We go here often and always have the best time! Great service and classic drinks. This is a hidden…read moregem in Downtown Allentown - a must see!

Love Strange Brew! They have a wide selection of beers, a long oval-shaped bar, friendly staff, and…read morethe chef, Reef, is incredible. The owners have been adding arcade games to the dining area and have a very respectable collection by now, including classics like NBA Jam and Mortal Kombat 4. Also, a nice seating area outside for when the weather is decent. This place is always hoppin in the summertime. A great bar to go with friends for several hours or just stop in for a quick drink.

Mia was amazing. She was patient and kind. The food was amazing. The WINGS! Day-um! Bangin'!…read moreLoved them. Their 'Super Hot' sauce taste good but just a little too hot for me. Yeah, atmosphere is good. They have lots of cool retro games. The clientele was friendly, quiet and nice. And the beer list. God. They had Saint Bernardus APT 12. I haven't had that since I lived in the city. I love this place. I'll be back in about three months. My humblest regards, k.david

It was a nice Saturday in mid-May and my girlfriend and I wanted to try someplace new. We landed at…read moreMax and Butters. We had hoped to sit outside but a family had their kids running wild so we ducked inside. The establishment is one long, eclectic rectangle with a hodgepodge of art and decoration without any noticeable theme or cohesion. They served me a wonderful Reyka martini and we had breakfast for dinner because the dinner offerings didn't leave an impression. My girlfriend had three over-easy eggs with smoked bacon and I had a grilled chicken omelet with gruyere and spinach with a side of potatoes. The omelet was excellent. The potatoes could have been a crispier by they were fresh. My girlfriend enjoyed her dish as well. For a Saturday, it was strange that they had only one server and one cook in the kitchen. Even so, our server was wonderful and kind. We hope to return soon and actually have breakfast for breakfast!

After an afternoon at the museum, the Honey and I were famished! We walked to Hamilton Street and…read moreamongst the many eateries, chose this place. What a beautiful space! With its airy outside patio and spacious interior, we loved the vibe. We were warmly greeted by our server Paige and were seated. Our spicy margaritas had just the right amount of kick! We were off to a great start... We dined on chili and a dish called El Fresco. The El Fresco are marinated seasoned chicken chunks served on a bed of sliced mozzarella and tomatoes. It was so savory and satisfying. The Honey could not stop saying how good the chili was!! I was lucky enough to get a spoonful (or two) before it was all gone! You will not go wrong with either one of these dishes. Paige was nice enough to answer my questions about the Brunch menu and history of the restaurant. She directed me to the wall where an article about the owner Marta was hanging. We then had the pleasure of meeting her when she came by the table to check on us. We're so happy we stopped in. The food and service were top notched. When we're in the area again, we're definitely returning. If we lived in the area I could see us becoming regulars here. I suggest you pay them a visit...if you're local to the area or out of towners, you won't be disappointed!! Thank me later.

Pennsylvania Allentown bar and restaurant. great local spot with good drinks and professional staff…read moreand bartenders. These guys know how to poor a good drinks I ordered a Stromboli and it was top notch. very unexpectedly great for bar food. The clientele were fun and happy. Was glad to be there and meet the locals. Try welcoming.

Nice neighborhood bar. Nothing fancy but a place to have a drink or two with friends. In addition…read morethey have some of the nicest staff, friendly and attentive.

Traveling for business and was thrilled with our decision to eat here...we'd come back again…read moreanytime we're in the area! View across the street was really cool too!

I've been there 4 times. One ate there 3 times as one time the door was locked at noon on a Friday…read moreso I left. No complaints on the food as the wings and cheesesteak are very good. The last time, the service was horrible. I was the 2nd person to sit at the bar. The bartender obviously knew the other guy as they chatted up like I wasn't even there. After the bartender finally dropped her 12 f bomb in her conversation, I interrupted and asked if I could order. When to food came, she placed it in front of me and walked away. No utensils. No ketchup. Nothing. Thankfully it was a sandwich and fries. The other two times I was there, the bartenders were very engaging.

A new place on East side! The glasses are cold, the drinks are spot on and the food (at least the…read moretacos) are great. They had plenty of servers who knew their stuff and the ambiance is a darker sports lounge vibe. Love's menu is quite eclectic as they traverse the food landscapes of "American", Hispanic, and Asian. Their sushi bar looks interesting- I look forward to trying it when I return and I'll update my review accordingly. I was surprised how empty the place was on a weekend night- I hope they can survive and thrive as a fresh hangout on the East side.

