Selin’s Grove Brewing

Favorite place in the area, hands down. Try the Peche Saison (when available)! Cozy spot with a fireplace & outdoor seating. Great menu with local cheese board, vegetarian options, great salads & sandwiches. It’s a bit small so there may be a wait but the beer & tasty food are worth it.

Great food and craft beer. Ambiance is wonderful with lots of charm. Service was below average, waitress did not check back often and got a bit parched along my meal while she served a table next to me. But that said, give it a try, as I will it’s a local landmark.

Come from MD to eat and drink here A must visit! Beers are great service great!
Must get soft pretzel!!!

Very cool place, extremely easy to miss since there is no sign really on the main street there (Market St ?). There is a small sign off the main road that says Brewery & Pub with a piglet. No mention of the actual brewery name. Walk down a garden path behind the unlabeled building and in the basement floor is a secret brewpub called Selins Grove. Ambiance is mega dark, almost lightless inside with old, 1700s tavern feel. Oil lamps, wooden beams, low ceilings, wooden stalls. Tap list is all house beers with quick rotation and a local cider that was very good. Quality level of the house beers was high– excellent witbier, ESB, IPA. Stout and porter were decent. Allows flights of all beers on tap. The organic Pils was very nice. Let me fill up a Tired Hands growler here of anything on tap– I chose the ESB. Bottom filled but not CP filled. Attentive staff, very local vibe with regulars dropping in and out. Family atmosphere in the main dining room. Loved the antebellum décor. For food we had a very good smoked salmon quesadilla with homemade sweet salsa. Would love to come back for their famous Pumpkin beer release. Remember there is a small parking lot in the back. On the GPS it only spits you out in front of the piglet sign, which is not very helpful.

Amazing beer and incredible food. The atmosphere is really cool. During the winter they have a fireplace and the outdoor seating is fantastic in the summer. A must go to place when in Selinsgrove! Did I mention they have awesome beer?

They have the best smelling urinal cakes! Not to mention the beer is BANGIN’. But seriously those urinal cakes doe!

This is the greatest restaurant in central Pennsylvania. Not only are the beers and sandwiches out of this world, but the staff are insanely awesome as well.

Great spot in a vast realm of lackluster food.
Stopped in here for lunch with my wife and we were both impressed. Nice cozy space in the basement of a historic house.
To start, beers were great (stout and dubbel) as was the service.
I had a cowboy wrap with apple slaw and the wife had a bowl of spicy peanut curry soup. Both were really good.
And the best part of all, the prices here are extremely reasonable.

Very slow service. Under staffed. Staff waits on friends and beer drinkers before unknowns. We just wanted some food and water. My cup had something stuck to it. Nice building, food was good. A staff member is wearing a T shirt referencing an ass. Manager should control the dress code for employees. I would go back.

I have been here a few times now and the food and service have always been great. I really enjoyed the pumpkin ale that recently went on tap and the portions were ample as well as the hummus tasted fresh with nice lemon flavor. I would recommend coming earlier because it gets very busy and can be crowded, but you won’t regret coming here.

Nice beer — from a solid IPA to a fantastic triple and a kriek that rivals any European sour. The atmosphere is cozy and historic, located in the old governor’s mansion. The menu is lacking in full entrees and a cheese plate that is more on the dull side but was expansive on vegetarian options.
Husband had a pretzel sandwich with ham, turkey and bacon that hit the spot. I had the nachos with vegetarian chili. Mine could have had more cheese — but purely my own preference. The salsa and avocado were fresh and tasty.
This is a fantastic brewery to stop at while traveling. Highly recommended.

The wife and I chose this restaurant based on the Unilocal reviews and we were definitely not disappointed.
The atmosphere in the restaurant was very pleasant, with the dark wood and low ceilings being reminiscent of an old colonial era pub or inn. We were seated immediately at the bar, but the table space was at a premium for the Saturday lunch hour.
Food was creative and fresh, with portion sizes being generous without stepping over into monstrous. I had the chipotle turkey wrap and my wife had the curry chicken salad, and we split the nachos as an appetizer.
The beer was the big surprise, with great flavors and smooth finishes. The availability of several different size glasses allowed us to try four varieties of beers without having to drink a pint of each. Favorites were the snake drive stout and organic Baltic porter.
We will definitely be returning, although if we go back with our kids we will most likely make reservations as the dining room is not expansive.

