Doylestown is known for its wide array of bars and restaurants catering to residents and those who work in the borough. Many of these popular spots offer enticing happy hour deals and feature extensive craft beer selections, wine options and cocktail creations of massive and unique proportions. Looking for a spot to wind down after a long day at work or meet up with friends for a few drinks and some light bites? Here are some happy hour spots to hit in Doylestown ASAP.
Penn Taproom
Penn Taproom occupies a welcoming brick building on West State Street. The downstairs bar area is the perfect spot for winding down after a long day. During the warmer months, the outside patio area is filled with happy hour revelers who take advantage of great specials Monday through Friday from 4:30–6:30 p.m. and Sunday from 3–5 p.m. Happy hour specials include half off most draft selections, $5 house wines, $5 Three Olives mixed drinks (excluding martinis), $5 Captain Morgan and Bacardi mixed drinks and $5 for all non-seafood appetizers. The atmosphere and extensive craft beer selection make Penn Taproom a win-win for happy hour goers. Find Penn Taproom at 80 West State Street in Doylestown; phone: (215) 230-7299.
Maxwell’s On Main (MOMs)
Maxwell’s On Main, or MOMs as it’s known to locals, combines bar and restaurant perfectly to offer an excellent selection in both regards. With Southern inspiration reflected in the cuisine and plenty of drink options to please all patrons, MOMs is a go-to happy hour spot in Doylestown from 5–7 p.m. every day, with discounts on food and drinks. Another craft beer mecca, MOMs offers over 10 taps of rotating craft brews plus an exceptional list of bottles and cans in addition to wine and any type of cocktail you desire. Another selling point: MOMs provides a current brew list on their Facebook page for beer lovers to peruse before heading there. Find Maxwell’s On Main at 37 North Main Street in Doylestown; phone: (215) 340-1880.
86 West
The restaurant portion of 86 West has a menu complete with sushi, a raw bar and small plate offerings in addition to lunch and dinner entrees. 86 West also offers an inviting happy hour spot to indulge in. From 5–6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 4–6 p.m. on Friday through Sunday, 86 West offers food specials and half-price drinks (except Scotch). Certain days will highlight a particular food special. For example, grab a deal like $.50 wings on Monday and then head back on Wednesday for $2 pork sliders. Whether you are a sushi lover or prefer other appetizer items of a cooked variety, 86 West is a good choice for your happy hour stop. Find 86 West at 86 West State Street in Doylestown; phone: (215) 348-8600.
The Knight House
The Knight House, sister restaurant to 86 West, is a happy hour spot to hit as well. Stop into Knight’s Pub for drinks prior to dinner or simply visit the pub for happy hour on its own. The Knight House is closed on Sunday and Monday but offers happy hour deals Tuesday–Thursday from 5–7 p.m. and from 4–6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. You’ll get to enjoy drink specials on happy hour beverages, whether you want to have a glass of wine, beer or cocktail in this quaint bar and restaurant. Find The Knight House at 96 West State Street in Doylestown; phone: (215) 489-9900.
The Hattery Stove & Still
Located in the historic Doylestown Inn is relative newcomer The Hattery Stove & Still. Happy hour goers will find the ambience of The Hattery to be a huge draw as is the unique appetizer menu, such as the hot potato chips with blue cheese fondue and wings in a Gorgonzola pepper sauce. Pair these delicious starters with The Hattery specialty cocktails and $2 off beer and wine and your happy hour on Monday through Friday from 5–7 p.m. is complete. Find The Hattery Stove & Still at 18 West State Street in Doylestown; phone: (215) 345-1527.
Stephanie’s
Stephanie’s brings in the Doylestown happy hour crowd with their appetizer specials, discounted drink deals such as $1 off drafts and half-price domestic beer and house drinks and an inviting sports bar atmosphere. This popular local bar also has an extensive appetizer menu in addition to filet burgers, sandwiches, ribs and more. The beer selection features more than 42 brews to choose from with continually rotating craft beer options in addition to popular domestics. Happy hour at Stephanie’s is in full swing on Tuesday through Friday from 5-7 p.m. Find Stephanie’s at 29 South Main Street in Doylestown; phone: (215) 489-1644.
