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.

Wasn't sure about eating here from lack of reviews, but it was very good…read more Service was good

The proprietor at compass brewery recommended we come here. I was delighted. Best food since…read morereturning to Lancaster county. Big menu. Really friendly efficient service.

everything about this place rules…read more the bartenders on saturday late afternoon / early evening 11/2/24 were so nice. the drinks are cheap and the food all looked and smelt amazing. we didn't eat but watching them make those pork sandwiches is what's gonna bring me back again!

Kitchen closes 10pm m-f 11pm sat sun. Does have 'all day menu' for after hours. You might have to…read morewait as bar keep does prep - worth it. Unlike other area bars - has bag snacks at reasonable price. No cash tabs- does credit card table. Pours are traditional. Good selection, quality quantity and value. Bar seats ~ 30. 5 duce tops. Game room darts - pinball, w/o pool table. Traditional tap room setting. Bar staff consistent and friendly, knows you name Kinda place. Eclectic mix of patrons. Great for date night. Nightly food specials. Has a larger back room for events and bands. Security is great friendly yet firm. Despite the name. Expect to show ID. Staff has no problem to 'cut off' those who need it. Was listed in 2024 in the top 1k 'dive bars' in the USA. Has event nights worth checking out. For this reason my go to neighborhood bar. Ample parking. Could use a bathroom update - very much needed.

Great service on a Monday night! Our party of 6 had a friendly waitress who was very helpful since…read moreit was my first time there (not the rest of the group). We had wings, soft pretzels, cheesesteaks and everyone enjoyed their food. My SIL and daughter have been there numerous times-one of their fav bars. Our son loves the freaky squeeze beer they sell. The ladies bathroom needs some work...the ceiling has seen some better days. I love old buildings...that's not the issue.

owners a hoot stapled a dollar bill to the ceiling…read moretwisted pretzel slaps food and drinks were fast 5/5 would recommend

A Classic little dive bar hidden in Amish county. PJ was an awesome bar tender that even taught us…read morea new drinking game. Thanks to PJ and twisted tea my wife's new name is Lollipop Chopper. Lol !! The beef sandwich was delicious and the bacon cheeseburger tender and juicy. We will definitely be back. Best regards Lollipop Chopper and Superman !!

What a nice dive bar, the bar tender was pretty cool she was warm and welcoming and even gave us a…read morehistory lesson on the establishment.

Growing up in town back when it was dry, Gary's Bar was known as the only bar in town. I never…read moreheard anything positive or negative either way, mostly because we were all too young to go in. On a recent visit home, a friend suggested we make a night of going and boy did we have a fun time! Gary's Bar at the same time feels old and unchanged, but modern and welcoming. The only issue some might have, is they allow smoking. We didn't really care: they have a great draft beer menu of almost all local stuff from the area, plus all the national macro brands. Prices are super cheap for how fresh everything is; glassware is also clean. They have a ton of special items too, like drinks, jello shots, etc. Along the back left wall is a bunch of packaged beer for to-go service. On the night we went, there was a genuinely great local band playing. Some people danced. They have a pool table too, which saw constant action. The bartenders were also super welcoming and attentive, despite being busy. If you're a fan of neighborhood dive bars that are secret great, this is worth checking out.

I don't drink alcohol no more, but the price they charge for soda's is what a mixed drink would go…read morefor.

Great dive bar with a lot of character. Friendly locals and amazing bar tenders. The food is…read morelimited to a bar menu but everything is delicious. Great time.

bartenders only good to open a beer. Not mix anything. They have to do better! You can change the…read morelook but the staff is still mid at best

Always had a great time, drinks, bands and people, all the best…read more. been going there since it opened in 2011. Rich Cole

Very nice diverse local bar to meet people. Great bartenders, friendly locals from ages 35 to 80…read more Excellent selection of liquors and fair price. No food served but one can bring in outside food.