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    551 West

    3.8 (125 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Dan R.

    551 was a great stop for lunch while we were in the city the other day. I had the. Cheesesteak & chili, wife and the black & blue burger.

    Smothered Mac and Cheese
    Danny M.

    My review is very specific - buffalo ranch wings. I've had the 5 piece multiple times and each time they hit better than the last time. I recently learned you can order them "well done" which made them even better. I'm not sure they actually fry them longer or it's a placebo effect, but I love it and that's all that matters. Fair warning - they are saucy. If you don't like that, I truly don't get that. However, it does lead to an issue where the skin isn't crispy but enter the aforementioned "well done" solution. My only hope and desire for 551 West is that there were different quantity options. I need more than 5 but less than 10. I'm hungry but not looking to get that big back. Fries are good. I wouldn't go for them specifically, but a nice accompaniment.

    Black&bleu burger
    Camille G.

    Great place!! The food and drinks were impressive and memorable! We had dinner here in the rooftop section. They accommodated 18 of us, which was nice. The bartender was our food server and he was also attending the bar. Service was a bit slow, which was nice as we were sitting among Familia we haven't see in years. Food was delicious as seen attached. Great place for evening drinks.

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    551 West is really a great place for drink and food. Great beer selection. Burgers are great as well.

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    Jimmy the bartender is an awesome dude and I have yet to have anything to complain about here.

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    The Coffin Bar

    3.8(62 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    We were walking around the area and wanted a small bite - salad or some small eats. We walked…read morearound and around and couldn't find anything else that caught our eye so we went back to The Coffin. They welcomed us in, told us to sit at any open table. They stay true to their name with their decor. They were coffin shaped shelves, gothic/satanic themed wallpaper. It's all very well done. Very unique! One of the staff members came over to tell us that their beer and spirits are all from PA. This was music to our ears! We ordered a local IPA. We shared the Brussels Caesar salad. It had crispy brussels sprouts and arugula. Topped homemade crouton. Dusted with Parmesan. It was delicious! Loved this spot! Will go back the next time we're in town!

    Coffin Bar is one of the more distinctive brunch spots in Lancaster, and it works better in…read moredaylight than I expected. The vibe leans goth, with a definite metal/punk edge rather than a tightly curated "theme bar" look. It's not as uniformly designed as the name might suggest, but it is interesting and cohesive enough to feel intentional. During brunch, the space is well-lit, and they keep the heavy metal/thrash/punk soundtrack going at a very low volume, exactly the right choice. It supports the aesthetic without turning brunch into a performance. The food is the reason to come. The menu is built around the seven deadly sins (Lust, Gluttony, Wrath, etc.), and everything we tried was outstanding. Between the two of us we had Lust and Gluttony, and both were excellent, high quality, well-executed, and clearly made with care. Service was solid: efficient, reasonably quick, and professional. Not overly chatty, but attentive enough that you don't feel ignored. Drinks were fine. The mimosa and Bloody Mary were exactly what you'd expect: competent and enjoyable, nothing gimmicky. Logistics are also manageable for a downtown spot. Parking exists in the area, including garages nearby, and it's a comfortable walk if you're already in the city center. Overall: a fun, slightly offbeat atmosphere paired with genuinely great brunch food. If you like a darker aesthetic but still want a bright, relaxed daytime meal, Coffin Bar is an easy recommendation.

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    Hildy's Tavern

    4.2(24 reviews)
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    A neighborhood dive bar. Great beer great atmosphere wish smoking was illegal in Pennsylvania but…read moreyou have to take the good with the bad. A Lancaster tradition!

    Nestled in the idyllic Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Lancaster City, Pennsylvania, Hildy's Tavern…read morehas been upsetting neighbors and customers in this location for about 60 years and they're just getting warmed up. From garrulous bar boors and vapid bar whores to remote control freaks and bathroom drug sneaks, Hildy's has something for nobody. Hang your pride on a nearby tree and take three steps up the curved corner door steps to take one huge step down. If you like a drink that's stiffer than the two-day-old hot dog that got on the countertop ferris wheel and forgot to get off, then this bar is for you and the cough medicine high you rode in on. If you're feeling brave, try the hot dogs. If you're feeling braver, try the women. If you want a blender drink, try shutting ignorant noise hole. You can sidle up to the bar and select something from the "rotating" daily curation of liquor and beer, or begin with a step out the back door and a peek down the famed Conjugal Alley which runs behind the building--you might catch a show! If you like smoked meats and smoked clothing, bring them in fresh and they'll be smoked to perfection in about 20 minutes! Enjoying a drink at the bar, a patron might overhear some wayfaring, well-to-do tourists who have wandered in describe it as " a punch in the face without the upside" or "a waking fever dream," while non-tippling neighbors just call it "that god d$%n bar on the corner." As one delighted out-of-towner once said, "This ain't no Applebees, these bartenders got sass!" This bar is the the Grand Lady of dive bars, standing astride the bar world like a colossus whose competitors have gone by the wayside and whose greatness has gone unchallenged. In short, this bar is amazing, and if you're too good for here, you're not good enough for anywhere. The bartender from Brendee's did not write this review.

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