Best Bars in State College, PA
Looking for bars in State College? 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 State College, spread across 1 ZIP code. 5 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 9 link to their own website, 8 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Bars in State College
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Cafe 210 West
- Address 210 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 237-3449
- Website cafe210.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-2 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Wed | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Thu | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Fri | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Sun | 11 AM-2 AM |
2 Brothers Bar & Grill
- Address 134 South Allen Street, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 996-1909
- Website brothersbar.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-2 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Wed | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Thu | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Fri | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Sun | 11 AM-2 AM |
3 Sharkies Bar
- Address 110 Sowers Street, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 238-3566
- Website sharkiespsu.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 2 PM-2 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 2 PM-2 AM |
| Wed | 2 PM-2 AM |
| Thu | 2 PM-2 AM |
| Fri | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Sun | 2 PM-2 AM |
4 Bill Pickle's Tap Room
- Address 106 South Allen Street, State College, PA 16801
- Website billpicklestaproom.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-12 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Wed | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Thu | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Fri | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Sun | 11 AM-12 AM |
5 Phyrst
- Address 111 East Beaver Avenue, State College, PA 16801
- Website phyrst.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 7 PM-2 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 7 PM-2 AM |
| Wed | 7 PM-2 AM |
| Thu | 5 PM-2 AM |
| Fri | 5 PM-2 AM |
| Sat | 5 PM-2 AM |
| Sun | 7 PM-2 AM |
6 Chumley's
- Address 108 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 238-4446
Opening hours
| Mon | 4 PM-1 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 4 PM-1 AM |
| Wed | 4 PM-1 AM |
| Thu | 4 PM-1 AM |
| Fri | 4 PM-1 AM |
| Sat | 4 PM-1 AM |
7 Champ's Downtown
- Address 139 South Allen Street, State College, PA 16801
- Website champsdowntown.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 4 PM-2 AM, Sa, Su 12:00-2 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 4 PM-2 AM, Sa, Su 12:00-2 AM |
| Wed | 4 PM-2 AM, Sa, Su 12:00-2 AM |
| Thu | 4 PM-2 AM, Sa, Su 12:00-2 AM |
| Fri | 4 PM-2 AM, Sa, Su 12:00-2 AM |
8 Local Whiskey
- Address 107 East Beaver Avenue, State College, PA 16801
- Website localwhiskeybar.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-2 AM |
| Sat | 12 PM-2 AM |
| Sun | 12 PM-12 AM |
9 A's Pub
- Address 116 South Allen Street, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 861-3530
- Website mclanahansmarket.com
10 Big Spring Spirits at the Scholar
- Address 201 East Beaver Avenue, State College, PA 16801
- Website bigspringspirits.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 5 PM-11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 5 PM-11 PM |
| Wed | 5 PM-11 PM |
| Thu | 5 PM-11 PM |
| Fri | 5 PM-11 PM |
| Sat | 5 PM-11 PM |
| Sun | 5 PM-11 PM |
How to choose bars in State College
- 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 State College 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 State College
Demand for many services, from movers to cleaners to restaurants, rises and falls with the Penn State academic calendar, especially at move-in and move-out.
Book movers, hotels and restaurants well in advance around home football games, graduation and Arts Fest in July.
State College is in Centre County, and local phone numbers use the 814 area code. Popular areas include Downtown, College Heights, Highlands, Holmes-Foster, Penn State campus, Nittany Crossing, Park Forest.
Frequently asked questions
Which bars in State College are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Cafe 210 West, Brothers Bar & Grill, Sharkies Bar, Bill Pickle's Tap Room, Phyrst, Chumley's. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of State College do these bars cover?
The bars on this list are located in ZIP codes 16801. 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 State College restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.
Where can I check restaurant health inspections in State College?
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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