I always have a good time at Jacks. The vibe is lively and the food and drink never disappoints. Portions are smaller, but you never leave hungry. Great specials on the "big board" and there is always a game on, or some sort of live music. If you want the look and feel of an Irish pub in Scranton...this is the place to be! read more

So good!! Stopped by this past weekend with some friends and had a great time. The place was packed but the bartenders did a great job of serving everyone quickly and their table staff was ON IT. Sam was a huge help and so friendly. Even with the place being slammed, the food and drinks were perfect. The Lucy I'm Home drink was so refreshing and tasty. The price point on drinks are a bit high for the area, but worth it if you're only having a few. read more

Jack's Draft House - Pubs Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

My favorite neighborhood bar in Scranton by a mile! The servers and bartenders are very friendly and knowledgeable, and I've never had a bad meal or drink there. The vibes are always great, especially in the winter when they're decorated for the holidays. The space is so cozy and great to get together with friends and family. I no longer live in the area but always make sure to stop by Jack's on every visit home. This must be the place! read more

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I liked how there were separate spaces there were two stories that allowed for multiple different areas to sit. The bartender was very attentive. they're also a wide variety of board games to play as well. what about the beers? How did you like the beers? I feel like the beers were pretty good. I had the cider which was a good drink it's kind of pretty because it was fruity and slightly citrusy we also got the brussels sprouts which had a good taste of them. They had an interesting citrusy sweet taste to it that added dimension. Overall, I'd probably come back multiple times with people to hang out and chill. read more

Jack's Draft House - Pubs Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Great burgers. Great serverers. Great selection of beers. Very active bar. I will return again.

Happy 8th anniversary under the current ownership! They did an $8 menu today to celebrate their anniversary. The wings were perfect as far and size, crispiness, sauce amount, and flavor. Also had the Chopped Caesar Wedge with Salmon which was delicious and a good portion. The staff is always friendly, hard-working, and welcoming. This is truly the hidden gem of our Hill Section neighborhood. read more

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Great food, responsive service, and chill ambiance. Jack's Draft House serves a nice selection of brews and liquors and has a very nice menu to boot! read more

First time here, had a really nice time. I got a double Jack's burger (smash burger with toppings) with a side of nachos, both delicious. The beer selection was nice, they had a bunch of draft beers and served them promptly. The waitstaff were friendly, helpful, and competent. Even the music and decor was on point, with fun and interesting photo references to popular celebrities and bands of the past. This is my new favorite bar in Scranton, and I highly recommend it. read more

My favorite Scranton bar. Best veggie burger too ! Great beer selection. Can always find something new to try here. Love the vibe. Very friendly bartender. Highly recommended. read more

I really loved the relaxed vibe at Jack's Draft House. You can watch sports, dine in or just hang out with friends since they have a variety of local craft beers for you to choose from in their fridge. There are plenty of seating throughout the place. If you want just craft beers, simply walk up to the bar, and someone will help you out getting your beers. Genesee Oktoberfest is now $2 a pop. read more

I love jacks! I go there with my friends or alone, doesn't matter, because you are bound to enjoy your experience regardless. The service is pretty typical for a busy place, so if you go on a Friday or Saturday night, expect things to take a few minutes longer. The drinks are always amazing! I always go for the BFC, but anything on their menu is great. read more

Great place! I'd ordered the chicken sausage and spinach artichoke! Super delicious!! Must visit! Good mix of crowd! Very inexpensive! Good selection. Next time I'm in PA, I'll certainly visit! read more

Jack's Draft House - Delicious Chicken sausage Panini! - Pubs Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Definitely the best local bar! The bartender Chris is amazing and always welcoming! Recommend this place to all

Very friendly staff. Limited menu, but that is a compliment in that I don't need anymore choices when everything is superb! read more

Jack's is under new ownership since my last review. Great beer selection. Great food. Had my wife's 40th birthday party there and everyone had a great time. One of my favorite bars in the area. read more

Stopped by Jack's for the first time and I was blown away. It's a very unassuming building from the exterior, but once inside, it's like you're transported out of Scranton. The layout provides the opportunity to have an private area to relax in. We sat in the upper room to the left of the entrance. There were two couches with coffee tables and two round tables with chairs in the area. The couches were huge and we were able to sit 4+ to a couch. Everything was clean and well coordinated. I would say it has almost a ski lodge/hunting cabin theme with a lot of natural elements brought in. My only complaint is the draft selection and lack of a draft list. The taps are tucked behind the bar and are impossible to read from the open area when people are sitting at the bar. I asked the bartender for a draft list and she told me they didn't have one, but instead asked me if I like light or dark beer. I'm knowledgeable about beer and just needed to know what was on tap, not a recommendation. A draft list would definitely be helpful. This is going to become one of my go-to bars for sure. read more

