Marywood University Opened Bar None Restaurant
The new public-facing venue is located within the campus Nazareth Student Center.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Dining Out
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Marywood University has officially opened Bar None, a new bar and restaurant located in the Nazareth Student Center at 1300 University Ave. The facility serves as a public-facing community gathering space for students, families, and local Scranton residents.
Why it matters
The university established the venue to provide a shared social environment for the campus and the surrounding community. Its opening marks a notable departure from existing university alcohol policies.
The cashless establishment offers a NEPA Butcher Block Meal priced at $19.99 and a deep-fried spaghetti appetizer for $9.99. Alcohol service is available starting at 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, with all-day availability on weekends.
The players
Marywood University
This private Catholic university located in Scranton provides higher education and campus facilities to a diverse student body.
Gourmet Dining
This company provides food service management and catering operations for higher education institutions.
The details
Gourmet Dining funded the project and currently operates the facility, while students from the Marywood University School of Architecture contributed to the bar's design. This new addition creates a specific exception to the university's standard alcohol policies.
Timeline
Bar None opened to the public during the weekend of October 10-11, 2026.
Culture Shift
The opening of Bar None follows the broader trend of universities integrating public-facing commercial enterprises into their campus infrastructure to bridge the gap with the surrounding community. This move shifts the traditional view of campus boundaries by inviting neighborhood residents into student-centric spaces.
Area residents should note that the facility is a cashless establishment, meaning patrons must be prepared to pay with digital methods or cards. Guests visiting the Nazareth Student Center should also be aware of the specific alcohol service hours starting at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.
The takeaway
Visitors planning to dine at the new facility should ensure they have access to cashless payment options before arrival. The venue offers a unique opportunity for Scranton residents to experience campus dining amenities previously reserved for the university population.
Further reading
Learn more about local culinary options in our Dining Out section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Scranton Times-Tribune.
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