45 Best Bars in Scranton

“Great experience every time.“

“Love the people behind the bar. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming.“

“Great environment! Food and drinks were delicious. And the entire staff is friendly.😊 Great place!“

“Excellent atmosphere. Great people! Always a good time!“

“The new owners did a great job keeping all the antique aspects while sprucing the place up! Menu is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The quality of ingredients really shows through. Well conceptualized recipes and expert preparation. The Fries! The Weiner Sauce! The specials! Also, bar staff are attentive and personable. Very good service!“

“This place is absolutely incredible I never go out to bars but I love wings and a good friend of mine told me to try it and my God it did not disappoint I ordered Mild with medium to try because when it comes to spicey I am not able to handle much heat but the Mild was just the right amount the crispy crunch of the wing also soft and chewy I don't know how they do it but it is just perfect they are also the biggest wings I have ever seen and eaten I bought an order of the mild and an order of the garlic and they were both incredible. After enjoying that, I also looked on the menu and seen, they had minnie potato pancakes and that is also another one of my favorite things, so I ordered that and some seasoned fries just to try everything. And it was just absolutely incredible The people in there especially the bartender named Matt he was so quick and friendly and welcoming the atmosphere was just so warm. Everybody was so nice and welcoming and I just don't know what else to say. If you're looking for a nice little place to go and have some incredible food and have a few drinks and a good time. I would highly recommend trying out this place. You won't be sorry. I also seen a bunch of people ordering pizzas and they were absolutely loaded with food I myself haven't had the pizza yet but will be back for more incredible wings and pancakes and will definitely be trying the pizza“

“First time we ordered here ( 3/6/22), totally excellent eats!! The sauted clams are totally to die for, the wing platter ( 3 seperate flavors ), totally love all 3 flavors, wings were nice & crispy, awesome flavor!! Homemade pierogies are Absolutely Phenomenal, cod piccata was delicious, DEFINITELY going back again!!“

“Great food best service always best bar in Scranton“

“The food here is exceptional! Everything we ordered was so delicious and fresh. You can tell whoever is in the kitchen really cares about the food taste and quality. Everything is made from scratch and the portions are very good! Highly recommend eating here.“

“I actually really enjoyed this bar. It's definitely a smaller hole in the wall type establishment and can get very crowded but was a great time for my friends and I.What makes this bar get 5 stars however is the bartender. Even though he was incredibly busy he covered my Soda free of charge when he found out I was the designated driver. While $1 is practically meaningless to me, seeing him observe the position I was in and choosing to cover my drink even when I was happy to pay made this place stand out to me. Most people do not enjoy being the sober driver so the gesture really made an impression on me about what kind of establishment this was.“

“Cozy perfect little corner bar!! Love it!! PS order the pretzel bites!! 😉“

“16th Ward was one of the few places open late on a Sunday as my wife and I were driving home from a long trip. We received absolutely amazing service, great drinks, and phenomenal food! Every aspect of our time at 16 Ward was top-notch! Having just had two disappointing dinners the past two nights at two highly acclaimed restaurants in the Fingers Lakes, 16th Ward was not a planned stop but was an amazing discovery! We will be back many more times! It was not until I went to write a review (something I rarely ever do), that I realized that our amazing host/server was the owner. He could not have been nicer! Amazing experience and priced well below what many of us often pay for much lower quality food, drinks, and service. Thank you!“

“We were in Scranton for a softball tournament and a friend from back home recommended Joyce’s. We were so glad we tried it because the food was great and the owner were so very kind. They treated us like family even got pictures with us which I posted. We are planning a trip back just to see them!“

“Great service, great food, and even better times!“

“Good friends and great bartenders!“

“friendly crowd cheap drinks nice bartenders“

“Quaint neighborhood pub, Yankee lovers, decent prices..If you like to go for few drinks, and mingle or just keep to yourself and still be able to hear yourself and others...this is corner pub..pool table ..( heads up ..good shooters), shuffle board, juke box, cigarette machine..“

“there sweeping scranton by storm come on down eat dance enjoy urself“

“Family owned & operated.
The best place to relax for a minute or bring your whole crew. PA Skill slots & more.
I used to come here with my grandparents, they used to host the ham & cabbage dinners every year & now their children have taken over the dinners. Great place“

“This place is great..... Awesome food and Great atmosphere...... Friendly Service......Best Wings in town....... Period“

“The owner of R u s t y N, AI l Mike, the nicest person you ever mind. They have good food You why have a good time go to the R u s t y N AI l. ,“

“Great place to go to get food after working at Tigon Golf Carts. The service and food was very good.“

