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The Wooden Match

61 West Lehigh Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
610-865-1777
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Ranked #60 of 235 restaurants in Bethlehem
Price range: RM21 - RM43
Cuisines: American
Dining options: After-hours
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Dining options: After-hours
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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

I really want to love this place because it has such a great location (especially the outdoor area), but the service is always horrible. I have been there 6-7 times and each time I've waited 20min or so to get my first drink or even be acknowledged. The last time I was there, it was nearly 40min, no drinks yet.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I visited the Wooden Match this past week and found that even after the change in ownership, it was still very good. Had the chicken wings and they were great. Service was excellent and being able to finish my meal with a cigar and a ice cold beer makes it even better

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

I was a fan of the Wooden Match since it opened. However, since being taken over by new owners it has severely gone downhill. They purposely understaff then argue with customers when faced with complaints. They do have good, unique food, but unless you want to wait two hours for a burger it is absolutely not worth it. With all... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Enjoyed the food and atmoshpere, food was good and drink specials priced right. They have outdoor seating that will be great this summer at Musicfest. Not a cigar smoker and the air handlers did their job. Was a great hangout with friends.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

I went out with 4 of my friends for a friend's birthday, and overall we had a great time. We went on a Thursday and hit the beer and cigar specials. The beer list is good, the burgers are OUT OF THIS WORLD! That Bender Ender Burger is either a gift from heaven or hell....I don't know which one. My... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

If you're a cigar smoker, great. This place has lots of cigars to choose from. It also has a fairly decent beer selection with some not typically available choices of craft beers, so that's great. I don't want this review to be a rant against smokers, but I want to point out some facts to the non-smokers who may want... More

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Lower Saucon, Pennsylvania, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2012

We enjoyed dining outside. The food was great. We had a few beers and cigars. You can purchase cigars right at the bar.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2012

You can't beat the location of this gem of a property. With the patio season in gear, the live bands now showing up...Wooden Match has become one of my top places in the valley. Love the cigar bar theme, the food is very good and huge portions and the wait staff are friendly. Love it!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2012 via mobile

Awesome place! Wooden Match represents the ultimate neighborhood pub, perfected.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2012

How can you go wrong! This place is great! The ribs were tender, the beer was great. After dinner i was able to smoke a cigar have a few beers and watch the ball game from my table. where else can you do that in this day and age without haveing the pleasure police coming down on you! next time... More

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