One of the better "dive" bars I've been to in a while. We went around 2pm on a Friday. Not many people were there. We were greeted and able to sit wherever we wanted. Even though we were "out of towners", the bartender was super nice to us. The food was great. You know how you can tell when a place has old oil they fry in? Not this place. The fries and fried shrimp were fantastic. And I love the fact that no kids are allowed in after 5pm. After all, it is a bar . But it was very clean. I would definitely go back! read more

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Cool little Irish pub with tasty food. The pierogis are just delicious. I like them sautéed. We like to sit at the bar. Sometimes the staff is chatty and funny. If they have a soup or chili, it's great. Last time we split the Reuben. It's grilled open faced, the sauce is touch sweet. I love the steamers there, too. A few decent beers on tap. If it's a quiet nite, they'll wrap up the kitchen before 8. read more

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Love this family owned and run restaurant. The corned beef sandwich is the best I've ever had. The beef is cooked and season in house. I like my steak cooked medium rare. The New York Strip is always cooked perfectly. My husband swears their Guinness is as good as the Guinness on tap in Dublin. read more

Perfectly acceptable. Turkey, ham, coleslaw, thousand island on rye with onion rings. Lovely staff. Comfortable location, a little cold. Definitely a mountain vibe. read more

Simple stop for a beer. Bartender was nice, attentive. Quite a few tables finishing up as we sat at bar. Few choices around, but I'd return when I ski JF. read more

We were in the area for a NASCAR race at Pocono, and found this nice little Irish Pub. I had a Rueben and it was very good. The service was efficient and friendly. My husband enjoyed his burger and fries. read more

Friendly atmosphere great service. Food is excellent. You'll go there feel like you're one of the regulars and have a fantastic time!

There's nothing like a local bar with friendly people, great drinks and fun times. That's why we stopped here during our stay at Lake Arrowhead because we were intrigued by the Yelp reviews. We enjoyed our beverages, the bartender and conversation with the other customers. The music was great for us Gen x'ers, and I know my younger self will be mad that I said this but it was kind of loud in there...which was fine with us because we didn't go there for a romantic dinner. The food was okay, nothing to write home about. What makes this place special is the good drinks and great vibes in this little hometown bar. We will definitely visit again next time we are in town. read more

Da's Pub - Irish pub with Guinness? Perfect - Pubs Near Me - Blakeslee, Pennsylvania

Great pub, great food, great service. Stopped in for dinner and drinks. We had a cheesesteak with fries and the fish, shrimp and clam strips dinner. Each of us had 2 beers. The food was hot and delicious. Beer variety was very good. Our server, who was also working the bar, was excellent. This is an Irish Pub style establishment. Great place to try if you are in the area. read more

Da's Pub - Fish, shrimp and clam strips. - Pubs Near Me - Blakeslee, Pennsylvania

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There was a wide choice of food options, our order was great and quick and the service was great. Ample parking and interior decor was nice as well. read more

Rudest place we've ever encountered. Got here at 6:45 on a Friday night and there was a sign that says no kids after 5pm. My husband went in to ask for a takeout menu and the bartender was extremely unfriendly. There were empty tables - terrible establishment. read more

I stopped in for a pint of Guinness today and maybe something for dinner. Holy smokes! This is a dying place with every light turned off except for the few above the bartop. The morbidly obese man in a stained t-shirt who needed to clean up his overgrown beard, acted like he was doing me a personal favor to offer me a seat. No Hi! Grab a chair! What can I get for you? Would you like a menu? That doesn't happen here. Of course the place was empty. Of course he doesn't understand why you have to treat a customer like they are a human! I didn't leave a tip. I always leave a tip. Avoid this place. read more

Sat at the bar for a few drinks. Cosmo was great. A little heavy handed but still good, not complaining at all. The place is a little small but definitely a dive bar vibe. Lot of college looking people in there and a little loud. Stayed just for 2 drinks each. read more

Da's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Blakeslee, Pennsylvania

Good food I had a pastrami sandwich, which was very nice, The wife had a burger and we had a bunch of beers. A nice way to end the night. the servers were nice a homey place to be. read more

