We were walking around the area and wanted a small bite - salad or some small eats. We walked…read morearound and around and couldn't find anything else that caught our eye so we went back to The Coffin. They welcomed us in, told us to sit at any open table. They stay true to their name with their decor. They were coffin shaped shelves, gothic/satanic themed wallpaper. It's all very well done. Very unique! One of the staff members came over to tell us that their beer and spirits are all from PA. This was music to our ears! We ordered a local IPA. We shared the Brussels Caesar salad. It had crispy brussels sprouts and arugula. Topped homemade crouton. Dusted with Parmesan. It was delicious! Loved this spot! Will go back the next time we're in town!

Coffin Bar is one of the more distinctive brunch spots in Lancaster, and it works better in…read moredaylight than I expected. The vibe leans goth, with a definite metal/punk edge rather than a tightly curated "theme bar" look. It's not as uniformly designed as the name might suggest, but it is interesting and cohesive enough to feel intentional. During brunch, the space is well-lit, and they keep the heavy metal/thrash/punk soundtrack going at a very low volume, exactly the right choice. It supports the aesthetic without turning brunch into a performance. The food is the reason to come. The menu is built around the seven deadly sins (Lust, Gluttony, Wrath, etc.), and everything we tried was outstanding. Between the two of us we had Lust and Gluttony, and both were excellent, high quality, well-executed, and clearly made with care. Service was solid: efficient, reasonably quick, and professional. Not overly chatty, but attentive enough that you don't feel ignored. Drinks were fine. The mimosa and Bloody Mary were exactly what you'd expect: competent and enjoyable, nothing gimmicky. Logistics are also manageable for a downtown spot. Parking exists in the area, including garages nearby, and it's a comfortable walk if you're already in the city center. Overall: a fun, slightly offbeat atmosphere paired with genuinely great brunch food. If you like a darker aesthetic but still want a bright, relaxed daytime meal, Coffin Bar is an easy recommendation.

Driving through but stopped for beer and food. If I lived locally this would be my regular place…read more Scale: 1-5 Beer: 5 - Haze Farmer Hazy IPA is delicious. Lots of tasty looking beers on the draft list so asked for a flight. I was impressed with how tasty every different style was. Atmosphere: 5 - Relaxed. Great wooden bar sort of feels like an Irish pub. Service: 5 - Got a seat near the bar and was served by the bartender. Beer delivery is quick and friendly. Food: Great menu of bar food. Lots of people eating pizza but I prefer to drink my carbs so I had one of their phat 1/2# burgers. Cultural/Political Agenda (1-5): 5 -Everyone is welcome. No preachy nonsense or virtue signaling, just beer, as it should be.

When in Lancaster, it's a must visit!…read more While the parking lot if pretty darn small & it feels up quickly, the beer makes up for it! This is a charming antique feeling brewery with lots of beers to choose from!

I was shopping at Lancaster Central Market and stopped here for a bite. Great atmosphere. One very…read morenice young man taking care of Everything! It had a German hot dog and a great can of bourbon and ginger ale! Great stop!

Great food and the crab cake was *perfection*. Sat in the "bar" section and definitely felt like…read moreour waitress was overworked? But she gave an enthusiastic endorsement of the crab cake and was right! Loved loved loved the caramel apple "beer" with the caramel and cinnamon sugar rim, but calling it a beer seems not quite right, esp to advertise as gluten free. Ambiance was decent, hated to see fox news but noise level was ok at least!

Another fabulous visit to Cartel...early start on a Friday…read more.. Friendly greeting and service here are standard, thank you! The Cask was pumping out English Pub Ale again, and they had it on tap for those who prefer the gas. Simply amazing (cask). Since Pines was not flowing, moved on the Centient IPA, similar to the west coast style Pines...my bullseye. We finished with a 6oz pour of the Rye barrel aged, not my style but good experience. The French onion soup is always hearty and satisfying. It was only outdone by the beef/cheddar sandwich. Lori had the carnitas tacos, one of our favs! I can't say enough about the authenticity and quality here, in brews, food and service! Thank you! Go here!

Stopped by for apps and drinks on a Wednesday. It was both poker and wing night so it was busy. The…read morestaff however was very attentive and service was quick. The nachoes were really good, we liked the presentation and the diced peppers. Beers were good, my husband enjoyed the Arboreus and Old Grad pours specifically.

Rieker Bottle Works is a piece of Lancaster history and the young woman who was working walked us…read morethru it! Friendly staff, awesome selection, and amazing to go adult slushies:)

This place has it all. One of the best selections of beer in the area with great customer service…read moreto boot. Patrick knows his stuff and is always very welcoming and willing to help. Plus he always my favorite brewery (Levante Brewing) in stock! Keep up the great work!

