Why is this not 5 stars?!?! This place is absolutely lovely. It is a breath of fresh air. It is…read moremy refuge from all the terrible bars of Scranton. Madame Jenny's is a treasure that we must protect at all costs. I am so glad that they reopened. It's a wonderful speakeasy and by far the nicest bar in a 100+ mile radius. The atmosphere is top notch. It gives you an excuse to dress up nicely and have a wonderful evening. Classy would be a good one-word description I think. I like to dress up in a suit or business-casual outfit and take my girlfriend her in a nice dress. It's so fun to look amazing and enjoy this quiet and secluded bar that has great live music, excellent cocktails, and the best atmosphere around.

Great ambiance! But you need to start serving food like you did before Covid. Even if it's just…read moresnacks - something!!

Don't come here on Wing Night Wednesday…read more. We made the mistake of coming here on wing night. We got our appetizer, chips and dip. Chips were homemade and burnt... 3/10. Dip was fine, probably out of a packet. Little did we know those burnt chips would be the only thing we would be eating for an hour with little to no refills. Seemed to be forgotten about with us being inside and I guess everyone else in the back. After an hour, our food came out. I got the brisket tacos, they were good. 8/10. My table got a chicken cheesesteak and ask for no mushrooms and ofc it came out with mushrooms... We had to get the wings, the wings were good! An hour wait good? No. 7/10. It took a weird amount of time for our last entree to come out and it was just like chicken tenders on a bun, no love. Oh and the pulled pork sandwich was more like slop. Our waitress's excuse was that they had a new chef. Sooooo I guess they decided to start training this chef during service. Food - 8/10 Service - 5/10 Atmosphere - 7/10 Overall - 6/10

Smash burgers were great. Party food we had put out for a couple events was good as well…read more Pricey for beers. Waitstaff is a little slow but it's a cool place

Was byob when we went there last weekend. Not what I was expecting from a rock club/bar.read more

Wednesday night steak, scallops and crab meat is aMAZing!! Don't let the appearance outside fool…read moreyou. You WON'T regret it! Btw, skip Catch 21; over priced and not in Finnegan's league for beef tenderloin fillet.

Beautiful building, a bright spot in Scranton, a bit of culture. Saw "Come from away" hereread more

Nice to be able to see touring company productions of Bway shows in a decent theater. Very…read moreannoying policy regarding what you may bring in, though. I didn't know about the following until after parking in an area public parking deck and walking to the theater only to be told that I could not bring in my purse. Here's an excerpt from their website. Even NYC theaters don't hassle you like this place. Doubt I'll be back. "Only wristlets or wallets up to 4" x 6" x 1" or clear bags up to 12" x 12" x 6" are permitted and will be inspected by our security team. This policy will be enforced. The following items are prohibited in the Scranton Cultural Center and patrons will be turned back to their cars at security screenings if prohibited items are brought to the theatre. Please check your pockets in pants/coats to ensure you do not miss the performance due to bringing one of these items: Purses (Then a whole bunch of other stuff that is just common sense is listed.) Please have your pockets empty and coats open for inspection by our team prior to approaching them." I wonder what prompted such a policy.

$5 for a pint of the finest brew in the world? Well, in Scranton, this is possible by some miracle…read morewith Weihenstephan on tap! $5!!! Bob is the man and a great bartender/barkeep. This place has an energy and charm that is really special. Or maybe it's so weird that feels like a parallel universe. Or perhaps I've had too much to drink...

The BEST place for live band! Service is great,even when the bar is swamped it pays to be patient…read morelol they don't have food however I was satisfied with a pickle back whenever they had pickle juice or ask for extra olives in your martini!

. Overpriced cover charge . Oddly judgmental door person…read more . Rude, arrogant, ignorant bartenders . They can and will refuse to serve you and/or eject you from the premises if they don't like your presence. SERIOUSLY. It doesn't matter if you're stone cold sober, not drinking, or by yourself just enjoying the music. If the door person doesn't like your appearance, the waitstaff are alerted not to serve you, ignore you or ask you to leave. No questions asked. Ha hahaha! The joke is on YOU, like, "We have your money, loser! Congratulations! You just paid $$$ (cover charge) for public humiliation, guilty or not guilty and in this pathetic small town, you'll be remembered for years! Think of it as an Amusement Tax"! Embarrassing and just WRONG. I was warned about this place before but I didn't think it would happen to me... Well, It did. I will NEVER step foot in that dump again. Now you've been warned. Enough said.

The bartender saw me close my eyes for a split second because I've been working since 5 a.m. and…read moredecided to give me water for the rest of the night. Didn't check in with me or anything.

So good!! Stopped by this past weekend with some friends and had a great time…read more The place was packed but the bartenders did a great job of serving everyone quickly and their table staff was ON IT. Sam was a huge help and so friendly. Even with the place being slammed, the food and drinks were perfect. The Lucy I'm Home drink was so refreshing and tasty. The price point on drinks are a bit high for the area, but worth it if you're only having a few.

My favorite neighborhood bar in Scranton by a mile! The servers and bartenders are very friendly…read moreand knowledgeable, and I've never had a bad meal or drink there. The vibes are always great, especially in the winter when they're decorated for the holidays. The space is so cozy and great to get together with friends and family. I no longer live in the area but always make sure to stop by Jack's on every visit home. This must be the place!

This is probably my favorite restaurant in Scranton. My husband spoke of this place for years when…read morewe lived in Florida, and now that we are in Scranton, we visit regularly, and I often suggest it to my clients. The service is great and personalized, and the food is consistent and delicious. They are also both willing and creative with dietary restrictions - we enjoyed a plain cauliflower crust in replacement of bread to enjoy with the spinach & artichoke dip. Bonus points for non-alcoholic spirits, and an imperceptible transition in ownership, at least from the consumer side. Thank you for leaving things they way they were. Silly to some, but I would change the coasters. If mentioning the group is necessary, I would suggest the 16th Ward by TFG - I think it currently distracts from the immersive experience of dining in a restaurant, and does little for the marketing of the restaurant itself.

The pizza here was really good. I would definitely get it again. We got the pickled pizza and it…read morereally tasted unique. The crust was nice and crispy. I could definitely taste the pickle in there too. We also got the Japanese pancake, which was really good to add a good amount of flavor to it. I was unique from the pizza and it didn't feel like they were reusing different flavors and drinks. They were also very flavorful and good. I definitely see myself coming here again.

Dive bar but clean. Bartenders are nice. I met about 5 cool patrons there also the day I was…read morethere. Large oval bar. Cheap drinks. I watched the game there and enjoyed myself. It's dark but clean and staff was friendly. You can't ask for more from a dive bar.

Straight out of the 1980's comes the New Penny. Located in the Providence section of Scranton, the…read moreNew Penny offers a wide variety of shady characters, pool sharks, dart leaguers and big hair. The place is laid out as one big room with a front door on Main St and a back door to an alley leading to a small private lot. New Penny makes me think of tight jeans, mullets, IROC Camaros, AC/DC, Bruce Springsteen, jackhammers and hard hats. Don't get me wrong, this is not all a bad thing. That's the New Penny. I've never felt unsafe there and wouldn't hesitate to go back. COLD COLD BEER. One big bonus is that they keep their beer at a temperature just above the freezing point. Delicious! CHEAP. You don't need a lot of money to enjoy yourself here.