This is unique colonial inn with good food and attentive service. Intersecting historic pub in lower level.

Constructed by the Moravians in 1758, George Washington visited the Sun Inn in 1782, and now you can too. The inn is rustic and bare, which gives it a clean and open look. Ashlee was our amazing server who knew every drink and beverage and helped guide us through our choices. She was kind, professional, and downright stellar. We shared an empanada accompanied by a creamy and slightly spicy sauce (like ranch dressing mixed with Tabasco). My girlfriend got the cheeseburger, which she loved, and I enjoyed their amazing crab cakes. I'm not sure how the cakes stayed together because it was all crab with just the lightest golden breading. We're looking forward to returning! read more

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Came here on our final night of vacation and I couldn't have picked a more perfect place. Loved the history of the place and checked it all out while we waited a few minutes for our table to be ready. I'd highly recommend this place if in the area! Food was great, ambiance was even better. read more

This review is for drinks only. We had checked out the Christmas City Spirits bottle shop, but they don't do tastings, and sent us here to try their spirits. The Tavern is in the same building but up a few flights of stairs. It's quaint but welcoming and feels like you want a tavern to feel. Scotty was our bartender and he was amazing. So friendly and he makes awesome drinks. My boyfriend ordered two of the Mountain Old-Fashioneds, which were fantastic. I ordered a flight of the Christmas City Spirits, trying the Cider House Blend, Cherry Bounce (a cherry infused liqueur), and the Cherry Blossom (a lighter version of the bounce). I loved both cherry liqueurs (not surprising, given my love of ginja), but was obviously disappointed that the Blossom was misleadingly named, as it is not cherry blossom. I still really enjoyed it though, as my second drink was the Cherry Blossom Margarita, which was light and refreshing. I recommend anyone in the area come here for drinks. It's a fun time with a fun bartender. read more

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I'm reviewing this from a bar stand point- I'd love to come back and try food. However, this was an amazing little find that i wouldn't have thought to try in Bethlehem. The service was quick and so friendly. Atmosphere is so cozy. Espresso martinis were amazing as well as the whiskey drink i tried. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Five stars might not be enough for this place. You feel like a lot of Inn is true relics of the past. Just visiting for the ambiance and decor is worth it. But then they have a great bartender, Scotty, who is just amazing. He makes you feel like an old friend and serves great drinks. If we didn't have an agenda for the day, I felt like we could've spent all day there. The drinks made were some of the best I've had. This place is now a must go every time I am in the Lehigh Valley. read more

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Five stars just for being a world heritage site. The halfway to Concord cocktail was very good, and the crab cake sandwich was too, especially on a cold rainy day. The bartender was quick and answered my questions, and one of the folks downstairs knew even more than the knowledgeable docent at the Moravian museum nearby. The ambiance is 'Sam Adams drank ale here, Martha Washington stayed here, and many of our revolutionary founders loved the place'. What more could you ask? read more

Wonderful service from Scott and Destiny. Salt of the earth! The food was delicious and fresh ! Sweet historical building. Of course it's a treat to eat somewhere that George Washington and John Adams enjoyed. They also have a museum as spirits shop. it's nice to look around all the historical stuff. I ordered a chicken pot pie and it was hot and freshen. Amazing delicious ! My bff got a Beef Wellington. Delicious!! Our table, split a pumpkin soup, mushroom toast, and spinach salad with beets . Everything was marvelous. I would definitely return read more

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Went for drinks on a trivia night Wednesday. Food looked good but can't give any feedback. Good crowd that night almost all seats taken. First time there but will post after a meal. I'll be back soon. Nice old building that'll bring you back in time. read more

Chase did a great job making this! Really cute place very historical friendly nice ambiance read more

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My husband and I were in the area. We passed by this place previously, but ate at other places. Today, we chose to give it a chance. It did not disappoint. Charming historic tavern. Loved the decor. I tried the chicken pot pie, and it was amazing. My husband got the Rebel burger and enjoyed it. The homemade seasoned pretzels tasted great. We sat at a cozy table by the window. Downstairs by the restrooms is a quaint private bar area with cool barstools. After our meal, we enjoyed a tasting of their liquors; Cherry Blossom was my favorite. The self-guided museum tour was enlightening. The staff was friendly and professional. Ample seating throughout. We will be back. read more

