Holy Hound Taproom has been a downtown staple since 2012, one of the early bars that helped spark the area's turnaround from the 2000s. It's known for great bar food with a fun mix of traditional and Asian-inspired dishes. The spicy garlic wings--crispy, bold, and perfectly balanced--are easily some of the best in the city, and the burgers are consistently excellent. With roughly 30 beers on tap, there's always something new to try. The atmosphere is part of what makes Holy Hound special. In the main dining room there's even a table with a hidden drawer filled with little surprises left by local artists--a quirky, charming detail that captures the spirit of the place. Great food, great beer, great vibe. Enjoy. read more

I found the waitress nice and the food was good. However, service was slow from beginning to end. Very odd considering it was not crowded. I'm open to my experience being an anomaly. It's more of a bar environment than a restaurant experience. I wouldn't recommend if you have children or are pressed for time, but ideal for take out. read more

I've always been a fan of the Holy H when I visited York I haven't back since the new owners took over Today met friends there for lunch. I ordered the grilled cheese with tomato and extra bacon. When it came out it looked great, but something smelled burnt ( a friend at the table even made a comment that someone's food is burnt ) I started eating and it tasted burnt, the bottom toast was burnt that I ended up just eating the innards and left the bread. I should have sent it back, I worked in restaurants and I saw what happened when you send food back ... I'll take my loss Will I try their food again? Yes But instead of my favorite, I'll try something new read more

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Stopped in for a late dinner. We decided to try their pierogies and pork nachos. The pierogies were cooked perfectly and the bacon and onions tasted great with them. The nachos were just okay. They definitely needed more flavor. Some smoke on the pork and fresh onions, cilantro and tomatoes might help. The chips were homemade so that was a plus. I tried a strawberry Kiwi cider and my husband had one of their IPA. Both were very tasty. They have a great beer, cider selection. I would give there food another try. read more

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We went on a Saturday night before a local concert. Unfortunately, they were only two servers on duty so getting served was a challenge. In fact, it was at least 20 minutes before we got our drinks. The server did inform us, but the kitchen was short staffed so it took another 20 minutes just to get our food (burger/chicken sandwich). Then when it came out, my burger was like a hockey puck and the toast was burnt. The chicken sandwich was 2 VERY SMALL strips. But the server didn't come back to check on us so we had no other option but to eat our food. Additionally we sat with empty drinks for most our meal because we didn't see our server. Poor experience! read more

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The Good: It's a seat yourself kinda joint which is cool. We had plenty of tables to choose from in the back. Some of the food was delicious, like the pretzel and cheese app (omg so soft and delicious); the ahi tuna (although I thought it was a bowl when I ordered but it was just ahi tuna with a seaweed salad and sauces to dip); the potato bowl; and a burger (the steak fries were amazing)...Hubs enjoyed his adult beverages... strawberry and then a peach infused something or other on tap. The Bad: The waitress was very difficult to get her attention or even find her, which was frustrating. We ran out of time to get a replacement for the ramen because the place got so busy and the kitchen was way behind on orders and we had a concert to get to, so my son went hungry for a few hours until we could stop somewhere else to grab fast food for him. He did enjoy sharing the pretzel app so he didn't starve. The Ugly: Do NOT order the ramen noodle bowl. This is not the place for that. First of all it's not really ramen. It's 25¢ top ramen noodles in a sauce that can only be described as a burnt oil broth. Absolutely disgusting. Go somewhere else if you want ramen. read more

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Great bar! Awesome vibe. Good selection of beers and delicious food. Indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly staff and good service. The burgers are very tasty and the wings are top notch! read more

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Fun decor. Unfortunate acoustics. It's pretty loud and you can participate in conversations two tables removed if you wanted. They tried to improve that with some shiek ceiling tiles. Service was friendly and attentive. The food came out pretty quick. Onion soup was mediocre. Not a lot of onions or flavor. It was very hot. The pretzel was delicious. Firm on the outside and fluffy in the middle with a great taste. The crab dip was average and didn't have a lot of flavor. The Ramen bowl was yummy. Lots of flavor, fresh veggies, and a big helping. The drinks were pretty good. read more

