{"id":73423,"date":"2025-12-30T05:06:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T05:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/73423\/"},"modified":"2025-12-30T05:06:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T05:06:12","slug":"the-old-pennsylvania-restaurant-that-transports-guests-back-to-the-1700s-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/73423\/","title":{"rendered":"The Old Pennsylvania Restaurant That Transports Guests Back To The 1700s"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If you pick a restaurant not just based on its menu, but also its atmosphere, then we&#8217;ve got a recommendation for you in central Pennsylvania. It&#8217;s not one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/articles\/pennsylvanias-best-hole-wall-restaurants-203300387.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pennsylvania&#039;s best hole-in-the-wall restaurants;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pennsylvania&#8217;s best hole-in-the-wall restaurants<\/a> that we&#8217;re hinting at, but an eatery in Fishers Ferry that will transport you back to the 1700s. Intrigued? Then you have to check out Penn&#8217;s Tavern.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The historical restaurant is located on the Susquehanna River near Sunbury, Pennsylvania. One aspect that takes you back a few centuries is that you can eat in a 1700s-themed dining room with exposed stone walls, a stone fireplace, wood-beamed ceilings, and dark wood features. Vintage chandeliers,\u00a0antique barrels, and old copper cooking tools are other decorative touches that are sure to catch your eye. Penn&#8217;s Tavern might remind you of one of those historic houses you went on a field trip to back in high school. The waterfront building is an 18th-century stone tavern, which gives credibility to the historic ambiance and offers great photo opportunities for you and your fellow diners.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mashed.com\/484771\/popular-ruths-chris-steak-house-menu-items-ranked-worst-to-best\/?zsource=yahoo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:25 Popular Ruth&#039;s Chris Steak House Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">25 Popular Ruth&#8217;s Chris Steak House Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Food and libations you can order at Penn&#8217;s Tavern<img alt=\"Exterior of Penn's Tavern\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1772e8d547b94d0df8d750711ca67298.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Exterior of Penn&#8217;s Tavern &#8211; Penn&#8217;s Tavern Restaurant \/ Facebook<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The menu\u00a0at Penn&#8217;s Tavern is a mix of American pub staples and hearty German dishes. Some of the appetizers are what you might expect, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mashed.com\/471208\/cold-spinach-artichoke-dip-recipe\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:spinach dip;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">spinach dip<\/a>, chicken wings, and Brussels sprouts. In the appetizer section, it&#8217;s the crab pretzel with a creamy wine and cheese sauce and seafood nachos that really stand out. As for mains, there is more of the usual pub grub: sandwiches, burgers, and entr\u00e9e salads, but there are also more decadent dishes like lobster ravioli.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On select days and times, Penn&#8217;s Tavern&#8217;s German menu is also available. Jagerschnitzel, Wiener Schnitzel, and Chicken Wilhelm are some of the traditional options you&#8217;ll find. Sides that come from German cuisine include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mashed.com\/376898\/homemade-spaetzle-recipe\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:spaetzle;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">spaetzle<\/a> and red cabbage. To wash it all down, Penn&#8217;s Tavern offers a variety of beers from local and German breweries, wine, and cocktails.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Those who have dined at Penn&#8217;s Tavern seem to be pleased. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/food\/pennsylvania\/penns-tavern-pa\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:review from Only in Pennsylvania;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">review from Only in Pennsylvania<\/a>\u00a0reads: &#8220;The only thing that rivals the views from Penn&#8217;s Tavern is the delightfully delicious menu.&#8221; A local blog also gives the eatery\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantji.com\/pa\/sunbury\/penns-tavern-historical-waterfront-restaurant-\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:a 4.6-star rating,;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">a 4.6-star rating,<\/a>\u00a0noting that, &#8220;Many visitors enjoy the outdoor seating by the river. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.&#8221; If you don&#8217;t live in the Sunbury area or have an upcoming trip planned, Penn&#8217;s Tavern may be a little out of reach, but you can still enjoy a meal in a historic setting at one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/oldest-restaurant-every-us-state-163027956.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:the oldest restaurants in every state;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the oldest restaurants in every state<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Pennsylvania&#8217;s is McGillin&#8217;s Olde Ale House in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For more food and drink goodness, <a href=\"https:\/\/subscribe.mashed.com\/newsletter-syndicated?utm_source=yahoo&amp;utm_medium=mashed-NL-feed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:join our newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">join our newsletter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=mashed.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:add us as a preferred search source;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">add us as a preferred search source<\/a>. 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