State College, PA

The Best Place to Eat for Penn State Fans in State College, PA

Penn State-themed restaurant, sports bar, & live music venue decorated in PSU sports memorabilia and spread out across 3 floors.

1 mile

to Beaver Stadium

11 am

Open Daily

5 – 8 pm

Happy Hour

The Venue

Three Floors.
One Destination.

Every floor at Happy Valley LIVE has its own personality, built for a different moment in your night. Come for the game. Stay for the band. Three vibes under one roof.

Sports bar showing the PSU vs Iowa game

Upper Level

Sports Bar

Wall-to-wall TVs tuned to every Penn State game, nationally televised matchups, and major sporting events. The best game-day atmosphere in State College.

Restaurant dinging room with tables, chairs, booths, tv's & framed Penn State Sports memorabilia on the walls

Middle Level

Restaurant

Full-service restaurant & dining room. Enjoy a finer dining atmosphere by grabbing a table or booth in our dining room.

Rocket Blasters live music show in the lower level of Happy Valley LIVE

Lower Level

Live Events

Your favorite live events on repeat bringing great specials every week. Along with spontaneous events, parties & more!

Signature Plates

Built for the Way
Penn State Eats

Our menu leans on the classics done right. Shareable plates, late night staples, and a few things you will not find anywhere else in State College. A few favorites our regulars order on repeat.

Mussels appetizer dish served with bread

Seafood

Seafood favorites like mussels, crab legs, shrimp, & more

2, 1/2-pound angus beef burgers on the cutting board

Angus Beef Burgers

From the Happy Valley Burger, Philipsburger, to the Blue & White Burger, they’re all made with 100% Angus beef.

Philly cheesesteak with ribeye steak, served on a philly imported roll, & with a side of fresh cust fries

Philly Cheesesteaks

Philly style Cheesesteaks with ribeye steak & Philly imported rolls

Pasta dinner served with garlic bread & a glass of wine

Italian Dinners

Romano family recipes bringing things like Pasta & Meatballs, Alfredo Pasta, Lobster ravioli, & more.

Live Events

Something Happening
Every Week

There’s always something on at Happy Valley LIVE. From weekday Happy Hour, Tuesday Trivia, Country Night to Friday live music, Friday karaoke, and our Sunday bike days, we keep the calendar full all week.

Private event full of PSU fans in the lower level of Happy Valley LIVE

Private Events

Host Your Event
With Us

Rehearsal dinners. Alumni reunions. Corporate socials. Fundraisers. Birthdays that deserve a real party. We handle the food, the drinks, the stage, and the screens. You handle the guest list.

What People Are Saying

State College’s Favorite
Penn State Spot

Since opening, Happy Valley LIVE has welcomed Penn State legends, alumni, and fans who call it the most authentic PSU experience in State College.

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I’ve been here 3 times this year and it never disappoints. Delicious food, great atmosphere, fun staff!
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My fiancé and I went for a date night there tonight and we were truly shocked at how reasonable the prices were for the quality and portion sizes! Our bill was about $75, we each had a beer, we shared wings as an appetizer and got shrimp scampi & chicken alfredo for dinner. I have never seen this man eat a salad but he devoured the side ceaser! It was a solid 1000/10 and we will definitely be returning!
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Joanne Newborn
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We were a large group and the menu is very diverse and I wasn't sure what the place was best known for. Well, we all ordered something different and everyone's food was absolutely outstanding. Pat, the owner, came over and talked to us and then gave us a personal tour of the entire establishment. It was special. Great food, and amazing customer experience. When you are in Happy Valley, don't miss out!
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Luke Skerpon
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Food was excellent! Great service, staff and atmosphere! We ate there on a Friday night - live music (piano/vocals) was good quality and volume was set that you could still have a conversation and enjoy the meal (and we sat right near the musician). Hadn't been in the building since the Damon's days, have done a great job with the place and all the PSU memorabilia is really cool to see! Definitely recommend!
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Lea Preysman
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Pretty good food and very nice restaurant. The location isn’t the best and the pricing was pretty expensive.
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Rachel H
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I enjoyed eating here, it’s walkable from the nextdoor hotel! Had beverages and some sort of BBQ cheese steak - I enjoyed it more than I ever expected. Packed with meat. The waitress was so cheery and sweet. I loved the vibes. Love draft ciders too…. I’d pick the hotel again just so I could drink there and waddle back!

In THe News

Happy Valley LIVE,
Covered Across Central PA

From the first look at the three-floor buildout to a summer in the WTAJ kitchen, local media has followed the story since day one.

WTAJ · Studio 814

July 9, 2026

Experience the Fun of Happy Valley LIVE

“From karaoke to a spinning bull ride, you don’t want to miss out on Happy Valley Live.”

WTAJ · 814 Eats

July 17, 2026

Delicious Bites with Happy Valley LIVE

“Pat Romano joins us in the 814 kitchen to show off some beautiful meals you can try at your next visit.”

StateCollege.com

September 30, 2025

Penn State-Themed Restaurant and Entertainment Spot Set to Open in State College

“The middle level could have an acoustic duo, and then the lower level could have the bull going with a band.”

Trace McSorely & Pat Romano at Happy Valley LIVE

Est. 2025

Happy Valley
LIVE

Opened by Pat Romano in October 2025, just one mile from Beaver Stadium. Three floors hold a Penn State-themed restaurant, a sports bar and a live music venue, with PSU memorabilia on every wall. Penn State greats have stopped in, including Trace McSorley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Visit Us

Find Us in
State College, PA

We sit on E College Ave less than 1 mile from Beaver Stadium. On-site parking available in our parking lot.