The pineapple upside down cake shot was appropriately flavored. The brownie w beer brew did not have a beery taste at all and my friend tried the brownie and agreed. My friend had a new blueberry cheesecake fried roll. I'd eat it myself and probably like it but not a first choice for me since I'd associate it with an asian pork roll or such. My friend noticed mint would have been better as a garnish than the kale used and I agree. I feel the cheesecake roll would do better as a cannoli wrap instead of the egg roll. The vibe here is a friendly crowd. Servers are very friendly and work together. Very casual here. We did not have actual meals but maybe another time. read more

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Toby and Lina were the best. great people great food great beer lineup. highly recommend

Ordered the Melter Skelter sandwich with tomato. It was good, but it would've been better paired with tomato soup instead of chips. We also ordered nachos for the table and they were good but could've used more cheese. Nice place. Good service. Right across from Timeline Arcade read more

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The Holy Hound has a typical bar atmosphere. We seated ourselves and weren't approached by a staff member for about 10 minutes, but then someone came to take our order. Someone else brought out the food, someone else checked on us later, someone else checked on us after that, etc. Our group all enjoyed our food, and although they didn't have a ton of gluten-free selections, the kitchen did their best to accommodate the member of our group with celiac (who ordered a salad). Both rooms of the restaurant were almost full, and it was loud enough that we had to almost yell to talk among ourselves. Would return, possibly with earplugs, for the wide selection of drinks, including local beers and 2 flavors of cider. read more

Beware of double charges on your card. I had a bill of 156.06 and they charge my card that and $136.06. This is not a test hold. They charged the two upon checkout so it was exactly $20 less than my bill. I talked to others in my group and they did the same to all of them. I am in day 4 of this being on my checking account. I called and emailed. I had to drive in there and the waitress and bartender told me they do not have a phone number associated with them, but it is posted. No one will answer your email. Do not support this kind of behavior. read more

4 - I'd drive 30 minutes just to come here. Scroll to the end to see my rating scale. Starting this one with the food, I'd drive 30 minutes just for a burger at Holy Hound. Mama and I both had different burgers and both were excellent. Cooked to order and the chef nailed it. Lots of flavor and the steak fries that came with were literally the best I've ever had with a unique but not overpowering flavor. The food was so good that the beer review takes second place for Holy Hound. It's solid...a good mix of craft and mainstream brews should make it easy to find a compliment to your meal. Super efficient wait staff that was also unique...seems like one person takes all the orders, one busses and serves, and one closes out tabs. The boss made rounds regularly to check on everyone as well. Every staff member was the right mix of friendly without being up in your face about it. Lastly, it's a fun and inviting atmosphere. All the patrons were clearly enjoying their evenings. I guess the one "negative" is that it's a really loud place...like a high school cafeteria where you're on the edge of yelling to your companions. If you're looking for a quiet intimate evening, this isn't the place, but if you're after a welcoming and lively atmosphere, Holy Hound is definitely a place to check out! 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive up to 30 minutes just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here read more

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Had a great time with friends, but service was not the best. Sat down for a table of 4. One member of our party was using the bathroom and the waitress took the stool away without asking. When we said they were in the bathroom and coming back the waitress responded "first come first serve" and continued to take another stool away from another party without asking. Waitress never checked on us again until we were ready to pay the bill. read more

I didnt get food here, was just passing through York. I wanted a Blue Moon but they didn't carry them, but the beer they gave me instead was very tasty. I love the whole tavern type feel and rhe decor was super cute. I loved the diversity and the service was nice! read more

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I was absolutely distraught when I learned they got rid of the blueberry cheese cake egg rolls. I had an awful day and the only thing that could bring me happiness were those gooey delicious rolls but my heart was broken when I went in and informed they no longer made them. I adore this restaurant but I will no stand for such injustice. I thought this was a holy place. #bringthemback #unholyhound read more