Nice staff but mid food. Best for burgers and sandwiches. Avoid chicken pot pie...very little chicken...just sauce and pastry. Nice atmosphere and beer. read more

I chose this venue to host a private party and it was absolutely wonderful! Bill was my point person who my coordinated the entire party with, and he was detail, oriented, kind, flexible, and made excellent suggestions to make the party even better. We had two servers at our event- Scotty and KJ. Both of them were professional, attentive, fun, and insured that the party ran as smoothly as possible. The food and drinks were absolutely phenomenal. We truly had such a wonderful time and I highly recommend this venue to hold private events and parties. We will definitely be back! read more

Joined the "Inn Crowd" to meet new people. They had an "Inn Crowd" event to mingle and enjoy light appetizer. When we arrived, there was a table of at least 8 people. No one even acknowledged us. Can you say "clique"?! As I sit here writing this some other couple came and they pulled over another table and chairs for them! Bad representation of the Tavern at the Sun Inn....thought I was doing something nice to support the tavern. By no means is the Inn at fault! Will not continue to support them... read more

We were surprised to be seated in the dining room for dinner on St Pat's weekend. Lots of bar noise but that's ok. The service was exceptional and they checked in often. We were a bit disappointed with the soft pretzel which was a little stale. The BLT sandwich and the salad were good but nothing wowed like like in the past. We think it might have been due to the holiday. read more

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We ordered a salted pretzel. It shouldn't be described as a pretzel with salt. It should be called salt with a little bit of pretzel because I could taste nothing but SALT. I could feel my blood pressure skyrocketing from the sodium. Had to scrape off all the salt in order to eat it but the dipping sauces were good once the salt was removed. My burger was great. I don't normally order greens with a burger, but the only other option was the hard tiny kiddy pretzels. You'd expect fries or something but the sides were a little odd. Alcoholic slushy. Always a fan of alcoholic slushies and this was another one of them - a wine slushy. Outside seating and when you use the bathroom you enter the museum and can see a lot of George Washington-related facts/artifacts. Service: 4/5 Food: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5 read more

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We visited here on Saturday, November 12th with a reservation and party of three people. Obviously, if you have visited here, you know it is a very historic property with lots to take in, see and read lots of history about this great place. We were seated upstairs in the dining area, and it is beautiful. Personally, I had the Moore's Creek Wrap which was excellent. I wish there were other side choices rather than just pretzels or a side salad; however, the pretzels were good. My beverage, East India Iced Tea, was also absolutely excellent. Our service was a little off. There was just a lot of disorganization. Our server was a bit off. He often forget basic things like shareable plates for our appetizer, silverware, etc. We also had a second server introduce herself five minutes after the first server as if she was assigned to the table. We also had three instances when food runners brought food to our table that was not ours (including one where we were packed up ready to leave with our to-go containers on the table). It was just kind of odd. I would still come again, as service could have been a one off thing; however, I would hope as many errors would not happen the second time. read more

Lovely Inn dating from 1746. Service was on point and friendly. We were visiting Bethlehem for the Christmas lights and shopping lovely respite from the cold. Flight of drinks delicious and the bratwurst beautifully presented. The tomato soup not my fav but the grilled cheese hit the spot. Charming interior, staff were very accommodating for this disabled gal. Would definitely return read more

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Honestly, just wow. My wife and I went for winter restaurant week. We both ordered the rocket salad(greens, mushrooms, Parmesan, fried onions), beef Wellington, and desert. It was phenomenal. Neither of us were expecting the salad to be as good as it was. We are not mushroom people and it surprised us. Very tasty, good mouth feel. The main course was special. The beef was good perfectly. The pastry had lamination and melted in my mouth. The Cabernet Sauvignon reduction was the perfect sauce to complement it. On the side, we're well cooked Brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes. Both, very good. I had bread pudding for dessert. I've never had it before, and I would get it again. It was similar to a funnel cake, but less rich. The place is an old inn. It is cool to be inside a place that our Founding Fathers stayed and plotted. read more

Food was garbage. 100% not worth the price. We ordered the chicken pot pie croquettes. They were cold upon arrival. So we tried again for the steak sandwich served in au ju. The meat was the equivalent to a leather sole. The au ju was cold. So I stuck it out for one more item and ordered their lobster roll. BIG mistake! The mayonnaise base was so runny, the lobster meat was limp and sickly, and they failed to remove all shells so I bit down on a lobster shell nearly causing dental damage. The staff were somewhat polite, but completely unaware of how bad they messed up. The ambiance, overall is what takes the cake. Very historical, good information all about. Come for the history, stay FAR away from the food. And I mean FAR. read more

