I've been to Duffers on a few occasions. Summer nights is when I usually go. Good atmosphere, good drinks and happy hour specials. The food is not so good. The menu is small, however it's reasonably priced. They do offer all you can eat crabs sometime during the week (I can't remember the exact day). There are two bars, one on the restaurant side and another in the back with games and music. The bartenders are always friendly on either side. Overall this is a nice place to go if you're looking for some local fun, especially during the summer!!
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Dan L.
French onion soup very disappointing. Food was dry and unappealing. Would not recommend.
(1)
Stefany G.
Slightly far from where we live but from time-to-time we venture up here bc we like the buffalo chicken dip...we were disappointed the dip portion is much smaller than before. The cheesesteak eggrolls are pretty good and my husband said got the sliders which he said he would have again. I had the cob salad for my meal and was extremely surprised when it came out and had lunch meat in it. The beer selection is good and we still like the dip despite smaller portion so at some point we will be back but maybe not as frequent.
(3)
Angel H.
I stopped in because I heard from another place that they did takeout beer and I had never done that before. I am such a tourist. The bartender was nice and I made friends with the manager on duty because he was helping me with my beer selection. It wasn't very busy at the time but the people that were there were really enjoying themselves, so I wished I could've stayed and had a drink there but unfortunately I couldn't. Seems like a very fun spot.
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Rick J.
Fun place good drinks, nice crowd. My Friend had the pizza she loved it! I had the steak rolls. They was over cooked and dry. I could not eat them. They didn't charge me. All in all I will come back and try something else
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Andrea P.
I had to upgrade this rating from 3 to 4 stars after coming here a few times now. The crab quesadilla is actually really really good. I also love their drink specials - they have different ones for every night of the week that start at 8pm. Happy hour is M-F 5-7. Ultimately, Duffers has great prices for drinks on special, good & decently priced food, and a good amount of traffic on the weekend and during sports games.
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Elizabeth D.
Good food. Service was pretty bad.
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Joe G.
A quick review I just had a firehouse burger with steak fries. It was a take out water with a couple buddies from work so I can't say how the service was but nobody was complaining that there order was wrong and my burger was especially good. All in all I have no complaints lettuce and tomato were on the side. My to go order came hot and delicious.
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Becca E.
I've been here a few times. Never had any complaints. Nothing spectacular, but as others have said, it's a decent place to go to get out for a bit. The buffalo chicken dip is pretty yummy. I've been here with my dad for lunch/dinner but also come just for drinks with friends after work. Appeals to any age group
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Sarah K.
They close at 2. We got there at 1:25, the door was locked and the guy complained at us for 3 minutes before letting us in for just one beer. Then when we asked for the checks (despite there being 4 of us who were clearly just all friends) printed out one receipt. When we told him we were separate he complained some more. Don't bother coming here as it's clearly just an inconvenience to them to serve customers. They're also needlessly expensive. A simple draft (not craft) beer was over $5. I would never come here again.
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James K.
The food here is nothing short of a disappointment if you plan to have a serious dinner. There are a few unique options but the majority of the dishes lack quality and presentation. The hummus platter was a joke. In short, it's an Iron Hill for the less fortunate, their menu strives for that appeal but falls on it's face. If you must eat here, just go with the wings and sweet potato chips (and crab legs, when available).
(2)
Michael B.
Don't make this your life changing destination and it can be a really good time. I think the two distinct bars are a really big plus. If you prefer laid back conversation and just hanging out stay up front. If you want a more suburbia club atmosphere, are a smoker or want to dance then hit the back bar. The drinks are reasonably priced, made well and they have some craft beer on tap. Kids, it is not going to get any better than this in Marcus Hook so enjoy it.
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Ray J.
My first visits to Duffer's Mill was when it was called the Peppermill Tavern. I knew a few of the barmaids from my claymonster high school glory days. It was always a good place to swill a few brews with friends after work, or watching the Eagles or Flyers on the week-end,or just returning from a concert night in Philly. Duffer's Mill ,fully refurbished and with an excellent menu today and delightful,friendly staff shines like a pirate's lost gem in the Indian waters of Naaman's Creek(named for Chief Naaman of the Lenni-Lenape tribe who hunted and lived in these Claymont woods in Colonial times. I would highly recommend Duffer's Mill to the hungry ,late-comer on the town or the ornery neighbor in need of a get-outa'-da-house evening break from the daily grind. First dates and lovers can also enjoy a romantic ambiance here too.
