A Voice for Local Taverns: Jim DeLisio Serves on the PA Taverns Board
Racehorse Tavern owner Jim DeLisio currently serves as **Vice President of the Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage & Tavern Association (PA Taverns)**, representing South Central Pennsylvania on the organization’s Board of Directors.
## What is PA Taverns?
PA Taverns is the statewide association that advocates for independent, family-owned taverns and pubs like ours. The organization works on behalf of local tavern owners across the state on issues like:
– Government relations and fair licensing laws
– Responsible alcohol management training (RAMP)
– Industry education and best practices
– Protecting the small, community-rooted taverns that make Pennsylvania’s local bar scene what it is
Rather than being run by large corporate interests, PA Taverns is led by real tavern owners from across the state — people who understand what it actually takes to run a neighborhood spot day in and day out.
## Why This Matters to You
Having Jim in a leadership role means Racehorse Tavern has a direct hand in decisions that affect not just our bar, but taverns across Pennsylvania. It’s a reflection of the same values we bring to the Racehorse every day: showing up, doing right by the community, and fighting for the kind of local, family-run business that’s becoming harder to find.
It’s also a point of pride for us. We’re not just another bar in York County — we’re part of a statewide network of owners who care about keeping Pennsylvania’s tavern culture alive and well.
## Come See Us
Next time you’re in for a drink, a bite, or Tuesday night’s live jam with Tall in the Saddle, know that you’re supporting a tavern that’s invested in more than just what happens inside our own four walls. We’re proud to call York County home, and we’re proud to have a seat at the table statewide.
*Learn more about the Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage & Tavern Association at [pataverns.com](https://pataverns.com).*