50 Best Beer Bars near Bala Cynwyd

“Delicious food, beautiful scenery, very friendly staff.“

“The food and service were outstanding and the ambiance was perfect for our Anniversary dinner.“

“Great Sports Bar! Plenty of TVs in their main bar area and both dinning rooms. I would absolutely recommend you get the burger. It was packed full of greens, with the lettuce sauteed onions and grilled eggplant, but balanced it nicely with a big meaty patty and delicious house sauce. The fries were also exceptional, potentially double fried and thick cut, these steak fries were crispy and the perfect compliment to the burger. Staff was friendly and attentive and the neighborhood was cute!“

“Alice is the kind of restaurant that reminds you why dining out can be an art form. As a visitor to Philadelphia, the meal felt less like dinner and more like an invitation into a creative conversation between the kitchen, the ingredients, and the season itself.
What impressed me most was the restaurant's confidence. The menu is ambitious and inventive, yet never feels experimental for the sake of novelty. Each dish was thoughtful, balanced, and deeply satisfying, allowing exceptional ingredients to shine while still delivering moments of surprise. There is a clear point of view behind the food, but it is expressed with restraint and precision rather than excess.
In a city celebrated for its dining scene, it takes something special to stand out. Alice manages to do exactly that. Every course felt intentional, revealing a kitchen that is both imaginative and disciplined. There was always something unexpected to discover, which made the experience feel exciting from beginning to end.
The atmosphere complements the food perfectly—warm, welcoming, and intimate enough to encourage lingering over each course. It is rare to find a restaurant that feels both elevated and approachable, where serious culinary talent is matched by genuine hospitality.
Philadelphia is known for outstanding food, and Alice has distinguished itself as one of the most memorable and rewarding dining experiences I enjoyed during my visit. Long after returning home, I still find myself thinking about specific dishes, flavors, and moments from the evening—a testament to how thoughtfully every aspect of the experience is crafted.
For anyone visiting Philadelphia in search of a truly exceptional meal, Alice deserves a place at the very top of the list.“

“The Chestnut Hill Brewing Company has some really great food. Everything was great. They have many vegan sauces. The outside eating area is amazing. A must try and definitely make a reservation. Side parking on the street is free on Sundays of you can find. They were really busy but definitely worth the food and trip.“

“First time for us at Roots,the cook with language barrier to new staff hit a home run.Starting with just the cold water in clear carafe with glasses for us, the super nice waitress, appetizer,happy FIFA happy hour crowd, we were sold. Even the carrots were sliced gourmet style with the mouth watering meal for dinner. Would love to return here“

“We organized a meeting for our Tech Community here and had a great time! The management and staff did their best for us. The restaurant has a very cozy atmosphere, which is perfect for talking and meeting people. Also, the kitchen is great with many different dishes for every taste. The QR codes made it very easy for everyone to pay for their own food and drinks. Thank you for the great service!“

“We came right before brunch ended on a Sunday and our server was incredibly kind, inviting, and met all of our expectations. On top of that, we loved everything we ordered. We’re not often in this neck of the woods but we will be back!! <3“

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

“Tim is the friendliest bartender ever!!!!“

“Really loved this place. Superb friendly welcome and a very warm and relaxed vibe. Interesting range of beers with some mixed fermentation beers - you can see their barrel room in the back. Food looked tasty too. Very close to Snyder metro. Recommended“

“Wow what a great place! Great atmosphere, good food & the best beer on tap!! Highly recommended!“

“Excellent! The barman was exceptional, the receptionist was super warm and welcoming...Even the person that brought some small plates at the bar was nice. The food was good and the drinks were great! Beautiful setting!
Highly recommended.“

“Super friendly staff. Dave is awesome. Great beers and it’s a cool spot.“

“great service and good food“

“Wonderful meal! This was a great restaurant with great service and fantastic food. Really enjoyed our meal. We had our kids with us who are accustomed to eating out in nicer restaurants. They were welcomed despite it being a quiet restaurant and even had a small kids menu.“

“Everything is great! From the bar to the appetizer's To the servers! The food is out of this world!! Highly recommend it!“

“we live near by and get this place very often , i pretty much had all variations of food from here and it’s genuinely one of the best delis . everything is always fresh, nothing is really soggy, the chicken is super crispy. the cutlets and the italian hoagie my top favs to get from here“

“First time there. It was awesome. Burgers are to die for!!“

“Had a rare date night tonight with my husband (we have a 3 year old at home) and everything was great from beginning to end! Our server Jess P was great! We could not have been happier with the decision to dine at Rosemary! Can’t wait to head back again!“

“I ain't a drinker I was told to bring some beer for the Cookout I was invited to this Beer Place here these people are quick in and out on the Money it's clean and they'll call the police if anyone decides they wanna hang out in or outside of the Property Making there Customers safe 5 Stars ?“

“Omg the hot roast beef sandwich 😋😋 delicious! Have extra napkins“

“Stopped by Superior yesterday after a hot, dusty day at the Conshohocken Mill! Ran into your tasting rep and loved your product 💯👍“

“I understand why this is a Philly institution… you walk in and feel like you’ve transported back in time! Handwritten menu on the wall with no prices, food being prepared right in front of you.

Finally stopped in for lunch and got a hot beef & cheese (sharp provolone). While I love the modern day sandwich shops with crazy creative combinations, nothing beats a high quality yet simple sandwich like this. Fresh meat, roll, everything about it hit the spot. Added a bag of chips for $1 (sandwich was $15). My friend got the turkey special and loved it as well.

