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12 Penny Saloon

Google (62) 4.6

Tripadvisor (6) 3.5

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Visitors frequently praise the friendly and fun staff, with many highlighting the owner Mike as a great bartender who makes excellent drinks. However, some reviewers note that the bar can be very quiet and lacks a crowd, making it less ideal for those seeking a lively atmosphere.

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Address

3501 Birney Avenue, Moosic

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Phone

+1 570-941-0444

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Website

www.12pennysaloon.com

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About this place 12 Penny Saloon

12 Penny Saloon is a gay bar and nightclub on Birney Avenue in Moosic, just outside Scranton, and has been open since 2003. It combines a bar with a full food menu and weekday dinner specials, a pool table, jukebox, video games and a dance floor. For northeastern Pennsylvania, it is one of the main LGBTQ+ venues. It is closed Monday and opens around 6pm on other days (5pm Sunday). Closing times vary, with the latest nights on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Check the website for themed nights.

Opening Hours

Closed

Monday Closed

Tuesday 18:00-00:00

Wednesday 18:00-02:00

Thursday 18:00-23:00

Friday 18:00-02:00

Saturday 18:00-02:00

Sunday 17:00-22:00

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Lesbian / Women-focused Happy Hour Karaoke Live music Casual Skin Food served Dancing Area Smoking Area Pool Table/Darts Party Club LGBTQ+ owned Community space Mixed LGBTQ+ Dance Dance club Themed parties No dress code Outdoor smoking only

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4.6

★★★★★

62 reviews

Based on 62 Google reviews.

Matthew Urquhart May 2026

★★★★★

I went here to be part of a game night they had. Sort of like Snatch Game. It was a lot of fun and everyone was so awesome. Make sure to see Bear Totoro, he's the best.

Rick Alm Mar 2026

★★★★★

Ty Shippy Dec 2025

★★★★★

I first attended 12th Penny 2012 maybe, and I consider this the cream of the crop in Scranton/Wilkes Barre area, but now since some establishments have "opened up to LGBT" I know that fewer people are attending here, still great atmosphere, I know Mike, the owner, personally and still has thee best food here for dinners...never ate here for lunch but Im sure its the same

Julie McCullough Nov 2025

★★★★★

Eric Rodde Oct 2025

★★★★★

Joshua Sutton Oct 2025

★★★★★

Never had the food here but the staff is very friendly and fun people to be around. There is never a crowd... If you like a low key quite environment this place is for you. If you like being around people it isn't.