Philadelphia Brewing Co.

We came for an ASPCA event and aside from having a tons of cute cats around the overall brewery was a great time!

They had a great selection of beers and ciders. While they don’t have food offerings there are snack items available for purchase. They also have a great selection of swag that supports kitties!

The owner was also amazing! We got a tour and she stopped to talk to us in the midst of all the ppl there. I would highly recommend this place!

TLDR: Classic Philly brewery with a strong community vibe, great beers + seltzers, and the added bonus of adoptable cats during their monthly “Caturday” event. What’s not to love?

A lot can change in ten years, and while the Old Kensington neighborhood around Philadelphia Brewing Company has definitely evolved, it’s great to see this brewery still holding strong as a local staple.

The brewery itself feels relatively unchanged, same solid brews and relaxed atmosphere, but the energy around it has really grown. On the day we visited, they were hosting their monthly Caturday event with the local SPCA. That means adoptable cats inside the brewery. Beer and kittens? Say less.

The beer was just as good as I remembered, and they’ve added some refreshing seltzer options too such as the black cherry and ginger. We sipped our drinks while playing with the cats and chatting with fellow animal lovers, which made for an awesome way to spend a Saturday.

We also took a tour of the brewery and had the chance to meet the owners, which was a nice personal touch and a reminder of how community focused this place is.

Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-timer, Philly Brewing is well worth a visit, especially if you’re lucky enough to stop by during Caturday. Great beer, great people, and a genuine neighborhood feel.

No flights, but half pints available. Relaxed atmosphere. Background music is a good volume. I hate it when it's so loud you can't have a conversation.

I really wanted to like this place. My boyfriend and I were walking around Fishtown and decided to pop into Philadelphia Brewing Company because it looked like a fun, welcoming spot. Unfortunately, our experience was anything but.

When we arrived, we took a few minutes to look over the menu since I'm not a big beer drinker and wasn’t sure what to order. We let the bartender know, and she asked us to step aside while she helped someone else — totally understandable. But once we were ready, things quickly went downhill.

My boyfriend placed his order, and I asked if I could sample a few beers to see if there was something I might like. The bartender rolled her eyes and asked what I usually drink. I told her tequila, and she asked, “Well, what do you like with your tequila?” I mentioned margaritas and offered to look at the cocktail list so I could make it easy — but instead of being helpful, she told me to just “keep my order simple” and avoid asking for anything complicated. That wasn’t my intention at all — I was just trying to find something I’d enjoy. Her attitude made me feel like I was being a burden for even asking.

After we placed our order, she asked if we’d be sitting inside or outside. We said outside. She began making the drinks without telling us we needed to stay and pick them up. When my boyfriend asked how it usually works, she rolled her eyes again and said, “I dont walk out the drinks to you.”

We had never been here before, and the lack of hospitality completely ruined what could’ve been a great first visit. I didn’t even end up drinking my margarita because I was so put off. We left pretty quickly after that.

There are too many great places in Philly with friendly staff and good energy — this wasn’t one of them. Disappointed.

Worst, most disgustingly rude bartenders I’ve ever met.

Philly Brewing Company is a great sweet spot bar in East Kensington. The beer selection isn't the biggest and food isn't served but it really makes up for it by having a amazing ambiance for individual or group outings. With spacious options for both indoor and outside seating if you're out and about and want a quick drink or if you're looking to chill with people you'll find plenty of space to relax.

Another notable thing about the bar, the frequently serve for local functions in the area. If you follow them in social media, if there's a event in East be it a thrift event, pride, or anything else, Philly Brew will be serving the function.

They're also very pet friendly! Dog treats are available at the bar so it's definitely worth stopping by if you dog needs a snack break!

TLDR: Beer selection is to be desired but the variance of seating space, frequency of events, pet friendlyness and general vibe makes it up in spades!

Nice location, but the beer is mediocre at best. I want to like this place, but there are better options.

Had unprofessional encounter with Kane.
My encounter with Kane has been a strange one, in which he had put his face close into the camera during our telemed session and had yelled at me. I did not appreciate his mannerisms at all. I find him quite unprofessional and very insulting and insensitive. At end of the provider- patient relationship, he did not even recommend anyone to me, so that to move on; I find that very uncaring of him. After my third encounter, I find that his practice as a psychiatrist is unreliable and unprofessional, with passive aggressive racism. I met him through Talkiatry. I have since returned to my insurance company to provide me a proper and professional provider

We used Philadelphia Brewing company as the starting point for a self-guided brewery walking tour of Fishtown. On a cold Saturday in April the place was hardly buzzing, with a few random couples scattered about the main room.
I got a flight, which included their Kenzinger, Space Cowboy IPA, Working Cat Pale Ale, and the Pennsylvania Pale Ale. The Space Cowboy and Working Cat were both solid as was the Kenzinger. My 4/5 rating is based primarily on the beers, which were solid, just not great.
Overall, the place had a cozy vibe with a fire going. I definitely would like to come back and see this place on a peak weekend when the outside beer garden and patio are hopping.
The staff was friendly, and they have options beyond beer, including several ciders from Commonwealth Ciders (which is next door), wine, and mixed drinks.
PBC is definitely worth a stop on any visit to Fishtown.

Really cool space. The beer is beer flavored, nothing special. I will go back.

Awesome!
I went on a Monday afternoon. It was very chill inside with some light music and a few friends just hanging out inside. I got the Pilsner, really good. They have a lot of indoor seating and a bunch of seating outside as well. Plenty of parking in their lot, so you don’t have to worry about street parking. The bartender at the time was great, she’s super friendly. Bought a pint glass for a souvenir!

I'm honestly surprised we haven't been here before.

For one, the spot is exactly what I want from a local brewery. There is a good amount of inside seats but the outdoor seating is plentiful and diverse. We sat in the backyard area but they have tables across the street, which also would be a lovely time. Cornhole available in the backyard area.

In terms of the beer options, there's a nice amount of variety. I enjoyed the IPA I got and for $7/pint, this seemed very reasonable. The bartender was a delight-super nice, super friendly, and really seemed to want to socialize with the customers. I wouldn't necessarily buy these beers to go, but would come back to try some of the other ones in house.

The parking in the area is super easy, which is always a plus for Fishtown/adjacent.

We love pbc! They are more like family to us!!!

Great beer great space and Steve the bartender is great, nothing but positive vibes !

What’s up with the person behind the register? Always rude and combative whenever we come in and order. We’re not the only ones who noticed this. We love coming here but seriously, what’s the deal with his attitude?