Beer Boys

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  Beer boys, while located right in the college scene and pulling huge crowds of youngins, is a safe haven for the craft beer lover in wilkes barre.  With a larger tap selection than even Arena B&G, beer boys is my favorite bar in WB.  The happy hour is long and great, and the beer selection is full of craft beer mainstays and a constantly revolving stash of seasonals.  
  
  Can't make up your mind?  Order the paddle!  When you finish your beers you can use it on the naughty young lady who you're sure to find not far from reach.  Yes, the ratio there is usually pretty good and mostly filled with young people.  Unless it's a UFC night, in which case you'd be best advised NOT to spank anyone with your paddle.  Beer Boys airs just about every UFC fight, and they draw a whole lot of testosterone.  As a lover of UFC, I don't really mind though.
  
  As far as food goes, the burgers are delicious, better than average I'd say, but not quite as good as Arena, or the heralded Anthracite.  Their chicken fingers are also pretty tasty, but I'll be honest, I don't come here for the food.  
  
  If I could count all the good times I've had here on two hands, I'd have some pretty weird looking hands.  Highly recommended.

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  Posted on 12.28.12 Joseph P.

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  Other than the cigarrette smoke- place was awesome! Great beer selection, friendly staff, and good looking folks.

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  Posted on 12.08.12 Johnny E.

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  Made the mistake of visiting this place during an MMA fight night. YIKES. I had been here before for a beer or two, but I was never very impressed. If you like beer with your sausage parties, you'll dig, I guess.

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  Posted on 07.23.12 Angela G.

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  I do greatly enjoy walking through these doors.  A few months ago my friends said "We are going to Beer Boy, you wanna come out?"  My reply, "Where the hell is Beer Boys?"  And the journey began.  We took a ride and my taste buds and belly were very happy we did.  On my first Pilgrimage there we took to the skies and sat up stairs.  The down stairs bar being pretty crowded and we couldn't get near the bar.  This normally turns me away, but I wasn't driving so I had no choice but to go on, full speed ahead.  
  
  Once we got up stairs I was much relieved to see a bar I could get to and get my self a beer.  I knew going in there was a great happy hour, but until I put my money down on the bar, and saw how much of it came back, I was a skeptic.  This place has an amazing Happy Hour... and it is every day!  On top of the great price you pay for your drinks, the selection of drinks is out standing.  
  
  They have a great craft brew menu, and if you have read any of my other reviews you know I am a beer guy.  They have like 30 some taps, and a huge bottle list.  They carry a great variety of seasonal beers.  And with such great drink prices, you can try some great beers and still walk out of there with a George Costanza wallet!
  
  There are only so many ways I can say I like their drink selection and prices, so we will move past that and head into their food department.  You may think being so close to Wilks and Kings, they wouldn't care to much about food.  It would be all about the drinks to get the kids in the bar, then they will eat anything.  But you sir are wrong.  The food is pretty damn good as well.  Their quesadilla is awesome and flipping huge.  They also have food specials depending on the day of the week.  
  
  The only down side I can see here is the parking.  The bar is on a narrow street and the lot is pretty small.  But I always seem to get there early enough and get a spot.  Also the proximity to the schools is plus in the regards to parking.  This allows many of the student patrons to walk to the bar, rather than drive.  
  
  I give Beer Boys and A+.

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  Posted on 10.28.11 The Meepers G.

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  This place is pretty sick.  They have I think 36 drafts on tap at any given moment, and happy hour puts everything at half price, every day, from 8-10pm
  
  Perfect for catching a playoff game in pretty much any sport, considering they have TV's lining the outer wall and the inner wall around the bar, with usually 3 or 4 different games on depending on the season.
  
  The prices for craft beers are unbeatable.  Pints of beers that'd usually run you $10-$12 for a 6 pack, for anywhere between $1.25-$2.00.
  
  A great place for people who really like good beers, sure they have Miller Lite and all that water-beer, but why torture yourself when you can get a hefeweizen, creamy stout, pale ale, or IPA for under 2 bucks?

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  Posted on 04.20.11 Dylan M.

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  Beer Boys is one of the reasons why I love going home to Wilkes-Barre. They have more than 50 quality drafts and the price cannot be beat.
  
  I went here for Happy Hour that ran from 9-11pm where all the drinks were half off except a few drafts. What does that mean for craft beer drinkers? Founder's Breakfast Stout ($2), Founder's Cerise ($1.75), Southern Tier Creme Brulee Stout ($2.50), and Dogfish Head 90 Minute ($2) at blow out prices typically seen at Ollie's Discount Warehouse! I felt bad because the beer was so under-priced but hey, its not my bar. These weren't old kegs either. The beer tastes as fresh as I have had it else where. The crazy part about it, is that all those beers I just listed were served as pints, not in tulip glasses or snifters. Its very easy to have a great time on only $20. They have great prices on domestics but I can't see how you could drink a Miller Lite with all the other exceptional beers to choose from at comparable prices. The only draw back to the happy hour pricing is that a few drafts are should be included in happy hour but I guess the manager didn't update it in the computer or they forgot to put it on the board. Either way, it should be more clearly marked or the customer should be given the benefit of the situation. Yes, I am being greedy!
  
  The interior was recently redone. The downstairs bar is huge and there are usually about 4-6 bartenders behind the counter so getting a drink is not usually a problem. Upstairs is more open and they host DJs and other live entertainment there. I stick with the downstairs bar. The only drawback to the downstairs bar is that there isn't much room between the chairs around the bar and the walls. Navigating toward the bathroom can be a bit difficult. Because of this layout, its hard to take a group of more than 6 people out and be able to see and talk to everyone without constantly readjusting your position
  
  They draw a large college crowd because of the proximity to Wilkes and Kings. I was probably the oldest person in the bar the two times I went. The crowd is usually chilled out and relaxed. People move out of your way when trying to make it to the bathroom which is nice. Then again, there is the occasional meathead D-bag, but I guess you'll have that at a college bar.
  
  I didn't have the food but the menu is typical wings, pizza, fries and other average bar food.
  
  Beer Boys does NOT have an ATM on the premises but they take both cash and credit card.
  
  There are plenty of servers who make sure you have a full glass. I didn't wait more than a few minutes to get a refill. They aren't pushy about getting another beer, unlike certain other places.
  
  I added Beer Boys to the list of must go places in Wilkes-Barre for good, cheap beer. With this place and the Arena, Wilkes-Barre is starting to finally get the craft beer movement. Cheers!

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  Posted on 12.30.10 Frank R.

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