Have you ever made an incredible discovery, but not wanted to share it with anyone else, lest your…read morespecial spot lose some of its magic? That's how I feel about Village News. However, I'm terrible about keeping secrets. Plus, especially in this challenging business climate, local shops need all the support they can get. If you are a beer lover who enjoys rare and aged bottles of hard to find or out of production beers, this unassuming spot has a remarkable and delightful selection of brews I never expected to stumble upon in a tiny Pennsylvania town. Part of me wanted to buy everything and find a way to schlep it all back to Michigan. Instead, I chose to just get what I could enjoy on this trip, and save the other bottles for those fortunate souls who might learn of the treasures that await inside. I got: The latest vintage (2020) Bourbon County Barrel Stout, but the Kentucky Fog variant which I had never seen before. It was the best BCBS I've had to date. A large format bottle of Goose Island Halia from 2016 which was simply delightful! It was drinking perfectly, and I was tempted to go back and see if they had any more. A large format bottle of Goose Island Lolita from 2016, which was also drinking well, and was a pure pleasure with the integrity of the raspberries holding up to the years. A New Belgium La Folie from 2017, which I had the chance to try back in 2017, so it was super fun to taste a funkier version of it with more years in the bottle. The Smuttlabs Brett & I may not have held up quite so well since its 2016 bottling. Most of the carbonation had dissipated. That said, its brightness was the perfect pairing for some charcuterie back at the family farm. Similarly the Wild Devil Brett IPA from Victory Brewing, aged in red wine barrels, didn't quite hold up as well to the years. However, it was still fun to drink. But I didn't even scratch the surface. I asked the bartender if I could take a snapshot of the beer list to show my friends in case they wanted additional bottles. She said yes. And since I consider so many folks in the Yelp Community to be my friends, here it is. Hopefully I can make it back to Bedford in December. All I ask is that you leave me a couple of bottles so I can try some more rare and old beers without having to stand in line with the bearded masses of craft beer chasers. The weird gray market of beer trading is just not my scene.

Stopped for a quick lunch. Salad portion was a bit small, but the coffee was delicious.read more

Always delicious food, great service and specialty beer wine and cocktails…read more If you are in the Bedford area this is the place stop!!

What a wonderful Irish pub ambience! Lisa was a sweet down to earth host. She shared the…read morerestaurant regularly updates the menu. And, the food was absolutely delicious and portion was very generous.

Had a great time here. The beer selection was great. The customer service was amazing. It's small…read moretown which adds a whole level of care. I recommend stopping in.

Stop here for a lively pint and a bite to eat…read more Olde Bedford Brewing Company serves a more than decent experience. A cool mix of locals and weary travelers make for a fun vibe. Fantastic service too. I had a pint and some excellent fish and chips. The fish was not fishy, but the chips were very chippy.

We made a stop here on a recent visit to Bedford Springs while we were staying at the Omni resort…read more We mostly stayed on property but wanted to explore town on our last day. As soon as I saw this place, it seemed like the perfect mix of everything we love. Several of the businesses in downtown Bedford are closed on Sunday so I was thrilled to see this spot stayed open late, especially for a small town. I came here with my partner and two kids. They were super kid friendly and were so kind to us during our stay. My partner and I got wine, and loved there was a happy hour special which I didn't even realize when ordering. The owner was very friendly and let us try several wines before committing, which I always appreciate. We lived in California for over 15 years, recently making our way back to the east coast. I could tell the selection was really thought through. And was excited to see that they carried a bottle from one of my favorite vineyards in the much overlooked Paso Robles wine region of southern California. The space is very comfy inside with plenty of seating options including plush chairs and couches as well as traditional table seating. We grabbed a spot on the couch and had the best time playing the many games they offer to visitors. My kids were hungry and devoured the cheese and charcuterie plate. They also were very amused by putting together a giant puzzle as well as getting a tour of the on-site art studio where an artist was working during our visit. This was truly a highlight of our time in Bedford. We hope that we can get back again soon to experience it again.

I've only had the opportunity to pop into Composition Art & Wine Bar briefly to pick up a bottle of…read morewine, but color me impressed! It's been an adventure watching downtown Bedford grow as a culinary community. Once upon a time, not even all that long ago, the idea of finding a great bottle of wine from a well curated selection would have been unheard of. Yet, that is what awaits at Composition. Even better... every bottle that is on the shelf is available to taste! The secret is their wine tap set up, which can pull samples from bottles and replace the volume with inert gas. Which also means Composition has a killer wine-by-the-glass program. Bravo! I was able to pick up a bottle of Seghesio Zinfandel. Just know that the selection isn't huge. But there will be folks who can help you find something you love. It's not a place to go in looking for something specific, but rather to go in with some ideas and be open to the possibilities. Next time, I would love to stay for a glass in their cozy and homey tasting room, and try some of the cheeses and meats they have on offer. They have imported comte, and will happily send you off with a quarter pound of sliced bresaola... in Bedford! What I love is that Bedford is no longer a one horse town with the Italian import store across the street. It's marvelous to see more options for folks to expand their culinary horizons. Outside of Bedford, Composition may be closer to a 4* wine bar, but they are getting a bonus point for bravely opening in a place that isn't exactly a wine town, and bringing some big love to the block.

