BREW PUBS AND WINERIES
Danville's history was molded by hardworking foundry and steel refinery workers who enjoyed a cold beer at the end of a hard day. Its no wonder then that our community enjoys the art of brewing beer and the company of friends while drinking a pint. There are several unique microbreweries in Danville and our nearby towns that can satisfy even the most discriminating beer connoisseur. If beer isn't your thing, there are also several vineyards and wineries as well in the area to enjoy. Here are just a few of our favorites.
OLD FORGE BREWING COMPANY
One of Danville's own brewing companies. Old Forge has become a common destination for residents and medical students. The folks at Old Forge are very active in our community and are supporters of Geisinger's Children's Miracle Network. Pediatric residents are regulars at the Tuesday Evening Triva Night competitions. Visit the Old Forge site here to learn more.
ROCK GOD BREWING COMPANY
Rock God is a small brewery located at an old car wash in Danville. This unique location adds to the fun of visiting for a pint. Check our Rock God's brew list here.
PINEKNOTTER BREWING COMPANY
Pineknotter Brewing is a small craft brewery located just a few miles down Route 11 in Northumberland. They operate a small pub with indoor/outdoor seating and regular live music performances. Follow a link to their brewery here.
TURKEY HILL BREWING COMPANY
Turkey Hill is located just two exits down the highway in Bloomsburg. In addition to a wide selection of craft beers, they operate a full restaurant at a great venue and offer live music. Check out Turkey Hill's web site here.
MARLEY'S BREWERY AND GRILLE
Marley's has been a part of the Bloomsburg social scene for many years. They offer 8 to 12 seasonal beers each year as well as a great pub menu. See what's on tap at Marley's by following the link here.
BERWICK BREWING COMPANY
Located upriver along the banks of the Susquehanna, Berwick Brewing offers nearly two dozen ales and lagers. The pub specializes in pizza, from traditional styles to some very creative combinations. Visit their site here to see the current menu.
ECLIPSE CRAFT BREWING COMPANY
Sunbury is just a fifteen minute ride from Danville and is home to Eclipse Craft Brewing Company. Eclipse is a fairly new addition to the local brew scene and offers a number of traditional ales as well as some signature mixes. Find out more about their beer and pub menu here.
JACKASS BREWING COMPANY
Jackass Brewing is located about 20 minutes away in Lewisburg. As the home of Bucknell University, there's lots to do in Lewisburg which makes it a popular destination for residents looking to enjoy a night out. Jackass Brewery offers a great variety of excellent beers and a nice menu of pub foods with a great venue to hang out with lots of friends. Check out their story and list of beers at their website here.
ISLE OF QUE BREWING COMPANY
Named after an island in the Susquehanna River, The Isle of Que Brewery is located in nearby Selinsgrove. The brewery offers about a dozen craft beers and a cozy atmosphere to hang out and listen to live music. There is no kitchen at the pub and food is all ordered and delivered from local restaurants to your table. Take a more in depth look at their business here.
RUSTY RAIL BREWING COMPANY
Rusty Rail is a must for anyone spending time in the Susquehanna Valley. Located in Mifflinburg, the Rusty Rail is known for great beer, good food and excellent live entertainment. The Rusty Rail hosts musicians from all over the country representing a wide range of music genres. Learn more about this great venue at their site here.
BULLFROG BREWERY
The Bullfrog Brewery is located in downtown Williamspsort and has been part of the microbrew scene in the area for nearly 25 years. The Bullfrog is a favorite destination for dinner and a drink for folks traveling to Williamsport for a show or shopping trip. Take a look at their site here to check out the beer menu as well as their list of upcoming music and entertainment events.
BOOM CITY BREWING COMPANY
Boom City is a recent addition to Williamsport pub scene. Located in the downtown section of the city, Boom City offers their own line of microbrews as well as a well-rounded menu of typical "pub grub." More information can be found on their web page here.
NEW TRAIL BREWING COMPANY
New Trail is a larger brewery located in Williampsort. Their beer is produced for commercial sales and is commonly found in pubs around the region. They operate a tasting room at the brewery that is always to welcome folks interested in sampling their products. Learn more about New Trail and their beer here.
COVERED BRIDGE BREWHAUS
Located just a short fifteen-minute drive away in Shamokin, the Covered Bridge Brewhaus creates several seasonal and specialty beers. The taproom is open on Thursday and Saturday evenings and hosts local food vendors who offer traditional as well as some unique local dining options. For more information visit their Facebook page here.
SELIN'S GROVE BREWING COMPANY
Selin's Grove Brewing is a small brewery and pub located in Selinsgrove, about 20 minutes from the hospital. It is housed in an historic building which was built by Simon Snyder, Pennsylvania's Governor, in 1816. The venue makes a visit to this brewery worth the trip. The brewery also offers typical pub fare, making it a nice place to hang out with friends for a lite meal. Check out their official web page here.
