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Brewery · Hershey, PA
Rotunda Brew Pub is Hershey's only brewpub, pouring house beers from the Rotunda family brewery on Chocolate Avenue — a locally owned alternative to chain restaurants that's worth knowing about whether you're visiting or you live nearby.
Our take If you're already in Hershey, the Rotunda Brew Pub is right on Chocolate Avenue — after a day at the park or a show at the Giant Center, it's a natural next stop for a pint without having to drive.
The Rotunda brothers — Mike, Dave, and Lou — built something worth pointing people toward. What started as a bottle shop in Annville grew into a full brewery and restaurant there, and then into a second location on Chocolate Ave in Hershey that they rebranded as the Brew Pub. The Hershey location pours beers brewed by their own operation in Annville, which means the tap list is genuinely house-made and changes with what's brewing. For a street that has no shortage of national chains, a family-run brewpub with its own beer program stands out. We especially like sending visitors here because it gives them a taste of something local alongside whatever else they're doing in the Hershey area.
The Rotunda family has been in the beer business in Annville since 2005, when Rotunda Restaurant & Brewery opened downtown. The Hershey brewpub — formerly Irv's Pub at the same address — joined the family in late 2019. Beer brewed in Annville travels to Hershey for the Brew Pub taps, creating a connected operation across two Lebanon County communities. The Hershey location bills itself as the town's first and only brewpub, and it's held that distinction since it opened.
A few practical things we tell families before we send them here. The kitchen leans on scratch-made cooking and locally grown ingredients — house-made charcuterie alongside modern takes on American favorites like beer-battered cod, buttermilk fried chicken, and wings — and the menu rotates, with a handful of always-available signatures and items that change. It's genuinely kid-friendly (highchairs and a children's menu), and there's free on-site parking plus motor-coach spots, so a tour-bus group or a family of five fits without a parking hunt. The listing notes no outdoor seating, so plan on dining indoors. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are listed, and there's free WiFi.
Hours confirmed from the official site as of June 2026. Hours can change, especially around holidays — verify at rotundabrewpub.com before making a special trip.
814 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033
Rotunda Brew Pub is in Hershey, PA. The map shows both pins — Rotunda Brew Pub and our shop in Grantville — so you can see exactly where it sits relative to us.
The draft list is all house beer from Rotunda Brewing Co. and rotates constantly — treat the named beers as representative, not a fixed menu. The food menu changes too, with rotating, scratch-made plates. Confirm current offerings on their site (rotundabrewpub.com/menu).
That's how they bill themselves — Hershey's first and only brewpub — and it checks out. If you want house-brewed beer paired with a full restaurant menu in the Hershey area itself, Rotunda Brew Pub is the spot.
The beer comes from Rotunda Brewing Co. in downtown Annville, where the family has operated a brewery and restaurant since 2005. The Hershey Brew Pub is the second location, serving the Annville brewery's beers alongside its own pub food menu.
Yes — Sunday hours start at 10:00 am, which covers a brunch window before the regular menu takes over. It's a good option if you're in the area on a Sunday morning after a weekend visit.
Yes — it's family-friendly, with highchairs and a children's menu available. Parking is easy too: there's free on-site parking, plus dedicated motor-coach (tour-bus) spots, so a big group or a family arriving together won't have to circle for a space.
Yes — flights are four 5 oz pours for $13.50. The draft list is all house beer from Rotunda Brewing Co. and routinely runs around 16 taps spanning IPAs, lagers, fruited sours, and stouts. Named house pours include the Annville IPA and 'A Pale Ale for Dale,' but the lineup rotates, so check what's on when you visit.
Right on Chocolate Avenue and easy to build a Hershey afternoon or evening around. If you want to compare a brewpub with a big-format taproom, or just line up a second locally owned stop instead of a chain, here are a few neighbors we point visitors to.
A short drive away in Hershey — the area's best-known production brewery, with a big tasting hall and a free self-guided tour. Pairing the two makes an easy two-stop beer afternoon.
Another locally owned, sit-down spot near Chocolate Avenue — a good second night out for groups who'd rather skip the chains.
A nearby Hershey stop for grabbing snacks or provisions before or after a meal — handy for families staying in the area.
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Verified via: Rotunda Brew Pub (official site) · Rotunda Brew Pub — Yelp · Rotunda Brewing — Breweries in PA · Visit Hershey & Harrisburg — Rotunda Brew Pub listing · Rotunda Brew Pub menu (official) · Untappd — Rotunda Brew Pub draft list
Rotunda Brew Pub is an independent local business we're featuring in our guide — we're not affiliated. Details are from the business and public sources and were accurate at the time of writing; please confirm current hours before visiting.