The Bog

What a great place to enjoy a pint. Our bartender was top notch and very helpful. And he nailed the pour. Original looking and just great to sit at a table, enjoy some drinks and have some great conversations...and you didn't have to yell over bad music. You must make this a stop, especially if you're planning a visit.

The only bar in the apple of my eye in downtown Scranton. A universal place to feel welcome and supported by community and make/ find friends. Frequently, it's the best place to be at midnight. I love the Bog sm 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

I've only been here one time, but this place is great. I didn't know what to expect from the outside. I thought I was entering another typical Scranton city bar. Little did I know, this place is really supportive of the local arts and performance scene. Just walk over to the jukebox... You immediately notice its all local bands! I've been to many bars in my day, but haven't seen anything like this before. If you're looking for a warm and inviting atmosphere with a friendly staff (and some adult beverages) I highly recommend this place.

The Salted Caramel Pretzel shot is delicious ❤️ Can never go wrong with a standard Old Fashioned or a Rum and Coke, too ❤️ Drinks are affordable and the music is on point

Rudy made my Tuesday a real treat. A hootenaney if you will. The DJ was cordial. Quite the interesting time. A wild Berto appeared with flexing but was rather adorable underneath that hard shell he portrayed. I found the man with crazy pants delightful, personable, and endearing. The establishment stays the same but the clientele are a rotating buffet.

Another stop recommended by several friends who used to be locals - and it sure lives up! Met Brian & Bob, two of the three owners - took some whiskey with the boys and got in a game of Golden Tee! Incredibly priced drinks and very friendly staff and patrons. Further, the walls are decorated with local artists' works that you can actually purchase, local supporting local!

Great local bar just a few blocks from hotels, a mix of college and older folks which as an older folk myself, I appreciated! They have a great selection of draft beer (imported German beer and I spied Fiddlehead from VT!) and well above the usual suspects of spirits you get at a typical bar. Fast and friendly service and coming from Philly/NYC prices, SO affordable! Highly recommend if you're in the area.

Very cool local Bar, kinda small. Saw an awesome band Patrick Casper band and some excited dancers.

The BEST place for live band! Service is great,even when the bar is swamped it pays to be patient lol they don't have food however I was satisfied with a pickle back whenever they had pickle juice or ask for extra olives in your martini!

The Bog is one of the greatest establishments in America. Bob and Rudy are two of the greatest bartenders in America. The Bog is the encapsulation of the American Dream. If you go order lots of Whiskey. The best.

Best bar in America. I don't have to say anything else. Just go and have the best time of your life.

If you're in Downtown Scranton (which is a huge IF), definitely park your butt on a Bog bar stool at some point. It's like that cool college bar you never had at your school. In fact, it's the grad student bar you never had (perhaps because you never went to grad school). Cool bar tender, esoteric tunes on the juke box, and a mighty, mighty fine beer board. The atmosphere is dim enough to be cool but not gloomy. You can come here to think without brooding (though you can brood, too). Set your heart on a Bell's Two Hearted and you won't be disappointed. We actually came for a film screening hosted by one of the local characters, and it was kind of a small blast. Lovely.

If you're looking for that classic hometown bar, this is it. The bouncer is one of the sweetest guys I've met, and remembered who I was just after the second time of meeting him. The beers on tap are great, with changes every time I've gone. Prices are very good for what you're getting, and they never skimp on the alcohol. The bartenders are all super friendly and make sure everyone is satisfied with their drinks. Good music is always playing from the juke box, and I've been able to meet new and interesting people every time I come here. Do yourself and favor and visit this place- the atmosphere is one of the chillest and laid-back I've ever experienced

I've gone to The Bog a handful of times with some friends from the area, and I have always had a good time. Prices are good, so it normally is the first or last stop when I'm going out in downtown Scranton. Street parking can be tough to find because of its location, but it is within walking distance from a bunch of bars and restaurants.

