Manayunk corner 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 corner bar with real neighborhood gravity.
The Cresson Inn is part of the neighborhood. The bar, the block, and the people behind it are what give the place its character. Keep the feeling local, familiar, and unmistakably Manayunk.
Born and raised in Manayunk. Still built for Manayunk.See the story


Why go
Good food, familiar faces, and a place that already has a story.
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 bar with real neighborhood presence.
At the bar, around the block, and with the people who keep the place moving.




The story
More than a corner 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
