The best bars & nightlife in Luzerne County

Smoke Rings Cigar Bar is your hometown hangout for a proper cigar session plus seasonal and specialty drinks, rotating IPA and locally brewed beer on tap, and a full lineup of whiskey, scotch and more, with weekly trivia, poker, live music, and the community vibe that makes regulars stick around.

From the Tamaqua newsletter, October 12, 2026

When that itch for saucy, jumbo wings and a cold pint hits, Bottlenecks delivers with its legendary wings, cheesesteaks, gourmet burgers, and loaded mac. Grab a hand-crafted cocktail or their famous orange crush, choose from 14 drafts, and settle in for the game with friends.

From the Tamaqua newsletter, October 9, 2026

Whether you’re posting up after work or meeting the crew, The Q Sports Bar & Grill keeps it classic with cold drinks, pool and darts, and wings locals swear are the county’s best. Easygoing pub energy, solid menu, and zero fuss, just the kind of Hazleton hang you end up calling yours.

From the Tamaqua newsletter, October 10, 2026

Whether you’re craving wings, jumbo shrimp, or a solid burger from their Burger and Smoked Specials lineup, 4th Street Pub in West Hazleton delivers the goods, including vegan options and pub fries. Easygoing vibe, reasonable pricing, and a drink list that keeps friend groups happy.

From the Tamaqua newsletter, October 18, 2026

If you want a night that feels a little special without leaving town, Cabana's Restaurant And Bar leans upscale with seasonal plates, spot-on presentation, and signature cocktails that actually earn the "signature" tag. Cozy enough for date night, polished enough for networking... and the service rarely misses.

From the Hazleton newsletter, September 23, 2026

If you want a place where service continues after service, American Legion rallies around Hazleton’s veterans with benefits assistance, health advocacy, and career counseling, plus educational programs and social events that actually feel fun. A solid spot to plug in, lend a hand, and find your people.

From the Hazleton newsletter, September 21, 2026

The newly revamped Embers Terrace is open with more room and refreshed bites, Party on the Patio keeps the bands rolling, and live harness racing is back at Pocono Downs. If you need a reset, Mohegan Pennsylvania also lines up comedy, Champagne Brunch at The Hive Taphouse, and late-night hangs.

From the Wilkes-Barre newsletter, October 22, 2026

River Grille is your easy win for scratch-made comfort food, weekend brunch that actually hits, and the big deck while the weather still behaves. Between rotating Pop Up Bars and weekly trivia, it’s an easy call for a low-lift night with friends.

From the Wilkes-Barre newsletter, October 14, 2026

This week, let Margarita Urban Beer Garden handle dinner and the vibe with authentic wood‑fired pizza from a Naples‑imported oven, signature frozen margaritas, and handcrafted beers, plus a lively entertainment lineup that plays just as well for family hangs as it does for after‑dark catchups.

From the Wilkes-Barre newsletter, October 16, 2026

Breaker Brewing Company keeps Wilkes-Barre fun with fresh house beers, rotating Saturday firkin tappings, and a menu that nails the comfort-food cravings, pizza to wings. Toss in live music, trivia, and bingo, and your group chat suddenly has plans.

From the Wilkes-Barre newsletter, October 19, 2026

For more than 25 years, River Street Jazz Cafe has been NEPA’s go-to for intimate, eclectic live music that actually sounds great, with a slick new lighting setup. Grab a burger or salad, sip a cocktail, and catch local favorites or national acts without leaving the neighborhood.

From the Wilkes-Barre newsletter, October 18, 2026

When you want legit BBQ, a burger that means business, and a lineup of house-brewed beers, Benny Brewing Co. delivers with picks from crisp pilsner to tropical shandy and tart gose, plus wood-fired pizza and weekly features. Pop in this week.

From the Wilkes-Barre newsletter, October 12, 2026

If you're itching for a change of pace this week, The Mines lines up regular events and a lively bar vibe that makes it easy to rally the group, sip something cold, and let the week fade out. Keep an eye on their calendar and show up ready to have fun.

From the Wilkes-Barre newsletter, October 11, 2026

If your week needs a friendly pint and a plate that eats like a hug, Crisnics delivers with homemade comfort, daily soups and rotating specials. Settle in at the giant oval bar, catch the game, or linger on the covered patio with an Orange Crush or classic Half & Half.

From the Wilkes-Barre newsletter, October 6, 2026

Craving something expertly mixed? Lispi's Cocktail Lounge is all about artisanal mixology, a curated lineup of high-end spirits, and bartenders who actually listen, guiding you from near-perfect classics to inventive signatures in a sophisticated ambiance that turns an ordinary Wilkes-Barre night into a small win.

From the Wilkes-Barre newsletter, October 10, 2026

Heat Bar & Night Club is under new management and the weekly lineup is stacked. Start with Sip & Paint today, then keep it rolling with Karaoke Thursdays, the drag-fueled Inferno Fridays, anything-goes Wild Card Saturdays, and Game Night Sundays, because Wilkes-Barre weekends deserve a proper glow-up.

From the Wilkes-Barre newsletter, August 15, 2026