Nightlife
in The Poconos
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Bartender of the Year - Christine
Alaska Pete's - Rt 209 Exit 52, Marshalls Creek. She's a whirlwind
behind the bar, creates drinks and an atmosphere Alaska Pete's Road House
Grille's "Moondog Saloon" Route 209 3 miles north of I-80 off
exit 52 thats efficient and fun. Nary a drink you can name that she can't
create. And she does it with flair and an interest in the job that
would make Carson proud.
After Movie Hang Out - For Grown Ups – Mt Airy Casino. Woodland Road Mt. Pocono , PA. Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. You can hit the casino floor for some fun after a movie, show, dinner, workout, day at the office, or really whenever! For Families and Kids - Sweet Creams, 429 Main Street , Stroudsburg. What better, after the thriller of the month, than to still your nerves with a dish of cinnamon ice cream?
Night out for Grown-ups - Pocmont Resort' "International Buffet" & "Wings Around the World Show" Most Tuesdays and Fridays go and enjoy the "International Buffet" featuring Jumbo Shrimp and King Crab Legs, plus mouth-watering cuisine from around the world in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Begin with a trip to the Salad Bar and then select a variety of your favorite foods from Italian, Asian and Home Style Cooking Stations. Finish with a trip to the Dessert Factory offering a variety of treats to satisfy anyone's sweet tooth. Then board Pocmont Airlines as they fly you to exotic destinations and ports of call in the new Broadway Style Musical Revue "Wings Around the World".
Bar for Grown-ups - The little (about 10 seat) bar at the Landmark Cafe on Rt 209 at exit 309. Quiet, the right mix of tourists and local. Meaning.... few tourists.
Brew Pub - Unanimous Winner - Barley Creek, Camelback Road, Tannersville 629-9399. It's the atmosphere and in the summer the view of the mountain from the back deck. It's why we live in and visit the mountains.
Dance Club - Shiros – Rt 611, Swiftwater , PA New this year is Shiro's. Get this … a Japanese restaurant with Hibachi and dance club! Want to relax after work, meet or greet while dancing to your favorite dance hits? Shiro Dance Club (open Friday and Saturday from 9:30 pm to 2 am ) is the trendiest place to be. With high tech custom lighting, advanced sound system and video display, Shiro is a multimedia experience unlike anything in the Pocono Mountains . You will have to see it to believe it!
Deck Scene - Pocono Brewing Company, Rt. 611, Swiftwater , PA On the deck enjoy a southern smokehouse-themed menu with unique BBQ. Also, fresh salads, seafood, chicken, and beef entrees, as well as burgers, and sandwiches. The Deck bar offers all the basics of an indoor bar but allows you to enjoy it under the stars. There is a romantic outdoor fireplace and they have heatlamps to take the chill off of any cool evenings
Dive Bar - hmmm.. maybe the Minisink?
First Date Spot - day - Civil - Brunch at Skytop. Less civil - Horse racing at the Down's in Eagle Glenn Mall in East Stroudsburg - Even less civil - The Pub at Werry's (We'd suggest darts and Coors Light). Night - Dinner at The Stone Bar and Billards at Gallary Billiards on Rt 611 Bartonsville.
Jazz Club - The Deerhead, Main Street, Delaware Water Gap . They've lost Johnny. But, we think you can still here his music resonate from the walls during the breaks. For the best in jazz, local and imported, The Deerhead rules. If you go every week for 3 years you'll get to sit on each barstool 5 times. Stay close to the action, as sometimes the noise can drown out the sound of the Grammy.
Late Night (early morning) Diner - The Snydersville Diner. Rt 209 Snydersville (no need to call they're always open) . Could it be anywhere else? Since everyone reading this was in grade school, it's been the place to go after the school dance, play, prom, or game. Still is. The pies are homemade and fresh, the coffee consistent, and breakfast... well, what can you say about a hamandcheeseomeletwithryetoast at 3 AM? Gotta have it.
Music Venue, Original Music - Sarah Street Grille, Off Sarah Street, Stroudsburg Ya never know what to expect. But, do it just for the experience.
Neighborhood Bar - Pats Bar and Grill - 219 Main Avenue , Hawley , PA 18428 Phone: 570-226-9653 Billiards, Bar and Beer. Also, a really simple plain burger that fits the atmosphere
Selection of Beers - Floods – Between 7 th and 8 th on Main Street in Stroudsburg . Choose from about 125 different beers. From Australia , Austria , Belgium , China , to Turkey , Poland , and Russia . Choose one, order a Cheesesteak and revel in the euphoria of a perfect evening.
Singles Scene, Winter - The Lounge at Camelback. Camelback Resort. 629-1661 It's a bar, really, and packed during the winter on Saturdays and Sundays. See our feature story.
"Nightcrawler" Tells the Forbidden Tales of a Night on the Town in The Poconos: ..................................
How We Judge The Best Dive Bar:
First: From the Street. It's gotta be out of the way. Hopefully unpainted. Lots of cars.
Second: From the doorway. You should be able to see the pool table, who's playing and for how much.
Third: There has to be a juke box.
Fourth: Nobody. Nobody can be wearing a suit.
Fifth: If there's a cowboy, it's a winner!