The city of Scranton has more bars than potholes and The Bog ranks somewhere near the middle of the pack. This is not my favorite bar though I have spent many nights there mainly because of its convenient location. The Bog has gained some notoriety because of a brief appearance on NBC's The Office. I've met some very nice people at this bar who I still count among my friends to this very day, but this is also where the wannabes of Scranton hang out. The place is overrun with pretentious hipsters constantly mentioning their "band" or latest art project. The service is slow, the bathrooms dirty, and the bar so cramped you can barely breathe. Still, The Bog has its charms. I did enjoy the monthly Panked! themed dance parties and pub trivia nights.

Articulate bartender, medium size bar, good taps and drinks. Dropped in here on a local recommendation, finished out the night. Low key and genteel. Highly recommend!

By far my favorite bar! Bob, the bartender, is great! The environment is amazing and unlike any other bar in Scranton in my opinion!

The Bog has a great crowd and the freshest beer on tap. Probably the best beer I have ever had at great prices. I love it here!

A pretty decent (yet finicky) jukebox, solid selection of beers, cozy atmosphere and great service even on a busy night made The Bog pretty okay in my book. The bartender who waited on me had an awesome memory for the list of beers I threw at him, and he even took my request for an Irish coffee without batting an eye. Come to think of it, he also helped me with the jukebox when it ate my money; fixing it and becoming my Saturday night superhero. I'd like to give The Bog another look with more sober eyes, regardless. I'll definitely return.

Pre Saint Patrick's day Friday go to. Good beer, very reasonably priced. Narrow bar, but lots of friendly patrons (probably regulars) who were friendly enough to let me skooch in next to them to order rounds. Five people drinking, and every round was less than $20. Bagpiper parade - extra bonus. Wish every day was Saint Patrick's Day at the Bog.

The best pub in downtown Scranton. Good beer selections, the drinks are strong but the cool thing about the Bog is it's character. It's draws in an Artist community and a good group of people. You won't get the obnoxious college student crowd here. This place pours more Jameson Whiskey than any other bar in the surrounding area.

I get mad at this place a lot. I miss the old bar. the old benches were great (long wood benches ran the length of the wall with old wood tables. it use to be a real pub.). The added 20 taps in the past, hmmm it must be over a year now. as apposed to the 5 taps they use to have (2 were Guinness). So the taps are great! great draft and beer selection. one of the best in the city, 3rd best to be exact. the pros- they have local bands play there a lot, best open mic in NEPA, when there is no band, there is no cover (unlike many other Scranton bars), they host a ton of great events. Brian, one of the owners, is a great guy, as well as the rest of the staff. Great juke box, and cheap beer. the cons: they recently (past few months) added a flat screen TV. now don't get me wrong, i love TV, and i love big flat screens, i want a bigger one myself, but The Bog is not a flat screen kind of place (run on). It often makes the bar way to bright. the bar is normally perfectly dark and cozy, then BAM the TV brightens up the whole place and you are blind. they cleaned up the place as i said earlier, removing some of the old great character the bar had. now there are a lot more U kids there bringing shinny shirts, loud talking, and complaining that they don't have The right beer. side bar: IT'S THE BOG! THEY HAVE EVERYTHING! DON'T COMPLAIN THEY DON'T HAVE YOU CHEAP BEER! THEY HAVE PBR! (sorry) there are still a ton of great locals that go there all the time, but many have moved on. My theory is there are now to many U kids (the reason i go there less often) All in all, this is a great bar, and my favorite in the city. you'll meet some great people there, may be punch a U kid in the face, or have some crazy drunk kid steal your hat then smash a pint glass. Never a dull moment!

I really like The Bog in Scranton. It's the perfect place to drink a beer or something else with your friends. There is music, but it's never too loud. The service is very good, the bartenders are very polite and professional. In my opinion, the perfect place where you can have a Guinness!