Great food. Friendly staff. Another commenter wrote "great vibes" and I concur. Also, food is reasonably priced. If you are in the Lake Harmony area stop by and grab a drink and a meal and enjoy! read more

This place has been on my list since moving to the area in January. Finally got the opportunity to go and we will definitely be returning. I had the da's cheeseburger with pickles, onions and ketchup and my husband had a terrific sandwich(will come back and edit once I get the name) the atmosphere was nice, quaint, and the people were friendly. It is small, but don't let that fool you. There is some serious quality food coming out of that kitchen. The only suggestion I have is for the prices to be updated on the menu as both of our sandwiches were several $$ more than the menu stated. The cook came over to our table to ask about the food, and also thanked us as we were leaving! Last but not least... definitely ADD THE FRENCH FRIES ! They are SO GOOD!!!! Fresh cut, shoestring delicious!! read more

Da's Pub - a sandwich and french fries - Pubs Near Me - Blakeslee, Pennsylvania

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My family and I started our Poconos vacation and needed a place for dinner on our first night. I was rather disappointed at our choices via Yelp because it seemed that many knew they were in a tourist area and could "get away" with either bad service or food. Something about Da's Pub grabbed my attention and I made the command decision that this was our place. We definitely hit the target. When we first pulled in the parking lot about 6pm it was empty and we almost made a u-turn to go elsewhere. But we persevered with our mission and entered. There were a few sitting around having good conversation and it turned out to be staff and owners. You enter to a five/six seat bar area, to the right was a few tables in a separate room, and there were also some tables in the bar area. It's definitely law enforcement friendly as one could tell with the hundreds of police department patches lining the bar wall. We found a few that were really close to where I grew up. The bartender (owner?) was really friendly and more than willing to explain everything and even places to go. When asked, he said they've been in business 15 years but it felt like 50. We sat at the bar where my kid was amazed at the spinning barstools. The bartender did say if it got too busy we may have to move to a table but we didn't mind. The menu has burgers, bar appetizers like mozzarella sticks, onion rings, pickle fries (86ed today as I really wanted to try them), pirogies, and things like cheesesteaks, chicken cheesesteaks, and other regular bar fare. They have Harp, Yuengling, Guinness, and Smithwicks on tap, and plenty of others in bottles in addition to a full bar. While the family went with a Da's Burger, Special Burger (with pork roll!), and I think a California Burger, I went with the Chicken Cheesesteak. We also had some appetizers of the pirogies and mozzarella sticks. Everything was so good. Burgers were medium as requested, big, and served with some awesome fries. I was told by all in the family that the burgers were just as good as what I do at home. I had asked for chips instead of fries which is a bag of Lays but switched to some of the best fries. My chicken cheesesteak was not chopped up chicken, but chunks of chicken breast with plenty of onions and mushrooms and a decent amount of cheese. Everyone was pleased and very full. There was just a great vibe here even though at first we were apprehensive to even enter. The bartender was so cool and friendly. We definitely want to come back here before we leave for home. $103 for two appetizers, four mains (3 burgers and a chicken cheesesteak) three cocktails, a Harp, and two shots of Tullamore Dew not including tip. This was a great way to start vacation week in the Poconos. I think it will be for you, too, no matter when you come. No pics on this one, Yelpers! read more

Nice Irish pub. The food was good, the server was very nice and there was cool memorabilia to look at.

Omg, a little gem in the mountains! Family owned Irish Pub with cold beer and great food and ohhhh The Steeler GAME! Stick with the typical bar food. When in for a steak since the owners were bragging theirs was better than Louie Primes but I have to say not even close to Louie's. The bartender was one of the sons and he's just miserable and rude. If he can't take the bar.....head to the kitchen. read more

Great vibe. Super friendly staff. We had the prime rib sandwich and Rueben. They did not disappoint! Large servings and just perfection!

