Great place to visit. Located in the city so parking could be a challenge. There are some spots…read morealong the street and also a garage nearby. Check the on street parking kiosk for prices/hours. There is a huge staircase to get up to the speakeasy once you find the red door. The website says there is an elevator if needed. Once inside, you will immediately get the speakeasy vibe with the moody and dark decor, as well as the period appropriate lighting and seating options. There's some small intimate areas, as well as a main bar, a side seating bar area, and a back area with tables and chairs. I would recommend reservations. You can pick the bar or lounge when making reservations on their website. From the moment you enter, you will get terrific service. The host was great and we were early for our reservation, but we were seated at the bar as requested. As soon as we sat down, the bartender greeted us with waters and a sample of a bourbon punch. The entire visit was filled with very attentive staff who were always friendly and knowledgeable about the offerings on the menu. The drinks are well thought out and very good. The quality of the ingredients, as well as the flavor profiles work well. It is very difficult to pick from their crafty menu. We tried a total of 4 drinks and all were delicious. Highly recommend the Papucho - such an excellent mix of flavors that are well balanced and a very unique flavor. Honestly, not sure you will find one drink on this menu that isn't delicious. They do offer a menu of various foods. We ordered the octopus and the roasted monk fish. Both were fantastic. The servings are not big so be prepared to order dental dishes or just come with the intention of not getting a massive meal. They are good portions for a small dinner or think tapas. Overall, they have a fabulous experience with some super delicious drinks. Well done!

Returned either a group of friends, for their first time! So glad this place continues to impress…read moregoing forward. Our server was amazing (I wish I remembered his name!), the food was delicious, and the drinks never fail to impress. The only issue we have every time we go is that they unfortunately always run out of a few dishes on the menu (and always seems to be the ones we want)! In addition, calling the restaurant has been difficult, it has often gone straight to voicemail for me. For that reason make sure to make reservations ONLINE (that has never failed). Come EARLY if you want to ensure you'll get a menu item (we often get there around 8 pm or later, some menu items always run out for us). Regardless, this doesn't stop us from coming!

I visited this place last year on their busy night: Sunday (Service Industry Night). I was…read moresurprised that even though the hotel is the nicest place to stay in Lancaster, the bar was packed full of the trashiest people Lancaster has to offer (then again classy people don't go out drinking on a Sunday.) The all male bartenders provided fantastic service, if you happened to be a scantily clad woman; me like all the other guys waiting at the bar were left waiting for sloppily poured drinks for most of the night. The night ended in the classiest way possible, with a shooting. outside of Penn Square.

I travel every week and this week my travels brought me to the Marriott at Penn Square in…read moreLancaster, PA. The hotel was great but the highlight of the hotel is the Rendezvous Lounge. The atmosphere, the food and the staff at the Rendezvous are excellent. To add to the atmosphere was the music which I learned was actually streaming the bartenders iPod via Pandora Internet radio. This was music to my ears (pun intended). I believe that the good music can be as important as pairing wine or drinks with food and Ashley had it dialed in. While at the bar I ordered a Kettle One Martini with a lemon twist. The drink was delivered and look liked any other martini but then I took a drink. The martini was very smooth and the lemon twist was incredible. In fact it may have been the best Martini I ever had. If you are looking for a great atmosphere, great service and possibly the best Martini's you'll ever have then make it a point to visit Ashley at the Rendezvous lounge. I should mention something about the food since I did eat 3 meals there. Of course the Martini's were a big draw but the food is equally good. Over the 3 nights that I dined at the Rendezvous Lounge I had roasted pears and Brie Quesadilla, Wedge Salad with thick cut bacon, Chesapeake Blue Crab Bisque, Central Market Salad with goat cheese and cranberries and their seared tuna. All of which were presented nicely and tasted wonderful. I recommend any of these small plates depending on what your in the mood for. I look forward to my return visit to the Marriott at Penn Square and the Rendezvous Lounge. I hope to hear Pandora, see Ashley and enjoy some of the other fabulous creations at the Rendezvous.

Visited Southern Market on a Friday night, a food hall located a few blocks from downtown…read moreLancaster. 1888 Bar is situated in the center of the market and there are a bunch of televisions. We grabbed food from one of the vendors (note that most of the food stalls close around 9:00 PM) and then settled in at the bar to watch a game. The bar stayed open until after 11:00 PM, allowing us to enjoy the entire game. The bar offers a cocktail menu as well as a curated selection of Pennsylvania craft beers. I tried the Stable 12 Fresh Picked Strawberry Lime sour beer ($7.50 for a 13 oz. pour). It was flavorful, slightly sweet, and a nice change from the usual beer options. The bartenders were attentive, friendly, and helpful throughout the evening. The space itself is very large, clean, open, and modern, with what appears to be a beautifully renovated warehouse-style design. The black-and-white color palette, exposed metal elements, and high ceilings create a contemporary industrial atmosphere that feels both inviting and spacious. Whether you're stopping by for drinks, catching a game, or pairing your beverage with food from one of the market vendors, 1888 Bar is a great addition to Southern Market.

