margarita.

Lula serves a variety of tequila and mezcal-based drinks and flights, as well as other cocktails and beer, paired with a limited menu of small bites and specials. Here’s a sample of some of their signature items:

  • Watermelon Basil Margarita with Libélula tequila

  • Mezcal Old Fashioned with ancho syrup and orange

  • Shredded Steak Quesadillas made using flour or corn tortilla

  • Mexican Mezze which comes with esquites, guacamole and salsa; served with a mix of blue and white corn tortilla chips

  • Greek Mezze which comes with whipped feta, roasted garlic hummus and roasted eggplant dip; served with your choice of pita or sliced cucumber

  • Empanadas four flavors available daily

Go: 41 E. State St., Doylestown; instagram.com/luladoylestown

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Reporter Michele Haddon covers local news, small business, economic development, community revitalization, art and culture for The Intelligencer and Bucks County Courier Times at PhillyBurbs.com. Please considering supporting local journalism with a subscription.

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