(5)
Fran S.
Good food good atmosphere. Back game room gets pretty ghetto at night but the front bar is a good crowd.
(5)
Mike G.
Service was good however the food left much to be desired. The shrimp Lejon was over cooked. The ribs were dry and tasteless. The steak was overcooked and tough. The casadillas were awful. The best part of the meal was the onion soup. The atmosphere was good and the bar was great. Great band. I would not recommend going there for food.
(1)
German S.
Great fun bar. Great for happy hour $1 Coors light n 50% off appetizers..great food , great cried and most important great company.
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Michael W.
Driving around in Northern DE, or as I call it, the valley of ash, which this area best reminds me of. But giving it such a "Gatsbyian" connotation may seem too poetic for such a blue collar area, but maybe that was the point Fitzgerald was trying to make? With the very industrial nature of Philly Pike in Claymont, with the steel mill and Sunoco refinery, it's hard to believe there are any good places to eat and drink in what appears to be a desolate land, especially at 11:30 at night. We were hungry, and apparently Bourbon Street lost its liquor license, which is the whole reason we were up that way in the first place. So, in need of a drink after a long night, we hit up the dive Mojo 13 only a quarter mile down the road. We asked the bartender for food that wasn't a 7-11 or Wawa, and he recommended this place called Duffer's. It's literally right over the DE/PA line in Marcus Hook, off to the side of a back road, nestled in the trees, slightly after an I-95 underpass. It was most unusual. There is a front and back bar. The front bar is very calm and low key, more for the locals looking to grab and drink and relax. The back bar is filled with loud music, cigarette smoke everywhere, and very rambunctious locals. We checked out both bars to take in the scene, got some typical bar food (wings and crab dip), and enjoyed the night. This was on a Tuesday night, but the bar was jumping like it was a Friday. Friendly staff, no problems. Not the most exciting establishment, but what do you expect?
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Thomas M.
Had a great time!!! Great atmosphere, tons of drink specials and good food. The night I was there the had a band playing and they even have a separate side of the building with a DJ is you want to get your dance on. I will definitely be returning!!!!
(5)
Richard G.
Sunday service party of 8 service was slow burger was "prime angus beef" put was no difrent then a burger king burger. the roll was huge at least a 1/2 inch gap around my burger. every one got a burger and all with same results, and drinks were not well made at least my bottled beer was tasty. After a 30 min wait for our food 10 min for drinks, we didn't see anyone for another 20 min. after an hour and a half we had paid out bill and moved to the bar. after 25 min i was aproached by the manager joann and asked if there was something wrong with my service wich i said yes it took forever to get food and drinks and then my bill and she said well your tip was not 18 to 20% and i was taken back by this and took my party of now 12 some place else, i remember when this place was good and fun but now the bartender doesn't know how to make mixed drinks and shots is terrible.
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T R.
At first when I got a night out to myself and the girls said "hey lets go to Duffer's for karaoke night" I thought, sounds like fun. When I walked in the atmosphere was very nice and I thought this is gonna be a fun night. I was slightly wrong. As I walked up to the bar I had the bartender..one of two.. pass by me several times, smile less and what seemed to be arrogant. I was finally waited on without a smile a hello or anything that would resemble we're glad your here. I sat down at our table and was very happy to be greeted by a very pleasant server. She gets a thumbs up. She was attentive and nice. And I was happy with her service. Then I did the worst thing I could do. I put in a karaoke slip. I began to sing to the worst sound system I've ever heard. When I tried to get the girls attention I was quickly ignored. I saw a girl who told me she was a DJ try to get the girls attention to adjust the sound. No such luck. After all the girl running the show was about 25 so of course she needed no help. She's been doing this for years. To sum it up for my experience this is a very nice building with a lot of potential and bartenders and DJ's with very little care about making the customers feel good to be there. Would I go back. Probably not but if friends invite me I would give it another try hoping that the staff was just having a bad night.
