Made a reservation for 10 people a few days out. They were super accommodating, and we even bumped it up by one like two days before. More kind and accommodating on the phone than just about any restaurant I've ever called. We came in like a half hour early, over the course of 20 minutes, cause we were traveling in multiple vehicles from ways away... I called ahead, but they said it was no problem at all. They were super helpful, I got drinks started while the rest of the party arrived. Ordered a bunch of appetizers... Mozzarella, sweet potato, waffle, fries, calamari... With like three different dipping sauces. Each of those was fantastic. Folks ordered burgers, chicken, cheesesteaks, traditional fair, like cottage pie, etc. Quantities were massive. Food was tasty. Many to go boxes were provided. The desserts were a surprise... I got my bread pudding to go. And then a few people got the lava cake and shared it. Great beer selection. Great cocktail selection. Great music on the speakers... At least I thought so, the Young'ns weren't as impressed with the sing-along Classics. Our server was beyond helpful, responsive, kind, accommodating,; probably one of the best I've ever had... Is that possible? Big party, I didn't check the details on the check... and the large party tip was included already. So I gave her too much cash for the tip, she stopped me on the way out and wanted to make sure I didn't screw up... Which I did. So she returned a couple bucks. But she earned every every bit for a tip yesterday. read more

Market Cross Pub - Chiswick Chicken Cheesesteak added grilled onions and jalapeños - American Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Loved the food and atmosphere. Cuban sandwich (Prince of Cambridge) and the fish and chips. Laura was wonderful and brought the food and drinks out quickly and with a smile. read more

Market Cross Pub - Prince of Cambridge - Cuban sandwich - American Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Market Cross Pub in Carlisle feels like a staple of the downtown area, a traditional, slightly old-school pub that delivers about what you'd expect. I've been there a few times over the years, and each visit has been about the same: decent food, good drinks, and service that's friendly but sometimes a little slow compared to the crowd size. It's not exceptional, but it's steady, and there's value in that kind of reliability. The atmosphere is distinctly classic, with dark wood paneling, dim lighting, and an overall feel that's equal parts pub and old-school cigar bar. It's a little dated, but in a way that feels intentional--authentic to the town's character. You get the sense that a lot of local business deals and long lunches happen here, and that's part of the charm. The location is just off the main drag where most of the Carlisle festivals and events happen, which can affect how busy it gets. During downtown festivals, expect crowds, but otherwise, it's a good place to relax and catch up over a meal or a pint. Overall, Market Cross Pub isn't trying to reinvent itself--it's simply a solid, familiar spot with dependable food, friendly service, and an atmosphere that fits Carlisle perfectly. read more

Great pub food with an extensive beer list. This is one of my go-to stops in Carlisle before my regular visits to the theatre nearby. I usually order whatever is on special. Last time it was the pot roast. Very reliable, haven't had a bad meal here. read more

Wow! I wish I could take it home with me. Inside an older building with character, the pub has wooden floors and plenty of tables and has a funky vibe (as in very positive, not franchised sameness). Two big rooms are divided by a service island for the wait staff. Friendly hostess took us a table within a minute; a friendly waitress greeted us and gave us time to read the beer list (which goes on for pages). I ordered a plank of home made beers (4 glasses of about 4 ounces each); Laura got a martini. We shared a small order of wings with bourbon bbq sauce -- I wished I could've taken it home -- which were fabulous. My bangers and mash were excellent. Top notch all over; street parking. Highly recommended. I wish I could take the whole place back so I could go once a week. Really superb. read more

Market Cross Pub - Celtic wings: superb - American Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Great food- service good - pub like or tavern ambiance, fun trivia night and a roaming magician-

Service was good but I asked for my steak to be cooked medium, it came out very rare.... Had to ask for that to be fixed so that was annoying. Once that was "fixed" it came out well done... they can't cook steak right. Maybe take it off the menu if you can't do it right. Sodas were kinda flat and not very cold. read more

Since moving to Carlisle we have been here twice. Great beer selection and good pub fare. Another go to spot to sit and relax.

