Scanlon's Saloon
5 people recommendvia r/philadelphia, r/philly5 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend Scanlon's Saloon in Manayunk, a couple as a good option up the hill. One calls it the top bar along Manayunk Avenue, and one regular says beginners play friendly pool games there and a table is usually easy to get.
Address
Scanlon's Saloon, 4201 Manayunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/ImMakinTrees in r/philadelphia · Jan 2026
Suggests Scanlon's Saloon fits the goal, though it's a trek up the hill.
- Recommendsu/Alt_Larry_Adler in r/philadelphia · Jan 2026
Seconds Scanlon's as a good pick.
- Recommendsu/EnemyOfEloquence in r/philly · Dec 2024
Calls it their regular spot where beginners play friendly pool games, and says a table is usually easy to get.
- Recommendsu/jawnmeister in r/philly · Apr 2026
Rates it as the top bar along Manayunk Avenue.
- Recommendsu/bananapancakes4u in r/philadelphia · Jan 2026
Counts Scanlon's as a good option up the hill.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.