Sweet spot for the the east shore events and whatnot. Never…read morehad an issue and would highly recommend seeing a tribute band. Close and comfort for the most part Just don't get your toe apart

XL Live has quickly become one of my favorite venues in central PA for rock and metal shows. I've…read morebeen there a bunch of times now, most recently for Highly Suspect and Dead Poet Society, and every time I leave thinking the same thing: this place just gets it. First of all, the ticket prices are INSANELY reasonable. We paid around $38 for a sold out Highly Suspect show, which feels almost fake in 2026 concert economy. You're seeing nationally touring bands from just a few feet away without needing to sell a kidney for nosebleed seats. The vibe is low key, relaxed, and focused on the music. No weird pretentious atmosphere. No bad sightlines. Pretty much everywhere you stand gives you a solid view of the stage, and the acoustics are genuinely good. It feels intimate. There are multiple bars, a small food menu, pool tables, seating areas, recliners, and one of my favorite parts the openair patio area outside. You can sit outside by the fireplaces, still hear the music, and watch the performance on TVs if you need a breather from the crowd. Such a smart setup. The venue itself feels clean and well maintained, and there's plenty of parking, which is another thing that shouldn't feel rare at a concert venue but somehow does. My only complaint from this last show was entry. Doors were listed at 7 and the line was wrapped around the building and through the parking lot by the time we got there around 7:15. It took until almost 8 PM to actually get inside, so security/check-in definitely moved slower than expected for a sold out show. That said? I'll absolutely keep going back. Cheap tickets, great sound, close to the stage, easy parking, and a true rock venue atmosphere without all the nonsense. XL Live is one of those places that reminds you concerts are supposed to feel FUN.

Came for the after party for my sisters wedding. Got a few bottles for the 30 or so people we had…read moreand the staff was really nice and super accommodating. We had a great time, music was fun - kept us all dancing until they closed. Brian the manager took good care of us. Would definitely recommend.

$10 cover charge on an empty Friday night with maybe 15 people in the "VIP" section aka millennial…read moreholiday office party, weird vibes from staff and unwelcoming. Their attempt at being sophisticated came off as rude and off putting. We paid the cover and left 10 mins later? Should've listened to the guy outside telling us it wasn't worth it.

I used to enjoy this place weekends late at night for a different vibe than all other downtown…read morebars. But then I went here Saturday night around 1 am and was charged a $5 cover. When did they start that? Why? To kill off their business obviously. The door man told us we'd have to wait a few minutes to "clear some people out," so I'm thinking it's packed and poppin'. Cleared out, yes, poppin', no. Basically, I will return again only if: I'm too drunk to remember why I shouldn't go here or if I have a date I want to dance with alone on the dance floor. Or maybe take a dump in the bathroom since it's not too busy and I could have privacy. All three above scenarios seem unlikely, so I won't be back any time soon.

Knock has to be one of the coolest bars in the Harrisburg area, and I cannot wait to go back…read more I recently visited Knock during Harrisburg's parade day, after a long day of day drinking. My best friend, who lives locally, told us about the place. We were hesitant leaving the comfort of 2nd street, but we followed her down Pine Street and stopped at the entrance to "Madam Knock's Pine Street Beauty Parlor." After giving the bouncer the weekly password (this can be found on their facebook /knock.hbg, twitter @knock_hbg, or instagram @knock_hbg), we went up a flight of stairs and entered the Beauty Parlor. The Beauty Parlor was set up perfectly, and after giving the password one more time, the bookshelf vanished to the side.... and TA DA! We entered the Speakeasy, a whole new world. The music was pumping, the drinks were flowing, people were dancing, the lights were low, and we were in for a good time. The entire bar/ club has a Prohibition-era style fashion with dark hardwood floors, lots of purple, and chandeliers. The bar was located all the way to the back, which is also where the exit is. There is a dance floor in the middle, and centered is a DJ. There are a few seating areas in addition to the VIP sections. I think there was a total of 3 VIP sections which ran about $250 + per a night. The drinks were fruity and presented well- I wish I could comment on the price, but I really can't recall. You can browse their drink menu on their website. Knock is only open on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 PM until 2 AM. This is a Harrisburg MUST.

