Appalachian Brewing Company

Absolutely loved this place. Michael provided a warm welcome and great guidance on the beers available. Had 2 local IPAs. One of the best chicken sandwiches I have ever eaten. The type of place you would love to live close to. Lots of regulars at the bar. Was a very happy Irishman leaving.

Great bar and food. Lots of space and interesting people. Wide selection of locally brewed beer. There is a large parking lot.

I came here late one night for a bite to eat while on a business trip. Really enjoyed the character of the building and the atmosphere inside. The drinks and food, especially my burger, was awesome! The sauce that came with the fries was super good too! Highly recommend visiting here if you have not been.

Great lunch experience here. Bartender was super helpful and friendly. Chicken Caesar salad was great. Beers were solid - the Sigma Oasis was my favorite. First brewery ever to give me a tiny ginger beer glass to “cleanse the palate” between beers. I dig the design of the taster glasses too. Only negative is that it seemed a little sketchy walking here from downtown in mid-afternoon. Wouldn’t do it alone at night, even as a relatively large adult male.

First time there tonight. They were extremely short staffed. One server and one bartender. I waited over a half an hour sitting at the bar until I finally was able to place order (it was a Wednesday evening). It was frustrating at first, but the quality of the food and the personality of the bartender was enough for me to rate it higher. Management needs to figure out what to do about staffing. To the employees that worked tonight- kudos to you. You're what keeps the place running and worth going to. I would be comfortable going back, but I'm hoping by then there are more people working. Not being staffed is not only a disservice to your customers, but more so a disservice to the people who do show up. The added level of stress and responsibility is not fair to anyone. I didn't want to rate lower than 5* because this place has so much potential, but they need to focus on fixing a few things.

Great brewery! Good food, nice drinks, and attentive staff.

Meet up for Backcountry Hunters & Anglers informal Pint Night during Great American Outdoor Show. Been there several times and enjoy the atmosphere every time. No wings available...sold out. Food fresh. Not a beer drinker, but there are some other options. I had an orange-cranberry sangria. Prices are higher, but you taste the difference. There are some Happy Hour Specials 4 pm - 6 pm, but some items were sold out. Was a wait due to limited staff, but conversation with BHA made the time go by.

Great place for lunch or a quick beer when in the PA capital city. Spacious interior, pleasant atmosphere and tasty, reasonably priced food make this a great spot to take friends and family. Not as many beer offerings as many of the other local breweries and most of those are IPAs but what they do offer are fresh and delicious. Definitely would return.

The Cameron Street location is the original home of Appalachian Brewing Company (ABC) and is unrivaled for its ambiance. The building is a former printing plant which has a spacious tap rooms/dining on the first floor and the Abbey Bar (with occasional live music) upstairs. I'm a big fan of ABC for many reasons, not the least of which is their variety of approachable and tasty beer styles for nearly any taste. ABC manages to stay creative with a mix of standard selections with a rotating cast of seasonals--but nothing too exotic. The food has been good in my experience and I confess a particular liking for the pierogies--pretty darn good for this part of PA. Service at this location has been uniformly excellent during all my visits. A couple of mild quirks about the Cameron Street location: first, parking is a bit odd. There's a small lot near the entrance but most parking is near the back of the building. Second, the brewery is on a slightly industrial stretch of Cameron Street. Translation: the neighborhood looks worse than it actually is! ABC runs an excellent small chain of brew pubs (I've visited most of them) but I think the original has a je ne sais quoi that makes it special.

Sat up at the bar and had wonderful service! Delicious Harrisburger (cheeseburger) with onion rings and also fried pickles. Everything was high quality and yummy! Came quickly and their beers were very good. We will definitely be back next time we drive through the area!

We arrived and checked in for a party of 10. We were told the wait would be an hour since there was only one table to support our group. Having been there before, we noticed there were 4 people at the 10 top and felt good about the time estimate. 45 minutes later another 4 people joined their party and around the time we expected to be seated the table received their meal. The entire time, the woman at the front lied to us and told us they were finished and just needed to leave. When I called her on it, she did offer for me to talk to the manager but I figured that would be another hour wait. When I told her I didn't appreciate her lying to me, she simply walked away. This person should not be working in a customer service role. It will be a while before we eat here again.

