12 Steps Down

831 Christian St, Philadelphia
(215) 238-0379

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Adam Brach

Solid unassuming punk-ish dive bar w/ a pool table. The owner is hilarious and very inviting, and the beer was cold and carbonated. Cheers from Chicago ;*

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

James Decker

If you voted for Hilary or Kamala - this is your dive bar. Check on the bartenders here to see if they’re able to smile.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 3

SS

Bartender asked for ids
Showed government issued ID from a foreign country, which he did not accept. Ive used this ID for 5 years across the country and never had issues. He kind of looked back when he noticed its not a local ID, i don’t know if he’s racist but he refused to serve us. And i’m 27. Anyway place stinks and the smell is terrible anyway

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

meghan sanville

The bartender Patrick is the worst.

=)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amanda !

im currently eating the best patty melt ive ever had in my life and tony was the best bartender
he recommend the patty melt

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Flora T

Overcharged me for 2 drinks ($20 for 2 stale pours???), weird vibes from these employees, and after reading the other bad reviews - definitely would not return. Disappointing experience

Ny Barber

Nice little underground bar that we discovered. My husband and I wanted to explore this area and found this spot.
It’s definitely a local hang out spot.
Bartender was super nice. They don’t have a lot of things on hand to make specialty cocktails but she improvised and made it work. Beer on tap is good.
Prices are great.
Decor is definitely an old time, basement, comfy kind of feeling. It’s very dim but cool.
Overall we liked it and recommend trying it out.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Grace Slayter

Probably my favorite since bar in Philly so far. Nice bartenders (for a dive lol) and random but I like that they have twisted tea on tap lol
Food isn't bad either

Parking: This is very close to the Italian market so parking is bad on weekends and not great on week days. Just know you'll probably have to park a couple blocks at least away and walk.

Wheelchair accessibility: It's downstairs and pretty sure no elevator ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

corey tatarka

I counted it's 12 steps,goob aar good steps

Paul Bianchi

Sarconi Mascarponi cheesesteak is one of the great masterpiece sandwiches of the city.

Kip Kramer

Nice little dive bar, good for a drop in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ms C

While the staff was attentive and very nice, half the creatures that this place attracts dont know what deodorant is or other forms of hygene/self care. Bartender made a good drink, and thats as good as it gets. I've been to better dive bars.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shawn Gorman

Counted 12 steps getting down the stairs

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jer Emy

Pro tip: this is literally 12 steps down so make sure your crew can handle stairs both going in and coming out.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

C Jones

Great dive bar!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

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