Great place with great food and great service! Stopped in to get some burgers and they were out of this world! Our server Andriy was very professional but also very easy going and chill. Highly recommend this place and will let people know to come by if they’re in the area. 👍👍👍
Callan McGary
Respect. There’s a lot of dog shit places in this town and these guys raise the bar.
Joshua Malkiewicz
Great location, great interior aesthetic, great fries, and great drinks! That’s about where the “greats” end. Server was not the happiest but I’ll let it slide cause it was Easter. Ordered “Steak Frites” which I know is technically “steak n fries” but it didn’t even come cut, was too fatty, and raw. Cannot justify the $37 price in the slightest. I’m sure the other food is good from what I saw other patrons eating but I don’t think I can justify the price. Drinks were great!
paige oloughlin
completely disrespected us because we were wearing a bar crawl shirt. we’re told we were not allowed in. complete disrespect we just wanted a cocktail. not a business i would ever support. 0 stars for all aspects the front desk was beyond disrespectful for just wearing a shirt.
Tim Carre
The selection is top notch. Their top shelf is actually top shelf. The food was good. There is a drink for everyone. We drank, sampling uncommon whiskey gets expensive.
Alejandro Soto
Service of staff while seated was great. Very attentive and very nice. Food was very good especially for basically being glorified bar food. Drinks were also very good. Only reason I can’t give 5 starts is because the seating and tables are horrible. Elevated table was super wobbly and the seats were low and uncomfortable. Really need to attend to this aspect of dining experience
Riley W
After dining at Local Whiskey in State College over a few years, I feel confident giving an honest review. This place consistently delivers solid food, which keeps us coming back for the cheesesteaks, burgers, sandwiches, and homemade chicken tenders. The cheesesteaks are packed with meat and cheese, and the bread always tastes fresh. Their fresh-cut fries are delicious, and the homemade chicken tenders are a fan favorite—crispy on the outside and incredibly juicy inside.
My wife enjoys their cocktails, and I’m a fan of the $5 Suntory Highball. The food and drinks are relatively well-priced, making it a great value. One thing we’ve consistently noticed is that the food tends to be on the saltier side—not a dealbreaker, especially after a few drinks, but something to be aware of. The booths and green bar chairs are also pretty worn out and not the most comfortable—a little refresh would go a long way.
That said, the staff is always attentive and friendly. Local Whiskey remains a great spot for hearty food and drinks in downtown State College
Juan Katsudas
Nice food ...affordable... nice staff ...great setting Almost looks like a speakeasy
Justin VanHook
The drinks and the food are outstanding. Such a great spot. I will definitely be back.
I got the trout sandwich and it was incredible. I highly suggest.
John Hashem
Fairly certain the Whistle Pig 12 yr old bourbon I purchased was watered down in the bottle. Tasted it neat, followed by adding ice, and the flavor profile did not change at all. Someone must have cheated the bottle by adding water.
Second location owned by the same person that I had an unfavorable experience. The first being Champs on Atherton, where I was served spoiled pasta, and the manager refused to remove it from my check. I took one bite and had to spit it out. Paid our bill and immediately left. I had taken a party of six to Champs and was utterly embarrassed and left speechless.
This owner needs to sell or hire an actual F&B management company. He doesn't care anymore and is an insult to the Penn State community.
Food was terrific (I had the smoked pork sandwich). Service was great even though the place was packed. Almost all college students. Not a huge beer selection but they are better known for whiskey.
Faye Chadwell
Great bar. Love coming here to meet friends after work for a drink and conversation. Walkable from most Penn State buildings.
Veronica Jazz
The cocktails are 10/10. Get one of their signatures it'll knock ur socks off. Friendly staff and all we got for food were fries but they were top tier
Great place with great food and great service! Stopped in to get some burgers and they were out of this world! Our server Andriy was very professional but also very easy going and chill. Highly recommend this place and will let people know to come by if they’re in the area. 👍👍👍
Respect. There’s a lot of dog shit places in this town and these guys raise the bar.
Great location, great interior aesthetic, great fries, and great drinks! That’s about where the “greats” end. Server was not the happiest but I’ll let it slide cause it was Easter. Ordered “Steak Frites” which I know is technically “steak n fries” but it didn’t even come cut, was too fatty, and raw. Cannot justify the $37 price in the slightest. I’m sure the other food is good from what I saw other patrons eating but I don’t think I can justify the price. Drinks were great!
completely disrespected us because we were wearing a bar crawl shirt. we’re told we were not allowed in. complete disrespect we just wanted a cocktail. not a business i would ever support. 0 stars for all aspects the front desk was beyond disrespectful for just wearing a shirt.
The selection is top notch. Their top shelf is actually top shelf. The food was good.
There is a drink for everyone. We drank, sampling uncommon whiskey gets expensive.
Service of staff while seated was great. Very attentive and very nice. Food was very good especially for basically being glorified bar food. Drinks were also very good. Only reason I can’t give 5 starts is because the seating and tables are horrible. Elevated table was super wobbly and the seats were low and uncomfortable. Really need to attend to this aspect of dining experience
After dining at Local Whiskey in State College over a few years, I feel confident giving an honest review. This place consistently delivers solid food, which keeps us coming back for the cheesesteaks, burgers, sandwiches, and homemade chicken tenders. The cheesesteaks are packed with meat and cheese, and the bread always tastes fresh. Their fresh-cut fries are delicious, and the homemade chicken tenders are a fan favorite—crispy on the outside and incredibly juicy inside.
My wife enjoys their cocktails, and I’m a fan of the $5 Suntory Highball. The food and drinks are relatively well-priced, making it a great value. One thing we’ve consistently noticed is that the food tends to be on the saltier side—not a dealbreaker, especially after a few drinks, but something to be aware of. The booths and green bar chairs are also pretty worn out and not the most comfortable—a little refresh would go a long way.
That said, the staff is always attentive and friendly. Local Whiskey remains a great spot for hearty food and drinks in downtown State College
Nice food ...affordable... nice staff ...great setting
Almost looks like a speakeasy
The drinks and the food are outstanding. Such a great spot. I will definitely be back.
I got the trout sandwich and it was incredible. I highly suggest.
Fairly certain the Whistle Pig 12 yr old bourbon I purchased was watered down in the bottle. Tasted it neat, followed by adding ice, and the flavor profile did not change at all. Someone must have cheated the bottle by adding water.
Second location owned by the same person that I had an unfavorable experience. The first being Champs on Atherton, where I was served spoiled pasta, and the manager refused to remove it from my check. I took one bite and had to spit it out. Paid our bill and immediately left. I had taken a party of six to Champs and was utterly embarrassed and left speechless.
This owner needs to sell or hire an actual F&B management company. He doesn't care anymore and is an insult to the Penn State community.
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was terrific (I had the smoked pork sandwich). Service was great even though the place was packed. Almost all college students. Not a huge beer selection but they are better known for whiskey.
Great bar. Love coming here to meet friends after work for a drink and conversation. Walkable from most Penn State buildings.
The cocktails are 10/10. Get one of their signatures it'll knock ur socks off. Friendly staff and all we got for food were fries but they were top tier
Excellent service and drinks.
Great food and great drinks.
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