So, the Saloon website describes this place as: Music, Monkey Boys, and more. ... just a damn good bar.
I must agree with this. People definitely go here for the music and the Monkey Boys. When I went I tried the infamous Bong Water Monkey Boy--a pitcher full of whatever is in the fist-full of bottles the bar tender is holding mixed with some delicious things and topped off with a straw for convenience. When on special, the Monkey Boys will only run you $5, thank you college town!
I was here one night, so obviously this is not a comprehensive review. Actually it really is just based off of how awesome it was to drink Bong Water and not spend a ton of cash. Living in a big city makes you really enjoy when you are in a college town and you can afford drinks.
Bong Water is some heavenly concoction created by the bar staff that is served in a big ole itcher. It tastes great, gets the job done, and it tastes great.
The ambience here is nice, there was a band playing when I went. They did a good job so that counts for them!
Girls were definitely not the prettiest you find in State College, but the drinks are good here and they have other good specials. A good place to go to party.