I'm conflicted about this review. The mixed drink I had was great (vodka, pineapple, strawberry, caramel smoothie). I would definitely get it again. They have the most insane drink menu I've ever seen. Hundreds of beers. Whatever you want, they probably have it somewhere. A multitude of beer on tap. I got to try my first Red Ale here (not a fan unfortunately). You could tell the draft was good though. My problem with this place is the food. I'll not mince words. Some of the worst food I've ever had. Beer cheese was bland. The pretzel tasted like semi-soggy cardboard. I tried my brother-in-law's fries, same thing (maybe even worse). If I went for drinks alone, probably an easy 5 star. But because I did eat their food, I have to rate it accordingly. I'd come here for drinks. Not for food. The service was great all things considered. It's a very visually appealing bar to go to. Lots of lovely little decorations. read more

Great spot for grabbing drinks. All of their food is great, but their hamburger salad is my favorite. The salad dressing has a tomato base and it's outstanding. Their buffalo chicken salad is also good, but if you're unsure of what you want, go for the hamburger salad. It's always a win. read more

Market Cross Pub - Buffalo Chicken Salad - American Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Ate there twice last week. On a Monday it was super busy and somewhat chaotic. On first visit I had my favorite fish and chips. The chips are a lot better and without all the seasoning the old ones had. However the batter has changed, it is much thinner and does not have the crunch of the old batter. I like their coleslaw. Unfortunately no cask beer on. Second visit I had the lobster roll special. And second time no cask beer. My friend had Shepherd pie. The potato was 2 scoops just dumped on top and not raked flat as it should be and flashed under the grill to give the potato some color and make sure it was hot. read more

Great food. Such a surprise. Great staff. We were very lucky to have Molly ( molly h) take care of us. VERY family friendly place. Lynn had "Phil the thrill". OUT OF THIS WORLD. if you like smoked salmon, this is jaw dropping. I had the Cottage Pie. Molly suggested this entrée. She did good. A good gathering of people . DO NO MISS THIS PLACE. Molly. Thank you for taking care of us read more

Market Cross has a great menu for food and drinks. There are tables as well as the bar area. There's a room that can be used for large groups. The service is fast and friendly. We had the beer cheese burger and the lip smacker. Both were delicious! We've been several times and always enjoyed ourselves. read more

Market Cross Pub - Beer Cheese Burger - American Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

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Stopped in on a busy Saturday night when we were out with friends. Service was good, and everyone enjoyed their meals. Will absolutely go back. read more

What an awesome pub!!! Stopped in for dinner the other night and was very impressed with this gem. Everything from the decor to the atmosphere was top notch. The food was delicious and even tho every table was full the food came out fast. The owner was nice enough to take us and show us where they brew their own beers. It was just like they did it in the old days. Definitely stop in and try this place out. read more

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Decided to try this establishment after not having luck finding a decent, healthy lunch at another place we really wanted to eat at. I'm glad we did, and our creator made things work out the way it did. While having fried fish and chips wasn't my first choice today, as I eat healthier choices mostly, I'm very glad we came here. We walked in around 12:30 pm during lunchtime. Despite the lunch crunch and a sizeable number of patrons in the restaurant section, we were seated quickly and greeted. Looking at the Pub type food choices, we both decided on starting with the house salad. Mine with Malt vinegar so I could stay true to avoiding dairy, my friend with a dill dressing, which was homemade here, and she loved. What should we order in a Pub? Fish and Chips, of course! We also offer shepherds pie, chicken pot pie, and much more. See the pics of the menu I provided here. The ambiance is very good, lots of space between tables, well decorated, comfortable overall. The service was great and very accommodating to my finicky, picky food choices, modifications, and self-imposed healthy food (Pescatarian "plus", nearly vegan) needs. The salad was plentiful and fresh. The fish and chips was also plentiful. Nice pieces of fish and a bunch of fries. The fish coating was flavorful and crunchy/crisp. Trying not to go too far of the healthy path, I took most of the breading off the fish and realized that next time I should just ask for the fish minus the breading if they would do that. Removing the crunchy breading, I found the fish still tasty but greasy from its frying, of course. And the cocktail sauce was also great. Yep, in one meal I used all of my daily weight watchers points and more. That's the beauty of my lifestyle - having the flexibility to go far afield on occasions. (Pass me the carrot sticks, celery, and lettuce for the next few days, please - ha!) I can't say too much about how good the seating area and service were. They made the meal even better! read more

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First time visiting. A not-so-busy Saturday. The food took exceedingly long to arrive, for what should be fast casual hoagies and fries. The food was okay. The staff is friendly. The atmosphere is run down. Not motived to ever return. Not sure why it has any great reviews. read more

