One of the things you need to experience while you’re in Allentown is its great brewery heritage. The city is home to several renowned breweries and brewpubs that offer a wide range of beers and ales to suit different tastes. Here are three of the best brewpubs in Allentown.

Fegley’s Brew Works

Located on West Hamilton Street, Fegley’s is a family-run brewpub that has won numerous awards, including gold medals in the Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Championships, and World Beer Cup. Some of its flagship brews include Amber Lager, Always Sunny Pale Ale, Knuckleball, Hop’solutely, and Steelworker’s Stout. Besides excellent brews, it also has an extensive food menu that includes flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches, mac-n-cheese, entrees, and salads.

Strange Brew Tavern

Strange Brew Tavern is a casual-themed brewpub situated in the southern part of Allentown. It has more than 100 different types of bottled or canned beer and over 20 tap offerings, including high-end ones. The tavern also serves a wide variety of American and Mexican dishes, including signature items such as the Chicken Cordon Brew, Brewben, Beszwich, and Gravy Dave.

Grille 3501

The Grille 3501 is an upscale restaurant that offers a unique blend of French, Mediterranean, and Asian flavors. On its menu, you’ll find an interesting array of dishes, such as wild boar agnolotti, soy-glazed octopus, Gochugaru rare tuna, crispy king salmon, and others. It also has a wide selection of cocktails, wines, and signature beers.

Visiting a brewpub in Allentown will give you a better insight into the city’s rich social culture, which will make your vacation more complete.

Image via Flickr by Bernt Rostad

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