4 1/2 stars in the dive bar category. Small place on a rural road. You enter into a bar that seats about 15 people. About a dozen cold beers on tap and a nice little menu cooked by someone who knows what they're doing. Friendly service, touch tunes round out a go to spot when in that part of the Poconos. read more

Irish pubs are characterized by a unique culture centered around a casual and friendly atmosphere, hearty food, drink, sports, and traditional Irish music. On Saint Paddy's Day, a group of four of us traveled to the Pocono mountains to stay at our cabin in Blakeslee, PA. for a few days. Down the highway, about a quarter of a mile is Da's Pub. An Irish oasis in the Poconos and a favorite of ours for many years. Owned and operated by the O'Leary family the quaint pub has been a fixture in Blakeslee for many years. It has gone through many owners in the last 50 years, and when the O'Leary's took over, there was a "New Beginning". Mr. O'Leary is the other half of the "Shake & Bake" cousins according to my good friend John. Mrs. O'Leary is always on hand as the hostess, and their son is the chef. You enter a small but quaint 10-seat bar area. The dining room was to the right with a few tables. We have been here many times over the years and always there were the smiles, laughter, and of course the beer. My go-to is the cheese steak a nice crispy but chewy roll, tender shaved steak, and melted cheese and onions. Superb. The pork chop entree is to die for. Succulent 1" chop grilled perfectly with mashed potatoes. The hamburgers are smashed burgers on a roll, OMG. But it was Saint Paddy's Day. When we arrived, the parking lot was jamin. We opened the door to what can only be described as a celebration and party. It was packed and there was Mrs. O'Leary dressed in her Irish garb looking beautiful as ever with that great smile. "Come on in fellas" We made our way to the dining room because the bar area was packed. The waitress a small woman with glasses came over within 10 mins with menus and our drink orders. We all ordered Harp and Guinness half & Half and a round of Tully shots. The drinks came out with our very efficient waitress but in plastic cups. A half & Half in plastic cups, really? As the evening progressed, we got hungry. The menu was for St. Paddy's Day. 1-appetizer; a corned beef slider. Entries were Shepherd's pie, Banger & Mash, Guinness stew, and a Corned beef sandwich. My son and I ordered the Guinness stew and my other son, and my brother ordered the corned beef sandwich. Well after another few rounds of Guinness, our great and efficient waitress who mind you was tending at least 8 packed tables and was doing a great job bringing out our orders. Now I am not sure if it was just because of the sheer volume of patrons due to the celebration or what, but I have never in all my years going to Da's Pub have been so disappointed. The Guinness stew was a large bowl of wide egg noodles that needed more time, a slurry of meat, brown gravy, and a slice of bread. That's it. No peas, no potatoes, no onions, or carrots. It tasted burnt and horrible. The Corned beef sandwich was equally as bad. A few slices of corned beef on two pieces of white bread. Nothing else. No mustard, pickles, or chips. Just two slices of corned beef on two slices of dry white bread. We ate as much as we could. Watching my brother eating the extremely dry sandwich was actually funny and reminded me of the three stooges skit chewing a dry leather bootsole. Like I said I am not sure if Da's was overwhelmed with patrons, but it pains me to say the food really sucked. However, every time we have been there before and that is many over the years, we are always not only satisfied but surprised by the size, quality, and fine preparation of our meals. So, the big question is would I go back there? Absolutely. The O'Leary family puts in their all for Da's and it shows. They persevered through the COVID shutdown, and modified seating and now that we are back to "Normal" they are doing great. We all have a bad day, and I wonder if it was just the sheer number of patrons on St Paddy's Day that lead to the shortfall this time, but Da's Pub is a piece of the Poconos, and let me tell you this place is great. read more

Da's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Blakeslee, Pennsylvania

We arrived with our family of four- my husband and I and our two children ages 10 and 8- on a Saturday at 4:45PM. They would not seat us and told us they do not allow children. There were plenty of tables- we wouldn't have had to sit at the bar- and it was very early in the evening, so I'm not sure what the issue is. The place sounded great but we won't be going back. read more

Came in on a Saturday with some friends and the bar was empty. Bartender was very unwelcoming and rude. As someone not from the area I definitely don't recommend wasting your money here when you can find something alittle more appealing and have a good time. read more

I highly recommend this place!!!!! I know the owners and they make you feel at home. Food is good and staff is great!!!!!! It's very cozy and I feel like I'm home Of you're not into big weekend crowds, go during the week. I went on Wednesday night and it was peaceful read more