One of the three bars in Scranton I like! I'm a fancy-drinking lady when I do drink ( which is rare ), and the Bog has my beloved St-Germain, Lambic, and sometimes, Cointreau! They also have many beers and do special vintage cocktail nights. I used to love it here more in like 2007-08, but I rarely go out in Scranton anymore. Still, good, hipster-y crowd - though I hate it when the U kids and the dudebros visit. The jukebox rules. Panked! dance parties are really good. Staff is super-nice. Small bar, seating at a premium. Nice decor. Art hangs on the walls - most of it is pretty cool :)

There's really not a lot bad that you can say about The Bog. To me, it's more of what I think an Irish pub should look like than the "other" Irish pubs downtown. It's located on the hippest block in the downtown, which is growing to be the arts scene in Scranton. Nearby is the Test Pattern theatre, a used record store, a Thai restaurant and various other interesting establishments. On a typical night, I'd say that you're going to walk in to a dimly lit, small pub. You're going to hear some really great music playing from the jukebox, anything from Johnny Cash to The Greatful Dead to Tom Waits. The bartenders are extremely friendly as will be most everyone in the bar. It's a great place to just hang out. You're not really going to find anyone there trying to start a fight, or anything, just have a good time. Some nights, there may be a live band on the small stage. There's a good selection of micro and import brews. It's definitely the place to be during the St. Patrick's Day festivities because of it's central location to everything and of course, it's an Irish bar. So, if you are reading this because you are visiting Scranton, or new to Scranton, or even live in Scranton, but have never been to The Bog, I definitely recommend checking it out.

I walked into the Bog and the original Dawn of the Dead (1979) was on the TV. Ok.... I was extremely impressed with that alone and decided to stay for a drink. I looked around to scope out the clientele. College kids galore. It isn't necessarily a bad thing. I like to think that younger adults in college bring more culture to Scranton. Lets face it... Scranton needs to be introduced to the outside world. Burst the bubble. When going to a new establishment I usually order a mixed beverage first to test the bartender's "generosity". The gin and tonic was a little weak, but worth the money I paid. The beer selection was ok, nothing that really stood out. The music selection on the jukebox was ok. There were a few older songs that I haven't heard in a while that had my foot tapping. Apparently there are local bands that play. Unfortunately I didn't catch any that night, but its always a good thing to support local bands. The Bog is probably my favorite bar in Scranton. I'd go back if I'm in the neighborhood.

When you see this place on the outside, it looks like a typical dive bar. But I have grown a liking to the atmosphere. The crowd you get is pretty consistent and it's always familiar faces. The bartenders are very personable and move swiftly to make sure everyone at the bar has a solid experience and gets their drinks when they need them. The drink menu is not particularly exhaustive and the space is relatively small, but the atmosphere and the crowd at The Bog make it a fantastic place to be a regular. I'd highly recommend this place if you're new to SWB area and looking to make new connections and new friends. If you go there a few times, you'll quickly start to see the same faces and make great connections and have excellent conversations and a great time. They also have DJ's that periodically play great music. Keep an eye out for those! I'd highly recommend checking The Bog out!

It's The Bog. It's a Bar. It's awesome. Great staff. Great drinks. Don't over think it. Just go.

This place is great. This was the last stop on our bar crawl and the most memorable. If I lived closer to Scranton,The Bog would be my bar of choice. It's such a quaint, non-stereotypical bar. It's not exactly the hot-spot of downtown Scranton, but it's only a hop, skip, and a jump away! The Bog reminds me of a hole in the wall. It's skinny, yet goes back pretty far. When this place gets packed, it's hard to go from one end to the other.

My favorite. Quaystion night Great crowd/staff Great juke Best bouncers Good beer/drinks

Great bar. Awesome bartenders. One of my favorite places in Scranton. Good beer. Good atmosphere. Been going there for about 20 years. I like bringing people that have never been there.

Great nice little spot. Decent size craft beer list. Wish the bar was a little busier on weekdays.

