Manayunk neighborhood bar
The OriginalYunkers
Born and raised in Manayunk. An iconic neighborhood bar beneath the train trestle at 114 Gay Street.
Why people still show up
A Manayunk neighborhood bar with history behind it.
The Cresson Inn belongs to the block it sits on. The history, the people behind it, and the place it holds in Manayunk are what give it character.
Born and raised in Manayunk. Still built for Manayunk.See the story


Why go
Good food, late hours, and a bar people already know.
A few reasons people make this stop part of their night.
Corner-bar identity
A space that feels local, lived-in, and unmistakably Manayunk. Because that is exactly what it is.
Late-hours convenience
Easy to understand hours and a clearer visit path on mobile.
Food worth the stop
Menu highlights are surfaced earlier instead of hiding behind navigation.
People behind the place
Locally owned, operated, and frequented by real Yunkers
Inside Cresson
A Manayunk neighborhood bar that still feels like itself.
At the bar, out on the block, and with the people who keep the place going.




The story
More than a neighborhood bar.
The building has changed with the neighborhood while staying a place where people meet, eat, and come back.
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During Prohibition
The inn became a shoe store with a speakeasy operating below.
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1972
The Sanders family officially took over the building as a bar.
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1981
Dan and Shirley Sanders continued the family stewardship.
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Today
Tracy Hardy and Nate Sanders carry the story forward.
Plan the visit
Everything you need before heading over.
Hours, directions, the menu, and the fastest way to get in touch.
114 Gay Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127Bar HoursMonday through Saturday 9 am to 2 am
Sunday 7 am to 2 am
KitchenTuesday through Saturday 5 pm to 11:30 pm
Call(215) 778-7868
