Norland Pub

Very impressed. This was my first time here and I can tell you that it won’t be the last. Just had wings and beer for dinner. I got the dragons breath boneless wings, super hot and delicious. My wife got the honey bbq, they were great as well.
They also have tons of micro brews in bottle or on tap, great beer prices too, very reasonable. The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was nice, lots of tv’s to watch the game too. Very nice outdoor seating area as well. I highly recommend this place.

Norland Pub took eight months to pay a service bill from my company. When we received the payment, it was for less than the full amount. When the owner was questioned about full payment, he was rude and hung up the phone. Needless to say we won’t be back.

We went to Norland Pub for a Tap Takeover. We decided to eat too, since we didn’t have other dinner plans.
First off, the location is odd. Hard to get in/​out on busy Norland Ave. and very little parking. Looks like it was just tossed there haphazardly. The entrance isn’t marked, looks more like an employee entrance so if you’ve never been there before and it’s dark outside, you feel a little lost. A sign or something would be very helpful. But then again, it’s a «locals» place, so I guess they all know what they’re doing.
Inside isn’t bad. A big, wrap-​around bar with comfy looking chairs and TVs. Beer signs and décor all over. The booths are not my style as the seats are just wood and no cushions. Quite uncomfortable.
We were greeted quickly and our server was ok. She wasn’t rude or impatient, but not someone I’d describe as great. She did her job and was mediocre friendly level.
The menu is so drab, just a laminated sheet of paper. Not really a big deal if the food was cheap, but it’s not, it’s expensive. I was shocked at the prices given the place.
You can order a plain burger for about $ 6. Doesn’t seem bad until you realize it only comes with a side of potato chips, and fries are an extra $ 2. In face, none of the burgers, sandwiches, or wraps come with fries unless you pay for them.
I had an oriental chicken wrap ($ 7.59). Feels like an odd thing to order at a pub, but not much on the menu appealed for the prices they wanted. It was actually pretty tasty. My hubby had a bacon cheeseburger. The cheese was some kind of cheap sauce, which he didn’t care for. The good thing about their burgers is they’re served on a Martin’s Potato Roll. That also means these burgers aren’t that big. He did note that the bacon was pretty good, crispy and not too thick.
Neither of us wanted to spend the extra for fries. The chips were, well, chips.
I did note that beer prices are really good here. We both had the Tap Takeover Troegs beer. Nugget Nectar was $ 4.75 and their specialty scratch beer was $ 6. Other beer prices on the list were good.
We’ll go back… for beer. Not for food. Food prices are way too much for what they offer (or don’t). I’ve heard their wings are phenomenal from some friends, but I cannot say from experience. They’re expensive, too, but someday we may split some while we drink our beer.
Suggestions for Norland Pub:
* Don’t come too hungry, or you’ll leave either hungry or broke.
* Don’t drive a large vehicle, there’s no room.
* Look for Tap Takeovers (typically they seem to be on Thursdays) where you can gets samples and glasses when you buy the beer. Check their Facebook page for those.

Great place to get pizza and wings. The sweet heat sauce is amazing, I wish they sold it separately. The menu prices are fair and they have a great selection of beer. It has a great atmosphere as well. Overall, a nice place to meet up and pass time.

Two stars because the wings are superb. The service has been poor each time I have been there – be it at the bar or in the restaurant. Standing in line at the bar hoping that someone will acknowledge your presence and allow you to purchase a drink is not my idea of service. The menu is filled with pre-​made foods that seem to be either reheated or deep fried. Disappointing other than the wings.

Best wings in town. This is a friendly neighborhood pub, our version of Cheers. :) The food isn’t super fancy, but they have great chili, and crab bisque soup. I’ve enjoyed most all of their meals, and their waffle fries are great. The dipped chicken sandwich is amazing. The outdoor deck a’la Margaritaville style is loads of fun when the weather is nice. Servers are very friendly and remember our favorite drinks. Food can take a long time on busy evenings, so beware. This never bothers us as this is the place we meet up with friends for drinks and chats as well as food, so we like the slower pace.

With all of the frozen and preserved foods, it’s like a Space Cowboy owns this place. It was a Saturday night about 8pm and the place was fairly full with people having drinks and food. I had a couple of drinks before ordering food, service was so-​so but the drinks were pretty weak. It’s pretty clear that the reason why they can offer such good drink specials is that they don’t put much «drink» into the drinks. The burger that I ordered was greasy and flavorless… not fresh at all. The chips that were served were pretty blah. I was still hungry after leaving all the chips so I ordered a grilled cheese, just Wonder Bread and processed cheese. Even Maurice would be disappointed with it… I mean at least get the second cheapest bread out there. Since I am a Gangster of Love they didn’t charge me for one of my drinks… which is good… but shows that they are disorganized as hell. The Steve Miller Band blaring over the loudspeaker was the only good thing at this place.
To sum it up:
Service — So-​so
Drinks — Awful
Burger — Awful
Chips — Worse than the burger
Grilled Cheese — Awful
Music — Good
I would not come here again in a million years to eat food and cannot believe how busy it was.

Great wings, a bit expensive for the location, but nonetheless they are good. Awesome beer selection!

If you like beer, you have to try the Roy Pitz double IPA. The Blond’s not bad either.

Every time. Call to ask questions I get very friendly responses and more information than I ask. Wonderfully friendly staff!

Another work function. The food was fair enough, the bar had what was needed. They have an outside area that has a Jimmy Buffet sort of flavor to it.

I really don’t know why my fiancé and I keep going back! Actually, I do know– It’s for the wings. The wings are good, I have to admit. But that’s not enough to make up for all the shortcomings. The inside bar reeks of smoke (not sure how that’s possible since PA bars and restaurants are supposed to be non-​smoking). So we go to the Norland and eat outside. And every time we’re overrun with flies and bees. Outside of the wings, the food is nothing special. I ordered fish and chips last time we were there, and it was the worst fish and chips I’ve ever had (about 75% nasty batter). The beer selection is lacking. They advertise Roy Pitz on the menu, but the last couple of times we went, they were out!

Here’s why Norland Pub (heretofore called «The Pub») is worth 4 stars:
— great food that’s not just bar food
— great bar food
— cheap drinks
— decent sized bar
— great bartending staff
— close to Wilson
That’s really the draw for Wilson girls… we can walk to The Pub. This isn’t a stellar bar by any means; it’s close to a neighborhood dive with a good kitchen. But the drinks are cheap, the location is good, and the staff are stellar.