Everything about this screams, Irish speakeasy! As an appetizer, we ordered sausage, fried deviled…read moreeggs, which were surprisingly amazing with a honey mustard type of a sauce for dipping. My partner ordered fish and chips, which came out to be a huge piece of white fish, lightly battered and a generous portion of french fries, since Saint Paddy's day had passed. I ordered bangers and mash which again was amazing!. Sorry, no pictures this time.

This spot has a great atmosphere with an easy, laid-back vibe. The people are welcoming, the food…read moreis good--borderline top-tier--and the drinks are creative and well executed. The cocktails alone are worth the visit. The bartenders really know their craft, and the alcohol selection, including local beers, is solid. My only real issue is brunch. Every time I've visited after 12 p.m. (brunch is served until 2 p.m.), there's been a problem--either they're no longer taking food orders, the kitchen is backed up with a 45-minute wait, or they've simply run out of food. It comes off unprofessional and could definitely be handled better. I've noticed this becoming a growing trend during brunch service in general, and while some people suggest arriving as early as 10 a.m. for the best experience, consistency matters. If you're offering brunch, you should be properly staffed and prepared to serve guests throughout the full service window. Period. It's especially frustrating when you've traveled specifically to experience their culinary offerings and hit a wall like that. Overall, if you're looking for a spot that feels like a New York-style dive bar with elevated drinks and solid food--if you catch it at the right time--this place delivers. Just plan strategically if brunch is your goal.

Such a cool lil spot for drinks and great music! The outdoor seating is really cute, the DJ was…read moreawesome, and the bartenders were really nice. Too bad it started raining, we would have loved to stay there the whole time.

Love the bar! However it seems in recent days or possibly weeks that the ant problem has increased…read moreseverely! I was sitting in a chair away from a table and found one crawling on me and all over the bar by drink service areas, something that could be fixed!

Great service, good food, basic menu but customizable…read more Trying the breakfast spots around town. Lots of places not open till 7 or 8. This was one of the few places that was open, so came here for food. The ambiance is nice but old. This was a swanky place in the 00's but the times have changed. Not too far off from modern styles but not bad. Server was very kind, let me peruse the breakfast buffett and decide on my meal options. The buffett was very standard, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, bacon, assorted pastries, you know the drill. I looked through their menu and asked if they could do a French toast. They said it was on the menu and it wasn't. I then took a gamble. I told them to warm up some bananas and brown sugar and place that as a sauce on top of the French toast. Essentially trying to force them to make a impromptu bananas foster type French toast They tried, and the results were pretty good! They didn't actually warm up the bananas and brown sugar. Instead they warmed up the bananas and sprinkled brown sugar over the dish. They did add extra cinnamon so they mostly got it right. Then they put warm maple syrup on the base and put the French toast on it Although execution wise it was a slip, the flavors were all there. The French toast was custardy and cinnamon forward with the brown sugar, warmed banana, and maple syrup made for a great sweet bite. Price was 14 with the add-ons (not pictured is a very large bowl of vanilla ice cream. Little too big to add into pictures) which also included orange juice, coffee, and a side fruit. You get your money's worth for sure. Overall, a pretty successful gamble. Not the best breakfast fare but they go above and beyond for the customer.

