48 Best Pubs in Philadelphia

“what an incredible refurbishment of a classic center city building!!!!!! the bar staff was great in every possible way including both johns and the beautiful young woman who was working with them on thursday night!!!!! the beer and booze selection is above reproach and just one piece of advice... if you like or love tullamore dew, don't drink the honey version“

“Great menu and service. They have but lost their touch after all these years. Great place grab dinner before a show.“

“Was very nice people friendly“

“This bar curates a good vibe. The music is awesome. I Shazammed most of it. The closer you look the more cool, custom, design work you notice in the bar. The drink menu is perfectly rounded.Staff and service is def above average and friendly.The food menu may be too limited for some but I tried and enjoyed:MusselsBaked ClamsBread+ButterRoast beef sandoFriesBurgerThe fat burger is among the best in the city, but it's a weekly special (plz make it a regular thing). The roast beef sando is also incredible but I just like burgers way more.The fries are done to perfection. Someone in a lab coat tested all the kinds of fries and cooking methods to get to this point.“

“Fall of the bone wings with great flavor. Only wish they could also be crisper but just my personal preference. Still delicious nonetheless. The fried Ravioli with the marina sauce is also a fave of mine. Place is small so we always order out.“

“I definitely recommend Wolf Burger! I got Fries and the BBQ bacon ranch burger and the flavors were out of this world! Roll was great, the cheese on the burger was melted perfectly, and overall the burger had a really unique flavor! The black and blue burger was super good too! Super happy to have tried this place and definitely will be back!“

“Took my God Daughter for our monthly brunch date. EVERYTHING was delicious. I ordered shrimp n' grits w/ scrambled eggs, GD had chicken n' shrimp n' waffles. Bill treated us like pure royalty.“

“Curran’s makes some of the best wings in Philadelphia & they have for years! Excellent atmosphere & service! There is both indoor & outdoor seating! Great place to take in a game & grab drinks with friends! 10/10 would highly recommend!“

“Super chill neighborhood gastropub. I met a friend for drinks and food here. We loved the place, vibe, food, and drinks. The whiskey honey wings will make you move in! The First Kiss cocktail was tasty! The beer selection was awesome too. Service was prompt, friendly, and super helpful.“

“Pretty good selection of beers and there are more than enough TVs to tune in to watch whatever local game you’re trying to catch. I think the service could be a bit better but other than that, it’s a fine little watering hole for locals.“

“Ya'll if I could give them a higher rating I would. First, the bartender was great he knew the food so well and explained what was the best. My partner and I are vegetarian and vegan and he was patient and very knowledgeable about how the food was cooked and tasted. We have tried a lot of veg food in Philly and typically it's pretty good . But, this one was by far the best bar food. Their Reuben was fucking phenomenal. I grew up eating meat and seriously this tasted liked home . They marinate it and smoke it like they would pastrami. The combination of all the ingredients were delicious. We also ordered the veggie burger and it we good and hardy. It was made with kasha root. The outer crisp added a great texture to it.“

“A must try hidden gem in the neighborhood. Unique Belgian beers and stouts. Must try the Hercule Stout if you have beef of any kind. Don't underestimate the vegan seitan sandwich. Packed with umami flavor and very satisfying. Wife had the Steak Frites salade and really enjoyed it. Dessert was the lime pie - very tart and very good.“

“Awesome place! Highly recommend…great beer selection and tremendous grub!“

“Great place, selection of spirits and the food is outstanding! Check out the bartender Eddie, that's my guy“

“Great service, food and drinks. Dylan was our bartender and server. On point with everything, friendly and accommodating. We will be back!“

“Went for the first time on Sunday. Drinks were delicious. Food choices were plentiful and food was great. Outside courtyard was perfect for a warm spring day. Great place to watch the game. Service was good. We will definitely be back to try more menu items. Plenty of street parking“

“Outstanding service and food at the bar! Waitress working the bar area was solo and killed it! Always a go to!!“

