When the Sayres, Scheid & Sweeton clothing store took up residence at 28-30 East King Street in 1907, it was described by the local newspaper as "one of the handsomest spaces in the city." Over the course of its storied 82-year tenure, the "3-S Store" – as locals endearingly referred to it – weathered everything from a disastrous fire to various shifts in fashion, all the while holding fast to its promise to deliver high quality garments and attentive service up until the day its doors closed in 1995.
Following a decade of dormancy, the structure was brought back to life in 2006 as Annie Bailey's Irish Public House, helping to spark a resurgence of energy to the once-thriving East King Street business corridor as well as the Lancaster dining and drinking scene. The 2nd floor — dubbed "The Conway Room" in memory of Chris Conway, an Irish ex-pat and Annie Baily's regular, upon his passing in 2011 — was used primarily for hosting private events and to accommodate the typical overflow of St. Patrick's Day revelers.
That is until November 2019, when the 2nd floor at No. 28 E. King Street made its debut as Conway Social Club – a new food and beverage destination in the heart of Downtown Lancaster meant to offer a reprieve from the bustle and distraction of the everyday. Pairing the service-forward ethos of the venerable 3-S store with the diverse taste experiences our team has enjoyed at bars and eateries across the globe, Conway Social Club is dedicated to the provision of inspired cocktails and fare that are as thoughtful and interesting as they are approachable and delicious.
