Casually elegant, the Tap Room offers the most sought after view of Historic Main Street & its Victorian charm. Lounge by the vintage mahogany bar, in an atmosphere evoking the Jazz Age. The circa 1920’s lobby lounge is the Lehigh Valley’s premier jazz venue. Every Thursday, live jazz performances add to the atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch & dinner are served with a view overlooking historic downtown Bethlehem in a grand setting. Every Monday – Saturday, breakfast in the bright & airy Terrace Room offers a spectacular vista of of the city viewed through soaring Palladian windows. Sunday’s Musical Brunch combines live music with a splendid buffet array. A holiday tradition for many has become a weekly habit for others. We are honored to be the recipient of “Best Sunday Brunch” by Lehigh Valley Magazine, Lehigh Valley Style magazine & readers of the Morning Call newspaper 5 years in a row.
"An abundant, premium-quality brunch buffet, one worthy of a special occasion but still healthy eating, for the most part. Live music was hack pop and unremarkable. Volume level from both it and the Tap Room was too high for comfort; however, we asked to be seated in the adjacent, romantic 1741 room, with its beautiful windows, which made all the difference in our dining experience. We went on a holiday, so there was a cast of thousands, managed remarkably well by the staff. Of note: holiday fish selections, carvery station, a melted brie en croute. An array of bite-sized desserts and a chocolate fountain. Separate small buffet table for children. Respectful service. As good a brunch as any country club chef could deliver."
Dined on 6/16/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"The brunch buffet at Hotel Bethlehem is always a wonderful occasion. With a huge selection of items to pick from and gigantic dessert selection it is a wonderful treat within the Lehigh Valley. If you are looking for a special occasion out for brunch you cannot go wrong here."
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion
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"We have been to the brunch on several occasions. It is just wonderful and would highly recommend it to everyone. Just love sitting by the windows in the terrace room."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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"The Tap Room is a fun place to go - nice atmosphere, laid back, but a large table may find it difficult to hear others because the room is fairly loud. Limited menu, but there is something for everyone on it. The wine list is fairly small, but there is a good range for selection, so you should something that you like."
Dined on 5/19/2013
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"Went with a group of 8 during Lehigh University graduation weekend. It was very busy but the staff handled everything very well. Very delicious food."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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"We are vegan and that's why I didn't give this restaurant 5 stars. Choices were extremely limited. There wasn't even much we could ask the chef to modify which we don't mind doing. That said the food was VERY expensive for what we had but it was VERY delicious. If you don't mind paying $100 for 2 glasses of wine, 2 bowls of soup, 2 salads and 2 hummus appetizers it's a good place. I would only go for a very special occasion. A bit of a cut in price would draw me back much more often!"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"I was shocked when I saw the cost per person for the lunch buffet. The cost is more expensive than the best spreads in Las Vegas! It had a lovely ambience, but was not worth the price."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"My two daughters, my three year old granddaughter, and I attended the Mother's Day Brunch. The restaurant was beautiful, the hostess and wait staff were all pleasant, courteous, and very attentive. The food was outstanding - there was a varied assortment to choose from and the buffet was presented in a beautiful and easy to access manner. My granddaughter said she felt like a "princess"!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion
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"The Mother's Day brunch was wonderful - the selection and quality of food were fabulous. Service was a little slow for drinks and plate clearing but the staff was super busy with the large crowd, so to be expected I guess. Lovely piano music provided by a very talented young man! Definitely something for everyone!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion
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"Enjoyed jazz and dinner. Chose soup & salad. Vegetable soup was terrible but the seafood Cobb was fresh and delicious. Music was excellent. We will be back again for jazz but not soup!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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"The Hotel Bethlehem is a lovely setting for a Sunday morning brunch. The variety of food was good though needed to be replenished more frequently. The Ballroom was very pretty but the noise was a bit invasive. Overall though we enjoyed ourselves and our birthday celebration."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion
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"we felt strongly that for the price you pay it was not worth that for the brunch. They use to have a senior rate also which was not applied to our bill. some of the food in the buffet section was cold (bacon and sausage) and it seemed the offering for the brunch was less than what we had in previous visits. We will most likely not return do to the price of the meal."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch
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"I've been to this brunch several times and this was The first time I was not as impressed. Variety of food was Not as great and dessert table was almost non-existent? For $75.00 for two people I expect over the top Food. I think I'm going to save my pennies and try Some of the other fabulous gems with sidewalk Dining on the main street. Food looked great, it doesn't cost Me a mortgage and I get bang for my buck. It's Not the money but I didn't see the WOW factor this time?"