The best bar I've been to in Scranton. Feels like a ski lodge and I happen to really like ski lodges. It has clearly come a long way from my parents' day. read more

USED to be a dirtbag college kid bar, BUT now it's by far the nicest bar in Scranton. it's like a steampunk ski lodge that serves paninis,etc. nice staff. great hang *note: there are no steampunks to be seen here...thank god read more

Welcoming atmosphere at the bar. Wonderful local I can walk to. Never personally found the food to be that great, in fact I'd probably go a 3* but everyone else, literally everyone else raves about it, so it must be just me. read more

I almost hate to write a review because I feel like this place is a hidden gem. I do not want to spoil it. When I mention Jack's to people who have lived in the area for many years, they remember a dumpy old hole in the wall. This is Jack's no more. This place has great ambiance. A wonderful place to go for a drink and have grown up conversations. Quiet(ish), softly lit, a variety of seating options, sections to create a smaller, more intimate vibe. Limited menu, but the food is pretty good. Great service, I've found the bartenders to be particularly good, and friendly without being overbearing. Just a great place to sit down with a friend or two and unwind! read more

Super laid back, cool bar located on a residential street Scranton/Wilkes-Barre region of NEPA--was happily surprised and pleased with its atmosphere and stiff drinks. The best aspect was how many different rooms one could choose to hang out in. Perfect for reconnecting friends, chill live music, and dates. A personality blend of Scranton, Ithaca, and Brooklyn to keep me going back when in town read more

First the owner is very nice,when we arrived kitchen was closed but he set us with something to snack, ambient it's nice I loved the fresh cut wood smelling the walls had, the reason I'm giving this rate instead the max it's because I was not pleased with the waiter/bartender service, she was not attendant to us that were sitting on a table but with the customers on the bar, also made a comment that I did not liked ..we left 5 min after. read more

What else can I say that hasn't been said so far. A gem isn't enough to describe this place. As soon as you walk in you are transformed into a new world, where you don't feel like you're in Scranton anymore. Classy, dim lights, relaxing atmosphere, and awesome bartenders. If I could ever have a chance to live at a bar, it would be here. The owner, Dmitry, is what makes Jack's Draft House so great. Friendly, personable, knowlegable. Exactly what an owner should be. I'll always be a fan of Jacks (as long as Dmitry is there!) read more

Was visiting Scranton and we stumbled across this place. What a gem it is. The beers were good and the food was great!! I don't usually feel compelled to leave reviews but this place is well worth your time and money to check it out. I loved the interior so asked one of the staff about an interesting feature (didn't know it was the owner) and he gave us the quick rundown of the renovations they had done. Will definitely return if I'm back in the area. read more

Great atmosphere in a quiet section of town. Truly a hidden gem in the Scranton area. Friendly staff and nice selection of beer and spirits. read more

Me and my finance both enjoy retreating to Jacks Draft House. We love the food, the service and the atmosphere. Vince Bentler read more

Great Hill Section neighborhood fixture. Jim, the owner, regularly offers a terrific variety of craft beers on tap. He and his regular bartenders also know how to mix a cocktail. But, don't miss the food! Jack's offers a tidy, but ambitious menu, with rotating features. I always prefer limited selections that are consistently well executed over the ten-page diner menu! Stop in, soon, for a treat. Kristy is a fantastic server, too! read more

This is my favorite place. Cheers has nothing on this place. Very friendly Highly "RECOMMEND". read more

Very nice little pub. The drinks are excellent some of the best I ever tasted. A little more expensive than others in Scranton but excellent. Superb selection of beer on draft and bottles. Usually at least 10 of each. Food is pub food -smaller sized but delicious. Recommend the chicken sandwich and burger. They are tasty. Sides are also good but on the small side for price and size. Overall excellent. read more

