50 Best Bars near Somerdale

“last of the dive bars fun place cool bar tenders not for preps“

“My husband took me out to Philly for an early Mother’s Day gift. He said we were going to a “speakeasy” type bar in Chinatown but I didn’t believe him. When we got to an iron screen door, he was like this is it and I was like you got to be kidding me. The owner came out, asked my husband if he knew it was a cash bar took our ids then went inside. The owner brought back our ids then took us inside to a foyer where he told us the rules of the bar. Cash only, absolutely, no photography and no phones. If you need to take a phone call, you go back to foyer area or outside to not disturb people. We agreed to rules and went inside. The bar was dimly lit with candles on each table. The decor was amazing with pictures and antiques on the wall. We were sat at a table and given a cocktail menu. The cocktails were unique and separated by whiskey, gin, vodka and rum. If you need a light since it is so dim in the bar, they will bring you a light because they brought one to my husband. There were no beers on the menu so if that is what you’re looking for then this isn’t the place for you. We ordered our cocktails and they were amazing. Since there is no phone usage, you have more of an intimate experience with the person you are with because you aren’t distracted by your phone. We sat and talked while drinking our drinks. The owner came over and asked us about our drinks and how we were doing. We then ordered another round of drinks and continued talking. We enjoyed our time at Hop Sing Laundromat. Service was great, bartenders were great, owner was great, and the ambiance was amazing. This is a great date night spot for anyone who wants to enjoy a intimate setting with a cocktail or two. I would post pictures but again, No Photography so you would have to go in order to see it to believe it. You will enjoy this experience and not be disappointed.“

“Killer cocktails! We will be back!“

“A neighborhood institution for good reason. The food is good and the feel of the the New Wave is enhanced by a nearly endless collection of autographed photos, magazine covers and LP jackets of both local and global sport and entertainment personalities.“

“Awesome menu, great vibes and really tasty food. Must try this place.“

“Mara, the manager, is one of the most cordial and friendly people. She embraces hospitality to a fashion that speaks volumes. I would recommend this place to anyone who values a fancy place, but not too fancy… just, proper. Its Gracefulness and Properness are immaculate.“

“Dope spot ....food great 👍🏾 nice vibes“

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

“I just joined Five Iron Fishtown and I love it. The location is great and I love the vibes of the inside. The hours are perfect as I generally go to use the simulators before work in the morning and work on my swing or play a round. I’ve also had a few lessons with Senior Golf Pro Matt Davis and I can already tell my swing has gotten better. With the technology they have and following Matt’s direction I feel like I’ll be performing a lot better once I get on an actual course. Highly recommend.“

“The pizza was phenomenal!!!.“

“great service and good food“

“I am giving Tattoed Mom’s all of the stars possible. The vibe is immaculate, food is spectacular, staff are top notch and it’s a super inviting place to hang out. Sunday craft night was amazing as well. Anyone on South St. needs to check out this gem. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Stopped by Yards because they had a parking lot. That was honestly our selling point. I'm glad we did.

Kelly was our server and she was absolutely amazing. She walked us through the menus, letting us know what was her favorites and what was the favorites of the regulars.

We had the wing phlight and the eggrolls. They were honestly better than I expected. The Sriracha ketchup was divine. The portions were huge. I enjoyed the bowl of chili and the cornbread.

I have no complaints and would definitely come back.“

“Delicious food, attractive atmosphere.“

“Friendly staff! Hostess was great as was our server. I only know she had a unique name. Not a large menu but what they do offer is amazing. Great atmosphere too!“

“Nice little spot, with nice energy. It can be a little tight inside, but given the shape of the building, it's to be expected. Though some people say the portions are small, I felt they were adequate and not dissimilar to say Bastia. I'm not a huge oyster person, but the recommendations were very good, especially paired with the zhug. Everyone we interacted with was lovely, but we were especially appreciative of Jordan, who gave us the majority of our recommendations.

We ate:
- psychedelicate
- stony shore
- bad boys
- broccolini caesar
- yellowtail pastrami
- crispy butterflied trout
- baby back ribs“

“Music on South St. continues thanks to Katie and Tom from Milkboy South St. You know there is a very easy way to su0porrt Philadelphia venues. Show up“

“The absolute best handrolls I have ever had and will ever have!!! I ordered the spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and spicy yellowtail handrolls. The rolls taste extremely fresh and the housemade soy sauce is incredible. The service is quick! I can't wait to come back.“

“Great bartender, incredible music selection and possibly the best burger in the city. Especially for the dollar it is the best burger. The beer list was absolutely incredible and diverse. Happy hour like everywhere in this town means two dollar off pints. Even on days like St. Patrick’s Day, they still are efficient and friendly at Fountain Porter.

Parking: It’s South Philly. You know what you’re getting into. It’s busy.

Kid-friendliness: Due to the neighborhood, there are kids around during happy hour, and strollers can be common“

“It's my first time eating from this restaurant (I got take out) but I cannot find a single fault from the experience. Keep up the good work!“

“When there are no events, a great place to decompress. Staff are friendly and take care of you. The burgers are banging, the beers are icy breezy and the frozen bacardis are a vacation at home. Stellar staff as always.“

“Killer food. Our group had the roast pork sandwich, roast beef sandwich, spaghetti and meatballs and Triangle burger. All were delicious. Such a cool space too!“

“food and drinks were great“

“Absolutely amazing experience! The atmosphere was great, the cocktails were expertly made and full of flavor, and the food was incredible from start to finish. Every dish was fresh, delicious, and clearly made with care. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome the entire time. Easily one of the best spots for great drinks and amazing food. Can’t wait to come back!“

“Me and my wife stopped by for the famous wings with house made sauce, It was super packed, only reason for giving a four star for service was because you had to go to the bar to get a menu and ask for service.

