Delco Bar of the Week:
The Secane Station Tavern
I get off at the Secane Station, and walk across the street to the “Secane Station Tavern.” Most people don’t even know this place exist, which is the way they like it and its the way I like it. Rumor has it, the reason for the odd unwelcoming behavior of the bar, is the fact that the owner has to split the profits with his bitch of an ex-wife, which is why a dollar has not been spent on the place in the last 10 years.
With 2 tube TVs and one plasma TV that still has the packing tape around it, this isn’t even a place you would want to go to watch the game. I walk in with my friends Pesci and the Doob to 3 old men sitting as far as part as they possibly could engaging in zero conversation as they quietly sipped their beer and reflected on where they went wrong in life. There was a jukebox, but no music was playing. The bartender, who is surprisingly attractive, greets us with a good old, “why the hell did you come to this bar?” “3 Budweisers” is my only response.
The below review is the only one I could find online at this link, and it does a swell job in capturing the mood of the bar. (It should be noted that I have no idea who Carl is, or if he even works there anymore.)
“Carl, the day bartender is unpleasant, and moody.Very unpleasant to be around, and generally just negative about everything. He spends much of his day talking negatively about all the other staff members.I have seen him humiliate customers, who are struggling finacially, and has a power struggle going on, with other bartenders making certain they know he's the Boss!!!
The owner either is oblivious to all of this or isn't aware of the situation.. Either way it is hurting his business. I witnessed Carl's juvenile behavior just today, when I stopped by for a cold beer after my walk in the neighborhood.The night bartender was coming on duty and he made it difficult for her to start her shift in some kind of power play.It was embarrassing.
If your looking for a fun night out on the town, I would not reccomend you visit The Secane Tavern.
Shame , really, as it's a clean, comfortable place, but needs some management to remove such a negative employee.
G.from the neighborhood.”
I believe I speak for everyone in Secane when I say, “Fuck you G.” I don’t go to the Secane Tavern to feel better about myself or for some pleasant experience. I go to the Secane Tavern for some cold beers and maybe a slice of that sandy Imperial pizza I like so much.
Next time you are in the area, I suggest you walk into this place, sit on one of the many empty bar stools, order a Bud Heavy, and shut your fucking pie hole. And if the bartender gives you shit, you probably deserved it, but tell him to go fuck himself anyway. The Secane Tavern is not a place to go for a good time; it’s a place to drink and forget about the fact that you are missing your front 4 teeth.