“1st visit!! Very nice! Great atmosphere!! Local people were very nice and talkative!! Highly Recommend!!“

“Everything from the atmosphere to the food were amazing. The staff was extremely friendly. we drove 2 hours for this and it was definitely worth the drive!“

“Gotta shout out a dog friendly restaurant! We came a few days ago on a beautiful, warm summer day and our server made sure we all got water right away, including our dog! Sooo many drinks to choose from and great food-be sure to start off your meal with sweet potato fries with the rumchata marshmallow dip!“

“I just moved to the Scranton/Dunmore area from New York City. I was looking for a local place to “hang my hat”. After trying several local establishments, someone told me I should try Crotti’s on Ash. I met Sheila, the owner, who is fantastic about managing, serving and booking the bands for the place.
I walked in on a Monday night and saw Clarence Spady playing a rendition of “Hey Joe” that floored me. If you don’t know who Clarence is- Google him. I’ve been coming back ever since. Every band or person that plays here is extremely impressive and high quality. Coming from NYC, it’s difficult to impress me but everything about this place is awesome. The people here are warm, good-hearted souls that make everyone feel welcome- Even a displaced person from New York City!“

“Incredible atmosphere with a solid lineup of local music! The staff is amazing and the drinks affordable and delicious!“

“So great to see everyone after a year“

“The bartenders and patrons are very friendly!!! Everyone makes you feel welcome....“

“Great hospitality! Totally best experience.“

“Been there many many times in the past, never had their food. I gotta say these wings are by far the best wings I’ve EVER had!!“

“AV is my family's favorite restaurant. They have a variety of different options on their menu, from homemade pastas, to fresh seafood, to decadent fresh salads. The ingredients and pairings are absolutely out of this world, and are comparable to a NYC level of presentation and taste.
The service is impeccable. From the moment you walk through the door, you are greeted with warm & smiling faces. The servers are very thorough, extremely welcoming, and make you feel like you belong. They are very knowledgeable about the menus, and are happy to give great suggestions.
To say that AV Restaurant is the best restaurant in Scranton isn't even scratching the surface of just how fabulous of an establishment it truly is. If I could give 10 stars I would. You must give this place a try!!!!“

“A local sports establishment with tasty bar food and cold beverages at a fair price. Lots of televisions for all your sports watching needs. Jukebox playing some music when needed. Staff/bartender is very welcoming. Low key, friendly, and relaxed environment.“

“Update to my past review:
Even better place since they stopped allowing smokers. Excellent food; great, huge variety on the menu!
Great wait staff. I always bring my friends for breakfast Saturday and it never disappoints! Coffee is great and free flowing. They get busy right about 10:00AM but the waitresses keep up quite efficiently. Love the veggie omelette!“

“I went there today to see what kinds of fruits they had and a very friendly cashier helped me out. I will be going there and defi itely recommend.“

“I typically never ever leave a review, but this time I had to.

I actually just got back to the hotel after stopping at Diskins.
When I walked in, there were three people at the bar it was late after 12:30 on a Wednesday night
I forget the three peoples names. Either way that does not matter all three of them were great
The female, as I walked because all three of them looked at me. Are you ready for this? My answer was 100%. I’ve been here before. this is the place that I come in if I am in Scranton for work.
I only stopped in to get a six pack of Budweiser, but one of the guys bought me a Budweiser to stay.
I obliged and bought everyone a drink
Hopefully, I’m in town again tomorrow because I wanna stop in and see them

Great place! Real people!
Nothing fake about this!!!

I will definitely have their wings“

“My friends and i love to go on wednesday nights for the country line dancing. Jackie the instructor is really nice, very professional and a really good teacher/dancer... I even bought myself a pair of cowgirl boots 👢 they have really good food too“

“Food is excellent ! People in our party had porketta, fries,onionrings, pulled pork , meatball sandwich,pizza, mac n cheese and assorted drinks...Bar drinks were on point very good...Food was amazing....Staff and chef very nice he even came out and said hi to the baby! We have been here before and always great!“

“I Had* been trying every single place within 50 miles of the Poconos, i even went to NY to try to find really good tacos, I have to say this is the best place you can go for real Authentic Mexican Cuisine this side of Philidelphia food truck tacos! I have since brought my family and friends and we can all agree this is the best place to eat in Scranton. Enjoy!“

“Love the food, drinks & overall vibe!“

“Wings, hoagies, and drinks were good pizza is terrible hard dry much to crunchy“

“The food is wonderful! Great service! Nice corner bar atmosphere! You can go in and have a few drinks get a good meal and enjoy some great company!

Parking: There's a parking lot and street parking as well but on pool nights there can sometimes be a hard time!“