Scanlon's Saloon

You know how they say nothing good happens after midnight? Well, that's even more true when you stop by Scanlon's after midnight. Only six beers on draft, and one is nonalcoholic. Someone kept ringing up the Barry Manilow on the jukebox. I love the old crooner, but once is enough.

That said, bartender and other patrons were very friendly. There's a pool table and darts in the back too if activities are your thing.

Scanlon's is a nice, usually quiet, neighborhood corner bar (i definitely don't consider it a dive). I always forget to take pictures, but the interior is open, attractive and clean. There is lots of wood (one of my favorite things in a bar) and there is framed memorabilia hanging all over the walls (my favorite is a1911 letter from the Yuengling Brewing Co in which they offer this guy  employment and travel expenses). They also have a pretty decent "library" in the back, Shuffle Bowling, a dart board and a game of Connect 4 available (there were at least 9 really good books on their bookshelf of about 20 okay ones.) The bartenders are all awesome, the customers are mostly all friendly, they have free sausage and hotdogs during Philly home games, and, best of all, they have two pretty decent pool tables that are almost aways open (though they DO cost $1.50 a game these days).

The prices are average ($3.50 for a lager, various specials depending on day and time), the jukebox is pretty great and random (the other night we heard Toby Keith's "Red Solo Cup" followed by Rihanna's and Drake's "Take Care"), and if you want food, D'Antonio's is only a half a block away. Whether  to watch a game, play a game, or just to drink a beer and read a book in peace, Scanlon's will not disappoint.

Word to the wise: Parking is rough, but it's only about 3 blocks from the Rec so if you can find a spot on Roxborough ave, Mitchell or Pensdale, you should grab it and save yourself the usually long and futile hunt for a spot down by Manayunk ave...

Scanlon's is my favorite dive/local/corner bar in Roxborough/Manayunk.  Everyone is super friendly, and it's a classic Philly neighborhood bar with its eccentric regulars and foul-mouthed sports fans.  It's a dive, but it's not shady, and the women's bathroom is surprisingly clean.  It's so old school that there's a lending library in the back, and there might be a crock pot of homemade food on any given random night (although they did just start serving food, fried pub fare, I think - have yet to be brave and try it).  Unlike the first review, I think the prices are pretty standard ($2 PBRs, $2.75 Coors Lights and various specials).  They have a couple of TVs and wireless internet (good for when Comcast is down).  You'll find pool tables, board games (I think Connect 4 is making a resurgence), friendly bartenders and interesting patrons to keep you entertained.  Cash only with an ATM.