I don’t look forward to finding food options while on a road trip. Usually I search for the nearest Panera or Chipotle and go from there. However, after this little adventure I have a new plan of action for road trip food stops.
My friend checked the map for the nearest town and then Unilocal for food options. Selinsgrove seemed to have several options, even for my friend’s vegetarian preferences. However, many were closed on a Sunday evening. Selin’s Grove Brewing was open and their menu pleased us both.
We called in our order: Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich for myself and the Asian Orchard salad for my friend.
We only ordered five minutes before our arrival, so we sat at the bar to wait the rest of the time. I do wish we were offered water during this time, but the waitstaff and bartenders seemed incredibly busy. The place was pretty full.
We got our food maybe 10 minutes later. My wrap was only $ 7+
The chicken salad was an intensely bright yellow with sweet red grape halves and celery slices scattered throughout. Topped with crisp greens and wrapped inside a hearty whole-​wheat pita. Perfect road food, except for a few chicken chunk escapees falling onto my shirt, leaving bright yellow stains.
My friend enjoyed her salad but said it was not worth the $ 10 she spent.
I would love to return to this town on my next trip to/​from DC. It’s right in the middle of my journey. If I go to Selin’s Grove I’ll have to switch drivers so I can try some of their brews. The brown sour ale caught my eye, but really the entire list (about 10 beers) was calling to be sampled.

Visiting PA from Florida and my elderly parents wanted to go to the mall. I didn’t want to eat at a chain restaurant so I did some research on Unilocal for an alternative. Wow! Were we glad I did. This place was excellent. A lot of vegetarian options, which is quite unusual. Even my dad was pleased with the special for the week, jambalaya. The rest of us the taco salad — veggie chili! — the asian salad, and the Señor Tomas sandwich had just a little spiciness!
Great meal, nice sitting outside in the fresh air, good service, friendly diners — what more do you need!

On our final trek home from Asheville and Hershey we stopped in Selins Grove because their IPA had gotten rave reviews it also just was tapped days earlier. Very cute little town it’s located. A little confusion with their sign outside since it said they opened at noon, but online it said 11:30 and we got there at 11:20. Luckily, the owner was outside and said it was an old sign they have to change. He let us take a look into his little brewery shed. Very impressive!
–We say for lunch and thank God we made it on time, by 12:30 the place was PACKED and there was a waiting line. The food was tasty, nothing spectacular. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable.
–Although we went for the IPA I decided to try them all just in case there was another gem. The IPA was good but not GREAT as we hopped. All the others I tasted were good but nothing I was amazed by. I would say their Pale Ale was actually my hands down favorite after the IPA.
–One problem with Selins Grove however. We had people at home relying on us bringing home this awesome IPA. So we had 2 growlers filled with the IPA and one with the Pale Ale. Well the next day when we drank it.flat. No where near how it tasted when we were there. And I believe this is why: when most places fill growlers they let the growler overflow until all the head is out and they cap it and you’re on your way. Selins Grove the waitress filled it about 80% and let the head settle, then 5 minutes later filled 10% more, let the head settle, etc… Well I’m not beer expert but I have a good indication this will ruin the beer. Yes. you waste some beer by letting it overflow but hey that’s the sacrifice you take.
–Besides that however I highly recommend trying it out if you’re driving through and have some time. Very neat place. I just wouldn’t plan on filling growlers.

Stopped here after returning from the Finger Lakes. We’re always looking for a new brewery to visit so this was perfect.
Why 3 stars? I wasn’t crazy about the beer. It was a little flat. My wife had the Cream Ale and I had the Porter. The porter was not robust like a porter should be.
I had the Turkey Wrap. It was good, not great. You can make the same thing at home.
My wife had the Señor Tomas. Again, good, not great.
The Asian Slaw is good.
I like the décor, nice old building with plenty of atmosphere.
I would come back here if I was in the area but I think I would try an entrée this time.

