A dive bar, done in the best way! I was attracted to the unique drink menu & huge selection. The drinks were a little on the sweeter side, but of the 7 drinks tried within my group, we liked every one - highly recommend the white gummy bear & Shirley you Jest! The decor is electric, with something splattered on every inch of every wall. The space has something for everyone, with a dark/divey front, the brighter, open back area and even some outdoor seating. Very limited food selection of bar snacks, but they partner with the neighboring burger joint if you really want food. Dead Lightning really surprised me & highly recommend it! read more

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Most awesomest pub in New Cumberland for a good mixed drink cocktail definitely try the hemp vodka very earthy and natural tones and the peanut butter whiskey is to die for and amazing grateful dead family vibes to say the least and if you get a chance to meet the owner awesome women and truly sad heartbreaking story behind the creation of this amazing establishment but her son's presence can definitely be felt there coming from a clairvoyant empath.... and definitely a place for me to donate some grateful dead artifacts i have possession of that deserves to be displayed in an amazingly kind awesome establishment like this. read more

If I lived on the West Shore, I'd be here all the time. The staff is great and they have a lot more seating than when they first opened. I am a big fan of flights and am always so thankful that they offer liquor flights. I did a vodka flight this visit. You choose up to 5 liquors and they are $2.50 each. My flight of flavored vodkas came to $12.50. I knew I wanted to purchase a bottle and this was a fantastic way to try before you buy. I also got the fluffernutter shot and I thoroughly enjoyed that. The PB whiskey was so dang smooth! I'm an Irish whiskey kind of lady, but this was very drinkable. I told my friend I was going to get a bottle of that as well as the vodka, but she talked me into the marshmallow whiskey instead. I haven't tried that yet, but I trust her judgement. The main thing to know is that it's definitely a place to sit and drink and not so much a place to eat. We popped in across the street to eat before coming to DL. They do have a pub-type menu with pretzel logs, chips & salsa, and pizza. That's about it for the offerings unless they have a special. It's a nice place to have a drinking session and you add chill atmosphere, friendly staff, and decent prices and you have a real winner! read more

Dead Lightning Still Works - Liquor flights! Come oooon! I did vodka. - Bars Near Me - New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

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If like sprite as a mixer in almost everything. Well this is your place. I understand people like what they like and appreciate the the foundation of the memorial to their son. But not a fan. read more

Fun, high energy divey bar with awesome drinks and good prices. Would definitely go back if in the area, the drinks are so varied and tasty! There are two sections to the bar with two very different vibes- the second bar wasn't open when we went but it would probably clear up congestion a bit read more

Dead Lightning Still Works - menu - Bars Near Me - New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

Great little place! Tons of flavors, great drink menu to help you try some new cocktails. Sad story behind the owners, but a great tribute to their son. Fun local patrons made it a superb experience, and they added to our visit by recommending a great local restaurant. Highly recommend! read more

I thought this place was cool. Everyone was nice. I am glad we stopped by. It's all Pennsylvania alcohol. My wife liked their cinnamon whisky. They have a bunch of yuenglings troegs and IC light. The atmosphere was cool. The owners opened it up to honor their sons memory. It's decorated with stuff from his life. Pretty cool. Would definitely go back. I wasn't sure if they had food or we might've tried it out sooner. They have steak tacos, pretzels and chips and salsa. We didn't try the food. read more

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What a wonderful place!!! My fiancee and I spent a few hours at the bar enjoying many of the Spirit Libations while enjoying the people coming in and out of the bar. read more

Super cute fun dive bar. The bartender & local crowd was friendly & welcoming. Drinks were great & was thrilled to find a whiskey/vodka flight! read more

Dead Lightning Still Works - Loved that the back bar had a handful of games around - Bars Near Me - New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

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I remember when this used to be the old cigar shop back in the day. I really enjoyed my visit here. I don't live in the area anymore and stopping by here made me feel like I was home again. Plus I love the Dead Great drinks, great vibes, will be back for sure read more

What a great welcoming environment, this place kicks ass. The owner and staff are welcoming and friendly. This is a great place with awesome vibes. Definitely worth a look. read more

Dead Lightning Still Works - Store front - Bars Near Me - New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

This place is very intimate & awesomely homey which completely achieves the owners goals of making a tribute to their son who passed very young. It's a tasting room of various house distilled spirits. Vodka is their expertise and I tried their hemp vodka, which I really enjoyed just on ice. They also serve a few local craft brews in cans or bottles. I would have loved to try a flight of their spirits but it's Sunday night. Godspeed! This seemed filled with a younger crowd and the bar is willing to give them a voice for musical endeavors. That's extremely refreshing around here read more

