There’s always something happening at The Nyx

CLARKS SUMMIT — Mike O’Neil, owner of The Nyx in Clarks Summit, purchased the popular bar restaurant in December 2025.

“I had been going there as a customer for years, and when the opportunity came up to buy it, I decided I couldn’t pass it up,” said O’Neil, of Ransom.

The Nyx was named Best Corner Bar & Hamburger in the Times Leader Media Group’s Best of Lackawanna promotion.

“I’ve lived in Ransom for 25 years,” O’Neil said. “I have two daughters who both help out at the bar when they’re not at work or school. The bar had been in operation as The Nyx for just about 11 years when I bought it. I kept the menu and the decorating style from the original owners, with some slight changes. I thought that would help to make sure the regulars that had been going there for years would still feel comfortable, knowing they could sit at their usual table and get their usual burgers.”

O’Neil said he brought on a chef trained at the Culinary Institute of America who makes amazing food.

“His name is Will, and he’s known to walk through the bar and talk to my friends and the regulars about what they like and what they would like to see in the future,” O’Neil said. “We added special nights like Taco Tuesday, Clam Night Wednesday, and we do trivia every other Wednesday. We also have live local bands on the weekends. I try to make sure there’s always something going on to draw new people to the bar so that they can experience the amazing food and drinks, too.”

O’Neil said he is planning an outdoor Oktoberfest celebration for Sept. 19, featuring live music, drink specials, and a mechanical bull. He said he is coordinating that event with the Clarks Summit Borough, Tommy from the State Street Grill, and Mark from The Lounge of the Abingtons.

“I love this community, and my goal is to give it a bar that feels like a familiar, comfortable place — great food and great drinks,” O’Neil said. But, equally important, a place where you always feel welcome, have a great time while you’re there, and leave happier than when you came in.”

O’Neil said The Nyx is a comfortable bar with beer, wine, cocktails and burgers served up in a casual setting, featuring TVs and a pool table.

• Service options: Outdoor seating; great cocktails; live performances.

• Address: 218 Depot St., Clarks Summit.

• Phone: 570)-319-6883

• Hours:

— Monday Closed

— Tuesday 4-10 p.m.

— Wednesday & Thursday 4-11 p.m.

— Friday 4 p.m.-12 a.m.

— Saturday 12 p.m.-12 a.m.

— Sunday Closed

• Menu highlights

https://www.thenyxclarkssummit.com/menu