Selin’s Grove Brewing makes me want to visit Selinsgrove more often. I have been here a few times and it is a consistently great experience. They brew two of the best beers I have ever tasted and I have had hundreds of others.
The beer here is incredible. Its always super fresh and reasonably priced, especially for the high end product that it is. I judge all Baltic porters and Scotch Ales by Selin’s Grove’s rendition. I can’t say enough about the beer here. I almost cried the last time I was here and I finished my oaked Scotch Ale. It was truly divine! The trippel and stout are my other favorites. The pilsner was actually good. I stay away from pilsners, but theirs had this malty buttery-​ness to it that really rounded off the beer. I usually get the sampler every time I go just to see what they are up to.
The food is consistently good and satisfying but lacks the uniqueness to make it a primary draw to this place. I almost always get what ever sandwich they serve on a pretzel bun. Trust me, you’ll love it. Most of the menu is sandwiches and other easily prepared foods so don’t expect anything exquisite. Its a shame because these people really know flavors, especially the beer.
The bar and dining room are in a historic building on Market St. It has that sort of «Revolutionary Times» feel to it with all the low ceilings exposed brick and wood. Besides the beer, perhaps my favorite part is that this place does not have TVs or music. It’s really conducive to conversations, especially ones after having some of the amazing beers.
The service could be better and I don’t know what to do to improve it. It seems they are adequately staffed, but I think its a training issue. Don’t get me wrong, I have never been dissatisfied or frustrated with the service, more along the lines that I expected better. I once sat at the bar for a good 5 minutes with an empty glass while three servers carried on about I don’t know what. The customer comes first!
Finally, I was lucky enough to meet the owner and brewer. He really inspired me to brew better beer! It was fun to talk to him about his travels through the world of brewing about how he started off in the 90’s brewing as a hobby, then progressing to this place. I really commended him on sticking to his production and commitment to quality. We had a really great discussion about all things beer related. I really enjoyed his vision for the place and his views about the brewing industry.
If you love good beer, you got to make a pilgrimage to Selin’s Grove Brewing. It is worth the travel. I’m dying for another glass of oaked St. Fillians’!

Their food is healthy and delicious, the beer is exceptional, the prices are fair and the ambiance resembles a quaint european café.
Unfortunately the service also resembles a European café — oddly lethargic, and some of the waitresses and bartenders are aloof bordering on unfriendly. It’s that semi-​snobby bohemian attitude that you get from the artsy type — hard to explain but it can be off putting. However, once the friendlier staff members start to recognize you they are quicker to fill your beer, make sure you get a table during busy times, etc.
And the beer really is special. The brewmaster can be similarly aloof but it is easier to take coming from a genius. They make a killer oatmeal stout and a sharp IPA, along with some great specialty beers like a cherry kriek, a Belgian dubbel and my favorite, the love buzz coffee stout. For the uninitiated, Their most drinkable is the Scottish ale.
Also, you must get the warm soft pretzels. Wow. And the build your own sandwiches are highly recommended. Some interesting specials rotate weekly, my favorite being the black bean burritos. I also really like their shrimp wrap, which brings bacon, shrimp, avocado and other delights together, to killer results.
I also like the stack of board games, puzzles and books for kids. If you are taking kids, go early. The waits can get long starting at 5:00. Worth visiting early if you are going solo or with a friend so you can get seats at the charming bar.

Just off Market street sits a small tavern like establishment. If you go behind it you will find a place to park you car instead of leaving it on the main road which has a two hour limit. Pass through a small courtyard to a door and you are inside one of the most unique taverns I have ever been in.
Inside is quite dark with a lot of wood. Staff is incredibly courteous to help you with the selections from the brewer. After trying a few, my only complaint was that I couldn’t drink them all. The ambience screams of old history being that the building is a formeer old governors mansion first constructed in 1816.
As I mentioned here the atmosphere is top notch. The place is filled with locals all coming in for their regular pints. One guy is simply known as King Henry, another is a charming lady who is great to talk to, heck she even buses the bar for the staff sometimes!!! The place allegedly has a ghost! And it feels like it too. What more do you want?!
The brewer’s beers are real solid to make a long story short. Occasionally there are special seasonals that he makes as well, and plenty of growlers to be sold, although they will limit fills to leave beer for inside consumers and will not growler fill anything on nitro.
The food is pretty basic but with touches off homemade care. The bread on my sandwich had to be homemade as it just crumbled around the bacon. But the biggest surprise food wise is the inexpensive pretzels which are made and baked on the premises.
The pretzel is hands down the best one I ever had anywhere in Pennsylvania. It’s dough is soft and warm with bread sweet chewiness. It is to die for. If you come you have to get a pretzel. I could have ate them all day!!!
The other thing that makes the experience so wonderful for me is that coming from the DC area everything priced here is just a bargain. Having quality brew at 3.50 a pint is a big change from 7 to sometimes 12 in the places I frequent.
I loved this place it is everything I look for in a tavern and it has more. Great stories, history, charm, feel, exceptional beer I wish it wasn’t a three hour car ride to get there. I would go every day if I could I love this place!

Without a doubt my favorite place in selinsgrove. The cider is amazing and available by the bottle or can be taken out if you purchase the monster guzzlers they cell. Ambiance is my favorite part. I like the turkey sandwich on a pretzel bun with a mayo spread and roasted red pepper. The Chili is also tasty.
They don’t take reservations and it’s almost always packed. You also never know where to stand once you walk in the door… You’ll know what I mean if you check it out.