In a land of bars, this one stands out. NEPA is famous for a bar on every block. It's so bad, that you have to wait for someone to DIE to get a liquor license. This being said, there are only a few places I choose to drink in the area. The Bog is one of them ... I was introduced to this place by an ex just after having moved here from Oakland. Pining away for my beloved Ruby Room and Radio, the Bog was just the thing I needed. Small, cramped, sweaty and loud on the weekends. (They also USED to allow smoking, but alas they have now banned it inside.) The juke box has won best of the area awards years running for a reason. The selections are often mix tapes made by patrons and employees who all seem to have terrific taste. Add to that a selection of Jazz, Blues, Reggae, and 'hip' classics and you have a great night. (They are famous for removing titles that get played too often, so if you have a favorite track, don't play it twice a night.) Every once and a while a band will play and the bar has hosted a few all day festivals that were put on last summer by a Mr. Orner. The Scranton City Limits were four bands playing in the afternoon, mostly all locals. I've heard a rumor that they're thinking of doing it again, except this time it'd be an all day block party. There are apartments upstairs for the true fans, though whether or not they are renting right now, I have no idea. Having lived upstairs for a while, let me say that it can get brutal on your liver. However, nothing beats the trip home after an all nite session with the great people downstairs. Two flights of stairs and pass out. I have to say though, my favorite time to be there is the afternoon. I worked a block up last summer and I would come by afterward and have a beer. Usually Brian or Bill is behind the bar. You can sit and talk without having to scream. The jukebox is NOT on a 5 hour delay. I love this bar so much, that it was the first place my fiance and I went after I'd asked her to marry me.

My boyfriend & I visited Scranton this week, being his college town, & he has raved about this bar in many of his college stories. It was a #1 must-visit when in Scranton & I am so glad that we made it happen. Upon waking into The Bog you are met with a laid-back, comforting atmosphere filled with blues + country tunes. There happened to be live music when we visited last night, & the duo that played were extremely talented to say the least. The aesthetic of the bar is definitely eye catching with the bartenders dressed in white button downs + ties, yet still coming off as not being "overdressed." The decor fits the place perfectly featuring local art work. I loved the beer list as well and each beer we ordered was downed. I definitely will be making this a must-come-to each time we visit Scranton. I'm sold on this place.

Cool bar with a good beer selection, but the space is small with limited seating. Stopped in on a thursday night and it was pretty crowded. Its the type of a bar I'd stop at for a beer to start or finish the night, but probably not spend an evening here. I was very impressed with the number of beers on tap for such a small establishment. The sound system could use a major upgrade as all I could hear was the heavy beat of the bass speaker which was at floor level and none of the other speakers which were mounted way over head.

This is my first choice when going to a bar in Scranton. A big wooden bar reminiscent of The Saloon is WB (another great place). The Bog just has an intangible atmoshpere that is pleasant to hang in. NO club crowd, or anything wild, great beers on tap and a great - not so ordinary - jukebox. I have been going to the Bog on/off for years. It has morphed from an irish pub to an artsy ecclectic hangout for all kinds of people.

I was in Scranton on business for a couple weeks and I'm glad I wandered in here. Looks like a hole in the wall dive from the outside, and it is, but that's what makes it great. Good, local crowd. A mix of students all the way on up to grey hair. Drinks were cheap, I drank through a trivia night on $20 a can of Modelo at a time. Only really got loud after what looked to be an intermural league of some kind from one of the colleges wandered in en masse but I didn't mind. Bar staff and even the guy at the door were friendly. Beer selection was bigger than you'd expect from a dive; mix of bottles, cans, and draught. Nothing super fancy/crafty but that's not what that crowd drinks though PA breweries were represented if you're looking for some local flavor. I'm only not giving the 5th star because they don't serve food, but you can bring your own in and eat. I brought a couple slices in and ate right at the bar, they were cool with it. That said, they also have an old-timey cigarette machine inside, and don't serve food, yet no one was smoking. I'm not sure of the rules on that, nor did I ask, so I can't definitely comment on smoking or not. I would recommend this place and I would stop in again if I'm in town.

Be happy. definitely a local hangout but great vibe and music.

