If this was near my home (CA), I would consider here daily. Great bar, music and vibe

This place definitely has some character & I love it! I didn't try any food from here but I'll have to next time. I totally recommend!

Ripper's pub is a great dive bar with really good food. If you're in the area from out of town I would suggest you give it a try. I don't have to say this to the locals because if you're from Bethlehem, you already know about this place. Ripper's has been a permanent fixture here in our beautiful city for as long as I can remember and I'm an old man. They get a five star because of their longevity, good food, good service, and excellent prices. read more

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Always a treat at this clever little dive bar. It's tight in the barroom area, recommended to be skinny! The food is pretty good here. The Delmonico steak sandwich with lettuce tomato and onion on a Kaiser is excellent! The beer is cold and the food is good. Fun little joint! read more

Ripper's Pub - the entrance to the restaurant - Restaurants Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

NEED LIQUOR LICENSE REVOKED Witness an older man being escorted out to the stairs exiting the pub. HEAVILY intoxicated to the point where he fell into Broad St. The older man somehow got himself up when he lost balance and fell into a lamp post and slammed his head on the metal posts at the bottom. NO ONE from in the bar came to help until my fiancé took it upon himself to help him to safety. They OBVIOUSLY served him until he got TOO intoxicated to even speak. He was heavily concussed after. Just shows who they have working there, disgusting.... read more

A local cash only dive! No pretentiousness, no frills. May not be everyone's taste, but I don't think you can go wrong with cheap drinks, typical bar fare and a taste of the local flavor. The wait staff that helped me and boyfriend were friendly, efficient and quick. Smoking still allowed inside so, that's a bit jarring at first but all in all just a typical local joint. Avoid if your one to clutch your pearls at regular white collar folks just enjoying themselves. Def will return next time I'm in town read more

Always great! Their sweet and sweaty wings are some of the best in the city. But Steph! That girl kicked it up a knotch! read more

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The food at rippers is always amazing. It's a hometown bar with loud music and smoking allowed but that is exactly what adds to its charm. It's a super fun place, everyone there is family, and if you order the food, you can always rest assured it's going to be both good and filling, can't recommend it enough. read more

The only decent bar in Bethlehem . unpretentious, and unlike the others in the area, it doesn't give a damn about being sophisticated or worldly..I'd drink my sorrows away here anytime read more

Awesome atmosphere here wowza! We were looking for some new bar crawl spots and we stumbled in here. Awesome people, but packed inside the bar, was a great time though, good prices all around. Nice find! read more

Went back to Rippers, been there 3 times now. This time it was packed from all the people that had lost power due to Sandy. People were plugging in their cell phone charges and staying warm. Even with the large crowd service was still good and efficient. The previous times I was there just for drinks. This time I had a burger and an order of the poppers, both were very tasty. They had simple service on paper plates, not sure if that is normal or because of the crowd but it was fine by me. And the price is right. I think the burger was something like $5.50. Beers were about $3, even the scotch was inexpensive. read more

Met a nice young lady down the street at a local micro brew and I asked her if there was any cool dive bars in the area that she would recommend, and she said " head down to Ripper's".... She called it the Black Hole (all in a good way) She said once you go in you can't get out....Meaning that you have such a good time you never want to leave !!....Well she was right ! Went in and stayed for 3hours and had a ball....Try it out guys, I think you won't be disappointed.... read more

Today was my first visit at Rippers Pub- It's a very nice, quaint old school local eatery with a very pleasant clientele and superbly attentive staff. The menu is basic, yet the entree's are well prepared with a sense of home cooking that is difficult to find in today's corporate operated, antiseptic chain restaurant environments. The bartender, Aimy, is very pleasant, eager to engage in intelligent conversation, very professional, and emulates a sense of feeling as if one is at home as soon as you settle in to relax. The atmosphere is very accommodating, somewhat rustic, and extremely inviting. I highly recommend this place to anyone who enjoys great conversation, great food, and seeks an excellent hide-away to unwind and escape from life's stress and day to day hustle and bustle. read more

Great place if you love cigarrette and cigar smoke. Disgusting food. The bottled beer tastes as it should.​

This fun small dive spot is located in the basement of a condo/office building. A bit cramped with lots of wood paneling and booths. Beers were cheap $2 on draft and the crowd was relaxed. We will return if in the area again! read more

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Everything you want in a neighborhood. Meet new friends and greet the old ones, nothing changes...which is good.

I have a soft spot in my heart for little hole in the wall bars. My friend was in town for the weekend and we spent most of Saturday afternoon and early evening traipsing around Bethlehem. When we were all shopped out and on our way back to our car, we noticed this little bar on the corner and thought we'd stop in for a beer to wind down our day. WHAT A SURPRISE. I l-o-v-e this place. Bartenders were very friendly, and THEY HAVE PBR ON TAP. I am such a PBR girl, and I was very excited. Prices are extremely reasonable The bar was full, with the exception of seats not next to each other. A very kind and rough-around-the-edges guy was polite enough to offer to scoot down so my friend and I could sit together. We ended up sitting at the bar and talking to him for almost a couple of hours. I love going to bars where you can strike up conversations with random people...and this place has that going on. It's very unassuming, almost dive-bar like. I saw someone had a review about people there being rude to you if you're not a regular, but that's not the impression I got at all. Everyone was very friendly. I was completely won over when I noticed they had an Air Force Academy pendant behind the bar. Having grown up just north of the Academy, my mother and father (who is a retired fighter pilot) have sponsored numerous Cadets over the years. It is quite smoky in there, but that doesn't really bother me as I tend to enjoy a cigarette now and then when I have had a couple of beers. Enjoy!! read more

