Best Bars in Lancaster, PA
Looking for bars in Lancaster? 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 Lancaster, spread across 3 ZIP codes. 10 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 10 link to their own website, 9 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Bars in Lancaster
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Rural City Taproom
- Address 25 West King Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Phone (717) 208-7664
- Website ruralcitybeer.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 4 PM-11 PM |
| Thu | 4 PM-11 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Sun | 11 AM-9 PM |
2 Tellus360
- Address 24 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
- Phone (717) 393-1660
- Website tellus360.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 4 PM-12 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 4 PM-12 AM |
| Wed | 12 PM-12 AM |
| Thu | 12 PM-12 AM |
| Fri | 12 PM-1:45 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-1:45 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-10 PM |
3 Lancaster Dispensing Company
- Address 33-35 North Market Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Phone (717) 299-4602
- Website dispensingco.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-12 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 12 AM-2 AM, 11 AM-12 AM |
| Wed | 12 AM-2 AM, 11 AM-12 AM |
| Thu | 12 AM-2 AM, 11 AM-12 AM |
| Fri | 12 AM-2 AM, 11 AM-12 AM |
| Sat | 12 AM-2 AM, 11 AM-12 AM |
| Sun | 12 AM-2 AM, 12 PM-10 PM |
4 Shot & Bottle
- Address 2 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Phone (717) 617-2159
- Website shotandbottle.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Fri | 9 AM-12 AM |
| Sat | 9 AM-12 AM |
| Sun | 9 AM-3 PM |
5 Annie Bailey's
- Address 28-30 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
- Phone (717) 393-4000
- Website anniebaileys.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 4 PM-10 PM, Fr 16:00-2 AM, Sa 11:00-2 AM, Su 11:00-7 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 4 PM-10 PM, Fr 16:00-2 AM, Sa 11:00-2 AM, Su 11:00-7 PM |
| Wed | 4 PM-10 PM, Fr 16:00-2 AM, Sa 11:00-2 AM, Su 11:00-7 PM |
| Thu | 4 PM-10 PM, Fr 16:00-2 AM, Sa 11:00-2 AM, Su 11:00-7 PM |
6 Iron Hill Brewery
- Address 781 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Phone (717) 291-9800
- Website ironhillbrewery.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-10 PM |
7 Meduseld Meadery
- Address 252 Harrisburg Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Phone (717) 208-6144
- Website meduseldmeadery.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 6 PM-10 PM |
| Thu | 6 PM-10 PM |
| Fri | 6 PM-10 PM |
| Sat | 1 PM-10 PM |
| Sun | 1 PM-6 PM |
8 P.J. Whelihan's Pub and Restaurant
- Address 1569 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
- Phone (717) 205-4700
- Website locations.pjspub.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 Spring House Brewing Company
- Address 209 Hazel Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Phone (717) 984-2530
- Website springhousebeer.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11:30 AM-10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:30 AM-10 PM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM-10 PM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM-10 PM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM-11 PM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM-11 PM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM-9 PM |
10 Lancaster Brewing Company
- Address 302 North Plum Street, PA 17602
- Phone (717) 391-6258
- Website lancasterbrewing.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11:30 AM-12 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:30 AM-12 AM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM-12 AM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM-12 AM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM-2 AM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM-2 AM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM-12 AM |
How to choose bars in Lancaster
- 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster
Lancaster County's Amish and Mennonite craftspeople make it a well-known source of handmade furniture, quilts and farm products, and many of these businesses close on Sundays.
Many of the best-rated businesses sit just outside the city in Manheim Township, East Lampeter or Lititz, so it's worth widening your search a few miles.
Lancaster is in Lancaster County, and local phone numbers use the 717 and 223 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Chestnut Hill, Cabbage Hill, Northeast, Southeast, West End, Musser Park.
Frequently asked questions
Which bars in Lancaster are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Rural City Taproom, Tellus360, Lancaster Dispensing Company, Shot & Bottle, Iron Hill Brewery, Meduseld Meadery. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of Lancaster do these bars cover?
The bars on this list are located in ZIP codes 17601, 17602, 17603. 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 Lancaster restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.
Where can I check restaurant health inspections in Lancaster?
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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