The Irish in Harrisburg, PA

Hold Fast features the best Celtic music Central PA has to offer!

Rowdy friends, whiskey & music. Hold Fast is an independent band from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, fusing the raw intensity of Celtic punk with the spirit of Irish folk and the bluster of pirate rock. Since their formation in 2016, the band has built a reputation for electrifying live performances, sweeping audiences to worlds of maritime lore, whiskey-soaked ballads, and hearfelt reflections on life. Driven by wild energy and a Celtic flair for stirring up the crowd, Hold Fast doesn’t just play songs—they incite a riot of music and revelry. Their swagger is best captured in their warning and rally cry that echoes through every show: “Hold tight, hold steady… Hold Fast!”

The Kilmaine Saints are an explosive, high-energy Celtic rock band based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Formed in 2009 by members of a local pipe and drum band, the group blends traditional Irish and Scottish musical traditions with the raw power of punk and hard rock. Known for their blistering live performances, their music prominently features a mix of traditional elements—like bagpipes, tin whistles, fiddle, mandolin, and banjo—alongside heavy electric guitars and thundering drums.

Great food, drink, and a rustic, authentic pub atmosphere Authentic pub draughts, freshest microbrews, spirits and cocktails If you’re frisky for whiskey or pulling a few pints — for an authentic pub experience in downtown Harrisburg, McGrath’s is the spot. We have dozens of taps continually rotating new selections and several pub standard taps for Guiness, Harp, Smithwicks, and ciders.

PJs is the neighborhood sports pub that just does it better. As in more TVs, so every seat has a front-row view of the next big play. The best jumbo wings in town. A bigger, better, local-er beer lineup. And a team that brings it all together with a smile. And that's just the start. See, we’ve been raising the bar since 1983, so it doesn’t matter if it’s your first time in or your fiftieth. No matter who you are, our goal is to make you feel like part of the PJs family from the moment you walk through the door. So whether you’re just stopping by for a quick drink, ordering up your third round of wings at Wing Nite, or staying late to cheer on your favorite team, you can guarantee good times are always on tap.