Wow, so glad I checked Yelp and saw Holy Hound had such good reviews. We almost went to a different brewery where we've been before. A brew pub, Holy hound has a humongous tap list, as well as cans/bottles. They even have some spirits. Get a designated driver and try the peanut butter stout with a shot of whisky, like a boilermaker, right? We two feasted on a giant pretzel with crab dip, it was covered in Old Bay and was quite the treat. We're planning to return for a burger on a Tuesday, I think. They have half-off specials each day. The service was great, and the place was clean and uncluttered. I loved all the art and memorabilia on the walls, and the colors chosen for the walls. My faves were the hound dog pics. I'd add another star if there wasn't a $2 up-charge for Beyond and a whopping $5 for fries instead of house made chips, but I think I'd try them first. I will try them! We'll be back on a half-price burgers day so we can splurge on all the extras! read more

Very nice Brewery right downtown with outside seating along the sidewalk, which is nice on a beautiful day. The beer selection is always good and the burgers are really good. Can get very crowded on the weekends. Little hard to hear when they have live music. My only complaint is that the merch selection is a little on the weak side, they need a pint glass with that beautiful logo on it. Still need to try the Brunch menu on the weekend. read more

Great find in the Market District area of downtown York. This expansive taproom features over 30 beers on tap plus bottle and canned selections. The menu has some nice variations on bar favorites. I enjoyed the pierogi appetizer which featured a sriacha cream sauce for dipping and crisp-fried pierogis. The crisp texture was unusual but tasty. My companion had the white chicken chili whic was also excellent. Service was exceptional and the staff was extremely friendly. Our server, Tyler, was very attentive but not intrusive--which can be a difficult balance sometimes. We will definitely be back after a most enjoyable mid-afternoon visit. read more

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My brother and I stopped in for lunch because the original idea fell through. The drinks and food were good, although my brother asked to substitute chicken for the beef on his Forest Floor and he did not get the chicken. We weren't charged for the chicken, so we didn't mention it to avoid waiting longer. The crab dip on my Save the Bay sandwich was amazing. We both enjoyed the Cesar salads with homemade croutons. read more

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I'm one of those people who use Yelp to see what the food looks like, so that's why I have so many pics LOL This place is right across the street from my work building, so my coworkers and I eat here often. Recently I've been trying to eat "healthier" and so I went with the salad and added chicken and bacon. The best part about it? It was GRILLED. Whatever they used to season all of it or however they cooked the lettuce and chicken... SO good and SO much flavor. I wound up not even using my dressing!!! Never had anything bad here, Holy Hound continues to impress. read more

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Literally just left out. We say ourselves, the waitress walked over and literally threw the menus on the table and walked away. Said nothing. Came back with 2 waters and asked did we know what we wanted. My husband and I were appalled. We didn't even want to eat. Hopefully it wasn't a race thing. It was my second time there and I will never go back read more

First time trying this place. Enjoyed sitting outside. Service was fast. Anthony was very nice, knowledgeable. Food came out looking great and hot! He recommended the beef vegetable soup and it was delicious. Spicy garlic wings were good- next time will ask to have fried a little bit longer for crisper skin. Drinks were disappointing; didn't taste like any alcohol in them. Overall, making plans to go back for weekend brunch read more

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Great place for beer tasting. Great customer service and lots of beer to choose from, even though I'm not a huge beer drinker, the workers allowed me to sample beers to find something I liked. read more

Bartenders are great, huge tap menu. Fun place to stop and have a drink. Fast service. Next time we will try some food.

