The best bars & nightlife in Allentown

34 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Bar Palmina

Nightlife

Elegant gathering place for clever cocktails, all with zero alcohol content.

1306 N Front St (Philadelphia)

Elegant gathering place for clever cocktails, all with zero alcohol content.

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Almanac

Nightlife

Cool cocktail bar featuring Japanese-inspired classics, plus wine, beer and spirits.

310 Market St Second Floor (Philadelphia)

Cool cocktail bar featuring Japanese-inspired classics, plus wine, beer and spirits.

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Burger bar (also featuring bacon and wings, plus steak), for classic fare.

1313 Center St (Bethlehem)

Burger bar (also featuring bacon and wings, plus steak), for classic fare.

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This week, skip the syrupy stuff and try Commonwealth Ciders, a Kensington-born maker fermenting all-natural, gluten-free ciders bone-dry…

2440 Frankford Ave (Philadelphia)

This week, skip the syrupy stuff and try Commonwealth Ciders, a Kensington-born maker fermenting all-natural, gluten-free ciders bone-dry with no back sweeteners. Go for Traditional Dry, Black Cherry, Gregarious Ginger, or Razzberet Tart, from the crew behind USA’s #1 Best Cider 2024.

From the Philadelphia newsletter, August 4, 2026

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P.J. Whelihan's Pub + Restaurant - Walbert nails the local sports vibe with more TVs than excuses, the best jumbo wings in town with 10…

1658 Hausman Rd

J. Whelihan's Pub + Restaurant - Walbert nails the local sports vibe with more TVs than excuses, the best jumbo wings in town with 10 signature sauces and a rotating Wing of the Month, plus a bigger, better, local-er beer lineup. Summer of Peach treats are showing off right now, too.

From the Allentown newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Since 1978, Byrne's Tavern has kept Philly fed with famous crabs and chicken wings, a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, and those…

3301 Richmond St (Philadelphia)

Since 1978, Byrne's Tavern has kept Philly fed with famous crabs and chicken wings, a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, and those dangerously snackable Potato Logs. Slide in for neighborhood prices and a warm, friendly atmosphere that hits just right with a pint and a platter of Bobby Chez crab cakes.

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Extensive array of Spanish-centric small plates & wine with an outdoor patio.

1709 Passyunk Ave (Philadelphia)

Extensive array of Spanish-centric small plates & wine with an outdoor patio.

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Relaxed eatery serving casual eats, plus cocktails and beer in a lively space with arcade games.

645 Hamilton St

Relaxed eatery serving casual eats, plus cocktails and beer in a lively space with arcade games.

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The FunHouse

Nightlife

Americana artifacts adorn the walls at this local bar featuring live rock 'n' roll & a deck.

5 E 4th St (Bethlehem)

Americana artifacts adorn the walls at this local bar featuring live rock 'n' roll & a deck.

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Silk City

Nightlife

This renovated diner with an outdoor beer garden serves classics like fried chicken & meatloaf.

435 Spring Garden St (Philadelphia)

This renovated diner with an outdoor beer garden serves classics like fried chicken & meatloaf.

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24/7 casino offers table games, slots, live entertainment, 4 restaurants/bars & free shuttle bus.

1001 N Delaware Ave (Philadelphia)

24/7 casino offers table games, slots, live entertainment, 4 restaurants/bars & free shuttle bus.

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Urban winery and intimate venue featuring nationally touring performers, plus a wine-focused menu.

990 Filbert St (Philadelphia)

Urban winery and intimate venue featuring nationally touring performers, plus a wine-focused menu.

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North Third

Nightlife

Creative New American bar fare, including wings, in a dimly lit space with mismatched decor.

801 N 3rd St (Philadelphia)

Creative New American bar fare, including wings, in a dimly lit space with mismatched decor.

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Jet Wine Bar

Nightlife

A sleek bar with world-wide wines by the glass or bottle, plus cocktails, small plates & brunch.

1525 South St (Philadelphia)

A sleek bar with world-wide wines by the glass or bottle, plus cocktails, small plates & brunch.

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A menu of hearty comfort food classics served in a relaxed sports bar & restaurant.

1826 Hanover Ave

A menu of hearty comfort food classics served in a relaxed sports bar & restaurant.

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Easygoing standby featuring pub grub & an extensive craft beer selection in bottles & on tap.