Place was great, homecoming weekend, Dickinson College, we arrived and there was a wait, they have electronic texting when your table is ready. Food was excellent and the prices were very very reasonable. Service was outstanding, food came out quick and the beer was cold. Loved the ambiance, next time in town we will stop by even if it is for a drink. Table next to us guys had kilts on. read more

This was my 2nd time to Market Cross Pub. Great choices with lots of unique variety! We shared the soft pretzel app. It was yummy. And the salmon tacos were a delicious spin on the traditional fish tacos. read more

Market Cross Pub - Salmon Tacos & Soft Pretzels & Beer Cheese Dip - American Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Stopped in for a beer and quick bite while here for a wedding, The bartender was so sweet and attentive. We got the chicken chipotle sandwich- so good, and the tenders- also good. Huge beer selection and overall a great place with a vast menu. Very casual but nice neighborhood spot. read more

Food - 4 stars Ambiance - 3 stars Service - 3 stars Walked in, party of 3, and the host didn't actually say anything to us. Just picked up the menus and walked us through slowly to find a table that didn't need to be cleaned off. Not a very warm welcome, and the dirty tables weren't a good first impression. Big TVs are good for watching sports. Average volume. Some of the seating feels unnecessarily cramped. This place could do with a better layout, but maybe that's the pub atmosphere they are going for. Ordered a soda, and it tasted like carbonated water, so I sent it back, and they said they couldn't figure out how to fix the flavoring on the machine. But I know that just happens sometimes, and I appreciate the effort anyway. Fries were warm but definitely not hot and fresh. The fish was pretty awesome. We always had to ask for refills, but it would have been noticeably better if our server had recognized we needed drinks and brought them without needing to be asked. They give you a check with a QR code on it. Inventive and efficient, but also, given the rest of our experience, came across as a lazy and potentially less accessible and intuitive method of collecting payment. Will probably be back since it's a pretty decent local spot. read more

Market Cross Pub - Queen's Basket. Was a bit surprised by its appearance, but the texture and flavor were really good. - American Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

The restaurant is located in the main street Carlisle so parking could be tough. We walked in on a Friday evening about 630ish. There was plenty of room at the bar, so we took a seat at the bar. We had a really nice bartender and did not recall his name, we first ordered the boozy Java for $11, which was amazing, and ordered an espresso martini also $11. I've had many espresso Martinis, and this is hands down the best one I've ever had run don't walk to get one! I have eaten here in the past, and the food has never let me down! My brother decided to order the steak Chesapeake for $20.95 it came with a side salad, onion rings, rice pilaf, and the steak and crab. First, the amount of food for $20 was awesome, and the food was out of this world. I would highly recommend ordering this next time. read more

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Great food, great beer, and great atmosphere! In town for 3 nights and came here 2 of them. Trivia on Monday night was a lot of fun. Highly recommend read more

Great selection of food, very hearty portions, definitely comfort food. Reasonably priced. Beer menu is overwhelming in the best way. There's something for everyone. We enjoy coming here when we're in town visiting our son at Dickinson. read more

I've been going back and forth on leaving a review because the food was really very good, HOWEVER a major mistake was made. We ordered two Arnold Palmer drinks - which I've ordered for years and they always arrive nonalcoholic. Any other establishment I've been to that might have an alcoholic version will ask how I want it. Disappointingly, the drinks we received from this place were both alcoholic. They were very weak (luckily), so I just thought the tea was bitter but when we got the bill I was surprised to see they were both alcoholic. This was especially horrifying considering I'm 3-months postpartum and breastfeeding, and even worse the other person I was with is 30 sober!!! Luckily, she's very comfortable in her sobriety and this didn't cause any severe issues on her part physically, but I still can't believe this happened. Very disappointing - so customers beware when ordering drinks from this place. read more

We had dinner here while visiting Carlisle for the Chrysler show 7/12/25 The first restaurant to recognize Irish bangers and mashed would be so much better with spicy Italian sausage as an option .We really enjoyed your pub and loved the burgers as well as the steak . See you next year great place this is read more

We decided to try market cross pub after seeing their drink special featured on instagram. The Peeptini did not disappoint. Super cute and delicious! Reminded me of much more expensive drinks I've had elsewhere. For dinner hubby ordered the fried chicken sandwich and I got the beer cheese burger no lettuce. The food came out quickly and was hot and fresh. Burger was cooked well and the beer cheese was delicious. I find that often times there's not enough cheese in my burgers but this was the perfect amount. Literally dripping off. Fries were crispy on the outside with perfect crunch and the insides were still soft. Atmosphere feels very English Pub authentic. Lots of vintage pub decor, traditional tables and chairs, etc. Very comfortable for a casual meal out. I'm looking forward to trying the shepherds pie next read more