Last night I stopped into Appalachian brewing for dinner, and also got to play trivia with a coworker on a business trip. The food in my opinion is a touch above a typical brewery these days. The pierogies and Brotz were amazing and I absolutely love them. The beers are typical for an established brewery and were quite tasty. Especially like the staff, they were friendly and very attentive. The atmosphere was awesome, and I really love the themes that seem to shout out to through hikers on the Appalachian Trail.

Our waitress was horrible. My food came out late after the other people in the group at our table. Something was wrong with our check and we also received it later than every one else in the group. We asked for mayo and ranch but never received them. Our drinks had no carbonation in them. The burger had a charcoal flavor. The bathroom had no soap or paper towels. The only good thing was the crispy fries. I shouldn't even give you one star but no star. And I could just go on and on. *This was written by honest 5th graders.

Michael was great!! Awesome service and great recommendations!! The food had great flavor.

I had this place booked marked for a while now and I finally made my way here. I'm happy I didn't go to far out of my way for it but it was worth the experience. I had the Fire jumper Burger which was good. It had a lot of flavor but not over whelming flavor. Unfortunate for me though, I like to be overwhelmed with Flavor. And it had the perfect amount of heat, but again, unfortunate for me, the hotter the better. For dessert I had the delicious peanutbutter pie. Omg was that good! Service was quick, the atmosphere was very nice and the waiter was very friendly. I would recommend this place for a try.

Beer is for the most part horrible. The food is even worse, the service and attitude of the staff even worse than that. The Mai Bock used to be good but I have not had it in years. Save yourself some frustration and pick another brew Pub. The place has gone down hill since it's inception.

This brewery is a good size and has plenty of staff working. Full food and beer menu. Plus some sours, ciders, and seltzers. The let me try a few samples which is always appreciated. The pretzel had way to much salt on it but I was able to brush it off. The poutine was good. I had the orange sour and I enjoyed it. I would recommend trying this brewery.

We have eaten here a few times. I like the burgers. Not a huge fan of ABC beers. This location is pretty cool. We came to Abbey Bar to listen to live music. Again the bar looks cool. The acoustics didn't seem great. I actually got bored and we left. I don't think I would go back for live music.

First timers - beer was good - nachos outstanding - service, responsive and friendly. Portions were very large - had several take home containers Give them a try!

02/2018 The ABC in Harrisburg continues my positive experiences with the franchise providing good food, friendly service, pleasant atmosphere & decor. This was my first visit to this location, ABC's original. Its decor & visible brewery elevates this one for me as did the tour offered of the cool upstairs venue. Although not readily apparent from the street, ample parking is located behind the restaurant. I'd return for dinner at the bar or larger gatherings as well as concerts/shows.

I have gone to ABC since it opened and to see it as empty and lifeless as I've seen it this past visit is sad. The bartender was fantastic, friendly and attentive. We did not eat there this visit, but I have in the past. At one time this was a bustling place with great food and beer. Sadly, the ownership is lacking the ability to attract customers to this location. However, I'm not surprised in the least since, he is a terrible employer who can't keep staff, brewers, or chefs employed. The food over the years has gone from one of the best in the area to sub par. I hope someone can come in and help to reestablish this location to something that will be great once again. If only the owner would allow that, sadly his ego will get in the way.

This was our first stop on our brewery tour. It's located in the downtown area of Harrisburg and we actually walked here from the capitol building. It was on a Monday at lunchtime and it wasn't very busy. We sat at the bar and met a super nice Mug Club member, who we later ended up spending the day with, on our brewery tour. We ended at the ABC in Mechanicsburg, which has a very different atmosphere than this location. So I recommend stopping by both. I didn't eat at this location, unless you consider dessert as my meal. I did eat at the other the location and I can vouch that the food there was amazing... especially the fish and chips. I have to admit, I don't drink anymore, but my husband vouched that they had the best IPA of all of the many breweries that we visited that day.

