Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar

Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar The traditional tavern, reinvented. A strong emphasis is placed on locally sourced ingredients. The food is fun to cook, fun to eat, fun to share.
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What is Ad Lib?..An adjective meaning “at one's pleasure”..A verb meaning “to make it up as one goes along”..A noun for an “off the cuff” remark, speech or action”..An adverb or adjective meaning “extemporaneously or as much and as often as desired”

At the Hilton Harrisburg, Ad Lib is a new take on a traditional American Tavern. Food and Drink offerings are old favorites turned on their s

ide and full of surprises. Our food and beverage chefs combine classic preparations with contemporary creativity. Ad Lib specials du jour, the “Ad Lib Express Lunch” and Ad Lib Weekend Brunch celebrate spontaneity. Our service team is trained to be fun and informed; casual and competent. Ad Lib is a place for everyone to share food and share stories, whether you're an overnight guest or a neighbor just dropping by. There’s no script, just a stage set for you to wing it! You can try many dishes in one visit with the large offering of small plate options. Guests can choose from over 40 small plates, over 30 wines by the glass, over 60 selections of beer and an ever-changing list of craft, barrel aged and edible cocktails. A strong emphasis is placed on locally produced food and beer. The service and decor, like the food, are comforting, simple, and unpretentious.

Can't decide what to order at Ad Lib? Good news is... everything's delish 😉Click on the first pic, select a number, and ...
06/01/2026

Can't decide what to order at Ad Lib? Good news is... everything's delish 😉

Click on the first pic, select a number, and scroll through to reveal your Ad Lib surprise.

New to our Spring Menu: Rhubarb Guacamole - Topped with grilled corn, Fresno chiles, cilantro and edible flowers. Served...
05/31/2026

New to our Spring Menu: Rhubarb Guacamole - Topped with grilled corn, Fresno chiles, cilantro and edible flowers. Served with yucca chips.

Order this flavorful twist on a summer favorite for the table - or yourself. We won't judge 😉

05/30/2026

Ad Lib is great. But don't just take it from us! The reviews speak for themselves.

Can't decide... We've got you. Stop in to check out our new spring menu this week!
05/29/2026

Can't decide... We've got you. Stop in to check out our new spring menu this week!

05/24/2026

New spring dishes are here!

🌼 Whipped Feta Dip with Pita Bread
🌺 Rhubarb Guacamole
🌸 Elote Loaded Fries

Pair with an ice-cold beer or a sweet, spring cocktail.

Your call. 😉
05/22/2026

Your call. 😉

For our next trick... the mind-reading beer 🍻
05/20/2026

For our next trick... the mind-reading beer 🍻

An Ad Lib take on a long-time favorite drink... Meet the Not So Old Fashioned.
05/14/2026

An Ad Lib take on a long-time favorite drink... Meet the Not So Old Fashioned.

Ad Libitum, meaning "as you desire" or "at one's pleasure," is how we're committed to serving guests at Ad Lib. We're he...
05/13/2026

Ad Libitum, meaning "as you desire" or "at one's pleasure," is how we're committed to serving guests at Ad Lib.

We're here when you need a quick lunch downtown, a drink after work, or a Sunday brunch reservation.

Address

1 N 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA
17101

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 9pm
Tuesday 7am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 9pm
Thursday 7am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 9pm
Sunday 7am - 9pm

Telephone

+17172376419

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