Rob’s Bar
Seven days a week from 5–7 p.m., Rob’s Bar at Bobby Simone’s gets excellent business with their drink specials and discounted appetizers and lite bites which you will find on their new $5 happy hour menu. Some of the happy hour drink specials include $5 house wines and $2 off on martinis and cocktails. After enjoying happy hour at Rob’s Bar, head to Bobby Simone’s for dinner to complete the night. Find Rob’s Bar/Bobby Simone’s at 52 East State Street in Doylestown; phone: (215) 340-1414.
The Farm House Tavern
The Farm House Tavern offers happy hour specials on Monday through Friday from 4–6 p.m. and Sunday from 9–11 p.m. Discounted appetizer specials along with a wide array of drink deals, such as $2 domestic drafts, $3 craft beer drafts and $3 house wines, provides plenty for the happy hour crowd to indulge in. Located just north of the center of town and with its own parking lot, The Farm House Tavern offers convenience in addition to great deals. Find The Farm House Tavern at 380 North Main Street in Doylestown; phone: (215) 345-9373.
Villa Capri
Villa Capri is the perfect spot for both drinks and food during happy hour, which is offered every day from 5–7 p.m. Spending happy hour at Villa Capri provides you with half-price drinks, $2.50 Yuengling and Coors Light drafts and half-price appetizers such as steamers, bruschetta and wings. There is also an outdoor deck in the back which provides a nice spot to relax during the warmer months. Should happy hour merge into dinner, Villa Capri has an extensive menu with delicious Italian entrees and pizza. Find Villa Capri at 51 West Court Street in Doylestown; phone: (215) 348-9656.
Mesquito Grille
Mesquito Grille on West State Street is another popular happy hour spot in Doylestown. Known for their original mesquite smoked BBQ, you already know the food is fabulous, but so are the happy hour deals. Grab $1 off deals and half-price appetizers on Monday through Friday from 4-6 p.m. and make sure to invite your friends along as Mesquito Grille has a fun happy hour vibe as well. Find Mesquito Grille at 128 West State Street in Doylestown; phone: (215) 230-7427.
Pag’s Pub
Pag’s Pub, related to the Paganini Ristorante but in a different location across the street, offers fantastic craft brews, cocktails and pub fare, which calls out to the happy hour crowd of Doylestown. Happy hour is offered seven days a week with Monday through Thursday hours of 5-7 p.m., nighttime happy hour on Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m.-midnight and an earlier happy hour of 4–6 p.m. on Sundays. Grab fabulous happy hour deals such as $3 select beers and also wine carafe deals where you can snag a carafe, roughly equal to two glasses of wine, for the price of a glass of wine. The atmosphere of Pag’s Pub offers the perfect spot to meet up with friends, whether you opt for the usual happy hour times during the weekdays or are more inclined to attend late night happy hour on Fridays and Saturdays. Plus, with more than 20 brews on tap, you are sure to find a favorite or two (or more!) on the draft list. Find Pag’s Pub at 72 West State Street in Doylestown; phone: (215) 348-9600.
The Other Side
The Other Side, which is the more casual bar-like sister establishment to Chambers 19, is a favorite spot to gather in Doylestown. When you sip drinks at The Other Side, you can order food from Chambers 19 and get the best of both worlds. Happy hour takes place from 4–6 p.m. and The Other Side makes it worth your while with plenty of specials to take advantage of. Enjoy $.35 wings, $5 appetizers, $2 domestic beers, $1 off other brews and $5 cosmopolitans and margaritas. Find The Other Side at 19 North Main Street in Doylestown; phone: (215) 348-1940.
From casual, sports bar happy hour spots to restaurant bars which offer excellent happy hour deals to the bar crowd, Doylestown is the place to meet up for your next happy hour gathering.
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