Ware am I? The Warehouse District Beer Garden. What does this place house? A sandbox, a few porta…read morepotties, some shady picnic tables, some food vendors, a beer tent, cornhole, and space for live music. Are they district about what time the food vendors open? Nope, we were there at 12 and they didn't really get started until 130. What kind of beer do they have? I don't remember the whole list but there was a sour, an IPA, and a frozen beer slushie type thing. Is it really a garden? The plant boxes were looking a little sad, it's mostly a concrete jungle. Cool spot to grab a chill drink and hang out. We enjoyed the loaded nachos (even though the cheese was whiz), the pork and chicken skewers were a bit dry from a Latin food vendor (I forget the name).

The pizza here is such a great balance of crisp and chewy. The cheeses are fresh and flavorful. The…read morecraft beer selection is fun. What a solid option for a relaxed date or hang out. The mini cupcakes at the register are delightful as well. Get one. You know you want to.

Happen to be in Lancaster for 24 hours and it's always fun to stop at The Fridge. It's on Mulberry…read moreStreet close to the corner of Harrisburg Avenue, tucked in behind the Lancaster Arts Hotel. Their selection of cans is not as large as it used to be in the early days, but I think that's because they actually have more taps now. So three of the refrigerators now have kegs in them rather than cans. They also still have a nice little food menu with pizzas and sandwiches and things and I hear that the edamame hummus is outstanding. In fact, my sister-in-law brought back two containers of it to go for a friend in Connecticut who loves it so much I actually bought a 12 pack of Lawson's Little Sip to go. They do have a small kind of tight parking lot to the right of their store, but otherwise you can usually find some street parking in the summer they have tables out front.

Tator beef brisket was terrible.. had no flavor, meat was tough…read more. bad experience, won't waste my hard earned money here again Was offered another dish but didn't have time to wait

This is a favorite spot of ours. We have come a few times, always at lunch and love it! The staff…read moreis always very friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. We are always amazed at the consistent level of great customer service we receive here. The vibe is a definitely a neighborhood bar feel. We also have no complaints about the food, everything we've tried has been delicious!

We've been to this local spot twice now. The service is always really great and the bartender is…read morevery welcoming. We've had mostly appetizers and have not been disappointed. We have not been to any special nights but the event calendar dos appear to offer a lot of options throughout the week.

We went here earlier this week during happy hour. Wife was excited to try one of their special…read morePittsburgh beers (loved it) and an IPA (enjoyed it) and I had the spiked seltzer, which I also enjoyed. We also ordered their special happy hour smash burger ($6). That burger was yummy and I could have eaten two more. The bartender was attentive and made sure everything was ok with us. They had a sour in their to go case, so we'll absolutely be back when they have another sour. The only downside is parking, but if there's other stuff you'd like to do (plenty to do in Lancaster), it makes it worth it.

Tried my best to give this bar a chance. Dramatic decline in patronage. I enjoyed going to this…read moreneighborhood bar. Unfortunately, the neighborhood aspect is gone, and it's become an attraction of less than desirable. Sorry for the new management. Even closing at midnight fights outside. This was a great place- great staff good food just attracting known drug dealers and fights in the streets outside. Maybe time to close for a few months and 'remodel' .

I truly wanted this to be my local go-to spot. I gave it a chance with every intention of…read moresupporting a small business in my community. But after witnessing some deeply inappropriate and offensive behavior from the owner, I can no longer in good conscience continue to support this establishment. The owner of Musser, Pat, initially seemed like an okay guy. However, that impression quickly changed when I began to notice troubling behavior. On one occasion, I watched and heard him making racially charged jokes. I come from a time when people didn't take offense easily, and even then, I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt--after all, he didn't know me and I didn't know him. But things escalated. I was present as in right there when a UPS driver--an African American man--walked in, and Pat referred to him as "his chocolate UPS driver." That comment made me pause. Still, I tried to brush it off, thinking maybe I caught it out of context. However, another visit left no room for interpretation. An African American inspector walked in, and without hesitation, Pat called him "Jamaal." The man immediately corrected him, saying, "Hey man, that's not my name--my name is Keith. Call me by my name." The assumption, the stereotype, and the casualness of that moment were disturbing. Why is the owner of a local bar so comfortable addressing African Americans with whatever name or label he sees fit? It's not only disrespectful, it's unacceptable. I work hard. I spend my money to enjoy good food, cold beer, and quality time withmy friends. I choose to support businesses that reflect those values--and this is not one of them! I will never return to this establishment. What's most troubling is that this behavior appears to be ongoing and unaddressed! Lancaster has too many incredible spots that deserve our time, support, and dollars. This is not one of them.