Union Publick House

Union Publick House

A gastropub known for its poutine cheesesteak and lively atmosphere. The menu blends Pennsylvania comfort food with pub classics, and the signature poutine cheesesteak — a genuinely inventive mashup — has become a reason on its own to stop in. The bar stays lively into the evening, making it a good pick for a group that wants dinner and a drink or two in the same stop.

You'll find it in Jim Thorpe, which makes it an easy fit into a day already spent walking the town, and the casual, unfussy setup means you don't need to plan around it or dress for it. Pricing sits in the moderate $$ range, so it works as a regular-night-out kind of dinner rather than a special-occasion splurge — the sort of place where a group of friends can order broadly, share a few things, and settle in at the bar afterward without watching the tab too closely.

It has a strong local following, and it's worth keeping in mind that a lively room can fill up — if you're arriving with a group, especially on a weekend evening, plan for a wait or aim earlier in the night.

Signature: Poutine Cheesesteak

Hours, menus and prices change. Call ahead or check the venue's own site before you go.