(2)
Christopher C.
Huge bar brawl at Duffer's that drags in all of Upper Chichester's police force: abclocal.go.com/wpvi/sto…
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Larry C.
Good mix of the old crowd and the new crowd, cheap beer, and good food. This is the newest of the Duffers chain, located in Boothwyn. If you go in, there is a restaurant area for eating and whatnot off to the left of the front bar. The front bar is big, and has both booths and barstools to sit in. Live entertainment can be found on the weekends. The bartenders are nice and friendly, as well as usually pretty quick with the drinks. Generally, I'd say the bar up front is the classier area... smoke free and usually an older crowd. There is also a game where you can pay 2 bucks and attempt to catch a live lobster. If you catch one, they'll cook it for you, free of charge. The bar in the back, in the "game room" if you would, is a bigger more open area, with pool tables, darts, golden tee, etc. The crowd back there is always a younger crowd, usually around the college age, and up a bit. It can get quite smoky in there later on, as smoking is allowed and is practiced quite often. It's a good place to hang out and is usually quite busy straight through closing time on the weekends. As far as the food goes, it's a relatively small menu, which is disappointing. I have tried several items on the menu, and heartily recommend the salmon with garlic sauce if you're looking for dinner. The cut of salmon is small, however, for the $14 the plate costs. The blacked chicken and perogies was quite delicious, and much more of a meal than the salmon. By far my favorite "munchies" food there is the ham and cheddar melt. It's loaded with ham and cheese, loaded onto a delicious pretzel roll, with a side of fries. Goes well with a couple of Yuenglings. Beer choices are mixed, some macrobrews and some microbrews. Decent selection compared to other bars in the area, however nothing great. I usually end up drinking Yuengling as it's $2.50 per draft, and I'm a fairly broke guy. All in all, not a bad bar in suburbia.
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Address :1600 Naamans Creek Rd
Marcus Hook, PA, 19061
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Groups : Yes Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Music : DJ, Live, Juke Box, Background Good For Dancing : Yes Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : Yes Outdoor Seating : Yes Has TV : Yes
Fe B.
I've been to Duffers on a few occasions. Summer nights is when I usually go. Good atmosphere, good drinks and happy hour specials. The food is not so good. The menu is small, however it's reasonably priced. They do offer all you can eat crabs sometime during the week (I can't remember the exact day). There are two bars, one on the restaurant side and another in the back with games and music. The bartenders are always friendly on either side. Overall this is a nice place to go if you're looking for some local fun, especially during the summer!!
(4)Dan L.
French onion soup very disappointing. Food was dry and unappealing. Would not recommend.
(1)Stefany G.
Slightly far from where we live but from time-to-time we venture up here bc we like the buffalo chicken dip...we were disappointed the dip portion is much smaller than before. The cheesesteak eggrolls are pretty good and my husband said got the sliders which he said he would have again. I had the cob salad for my meal and was extremely surprised when it came out and had lunch meat in it. The beer selection is good and we still like the dip despite smaller portion so at some point we will be back but maybe not as frequent.
(3)Angel H.
I stopped in because I heard from another place that they did takeout beer and I had never done that before. I am such a tourist. The bartender was nice and I made friends with the manager on duty because he was helping me with my beer selection. It wasn't very busy at the time but the people that were there were really enjoying themselves, so I wished I could've stayed and had a drink there but unfortunately I couldn't. Seems like a very fun spot.
(3)Rick J.
Fun place good drinks, nice crowd. My Friend had the pizza she loved it! I had the steak rolls. They was over cooked and dry. I could not eat them. They didn't charge me. All in all I will come back and try something else
(3)Andrea P.
I had to upgrade this rating from 3 to 4 stars after coming here a few times now. The crab quesadilla is actually really really good. I also love their drink specials - they have different ones for every night of the week that start at 8pm. Happy hour is M-F 5-7. Ultimately, Duffers has great prices for drinks on special, good & decently priced food, and a good amount of traffic on the weekend and during sports games.
(4)Elizabeth D.
Good food. Service was pretty bad.