Come to this establishment for the past 8 years about the same time if the year. This year and tonight it was horrible starting from the host desk. The woman looked mad that we walked in at 8:45. We were told kitchen closes in 10 minutes so sit at the bar it be the quickest way to get food. Staff should change they're attitude, especially the food runner that evening. Well drinks were ordered, somehow mine was forgotten about. Dinner orders placed, ok. Dinners came out staggered and before appetizers. The appetizers came out staggered and at this point on dinner still hasn't been served to one guest of the party. Excuse was oh the chicken is taking longer. BULL!! The coleslaw tasted sour, the cheese sauce or the lack of for the pretzel tasted extremely watered down. It look yellow so I assumed it was supposed to be a cheese sauce if some kind. I've worked professionally as a executive chef for 30years, this tonight was unacceptable. I will give this place one more chance before I do not return. Btw change your hours of operation on your phone, it says you're open until 11pm. No stars given the site is making me so I can post this review.

Service and food were great. I like a good bourbon and they make their own and it was some of the best I've ever tasted.

Stopped in while in the area-- tried a few beers and coffee/dessert. The space is large and airy, we had no problem getting a table on a Saturday night. Service was prompt and friendly, our server took great care of us. Wasn't too crazy about most of the beers. The chocolate avenue stout is really tasty though. You can do a flight of 8 of their signature beers for $12 which is nice too. The homemade peanut butter pie is absolutely delicious. May not look fancy, but it's damn good. Tastes like if ice cream, peanut butter, and whipped frosting had a tasty love-child. Def worth getting.

Wow what a great find! Recommended from a local for the food and brews and it did not disappoint. It looks a bit like a sketch area (out of towner night time perspective). It is a great atmosphere very laid back and clean. Friendly staff and fast service. The food was delicious! I got the Fish Tacos with Honey Habanero - not for the borderline spicy fan. They have a nice kick! But the Chocolate Stout helped with that. I will totally go again! Hope to be here on a weekend to catch a tour too!

Service is poor, they're just doing the bare minimum. Food is boring and not well prepared, I'm not even sure I got what I ordered but it didn't matter, none of the other plates looked any better.

I would love to say this place is great or even good but I fall somewhere between disappointing and decent. The beer is generally quite good. I've had a decent sampling of it both draft and bottled and I enjoy it. They have a very large selection and I am sure you can find at least one or two that you will enjoy. Onto the food. I genuinely disliked my fish tacos. They were covered in so much sauce they might as well been placed in a bowl and called soup. I have a decent tolerance for spice and that wasn't the problem but that was all I got out of the tacos. Just heat and no flavor. It made the tacos very hard to eat. I'd love to comment on the fish but I really couldn't tell you how I felt about it. The suace was overwhelming and was all I tasted. Not fish, tortilla, cabbage or anything...just sauce. The food and beer was inexpensive and I would like to try again at some point because I enjoy the beer. Hope the food improves.

Would give less. Have been a Mug Club Member for almost 20 years. Service has gone downhill. Worst, when I reached out and tried to give them business for a private event,I could get no response. Horrible customer service and likely will not be back. Three weeks of calls and emails to only ever get a menu and no further feedback is horrible customer service and is why I would never rely on ABC for a special event.

Great food! Excellent service. Great portion size. Thomas was top notch server! Highly recommend!

