10 Best Cocktail Bars near State College

“We came for dinner with a group of 16 while in town for a swim meet. Some restaurants struggle with large groups but not this place! Our waitress was absolutely fantastic at making sure everyone had what they needed. The atmosphere was perfect for a group. The main takeaway from the entire group was that the FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE! Two of the chefs, Alec and Quinn, came out to the table to make sure everything was ok and even answered questions about some of the dishes. The adults were loving the crafted cocktails and the kids loved the desserts! If you’re looking for a farm to table style restaurant that provides great service and pays attention to all the details-this is it!“

“Becky organized our reunion dinner for 30 people perfectly. Everything about the Allen Street Grill is well detailed, from the welcoming ambience, to the impeccable and friendly service, to the well curated wine and cocktail collection, and the creative and talented kitchen. This is THE place to dine in State College.“

“The most incredible venue for a wedding. We recently had the pleasure of having our wedding (rehearsal, ceremony & reception) at the Graduate Hotel. The atmosphere, staff and venue were absolutely perfect. Both Jessica and Mark went above and beyond to ensure our wedding went off without a hitch. And the food was to die for! Every step of the wedding planning process, Jessica worked with us to make sure our wedding day so special and everything we hoped it to be. On the day of, Mark went above and beyond to carry out our vision and make it perfect. Their hospitality was more than anyone could have asked for and we will forever recommend this venue to all.“

“Three weeks ago my wife and I ordered the Saturday Prime Rib. The food was excellent and the price was exceptionally reasonable. A week later we tried the Prime Rib buffet at the Penn Stater Gardens. First the price was double that of Celebrities and the Prime Rib was only half as good. This past Friday we returned to Celebrities. My wife felt like having something different and the menu did not disappoint. If your looking for great food at a reasonable price you'll find it at Celebrities. We go out to eat once a week and this is the best we have found in the State College area.“

“Great cheesesteaks, not too crowded“

“We came into town for a Penn State game with a big group. We decided to try this place. When we walked in I fell in love with the decor! Very fun and funky, and I loved all the art. The staff was very accommodating and put us in a more private area that really did feel like a speak easy!! The wait staff was very attentive and the food was delicious! The sauces that came with our food were so different than the usual ones! I loved the flavors! We loved everything! By the time we left there was a dance floor and a DJ! What a great place to hang out and party!! I wish we had one at home! I would go back again and again!“

“We enjoyed an incredible meal while listening to David Fox give an amazing concert. The service was impeccable and very friendly. The decor is beautiful and unique. The farm-to-table menu is enticing and the food was delicious. This is a spot not to be missed! We will be back!“

“We cannot praise the Gamble Mill enough! For our wedding, we had our ceremony and reception on the lawn outside the Gamble Mill and cocktail hour inside their Speakeasy event space and Republic Bar. The venue surpassed our expectations and made our special day truly unforgettable. Since then, we have received endless compliments on the venue! The staff went above and beyond, and we captured the most stunning pictures. We highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for an unforgettable wedding experience.“

“Absolutely delicious food, amazing friendly customer service, great location!! We had the Tussey Cristo Breakfast Sandwich and deviled eggs. Tastes even better than the picture looks. Looking forward to coming more often!“

“In town visiting & had dinner with my folks. Very clean & cozy place! Everything was delicious & Kenna is an absolute star. She knew the menu, made sure we had all we needed & seemed to enjoy her craft. Will definitely be back again!“