I will absolutely come back in the future whenever I’m craving a roast beef sandwich!“

“Wonderful Valentine’s dinner!“

“stop by curious of good burgers !! found GREAT burgers and FANTASTIC people! now Wolf Burger is my reg. Friday stop @ 👍🏻😋❤️“

“I had a blast at Jaxx!! The food was so delicious and everyone who worked there had great energy!! Pregame was a lot of fun with great live music. Highly recommend Jaxx for friends and families needing a fun night or day out to eat and watch Philly’s sports!!“

“Great dive-ish bar whose Sunday Happy Hour (5-7) is taking on legendary status. Great craft beer selection and interesting cocktails. Friendly place. Highly recommended.“

“Lots of beer options. Friendly staff and management“

“Source Urban Brewery, Philadelphia, PA. I hate how much I enjoyed my visit to Source Urban Brewery. Why I wasn’t looking forward to this visit is a story for another time. The young women working this evening were awesomeness. I order the pretzel. It came with beer cheese. I told the young woman how much I loved beer cheese. She said it came with mustard and beer cheese but she could give me 2 beer cheeses. I said, ‘two beer cheese please.’ I have 3 beers each was better than the last. They all had a ton of flavor. They all tasted exactly as they were described. I think they are trying to be a higher end brewery. But, they have a big bar and you never what kind of crowd the Fillmore is going to bring in. Another young woman staffer told me she liked my shirt. If you follow me you know she won the shirt off my back—bonus video; 1. Win the shirt off my back shirt presentation. 2. Bathroom video.“

“First time visiting this location and Greg behind the bar was simply amazing. Warm and welcoming very knowledgeable and created a great experience! Employees creat an experience that make even the best beers just taste that much better! Thanks for the good convos and cold beers🍻🍻“

“Absolutely amazing food!!! I recommend this place! Stop in and see what they have!“

“Great vibe & food! We were welcomed enthusiastically, and the burger, cheesesteaks, and pizza were fantastic! Keep it up!“

“Beautiful atmosphere , fun foods with great flavor“

“Cheap beer, outside TV’s and pub fare.“

“My favorite local dive, and as such everything you'd expect. Surly bartenders, affordable drinks, good rotating beer selection, campy old movies, great jukebox, questionable bathrooms. But always consistent, open 365, and populated with the local characters. 🙃“

“We had our Dad’s 70th birthday party in the room downstairs last weekend, and everything worked out so well! Kristina was wonderful with answering all of my questions (I had a LOT, lol), and the party went off without a hitch! They even managed to put a slideshow of pictures up on one of the TV’s for everyone to view, which I very much appreciated. The food was great, the room was clean and comfortable, and Shannon, our bartender, was amazing! Highly recommend booking the space if you’re looking to hold a party!“

“Drove by Springfield Ale House a bunch of times before ever going in. We have been there twice in the last few weeks and I could kick myself for waiting so long to go in. Can’t wait to go back. Good selection of beers on tap and some excellent cocktails as well as a great food menu.“

“Great place. Really nice staff. Lots of space. All the best beer. Best spot in Springfield (Delco) to grab a drink with friends.“

“the holy trinity of wings, drinks, and sports on the tv. came by high recommendation from a local foodie group. if you try anything you gotta do the chiodo wings, that sauce should be wholesale! and ask for molly she's a sweetheart!“

“Amazing staff. Good selection of board games. $3/person to play how ever long you want is a steal. My only complaint is the type of food served; most of it is greasy, so you don't actually want to touch the games while you're eating. Which kind of defeats the duel purpose of a board game cafe.“

“the food was excellent and the service was wonderful and everyone was friendly they are a 10 all the way around definitely going back“

“First time there, went thanks to Diner Drives and Dines recommendations. The WIT was so good. Atmosphere and service was awesome.! Love the vibe there. We will be back!“

“The food and service were outstanding and the ambiance was perfect for our Anniversary dinner.“

“Great craft beer menu. We ordered a few appetizers: plain nachos (large plate; very cheesy & delicious), margarita pizza and fried pickles (both were very good). Bartenders were very attentive. It’s a converted bank so you can still see the vault which is a cool feature. Highly recommend.“

“Awesome selection of beer, found all the beer I was looking for..

Appreciate the beer advocate ratings being included in the refrigerator, I'd come with a list in my head, but this would make it easy to pop in and try something new.

Will be back!“

“Great atmosphere and great people.“

“Depending on how packed and who's tending bar, the wait time for a drink varies- gotta be patient. The frozen "Henny" (lmmfao) colda--.. that's not Henny.. that's whiskey, trust me, I have my certification. Long story. But TuuuuMmmmm... Other than that- it's definitely a great place to go and have a blast. The Brazilian fiery haired bartender is a must see. She's cool ? Great place to chill out and play pool, if it's not crowded. Highly recommend“

“I have been coming to Freddy & Tony's since i was born! As soon as you walk in they make you feel like your family. If you do not speak Spanish or know how to read Spanish that is not a problem here their menu is biligual, and so are the staff. This place is were I go to get a home style meal from the islands. My favorite is their sweet plantain, stewed chicken, arroz con gandules, and salad(***put oil and vinegar on it not salad dressing it cuts the fat from the food you're eating to refresh you pallet). They have tons of options to choose from too, just know that if you going here on a Saturday or Sunday be ready for a crowd because this is THE best place to go for Puerto Rican food in Philly!“

“We had an amazing time. The owner Jim was very accommodating and our server Chris was amazing! Not to mention to food was great as well. I highly recommend!!“