The V Spot

$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!

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Zombie Panked! dance party

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Jack's Draft House

4.8(50 reviews)

1.5 mi

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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!

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Chopped Caesar Wedge Salad with Salmon

Backyard Ale House

4.0(371 reviews)

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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

Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Nashville Chicken

Madame Jenny's

3.6(8 reviews)

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!!

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Madame Jenny's

The 12 Penny Saloon

4.0(27 reviews)

3.9 mi

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Great place to see friends and meet people. Serves very good dinners on Wednesdays with big…read moreportions. The owner is very personable and good to the customers and the bartenders are friendly.

The drinks are very inexpensive and usually have a decent crowd on Saturday night. That is the only…read morenight I have been there so far. Will keep going back.

2000's music

RHYTHM 2 The return of DJ Greg Anderson Saturday March 29th Come out early 2 dollar well drinks from 10 to 11

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Dance floor and projection, taken on the dj section

Noir Dark Spirits

4.2(61 reviews)

I loved it! Very unique. My eyes took a while to adjust to the dark, but my burger was delicious,…read moreand top shelf Manhattan was terrific! Service was quick and very friendly. I'm definitely going back!

Definitely a novelty place worth visiting- at least for a drink. The service was a bit slow, but…read morenot terrible. As for the food, I wasn't a fan, there are definitely better places to have a meal around the area. However, I'm glad I stopped by and enjoyed the atmosphere and decor.

Inside noir, dark spirits

Macabre and Cheese. Mac and cheese served in a skull

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Whiskey Dick's

3.5(21 reviews)

Atmosphere was good. Service was friendly, not great. Didn't get to try food, because the kitchen…read morewas closed.

I love Whiskey Dicks, great little bar and awesome bartenders. I had the pleasure of meeting Sammie…read moreone of the bartenders, she was the nicest person and a very quick server. She is the best In the Scranton area, stop by and see her!

Lots of complements when we open the doors!

First Friday Art Walk (available for sale all month)

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Boozer's Sports Bar

4.7(10 reviews)

7.1 mi

Place was awesome accommodating me at 11:30! Desiree was awesome so welcoming. Margie a patron gave…read moreme directions to have awesome cocktails! Can't wait to come back ! Everyone needs to stop here and ask Desiree and Lori! Make sure u see Margie!

Food & Service was good. I sat at the bar. Pretty crowed and fairly loud. Had a good time and will…read morego back if I'm in the area! JT

Cassie makes this place great.

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Good time!!

The 16th Ward

4.4(69 reviews)

0.8 mi

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.

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Poor Richard's Pub

3.6(51 reviews)

1.5 mi

Restaurant that promotes local beer, cognac pierogis and The Office Memorabilia. 5 stars because…read moreit's a good bar food and drink place regardless of the history. One bartender for the whole place so service could get slow (that's what she said-the bartender). Souvenir glasses, growlers, t-shirts and sweaters.

Had the Friar Tuck Original hoagie. It was actually pretty good. Bar tender was very friendly. A…read morefew ppl in the place on a Wednesday night. Very cold beer. Food was great. I'd come back.