I stopped there after a jazz performance at the Miller Hall. The cast iron mushrooms were really…read moretasty - nice touch to put the egg on top. The hummus was good too, topped off by a glass of Cabernet. Great combination, along with good service from Chris. It was a good nite-cap. I look forward to returning when in the area.

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.

Fantastic place. Amazing staff. Shares space with Weyerbacher (used to be Funk) and has trivia…read morenight. They have unique cocktails. Some of their spirits are unique. They made their own bourbon that was really good but unfortunately they didn't have any bottles for sale - just for their drinks.

This place is pretty nice. The staff is friendly. The spirits are absolutely wonderful. They make a…read moregreat old-fashioned. They also have a nice sitting area. The lighting is very nice. And they have food trucks outside. I think the owners are female, but I can't be certain. It's a great place to play board games and have a first date. It's one of the hidden gems of Emmaus. k.David

Katie is the best server at The Shelby! Always so sweet and kind. makes us feel so comfortable with…read moremy speech impediment as well! I want her every time I come! haha thank you for the great experience! Morgan And Amber

our server Alexa was fantastic..very friendly and knowledgeable. We thought she was here for years…read morebut it was just her 4th day on the job. we will be back!!!

Great food, good atmosphere and solid service. Would recommend!…read more Thanks for a great burger!

Ringers is an inviting restaurant on Liberty Street across from the Allentown Fairgrounds. Plenty…read moreof seating choices with indoor bar and dining room and outdoor (covered) porch and a patio. Incredibly friendly, awesome staff. I parked on street but they also have off street. Nice tap menu and a large food menu I had an ahi bowl. Fantastic. Ahi, pickled onions, sprouts, tomato.

Nice ambiance with live music Friday and Saturday. Plenty of taco options along with fajitas. My…read morewife and I enjoyed the frozen margaritas with our meal.

We went in Christmas Eve which was much appreciated they were even open because my family and I…read morewere desperate for food. The food was FANTASTIC! And massive portions. FYI - there's not a lot of vegetarian options but they're super accommodating and can sub meat for extra veggies. Alexandra was super sweet, they ran out of their mango syrup and she gave us one with real mango, unfortunately this was not super sweet but gave us other one the house! Our server, I'm forgetting his name , was also super sweet and very accommodating. Drinks were 10/10, huge portions.

Greenhouse Enoteca that was here was a cool spot. I was sad when it closed but glad that The West…read moreEnd didn't take away the feel of this place. It's got common pub fare and a rotating list of drafts and drinks. They still host trivia night as well and make use of the brick pizza oven.

We had an awesome meal at West End Taproom! The space looks great, huge upgrade from its days as…read moreRoth's Flowers. We didn't bring our dog but want to mention that dogs are welcome on the patio area! Tons of great beers on tap including all of the Funk Brewing staples of course, plus cocktails and mocktails if beer's not your thing. Come for the beer but don't sleep on the food! Everything was fresh, full of flavor and priced really well. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. We're so glad to have a spot like this in the neighborhood and will definitely be back!

Food is great Drinks are Even better Madison , Faith , and Andrea are the go to bartenders…read moredefinitely have one of them make you a Dealers choice drink !

I went into this blind. Did not check the menu before hand so I was not sure what to expect. The…read morerestaurant was very modern and had a sophisticated flare to it while still staying family friendly. I started with the lobster roll bao buns. Creamy lobster on top of nori inside of a light and fluffy bun. It was a fun twist on a classic bite. For the main I ordered the wagyu burger. I ordered it rare and it was not the right call. The burger was so thick that it didn't get a great sear on the outside and was falling apart. I did hear a waitress recommend medium well due to the size and I would definitely suggest that to anyone who tries it. It had a great flavor so I would still recommend you try it. I also ordered the notch fried rice bowl. Chinese sausage, pork belly, peas, carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, broccoli, egg, bean sprouts, togarashi spice, and topped with a dippy egg. This dish was savory, Asian fusion cuisine mixed with something that felt like comfort food. If you go here, this is what I would recommend you try, but their whole menu looked incredible. This is a spot you need to add to your list of places to check out.