But with understanding they were very packed. The wings were very good and I would make a trip back for sure.“

“I am a regular at Spin Philadelphia. I usually go and have a very good time. I enjoy the food, drinks, and the atmosphere. I recently had a situation where someone asked security to deal with me. I was upset and started acting up because I was being wrongfully accused. Even though my night was going bad, I felt better because of the way I was treated by some staff. The security guy with the bandana and the front desk ping pong player were very nice to me. They heard me out, showed me respect, and were very understanding of the situation. They assured me that I was welcomed back anytime. I really appreciated that. Thank you.“

“Good people and fun place to enjoy a couple beers, bartenders treat everyone like family.“

“Awesome!! Never had a bad meal!! Wine was excellent as well…friendly staff ❤️“

“Under rated. Selfishly kinda hope stays that way, so can continue to enjoy a chill bar where can actually have a conversation without yelling over uninspiring music like half the places in the area, but want them to do well - so tell your peeps...the ones you actually like“

“Cocktails are so delicious and original I recommend the Dubai Chocolate Martini. The vibes are pretty nice and chill. People laughing and enjoying their time there. I will be back with some friends and family. Make sure when you go in you look to your left that’s where the entrance is do not go up the stairs unless you’re there for a private event lol.“

“I’ve been here 3x now and can’t say enough good things. The service is always great, even when it’s packed it’s easy to get drinks. The food is EXCELLENT. The vegetarian options are abundant and SO GOOD. Probably my favorite place that’s come to this neighborhood in ages. The prices are good too!“

“Best place it was a genius idea to put the game on the house next door don’t bother nobody or raise any red flags or no noise it was a sub genius move. I quoted it sub-genius is mine forever It’s mine forever!!! John burns 11:29pm on june 9th 2026.“

“Als Touristen sind wir ohne große Erwartungen ins Dirty Frank's. Wir wurden im Prinzip am ersten Tag schon als Stammgäste angesehen. Ab dem zweiten Tag, fühlten wir uns auch so. Absolut super Service, sehr nette Menschen im der Bar. Coole Jukebox, günstige Getränke. Sollte es uns jemals wieder nach Philly verschlagen, wird Dirty Frank's Bar das Erste sein, was wir besuchen werden.“

“Best bar in Philly. Kyle and the entire staff have been nothing but good to us over the years. Drink specials are great. New taco menu is fantastic. Live music and DJ nights rule!“

“Probably the best and only $4 sandwich I’ve ever had. The menu feels like you’re taking a step back in time with the prices. It’s a dive, don’t expect gourmet. Service is great, food is great, and we will be coming back for a drink next time we are in the area.“

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

“Great fusion cuisine with legit vibes and breathtaking views! It's an unexpected vibe - rooftop bar located on top of a schoolbuilding, you are prone to ask yourself “ is this right place” on arrival- lol yes it most certainly IS. Must try the wings and the drinks. We had few items off the menu none of them disappointed but the wings really stood out! The atmosphere is so nice people were willing to stand and eat!!!!! Good music - perfect for a date or after work with friends. You have to grab a panorama of the skyline which looks stunning day or night. If there was any drawbacks it would be the seating is actually old school furniture - however after a few of those signature cocktails and a couple of tunes you are going to ignore the pain of tiny little school chairs 😅 This is a Summertime MUST for us!“

“Amazing drag performers highly recommend“

“My wife and I recently celebrated our 10 year anniversary with dinner at Caletta. Everything was A1 and top notch, especially the food (including bevs), hospitality, and service. Cozette (our server who's name I may have spelled wrong) and Jimmy (at the bar) were great. We will definitely be back!“

“First time here. We are so glad we came here. The mussels, wings, spinach artichoke dip, the drinks, and santa fe egg rolls were SOOOO GOOD. We absolutely loved the food. We will be back!! Clean, nice, definitely a new go to spot!“

“what a great place with delicious drinks and a wonderful tour.“

“A fun, unique experience for quick bite/drink or to sit down and have a full meal at. Sandwich portions were generous - just remember they put the fries in the sandwich (at least for the one I ordered). The mixed drinks were delicious and creative. The menu itself is not large, but enough to cover the basis in terms of vegetarians and some other restrictions.

The atmosphere make this a fun and unique place to be, even though it can be both intimate and loud at same time. I would visit again.“

“New Mike and John great friendly and interesting bar tenders. Burgers and fries bigger and better then pre pandemic. 2 thumbs up. Always interesting crowd and not pretentious. Good food and good service.“

“You see the picture? That is a best view of the bar so sut there. Good beer, good food. The burger came with just fries and it had a very fresh seasoning: fresh heated up shallots on fries and sage seasoning. The combination you can describe in high end food places and this is just a bar! The bar is a late period design art nouveau with a pretty surprising design - whoever created it they imagined this bar in art noveau from the perspective to be seated in the middle (where they actually have a check machine now). Philly, I love you okay?“

“Oh yes, oh yes! The Jambalaya, also the Sheperds Pie are wonderful. Drink prices are very reasonable and are served from a polished woodwork bar area. Check out Blaize’s inflatable greeter at the front door.“

“Had a fantastic experience at the newest PJs location recently. Plenty of TVs, the drinks were well made and the wings were plump. I'll definitely be back!“

“We did a Sunday Funday at cake and kitchen. The food, service, and atmosphere for all perfect. Our waiter whose name was Colin was excellent. We highly recommend this location for cool drinks and a great menu.“

“Great fun! Awesome music, cool crowd. Great place to dance and celebrate life!! Yummy drinks!“

“Whether there’s an event or you’re there to grab drinks. This space is aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. They also have games you can play and typically there’s live music or a DJ. Typically there’s a diverse crowd. This is one of my favorite spots .“