Pat's Bar

On one of my many trips to Hawley, PA - my friend brought me to Pat's for a couple of games of pool and to experience one their infamous hamburgers. As you walk in, a pretty decent bar and an old fashioned juke box greets you. Towards the back is the pool table with some high top tables scattered about. Jeans, shorts, t-shirts and sweatshirts are the "dress code" here, there is definitely no dress to impress at Pat's.

The burgers, well, let me say this, my pictures do them absolutely no justice. This is one incredibly delicious, monstrous burger with all the toppings and are made with Pat's "secret" seasonings, pure goodness in every bite. Without a doubt it's up there on my top 10 burger list. There is not a kitchen here - these burgers are made on an enclosed grill off to the side of the bar, I've never seen anything like it. There are some other selections such as pizza, grilled cheese, hotdogs, chicken sandwiches and others, but the burgers, pickles and potato chips served on paper plates is the way to go and what they're known for. Add a cold beer on tap to that and you've got the perfect lunch! I was loving everything about this place, this is country living at it's best.

Pat's is a great place that is extremely popular with the locals and where you go to hang out and relax with friends, for hours. A head's up if you're a nonsmoker, like me - in Hawley there is no, "no smoking ban" so ashtrays are everywhere. This was something I had to get used to, but it didn't take very long. I will be going back to Pat's whenever I visit Hawley and it's something I'll always be looking forward to.