Archer Music Hall has quickly become one of my favorite small-to-mid-size concert venues in…read morePennsylvania. It's about an hour and fifteen from me, totally doable for a weeknight show, and honestly the combination of ticket prices, artist variety, and solid acoustics keeps pulling me back. Venue Atmosphere & Layout If you're into a club-style concert vibe, this place nails it. It's basically a big black rectangle of a room in the best waywith a wide open floor that gives you a clear line of sight from almost anywhere. There's also a slightly elevated second-tier area behind the main floor with its own bar and standing space. Great if you want a little more breathing room without sacrificing the view. Bars run almost the full length of the building on both sides, which makes grabbing a drink pretty convenient (I didn't grab any this time, so can't speak to pricing). Security & Entry Here's the one thing you must plan for: entry takes time. Both times I've been here, I missed the first song of the opening band even though I arrived around 6:20 for a 7 PM show. Security is thorough but slow-moving, so if you want to see the opener or get a good spot, show up earlier than you think. Sound Quality & Experience The sound inside Archer is surprisingly good for a venue of this size. I've seen: * Magnolia Park * From Ashes to New * Set It Off * Autumn Kings * Vana * Fame On Fire And every show felt tight, loud, and balanced not the usual muddy wall of noise you get at some club venues. Lighting and production are also way better than expected. Ticket Prices & Value Another huge win: tickets are cheap. Most shows I've gone to were around $50 with fees, which is practically a miracle these days. For the level of talent they bring in, the value is incredible. Extras * Coat check available * Bathrooms clean-ish (for a concert venue, that's basically a compliment) * General admission only -- which I personally love Overall Archer Music Hall is a fantastic GA concert venue with great acoustics, solid sightlines, friendly staff, and ticket prices that don't make your wallet cry. The only downside is the entry line, but that's fixable by showing up a little earlier. I'll absolutely keep coming back. Perfect for fans of rock, alt, metalcore, pop punk, and high-energy live shows who want an intimate venue without sacrificing production quality.

Very excited to check out this new venue in Allentown. Appears they opened around March 2025…read more Great venue, great sound, great lighting. The show I went to had an attendance of about 800...mostly general admission and some people paid more than double to get a seat upstairs in the balcony. While it would've been nice to be able to sit, I found it nicer to be downstairs on the main floor to see the band. The floor is concrete and there is literally no where to sit. There's an area behind general admission where you can also pay a premium to have a seat and a small table. Cost varies but to put things into perspective, i paid $40 for my general admission ticket and it would have been an add'l $60 to upgrade. Bars and food: Anyone who was over 21 and planned to drink was ID'ed prior to entry and given a special wristband. There are bars on both the left side and the right side of the general admission area. Full bar. I had a Stateside seltzer for $8 and my friend had a refillable soda for $7. Note there's a combo of bottomless popcorn and bottomless soda for $12. Many people bought some sort of cocktail in a reusable cup and it had a flashing light in it ($22). As for the food/snacks, it was all prepared ahead of time and available in a warming drawer for the bartenders to give to those who order. They also had snack sized bags of chips. Note when you pay (cashless), the system defaults to a 20% tip...you can adjust. Security: everyone must pass thru metal detectors and security made each person with a hat take it off. While my bag wasn't searched, I heard most people's were. Note there is a bag policy. Parking: we easily parked on the street and used the parkmobile app to pay. Cost was about $2/hr and 2 hr limit on that main street that the music hall is on. Only had to pay until 9pm. While I was told by many that we'd be able to renew the parking after 2 hrs, the app wouldn't allow us. We got around that by using a different phone's parkmobile app. Some people paid $18 via ticketmaster and purchased parking ahead of time. That lot was somewhere behind the building. Wi Fi / service: my cell service was terrible in the venue. I was able to connect to the venue's wi fi and that worked well. Bathrooms: There's only one ladies room and one mens room for general admission and it's in the lobby. Plenty of stalls. The bathrooms were not kept up throughout the night. By later in the evening, some stalls were out of toilet paper, only some dispensers had paper towels and only some soap dispensers had soap. Restaurants in the area: there's a great quick Mexican restaurant directly across the street called Amigos. I got a steak bowl for $13. They have indoor seating (extremely casual) and outdoor seating. They are starting to sell alcoholic drinks and making their own tequila and vodka.