During a recent visit to Harrisburg for work, I log onto yelp, and boom just like that less than a mile from my hotel I discover there's a brewery to check out. Since it was my first time, I did what I do best and over ordered. I had a flight of beer, an order of pierogis, brussel sprouts and the pretzel nuggets with cheese. Yes, of course I'm carb loading. I'm not, but my order may appear that way. Beer : delicious. I finished almost all of my flight. This isn't common for me. My bartender chose all samples under my only input "IPA'S are gross." He did a wonderful job with his selections. Food : pierogi. Delicious. 5 star. But how are you going to give me 4 pierogis and think that would suffice? Impossible. I needed more. Fried onions were clutch, but 4?! Not ever okay. Brussels, minus the pork were very good. Nice portion size as well. Finally the pretzel nuggets. Soft pretzels sound simple but the scale of quality is a large one. These happened to be excellent! I thought the cheese sauce was bland but those tasty nugs required zero dip. Light and fluffy, I ate all but 1. I couldn't conceive eating anything else. Dessert : Totally ignored my fullness and tried their homemade peanut butter pie. It came highly recommended by the staff and suddenly i saw why. Loved it. Loved ALL of it. Totally worth the belly pains! An extra star would be awarded for being extremely vegetarian/vegan friendly. So many options! Service was excellent. My bartender was welcoming, helpful with menu navigation and I just loved the overall vibe of the the place. I look forward to a return trip to ABC!

If you don't have Olivia W serving you, you will probably be fine. We went for my boyfriend birthday. Asked ahead of time if we could split the check because we had 20 people. She didn't even speak us. Barley came up to get orders. The end of the night was absolutely terrible thank you to the manager for helping us out. And splitting our checks. Food was okay. Probably not coming back. Especially if she's our server...

ABC has a nice, rustic, and relaxing environment. Their menu is pretty big with plenty of choices (mostly American dishes and a few Asian dishes) I recommend their pretzel nuggets with the cheese soup sauce. It's $1 for the cheese soup sauce but it pairs really well with the pretzel and this whole dish is great to have together with beer. For the entrees, i ordered the Hog Wild (bbq pulled pork burger) and Gumbo. The BBQ sauce is balanced and not overpowering the meat, fries are also seasoned well. However, the Gumbo taste a little bit bland. Their beer is just very average. I recommend getting the Flight to try all their beer.

Recently went here for a music show upstairs and decided to have dinner beforehand. The layout in the first floor dining room is quite spacious. Tables are spaced nicely, and the high ceiling really opens up the place. It's hard wood all around, but even with a packed house, the sound doesn't echo as much as you'd expect. Service dragged a bit, and there was a miscommunication between the hostess and the bartender. It was one of those situations where you get seated at a high top at the bar, and the bartender assumes you're the waiter's responsibility and vice versa. So my party and I sat there for awhile before anyone came to greet us. Once the server realized we were her table, things went pretty smoothly. The food gets a solid C. For a brew pub, this place has a surprisingly wide variety of quesadillas. You'd think there would be one kind listed under the appetizers section, but no, there's an entire section of the menu dedicated to them. Cool! We decided to get the 'Shroomzilla to start, but the fillings were extremely uneven. I think only one slice had any mushrooms. Another slice was missing onions and mushrooms completely. It reminds me of what happens when those pizza delivery drivers who take turns way too sharp and fast and all the toppings slide to one side. As for the entrees, the Brewer's Mac and Cheese was *gasp* soupy! You'd go to pick up a bite, and immediately the spot where you took the bite would pool with watery, cheese run-off. The fish tacos were a hit - generous portions of fried rockfish filled each soft taco tortilla and the chipotle cream drizzle was a perfect balance of heat and soothing factors. I find it a bit funny that their signature sandwich - The Brewser - is under classified under "handhelds" on the menu. The thing is absolutely massive. It's probably easier to eat it in an open-faced manner with a knife and fork. It certainly lives up to its name. Make sure you bring your appetite if you want to tackle this bad boy. The beer selection should have something for everyone. I tend to shy away from the IPAs, of which they have about a half dozen of their own on tap at any given time - but I found some lagers and ales I was a fan of. IPAs are pretty much always going to steal the show at any microbrewery, and this place is no different. One thing I really liked was the informative beer menu. I learned all about some craft beer terms, like OG (original gravity) and IBUs (international bitterness units). Always fun to learn something new! As for the "venue" upstairs for music acts, the stage and sound is good enough, but it's so close to their private event rooms and upstairs bar that the sound can overflow and be distracting to both parties. If you're feeling really naughty, try the

We enjoyed our stop here for dinner! Our server gave us great advice on beers and food, and we really enjoyed our meal. (We split an Outta Focus and a root beer, both yummy!) The atmosphere was fun, a good energy. There's an area near the front where you can buy t-shirts and 6-packs of their beer. Cool place!