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I've had their steak night a few times now, and it's delicious and a great deal. Service has been a little spotty and the place is clean for the most part. Overall, pretty good. I couldn't justify it without the Tuesday night special though. read more

very English, very hole in the wall, pub in downtown Carlisle. stopped for lunch while passing by. nice beer selection - both US craft & English standards. they have a few of their own, too. there was an imperial stout both on nitro & 1year aged in bourbon barrels on cask. got a sample of each & decided on a full pour of the cask. delicious - pulled on a proper hand pump. my wife had cottage pie - beef as the meat. she's not a lamb fan. she loved it. I had shepherds pie - the traditional way - lamb as the meat. delicious. surprising addition of cinnamon in the spices, but excellent. exceptionally tasty food. the server was all over the place but spot on when we needed something. can't say enough good things about the food. my only complaint might be that we asked to be seated away from the door because it was rather cold, & she took us around, away from the door, and seated us 2 booths from the other door. really?? it was cold enough inside the pub that few of the patrons took off their coats. read more

Disappointed they didn't have sours on tap but oh whoa is me, so I got a mango pineapple beer instead . Some others in my party ordered apps like bruschetta, mozz sticks, nachos and pretzel with beer cheese so all those were delicious. Ordered the king fish and chips which was real good as the breading on the fish was different than the usual fare but it is was a good different and the fish was flaky and flavorful. Check this place out if you're in the area. read more

Solid spot for date night/family dinner. I was a little let down by the bangers and mash, it had virtually no taste, could have used more seasoning, but over all not a bad experience. My wife and I continue to go every now and then. Give it and shot and see what you think. read more

A nice cozy pub with delicious food! Had the prime rib with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Um..um the food was very good. The prime rib was juicy and good. The roasted asparagus topped the meal off. Yes, I will be back! read more

visited during truck nationals this past weekend and everyone's food was horrible the fries came out cold and tasted like styrofoam the chicken sandwich was dry as could be the bacon was rubbery , the nachos were black and the chicken pot pie was a bowl of soup with two small pieces of chicken and a piece of flaky dough on top will not be returning read more

I am heartbroken! This used to be one of my 2 favorite places in Carlisle, but they got rid of the Earl of Westmoreland sandwich, the best thing in their menu, and the Beef and Guinness stew, the second best thing on their menu, and the Dragon's Milk, my favorite beer. It's still a decent English style pub, but the things that drew me here over and over as my favorite comfort food place in Carlisle are gone now. Ah well. read more

I learned that Carlisle, Pennsylvania is the sister city to Carlyle, England, and this cozy establishment is a homage to a traditional English pub. A staggering number of beer options, Bass and Smithwicks of course, Scottish ales, house brews, and many local and regional offerings. We enjoyed four different beers plus a sample. Their on premises brews include a cask beer option, very British in character, high alcohol, low carbonation and not chilled. Unique! The food was great, don't miss the horseradish sauce. We shared the hearty hot crab dip for starters and each had a Royal sandwich. My husband opted for onion rings but I stuck with the crisps - that's chips to you Yanks. Service was most hospitable and prices were unbeatable. Loved the decor. My only criticism was I thought the lights were up too high. But five stars easy from this road tripper. We had a jolly good time! If you're staying at any of the numerous hotels in the area do yourself a favor- skip the Iron Skillet and KFC and drive five extra minutes downtown to the Pub. You'll be awfully glad you did, won't you? read more

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Great service. Great pub. Great fish and chips. Great local bar. My favorite spot is the booths in the back by the bar.

Service was pretty swiftly food was warm not the best. No to go boxes took and there was plenty of food left. read more

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Great pub fare and good selection of English pub specialities. I had the Shepherds Pie and a pint of the house amber ale. Very enjoyable.

I would like to thank Joe from Market Cross Pub for reaching out to me regarding my visit last week. He asked if we would please try their place again. I was very pleased to hear from Joe and this shows they really care about their customers. We went back today and we had an excellent meal and fantastic customer service. My son and I had the Crab stuffed salmon, which was delicious. My husband had the Beef and Guinness and it was so tender you could cut it with a fork. So glad we went back and we plan on returning again very soon. read more

Love this place! The BEST fish and chips I've ever had. Great draft beer too. Friendly service. We will be back regularly.