Awesome little dice bar with English feel to it! Great service and atmosphere. Food was above average. Had shrimp and fish basket- really crispy! Friends had burger and prime rib hoagie. All pretty good. Will be go to location in this area. read more

They refused to seat us because we had kids (all over age of 12). They claimed they do not serve children on the weekend ... even though we have done exactly that before. I guess since the kids can't drink, we were not worth their business. The man was rude ... stay away!!! read more

FROM A EATING PERSPECTIVE! This place sucks , food sucked , rather chew on rocks then eat here again , my body genuinely feels violated, and waited like 1hr + and we all got our food like 10 mins apart from each other, i left wanting to cry (im a grown man) on how bad that sh*t was, chef was cool, can't cook but he's cool, god.. the vibes were awful , I had no expectations because it's like a bar but still such a let down read more

The place to go In Blakeslee! Cozy and friendly, not large so can get a little loud when busy, but not a problem because of the family atmosphere. As a matter of fact, the owner's Mother is a retired schoolteacher that a lot of patrons had in school. My Granddaughter's favorite! Over the years we have tried just about everything on the menu. Can't remember ever having a bad meal, always awesome. You will be satisfied! read more

Great little pub. Yuengling on tap...it is Pennsylvania, after all. Yummy pierogis, and the bacon cheeseburger is excellent!

Everything about this place is very cozy.. nice and clean not like most Bar/restaurant. Prime rib sandwich was fantastic!! Just FYI.. if you are from out of town like us..they close on Monday. read more

Da's Pub - Prime rib sandwich and homemade fries. Yummy!!! - Pubs Near Me - Blakeslee, Pennsylvania

Good sandwich and a fair price. It might not look like much from the road, but it has a real pub feeling on the inside.

Def a hidden gem! Burgers are fresh meat not frozen so good!! Daughter had one and hubby too! Pickle fries a must, we all shared them. My 6 year old devoured the pierogies, I did pick off the perfectly sautéed onions but I would have kept them (my fat ass actually shoved them in my cheesesteak) I had the cheesesteak it was so juicy and perfectly cheesed! No pics all was gone so quickly. I've been looking for a good food place in this area for 7 years! Finally found this place! Can't wait to come back to try more!! read more

On way to visit family in Pittsburgh, PA from N.J. We were looking for somewhere to stop to grab a bite. GPS directing us to Cracker Barrel, and we drove past Da's Pub. Husband did a quick u-turn and the next thing you know we had the best prime-rib cheese steak and a Da's burger with pickles and onions. Locally owned, met two great brothers and no shortage of conversation at the bar. Moral of the story, dump the paid advertised restaurants on GPS and eat locally. Highly rate this place, good people, food and beer! read more

Very nice local Irish pub and restaurant. We have only had lunch but everything was good. We will be back for dinner

Great food, friendly staff. Best fries in the Poconos. Smithwicks on tap. What more do you want? read more

Fun neighborhood place, good steak and mash potatoes good service and drinks and good burger and fries.

Great pub grub and beer choices. excellent service, and a nice setting. One of my top choices in the area.

Neighborhood bar with good food. Small and worn down but the friendliness more than makes up for it. I have had perogies and steamers here and so fresh and delicious! My husband likes their wraps and salads. We haven't had their meals but choices include rib eye, NY strip, porkchops and grilled tuna steak. The beer taps are all on nitro and apparently that is a great thing!! Worth a try when in the Poconos! read more

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Decided to give it a try based on their great reviews. Was very impressed that it didn't feel like greasy bar food. My husband loved his open faced rubin and I got the philly cheesesteak and was really impressed by the meat as these sandwiches are usually too greasy for me. Even their french fries were nice and crisp w/out being too greasy. We came for the food not for drinks as we were w/our kids. Although no kids menu my kids enjoyed their chicken strips and hamburger. The ambiance felt like a dive bar but our server was great. Wasn't very busy. It's not very exciting looking from the outside but glad we found it on yelp or wouldn't have tried it. read more

Da's Pub - philly cheesesteak - Pubs Near Me - Blakeslee, Pennsylvania

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