50 Best Pubs near Glenside

“The Glenside Pin is a fantastic spot that delivers on both food and vibe. The pork sandwich alone is worth the trip, tender, flavorful, and done right. What really sets the place apart, though, is the atmosphere. It’s lively without being overwhelming, welcoming, and exactly the kind of place you want to settle into for a long night with friends. A true neighborhood gem.“

“We have been coming here since it opened. We always have a fantastic time when we visit. Lauren and Joanne at the bar are amazing. It was our first time actually sitting down for dinner, Kate, our server was fantastic. Highly recommend this place“

“Great wings and beer selection. Cool atmosphere during Red October. Great bartenders and food servers. All around outstanding local pub“

“When I came in, I was lucky to have Gianna as my server not only amazing and polite, but she was very personable making great recommendations and making my dining experience amazing. Not only will I be back for the food, but most definitely will be back for the excellent service.“

“We had a great night at the Meetinghouse. Great atmosphere on a Thursday night. Place was buzzing. We had some super food, a small menu but perfect. Kinda like tapas if you want to share. Tried the mystery wine, a gamble that didn't pay off for us, it was like a fruit wine. Safer with the white. Staff and service were excellent. Friendly place and enjoyed chatting to some locals. Worth a visit and glad we searched it out.“

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

“Talk about an absolute gem, this place is unreal. Old school joint, huge menu, couldn’t believe all the options, we were there to eat and try a bunch of great offerings and did we ever. Wings were fall off the bone good, perfect sauce, loved getting them in a bowl with tons of sauce. Soup was unreal, tons of spice, perfect. Pirogies have the crisp shell, loaded with filling, tons of onions, and really filling. The crab logs are like jojos with old bay and really great in the cheese sauce. Pies were amazing and beers were ice cold. Best part, 3 guys ate an absolute ton of food for $99 before tip. I mean we were uncomfortably full, but the price was right!

Service was great. Made you feel like family immediately.

Will be a staple anytime I come to the area.“

“Really like this place. Have been coming for a few months now. They make a good drink and the food is great. Love the chicken quesidillas! The staff is friendly and attentive. The size of the bar is really big, with lots of room for the tables, too.“

“Taylor the best bartender they have!!! Always smiling and know what you’re drinking!!!“

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

“My second time at the establishment and it was just as excellent as my first. For me, hands down the best Manhattan in Philadelphia. And it was as good as my first.

I only ate French fries at my first visit having brunched earlier in Manayunk and they also were just as delicious. The Taphouse bacon burger was divine. Just the best mix of crispy edges, gooey cheese, fresh & delicious tomatoes (rare for January in the NE! ) and possibly a common , happy problem to have, SO much food. I enjoyed every bite & sip & our server for a fair sized group of more than 15 was friendly, efficient and very well organized.“

“We stopped in after work for a beer and a bite to eat. We are at the prime rib and the fish and chips. Both were cooked to perfection. Great service from the kitchen and bill a bartender.“

“Great beer and ambiance at the Fishtown location! The management and staff were so friendly and made us feel welcome! We’ll definitely go back the next time we are in Philadelphia!“

“Perfect spot to hang out with friends and shoot pool. Friendly staff and outstanding food that is available even at late night hours.“

“I use to play pool when I was younger. It was great times. Since they took the tables out im only in there 2x a year. Service still good, Greg the bar tender is awsome, food is bar food and nothing really omg special but plentiful and good prices. Ross plumbing had there Christmas party there, had a good time. Good spot small parties and bago.“

“Allow me to sing you the song of people who show up when you need them. My wife's 45th was held here and the only issue I had was that I didn't know I could have just ordered more cheesesteak egg rolls.

Great staff.
Great attention.
Great food.
Happy Wife.“

“Smegy's is my favorite little hole in the wall! Always a good time. I am always happy when I walk in & see Chris behind the bar. That guy is awesome! Good people, great prices & chill vibe. Get one of the pizzas if they have them.“

“I stopped in here during Happy Hour one Friday afternoon and had a very enjoyable time. I met some friendly people and engaged in some good conversations with the regular customers. Mostly concerning sports and alcohol beverages. All three bartenders were excellent servers and quickly replenished our drinks. Can't wait until they start serving food as they just reopened under new management. It's a small place with just a straight bar but it was a friendly atmosphere.“

“Bartenders are nice and great people“

“Perfect place for. Graduation party! Excellent food and staff and the event coordinator was very easy to work with!“

“This is my favorite place to jam at; mostly because of the atmosphere and service.. they don't serve food, unless there's a special event or music fest or something, so i left that at no stars because it doesn't apply.. their open mic is on Tuesdays and i have never played a venue that has given me as warm a welcome or that's treated me as well as McDuff's has.. free live music for all, no cover charge! And they aren't cheap on their mixed drinks.. the way i like 'em.“

“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!“

“Drinks are to margaritas 16.00 come on wow“

“Had a good time watch the game and enjoying some beer!“

“Just a great place to eat and hangout!“

“great drinks wonderful music and just a great atmosphere“

“Daly’s has 3 Diamond 7’ pool tables in the bar area, which is a huge plus. My team played in an APA tournament there last weekend and the tables play great. The service was excellent. The prices are right. The food is bar food. I’d go back and hang out in a Friday night for pool and beer. Also, pretty solid beer selection.“

