23 Best Bars near Ephrata

“I had an exceptional experience at the Old Lincoln House. The food is awesome and it’s such a warm and friendly atmosphere. It would be perfect for a special occasion. It was just a refreshing, nice experience and I highly recommend it.“

“So, we've been to the outside deck during the summer, but we never knew its opened in the winter in the hotel adjacent to the outside deck! Went there this past Saturday and were pleasantly surprised. Nice place and great food. Only suggestion we would have is to serve drafts in chilled glasses. Nothing better than a really, really chilled draft even in the winter! It's also quite spacious. This is our new go to place.“

“Cute and poppin' at brunch on a Saturday. Tables were all reserved but there was room at the spacious bar. Service was quick, friendly and efficient. Food was delicious ? and drinks were a delight to look at and tasted great as well! Will definitely “

“Just devoured the Vegan Poke Bowl at Akhi Sushi at Southern Market Lancaster. I ordered it without the sauce or coconut and added steamed shrimp to keep it more Weight Watchers point friendly. So fresh and delicious and I’m not embarrassed to say I did not need a take-home box!“

“Dined while in town attending a "Sight and Sounds" program. The service was awesome, Natalie was outstanding, she was on top of everything for our party. Food was outstanding as was the atmosphere. Beautiful property, well manicured inside and out. Would definitely return again in the future when back in the Lancaster area.“

“Had the privilege of eating here this evening with my colleagues. From the moment we walked in the door we all felt welcomed. Our waitress was phenomenal and made the experience even more fun with her witty personality! Bert came out and told us a little bit about the experience of evolving menu. He was extremely knowledgeable of the beer. This will be a regular stop for now on when I visit Lancaster. 10/10 recommend“

“This place is AWESOME! The BEST shepperd's pie ever ( made with ? lamb). It was sooooo delicious! The have many draft beer to choose from with excellent prices.The atmosphere there is good, it is relaxing, and cool at the same time! You buy the food, they give you a number and you find your own place to seat. The waitress brings you the food where you are. They brought us the food within 10 mins.The service was great! ? We will come back!? RECOMENDED!“

“Great experience here. Ordered a salad and the hot honey pepperoni pizza. Very cool space and the beer was good. I was disappointed at the size of the pizza for $11 which is why I’m taking one star away under food. But it was incredibly good. In fact I ordered a second one because of how good it was. I’ll definitely be back.“

“My husband and I had the best time! The food and drinks were perfect, the service was awesome and I loved hearing the regulars all just chatting away. I was having a rough day and this made me leave feeling so happy ☺️ our new go to place!❤️ thank you guys!“

“Staff was really cool, food was bangin. Had the hankering for some hotdogs on a Sunday after a baby shower. Stopped through because the dogs were supposedly really good, they were, but so were the borgor and the tendies. The sauces and wiz were yumpy. 10/10 full enforcement.“

“So many good things to say about the Elks and this Lodge. You feel part of something that’s bigger than yourself. It’s a charitable organization that supports the community in a myriad of ways. There are a lot of opportunities to be of service and support the lodge and it’s efforts. Beyond that, it’s a place for family and friends where a lot of fun happens on the weekend. Live music, games (like music bingo), pool tables, duck pin bowling and more. We’re lucky to have the former chef @ Kegals Seafood, so the food is phenomenal. It’s like walking onto a movie set of Cheers ‘where everybody knows your name’…We love our lodge #134 ❤️“

“Rumplebrewskin’s (or Rump’s as the locals call it) is our local bar that we go to at least once a month. The vibe is super low key and laid back, and the owner and staff are attentive and nice. It’s our go-to place when we don’t want to make the trek to downtown Lancaster. Their cheesesteaks are also pretty good!“

“This is an unexpected delight. I had an appointment nearby with a little over an hour to kill at dinner time. The service on a Friday night was excellent and friendly. I ordered a burger to go and what a nice experience to discover a well cooked delicious burger with a nice presentation despite being take out. I have low blood sugar and low iron and was positively dizzy by the time I got home and opened the container and found that it was well worth the wait! Highly recommend.“

“Unique treat with 12 chefs working in incubator food stations, anchored by a central bar in an architecturally unique space. Their focus on emerging and established chefs, each serving up their own specialty fare, whether local, regional, or international surrounding the bar. Just South of the crowded Central Market, this hub of international cuisine start-ups has been featured in the urban legend blog which brought us in for lunch from Peru...deliciously paired with local craft lagers from the bar. Another must stop while staying in Lancaster. Would imagine it's jammed in the spring and fall.“

