Ask about flavors
Adult Slushies
Frozen, boozy and made for the porch or the backyard cookout. Ask what flavors are in stock.
"A wide variety of adult slushy's."Greg B., Google review
Beer distributor · Wrightsville, PA · Historic Lincoln Highway
Cold beer on the west bank of the Susquehanna.
River Beverage is Wrightsville's hometown beer distributor. Craft, domestics, imports, Nissley Vineyards beverages and adult slushies, all under one roof on Lincoln Hwy. Owned by John Vaughn.
★★★★★
4.7 from 101 Google reviews. "Friendly staff" comes up the most.
Craft Beer★Domestic Cases★Imports★Nissley Vineyards Beverages★Adult Slushies★Hard Seltzer & Cider★Canned Cocktails★Special Orders★
What's on the shelves
Small shop. Big selection.
One reviewer called us "small but friendly and well stocked." We'll take it. Here's what you'll find when you walk in.
Craft Beer
A rotating lineup of IPAs, stouts, sours and seasonals from Pennsylvania breweries and beyond.
Domestics by the Case
The American standards, cold and ready. Grab a case for the cookout and get back on the road.
Imports
Mexican lagers for the river, German styles for the fall, and plenty in between.
Nissley Vineyards Beverages
Select beverages from Nissley Vineyards in Bainbridge, just up the Susquehanna in Lancaster County.
Seltzers, Ciders & Canned Cocktails
Hard seltzers, ciders, and malt-based canned cocktails like Jack Daniel's Cherry Limeade, for the people in your crew who don't drink beer.
Special Orders
Looking for something we don't carry? Ask. Call us and we'll try to track it down.
Can't make it out?
We'll bring the river to you.
River Beverage is on DoorDash. You can have a case at your door before the grill's hot, or order ahead and skip the line with pickup.
- 1Open DoorDash
- 2Search “River Beverage”
- 3Pick your favorites
- 4And let somebody else make the beer run!
Have your ID ready. The driver checks that you're 21+ at the door. No ID, no delivery.
Delivery area, fees and timing are set by DoorDash. Please drink responsibly and never drive after drinking.
Straight from the neighbors
4.7 stars. 101 reviews.
Google rating as of September 2026.
Number of Google reviews that mention each topic.
"Awesome staff and selections, also a wide variety of adult slushy's…"
Greg B. · Google review
"Such great customer service, would highly recommend this place!"
Google review
"What a nice bunch of folks."
George M. · Google review
"Love this place! Great owners & staff!"
M. W. · Google review
"Small but friendly and well stocked beer distributor."
Google review
The folks behind the counter
Independently owned. Not a chain.
River Beverage is owned by John Vaughn. That's him with the River Beverage sign. John and his team run a small, independently owned shop on the Lincoln Highway, with a solid selection and friendly staff behind the counter.
- Independently owned
- Craft, domestics, imports and more under one roof
- Ask about special orders
- In and out fast. Most visits take about five minutes.
River Lore
They burned a bridge here once.
We'd rather you just stop in.
Wrightsville isn't just a spot on the map. It's one of the most storied river crossings in America, and River Beverage sits right on the road that tells the story.
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1729
John Wright settles the west bank
Settlers led by John Wright put down roots along the Susquehanna at a spot Native American communities had long used to cross the river. The town still carries his name.
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1733
Wright's Ferry opens
With a patent in hand, Wright started running a ferry across the river. Roads grew on both banks, linking Philadelphia and Lancaster to York and Maryland.
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1789
Almost the nation's capital
In the country's earliest days, the Wrightsville–Columbia crossing was seriously considered as the site for America's capital. Imagine the Capitol dome overlooking Lake Clarke.
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1814
The first great bridge
A covered bridge more than a mile long spanned the river. High water and ice took it out in 1832, and a new covered bridge replaced it in 1834.
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1840
The canal to the world
The Susquehanna & Tidewater Canal connected Wrightsville to Havre de Grace, and from there all the way to Liverpool, England. A flood finally closed it in 1894.
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June 28, 1863
The night the river burned
During the Gettysburg Campaign, Confederate troops under Gen. John B. Gordon pushed into Wrightsville, trying to cross toward Lancaster, Harrisburg and Philadelphia. The Union militia set fire to the world's longest covered bridge to stop them. The wind carried the flames into town, and Gordon's own soldiers formed a bucket brigade to help save it. This is as far east as the Confederate army ever got in Pennsylvania.
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1913
The Lincoln Highway
The old ferry roads became part of the Lincoln Highway, America's first coast-to-coast road. Our address is on it: 6436 Lincoln Hwy.
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1930
Veterans Memorial Bridge
Dedicated on Armistice Day, the concrete arch bridge was the longest of its kind in the world when it was finished. It's a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, and it still carries traffic across the river today.
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Today
River Beverage keeps it cold
Three centuries of travelers have come through this crossing. We're here for the ones who need a case on the way home.
Make a river day of it
Stock the cooler, then go explore.
Enjoy the river
Lake Clarke and the Susquehanna are minutes away. Spend the day on the water, then stop in on the way home to stock up for the evening.
Walk the history
Stand where the bridge burned, cross the 1930 Veterans Memorial Bridge, and look for the historical markers around town.
Cookout on the way home
We're right on Route 462 (Lincoln Hwy) between York and the river, so it's an easy stop heading either way.
Good to know
Questions? We've got answers.
What are River Beverage's hours?
Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 9 PM. Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Holiday hours can change, so give us a call at (717) 252-0486 if you're cutting it close.
Where is River Beverage located?
6436 Lincoln Hwy (Route 462), Wrightsville, PA 17368, in York County. We're on the Lincoln Highway between York and the Susquehanna River.
Do you deliver?
Yes, through DoorDash. Open DoorDash, search "River Beverage" and pick delivery or pickup. The driver checks ID at the door, so have yours ready.
What do you carry?
Craft beer, domestic cases, imports, Nissley Vineyards beverages, adult slushies, hard seltzers, ciders and malt-based canned cocktails. Stock rotates, so call ahead if you're after something specific.
Can you special order something?
Ask us. Call (717) 252-0486 and we'll try to track it down.
Do I need ID?
Yes. You must be 21 or older, and we check valid ID in the store. DoorDash drivers check ID on delivery too.
Come see us
Visit the shop
River Beverage Co.6436 Lincoln Hwy
Wrightsville, PA 17368
Hours can change on holidays. Give us a call if you're cutting it close.
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