My wife and I came here for restaurant week. We both ordered a drink and a three course meal plus dessert. Our bill was $97. It was very reasonable for what we got . The food was fantastic and the service was quick for being a busy Saturday night. Highly recommend read more

The formal setting was especially elegant the day we shared a meal with our visitors (cousins). The food was exquisite and the ambiance superb. I highly recommend this establishment. I like the windows and historic setting. You will relax and enjoy your visit and meal! read more

Today was our second lunch here in the last week. Obviously we enjoyed the environment and the food the first time. Today was an entirely different story. I ordered grilled cheese and tomato soup both times. Today's plate was almost inedible. The tomato soup was returned. The sandwich had a single piece of cheese. Their inability to produce the same meal consistently over time is why this is a 1 star review. We will never return. read more

I attended the pop up for People's Kitchen here so I'm reviewing this place. Not sure if that is correct. The Sun Inn is loaded with charm. Beautiful original design. I sat next to a window and had a great view for brunch. It definitely was a afresh start to my day. I ordered the breakfast Mac, which was fantastic! I'm not sure what kind of link sausage was in it, but I think that was my favorite part. Delicious melted cheese on top brought it up a notch. I also ordered the triple chocolate croissant French toast and I can still taste that heavenly creation. Good Lord, why are more people not doing this??? So hot and melty and rich and hearty. I absolutely enjoyed my brunch and would go here again if I'm ever back in town. read more

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Brought some friends here from out of town to start off a Christmas in Bethlehem day. What a perfect place to start our Christmas Journey and beautiful Bethlehem. The ambiance was just so very cool. Hats off to the staff for an excellent meal and great waitress. read more

Didn't think I'd like this place, but I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and taste of the food. Obviously this is a historic place and I love the history of it. I've heard that British food is tasteless, but not this place. I loved the menu and taste. Well done! read more

Interesting history and great food with a nice outdoor bar area, would recommend for a good place downtown

Delicious food and drinks. I sat outside the menu I believe is somewhat limited there so I'd have to go back and see what the variety would be inside. Lovely deck area! Service was good and quick! read more

I loved all the food- the Rocket Salad was on point and was the best food I have ever had! The pretzels were the best and you need to try this place! Scottie the waiter is so nice and fun this place is THE BEST and is a need when you come to Bethlehem, pa. - honest review from an 11 year old. read more

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My husband and I were in Bethlehem for business for three days. On the first night we were walking around downtown, scoping out a place for dinner and just happened to come across the Sun Inn. It was delightful! A little museum on the street level and awesome restaurant upstairs! The ambiance was lovely, historic yet chill and absolutely just right for us. The food was delicious, the portions were ample without being ridiculously abundant, and the wait staff was accommodating and genuinely super nice! We loved it so much we returned the second AND third evening! It was the perfect retreat after a long day of work. I'm usually a teetotaler but I made an exception for a drink made with Christmas City Spirits, bottled downstairs. YUM. Next time we are in Bethlehem we are absolutely planning on dinner at the Tavern at Sun Inn. We loved its gracious dining without pretense. So good! We were SO grateful for this wonderful haven of an eatery! read more

Stopped by on a Saturday night for a drink and food at the beer garden outside. This was absolutely perfect. The staff were extremely friendly and on top of things. They explained their guidelines given COVID, cleaned all of tables in between use and the tables were spaced well apart outdoors. We ordered the Rebel burger and the Ben burger. Both burgers were perfect! We also had their special sangria which was apple and cinnamon- it was delicious! Both burgers were served with an arugula and cranberry salad which were refreshing. It doesn't get much better than this! read more

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Have been many times, inside in the dining room, the bar upstairs and the courtyard. Each time we were fortunate to have Scottie as our server/bartender. Always good food, always great drinks and wonderful service with very nice pricing. Highly recommend this historic place to everyone. read more

Food was 5 stars Drinks 5 stars Service was average Restaurant week in Bethlehem - very nice menu selection Tavern atmosphere - happy loud crowd read more

Really neat location with an old world feel, you feel like you are stepping back in time. Taking two stars off because our $20 burgers came with a side of PRETZELS (yes! Like I pack in my children's lunchbox!). Seriously a disappointment, go elsewhere for adult side options! read more

The burger is very very tasty. The service is good. Prices are okay. Located in an old building. Charming ambiance.

