The Abbey Bar at ABC

Place no longer open.

Thursday night Open Mic. Lots of fun!! Great talent!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

The food, service and music are amazing!
Pulled pork sandwich is the best in town!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is great. The food is good, staff is excellent, but the best part is going there on a Thursday night for the open jam. This is a free showcase of the best of the best in the Harrisburg area music scene! You can see members of headline acts jamming songs you never even dreamed of. I highly recommend checking out the place on Thursday nights for the music, food and fantastic ambiance. It's all ages too so the whole family can enjoy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

*EDIT 7/16/25 - I just heard ABC is closing the brewpub but Abbey Bar will remain open so disregard my comment about going early and getting dinner before a show. There are other great places for food in the area. *

We came here on a Saturday night in July to see live music. We had seen the event on social media but didn’t buy tickets in advance, we just paid at the door. We arrived just as the opening band was completing their set.

I have been here in the past before they closed for a period of time. I remember seeing the band Sponge here probably 15 years ago. Appalachian Brewing had been in this area for a long time and it is ice to see them reopen the 2nd floor for live music.

We were directed to take the stairs up instead of the elevator which was fine. I imagine if you need the elevator they would allow it. The staff taking/selling tickets and checking IDs are just inside the door at the top of the stairs so that’s why you enter this way - unless maybe they had both doors staffed before we got there. Anyway, the stair doorway is right next to the stage so it is a little hard to hear what the staff are saying but just give them your ID and show your ticket or buy one and then you pass the stage and go pick a seat or a standing area, and grab a drink at the bar if you’d like.

The sound up here is good. The loudness will vary depending on where you sit/stand obviously. If you want to have a conversation go to the back of the room so you don’t have to yell. They have tables back by the bar area and some chairs along the edge of the standing/dancing area. I’m sure this section gets more packed depending on the band. There were just a few people standing there during this show.

The bar has ABC beers and cocktails along with non alcoholic drinks. I’m not sure if they serve food up here - it was around 9p when we arrived so we weren’t planning on eating anything. You can always come early to the show and have dinner downstairs in the brewery if they don’t have anything up here.

Ticket prices were good. The staff were all friendly - even the woman checking ID who I probably said “what?” to about 5 times before I understood what she was asking for. I’m not sure if the door team is ABC staff or with the group who books the bands. Regardless, everybody including the bartender and the man downstairs who directed us to the stairs were nice.

There is parking beside and behind the building as well as in the street. We had no issue finding a spot this night. Just be mindful that the front door likely will be locked when you leave so you’ll come out a side door and it’s just on the other side of the building. It’s just a few steps from the main door so don’t think you are gonna have to walk the whole way around or anything.

We had a good time and probably will be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

Pretty decent place to see the bands you like. Both times we went it wasn't that crowded and you can see the stage from anywhere. That's

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Takes to long on the night crew always find myself rushing back to work because something is never ready and your in the parking lot waiting for at less 10-15 mins for your food THIS IS WHILE THEY AINT BUSY, have woof my food and run back into work.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

Always a great time

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is a fun place to see live music. Good beers and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

My in-laws hosted our rehearsal dinner here at the beginning of April. We had outside catering brought in, but loved the atmosphere and bar service that The Abbey provided. I would recommend this space for anyone having a bridal shower, baby shower, rehearsal dinner or small get together.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Limited menu on a busy night.

It wasn't open on a Friday night but I used to like this place

Great selection of beers

Had Colleen as our Server, awesome at Harrisburg location. Very friendly and perfect service. Thank you Colleen. You deserve a BIG Raise!

Great location to chill, eat some good food. I will be back with my relatives. Prices that are reasonable. Ambience reminds me of Colorado Springs area.