“Giving a great shout out to The The Station at Reinholds Inn. We went there for dinner this evening and had dinner in the upstairs dining room. Our food was delicious and our server was very pleasant. We shared the Crab Quesadillas, they were quite yummy. My Jamaican Jerk wings were fried to perfection, the toasted and glazed brussel sprouts were very tasty. My son said that his salmon dinner was great and so was my husband's fish and homemade chips. If you are looking for somewhere other than pizza on a winter weekend evening, please check them out.“

“This has become our go-to for drinks and small plates. We have come multiple times for drinks, and ended up staying for dinner because of how enjoyable it is. The vibe is low key, speakeasy. The overhead lights could be dimmed, but we find this is the case at most Lancaster spots. It’s a great date night or place to come with a couple friends. We usually don’t have trouble getting a table but can get busy on the weekends so arrive early. We loved the mussels, oysters, lobster risotto and steak. Their cocktails are all top notch. Highly highly recommend!“

“Stopped in here during a corporate event for some drinks and darts. A cool place to spend a couple hours, with nice bartenders and good drinks. Can't comment on the food as I didn't have any.Parking: Parking in downtown Lancaster can be difficult.“

“If you are a whiskey drinker, Thistle Finch is a must. First, the building has that olden day charm, so you know the atmosphere is going to be right! Take the tour and you will learn some very interesting things. The food is great, the bar tender was awesome and the drinks, you will want more!“

“We had amazing experience here! Joanna, our waitress was funny, kind and so attentive! This would have made our meal… BUT, the food here was exceptional. My husband and I came at the suggestion of an inn keeper as we were in town for a show. I sheepishly told her that we don’t drink beer, only wine. So… we order a lamb burger and a fish & chips sandwich with…wine! And what a meal it was!!!! This place could teach the Jersey Shore a few things about a phenomenal culinary experience at a brewery! Look, there are many great places to eat in Lancaster. However, this experience was truly memorable. Thanks for an amazing lunch, you made our afternoon before went to the show. Definitely going back. Keep up the great work!“

“If you think you are better then hard working, kind people, and are easily offended, this is not the place for you. If you enjoy amazing food, generously poured drinks, banter, and don't mind whatever someone picked on the jukebox for your listening enjoyment, you are missing out if you do not eat here. We live in a small waterfront town about 3 hours from here and we felt right at home. So much so, we ate here 3 days in a row. The staff here is absolutely amazing. The food was better then some of the fancy places in DC I've been. First night was a Thursday and it was steak night. For $19 we had perfectly cooked and seasoned NY strips, potato, veggie and salad. Night two, I had the fish special of Artic char with a dill creama, rice, veggie and salad for the price of what I usually pay for a burger at home. Night 3 we split a cheesesteak and potato skins and good lord...we weren't in Philly but it sure did taste like it. The women running this place are hard working, salt of the earth but will not put up with a bad attitude (as they should! Don't be a j***** We frequent this area and are so thankful we discovered this gem. It will be the only place for us from here on out.“

“A little known hole in the wall that still allows smoking indoors. They have have wonderful, friendly staff and the prices are some of the best in town! MAKE SURE YOU BRING YOUR IDENTIFICATION! If you don't it is very unlikely you will get in. The staff is nice yet firm about this! Very laid back and relaxed atmosphere with a good jukebox and munchies like all beef hot dogs, popcorn, pretzels and chips. Not a far walk from Franklin & Marshal at all.“

“My fiancé and I never go out anymore, and we were in the mood for a great dinner at a nice restaraunt.I could go on and on about how awesome our 1st experience was at Reflections, but I'll try to keep it short:Our server Madeline blew us away. Not only was she knowledgeable about the menu, but talked about the different foods and drinks so passionately and in depth that wholeheartedly convinced my fiancé and I to order the specials they had last night, because of how delicious they sounded. She was so friendly, personable, and made us laugh & enjoy our evening. She is a top tier server, and personally gave me the best experience I've ever had with someone bringing us our food & drinks.Reflections is SO lucky to have her... hope she sticks around!The food was IMPECCABLE. Not only do they have a great selection of food, from apps to the entrées to the drinks & desserts, but it was all done SO WELL. Some of the best food I have ever had honestly.They had a great wine & cocktails list, and both kinds that my fiancé and I ordered tasted amazing. We even ordered desserts, which were also so tasty.The atmosphere was the icing on the cake- It definitely felt like finer dining without feeling like everyone was supposed to be in suits & dresses. The stained glass everywhere and lights on the inside looked so cool!Overall- we were very impressed and are excited to come back.If you're in the area, Reflections is a MUST to stop by and grab dinner.“

“One of the coolest restaurants I’ve been to in a while. Would have been a total vibe but our waiter very obviously didn’t want to be at work. He rushed us through. No fault to the restaurant. Will def be going back. The food was delish. Get the Brussel Sprout appetizer, you won’t be sorry.“