My boyfriend and I chose the Tavern at the Sun Inn for our Valentine's Day Dinner. I had been wanting to dine here for forever, and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. We were seated in a nicely lit, quiet dining area with other patrons. The atmosphere was quite cozy and elegant. Our server was attentive and periodically checked in on us and filled our waters. We forgot that some places have a Valentine's Day menu that is your only option for the day. That was the case here, but it wasn't a problem. There were a few selections and we thoroughly enjoyed the food. We both got the crab cake entree, and started off with Gouda cream soup and a house salad. All good. The only food I thought could have been better was the steak kebab app. Ours was a bit too charred, a bit salty, and not quite hot. The dessert was delicious. Carrot cake & chocolate mousse cake. We thoroughly enjoyed most aspects of the experience and the meal read more

We really enjoyed this place! Food was really good and comforting. The atmosphere is so unique as you are in the Sun Inn which was built in the 1700's, so much history surrounding you! Building is very historical and located on Main Street in Bethlehem. (Be sure to take a tour of the Sun Inn when they offer them during the day). They have a nice outdoor area. Inside is very quaint and intimate, dimly lit. There is also a bar area downstairs separate from the dinning. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Not sure if they take reservations. Definitely recommend this spot! read more

Outdoor dining, fabulous food. Wasn't crazy about the sangria, but still had a great meal and excellent service. Hoping for Tunes at Twilight to resume this year. read more

First time dining here and it was a pleasure. Tremendous food with great flavors and the service was terrific. Lobster was served perfectly done with a brown sugar / apple cider mixture for dipping which was absolutely fantastic. Crab cakes were flavorful and side vegetables were to die for. All around very good. Only 4 stars though because there were only 2 choices for dessert, maple bread pudding and chocolate cake. We skipped dessert. Great choice for dining, they just have to up their dessert game and it will be 5 stars. read more

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I stopped in here with a group of friends after an afternoon of shopping at Christkindlmarkt. We had actually tried to get into several other restaurants with no luck before giving this place a try. Within a few minutes of walking in, we were seated at a cozy table in the back of a dining room. It definitely had a rustic feel and despite most of the tables being full, it still felt very intimate. The menu here is very limited, adding to its rustic feel. The Man and I started off with the Tavern Day Soup (sausage with beans that day) and a frisee salad followed by a Rebel Burger for him and a Peasant Roll for me. Our companies chose a Rebel Burger, an Inn Keeper Meal, and the Goundie Soup. Some beers and ciders were ordered. General merriment ensued. It couldn't have been more than 10 minutes before our starters arrived. The Man really enjoyed the soup. It was both hearty and light at the same time. The sausage and broth had really great flavor. I loved the cranberries in the frisee salad, though I do wish the frisee was cut into slightly smaller pieces so they didn't hang so far off the plate. We shared a bit of the Inn Keeper Meal with our friends - absolutely loved the pickles and the apricots and brie were divine. We weren't quite finished with our appetizers when our main meals arrived. Since we had a very roomy table, it wasn't hard to shift things around a bit to fit everything. The Man tore right into his burger, barely coming up for air. Pretty sure he liked it! I enjoyed my Peasant Roll. The bread was lightly toasted, so the crispiness really contrasted the creamy lobster mixture, which there was a generous amount of. The lobster mixture itself didn't have a tremendous about of flavor. I honestly didn't taste the tarragon or Old Bay. Instead, I really tasted the lobster. On the second half of the roll, I threw in some of the spicy pickles and Oh. Em. Gee. It was like a whole different dynamic going on there. If you like a little spice, this is the way to go. It really made me wish I added them to my entire sandwich, but at least now I know for next time. While our meal was not particularly large, we all felt quite satisfied by the time we finished. So much so, actually, that none of us really felt we needed dessert. Our server brought our check over, and we were pleasantly surprised at how reasonable our total was. We quickly paid our bill and exited into the crisp afternoon air, satisfied with the delicious lunch we just finished and looking forward to future visits to the Tavern at The Sun Inn. read more