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We decided to come here for a friends birthday after finding it on Yelp. When we first got there it was very busy, standing room only. Within ten minutes, we were able to sit down and enjoy our drinks. The patrons and staff were so friendly that it made the experience that much better! We shared a flight of vodka, which was great. We also had their glazed shots which are a piece of fruit that's sugared and a shot of vodka. All of my actual drinks were made with the hemp vodka. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was amazing. We didn't know that they served food and since we already ate we didn't have any snacks. Next time we will try their food items. We are excited to take our friends there again, as it was a great experience and the drinks were amazing! read more

First timer visiting here with other first timer friends on the Saturday after Halloween. We found seats at the bar. The bartender was super friendly, fun and we loved his vibe. He interacted with everyone like he knew everyone forever. We loved it. So many delicious drinks to choose from! We really enjoyed our visit here and would come again! read more

We just found this location and were welcomed in by the whole family! Friendly and attentive service with an amazing personal touch! The owners have a touching story to tell about honoring lost loved ones. The bar is amazing and I highly recommend it to everyone! read more

I love this place! The vodka is unquestionably the best I've ever had. I typically drink their vodkas on the rocks, but they have an extensive selection of yummy drinks too. It's a cool place with a great vibe, I always feel like I'm sitting in Andrea's and Eric's basement bar. They have rum, spiced rum, and cinnamon whiskey as well. Don't miss this place! read more

Really amazing gem for the West Shore. Stopped here for the first time last night and it was packed! Standing room only! They had some live music going on as well. The vibe is fantastic, the owners and staff have a done a fantastic job opening this place to help remember their son. It's a welcoming place for all and if you're a Grateful Dead fan even better. They have a large menu of drinks with their distilled vodka which they specialize in which not only were very good but also cool to look at with drinks every color of the rainbow. They also have whiskey and I highly recommend their smoked cinnamon whiskey shot.....way better then fireball. We will absolutely go back. read more

Dead Lightning is no dead end if you are looking for a good selection of vodka. The spirits are sweeter- great straight or blended into the perfect cocktail. We were visiting from Washington state, and although we have many talented distillers west of the Rockies, this is one of our new favorites. If you are a fan of Fireball (or even if you are not) try the Cinnamon Whiskey. It is awesome! read more

Dead Lightning Still Works - Bars Near Me - New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

This is a great hidden place right on Bridge St. in New Cumberland. Amazing environment with the best made vodka and my favorite cinnamon whiskey. read more

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My favorite bar! The atmosphere, the decor, the people, the music, the drinks, the workers, the bathrooms, the bottles to go, the fun, the owner, in memory of Skyler!!! read more

I really enjoyed my time here. They have a large list of drinks using their various flavors of vodkas that are distilled locally. I had one with grapefruit and another with peach. They also have flavors like Apple, strawberry, sweet tea, hemp, etc. so there's something for everyone. Vodka drinks were $6. They also have cinnamon whiskey and rum and a selection of canned beers. They have a few appetizers on the menu as well so you can snack while you drink, but if you are looking for dinner, this is not where you should stop first. Come here afterwards! Bartender was really friendly too which always makes for a pleasant experience. read more

Dead Lightning Still Works - Bars Near Me - New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

We walked in having never been here before and were immediately welcomed in by a family owned bar and distillery. The owners personally welcomed us and were absolutely thrilled to show us around and help us order from the expansive menu. This is our new favorite spot after one visit. If you want a hometown spot to chill and drink while listening to cool tunes, this is it. The service is absolutely fantastic, right down to saving our table for us while we went outside to smoke. These people are family. read more

Great peeps and nice drinks.... had a couple of pretzel snacks so didn't go further than that... but love the vibe of the place and some funky good drinks. Make sure you uber there as thy make a good pour ! Going back for sure read more

Love this place! Great vibe, drinks, and the people are amazing! All the drinks are made beautifully and I can't wait to come back!

LOVE! Owners are always friendly and welcoming. We are greeted everytime we go with big hugs! Can't beat it. The mango vodka is my favorite.

Out for date night in New Cumberland and we stopped in to DLSW. Wow, what a treat!! My wife and I are 60+ and we really enjoyed the laid back vibe and seeing the younger crowd doing the same. We immediately felt welcome and enjoyed our vodka cocktails before grabbing a bottle to go. I thought the business was a great tribute to a young family member who went too soon. We would definitely recommend this place as a unique hangout for any reason of your choice. Thanks to bartender Jim for keeping things rolling! Best wishes for continued success. We'll be back! read more