Berks County’s bars and pubs are serving up more than craft beer and drinks – they’re serving up great food, too. And burgers, wings and pizza are just the beginning. Read about all of the great bar and pub food we’ve tried on this Berks County Eats journey.

Review: Bixler's Lodge

Review: Bixler’s Lodge

Berks County Eats heads to the base of Mount Penn for an inspired meal at Bixler's Lodge, a restaurant with character that is part dive, part historic inn.
stromboli and dipping sauce on a pizza tray

Review: Snuzzles

Mertztown is not a destination, unless you're looking for Snuzzles - the local pizza, sandwich and Stromboli joint that has been packing in the customers for decades.
Burger and Fries from the Pike Cafe

Review: The Pike Cafe

There are hundreds of restaurants in Berks County, but only one that's "World Famous." We visit the World Famous Pike Cafe for their famous wings and more.
Review: Fork & Ale

Review: Fork & Ale

In December, Fork and Ale opened after a two-year renovation of the former Tim's Ugly Mug in Douglassville. The result is more than just another bar, it's a true gastropub with craft food and drink.
barn-shaped building with a large crab statue and the words "Gettin' Crabby at the Crab Barn"

Review: Gettin’ Crabby at the Crab Barn

It was the most highly anticipated restaurant in Berks County for four years. Gettin' Crabby at the Crab Barn is finally open, and it is a great addition to our area.
Review: The Liberty Taproom

Review: The Liberty Taproom

On a whim, Julie took us to the Liberty Taproom where we discovered a cool little place with amazing pub food.
Review: Bernville Eagle Hotel

Review: Bernville Eagle Hotel

The Bernville Eagle Hotel is one of many small town hotels and inns that have been serving their communities for generations. Today, the Eagle serves Caribbean-inspired cuisine in its barroom setting.
Review: The Bridge Inn

Review: The Bridge Inn

On an overdue visit to the Bridge Inn in Pleasantville, we enjoy some of the restaurant's more original dishes: the tequila fettuccine and The Bridge Chicken.
Review: Basin Street Hotel

Review: Basin Street Hotel

School's out of session, and that makes this an even better time to check out Kutztown's many restaurants, including the Basin Street Hotel and its signature sandwiches and wings.
prime rib on a dark blue plate with a cup of au jus and a side of steak fries

Review: Giannotti’s Country Manor

Two weeks ago we reviewed Giannotti's Italian Kitchen. This week, we look at another of the family's restaurants, Giannotti's Country Manor in Alsace for prime rib and lobster tail.
plate with beef brisket, pulled pork, fries and broccoli

Review: Van Reed Inn

The Van Reed Inn re-opened a little more than a year ago with new owners and a fresh look. A year later, it has proven to be a successful revival.
Review: The Knight's Pub at Stokesay Castle

Review: The Knight’s Pub at Stokesay Castle

Two months after visiting Stokesay Castle for a mixer event, I returned for my first real meal at the Knight's Pub, and it was everything I had hoped it would be.