Bar of the Week: Manoa Tavern
It reeks of smoke, the men are foul-mouthed and poorly-mannered, hip-hop music is not even presented as an option on the jukebox, and Donovan McNabb’s tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles is a topic of heated debate at least 3 times a week.
Its sign above the front door entrance announces to Manoa Road and West Chester Pike that it is, in fact, world famous, although no official proclamation has ever been decreed, but that’s quite alright, because the local patrons know it to be true.
Most bars claim to have their own recipe to smother on their hot wings, and although the Tavern’s may quite literally be a combination of Bud Light draft, Goldschlager, and a gallon of Frank’s Red Hot, it’s goddamn good. Try them with a Fat Head on the side.
The bartenders are friendly and always greet you with a smile, and here’s a fun fact: a smile to this group of merrymakers takes the form of a “fuck you” and a “what do you want?” You feel so welcomed there that you’re practically unwelcome.
The shuffleboard table dips slightly to the northeast, so use that to your advantage. But shuffleboard usually sucks, anyway, because it’s difficult to play when you’ve been there for 7 hours.
No pool table.
An array of High-Definition Televisions to watch any sporting event of your choosing. Or the Grammys.
Usually, a group of drunk girls chain smoking a pack of cigarettes each, sitting next to the solid crew of old dudes who have been frequenting the bar since the 60s and 70s.
All around terrific place to sit back and enjoy yourself, telling inappropriate stories and getting buckled up.
You can find yours truly at the Tavern a few nights a week. I’ll be the one with the smile on.
Name: Manoa Tavern
Address: 8 N Manoa Rd City, State: Havertown, PA Zip: 19083
Telephone: 610-446-9726
-Bunny Stardust