James Buchanan Pub and Restaurant

09/11/2026

Join us Friday, September 11th at 6 PM for a live performance by James Mack.

Enjoy an evening of good music, great food, and drinks in the historic atmosphere of The James Buchanan Pub & Restaurant.

Friday, September 11th | 6 PM
15 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA

09/04/2026

Please join us in welcoming Brooke Regi to the James Buchanan team!

Brooke is joining us behind the bar, and we’re excited to have her as part of the team. Stop in, say hello, and let her take care of your next drink!

Welcome to the team, Brooke! 🥂

09/03/2026

Fresh, elegant, and full of flavor. Our garden salad is the perfect complement to a meal at James Buchanan where timeless charm meets exceptional dining.

Dine with us and experience a taste of history.

08/27/2026

Join us on September 9th at 6:00pm for karaoke.

08/27/2026

Facebook always asks, "What's on your mind?" Duck is on our minds. Served with Yukon mashed potatoes, fresh summer veggies, and a beautiful blackberry demi-glace sauce.

08/13/2026

We love Mike Kell. Come see him Friday night at The James Buchanan Pub, or Thursday at the park behind the Shippensburg public library.

Yoooooooo!!!!!! Tomorrow at Library Square, beside the Coy Public Library in Shippensburg Pennsylvania! Food trucks/beer/wine....the works. & my great pals TJ Ted Frengel & Mike Dempsey!!!430-7 BRING A LAWNCHAIR!

08/07/2026

Come Checkout our New Seasonal Features

08/07/2026

Hello Mercersburg!! We are now open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch & dinner service from 11am - 9pm so come enjoy a Craft Cocktail or a Fine Brew and some delicious food like our Signature Crab Cakes or Stuffed Haddock or try one of our New Seasonal Features on our Dinner Menu 😋
Timmons Farms LP Premium Natural Angus Steaks and Burgers are always represented on our menu and features 🥩 🍔
We have a delicious selection of desserts so make sure to save room 😋
Happy Hour starts at 4pm and runs till 6:00 . See you at JB 🍻

- Fried Green Tomato Salad
A Southern classic of cornmeal battered green tomato slices with baby greens, red onion and feta cheese drizzled with a Buttermilk Dressing

- Oysters Casino
Chesapeake Bay Oysters on the half shell roasted with Blackforest bacon, garlic herb butter and finished with a touch of Parmesan cheese and scallions

- Soft Shell Crab Sandwich
Crispy Chesapeake Bay Soft Shell Crab served on a Griddled Brioche Bun with house remoulade and fries

- Duck Breast
Pan Seared Breast of Duck served with a melange of summer vegetables, Yukon Gold mashed potato and finished with a Blackberry Demi Glacé

- Crispy Softshell Crabs
Twin wild caught Soft Shell Crabs battered and fried crispy served over our Fried Green Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing and a Sweet Chili Drizzle