I live out of state but travel Rt81 threw Harrisburg a few times a year. I make it a point to stop at Appalachian brewing every time. There are items on the menu that I like better than others but I have never had anything I don't like. And don't get me started on the beer. Start with the " Jolly Scot" nuff said !

The bar manager, Trenton, was welcoming, entertaining, and had great recommendations! Super friendly and great company.

We recently visited ABC on a Saturday night with friends for a bite to eat and drinks after an event. We were surprised how empty the first floor was and were able to get a table for 6 right away. Service was prompt throughout the night. Our party ordered a variety of sharables and small plates for the table. Everything was served promptly. Overall the food was average, nothing special, and nothing stood out. It had been over 10 years since we last visited ABC and since then multiple new breweries/brew-pubs have opened around the area. I believe the expectations regarding the quality of food and drink being served around the area have been raised and we just didn't experience this level on our visit.

This place was great. We visited on our way back from Hershey, Pa. the reviews were good so we decided to come here. We shared the Canadian poutine first. Then I ordered the meatloaf. Omg it was delicious. I would highly recommend a visit here ! Also, Chelsea was a very nice server and personable server.

Amazing service! The staff is super friendly and extremely knowledgeable on the beers here. The food? Out of this world good. Definitely can't wait to come back.

We recently used ABC for a family event with a little less than 30 people. I worked with Alisha prior to my event to nail down the menu (since we choose a buffet) and any other detail. She was prompt and very informative. The week prior to my event, she reached out to double check that we were still on and to tie up any loose ends. The day of the event, we arrived about 30 mins early and we directed where to go with absolutely no issue. Alisha was there to greet us and assist in any way we needed her. Thankfully, my event was very laid back and not many extra details, but everyone was sure to get my approval on where things should go, etc. Michelle was our main bartender and she was great! The service was excellent and we had 9 kids there, so you can imagine how things could have gone. Our party was located upstairs, so the kids played pool nearly the whole time we were there and they loved it. For our food, we had pulled pork, chicken, baked beans, potato salad, soft pretzel logs, perogies, and bread. I liked the perogies and Pork the best. I only had the hefeweizen this time, but it was very good. Many were complimentary of the beers. All and all, a great experience. I took off a star for parking and also a few people said the chicken was salty (although I didn't try it). I like it here.

Appalachian Brewing Company was a disappointment. When we sat down, they did not give us the complete beer list - they just gave us the permanent draft list. I ordered the wheat ale, which was one of the worst wheat ales I've ever had. I didn't realize until we were about to walk out that there was a whole list of about a dozen seasonal beers that I hadn't even seen. I was disappointed I hadn't tried the grapefruit hefeweizen. The black bean burger was decent but not amazing. The pierogies were pretty good. My friends really enjoyed the wings and tater tots.

Very good brewery and restaurant. We didn't have to wait for a table during lunch and really liked the open industrial dining room and bar. Our server was very good and attentive. Our appetizer came out quickly along with our flight. We had the pretzel bites and added the cheese soup (dip) and it was excellent! Beers were good, not great - at least in my opinion. My wife and I both had burgers and they were fantastic!! Good meal, good beer, great service will make for a stop worth making.

Great beer selection. Great atmosphere. I love the branding on the burger buns. Desserts look delicious. Our server Mandy was great! Very knowledgeable about the local Dutch Pennsylvania cuisine. They love the desserts and so do I.

Showed up 4/25 @ 1pm on a Wednesday: Pro: Awesome atmosphere, was seated immediately (no wait), great chili to start, great sweet potato fries. Con: Once we were seated and order was taken, we didn't see the waitress until the food came out an hour later, total dine in experience took about an 1 1/2- 2 hours and there was a total of 7 tables in the whole facility. Waitress wasn't rude but definitely not attentive. It almost seemed like she avoided us because she knew how long we were waiting. The food was okay, chicken patty was really thin. Definitely would never go back

The menú has changed since the last time I was here. The food was underwhelming. It honestly tasted like it wasn't freshly made. Like it was a microwave dinner. The protein bowl I bought almost made me vomit. I wish I would've taken a picture. I'd stick to the burgers at this place.