“Great food and great people and drinks“

“Excellent local spot. Dennis is a great host and I've had a great time every time I've been.“

“Cozy neighborhoods bat great staff. always going the extra mile for their customer's. rated mid level where the delight app could take them“

“Nice local pub with pretty good eats and a nice beer selection. The food overall was very good but took a while to come out, especially considering we were one of the only tables ordering full meals.All sandwich and cheesesteaks come with the choice to add fries for an extra $4. Since we had already gotten fried pickles and split 10 wings, we probably could have skipped this, and the fries were fairly unremarkable. Fried pickles were excellent and the wings are as good as advertised.My firebird turned out to be an excellent choice. This cheesesteak comes with jalapenos, bacon, and a habanero cheese that gave an awesome kick. Wow! The 1/2 lb bacon burger looks small but is A LOT of burger and was tasty. The French onion was a unique take on a cheesesteak and came with a cup of jus on the side to dip. Nice touch. The pulled pork was slow cooked and full of BBQ flavor without being oversauced.Id like to come back here again sometime for either their Tuesday sale on wings and trivia night Wednesdays. Thanks for a solid meal!Vegetarian options: There are three entrees on their menu set aside as vegetarian options.“

“good spot to eat in the backroom which hardly anyone knows about LKim is great good food . Bartenders need to learn how to work the remote for the music , It is Bose system that you can adjust for each end of the bar and the right channel is off along with the bass . lol I always listen to music when I am there .“

“The setting is great. The service is exceptional…and yes Ray I’m speaking about you! The food is incredible! We highly recommend the duck meatballs. If we were at home we would have licked the bowl lol! We go into Philly a lot from Bucks. This is absolutely out new go to on the way home. Ty Black Squirrel for a great experience!“

“Great Food, Great atmosphere...“

“On my first ever visit to Philidelphia, I chose to try this place (the nachos looked good on the online menu). When I walked in, the place had an intriguing atmosphere. It was self seating - I didn't see the menus on the table, and the server noticed, so, he grabbed me one and brought over a water, before I even requested anything! I ordered the Nachos with the spicy (not hot, just flavored with spices) chicken - it was So good and the bowl was suitable for 2 or more to enjoy. The plating was intriguing! It was Delicious! While I was eating, the server made me feel welcome, joking that I wasn't the Only one who didn't notice the menus (another party that came in missed them, too!). I returned afew days later with my husband, had to show him some of the city and have him try the nachos - we both Inhaled them! Despite a Large party being there, the server came right over with waters, got our order and had it brought out quickly. We were impressed with the service, despite the large party. I Highly reccomend this place! Try the nachos!! The giant pretzels look delicious, too!​“

“A wonderful spot to see intimate music shows. Great staff, menu and drinks. Just be prepared for the steep stairs that go up to where the music is on the second floor.“

“So happy I happened to stumble into this place. The neighborhood bar this area was lacking! Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu haven’t had a bad item yet. Usually get the boneless wings. Kelline is one of the nicest people and bartenders you are ever going to come across.“

“Best little local pub just off Passyunk. We dropped our grandchildren off after having them over the weekend, and stopped here to grab a bite to eat and a cocktail before heading back to New Jersey. I had Poutine and it was amazing! My husband had a brisket sandwich with a Brussels' sprouts. We will definitely be back!“

“Perfect location for private events. We had our daughter’s 1st birthday here and they made the whole process simple and seamless. The staff were great, food was delicious, and the room was spacious. Definitely recommend!“

“What a fantastic spot to watch the Eagles game. Food that we had (cheesesteak eggrolls, wings and tacos) were all fantastic. Probably the best service I've ever had in a bar. Every time one of our group of six drink was even close to empty, they were right on it. Can't wait to go back again for another game!“

