12 Penny Saloon
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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12 Penny Saloon is a gay bar that's been in Moosic since 2003, a long time to keep any place going.
It’s a straightforward spot on Birney Avenue, the kind of place that caters to a relaxed night or something a bit livelier. You'll find a full menu here, with dinner specials running through the week — so you can actually eat a meal, not just snack. Think of it as a dinner-and-a-show kind of place, or just dinner, depending on your mood.
Past the dining tables, there's a nightclub section for dancing, plus pool tables, a jukebox, and video games. It’s got enough going on to keep you busy whether you’re just there for a drink or planning to stay awhile.
The address is 3501 Birney Avenue. Check their site, www.12pennysaloon.com, for hours and what's on.
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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.
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
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.
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Last updated on 3 August 2026