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    Hildy's Tavern

    4.2 (25 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Kurt I.

    A decent dive with a damned good jukebox. The downfall - near F&M, and you get the occasional dbag, but always a decent mix of people that always keep it interesting. Cheap beer for cheap, chump.

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    Chrystalle B.

    Hildy's is a special place. A place where people attempt to relive their college years. A place where if you enter even for a split second you will leave reeking of cigarette smoke. When going to Hildy's you MUST take it for what it is: a towny dive bar. That said, they actually have some stellar local beer available here and also everything you'd expect. A good time will be had, but don't be surprised if your significant other asks you to burn your clothes upon your return home.

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    8 years ago

    hildys made me lose my beer virginity. Their pbr on tap is amazing, but the best part is 100% the greeeeeen tea shot

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    9 years ago

    always fun, always friendly..a nice place to have a few cold ones. Really nothing negative to say..

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    8 years ago

    This is the best damn dive bar in Lancaster! Just the kind of corner bar I used to hang out in when I grew up in Philly!

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    10 years ago

    Thanks to Dave we have the booze we drink. Special shout out to Kim, Crystal, & Jeff for making our visits special.

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    11 years ago

    Best dive bar in Lancaster City! Cold beer, cheap prices and cool owners. What else more could you possibly want?

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    17 years ago

    This bar rules. its a big Franklin and Marshall bar. the local crowd on weekends kicks ass!!!!

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    The Coffin Bar

    3.8(66 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    To the owner - If at all possible add partition style seating/tables. It may help with the noise…read moretraveling in the room. Music isn't the issue, it's other loud tables that drown out conversation. We love the music and atmosphere but it's a bit uncomfortable. For visitors - it's a theme/gimmick bar, a lot of fun. However, the food & drink is the real surprise here! It's absolutely phenomenal. Best smash burger I've ever had. Best fries. Best veggie sandwich. It's simple, yet top quality. The drinks - the shots - locked in my memory forever! Plus the music selection has always been on point for the theme. Best in the county. Overall - so why not 5 stars? This bar is a must. I want to spend more time there drinking and hanging out. It's just missing some comfort features that prevents that. It's a small space so business wise it makes sense. I'm a little selfish wanting to spend more time there, but with more personal seating options. Owner(s) Help make this a 5 star and hear me out! Far from a 3.8 rating. I would offer some type of help/investment if needed.

    If you're looking for a bar with personality, this place definitely delivers. The goth and punk…read moreaesthetic is carried throughout the entire space, from the music to the eclectic decor, with plenty of quirky details that make it fun to look around while you sip your drink I was pleasantly surprised by the food menu, too. It's much more extensive than I expected for a bar. While the food isn't necessarily the star of the show, it's solid and pairs well with the drinks. We ordered the kimchi fries, which made for a great snack to share The cocktail menu is the real highlight. There are plenty of creative drinks with clever goth-inspired names, including the signature Death Mix. Whether you like something sweet, strong, or adventurous, there's a good chance you'll find something that catches your eye. It's the kind of menu that makes you want to come back and work your way through the rest Service was fantastic from start to finish. Everyone was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere that matched the fun energy of the bar If you're in the area, this spot is absolutely worth checking out. Between the unique theme, creative cocktails, and great hospitality, it's a memorable experience that's a refreshing change from the usual neighborhood bar!

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    Annie Bailey's Irish Public House

    3.8(622 reviews)
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    I was in town recently and found this place on yelp as it was close to my hotel. The interior is…read morea classic Irish pub. Ware it was a beautiful night we went and sat in the outdoor patio. There was quite a crowd at the bar, which I think may have been attributed to happy hour as it seemed to clear out about halfway through our dinner. We had the Irish soda bread and in order of chips for a starter. The soda bread was served with butter and jam. It was pretty good. The chips appeared to be hand, cut, and well fried. They had a very good taste of them. They were served with three sauces, two of which were cream based and were pretty tasty. The third was supposed to be a curry sauce, but it was extremely thin and did not have a great deal of flavor. I have the bangers and mash and my wife had a steak. Both were very good. Service was OK but the bartender who poured my second Guinness could probably take a remedial lesson in how to pour a Guinness as it was definitely not a proper pour. All in all if I were in the area again, I would probably come here.

    I wanted to like this place because the decor and initial feel is on point. Having said that, I'm…read morebig into food quality and value and this place was not great at either. Having a Guinness is always nice and, my shepherd's pie was pretty good, but the fish and chips was as bad as it gets and it was all a bit overpriced. The shepherd's pie had a nice presentation and good taste, although perhaps a bit low on meat. The fish and chips looked like someone's first ever attempt at making it. A greasy mess with more batter than fish. Service was slow as well.

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    3.5(187 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I was one of the 1st to be here opening week. I have been here 100 plus times. Why you ask.. 12…read morestories, 120 feet above the city. I can tell you where the sun sets every night of the year. June 20 is summer solstice and the sun set to the right of the Greist Building. (One of the tallest in the city.) The sun sets 8:37 today so be there at 8 to enjoy the show. I have seen many staff members come and go. ok for the Ambiance and the sole reason I keep returning. The big city view, at sunset and the fire pits come on after dark. Step aside Manhattan. The food.. is not the best of choices. Brick oven pizza your best choice. Service is pretty good. Too Tall Luke is the best bartender. You just can't beat the view. There have been times I came here for the sunset 4 or 5 times a week. Exchange.... I will be Back and Back and Back. but get some better food choices

    : ) View from roof is great. We sat at the bar. : )…read moreBartender was great. Friendly. Prompt. : ( Food was bad Started with the chicken tenders (see pic). Way, way over cooked. Not quite burnt. Dry. Hard. Nuggets were mostly breading (see pic) which we removed. Cucumber slices that came with the chicken were nice/brined. We stopped after the chicken tenders : ( : ( Old Fashioned was weak : ) blueberry martini was good So maybe just come for drinks and ambience?

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