To honor the legacy of Henry P. Robeson by offering guests award winning Pitt Beef, a decadent scratch made menu, and a warm hometown atmosphere inside one of Robesonia's oldest and most historic buildings.
To remain Robesonia's beacon of culinary excellence, keeping the borough's history alive while continuing to earn its reputation as a destination for the region's best BBQ and pit beef.
The Henry P. Robeson House combines historic charm with a decadent food and drink menu, distinguishing its Pitt Beef with a house made Chetty ale sauce found nowhere else. The result is a rustic yet elegant dining atmosphere, one that blends a hometown bar feel with historical preservation inside a building whose story stretches back nearly two centuries.
The Henry P. Robeson House is named after Henry P. Robeson, the founder of Robesonia, who lived from 1800 to 1860. The Henry P. Robeson House also occupies the oldest standing building in Robesonia, dating to the 1820s, giving the restaurant its unmistakable sense of place. Getting the doors open took approximately three years, from concept to launch. The Henry P. Robeson House was founded by Duane Putt with Jimmy Borst, after Duane set the idea aside for a year before a conversation with Jimmy brought it back to life. Together, their goal was to create a hometown bar that preserved the building's historical charm while offering a decadent menu unlike any other in the area. Today, the restaurant distinguishes its Pitt Beef with a house made Chetty ale sauce, slow roasted daily on two YS1500 Pellet BBQ Pits.
The Henry P. Robeson House serves local residents of Robesonia and Berks County, Pennsylvania, and welcomes families seeking a casual dining experience. It also attracts groups celebrating special occasions in a historic setting and appeals to craft beer and BBQ enthusiasts from throughout the region. Whether guests are looking for a cozy dinner or a casual night out, the Henry P. Robeson House caters to that experience, while also drawing visitors interested in local history and historic architecture.
The Henry P. Robeson House serves award winning, slow roasted Pitt Beef sandwiches, prepared on two YS1500 Pellet BBQ Pits and topped with house made Chetty ale sauce. Beyond its signature Pitt Beef, the Henry P. Robeson House offers a menu of shareables, salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and entrees, and it provides Land and Sea dinner selections for guests looking for a heartier meal. The bar is just as much a draw: the Henry P. Robeson House features 15 craft beers on tap and a full bar, including Yuengling Chesterfield draft and a rotating list of frozen beverages and crafted cocktails. To finish the meal, the Henry P. Robeson House bakes a house made chocolate peanut butter cake, a dessert guests frequently call out by name. For those who would rather stay in, the Henry P. Robeson House offers pickup and delivery ordering through DoorDash.
The Henry P. Robeson House was recognized as Reader's Choice Best BBQ in 2024, and the Henry P. Robeson House was featured in the Reading Eagle newspaper on October 13, 2024, in a story that noted everything old is new again. Guests consistently say the Henry P. Robeson House earns praise from customers for its huge portions and attentive staff. To keep neighbors coming back, the Henry P. Robeson House also offers daily specials, including Monday night ribs and happy hour drink deals.
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| Sunday | 11:00 am to 11:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am to 11:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am to 11:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am to 11:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am to 11:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am to 11:00 pm |
The Henry P. Robeson House
124 E Penn Ave
Robesonia, PA 19551
Call: (610) 693-4251