Finn Mccools Ale House
118 S 12th St, Philadelphia
(215) 923-3090
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We needed a place to kill time before our flight. So we just walked to this place because it was near our hotel. The service was great, and so was the food. I had the cheese teak and it was great and so were the fries. Tasty and not normal fries. Very crispy. Great beer selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in for dinner and a drink. We were kindly greeted and told to pick any table. We ordered mozzarella sticks for our appetizer, and they came out quick and piping hot. For dinner, chicken tenders, fries, and philly steak. Everything was hot, fresh, and tasty. The portion sizes are generous, and the fries came with Sriracha aioli, which was delicious. The service was also stellar, 5 stars all around. Can't wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decent pub food but and fair prices for some menu items like the meatball sub, but overall just meh at best in comparison to similar restaurants and pubs. Fries were above average.
Service Fee: There is a 4% service fee that I do not recall being mentioned anywhere on the menu or signage (but I am writing this a few weeks after visiting so may have missed-remembered). For a party of two that ends up being an about $1-2 fee
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Great place for a hang out with friends.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Drinks and service were great
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Amazing happy hour deals, and a
great staff!
I was there last night just to use the bathroom. The security guard wouldn't let me or my sister in because he can smell liquor on me. First I didn't even drink yet because we just got there. And that was one of the first places we went. I feel like he was discriminating against me because he let two females that wasn't of color in and they was clearly drunk. I will never come here again. 0 stars all the way around.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
One of the best happy hour spot Monday to Friday 5p to 7p
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Looking for a place to eat lunch in Philadelphia and this was perfect. Food was good, company was good and service was good. Happy to have found this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Real quick, reading these recent reviews I'm seeing some things that should be addressed as a consumer. No one is watering your drinks down here. That is absolute nonsense. It's not a hookah bar. What they are experiencing is called ice. Mind you, I'm no physicist or anything fancy like that but ice is frozen. When you put liquids on ice that are not at that temperature, the ice will melt. So drink faster or do shots. Trust me, no one is putting enough thought in to putting water in your tequila. This will be a long review but I did need to throw a couple of things out there. As to pricing, when you go to Center City Philadelphia, expect the prices to be higher than a local watering hole in Ohio. Location, location, location. I am a bartender only 2 blocks down the street from here. Be glad they are this affordable. If you come to my bar you will not be able to get any shot at all for less than $12. Jameson at my bar will cost you at least $15. Would you like a mixer or chaser? That's $3 more. At Finn's you'll pay $9 tops. Not to mention you'll probably get double what I'm allowed to pour. My cheapest beer? $8.25. That's for Bud Light. Would you like a Stella? $9.35. At Finn's I can get one of those Surfside vodka tea things for around $7 I believe. Really want to save money? Get a city wide. Shot and a beer for around $6. Don't expect variety. Please remember I only work 2 blocks away. Now that's out of the way I'll get to my own review.
To be completely honest, I used to hate this place. I've worked pretty close to here for the last 4 years but until about 3 months ago I had only come in twice. Those 2 visits were less than stellar. Each time I went with what you would consider regulars and I would stand for literally over 10 minutes trying to be served. I'd be patient but eventually move spots, wave, call out, whatever I could do to get their attention. Sometimes that didn't even work. When they did greet me, they were short and snappy. The 2nd time I had to get someone else to order for me. The only thing that made me keep trying then was Chris. He was always apologetic and honest about the situation. I always make it a point now to say hey to him.
About 3 months ago I had a 20 minute wait for a Lyft home from work and I was cold. So I said screw it, I'll try Finn's again. I'm so glad I did. Right when I came in, I was greeted. The bar was packed but that didnt matter. There was no sarcasm or bullshit, just him doing his job and doing it well. A great bartender can read their clientele. Do you want to talk or not? Are you celebrating or are you upset? Local or tourist? Matt read me absolutely right. He actually guessed where I worked and what I did. He made sure I was taken care of and did exactly what I needed at that moment. He didn't know me, didn't know if I'd even tip him but you would never think he was even thinking about that. I had just finished a 15 hour shift at my own bar and even though they were close to closing you would think he had just gotten there by his attitude. It was refreshing.
So I decided to go back a couple of days later. He remembered my name, which is not at all common, but my drink as well. I had a great time again so I decided to keep coming back if Matt was working. Now, in this short amount of time, when I come in after a long day I actually feel welcome. Denver, the security guard, knows my name and asks how my day is every time. If I go to the bathroom, he watches my bag and drink when he doesn't have to. He pays more attention to my stuff than I do. He makes sure I get in and out of the bathroom safely. He goes out of his way to make sure everyone in the bar feels safe.
I now know 2 Jeremy's I think. Lol. It's nice to see a place that I thought didn't give a damn make such a turn around. Clearly they got rid of some of the people that weren't attentive. So if you had a bad e
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent Beer. Food (Cheesesteak) was salty
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Ivana was soooo sweet!! Food was yummy
Food: 5
Ivana was such a queen and so friendly. Tasty food and affordable drinks.
Came with my, all adult, family of 7 after the Nutcracker. We were warmly welcomed and accomodated. The food and service were perfect. Cozy and festive!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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