“I love going here. I am not a bar person but I come in to see my friends on Sunday. I remembered my friends told me to come and watch the game. The owner was making food on the grill. It was nice. I enjoyed it. I come back every week. I never write a review. I should have done this back in September. I know I am late with this. Love this bar.“

“Lots of fun- great place to watch a game.“

“Definitely the go to spot when hitting up Suburban Square

pappardelle pasta is to die for

branzino and salmon were a hit too

Excellent service. Didn’t get the gentleman’s name but receipt said Bar Down 1“

“What an awesome place an food👍“

“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.“

“Excellent experience 10/10.“

“Very cozy and the food is excellent, prices are very affordable and the staff is very friendly.“

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

“Manhattan's cran cakes chicken franchese“

“Wow, what a find. Very good food and service by Demitrius was outstanding. I forgot my hat and he tracked me down two blocks away at the ice cream shop to bring it back to me! We will be back. We had Salmon BLT, Fish Tacos, and Hot Turkey Sandwich, all were excellent.“

“Great food, Cold Beer! What more do you need?!?!?“

“I have been here many times but tonight I tried their new menu and it was excellent. I had to the roasted squash grilled cheese and my boyfriend had the Korean shrimp po boy. They were the best food I’ve had at a fun pub. Our server was also friendly and attentive. Highly recommend“

“Great food and service. Patti was our waitress and was just fabulous.“

“The Bridesburg Pub for years is a fun place to go. There is always people that you know in there. This particular late day into night visit was awesome with our bartender, Tony, who we were all meeting for the first time. He was very friendly, attentive to our drinks, just a great guy!. My girlfriend and I were on a Chambord kick and I was impressed that they had that liqueur and Tony was no stranger in making my Chambord Sours and Debbie’s French Martini’s.

Parking: We found spots right by the Bridesburg Pub. It was Labor Day Weekend also.“

“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.“

“Not a busy night but Jennifer gave us a late date that we could make and we reciprocated by sitting down upon arrival rather than enjoying some bar time.The entire staff worked together to make it feel unrushed, and we had a much needed relaxing meal in a family environment.“

“I come here fairly regularly with my running group. This a great neighborhood bar, the owner is awesome and super friendly. The food is also better than you'd expect for a dive bar, but it still has the dive bar charm. This is easily my favorite bar up the hill in Manayunk“

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

“My husband and I have been coming here alot lately. Winter season can be pretty dull and we don't like being stuck at home all the time. So this has been our go to place to get a few drinks. Stella, Yuengling, Guiness they got it. They have others but these are our favorites. Go check them out.
We try to go during the weekdays or weeknights. If you likes crowds, Game Day is perfect for that.“

“I am amazed to have discovered this incredible pub right in my neighborhood, where I've lived for over 20 years. Surprisingly, I had no idea it was here, despite the fact that it has been around for more than 12 years. While passing by, I always knew it was some sort of bar, but in the last three years, it has undergone a significant renovation and has been transformed into an exceptionally nice pub and restaurant with expanded outdoor seating and a spacious outdoor hall. The photos and videos truly capture the atmosphere.

On Christmas Eve, my son and I decided to visit the pub in the early afternoon to grab a bite to eat. Many places were closed, and I had always wanted to visit since seeing the renovations. The Christmas spirit was alive as people were enjoying themselves, despite it being Christmas Eve and not overly crowded. Our server, Faith, who warmly greeted us and seated us, was absolutely delightful. She had a great personality and was extremely helpful with the menu, especially since I am vegan. Faith offered some wonderful suggestions. I ended up ordering a veggie pizza with a fantastic crust, homemade tomato sauce, sautéed spinach, broccoli, onions, garlic, herbs, and spices.

As someone who has been a professional chef for over 10 years and has been in the food industry for almost 35 years, I usually have certain expectations when it comes to pub or bar food. However, this exceeded my expectations. My son ordered poutine fries with tender short rib meat, mozzarella cheese, and gravy on crinkle cut fries, and he loved it. I opted for old bay fries which were spot on. The condiment tray was a nice touch, with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic right on the table.

The atmosphere of the pub is delightful, tastefully decorated, comfortable, and the people are friendly. Despite my busy schedule, which involves visiting around 10 restaurants a week, I look forward to returning to this place. It is right around the corner, making it very convenient for me. The pub is on its way to greatness, and I believe further detailing the menu with descriptions, ingredients, and cooking techniques would make it even better. The transformation of good places into great places often lies in such attention to detail.

In terms of the neighborhood, I have lived in the Harrowgate section of Philadelphia for over 20 years. When I first moved here, it was a challenging neighborhood plagued by poverty, crime, and drug addiction. However, the street I live on and the neighborhood itself are home to wonderful people. The community is diverse, with a large Latino population, African-American, Irish, Polish American, and European American residents. Prior to living here, I resided in Fishtown, which had similar circumstances but has flourished in the last 15 years with new development and businesses. This same revitalization is now occurring in my current neighborhood.“

“A great place to come in and relax with nice people and a awesome jukebox“