This place has one bathroom stall, lots of cussing, and cheap drinks. The abandoned mine shaft bar is an absolute dive but you can't beat it. It's cool to get a cheap drink or shot, see the mine cave, listen to the music, and move on with your trip. Locals and travelers alike visit this establishment. It's not fancy and smells a bit musty but the clientele and pricing are great. I've been a patron here every time I'm in town for a few years now. It's a consistent experience every time, we are repeat customers. 21+ only NO KIDS. Pro tip: bar service & paying your check can be kinda slow because the bartenders get to talking - which is a bonus if you're on the receiving end of the talking.... but they get sidetracked often. Consider backing up your drink and paying cash up front. Anyway this is the reason it's knocked down a star, can get kinda frustrating when you just want a beer, sometimes it takes a while even if they aren't busy. read more

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Reliance Mine was recommended to us by a family member and long time local. If you're looking for ultimate dive bar vibes with a mine theme, this is the place to go. The bartenders, Jasmine and Derek, were straight to the point and friendly. Derek actually offered to make a specialty cocktail right as we sat down. Decent selection of local craft beer. Inexpensive drinks with fast service. Several of the other guests were not locals, but actually travelers that had deemed this place their go-to spot when staying in Gettysburg or passing through. No food menu, but you can bring your own or have food delivered. There is additional parking and entrance in the back off of Taneytown Road if the hotel parking is too full. Just the perfect cozy dive bar spot with a sweet fireplace and fun locals. Check it out! read more

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A very interesting dive bar for sure. Definitely on the small side, but cozy. We enjoyed our adult beverages and the ambiance of the Mine. I think I'll be back when I am in town. read more

Reliance Mine Saloon - Bars Near Me - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

PROS: very unique atmosphere where it does look like you're in a mine. Regulars come here so you know it's good, they have many tables and loads of parking CONS: only one tv in this bar, it's cramped, the bartender never came to us as we stood there for 15 minutes, and it's tough to spot the entrance to the place OVERALL: drink variety was good while atmosphere was amazing but the service can improve read more

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The official bar of Gettysburg this place was a little hard to find but absolutely worth it. It's a hidden gem and we were so lucky to have this place suggested by a friend. You absolutely cannot be the prices and the service is amazing. The atmosphere is super fun, and our group had had a great time. I'll be back! read more

Reliance Mine Saloon - Bars Near Me - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Great bar inside the quality inn in Gettysburg. It's a dive bar with a cool mine atmosphere. Cheap drinks and locals and tourists make this place busy. Dont be in a rush to get ur tab but we've never had a problem. Make sure u say hi to Jasmine she is a good bartender and will treat u right! read more

Such a great little hidden gem!! I found out about this bar on TikTok and decided to surprise my husband by going here after dinner. It was so fun walking to it and finding it as it is hidden in a motel parking lot. Great for travelers and locals alike! The staff is so friendly and inviting, we went right when they opened at 6pm and it was the perfect time, it can get pretty busy in there. No food, but they are fine with you ordering or bringing anything in. Definitely a highlight of our trip! read more

A very eclectic bar with a mine theme. You have to walk down what appears to be a mine shaft to get to it. The servers were nice. Average beer selection when we went a few years ago, and no food available. However you are allowed to bring your own in. It is decorated with old murals and mining gear. It's a cool place to visit and have a drink. read more

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What a cool little dive bar - we were staying at the hotel there and this is a big bonus. Enjoyed some beers - bartender was friendly and overall, good experience. I love dive bars and this is one of the better ones I've stumbled upon. read more

Very cool spot. The younger waitress was a bummer, but besides that we had a great time!

Great, unique bar with an excellent beer selection. Straight forward at the bar service. The real wood fire was great with the cold weather. Simply a cool place. You can bring in your own food as they don't have any. read more

This spot was super cool! The vibes were lit! The bartender was so dope. His hair is incredible! The locals were so kind. We will definitely be back for our yearly trips! It was sooooo cozy read more

Cindy was amazing, funny and very hospitable. She was the reason we went two nights in a row. Awesome ambiance. read more

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Great atmosphere. Enjoyed a drink with a bunch of friends before grabbing dinner in the area. Fun theme. Would return if in the area.

If you need an out of the way place this is it. It's old. It's dark. The drinks are cold. What more do you need? There are no bells or whistles but the staff is polite and good at what they do. read more

Cool spot but the bartender was rude AF. Wouldn't even make eye contact when we were trying to settle up. There are so many other places with amazing service. This is a one and done. Don't waste your time. read more

Bartender was friendly and knowledgable; we went for after dinner drinks and the other patrons were congenial. We enjoyed the varieties of whiskey and the fun ambiance, and will be back! read more

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This is a dive bar. If you go in with that as your expectation you will be happy, it has everything you're looking for. Cheap booze, dim lighting, friendly characters, kind of clean, and a pretty good selection of canned craft beer. If you go in expecting a fancy bar to bring the family to or order complicated 16 dollar cocktails this is not the place to go. read more

Found this place by accident. Didn't know what to expect. Great dive bar with good music and an interesting beer selection.