2246 Liberty St

Easygoing standby featuring pub grub & an extensive craft beer selection in bottles & on tap.

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Unfiltered, low-intervention cidery producing dry beverages from locally sourced ingredients.

8005 Germantown Ave (Philadelphia)

Unfiltered, low-intervention cidery producing dry beverages from locally sourced ingredients.

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Ringers Roost

Nightlife

Bar & grill offering a diverse American menu in a relaxed setting with sports-centric decor.

1801 Liberty St

Bar & grill offering a diverse American menu in a relaxed setting with sports-centric decor.

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Pub plates served in lively surrounds with a wraparound bar, beer on tap & outdoor seating.

1945 W Columbia St

Pub plates served in lively surrounds with a wraparound bar, beer on tap & outdoor seating.

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Pub grub made with local ingredients plus beer served in a Reading Terminal Market tavern.

Reading Terminal Market, 1136 Arch St (Philadelphia)

Pub grub made with local ingredients plus beer served in a Reading Terminal Market tavern.

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Cozy tasting room featuring hand-crafted hard cider, including gluten-free options, plus food.

6350 Germantown Ave (Philadelphia)

Cozy tasting room featuring hand-crafted hard cider, including gluten-free options, plus food.

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Bank-turned-distillery producing spirits also serves burgers, flatbread, and other eats.

530 E 3rd St (Bethlehem)

Bank-turned-distillery producing spirits also serves burgers, flatbread, and other eats.

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Casual eatery, set in a former train depot, with a warm atmosphere for live jazz.

55 W Lehigh St (Bethlehem)

Casual eatery, set in a former train depot, with a warm atmosphere for live jazz.

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Casual hangout offering an array of hard cider, including infused and dry varieties, plus live music.

327 Polk St (Bethlehem)

Casual hangout offering an array of hard cider, including infused and dry varieties, plus live music.

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Old-school neighborhood tavern specializing in craft beers & a limited menu of burgers & snacks.

1601 S 10th St (Philadelphia)

Old-school neighborhood tavern specializing in craft beers & a limited menu of burgers & snacks.

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A rotating selection of reds, whites & sparklers, plus cocktails, beer & sharable small plates.

1525 Frankford Ave (Philadelphia)

A rotating selection of reds, whites & sparklers, plus cocktails, beer & sharable small plates.

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Bonk's Bar

Nightlife

Throwback crab bar with casual menu of nachos, sandwiches & more, plus craft & seasonal beers.

3467 Richmond St (Philadelphia)

Throwback crab bar with casual menu of nachos, sandwiches & more, plus craft & seasonal beers.

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Le Caveau

Nightlife

Trendy wine bar with a dimly lit ambiance and candlelight serving snacks plus hot dogs.

614 S 7th St (Philadelphia)

Trendy wine bar with a dimly lit ambiance and candlelight serving snacks plus hot dogs.

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Snug cafe with an ever-changing wine, cheese & beer selection plus a varied small-plates menu.

123 S 18th St (Philadelphia)

Snug cafe with an ever-changing wine, cheese & beer selection plus a varied small-plates menu.

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Wings, beers & burgers anchor a varied menu of bar bites in a flair-filled Irish pub atmosphere.

1116 Walnut St (Philadelphia)

Wings, beers & burgers anchor a varied menu of bar bites in a flair-filled Irish pub atmosphere.

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Vintage

Nightlife

Wines by the bottle or glass plus cocktails & bistro plates both big & small, all in an airy venue.

129 S 13th St (Philadelphia)

Wines by the bottle or glass plus cocktails & bistro plates both big & small, all in an airy venue.

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Lively venue with a dance area, offering comfort food, cocktails, and weekend DJs.

462 Union Blvd

Lively venue with a dance area, offering comfort food, cocktails, and weekend DJs.

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Cozy bar with Southern BBQ as well as a variety of vegan options backed by a vast beer selection.

56 S 2nd St (Philadelphia)

Cozy bar with Southern BBQ as well as a variety of vegan options backed by a vast beer selection.

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Cozy 2-story tavern with multiple rooms offering pub grub, sports on TV & a festive crowd.

421 S 2nd St (Philadelphia)

Cozy 2-story tavern with multiple rooms offering pub grub, sports on TV & a festive crowd.

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