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"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!

30 Ideas for That First (or next) Date

 
 

Nightlife in The Poconos
 
 
Bartender of the Year - Robin at Liquid - Crystal Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. Maybe it the accent, maybe it's the experience or maybe it's just the Martinis talking, but he's attentive, likes the customers and makes a great drink. So for as long as he's in town, visit Liquid and say "hello"
 
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?
 
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 - Dasaki– Rt 611, Swiftwater , PA New this year is Dasaki. 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? Dasaki 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, Dasaki 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 on River Road between Delaware Water Gap and Shawnee? Guess so. Since the management at the Pocono Pub is too proud to want the title. But then again, if you're embarrassed to admit you're a dive bar.... maybe you aren't.
 
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.
 
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 - Pat's 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.