Visiting the York area on a business trip, we were headed to Rockfish Public House for dinner and stopped here for some adult beverages beforehand. The Holy Hound turned out to be a nice choice for just that. There's an impressive, extensive collection of beers, including a small amount of local brands (which is something I like to seek out while traveling). I had the Liquid Hero General Pils and the Molly Pitcher P.B. Porter. Both were great choices. The staff was super nice. It's a pleasant, open enough layout. We were there on a Wednesday night and it wasn't too crowded or loud. I didn't get a chance to try any food since we were headed elsewhere for dinner, but for a place to have a beer or two, it was a solid choice all around. read more

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My friend Skip and I met in York to have late lunch. I like stopping in at the HH for their awesome beer selection; you can usually find something odd on tap. My find for today was Arctic Panzer Wolf from 3 Floyds. They were fairly busy at 3:00 in the afternoon. Food was great! I had a gooey gouda burger and steak fries. Skip has a cheese steak sandwich. Portions were more than plenty. 2 large sandwiches and 4 beers - $50. Service was good. Only downside is that parking can be a pain, $1.50 an hour on the street. Parking garages are about a 1 to 1-1/2 block walk. read more

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Food was top notch !! Beer list goes on for days . What staff are the best out there. The ambiance very well done . This is a must stop for anyone who likes good food and beer read more

Pretty cool bar overall. Here's what got and how I liked it : 1. Crab pretzel: very good. Definitely would recommend. 4/5 2. Mango Habanero Wings: sooooo so good! 10/5 for the wings!! 3. Steak and Egg Breakfast Eggrolls: I was so excited for these and they were a hugeeee let down. They were bland and definitely needed some salt. The sauce that came with it was super bland too. I ended up replacing this with the crab pretzel. 0/5 for the eggrolls. read more

Food great! Plenty of tap beer and daily food specials. BUT PLEASE bring back Thursday Steak Night!!-

Always good service, large selection of beers. Food is good, nothing out of this world but never disappoints.

Came here for a meet and greet and was very pleasantly surprised! Awesome atmosphere - enough bar space to sit and have a drink and/or food, but also plenty of tables to sit and eat/drink. Also have a back room you can rent for private events. Their beer selection was great - very expansive. Had several options in every type of beer. I ordered a sour (#26 at the time, I believe) and it was awesome! The food was excellent as well. Particularly loved the crab dip and fried chicken sliders. Plenty of nearby street parking from what I saw - though I did go on a Sunday evening, so perhaps it might be harder to find somewhere to park on a busier weekend evening. I do believe there was something like a $10 CC minimum when purchasing from the bar - but not a huge deal at all, just plan to order two beers (or yours and your friends). Will definitely be back! read more

Had a great lunch. Food was delicious. Staff was friendly. I was visiting, but, if I lived here I'd go back!

Great beer selection. .. Decent food...just the right environment for a chill downtown bar scene...service can be a little iffy at times but it's understandable given the high volume. read more

Came to York PA from Tampa FL for a wedding and was referred to this place for good eats . Man , they did not disappoint!! Dog friendly , drinks were great the service was beyond amazing !!!! We felt right at home when we walked in and the staff took such great care of us . They gave awesome suggestions on drinks and food and everything from the service to the food and atmosphere was perfect . read more

I've had this bookmarked for way to long! Worth the wait for sure! The venison burger was excellent and earthy with mushrooms and Swiss cheese. The beer selection is great and atmosphere really nice. The fries were some of my favorites. The chicken chili was a served colder then it should have been and wasn't as much chili as it was soup. Ordering at the bar was weird and a little hard to get the bar tenders attention but worked fine.a server would have been helpful. read more

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The good and service is great here. The atmosphere can be challenging at times. I have been there during a fight amongst women that started in the bathroom and ended up right behind me, and I have witnessed other unsavory activities in this place. read more

I really dig this joint. Dont be scared off if you aren't into craft beer, they've got plenty of mass market beer and Yuengling. Great selection of micros if that's your thing. I was really impressed with the food and their nightly specials as well. Service and atmosphere were great! read more

This bar has a lot of beers to choose from and plenty of options for everything else. They were able to accommodate a large group in the back which was nice (without a reservation) even though we were just doing drinks. When we went, they were also doing a brunch which did look pretty good. They also had a bloody mary bar for you to choose your options for what you wanted to add in (cheese, pickles, jalepenos, celery, old bay, etc). It was a great spot to just hang out and grab a drink. read more