Always a great experience at The Bog, great beer and great scene--but the staff is truly excellent, and make the experience. My little sister went a little too far for her recent 21st birthday, and both the bartender and the barbacks were SO awesome and understanding and were so kind. I thoroughly appreciated it and I know my sister did too. Thank you so much to everyone at The Bog. You're awesome.

Hands down, my favorite place to hang out in Scranton. Great little pub with an awesome staff. Always a good crowd and a great drink selection. Fun on both quiet nights or on nights with live entertainment. Check The Bog out -- you'll fall in love!

Update....Finally went! It's...a bar. The pours are heavy, the bartenders are friendly and the drinks are cheap. It's pretty awesome. The owner Brian, is just soo friendly and accommodating. I will def go back!

My favorite bar in Scranton, hands down. Great atmosphere, great jukebox, good beer selection. Brian Craig, one of the owners is very cool, very friendly to all the customers. As a bonus, they have Spenny from Kenny vs Spenny as a regular bartender. Would recommend the Bog to anyone(unless you listen to Nickelback or Lady Gaga or some other terrible music. In that case, stay home).

The bartenders are always great, friendly and attentive. The beer selection is pretty decent as well as mixed drinks. The place is really small and seating limited though, but atmosphere is great and relaxing. The type of crowd is generally an acquired taste depending on when you go (whether it be packed with college students or hipsters in their sweater vests or whatever the kids are wearing these days). There's been times I've brought visiting friends and they've told me they've gotten weird vibes or felt like they were outsiders due to the kind of crowed, but once you get over it its totally fine. Don't be turned off by that its a great place.

The Bog is a great bar. Dark, Cozy, cheap Yuenglings and there is a ol amish bartender that won't do ya wrong.

Great spot! Reminds me of being in Brooklyn. Great beer selection, great prices and overall great neighborhood feel. If you're looking for a spot to just chill this is it.

The bartender asked me for an ID. After looking at my valid drivers license he asked me for other forms of identification. I provided him with two debit cards (they both have my name on them). He told me that I don't look my age. I responded by saying that I found that offensive. He told me to get a drink elsewhere. I will never spend a penny at this establishment.

If you don't normally go there, don't bother going. Going in there makes you feel like you walked into a private bar. Not that it is high class by any means, it's that you are an outsider, you don't belong there.

Great beer selection, great music, great staff, friendly patrons. I don't know what else to say about this place. It has a rich tradition of supporting the local arts community and is the kind of place you can go without needing a reason AND they were smoke-free by choice even before the ban -- which is a good thing considering it can get really packed on weekends, which is the only time I really don't enjoy being there.

cool hipster bar, Owner is a real nice guy.

Have stopped in here 3-4 times for a pre- or after- dinner drink. They have a great draft selection, friendly bartender service, and (the times i've been there (early evening) it has not been crowded. I can't speak for the late weekend nights, however. The atmosphere is kind of "divey/hipster", but that's more than fine in my book. It's also non-smoking, which is a huge plus IMO. If you're in the area and looking for a good bar, this is it!

You will love or hate it. It has recently been tidied up a bit, but still has it's original charm. Bartenders are consistently friendly and attentive. The jukebox is top shelf from Hank to local acts. The crowd's size and makeup can be annoying. Lots of college kids who should realize they are in Scranton and not pretend to be in their bleary vision of the East Village. Hit it early for best results.

Probably my second bar option downtown. They have a surprisingly solid selection of craft/micros on draft. The crowd is fun, definitely a mix of different personalities. The biggest negative is that it can get crowded pretty quickly due to it's small size. It can be a very long wait for a drink since I've usually only seen two bartenders working, even on the weekends. If you don't get there before 10 or so, you don't have a great chance of getting a seat, if that matters to you.

Awesome bar! Great bartenders and the crowd always makes the place interesting. Great place to go to just chill out and get a great buzz Always a fun time here.

The BOG is my favorite bar in Scranton ,been going there for years along with many friends. Its kind of like my cheers !! And if your a music fan you can see some real local and not local , original music and art here. It is really a spacial place, not your average bar .