Dined on 04/28/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion, scenic view
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"Food is decent, more options would have been appreciated, a little overpriced for the lower end restaurant in the hotel. Hotel is beautiful as is the town. Worse part was the wait between our appetizer and entree (took 20-30 minutes)."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, hot spot
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"We all had a wonderful time- my daughter loved the Easter Bunny- nice Easter day touches with the eggs for the kids and coloring books. The food was excellent as always! Our waitress was sweet and did an excellent job."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Easter brunch was delightful. We sat in the terrace room and we enjoyed the spaciousness of the room and high ceilings and windows. Food was excellent- everything from fresh seafood, cheese bar, omelette station, carving station, and a host of hot dinner and breakfast items. The desert bar was nicely done with petite servings so you could sample various items. Service was very good although the maitre de could have been a little more friendly. He stood on the steps looking very stressed and not very welcoming but outside of that, we thoroughly enjoyed it and will return again."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"Although we have been there before and didn't like it as much when it wasn't a racial occasion, Easter brunch has been fantastic for 3 years in a row now. Each time we have had children with us. The first 2 years we had toddlers and a newborn and it worked out well. This year it was great, they even had a magician."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion
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"We enjoyed the musical Sunday Brunch. The service was excellent. Our waitress was very efficient and attentive to our needs. Concern was shown by staff members as to our satisfaction with the food. We were pleased with the food selection and quality. Since it was St. Patrick's Day it was fun to sample the Irish menu selections. We particularly enjoyed the background Irish music."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion
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"I like going to the Hotel Bethlehem's special holiday brunches with my family. We go there a couple times a year. I also like going there in the evenings on occasion for a drink and dinner. It has a very nice relaxing atmosphere."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Musical Sunday Brunch was OUTSTANDING, as usual! The food is amazing, and the atmosphere is delightful! Love it!!"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Thank you for another delightful experience at Historic Hotel Bethlehem! The food, ambiance and wait staff were most attentive, courteous and professional!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Hosted friends from out of town...they loved the hotel! The hotel is spotless and well- maintained and the wait staff are personable and welcoming. Nice venue with lots of windows and light! Great salads...and superb desserts! So glad we decided on the hotel."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2007
Special Features: great for lunch
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"I live down the street and had only been there for brunch or to fill my mug at musikfest. Dinner was great and reasonably priced. We will definitely come back!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"Brunch food was spectacular all from the omelete station to the huge table of scrumptious desserts. I really enjoyed my time at the the hotel Bethlehem. Our waiter was just okay she didn't arrive at our table for a couple of minutes so we were not really sure how to proceed but when she saw us get up to over to the food she came over and gave us the awkward long talk while I was sitting and my husband was standing. Very odd. But overall it was great food and that's what matters to us."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Everything about our visit to Hotel Bethlehem was great. Only one thing was off. My wife's meal (Ribs) were cooked but cold. We hate to complain so we didn't. The chef probably would have liked to know this info. But we let it go. We love this place and we will definitely return."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"My wife and I were very pleased. Service was good considering it was crowded. Food was excellent! We were not rushed to eat up and get out. The Tap Room may be our new favorite place to eat. The only down side was sitting next to a cold draft, either from the window or vent."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"We arrived at Noon and the menu they gave us was for lunch. We kept thinking they had brunch because we had been there a few weeks before and had breakfast items. They were more than happy to accomodate us and gave us the breakfast menu as well. Staff is very attentive without being on top of you. Just a nice relaxing way to spend your morning or afternoon."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"I was there for an annual Valentine's brunch with my spouse and it was the first time we tried this locale. The omelete line was about fifteen or twenty deep. The seperate dishes were rarely filled and the customers were in an uproar the whole time. The waitress service was very good as far as filling your drinks was concerned. On an "average" Sunday morning, they might not be as busy but for the money and lack of selection, I would not recommend it."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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"Of course the ambience is perfect, a beautiful historic hotel. Always comfortable. The people who work there always seem to be nice. But, there is a but, I realize it was Valentine's Day, but my husband's entree, a fish dinner, was the smallest portion I think we have ever seen, eating at many nice restaurants, and a bit pricey, for what we thought was an appetizer portion. The lovely hostess stopped by our table and I think she even felt sorry for my husband and offered to bring him a side of mashed potatoes, which he gladly accepted. Other than that, a nice evening in general."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"I had valentines dinner with my daughter, even though there were several couples having a romantic dinner our server was excellent and was very sweet to my 10 year old , who thought it was great having dinner out on valentines day. Our dinner was excellent, and not off a special menu which is always a pleasant surprise on a special day. Thank you . We live in town and visit frequently for lunch, but I think we found a new favorite for dinner!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"We went to Tap Room for Valentine's dinner. It was beautiful and upscale. The service was great. Very formal atmosphere but could still get away with casual clothing. We thought the food was ok. It was presented very well but for the price, it wasn't as tasty as we expected. Would probably try somewhere else next time."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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