Echoing the established sentiment, I'm going to go ahead and say that this is the nicest bar in Scranton. Hands down, no contest and, wait for it... bar none. This is a fantastic place to start, spend or end your evening. Sure, there are other places that are more convenient, less expensive or have a more varied crowd. Once you step inside, those things become irrelevant. Let's begin with some history: this place has been "Jack's Draft House" for quite some time. It used to be known for its vast selection of beer as well as its burgers. It was also a filthy dump that did nothing to improve this neighborhood, commonly described as "transitional" or "in flux." The Hill section has seen both better and worse days. The reincarnated Jack's Draft House has carried over nothing but the name and location, and is very much welcome in the Hill section. The interior is stunning and offers five distinct spaces in which to hang: the bar itself, the more private/hidden "loft" and "lounge" areas, the pool table room and two sit-down spaces with tables and benches or chairs. You'll find a limited food menu (this is not "pub food," but rather a selection of grilled sandwiches and, for example, dips) and a very respectable selection of beers on tap. If there was one criticism I could issue, it would be the lack of a more varied menu for those who might be looking to have a more complete meal. I can understand why they might want to keep things basic and un-fried though. As I mentioned, the crowd is rather homogenous - not in a bad way, though - I've noticed that most visitors tend to be late young adult to early middle aged, relatively well dressed and largely well behaved. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but appearances certainly can be - and often are - deceiving. In a town with perhaps more bars per capita than anywhere else, Jack's is truly an oasis. read more

Jack's appeals to all the categories on my checklist. It's cozy and classy, reminiscent of a pub in the UK. It also seems to have a classy clientele, so the "boisterous drunk" factor is minimal. Its selection of beers is solid, and they have a few decent wines too. They don't offer much traditional pub food, which eliminates the "wing night" crowd, but they make a great chili which I tend to get on a cold night. All of the barkeeps are cool and calm. They're attentive but not pushy sellers. There are 5 different types of settings, which is amazing for a bar this size. Each offers different kinds of ambience for whatever bar experience you're looking for. The fireplace room fills up fast though. It can get a little crowded, but I can't remember a time I wasn't able to find seats for a party of two. Parking is sometimes hard to count on but I can't complain too much there since I live a mere 3 blocks away. This is the best bar around as far as I'm concerned. And it gets bonus points for managing to be unpretentious and largely free from the influence of "The U." read more

Easily the most distinct "neighborhood" bar in Scranton - don't be fooled by the humble exterior. Hip but cozy decor with lots of great corners to have conversation, even with a band playing (every Thursday, and never a cover). Beer selection is not as extensive as some places, but every choice is distinct and a winner, and you could try something new daily and never run out of fantastic options. The owner and staff are knowledgeable and welcoming, and the chili is pretty darn good too. My favorite bar in Scranton, without question, and when the Coal Town Rounders are playing, there is no better place to be. read more

A small, down-to-earth bar to go to if you want to just hangout with you friends. It is a bit small for my liking and would prefer to go to Kildare's or Backyard to get drinks because it is more spacious and has more people. read more

One of the few bars in Scranton that I actually like. They have St-Germain and Cointreau. It's nice inside. I like the barkeep. I don't want to punch most of the patrons. The prices are reasonable. It's clean. I dig it. read more

Don't be afraid when you pull up. Great inside, kind of Moroccan in design. Nice bar, tables. Limited food - panninis - but tasty. Close to highway 81. read more

What an amazing space. Fantastic staff, a good beer selection and the coolest interior in the city.

It's a great place to relax with friends and family. Extremely clean and the staff is friendly.

My wife and I love Jack's. We have been going since it was a hole in the wall bar and we were dating. It has since transformed with the 'new' owner. It is nothing like the old place. Don't be fooled by the exterior! It is very cozy, ultra clean and friendly! The owner put his heart into the business! He personally did the remodel and it is nothing short of amazing! The food is limited but delicious! The bottled beer selection is diverse and Jack's always has a refreshing selection of drafts to choose from! It has a full bar, tables, nooks and a pool table. It is worth the trip into the neighborhood on Prescott Ave! read more

I like the new renovations and open brickwork. It says dive bar but in a good way. It has a good selection of craft beers on tap. The menu is not very large but that allows them to perfect the items they do have. Food is great and daily specials available too! Highly recommend. It's a hidden gem of the hill section. A bonus for me is it's only a few blocks away so nice to have a local bar with great food to visit every now and then read more

Gem of a bar, a great stop! Outstanding food, world-class beverage selection, friendly people. Bring friends here now, you won't regret it! Awesome. read more