The Wellsboro House

There’s so much to say about this place! We got to sit and chat with Chris - the owner - for a bit who told us all about the locations history and their story of turning it into the welcoming place that it is today. The 1862 building that is now the restaurant was once known as “Hotel Roosevelt” - named after US President Theodore Roosevelt who used to frequent the area. The barstool area at the tavern is the original and the back of the bar was built in the 1930s. Chris and his wife Laura renovated and opened the Wellsboro House back in July 2008 and to this day remains family owned and operated. Getting to know Chris was one of the highlights of our trip, and we enjoyed hearing stories from their renovation as well as their goals for the future. Located across the street from the Wellsboro House Restaurant is the Wellsboro House Brewery. Also owned by restaurant owners Chris and Laura, the brewery has found its home in the historic 1914 train depot in Wellsboro. Their motto is "limited quantity, high variety, and consistently awesome." They currently have 16 of their beers on tap in the restaurant, and to my surprise they had an excellent selection of dark beers to choose from…so of course I tried them all! Between the two of us, we tried: 🍺 Dan Smith’s Chocolate Stout 🍺 Rail Boss Coffee Ale 🍺 South of the Border Porter 🍺 Wynken, Blynken and Nod Out IPA 🍺 Juicy Lucy IPA 🍺 Quadzilla Triple Belgian So many good brews that it’s hard to pick a favorite…although it was a pretty close call between the Chocolate Stout and Quadzilla Our only regret about going to the Wellsboro House on the last night of our vacation is that we didn’t go sooner! It is without a doubt a place that we would have loved to enjoy at least one more time before leaving. Excellent food. Excellent beers. Excellent service.

First time here and have to say, WOW what an amazing place. From the time you enter the building, to being seated, to being greater by your waiter/waitress, to getting your food, to checking out the hospitality and experience is beyond amazing. The beer they make is beyond great and very smooth. The steak was beyond perfect and on point along with the sides. Our waitress always checked in and not once did I have any empty glass nor need to call someone for something special cause they were always making sure you were comfortable and having a great experience. I will definitely being come back for years to come. And the place was very clean as well. Hats off to this great establishment that has earned my business and recommendations to all.

We called in 1 day prior to our visit with a group of 11 people. They had the back room set up for us (nice because we were able to be a little louder). The beers were great! They had a huge selection and there was something for everyone! The juicy lucy is amazing if you like IPA's! Our appetizers came out at a reasonable time and were delicious as well! But the dinner... man the dinner was amazing!!! The steaks were cooked to perfection, and seasoned just right! I would absolutely come back and would 100% recommend!!!

Great local beers! Fish sandwich could use more textural contrast and a bit more flavor, like some pickled veg. Piece of fish was pretty good but almost too crispy with the crusty bread.