Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Local time in Scranton: 3:36 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (570) 343-6110 to confirm.
Location & directions
3277 Pittston AveScranton, PA 18505
About Penalty Box
Penalty Box is a bar & grill you'll find at 3277 Pittston Ave in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It's part of our guide to 68 restaurants, cafes and bars in Scranton.
Penalty Box is open daily, 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM.
The menu we have on file lists 244 items across 19 sections, including FOOD - Appetizers, FOOD - Salads, FOOD - Specialty Sandwiches, FOOD - Penalty Box Pizza, and FOOD - Wings. Listed prices range from $0.50 to $70.00, with a typical item around $9.79. Menu highlights include 12 Steamed Clams, Brisket Salad, and Beef Steak Hoagie.
Service options include delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for college students, groups, and tourists. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot, free street parking, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (570) 343-6110 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar & Grill
- Address
- 3277 Pittston Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
- Phone
- (570) 343-6110
- Price range
- $10 to $20 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
- Menu
- 244 items · $0.50–$70.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 2 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bars & grills and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Penalty Box’s weekday schedule with 45 other bars & grills in Pennsylvania. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 2:00 AM, later than 78% of them (typical closing time: 11:00 PM).
In total it is open about 105 hours a week, 25 hours more than the local median of 80. 80% of bars & grills in Pennsylvania open on Sundays, and Penalty Box is one of them.
Compared with 45 other bars & grills in Pennsylvania that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for bars & grills in Pennsylvania
Based on 37 menus with 1,586 priced items from bars & grills in Pennsylvania, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.99 and $13.97.
At Penalty Box the median listed price is $9.79, close to the typical $10.00 for bars & grills in Pennsylvania.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Blt | 41% | $7.99 |
| Onion Rings | 38% | $5.99 |
| House Salad | 30% | $7.50 |
| Grilled Cheese | 27% | $6.00 |
| Chef Salad | 27% | $12.49 |
| Wings | 24% | $15.00 |
| Reuben | 24% | $12.99 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 19% | $8.22 |
Calculated from 37 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Bar games
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Food
- Food at bar
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Penalty Box there are 7 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 8 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (2), Burgers & Fast Food (2), Pizza (2), and Cafes & Coffee (1).
Penalty Box is the only bar & grill within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is The 1905 Tavern, 2.2 mi away.
2 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaDino & Francesco's0.3 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.3 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodWendy's0.3 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin' Donuts0.3 mi
- Japanese & SushiAkita1.1 mi
What to expect at a bar & grill
Bars and pubs cover everything from neighborhood dives and sports bars to cocktail lounges, wine bars, brewpubs and taprooms. Many serve food – burgers, wings, pub fare or a full kitchen – while others offer little beyond snacks or host food trucks.
What to order
- Local beer on draft – especially at brewpubs and taprooms
- A house cocktail – cocktail bars often have signature drinks
- Wings or nachos – classic bar food
- Pub burger – often one of the best-value meals in town
Good to know
- Bring a valid photo ID – it may be checked even if you look over 21.
- Kitchens often close earlier than the bar.
- Plan a safe ride home; rideshare pickup points are common outside busy bars.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Penalty Box's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM.
Is Penalty Box open on Sunday?
Yes, Penalty Box is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM.
Where is Penalty Box located?
Penalty Box is located at 3277 Pittston Ave, Scranton, PA 18505.
What is the phone number of Penalty Box?
You can call Penalty Box at (570) 343-6110.
Does Penalty Box offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Penalty Box offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Penalty Box?
The typical price range at Penalty Box is $10 to $20 per person. Menu prices range from $0.50 to $70.00.
Does Penalty Box take reservations?
Yes, Penalty Box accepts reservations.
Is Penalty Box wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Penalty Box open late?
Yes – Penalty Box is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Penalty Box?
There are 8 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Penalty Box. Nearby options include Dino & Francesco's (0.3 mi), Starbucks (0.3 mi), and Wendy's (0.3 mi).
Are there other bars & grills near Penalty Box?
None within a mile. The closest is The 1905 Tavern, 2.2 mi away.
How much do bars & grills in Pennsylvania cost?
Based on 37 menus with 1,586 priced items from bars & grills in Pennsylvania, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.99 and $13.97.
