3 Awesome Reasons to Visit Social Still
Social Still a restaurant, a bar, and a distillery, all rolled into one! This incredible restaurant is just a seven-minute drive from Sayre Mansion. It’s located in a prohibition-era building, giving Social Still a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Find out why you should visit this incredible attraction!
The Distillery at Social Still
Social Still produces ultra-premium spirits in the heart of Lehigh Valley. You’ll find bourbon, whiskey, gin, vodka, and rum being produced, using GMO-free, organic, Pennsylvania-grown grains. You can purchase the spirits at the restaurant or have them shipped to your door using their online bottle shop! Try the spirits in any of the delicious cocktails at Social Still, then return home and have a bottle sent to you.
The Menu
The food menu at Social Still is innovated and unique, with a mix of Asian and classic American cuisine. If you’re in the mood for a small plate or want something to share with a group, try the crab hush puppies, served with a creole remoulade. Or you can try to seared sea scallops, served as a thai peanut noodle maki roll with pickled vegetables, creamy miso, and sesame.
Whether you’re visiting for lunch or dinner, don’t miss out of the smoked salmon BLT, with a lemon garlic aioli, heirloom tomato, applewood bacon, all on top of toasted sourdough. For a decadent bite, try to Every Day I’m Trufflin’ Burger, which comes with a mushroom duxelle, truffle cheddar, arugula, pickled red onion, marinated tomatoes, with a truffle aioli. If you’d rather have something hearty, try the mac & cheese. It comes with house smoked brisket, bourbon cheddar cheese, cavatappi pasta, smoked tomato, and BBQ chips!
Definitely try anything from the drink menu during your visit! The drinks use the housemade spirits, like the Jalapeno Heist, which uses the jalapeno-infused vodka, pineapple juice, mint simple syrup, lime, and club. It’s sour, spicy, sweet, and refreshing! If you’d like to try something unique, try the G&T, which mixes grapefruit- and thyme-infused gin with grapefruit syrup and tonic. For something lighter, try the Cucumber Lemondrop, which is citrus-infused vodka, sugar, lemon, muddled cucumber, with a salt and sugar rim. You can’t go wrong with any of these options!
Take a Tour!
Social Still offers two different options for tours: the Basic Tour and the Advanced Distilling Tour. The Basic Tour does not require a reservation; simply ask a staff during your visit for a look around. The Advanced Distilling Tour is more structured and requires a reservation in advance. It takes place Saturdays at 3 p.m. The tour is only $10 per person and details the process by which spirits are made. FInd out about the ingredients, processing, fermentation, aging, bottling, and (best of all) sample the amazing products!
Stay at Sayre Mansion
After you’ve finished your delicious meal at Social Still, return to Sayre Mansion for an incredible night’s sleep. Our beautiful rooms are the perfect place to rest and rejuvenate during your Pennsylvania vacation. Take a look at The Hayloft in the Carriage House! This special suite featured dormered ceilings and furniture, and accessories adorned in soft shades of straw and green. It provides a beautiful view of the “Star of Bethlehem” on South Mountain Street and the Lehigh Campus on the hillside. Enjoy the private bathroom with a walk-in shower and the feather beds, pillows, and comforters. Browse our accommodations and book today!
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