(4)Joe G.
A quick review I just had a firehouse burger with steak fries. It was a take out water with a couple buddies from work so I can't say how the service was but nobody was complaining that there order was wrong and my burger was especially good. All in all I have no complaints lettuce and tomato were on the side. My to go order came hot and delicious.
(5)Becca E.
I've been here a few times. Never had any complaints. Nothing spectacular, but as others have said, it's a decent place to go to get out for a bit. The buffalo chicken dip is pretty yummy. I've been here with my dad for lunch/dinner but also come just for drinks with friends after work. Appeals to any age group
(4)Sarah K.
They close at 2. We got there at 1:25, the door was locked and the guy complained at us for 3 minutes before letting us in for just one beer. Then when we asked for the checks (despite there being 4 of us who were clearly just all friends) printed out one receipt. When we told him we were separate he complained some more. Don't bother coming here as it's clearly just an inconvenience to them to serve customers. They're also needlessly expensive. A simple draft (not craft) beer was over $5. I would never come here again.
(1)James K.
The food here is nothing short of a disappointment if you plan to have a serious dinner. There are a few unique options but the majority of the dishes lack quality and presentation. The hummus platter was a joke. In short, it's an Iron Hill for the less fortunate, their menu strives for that appeal but falls on it's face. If you must eat here, just go with the wings and sweet potato chips (and crab legs, when available).
(2)Michael B.
Don't make this your life changing destination and it can be a really good time. I think the two distinct bars are a really big plus. If you prefer laid back conversation and just hanging out stay up front. If you want a more suburbia club atmosphere, are a smoker or want to dance then hit the back bar. The drinks are reasonably priced, made well and they have some craft beer on tap. Kids, it is not going to get any better than this in Marcus Hook so enjoy it.
(4)Ray J.
My first visits to Duffer's Mill was when it was called the Peppermill Tavern. I knew a few of the barmaids from my claymonster high school glory days. It was always a good place to swill a few brews with friends after work, or watching the Eagles or Flyers on the week-end,or just returning from a concert night in Philly. Duffer's Mill ,fully refurbished and with an excellent menu today and delightful,friendly staff shines like a pirate's lost gem in the Indian waters of Naaman's Creek(named for Chief Naaman of the Lenni-Lenape tribe who hunted and lived in these Claymont woods in Colonial times. I would highly recommend Duffer's Mill to the hungry ,late-comer on the town or the ornery neighbor in need of a get-outa'-da-house evening break from the daily grind. First dates and lovers can also enjoy a romantic ambiance here too.
(5)Fran S.
Good food good atmosphere. Back game room gets pretty ghetto at night but the front bar is a good crowd.
(5)Mike G.
Service was good however the food left much to be desired. The shrimp Lejon was over cooked. The ribs were dry and tasteless. The steak was overcooked and tough. The casadillas were awful. The best part of the meal was the onion soup. The atmosphere was good and the bar was great. Great band. I would not recommend going there for food.
(1)German S.
Great fun bar. Great for happy hour $1 Coors light n 50% off appetizers..great food , great cried and most important great company.
(4)Michael W.
Driving around in Northern DE, or as I call it, the valley of ash, which this area best reminds me of. But giving it such a "Gatsbyian" connotation may seem too poetic for such a blue collar area, but maybe that was the point Fitzgerald was trying to make? With the very industrial nature of Philly Pike in Claymont, with the steel mill and Sunoco refinery, it's hard to believe there are any good places to eat and drink in what appears to be a desolate land, especially at 11:30 at night. We were hungry, and apparently Bourbon Street lost its liquor license, which is the whole reason we were up that way in the first place. So, in need of a drink after a long night, we hit up the dive Mojo 13 only a quarter mile down the road. We asked the bartender for food that wasn't a 7-11 or Wawa, and he recommended this place called Duffer's. It's literally right over the DE/PA line in Marcus Hook, off to the side of a back road, nestled in the trees, slightly after an I-95 underpass. It was most unusual. There is a front and back bar. The front bar is very calm and low key, more for the locals looking to grab and drink and relax. The back bar is filled with loud music, cigarette smoke everywhere, and very rambunctious locals. We checked out both bars to take in the scene, got some typical bar food (wings and crab dip), and enjoyed the night. This was on a Tuesday night, but the bar was jumping like it was a Friday. Friendly staff, no problems. Not the most exciting establishment, but what do you expect?