Friendly knowledgeable bartender. Solid selection of craft beer. Interesting setting with mine theme. Longtime Battlefield visitors reportedly become regulars here. Overall welcoming and great place to grab a beer. read more

Perfect dive bar. Absolutely can't beat the prices. Where else can you get 2 fireball shots and 2 higher priced beers for $17! If you go in expecting anything else, you won't enjoy it. We planned to stop quickly before going on a ghost tour, but ended up going back after because we enjoyed it so much. The crowd is also very mixed, so it's good for meeting some interesting people. read more

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When I saw this place online we knew we had to visit! While the fake rock entrance is a bit cheesy, this is a fantastic dive-bar and we moved it there! Jasmine the bartender was so nice to talk with and their drinks are inexpensive (except the rare Middleton Irish whiskey I had which was worth every penny!). Crowd was lively and friendly and we felt right at home. Definitely worth the visit! read more

We stumbled upon this place and were completely obsessed! It is so cozy, drinks were so reasonably priced and the bartender took great care of us! This is a must in Gettysburg!! We will definitely be back! read more

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I'm sitting in my living room back in New Jersey and wishing the place wasn't four hours away. Reliance Mine Saloon is the crown jewel of dive bars, better than anything I've seen all over the country. They have a good atmosphere, great beer and a whiskey selection beyond words. The bartender I met for the evening was phenomenal with his service and had an excellent taste in music for the place. While it's dark as a dungeon way down in the mine, it is a place that does what it does better than anywhere else and I cannot understand why its not packed to the rafters every night. It's a place you could've seen Anthony Bourdain talking about, and it is, in my opinion, the only place one should want to do their drinking in Gettysburg. read more

Surprised my husband with a quick trip in for a drink while we waited to pick up a pizza from Tommy's. We've been to Gettysburg a bunch and have driven by, having no clue this place existed. Had a drinks while chatting with the very friendly bartender. We'll definitely go back! read more

As far as visual appeal goes it's very cool. Hidden gem as some would say! Once inside it's dark and a cool atmosphere, only stayed for one drink as it seemed like more of a biker scene on a Monday night. Beer is standard but prices are good. $2 -$3 for a bottle/draft. read more

Coolest place in Gettysburg. Usually stay at the Quality Inn and always stop at the Mine in the evening. Always meet people from different states and end up in awesome conversations about where people live and Civil War history. A shout-out to bartender Kim! No food so eat before you go. Just plan on having an enjoyable experience with nice people. read more

It is world famous, seriously, consider stopping by on your trip to Gettysburg. Seriously world famous

Perfect spot to unwind after a long days hike and seeing the attractions. This was attached to our hotel, the quality inn Gettysburg battlefield. We had no clue what we were walking into, but we're pleasantly surprised with cheap drinks, good conversation and a cozy atmosphere. It's fun to chat with other travelers literally from around the world. No food, just cocktails, so eat first. read more

Gettysburg National Civil War Battlefield....and coal mine. The decor alone is worth a stop. Short of black lung and losing limbs in a cave-in, this place feels just like a mine. Only in this mine, drinking OTJ is encouraged. They did look at me funny when I brought my own canary and pick axe. Offered me a beer on the house to stop mining in the middle of the floor. read more

No food....yet... Just chips and pretzels upon request. BUT, you can bring in pizza or anything else you want to eat. They have a tv and fireplace. LOVE it here! Stay at the Quality Inn and you can walk to your room...it's on the property. Open until midnight ish... closed Sunday. read more

Reliance Mine Saloon - Bars Near Me - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Part of the hotel,great theme, good atmosphere and a warm fire read more

Reliance Mine Saloon - Bars Near Me - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Love this place. Cheap drinks, friendly staff. Casual atmosphere. Themed as a coal mine. Hidden at the hotel, it isn't ever too crowded. If you come in the winter there is a fire going. Highly recommend. read more

Reliance Mine Saloon - Bars Near Me - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Sociable bartender, cheap drinks (1.50 for victory summer love to 4-5 for an ever changing variety of craft beer), great low key atmosphere. And how fun is it to drink in a mine?! I expected this to be pretty cheesy, I have to admit, but I loved the bar. If I lived in this area, I'd come here all the time. Plus, if you buy a certain beer, they donate to breast cancer research! read more

Reliance Mine Saloon - Bars Near Me - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Very unique ambiance. Looks like a mine, and is tucked into the middle of a cheap-ass Quality Inn off the beaten path. Small selection at the bar-only two bars on tap, but they have a good selection of bottles. Very dark interior, but it's a nice place to drink. read more

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Was there on a bitterly cold late March evening. The fire was going, the staff was friendly and was a fun place to hang out for a bit!

Best bar in town! I take everyone who visits town there. A novelty, a dive, an all around fun bar. Go during the winter and sit by the fire.

The Reliance Mine Saloon is a great place to go have a beer and listen to tour guides debate obscure topics of the battle. The decor is dark, but the beer is inexpensive and there is never a crowd. read more

Cool little bar attached to a hotel near the battlefield. Reasonable selection of drinks. If you like dark, quiet, low-key blue collar bars, this is a pretty good place. Bartender was a very sweet older lady with some great stories, which is always a plus. read more

If you're coming for $2 dollar you call it (most drinks) happy hour make sure you ask if your drink is on special ahead of time. Otherwise, you'll be surprised when you commonly ordered drink is full priced. Will go elsewhere next time. read more