Brewery Profile

Old Brewery Tavern

For visitors exploring Bethlehem’s beer scene, the Old Brewery Tavern, commonly shortened to the OBT, reads as a neighborhood stop rather than a destination built around a public production story. Its publicly available details point to a local bar and tavern serving the Lehigh Valley community, with the specific founding year not clearly documented. A visitor walking in should expect a straightforward tavern setting within Bethlehem city limits, centered on drinks, conversation, and the usual rhythms of a local bar. The name may suggest brewing history, but travelers should not assume a published lineup of house-made beers or a formal brewery tour program unless confirmed directly with the tavern.

Beer travelers in eastern Pennsylvania often look for a mix of experiences: small taprooms, long-running local bars, regional draft lists, and places where the line between beer stop and neighborhood gathering place is informal. A stop at the OBT fits that broader Lehigh Valley pattern as a casual tavern visit, especially for someone who wants to compare Bethlehem’s established local drinking spots with newer craft-focused venues in the region. Rather than planning around specific beer releases or named flagship styles, visitors are better served by treating it as a flexible stop for the day’s available pours and the local atmosphere. It can work well as part of a wider Bethlehem itinerary that includes downtown walking, food, and other beer or bar visits nearby.

The most concrete amenity to note is the outdoor patio bar, which adds extra seating and gives visitors another option when weather and operating conditions allow. Because details such as current draft selections, food service, hours, events, and any brewing-related offerings are not publicly specified in the provided information, the tavern itself is the best place to confirm what is available on a given day. Travelers planning a visit should check ahead if they need patio availability, a particular seating setup, or specific beverage options. In practical terms, the OBT is best approached as a Bethlehem tavern with outdoor bar seating, a local customer base, and a role in the city’s everyday bar scene rather than as a place defined by published beer names, awards, or production figures.

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138 W Union Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18018, USA, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18018

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Website: http://www.oldbrewerytavern.com/

Hours: Thursday 8 PM to 2 AM Friday 8 PM to 2 AM Saturday 8 PM to 2 AM

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Old Brewery Tavern Regular Operating Hours

    Oct 8, 2026

    Old Brewery Tavern is currently open Thursday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., with planned expansions to include Wednesdays and Sundays in the coming weeks. The tavern off…

  • ThinkMatch at Night

    Oct 8, 2026

    A free weekly social-matching event to meet new people who share your interests or learn new things about those you already know. This event is not a dating app but a way to conne…

  • Daily Hamm's Can Special

    Oct 8, 2026

    Hamm’s 16-ounce cans are available for $1.50 all day, every day.

  • Friday Craft Beer Discount at Old Brewery Tavern

    Oct 9, 2026

    Get $1 off all craft beers every Friday at Old Brewery Tavern, a perfect kickoff to the weekend for craft beer lovers.

  • Saturday Drink Specials and Entertainment

    Oct 10, 2026

    On Saturdays, enjoy $3 Miller Lite drafts from 4 to 6 p.m. and $3 well drinks from 9 to 11 p.m., along with entertainment including digital jukebox, TVs, and outdoor quoit boards…

  • Expanded Operating Hours

    Oct 11, 2026

    Old Brewery Tavern plans to expand its operating hours to include Wednesdays and Sundays within the next few weeks. Currently, they are open Thursday through Saturday.

  • Weekly Thursday Drink Specials at Old Brewery Tavern

    Oct 14, 2026

    Enjoy $2 Miller High Life bottles from 5 to 7 p.m. and $3 White Claws from 10 p.m. to midnight every Thursday at Old Brewery Tavern.

  • Upcoming Renovations and New Kitchen

    Oct 15, 2026

    Exterior and interior renovations, including new flooring, remodeled bathrooms, and cosmetic upgrades, are planned in stages over the next several months. Additionally, a new food…

  • Weekly Trivia Coming Soon

    Oct 20, 2026

    Old Brewery Tavern plans to introduce weekly trivia nights in the coming weeks.

  • Karaoke Coming Soon

    Oct 23, 2026

    Old Brewery Tavern plans to introduce karaoke in the coming weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Old Brewery Tavern located?
Old Brewery Tavern is located at 138 W Union Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18018, USA, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18018. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Old Brewery Tavern's hours?
Current hours are: Thursday 8 PM to 2 AM Friday 8 PM to 2 AM Saturday 8 PM to 2 AM. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Old Brewery Tavern?
Visit http://www.oldbrewerytavern.com/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.