Legion in the Woods

Restaurant • Bar • Social Club

Great food, cold drinks, and good company in State College, PA

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Welcome to the Woods

Legion in the Woods is your neighborhood gathering place for great food, cold drinks, and warm company in State College, Pennsylvania.

Whether you're joining us for a hearty meal, catching the game at the bar, throwing darts with friends, or trying your luck at our games of chance — there's always a seat waiting for you at the Legion.

Proudly part of

Nittany American Legion Post 245 →

Serving veterans and community since 1919

2026 Events Calendar

Join the community at Legion in the Woods

🥞Sunday BrunchHosted by Post 245
🍽️Evening MealHosted by Legion in the Woods
🎉Special EventHosted by Legion in the Woods
🐟Lent Fish FryHosted by Legion in the Woods

January 2026

Thu22
Evening Meal

Cabin Fever

Comfort Food - Music

Sun25
Sunday Brunch

Regular Sunday Brunch

February 2026

Sun8
Special Event

Super Bowl

Chili Contest

Sat14
Evening Meal

Valentine's Dinner

Music

Fri20
Lent Fish Fry

Fish Fry

Fish/Mac&Cheese/Slaw

Sun22
Sunday Brunch

Regular Sunday Brunch

Fri27
Lent Fish Fry

Fish Fry

Seafood Gumbo/Rice

March 2026

Tue3
Special Event

Wild Bill's Trivia

Appetizer Specials

Fri6
Lent Fish Fry

Fish Fry

Fish/Mac&Cheese/Slaw

Tue10
Special Event

Wild Bill's Trivia

Appetizer Specials

Fri13
Lent Fish Fry

Fish Fry

Seafood Mac&Cheese

Sat14
Evening Meal

St Patrick's Meal

Music

Tue17
Special Event

Wild Bill's Trivia

Appetizer Specials

Fri20
Lent Fish Fry

Fish Fry

Fish/Mac&Cheese/Slaw

Tue24
Special Event

Wild Bill's Trivia

Appetizer Specials

Fri27
Lent Fish Fry

Fish Fry

Fish Taco's/Mex Rice

Sun29
Sunday Brunch

Regular Sunday Brunch

Tue31
Special Event

Wild Bill's Trivia

Appetizer Specials

April 2026

Fri3
Lent Fish Fry

Fish Fry

Fish/Mac&Cheese

Wed15
Evening Meal

Steak Bake

Grilled Outdoors

Sun26
Sunday Brunch

Regular Sunday Brunch

May 2026

Sun10
Sunday Brunch

Mother's Day Brunch

Sat16
Special Event

Rib Cookoff

June 2026

Sun21
Sunday Brunch

Father's Day Brunch

September 2026

Sun27
Sunday Brunch

Regular Sunday Brunch

October 2026

TBD
Special Event

Okto-BEE-fest

October Fest

Sun25
Sunday Brunch

Regular Sunday Brunch

November 2026

Sun22
Sunday Brunch

Regular Sunday Brunch

Games & Entertainment

More than just great food — join in the fun!

🎯

Darts

Join our dart leagues or play a casual game with friends. We have top-quality boards and a friendly competitive atmosphere.

🎰

Small Games of Chance

Try your luck with our variety of small games of chance. It adds an extra layer of excitement to your visit! (Must be 21+)

🧠

Trivia & Music

Test your knowledge at Wild Bill's Trivia nights or enjoy live music during our special dinner events.

Leadership & Staff

Board of Directors

Mitch DeLong

President

Tom Palchak

1st Vice President

Rich Jackson

2nd Vice President

Chris Solo

Treasurer

Tom Hoy

Director at Large

Bob Beadle

Director at Large

Tom Hammond

Director at Large

🍳

The Great Cooks

Thank you to our dedicated kitchen staff and volunteer cooks who make every meal special.

🍺

Bar Staff

Cheers to the team that keeps the drinks flowing and the atmosphere welcoming.

🤝

Support Team

Grateful for the behind-the-scenes support that keeps our social club running smoothly.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Social Club Members: Our club is a private social club for members of the American Legion Post 245 and their guests.
  • Public Events: Many of our dining events, like Sunday Brunch, are open to the public! Check our event calendar for details.
  • Membership is open to eligible veterans (Legionnaires), male descendants of veterans (Sons of the American Legion), and female relatives of veterans (Auxiliary).
  • Social memberships may also be available. Stop by the club to learn more and pick up an application.
  • Yes! We have a full menu featuring bar favorites like wings, burgers, and fish & chips, plus homestyle dinners.
  • Check out our Menu section or download the full PDF to see our offerings.
  • We are open daily for members and guests. Please contact us at (814) 237-6880 for current operating hours.