Oh lord, I can not believe I have yet to review Rippers. This place is amazing. Don't come here for the food. Come here for a quiet beer with some friendly local barflies and great oil cooked popcorn. Some of my best nights in Bethlehem were had here with good friends. Tip: This is one of those rare gems where you won't feel like an alcoholic if you want to sit and have a beer mid day. Enough daylighting inside to remind you it's daytime but enough people to drink with that you won't feel like an outcast of society. read more

Rippers is a cool bar. First time there. It's fairly small. I would expect on a busy night that there won't be any seats available. There's a slightly larger section of tables around the other side of the bar. I only saw the "Musikfest" menu, so I can't comment on their regular menu, but the appetizers were great and tasty. We decided to order practically everything from this menu. Wings, jalapeño poppers, fried veggies, bag of chips, etc. All very good. Fyi, they have a Touch Tunes to play any music you want! :) read more

Okay, so admittedly I am only really rating this place based on the restaurant half. I have no doubt that I might have had a different experience if I'd been at the bar for drinks. However, if a pub has a full menu and an entire section for seating restaurant customers only, I expect them to have halfway decent food. Plenty of pubs do it just fine. That was not my experience here. The food was subpar and overpriced. I got the pizza, which was pretty much on the same level as frozen pizza. I'm pretty sure the crust, at least, was pre-made. My friend got the Ripper's Burger. He said that it also wasn't very good; the roll was a bit stale, and the meat didn't taste very good. He also found a tiny little bug crawling around on it. Ew! On the plus side, service was fine (although it did take a little while to get our food -- not the server's fault, of course) and the drinks were just fine as well. The place has a nice atmosphere. I think I'd come back here to hang out at the bar, but definitely not for dinner. read more

Best Pub in Bethlehem ! Their burgers and wings are excellent and the people are friendly and keep the beers flowing

Dark, smokey, stale food, dirty and an atmosphere of: "if you are not a regular, don't bother coming here" I got sick on a cheesesteak I ate there, as the meat is left to sit around all day. Cheap drinks, though. Not a place I frequent..and I AM a biker! read more

This place is a classic dive bar, but a bit classy in an understated way. Located on a corner in the heart of the historic district, it feels like it should be in Boston or Annapolis. Great pubs often require you to step "down" into the lower level, which creates a place that's cool on a hot summer day and warm and intimate on a cold snowy day. Crowd is friendly to chat up. The chicken salad on one of their uniquely soft rolls is awesome, probably the freshest thing on the menu. Good juke box, and they'll blast it if you ask. A really nice staff who have been there forever and treat people well, as long as you yourself are chill. read more

Great bar... play the Jukebox, watch the game, or grab some good ol' homemade pub grub. This place has been an established dive bar for as long as I can remember & is always a good time. Bartenders will always keep you glass full. The crowd is diverse- you never quite know who you are sitting next to- could be a professor, a chef, a nurse, or bar fly... but guaranteed, you will end your visit to Ripper's with a least one new friend. Good. Times. read more

I've only been there twice but had a really good time both times. It's a cozy, dark wood paneled dive bar (my favorite kind), with friendly bartenders and as another reviewer put it "friendly local barflies". That was the most important part for me! read more

Ripper's a local haunt where you can get decent brews and food inexpensively. It is tiny and smoky so if that's not your thing - skip it. It is pretty popular with biker-types. read more

It's small, but the prices are good and the selection is nice. It has some sort of a German vibe to it, but watch out, because the second door to the bar is easily accessible to underage kids. I'm not trying to hang out with the little ones in an adult setting. If you're around, hit this place up either 2nd or 3rd. read more

If you want a true pub feel and can stand the sometimes smoky atmosphere, Ripper's is for you. Prices are reasonable, locals who populate the bar stools are generally amiable. It can get super packed on weekends, especially if you come in through the bar door. Go through the other side door and you'll head into the seating area with tables and such. Small place that packs a warm punch. read more

I smoke cigars and love to hang here with my friends. We love the food and the setting.

A few years ago my wife and I attempted to eat at Rippers. We walked in, sat down waited 15 minutes without seeing anyone and left. After a viewing this evening my daughter and I decided to try this place out again. This time my daughter and I walked in sat down, waited 15 minutes without seeing anyone and left. Roosevelts took my money with good food and service. I was really looking forward to some grilled wings but without ANY service this place will not get my business. read more

There seems to be a clique here. A core group of patrons hang together and give polite but suspicious glares to non regulars. This happens anywhere of course, but it seems more strongly apparant at Rippers. read more

Not a regular, go somewhere else. Dirty, cramped, sticky bar and tables, and wacky (not in a good way). Better places in Bethlehem.

Old style bar. Cheap beer, good people, no huge frills. This is the way bars should be.

So smoky you might as well buy yourself an oxygen tank when you leave. The smell and smoke are really overwhelming. But, its an awesome little dive bar. Great drinks, good bar food, always a great crowd. read more

This is a great bar! It is small and at times smokey but the staff is super friendly. I am a regular at this bar and continue to have a great time every time I go there. It is really only popular with biker types during Musikfest. It is a diverse crowd of all ages. They have a jukebox which can be heard for the majority of the night. Every now and then, it can feel like amateur night but overall, it is a bunch of friendly people having a good time. I have never had an issue with the food but the food service does end around 10 pm. It gets crazy packed during Musikfest in the beginning of August. But sooo much fun! read more