It had been a while since I've explored downtown Lancaster, and I had a gorgeous afternoon with my…read moredad to do so this year. I chose some breweries nearby and it was easy to walk around and explore. I was blown away by the development of this market, so modern and well done but also maintain the historic significance. Right in the middle is Bar 1888. It's all open air with the hustle and bustle of the market around it. They had a great tap list of local beer, so I had to get one while we took a break from walking. The bartender was immediately attentive and friendly through our quick stay. There are so many fun food choices nearby too, so if you're looking for a spot where there's something for everyone, this is worth a stop.

We were staying at the hotel, and I was apprehensive at first, and passed on this restaurant (went…read moreto Shot and Bottle--SUCKED) Tonight we decided to go (on a Sunday evening) and a manager greeted us and advised they were short staffed, but was very helpful The young bartender/waitress/ etc who did her best, was a sweetheart, professional and genuine ( a rarity in big city centers) Our food was phenomenal (chicken schnitzel, charcuterie board, this Aji, tuna salad, and my basil, Hayden old-fashioneds) exceeded our last minute decision impressions Even the cappuccinos and ice cream after were great Great atmosphere, darker and classy They are farm to table, give them a try, exceeded our expectations. All to be commended Only negative I would give would be there was no music If there was, we could not hear it

Cute place right near the Central Market in Lancaster, PA. Interior is spacious and well…read moreappointed, servers were friendly and efficient, food was good and beer / drink selections were also good. I simply went with a cheesesteak with pomme frites (thin French fries). Cheese steak was tasty, was well cheesed and had caramelized onions. Slightly smaller than I've seen elsewhere but portion was sufficient to leave me full and satisfied. Others in the party had a burger and bowls, all of which were well executed, presented, and tasted good. Solid choice, can't go wrong with this place.

Barcrawler entertainment is by far the best karaoke entertainment and i am the best karaoke singer…read moreby far a few years back i won the biggest karaoke contest that was hosted by barcrawler entertainment at hmac in harrisburg but unfortunately due to a health issue i was not able to go out to seattle washington im hoping there may be another big regional contest coming soon im ready i have been ready for many years now and i keep getting better and better at my singing your one and only BRUCESTER

Fantastic and friendly karaoke DJ. Unlike others in the area, Barcrawler has a website where people…read moreat the venue can connect, search the offerings, and choose a song to sing. Depending on the size of the venue, one can reasonably sing at least three if not five or more times in one night. My personal favorite was "Guns n Ships" from Hamilton but any '00s party song is liable to get the crowd on their feet and singing along.

It was a slow Sunday. The decor was nice, our server failed to be attentive which is okay. The food…read morewas good but the Mac and cheese was a pile of glop. The tacos were crispy. Everything else was great. Fries were wonderful. But, the food took over an hour and 15 minutes.

This was my 3rd time coming here & it's so good every time! I love the environment so much. Large…read morebar & outdoor seating perfect for this time of year! If you want the BEST wings in Lanc, this is the spot! Not to mention they do dollar wings too! (Unheard of nowadays!) It was super busy yesterday & the bartenders were so cool, calm, & collected! Everyone did great! Abg is definitely one of my favorite pubs here in the city!!

Amazing experience I loved it n was a wonderful experience Alana was great will come back had…read moregreatness

I visited the Shamrock earlier today with a friend. So I asked the bartender for a hotdog & she…read moregot an attitude with me. Don't know what her problem was but usually when you purchase beer or mixed drinks they would offer food, I guess she was having a bad day or something. Then she said, my Facebook was disabled because, of my own fault. I wasn't even talking to her about my Facebook this was not her business. That conversation was between another customer & myself. Very unprofessional & rude. This was upsetting to me because I have been coming to the Shamrock for years. I like the owner Brandee but just because of this situation I was banned from the Shamrock sounds really petty, maybe she was to lazy to prepare the hotdogs. I smoke cigarettes so I like that you can drink beer & smoke cigarettes too. In 2025 it's hard to find a bar like this. So this bartender turned my feel good experience of the Shamrock into a Nightmare, hope she can live with herself knowing what she did to me. If possible I would like the owner to call me Brandee, my cell phone number is 717-799-0289 This wasn't a criminal act, usually that's what you get banned for life for. May God change the owners heart towards me I'm not a criminal. Thanks for everyone reading this & have a blessed weekend.

I was so surprised to see how much better Helen's is now after the reopen. No smoking makes a…read moredifference and they have it decorated cute inside for the holidays. Staff is very friendly. They have decent drink prices and selection. Some else at the bar ordered food which looked very good. It doesn't seem like a place you go for food though but it's nice they have the option. And I could be wrong about that! I will try the food next time and see what they have on the menu. All locals should give it a try!

Just stopped in Fri a beer. Looked at the menu but decided not to eat there. Mostly fried foods…read more The bartender was really nice and talkative. It was kind of dark in there for early afternoon.