Buddy Clarke’s Tavern 1604 Clay Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509

"Was an okay time. However the bartender seemingly did not know how to make many drinks, also they could not make two of the drinks on the list due to it being out. I mean perhaps we should have looked some up on our phone and been more specific however this is and was never an issue at any other bar. The poor bartender was also the only one working in a very packed bar so obviously felt pretty bad for her. She was still very kind and did her best to make everyone happy with the circumstances of being understaffed, for whatever reason. We got a grilled Chicken Ceasar Salad and that was very delicious. Obviously don't want to give this kind of rating here and i am sure it's better other nights. Perhaps it was due to the fact of it being a Sunday night. This place is very nice inside and well lit, i also have to say. A beautiful long bar, with table seating also available. Perhaps will be able to change this rating, next time. Edit: owner did reach out to help and make things right. Which is extremely thoughtful of him I had thought I just have not had the time to get there! :)"

"Held a Scranton prep rally before game on Saturday. Staff was awesome food was awesome all-in-all great experience. Prep won 70-7 Roll Calves see you next week!"

"Great all around bar. Very clean with a welcoming atmosphere. Good drink selection and good food. Late nights it does get pretty packed, so if that’s your thing, you are in luck here."

"Food was great, especially the wings! Staff was okay but not as attentive as they could have been. It is very clique-ey feeling at this spot."

"Sorry I didn't take pictures of the food, but I was incredibly hungry. The pub pretzels were fantastic, mostly because of the honey mustard, which was certainly not ones traditional idea of a honey mustard, it had a perfect balance of flavor without being over powering. The same can be said for the spicy marinara that came with the mozzarella moons, certainly spicier than I was expecting, but not too spicy. The smash burger was phenomenonal, not enough places in the area do smash burgers. I'd argue the garlic aioli on it didn't have that much of a garlic flavor, but I feel like too much would have overpowered and ruined the burger. The candied bacon on the burger was slightly overcooked for my taste, but candied bacon can be difficult not to burn with all the sugars. We also got bone in wings; the jerk wing sauce was delicious, I wish the wings were a bit crispier, but every place does it different and I don't like to ask for crispy wings on my first venture. The wings were also a good size, not jumbo and not disappointingly tiny. They were a solid meaty average size wing. The service was absolutely fantastic, the bartender did a great job both talking to us and knowing when to give us some space. We will definitely be back. Between the food, service, and general atmosphere, this is one of the best bars in the area to relax with a drink and some food."