Best Bars in Harrisburg, PA
Looking for bars in Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg, spread across 4 ZIP codes. 9 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 10 link to their own website, 7 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Bars in Harrisburg
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Stealey's Tavern
- Address 204 Verbeke Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102
- Phone (717) 616-0006
- Website stealeystavern.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 12 PM-12 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 12 PM-12 AM |
| Wed | 12 PM-12 AM |
| Thu | 12 PM-12 AM |
| Fri | 12 PM-1 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM-1 AM |
| Sun | 11 AM-12 AM |
2 Zeroday Outpost at Midtown Cinema
- Address 250 Reily Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102
- Phone (717) 745-6218
- Website zerodaybrewing.com
Opening hours
| Tue | 4 PM-10 PM |
|---|---|
| Wed | 4 PM-10 PM |
| Thu | 4 PM-10 PM |
| Fri | 4 PM-10 PM |
| Sat | 4 PM-10 PM |
| Sun | 12 PM-8 PM |
3 Carley's Ristorante
- Address 204 Locust Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
- Phone (717) 909-9191
- Website carleysristorante.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 5 PM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 5 PM-9 PM |
| Wed | 5 PM-9 PM |
| Thu | 5 PM-9 PM |
| Fri | 5 PM-10 PM |
| Sat | 5 PM-10 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
4 Sturges Speakeasy
- Address 400 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102
- Phone (717) 412-0931
- Website sturgesspeakeasy.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-2 PM, Sa-Su 10:00-2 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-2 PM, Sa-Su 10:00-2 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-2 PM, Sa-Su 10:00-2 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-2 PM, Sa-Su 10:00-2 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-2 PM, Sa-Su 10:00-2 PM |
5 Brownstone Lounge
- Address 412 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102
- Phone (717) 234-7009
- Website brownstonelounge.net
Opening hours
| Mon | 2 PM-2 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 2 PM-2 AM |
| Wed | 2 PM-2 AM |
| Thu | 2 PM-2 AM |
| Fri | 2 PM-2 AM |
| Sat | 12 PM-2 AM |
| Sun | 12 PM-2 AM |
6 Harrisburg Maennerchor
- Address 221 North Street, Harrisburg, PA
- Phone (717) 233-3011
- Website dermaennerchor.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 4 PM-3 AM, Fr-Su 12:00-3 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 4 PM-3 AM, Fr-Su 12:00-3 AM |
| Wed | 4 PM-3 AM, Fr-Su 12:00-3 AM |
| Thu | 4 PM-3 AM, Fr-Su 12:00-3 AM |
7 The Watershed Pub
- Address 2129 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011
- Phone (717) 761-5000
- Website thewatershed.pub
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-8 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-8 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-8 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-8 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-8 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-3 PM, 4 PM-8 PM |
| Sun | 10 AM-3 PM |
8 Tequila Willies
- Address 461 South Front Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043
- Phone (717) 731-1160
- Website tequilawilliesgrille.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Sun | 11 AM-11 PM |
9 McGrath's Pub
- Address 202 Locust Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
- Phone (717) 232-9914
- Website mcgraths-pub.weeblyte.com
10 Bourbon Street Saloon
- Address 37 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
- Website bourbonstreetsaloon.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 4 PM-2 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 4 PM-2 AM |
| Wed | 4 PM-2 AM |
| Thu | 4 PM-2 AM |
| Fri | 4 PM-2 AM |
| Sat | 4 PM-2 AM |
How to choose bars in Harrisburg
- 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg
As the state capital, Harrisburg is home to most Pennsylvania licensing boards and state agencies, which makes it easy to verify professional licenses or visit agencies in person.
Many businesses that serve Harrisburg are across the river in Camp Hill, Lemoyne and Mechanicsburg, or in the eastern suburbs of Hershey and Hummelstown.
Harrisburg is in Dauphin County, and local phone numbers use the 717 and 223 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Midtown, Uptown, Allison Hill, Shipoke, Bellevue Park, Capitol Heights.
Frequently asked questions
Which bars in Harrisburg are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Stealey's Tavern, Zeroday Outpost at Midtown Cinema, Carley's Ristorante, Brownstone Lounge, The Watershed Pub, Tequila Willies. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of Harrisburg do these bars cover?
The bars on this list are located in ZIP codes 17011, 17043, 17101, 17102. 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 Harrisburg restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.
Where can I check restaurant health inspections in Harrisburg?
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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