The best bars & nightlife in Bethlehem

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

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

“Wings, burgers & plenty of beers on tap in an 1806 building with sports on TV & outdoor tables.”

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

“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

“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.”

From the Philadelphia newsletter, August 8, 2026

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

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

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

“Silk City blends a classic retro diner with an enclosed tropical garden for year-round cocktails and comfort eats, then flips to a lounge with live bands, unique shows, and weekend DJ parties. Rally the crew or plot a date, this spot keeps Philly nights interesting.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Housed in a Prohibition-era bank, Social Still Distillery lets you sip inventive, spice-forward cocktails while watching the craft from mash-in to distillation, then pairs it with a legit full-service kitchen using locally sourced ingredients and PA craft beer... a perfect plan for your midweek catch-up.”

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

“Five Maidens Cider Company pours 14 rotating flavors of award-winning cider, from bone-dry single varietals to tea-steeped infusions and fruit-forward sippers like cherry, cranberry, blackberry, and pineapple.”

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

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

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

“Le Caveau keeps your week interesting with a wine list that name-drops producers like Martha Stoumen and Envínate, plus fun snacks from chips & roe to a French hot dog made in Philly. Draft negroni, old fashioned, and lots of mezcal if wine friends bring cocktail friends.”

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

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

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

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

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

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