The Plymouth Tavern has been consistent in giving the community a welcoming environment all year long.
Private parties are now being booked for the holiday season at a downtown Erie bar and restaurant that has been serving food, drinks, and memories for five decades.
One of the signature features of The Plymouth is its iconic popcorn machine, offering a free treat to afternoon and evening customers stopping in for a drink or a meal. It’s always been a favorite spot, whether for watching football games, grabbing a working lunch, or relaxing during college days.
Longtime loyal customers like Adele Crotty and Tom Masi, who have been coming since the 1970s, stated that the appeal hasn’t changed.
“The food is wonderful. It’s consistent, the service is good, the atmosphere and it doesn’t change. It’s been like that for 50 years or more,” Masi shared.
The Plymouth first opened in 1973 along State Street in downtown Erie. Since then, a private party room was added in the front, complementing the main dining and bar area. A unique greenhouse room filled with thriving plants sits just off a larger dining space, creating a cozy atmosphere year-round.
AJ Hanson, an Erie native and general manager, has worked at The Plymouth for over a decade in roles ranging from bartender to supervisor. Hanson ensures original menu items remain available, including tavern favorites like the pretzel combo, French dip, and the cold cut combo sub, a fan favorite.
The back bar is a popular gathering spot, especially on Thursday nights, which feature the long-standing Import Night, offering about 40 imported beers for just $2 a bottle. Nearby, guests enjoy an outdoor patio in warm weather and indoor games like Skee ball, darts, and games of chance year-round.
Servers—some with decades of experience—add to the charm, while the walls and tabletops showcase The Plymouth’s rich history for all to enjoy.
The Plymouth is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with extended hours until 1 a.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.