Best Bars in Allentown, PA

Updated September 2026 · 10 businesses · Allentown guide

Looking for bars in Allentown? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.

What they do: Bars, pubs and cocktail lounges for happy hour, live music, trivia and late nights. In Pennsylvania you must be 21 to drink.

This guide lists 10 bars in and around Allentown, spread across 3 ZIP codes. 10 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 8 link to their own website, 10 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.

Top 10 Bars in Allentown

Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.

1 Strange Brew Tavern

Open weekendsZIP 18103
Opening hours
Mon12 AM-2 PM
Tue3:30 PM-12 AM
Wed12 AM-2 PM
Thu12 AM-2 PM
Fri12 AM-2 PM
Sat12 AM-2 PM
Sun12 AM-2 PM

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2 Cuzin’s Pub & Grill

Open weekendsZIP 18104
Opening hours
Mon3 PM-12 AM
Tue3 PM-12 AM
Wed3 PM-12 AM
Thu3 PM-12 AM
Fri11 AM-1 AM
Sat11 AM-1 AM
Sun11 AM-12 AM

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3 Tavern on Liberty

Open weekendsZIP 18104
Opening hours
Mon11 AM-2 AM
Tue11 AM-2 AM
Wed11 AM-2 AM
Thu11 AM-2 AM
Fri11 AM-2 AM
Sat11 AM-2 AM
Sun11 AM-2 AM

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4 P.J. Whelihan's Pub + Restaurant - Walbert

Open weekendsZIP 18104
Opening hours
Mon11 AM-9 PM
Tue11 AM-11 PM
Wed11 AM-11 PM
Thu11 AM-11 PM
Fri11 AM-12 AM
Sat11 AM-11 PM
Sun11 AM-9 PM

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5 Copperhead Grille Allentown

Open weekendsZIP 18109
Opening hours
Mon11 AM-9 PM
Tue11 AM-11 PM
Wed11 AM-11 PM
Thu11 AM-11 PM
Fri11 AM-12 AM
Sat11 AM-11 PM
Sun11 AM-9 PM

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6 Big Woody's Sports Bar & Restaurant

Open weekendsZIP 18103
Opening hours
Mon11:30 AM-10 PM
Tue11:30 AM-10 PM
Wed11:30 AM-10 PM
Thu11:30 AM-10 PM
Fri11:30 AM-11 PM
Sat11:30 AM-11 PM
Sun11:30 AM-10 PM

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7 P.J. Whelihan's Pub + Restaurant - Walbert

Open weekendsZIP 18104
Opening hours
Mon11 AM-2 AM
Tue11 AM-2 AM
Wed11 AM-2 AM
Thu11 AM-2 AM
Fri11 AM-2 AM
Sat11 AM-2 AM
Sun11 AM-2 AM

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8 Ringers Roost

Open weekendsZIP 18104
Opening hours
Mon11 AM-9 PM
Tue11 AM-11 PM
Wed11 AM-11 PM
Thu11 AM-11 PM
Fri11 AM-12 AM
Sat11 AM-11 PM
Sun11 AM-9 PM

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9 Big Woody's Sports Bar & Restaurant

Open weekendsZIP 18103
Opening hours
Mon11 AM-2 AM
Tue11 AM-2 AM
Wed11 AM-2 AM
Thu11 AM-2 AM
Fri11 AM-2 AM
Sat11 AM-2 AM
Sun11 AM-12 AM

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10 Miller's Ale House

Open weekendsZIP 18109
Opening hours
Mon11 AM-12 AM
Tue11 AM-12 AM
Wed11 AM-12 AM
Thu11 AM-12 AM
Fri11 AM-1 AM
Sat11 AM-1 AM
Sun11 AM-12 AM

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How to choose bars in Allentown

  • Check hours and whether you need a reservation, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
  • Look at the current menu online, since prices and dishes change often.
  • Ask about dietary options such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or halal if you need them.
  • Check whether the place is BYOB, which is common in Allentown and can save a lot on a night out.
  • Look up the latest health inspection results, which the county or city publishes online.

Local tips for Allentown

Allentown requires contractors doing work in the city to be licensed with the city and to pull permits through the Department of Building Standards and Safety, in addition to the state Home Improvement Contractor registration.

Allentown sits right next to Bethlehem and Easton, and many Lehigh Valley businesses serve the whole region, so a provider based a few miles away in Whitehall or Emmaus may still cover your address.

Allentown is in Lehigh County, and local phone numbers use the 610 and 484 area codes. Popular areas include Center City, West End, East Side, South Side, Old Allentown, Old Fairgrounds, Mountainville, Midway Manor.

Frequently asked questions

Which bars in Allentown are open on weekends?

According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Strange Brew Tavern, Cuzin’s Pub & Grill, Tavern on Liberty, P.J. Whelihan's Pub + Restaurant - Walbert, Copperhead Grille Allentown, Big Woody's Sports Bar & Restaurant. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.

Which areas of Allentown do these bars cover?

The bars on this list are located in ZIP codes 18103, 18104, 18109. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.

What does BYOB mean?

BYOB means 'bring your own bottle.' The restaurant has no liquor license, so you can bring your own wine or beer. Some charge a small corkage fee.

Do I need a reservation?

For popular places on weekends, yes. Many Allentown restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.

Where can I check restaurant health inspections in Allentown?

Restaurant inspections in Pennsylvania are run by the Department of Agriculture or by local health departments in cities and counties such as Philadelphia and Allegheny County, and results are published online.

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Information is collected from public sources and may change. Please confirm hours, prices and availability directly with each business. Business owner? Ask us to update your listing.