Hey everyone so I decided to try this new spot in Allentown call Love's Lounge. I think it's been…read moreopen for about a year. The waitress is nice and very attentive. They have a little outside seating and all the way in the back is a lounge area. They are open from 12pm to 2am. We went around 7pm on a Saturday evening. FYI they do have their own parking. It wasn't that packed around that time. Their food menu is nice. So we order for drinks a Honey comb and a The Uprising as well as the Pink Dragon . The uprising is pretty much a tequila sunrise lol the only difference is they added whipped cream on top.For appetizers we order the sweet and hot wings with the bone(they have a boneless option as well). As well as the bacalaitos. For the entrees we order the surf and turf (lobster tail )mofongo with garlic sauce ugh just amazing. The other entree was white rice beans and toastones with churrasco . If you like hookah they do serve that as well let me not forget for all my sushi lovers they do have a sushi station and when I say the chef makes the sushi look so pretty you get to see it made right in front of you . The only downfall I would bring up is that gratuity is all ready included and sheeesh it's 18%. Other than that I would go again to see how the vibe is for the lounge at a later time . Oh and to get some more food because that mofongo was delicious.

I love their service and the food is delicious. The employees are very helpful and professionalread more

Pennsylvania Rye Company is a New American restaurant and whiskey bar located on Hamilton Street in…read moreAllentown. It's open Wednesday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM and Sunday from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. My friend and I made our first visit early Friday evening. The service was good, and the food more than lived up to expectations. We started with tender, well-seasoned beef skewers, crispy buffalo wings over blue cheese, and perfectly cooked roasted cauliflower paired with a tasty tzatziki sauce and pickled onion. For my entree, I ordered the maple-glazed short rib. It was incredibly tender, practically melting in my mouth, and came with creamy sweet potato puree and roasted shallots. My friend ordered the rich, deeply flavorful bolognese. Although she received the small plate portion rather than the entree, it wasn't a major issue as we had more than enough food. There are still many items on the menu I'd like to try, and after such a strong first visit, I'll most certainly be back.

I attended Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Part II in DC, and overall it was a really enjoyable…read moreexperience--especially for fans of Poe--but with a few logistical quirks worth noting. First, "speakeasy" is definitely used loosely here. The event took place in a ballroom at the Kellogg Conference Hotel, with a stage set up at the front and several round 8-top tables arranged throughout the room. It felt more like a small theatrical performance with table seating than an intimate, hidden speakeasy-style venue. One thing to flag: the event FAQ mentioned that some venues may have a pre-show bar but no food. That wasn't the case here--the hotel actually had food available for purchase before the show. So if that matters to you, it's worth checking directly with the venue rather than relying solely on the event website. The performers truly carry the entire experience. They handle everything--checking tickets, seating guests, serving cocktails, and performing--which is impressive but also leads to some occasional disorganization. When we arrived, there wasn't great communication between the ticket checker and the usher, so some guests seated themselves and had to be moved later. It didn't ruin anything, but smoother coordination would make the start of the evening feel more polished. As for the cocktails: you get four, one paired with each story. Unfortunately, this was probably the most underwhelming part. The drinks weren't very strong--you could barely taste the alcohol--and despite the website showing nice glassware, they were actually served in plastic cups. It didn't quite live up to the "cocktail experience" expectation. That said, the performance itself was fantastic. The cast was engaging, energetic, and clearly passionate about Poe's work. They performed The Pit and the Pendulum, The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, and The Fall of the House of Usher, and each was brought to life in a compelling way. There were even a few ad-libbed moments that added humor and kept the show feeling fresh. The actors also did a great job interacting with the audience at each table while serving drinks, which added a personal touch. Overall, despite a few hiccups with logistics and the cocktails, the strength of the performances makes this a worthwhile experience--especially if you're a Poe fan.

The performance was fantastic and the cocktails were fabulous! The facility was nice but if I…read morecould change one thing it would be the chairs.

The food has always been awesome in this place. The portions are enormous. Almost too big…read more Drinks were heavy handed on the double captain and cokes. No complaints here. I had a good old cheeseburger. The husband has a sausage parm sandwich. We were very satisfied overall. Lots of TVs to keep you entertained.

Wish I could have tried the food, but they don't seem to follow their own process for seating. I…read morewas told to call when I was 15 to 20 minutes away to get on the list. However, when I called 19 minutes before my ETA, the person answering the phone said "There's 4 parties ahead of you". I said, "OK, please put me on the list." That apparently did not compute. Rather than waste more time, we went to the West End Taproom where we were seated and treated LIKE CUSTOMERS.

Calling this place Fun House is a joke. The second you walk in, you're hit with a wall of stale…read morecigarette smoke so thick it feels like you're inhaling an ashtray. The smell clings to your clothes, your hair, your soul -- I had to shower twice just to feel human again. The entire bar feels grimy and neglected, like no one's cleaned anything since the early 2000s. Floors are sticky, the air is heavy, and the vibe is just straight-up disgusting. If you enjoy wheezing your way through a drink while questioning your life choices, this might be your spot. Otherwise, do yourself a favor and go literally anywhere else. I've been to dive bars. This isn't a dive bar -- it's a health hazard.

We loved Funhouse! Open pretty late and punk rock vibes. We had great drinks and met cool people…read more Would definitely be a regular spot if I lived in town.