(3)Thomas M.
Had a great time!!! Great atmosphere, tons of drink specials and good food. The night I was there the had a band playing and they even have a separate side of the building with a DJ is you want to get your dance on. I will definitely be returning!!!!
(5)Richard G.
Sunday service party of 8 service was slow burger was "prime angus beef" put was no difrent then a burger king burger. the roll was huge at least a 1/2 inch gap around my burger. every one got a burger and all with same results, and drinks were not well made at least my bottled beer was tasty. After a 30 min wait for our food 10 min for drinks, we didn't see anyone for another 20 min. after an hour and a half we had paid out bill and moved to the bar. after 25 min i was aproached by the manager joann and asked if there was something wrong with my service wich i said yes it took forever to get food and drinks and then my bill and she said well your tip was not 18 to 20% and i was taken back by this and took my party of now 12 some place else, i remember when this place was good and fun but now the bartender doesn't know how to make mixed drinks and shots is terrible.
(1)T R.
At first when I got a night out to myself and the girls said "hey lets go to Duffer's for karaoke night" I thought, sounds like fun. When I walked in the atmosphere was very nice and I thought this is gonna be a fun night. I was slightly wrong. As I walked up to the bar I had the bartender..one of two.. pass by me several times, smile less and what seemed to be arrogant. I was finally waited on without a smile a hello or anything that would resemble we're glad your here. I sat down at our table and was very happy to be greeted by a very pleasant server. She gets a thumbs up. She was attentive and nice. And I was happy with her service. Then I did the worst thing I could do. I put in a karaoke slip. I began to sing to the worst sound system I've ever heard. When I tried to get the girls attention I was quickly ignored. I saw a girl who told me she was a DJ try to get the girls attention to adjust the sound. No such luck. After all the girl running the show was about 25 so of course she needed no help. She's been doing this for years. To sum it up for my experience this is a very nice building with a lot of potential and bartenders and DJ's with very little care about making the customers feel good to be there. Would I go back. Probably not but if friends invite me I would give it another try hoping that the staff was just having a bad night.
(2)Christopher C.
Huge bar brawl at Duffer's that drags in all of Upper Chichester's police force: abclocal.go.com/wpvi/sto…
(1)Larry C.
Good mix of the old crowd and the new crowd, cheap beer, and good food. This is the newest of the Duffers chain, located in Boothwyn. If you go in, there is a restaurant area for eating and whatnot off to the left of the front bar. The front bar is big, and has both booths and barstools to sit in. Live entertainment can be found on the weekends. The bartenders are nice and friendly, as well as usually pretty quick with the drinks. Generally, I'd say the bar up front is the classier area... smoke free and usually an older crowd. There is also a game where you can pay 2 bucks and attempt to catch a live lobster. If you catch one, they'll cook it for you, free of charge. The bar in the back, in the "game room" if you would, is a bigger more open area, with pool tables, darts, golden tee, etc. The crowd back there is always a younger crowd, usually around the college age, and up a bit. It can get quite smoky in there later on, as smoking is allowed and is practiced quite often. It's a good place to hang out and is usually quite busy straight through closing time on the weekends. As far as the food goes, it's a relatively small menu, which is disappointing. I have tried several items on the menu, and heartily recommend the salmon with garlic sauce if you're looking for dinner. The cut of salmon is small, however, for the $14 the plate costs. The blacked chicken and perogies was quite delicious, and much more of a meal than the salmon. By far my favorite "munchies" food there is the ham and cheddar melt. It's loaded with ham and cheese, loaded onto a delicious pretzel roll, with a side of fries. Goes well with a couple of Yuenglings. Beer choices are mixed, some macrobrews and some microbrews. Decent selection compared to other bars in the area, however nothing great. I usually end up drinking Yuengling as it's $2.50 per draft, and I'm a fairly broke guy. All in all, not a bad bar in suburbia.
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