Best Bars in Reading, PA
Looking for bars in Reading? 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 Reading, spread across 5 ZIP codes. 9 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 7 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 Reading
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Liberty Ale House
- Address 1501 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19607
- Phone (610) 370-7895
- Website thelibertytaproom.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-12 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Wed | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Thu | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Fri | 11 AM-2 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-2 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-12 AM |
2 Brewer's Bar and Grill
- Address 101 South 3rd Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611
- Phone (610) 375-8760
- Website brewersbarandgrill.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-11 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-11 PM |
3 Oakbrook Brewing Company
- Address 628 Park Avenue, Reading, PA 19611
- Phone (484) 755-5289
- Website oakbrookbrew.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 4 PM-9 PM |
| Thu | 4 PM-9 PM |
| Fri | 4 PM-10 PM |
| Sat | 12 PM-8 PM |
| Sun | 12 PM-5 PM |
4 The Barley Mow
- Address 719 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611
- Phone (484) 926-2094
- Website barleymowbeer.com
Opening hours
| Mon | closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 12 PM-9 PM |
| Wed | 12 PM-9 PM |
| Thu | 12 PM-9 PM |
| Fri | 12 PM-9 PM |
| Sat | 12 PM-9 PM |
| Sun | 10 AM-3 PM |
5 The Railroad House
- Address 152 Woodrow Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
- Phone (610) 678-1177
- Website railroadhouse.net
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 |
6 Schaylor Brewing Company
- Address 2390 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, PA 19607
- Phone (610) 750-5442
- Website schaylorbrewingcompany.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Sun | 11 AM-10 PM |
7 West Wyomissing Fire Company Social Quarters
- Address 2160 Cleveland Avenue, West Lawn, PA
- Phone (610) 678-9591
- Website wwfireco.wixsite.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 4 PM-11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 12 PM-12 AM, Fr-Sa 12:00-1 AM |
| Wed | 12 PM-12 AM, Fr-Sa 12:00-1 AM |
| Thu | 12 PM-12 AM, Fr-Sa 12:00-1 AM |
| Sun | 12 PM-12 AM, Fr-Sa 12:00-1 AM |
8 Traveler's Pub
- Address 1701 Cotton Street, Reading, PA 19606
- Phone (610) 373-7372
Opening hours
| Mon | 12 PM-2 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 12 PM-2 AM |
| Wed | 12 PM-2 AM |
| Thu | 12 PM-2 AM |
| Fri | 12 PM-2 AM |
| Sat | 12 PM-2 AM |
| Sun | 12 PM-2 AM |
9 Lincoln Park Fire Company
- Address 310 Old Fritztown Road, Reading, PA
- Phone (610) 777-0494
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 11 AM-8 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-8 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-6 PM |
10 Mike's Tavern
- Address 135 Exeter Street, Reading, PA 19610
Opening hours
| Mon | 3 PM-11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 3 PM-11 PM |
| Wed | 3 PM-11 PM |
| Thu | 3 PM-11 PM |
| Fri | 3 PM-11:59 PM |
| Sat | 3 PM-11:59 PM |
How to choose bars in Reading
- 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 Reading 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 Reading
Reading's Department of Codes Services issues building permits and rental licenses, and contractors working in the city must be registered with the city as well as with the state.
Many Reading businesses are bilingual in English and Spanish, and a lot of services are clustered in the surrounding boroughs such as Wyomissing, West Reading and Shillington.
Reading is in Berks County, and local phone numbers use the 610 and 484 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Centre Park, Callowhill, Glenside, Millmont, Northeast Reading, Southside, Oakbrook.
Frequently asked questions
Which bars in Reading are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Liberty Ale House, Brewer's Bar and Grill, Oakbrook Brewing Company, The Barley Mow, The Railroad House, Schaylor Brewing Company. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of Reading do these bars cover?
The bars on this list are located in ZIP codes 19606, 19607, 19608, 19610, 19611. 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 Reading restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.
Where can I check restaurant health inspections in Reading?
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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