“Despite the other reviews that I read that only gave this phenomenal bar one or two stars, I come with facts! No emotion! Just facts! I work for Southwest Airlines, and I visited this bar during one of my Philadelphia overnights. I had an incredible experience. I would give them 10 stars if it was possible. Furthermore, I met the manager, and he, too, added to my incredible experience. I travel across America every day, and I know what to expect from a good establishment. If you are ever visiting Philadelphia, then do yourself a favor and visit Con Murphy's Irish Pub! You will enjoy yourselves.“

“Great neighborhood establishment.“

“For Pete’s is one of our favorite places, the staff is so friendly, the food is always good and Ryan makes the best cocktails!“

“Great beer. Great bar food.“

“very nice good service friendly staff“

“Went here with my dad and his buddy and the time we had was great. This bar offers loads of drinks from bottled beverages to cocktails, all for good prices. I even tried the portobella stuffed mushrooms and they were well-cooked and seasoned. There's also darts and a classic pinball machine in the far back which is always nice to see.Overall, I would absolutely recommend this bar to the locals or close friends.“

“Bartenders are nice and great people“

“Bartenders are friendly, down to earth, relatable, efficient, and the females are not too bad on the eyes either. I never have a bad time there. As far as I'm concerned, there is no better spot. Everybody is welcome and it's a melting pot that just works.“

“We came here for a late night snack and were surprised by how good it all was. Karaoke Sundays, Music bingo Wednesdays, Quizzo Thursdays. And food specials all week!We got the bang bang wings and whiz whit fries. The fries basket was hefty. The wings were crispy and juicy and the sauce was very tasty and not spicy.I also dipped my toe in karaoke and everyone there was so nice and encouraging.We definitely will be back.“

“My wife and l went last night. Great little bar. Great burgers and fries. The collectibles in the shadow boxes took me back to my childhood. Great vibe. Low key. Great beers. Coming back. Oh yeah, they have board games.“

“nice people good atmosphere just did all around great time!“

“***THEY NO LONGER SERVE FOOD*** I needed to point this out immediately as I went for their pierogies, as those awesome pictures are all over previous Yelp reviews. The person who made them now works at The Garage in Fishtown. This is a bar. You can have food delivered, as we watched many people do from DoorDash during our one afternoon here. They have great bartenders, and the prices are good, but if you want specialty cocktails, this is NOT the place for you. I wanted a lemon drop martini, and he almost laughed (lesson learned). It's a neighborhood bar with great people and a fun atmosphere.“

“If you like wings this is your place a hidden gem. 50 cent wing night on Thursday nights you can't go wrong ten wings for five bucks 3 of us had three orders two sodas and one Corona $27.50. this place is right off of 2nd Street mummers row at Snyder and you never know who or what you will run into. I had a great time and I will definitely be back and I recommend this place highly.“

“Walt's has been a GREAT EXPERIENCE for over 30 years for me! I am not a regular but when I feel like I am in a party mood with an OLD SKOOL feel I go there because I know I will be satisfied! Good music, drinks, and good food has always been on top of the list! They have a great patronage there! CHECK THEM OUT☺“

“Stopped in for a quick bite. Quick seating, great service from the bar staff at the high tops. Loved the French onion soup. Just what I needed to take the off the cold of the night. Solid pours, good music. What you'd expect from the name, honestly. Place starting filling with a younger bar crowd about 9:30.“

“Nice Irish pub in South Philly. Went with my GF. I had the House burger which was delicious with onion rings (pictured). My gf had the Shepard's pie and she devoured a good chunk of it before I could take a photo. We shared the Bacon Mac and cheese as an appetizer.“

“It's a friendly neighbo4hood bar that has a few gaming machines for us degenerate gamblers. Located nearby Frankford hospital in case you hit a big jackpot and go into cardiac arrest. It is a friendly group of people that appear to frequent this Tavern so go ahead on down and enjoy yourself.“

“Castle Roxx is my go to stop. Every time I come I have a great experience. All of the bar tenders always are amazing and work so hard to make my experience the best in Manayunk. Eric and Vinny are two of my favorite bar tenders. They make even the slowest nights the most fun. I normally come during the week, as opposed to the weekends, and I never regret it.“