We were visiting Harrisburg for about a day and a half so we didn't have a lot of time to check out…read moreall that the city had to offer. We were staying in the Crowne Plaza Hotel and since we didn't do too much research on the various restaurants in the area we ended up at Restaurant 23 because we thought it would be convenient. We were wrong. INTERIOR: The restaurant is located in the Crowne Plaza hotel and in viewing the photos from the previous reviews, it seems they have remodeled and added some pretty nice upgrades! ...But i'm afraid that's where the compliments end. SERVICE: This was a really nice restaurant. We were thinking the service would be great! We were wrong. To be blunt, service was terrible. We arrived about an hour and a half before closing to get something to eat before retiring for the night. There were only a couple people dining so we figured it shouldn't take long to eat and go. We were wrong. Our food took a little more than hour to arrive. How?! At that point we were the only couple in the restaurant. But we'll get to the food in a second. It took a bit to get seated and it took awhile for the waitress to greet us. We had a chance to check out the menu before arriving so we already had an idea of what we wanted. We didn't notice it at first because we were just looking at the food but at some point we noticed,at the top of the menu in big bold letters, they misspelled the name of their "Reastaurant." That is such a huge oversight considering "Reastaurant 23" was on every single menu and no one noticed. But okay fine, they didn't proofread but that doesn't mean the food isn't good. We were wrong. 45 minutes passed and the waitress told us that she checked on our food and it should be ready in a little bit. Once again, we were the only people in the "reastaurant" and there was no real explanation of why it was taking so long. Maybe they forgot the order. Maybe she didn't put it in the first place. Who knows? 20 Minutes later our food arrives. Great, surely this was worth waiting for... It wasn't. FOOD: It also seemed like our food had been waiting for awhile because it was pretty much lukewarm. We ordered the Prosciutto Margherita Flatbread and the Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta. The flatbread had a little too much cheese and the sogginess of the bread was off putting. Despite that, after taking off some of the cheese and eating some of the parts that weren't soggy, it wasn't too bad. As for the pasta, the sauce was thick, flavorless and looked like it had been dumped out of a jar. The waitress was pleasant throughout but we had to hunt her down to get the bill and for her to pick it up. It was nice of her to give us 25% off the bill due to the wait but the whole experience was just sour. We should have just went to Mcdonalds and called it a night.

Had a blast last night with Jamie Lissow. I highly recommend the specialty drinks...Lavender…read moreLemonade and the everything bagel and beer cheese was killer! We wish wed ordered 2 and skipped the horrible dinner we had down the road! We've already checked the calendar for future events... great venue!

Great place for comedy! Also- great place for good food and adult entertainment - fun times!read more

Love this bar. I came alone and made so many friends by the end of the night lol…read more Everyone is super nice and super friendly! Will be visiting soon! Good price for drinks too in my opinion. Good chill vibes.

First time in Harrisburg and at the Brownstone Lounge. Very quaint bar with a patio in front. Very…read morecomfortable and welcoming. The owner and patrons were very friendly and gave me a quick history of the place and surrounding area. Definitely will be back and you should check it out!

Charged a cover to go up stairs. Walked up and it was over 110 degrees it was like a sauna. People…read morewere all leaving due to this. Walked immediately back down stairs and I politely asked for my cover back I was refused and told to fuck off by a security /manager toolbag. Don't go here waste of your money.

Great atmosphere for everything you can imagine.. dancing, beer pong, pool, drinks, arcaderead more

Karma was one of the stops listed on the HBG Fire and Ice Festival's drink list so we decided to…read morecheck it out. This was mid-afternoon and they were decorating for the Carnival event that evening for Mardi Gras! Even though they were not officially open, the staff offered us a sample of their theme drink and took time to tell us all about the venue and the different "vibes" for each floor. The owner actually came over to chat with us and you could tell the pride he has in Karma by the way he shared information and warmly welcomed us back in the future! We liked the vibe and look forward to visiting in the future or attending one of their events.

Karma has single handily become one of my favorite clubs to visit in the city of Harrisburg. You…read morecan come as you are, be free, and feel welcomed! Drinks are delish, music will have you dancing all night, and don't even get me started on the special events. If you are apart of or support the LGBTQ+ community baby this is the place to beeeeeeeeeeee ‍‍