Penn's Tavern historic waterfront restaurant on the Susquehanna River in Fishers Ferry, Pennsylvania

Fishers Ferry, PA • Since 1791

Penn's Tavern

Sunbury's Historic Waterfront Restaurant

Historical waterfront restaurant on the Susquehanna River. Contemporary American cuisine, traditional German specialties, 12 PA craft microbrews on tap, and live music in a building that has welcomed guests for over two centuries.

Penn's Tavern Highlights

Est. 1791
12 PA Craft Brews on Tap
Live Music Tue, Fri & Sat

Three Distinct Experiences

Our Dining Spaces

From centuries-old stone walls to open-air river views, every room at Penn's Tavern tells its own story. Choose the setting that fits your evening.

The historic 1700s Room at Penn's Tavern featuring exposed stone walls, original fireplaces, and warm candlelit dining tables

The 1700's Room

Step into the original heart of Penn's Tavern. Exposed stone walls, hand-hewn timber beams, and working fireplaces transport you back to the building's 1791 origins. This intimate dining room is perfect for a quiet dinner or a special celebration surrounded by centuries of history.

Penn's Tavern historic dining room with stone archways, period lighting, and elegantly set tables

The Historic Dining Room

Arched stone doorways and period details set the tone in this room, where the tavern's layered history is visible in every surface. Ideal for larger gatherings and private events, the Historic Dining Room offers the kind of atmosphere you simply cannot replicate.

Expansive outdoor deck at Penn's Tavern overlooking the Susquehanna River at golden hour

The River Deck

Our expansive deck stretches out over the banks of the Susquehanna River, offering sweeping views of the water and surrounding hills. Enjoy craft beer, fresh cocktails, and the full dinner menu while the sun sets over one of Pennsylvania's most beautiful stretches of river.

Beautifully plated contemporary American dish at Penn's Tavern featuring fresh seasonal ingredients

From Our Kitchen & Taps

A Menu Worth the Drive

Penn's Tavern brings together the best of contemporary American cooking with the traditions of Pennsylvania's German heritage. Hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, housemade pasta, and crisp seasonal salads share the menu with Jager Schnitzel, sauerbraten, and other German specialties served on rotating weekly schedules.

At the bar, 12 Pennsylvania craft microbrews flow on tap alongside a curated list of wines and custom cocktails. Whether you are here for a casual pint on the deck or a full dinner in the stone dining room, there is always something new to try.

Steaks & SeafoodGerman Specialties12 PA Craft Microbrews
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Guest Experiences

What Our Guests Are Saying

Salmon BLT, fish Reuben, French dip and Tavern Caesar with blackened Barramundi were all well prepared and delicious, with fresh cut fries that were seasoned, crisp and hot.

TripAdvisor Review

Wonderful atmosphere in the old stone building. Huge thick stone walls, rustic wood ceiling. The Jager Schnitzel was tender and crispy with savory mushroom sauce.

Google Review

Beautiful deck on the back overlooking the Susquehanna River. Amazing list of custom cocktails. Super friendly staff.

Google Review
Panoramic view of the Susquehanna River from Penn's Tavern at sunset

On the Banks of the Susquehanna

Join Us for Your Next Memorable Meal

Whether it's a date night by the fireplace, a summer evening on the deck watching the river roll by, or a gathering of friends over German specialties and craft beer, Penn's Tavern is the kind of place that turns a meal into a memory.

113 River Road, Route 147 • Sunbury (Fishers Ferry), PA 17801

Tue - Sat: 11am - 8pm
Sun: 11am - 3pmMon: Closed