MARZONI'S BRICK OVEN AND BREWING COMPANY
Marzoni's is a full service restaurant and microbrewery located in Selinsgrove. They offer seven standard signature brews plus some fun seasonal additions. Follow this link to check out their website.
SHADE MOUNTAIN WINERY AND VINEYARDS
Shade Mountain Winery is located in nearby Middleburg, Pennsylvania. In addition, the winery has a satellite tasting room and shop just across the bridge from Danville in Riverside. The shop is located in the old South Danville Train Station and offers a wide range of traditional and specialty wines. Follow this link to their official web page.
FERO VINEYARDS
Fero Vinyards is located in Lewisburg and produces over twenty varieties of traditional wines and specialty blends. The winery hosts a number of holiday events as well as live music almost every weekend. Learn more about this winery and their check out their events here.
SPYGLASS RIDGE WINERY
Spyglass Ridge has been producing award winning wines for the last 25 years. In addition to a broad range of traditional and desert wines, they also produce flavored seltzers. The vineyard hosts a number of large scale concert events every year, featuring both local artists as well as Grammy award winning national acts. Learn more about this great Susquehanna Valley venue here.
BENIGNA'S CREEK VINEYARD AND WINERY
Benigna's Creek Vineyard and Winery was begun by brothers Rick and Mike Masser twenty years ago. The winery is family operated and produces both traditional wines as well as apple, blueberry, strawberry, raspberry and peach blends. The winery hosts a number of events including paint and sip sessions as well as live music on every first Friday of the month. Their web page can be found here.
IRON VINES WINERY
Located in an old feed mill in downtown Sunbury, Iron Vines Winery offers both traditional reds and whites as well as several seasonal fruit wines. The ambiance of the venue makes this a unique place to visit. The winery hosts a number of events and regularly features local live music. Check out the wine menu at Iron Vines here.
UNION CELLARS WINERY
Union Cellars is a small, family operated winery which is a relative newcomer to the local wine scene in the Susquehanna Valley. They offer a just a handful of skillfully crafted traditional wines as well as fruit blends. They are open for tasting and sales every day at their shop in Lewisburg. Learn more about this up and coming winery here.
GELLELLA TERRA VINEYARD
Gallella Terra is a small, family operated vineyard offering hand crafted, small batch dry, sweet and dessert wines. The winery is located among the rolling hillsides of nearby Muncy, Pennsylvania and boasts stunning vistas. The winery is open for tastings and tours Friday through Sunday and by appointment for groups. Find out more about this local winery here.
WHISPERING OAKS VINEYARD
Whispering Oaks Winery is located on a stunning property just outside of Sunbury, about twenty minutes from Geisinger. They offer a nice variety of award winning dry, sweet and desert wines. The venue hosts a number of social events as well as regular live music concerts. The winery welcomes people to picnic and enjoy the grounds while sampling their products. Learn more about Whispering Oaks on their web page here.
NOMAD DISTILLING COMPANY
Family owned and operated, Nomad Distilling Company is the only distillery in the region. They offer traditional whiskey and bourbon as well as several moonshines and a sweet Blackberry Bramble liquor. The distillery is located just outside of Williamsport and hosts a number of social events and live music. Check out their website here for more information.
FOUR FRIENDS VINEYARD AND WINERY
Four Friends Winery is located just up route 54 in nearby Montgomery, Pennsylvania. The winery offers a wide array of wines from extra dry to sweet
table wines. The venue hosts regular live music as well as special dining events. See what's happening at Four Friends Vineyard at their website here.
CIVIL WAR CIDER COMPANY
Civil War Cider Company is located in downtown Lewisburg. They are the the only producer of artisinal cider and mead in the area. Their cider is made from local apples using historically correct production techniques common to the mid 1800's. The Cider Pub hosts a number of events including live music, art showings, comedy acts, and trivia nights. Learn more about this unique local business at their website here.
DALVINO WINE COMPANY
Dalvino Wine Company is a family owned and operated micro-winery located in the beautiful rolling hills of Snydertown, Pennsylvania. Dalvino's crafts small batches of well made wines as well as a wide variety of balsamic vinegars and olive oil. Read more about this father and son managed vineyard and review their products here.
THREE DOGS VINO
Three Dogs Winery is located in downtown Bloomsburg, just about fifteen minutes away from the hospital. It offers a large variety of traditional wines as well as some unique fruit blends. The tasting room offers a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of stock on hand. Learn more at their website here.
PURPLE COW WINERY
Purple Cow is a small family-owned winery in Bloomsburg. With products named "Dazed and Confused" and "Hooves to the Moon" it doesn't takeke long to figure out that this is not your typical winery. They offer a unique, fun atmosphere with live concerts and other events, all combined with great wine and fruit/wine slushies. Check out their Facebook page here to see what is happening.
FREAS FARM WINERY
Freas Farm Winery is located in the rolling countryside just outside of Berwick. It offers a large variety of traditional wines as well as fruit blends and a great line of barbecue rubs and sauces. The winery hosts live music and other events and is well represented at our local farm markets and fairs. Learn more at their website here.