Zeno’s Pub, State College, Pennsylvania
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Zeno’s Pub (814) 237-2857 http://www.zenospub.com
100 West College Avenue State College Pennsylvania United States 16801
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Zeno’s Pub
Exceptional based on 27 ratings
Type: Bar

100 West College Avenue
State College, Pennsylvania United States 16801 [ print map ]
(814) 237-2857
http://www.zenospub.com

Hours: noon - 2am weekdays, 1pm-2am weekends


Taps: 31/3 pumps
Bottles: 300+

Zeno’s Pub

WiFi
Children
Patio
Seasonals
Real Ales
Proper Glassware
Beer To Go/Growlers
BYO 6-Pack/Singles
Available At This Location (arranged by most recent)
La Binchoise Brune Tradition / Cistercienne Bruna 87, N’Ice Chouffe 98, Hair of the Dog Adam 100
More Beers Available Here

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27 reviews for Zeno’s Pub
 Ambiance 71%
 Service 76%
 Selection 88%
 Food 60%
 Value 28%
 Overall 79%
 Rating 81%
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rkeller378 (6), Alabama
does not count - explanation
  80   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/57/1015/15 7/10 8/1015/20

January 2, 2010
Still there after 30+ years. Used to go there when I was in college. Hope to return in the fall.

MrChopin (22), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  88   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/510/1013/15N/A 7/1017/20

December 31, 2009
Underneath the corner. Small, dimly lit dark wood, both wall paneling and 8-person bar. It got pretty crowded on a Wednesday. Bit of a draft from the door, so be careful which seat you grab. 30 taps/pumps and as good of a bottle selection as I’ve seen between Youngstown and Philly, probably Sharp Edge’s biggest "Belgian" rival within the area. Somewhat expensive, but the to-go discount was nice, given their selection. Had a good Belgian and local micro mix, plus some lambics and west-coast stuff. Also a few rarities for this side of the state: 3 Font. Schaar, Bruery Hott, and still some Voodoo Black Magick. Dave was a huge help at the bar, let me sample some stuff before picking out 1-2 and hooked me up nicely. I’ll definitely plan to stop in regularly.

iggynelix (10), Pennsylvania
  70   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/58/1010/15N/A 10/1013/20

October 30, 2009
classic town-basement pub. local musicians, live music and a strong 100+ bottle list. remarkable for a small town. always packed with college students. do not wear a tie. cheap for the offerings.

TreborWhip (12), Reading, Pennsylvania
  36   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
2/55/108/15N/AN/A3/20

September 22, 2009
Went there around 1730 to have a beer the Friday before the Penn State vs. Temple football game. At the bottom of the steps I was rudely greeted by a young man who said, "that’ll be $3.00." I said, "$3.00? For what?" He said, "For the band." I said, "What band, there’s no band playing. All I want to do is have a beer." He said, "$3.00." I said, "See you later!" Bottom line, we never actually got further than the bottom of the steps. We could see instruments set up but no band was playing and there were very few people inside the place which was dark and dingy. The attitude of the "door attendant" completely turned me off. I will not go back. Wish I could have had the pleasant experiences that many of you have had. I wish I could have perused the beer menu and sipped a brown stout. Unfortunately, I was robbed of that opportunity by a rude employee.

wilsomb (29), State College, Pennsylvania
  82   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/56/1015/15 6/10 6/1016/20

June 24, 2009
This place is a gem. They have the best selection for miles with over 30 taps and casks. There is live music all the time and an overall great bar feel. Highly recommend if you are in the area. It can get crowded if the undergrads are around, though.

vze1mhay (12), Stroudsburg,
  84   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/57/1014/15 5/10 7/1017/20

June 16, 2009
Good place to duck away for a few excellent brews. Not to crowded for location next to PSU campus- not a place for funneling. Can’t wait to go back again

Naka (11), Indiana, Pennsylvania
  82   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/57/1013/15 7/10 7/1017/20

January 6, 2009
Yes, yes, yes. This place is outstanding. This is not a place to come and dance, or do beer bongs, or take jello shots, like so many other places in State College. This place is where people who want outstanding beer come to drink. It is dark, dingy, (I wish the bathrooms didn’t follow this trend quite as thoroughly) and full of great beer, especially in the western / central PA market. Their beer menu is listed by styles, so for people who may be new to the beer world, there is some guidance. I had a bowl of clam chowder from the restaurant portion upstairs and it was pretty decent. My only real problem with the place is that there are quite a few beers on their menu that they didn’t have. There was one that they did have, but "it was buried and didn’t think they should sell it yet." Why have it on the menu? If you want character, selection, and possibly herpes from a toilet seat, it doesn’t get much better.

nj4christ (14), Columbus, New Jersey
  90   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/58/1015/15 6/10N/A18/20

December 18, 2008
This place is a gem. They have the best selection for miles with over 30 taps and casks. There is live music all the time and an overall great bar feel. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

jmm635 (33), Havertown, Pennsylvania
  84   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/57/1014/15N/A 8/1017/20

October 20, 2008
Love Zeno’s! I am a Penn Stater and maybe visited Zeno’s 2-3 times while in school, only because it’s a little expensive for a college student. Now that I have graduated, I make sure to visit Zeno’s everytime I go back! The selection is fantastic and the prices are right in line. This is a very cool place to hang out if you are visiting PSU.

illinismitty (224), Nashville, Tennessee
  82   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/57/1013/15N/A 8/1017/20

September 10, 2008
I stopped in on Tuesday around 5. The place was dead, but I was able to grab a seat right at the bar and watch the Simpson. Atmosphere is a your typical dark basement Selection is good. They even carry the local Ottos’ brews, draft and bottles. About 20 or so taps, including 3 beer engines. A good portion of their extensive bottle selection is displayed in glass door beer coolers. Street parking can be challenging, but there are parking garages nearby. Best selection I have seen in this part of PA. Prices are about average. Worth a stop if you are in State College.

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Scene
Basement bar, older college/grad / local / visitor crowd

Staff
Few, but friendly.

Music
Bands / house selections

Parking
Street, garages

Events
beer festivals(with a focus on a style or country)