We were in Bedford for 9/11 and saw Whiskey River on the list supplied by the hotel. After reading…read morethe reviews on Yelp we decided to give it a try. Our server, Angie, was very personable and attentive. The have a fairly good selection of beers, that makes for a good meal. Their menu is extensive so there was a nice selection to choose from for our party of 6. I don't remember what everyone ordered, but my wife had the Fish sandwich and I had the Philly Cheesesteak - both were excellent. Ross enjoyed his Fish sandwich as well. This is a very nice, small town pub with a welcoming vibe. Since they have only been open for about 2 years the place still has that "new" appearance. they offer outside dining but the dining area is quite nice. In the back room they have a pool table and I think Iremember a service bar as well. We have been coming to Bedford for 24 years and this is a great addition to the restaurant offerings, especially when you only need a cold beer and a great sandwich. Ross liked the place so much he came back the next day! We will definitely return the next time we are in Bedford.

Decided to take a drive to Bedford and try for a first time The Whiskey River Pub. When we entered…read morethe pub, a young lady greeted us and directed us to a line of small tables for two. I politely requested if we may be seated at a larger 4 person table. The young lady stood there silent for what felt like a whole minute then said ok. Once we were seated, the same young lady said, "I don't seat two people at a table for four. And if we get busy I'll have to move you to a smaller table for two". Yikes. What a strange way to greet guests. Soon our server Kelsey arrived to take our drink orders. Once she brought our drinks we had time to look over the menu and make our choices. We chose a Philly Cheesesteak and Reuben with a cup of loaded potato soup and cup of chili. The soup and chili arrived with our sandwiches soon. Both soup and chili were good and both sandwiches were also good. Our server was nice and friendly.

What a welcome addition to (and break from!) the long westward drive across Pennsylvania to…read morePIttsburgh. My husband and I had a delicious dinner at Don Patron last week. The food was well prepared and flavorful, the ingredients fresh, the surroundings colorful and well-kept, and the staff were friendly. We will be back!

Great service. Very nice booths. The food was great! I got the T-bone steak. My wife got the…read morechicken fajita. Everything from the chips and salsa to the meal was seasoned perfectly for our tastes!

Great food! Nice atmosphere. At first we thought it was just a bar with bar food, but we were so…read morehungry when we came off the interstate looking for a good place to eat we decided to stop. There is a bar area to sit at and you can drink a beer or eat there but there are also tables. The food was amazing. I got the freshly made crab dip for my fries and steak and cheese. You can't go wrong stoping here. There were all ages inside with children as well. hi honey.

My mom and I were in town for the day, and this restaurant was given to us as a recommendation…read more Our server was pleasent and accommodating; the place itself was your average sports bar, no frills and sold alcoholic slushies and 6 packs of beer. We ordered the Seafood Flatbread to share and ice teas. The Seafood flatbread had on it crab meat, scallops, and shrimp with a white sauce. The food overall, and following of COVID19 safety precautions lowered my star rating. The Seafood flatbread was tasty, though for a Friday night special the shrimp were a bit overdone. During times of COVID19; sadly this restaurant lacked in enforcing mask wearing and santizing the tables. As for menus, it was odd as I received a paper menu, and my mom a regular one. Understandable every state is different in following COVID19 restaurant guidelines. It would have been nice to have seen more patrons with masks, as well as our server. My mom and I along with a couple of 4 older people wore masks. The service and food receive a recommendation, next time though I'll be more selective on a restaurant outside my hometown following COVID19 guidelines.

It is permanently closed as of now. Very disappointing. couldn't find a bar open in Bedford , to…read morewatch the Steelers on Sunday Night Football.

Stopped in here awhile back. The prices were nice, are bartender was a joy to talke and very heavy…read morehanded. This place was one of the highlights of me and my wife's to trip.

Overall this place was amazing. They had the most attentive staff, the food was incredible and the…read moreambiance was so relaxing. It was a little too dimly lit, but has some great history

Delightful meal experience where I enjoyed a 12 oz NY Sirloin, perfectly cooked at Medium Plus, and…read morea Lobster Tail in a beurre blanc sauce that was outstanding! Their wine list was very nice and I was greatly impressed by everything at 1796!

It took them 25 minutes to take my drink order. The whole place was musty and smelled of mold. I…read moreordered an omelet and it was more of a scrambled egg. The coffee tasted like water and the decor was a bit tacky. I can't recommend this place at this time.

Huge breakfast portions!! Light and fluffy blueberry pancakes with eggs and crispy bacon is the…read moreperfect combo. Chris and the staff are awesome. So cool to enjoy meals at the bar. Great value and way more enjoyable than the average chains and Starbucks.