Had a very nice meal this evening! Service, food and beer were great!! The menu had several German dishes. The Schlachteplatte was excellent! Of the 3 beers I enjoyed, the Broad Street Barleywine was by-far the best. Can't say enough about the service provided by Chelsea. She was personable and attentive. Appalachian Brewing is a must if your into craft brewpubs and are visiting Harrisburg!

This was a nice treat that we just happened to stumble across while driving around. I recommend the wings and grilled Caesar salad! The beer is cold and very good. Great wait staff and bartenders! I would suggest to go early to avoid the crowds, but it seems to always be crowded. Which is a good sign!

I'm going to start with the negative part of this place first. My friends tried to arrange a bachelorette event here. My friend emailed and called numerous times just to be ignored. The excuse was they're very busy at this time. Apparently whoever aprofit (part of the email) is, she's very unprofessional and rude. If it weren't for customers coming there, which brings in a profit she would be out of a job. Now, for the good stuff. Jamie was kind enough to do the tour for us. She was so sweet and did her absolute best for her first time. I'm so appreciative of her doing it as I loved the tour. The beer tasting was AMAZING. This place has some kickass beer! Love the outta focus! This is a must try if you love IPA's. Next, we went out into the restaurant to have dinner. Our service was excellent thanks to Jordan! The food... AMAZING. I split the Poutine fries with the girls and they were very good. The Brewster was huge! The portions are big and the flavored are great. I also found the prices to be extremely reasonable. The bar was really cool too! Overall, really loved this place and would come back! Thanks for making this a great night for me!

Very good food and drink. Location was exceptional clean and well presented. Burgers, shrimp tacos, pork sandwich and meatloaf were our choices and all were very good. Not exceptional, but for a Brew Pub, it was very well done at semi fair price. Server was very friendly, food came out quick, the beer and root beer were all good. The only issue was that TVs are only visible from one side of the table so for those wanting to watch the game, that could be an issue.

My husband & I had the Perogies & Sausage, & Gumbo respectively. It was not done well. The gumbo was over cooked & tasted burnt, & the chicken pieces in it was dry & bland. The mashed potatoes my husband had was super sour, it's either because there was too much sour cream or that batch was spoiled. Nevertheless, the drink I had (Mango & Beer) was really good - but sad that the food did not match up to how good the beer was.

Great place to grab a burger and sample the current beer selection. They also have soda that they make onsite if beer is not your thing. Several different floors depending on what you're in the mood for. Dinner/drinks/music etc. The menu is pretty varied and they have a beer for almost every taste. Parking is the only issue I have with this location.

Considering that Harrisburg doesn't feel like a food center, this was a welcome retreat on my overnight trip. The brats and perogi dish was awesome. Great flavor and savory. I also had some of the chocolate stout, which I liked, but felt like it was a little watery and I would have wanted a stronger chocolate taste. I would come back here next time I am in Harrisburg.

Very impressed by the beers here. I did the sampler which is a great way to try a bunch of brews at a good price. I tried a few that I really liked. They brew such a variety of beers that I think everyone could find something they like here. I was surprised it was that good. Also had the cheese soup which was pretty delicious on a cold day.

Really liked their beers. The brewery is huge so large groups could have plenty of seating. The bar is also very long. I bought several beers to take home because they are good. I got a burger at some point and it was very good with a large patty. Definitely will go again

Food was great. We just had the handmade tater tots (really tasty) and a couple of beers. The beers were also really good. This location is low on staff, so no brewery tours right now.

We love this place. Been quite a few times. Service is always great and the nachos are killer. We didn't enjoy the chicken curry or fish tacos but in recent times we did enjoy the burgers. Steph is awesome