Fun place to meet up with friends. Good food and a nice variety on the menu, comfortable seating and good temperatures in the place. Easy to hear the folks you are catching up with.

Been wanting to check out Ale House 1890 for awhile, but I don't love near it, so after a day of hiking in the area we were excited to arrive at 5:30 on Saturday and be able to have a table. Really great choices on the menu, and good beer list. Three of us started with a smoked Manhattan, which Winter arrived, didn't have anything to set it apart from a normal Manhattan and it also didn't taste like it was smoked. It was a fine Manhattan, but we didn't understand the smoked part of it, which is why we all ordered it. We started with the spinach and artichoke dip which came and had way more dip to chip ratio, and when we asked for more chips, we were charged for them- not the biggest deal but a little bit annoying. The chips were good, but definitely oily and the dip was more creamy than spinach and artichoke, but not awful. There were several things on the menu I was tempted by, but I went with the scallops with the signature presentation, which came with risotto and green beans. The dish was really great, but the portion size was a little bit small for the price. Didn't have very many green beans on it at all and I was able to finish my whole meal. I just think the price was a little bit high for that. My boyfriend got the Lancaster favorite chicken and he said it was fine. Just not anything super special. Our friends got the swordfish special and the pierogies and everyone was pretty happy with their meal. We also shared the cobbler dessert which was good just not anything super special. Service was good. The atmosphere was nice and the place got crowded later in the evening. Definitely a nice meal and if I was in Lancaster, I would eat here again.

Drinks are always spot on and the bar service is always fantastic. We wish the portion size was better but this is the best spot in Lancaster.

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! In town for my mother's funeral on Aug 7, 2024. Based on past experiences the family wanted to have our funeral luncheon at Ale House 1890 but they didn't open until 4pm. We reached out to the AH Team directly asking if they could accommodate our request for 1:00pm? The AH Team pulled together and within 48 hours told us "YES WE HAVE YOU COVERED!" The food was FANTASTIC as always, but the real winners here are the AH Staff and team! The hostesses were AWESOME and made sure all our needs were covered and accommodated. Our entire guest list raved about the quality of the food and beverage presented. Well done Team AH 1890, and a BIG THANK YOU to all the STAFFERS that made this event possible in our time of need. If you are ever traveling through Lancaster OH or are looking for a great night out, you won't go wrong by stopping in at Ale House 1890 for a quick beverage and/or a fantastic meal. Pretty awesome bourbon collection as well to enjoy while visiting.

Fantastic. We ate here while in town for one night based on the recommendation of another hotel guest. The atmosphere was great, with the location combining some modern additions to a beautiful old brick and wood structure. We ordered an appetizer that combined bacon with crispy deep fried onions, sweet potato, and a maple sauce... wonderful! For dinner I chose the Mahi Mahi prepared Asian style over rice and veggies. Even though it was cooked more than the medium rare I ordered, it was SO good I can't dock any points. For dessert I had a brownie covered in ice cream, and my friend had crème brule. Our waitress Taylor was a fantastic conversationalist too. Not a cheap dinner, but well worth the price

Most recommended restaurant passes the test! Since arriving in Lancaster & asking around, Ale House 1890 has been the most recommended. Upon entering the hostess was very welcoming & nice. She promptly sat us and wished us a great evening. I found it extremely endearing & not what I'm use to. A welcomed change! The menu isn't large, but they have some good choices. We opted for the 7 pepper burger and the A.H. Chopped salad. oh... my... the chopped salad is large and SO so SO good. All incredibly fresh ingredients. The chicken was cooked to perfection. It knocked my expectations out of the park. I wish I had snapped a photo, but to be honest I scarfed that down without talking until I was far too full. The 7 Pepper burger was also delicious; cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly & all the ingredients meshed together bringing out bold flavors to complement the juicy burger. I will 100% eat here again (and again). Thank you Ale House!