The Newsroom Philly

Tori and the bar staff were amazing! If you’re in the mood for a girl’s night and lychee martinis, Newsroom is perfect!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing place, impeccable service. Special shout of to our awesome bartender T! 🪬 Totally recommend you ask her to make you a drink of her choice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you’re in Philly and looking for a great spot to hang out, you’ve got to check out Newsroom Philly. The energy there is always amazing, and the staff truly make the place special. Alex, Tori, Alicia, Bryce, Alyssa, and the owners go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome and keep the vibes high all night.
And if you haven’t been there for karaoke on Thursdays, you’re missing out. It’s easily the best karaoke night in Philly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Newsroom hosted my 26th birthday party over the weekend with around 30 of my friends. It was the perfect venue...The food, drinks, atmosphere, and service were all 10/10. The manager, Alicia did so well at accommodating our party size and the bartenders/servers were lovely as well. Newsrooms very own, Zainab was also super helpful in coordinating my event. The restaurant was decorated so beautifully with red roses and hearts, which happen to fit right into my emo/goth theme. One of my most memorable birthdays to date <3

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Definitely come visit Rolando, he’s amazing and the lychee martini was the best I’ve had in a while, I sat at the bar when the tables were sold out and I still had a great vibe 10/10 would recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had a great time, the vibes were immaculate. Rolando was great and we will be back to see him. The Drinks and food were both great . Thanks

Saw a lot of mixed reviews but I took my bf here yesterday for an early bday celebration and although the place is a bit small we still really enjoyed ourselves! The food, music and drinks were oh so good! Definitely would go back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My night was amazing here, I was by myself but the hospitality I’ve received from Andy was top notch, he was amazing and the food was great as well. The drinks are to die forrrrr!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had an amazing time at newsroom for my friends bday! Sara makes the best espresso martinis!! 🫶

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sara at the bar was awesome!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely amazing experience at The Newsroom. Alyssa made our evening feel special from the moment we sat down until our last shot of the night. Her energy, attentiveness, and warmth truly elevated the entire experience.
Everything about this place is beautiful. The ambiance, decor, and music created the perfect vibe for the evening. The manager even came over to personally check in and make sure we were enjoying ourselves, which added such a thoughtful touch.
The food came out quickly with no long wait after being seated, and everything flowed seamlessly from start to finish.
It was our first time visiting, and it definitely won’t be our last. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Took a friend from out of state here and while going in with no expectations we left blown away and completely satisfied. Huge appreciation for our girl Alex who took care of the floor beautifully by herself. She was the cherry on top for this experience. Our bartender had phenomenal consistency and the food ,specifically the cucumber salad left us wanting more. To our surprise it was 12$ Thursday on select items and kareoke for a free shot so if you can’t tell already it was a blast. Uplifting environment & an even better staff, it was a birthday for the books, thank you Newsroom!

I took my girlfriend her for our Valentines dinner and Newsroom did not disappoint. Our server, Andy was amazing. He was incredibly attentive and offered great service for any questions we had, including giving me recommendations for what signature cocktail to get based on my liquor preferences. The food was decent, favorites being their take on shrimp mayo and the chicken yakatori. Definitely a good spot to hit up if you’re looking for a good date night spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I recently dined at this restaurant and had a wonderful experience overall. The food was absolutely amazing — flavorful, well-prepared, and clearly made with care. The service was equally impressive, with staff who were attentive, friendly, and professional throughout our visit.

The only drawback was the seating arrangement. The tables were placed very close together, which made the space feel a bit cramped and limited privacy for conversation. Additionally, the live performance was enjoyable but quite brief, lasting no more than 10 minutes.

Despite these minor issues, the quality of the food and the excellent service really stood out. I would definitely return and recommend this restaurant to others.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My fiancé and I had a great date night here! The vibes are amazing; the whole restaurant was decorated for Valentine’s Day which really set the mood for a great night. There was an acrobat show which was so unique and fun! The food was delicious! definitely recommend the lamb chops, steak skewers, shrimp tempura (as a roll or by itself), and the pillow talk drink! They said there will be another theme after Valentine’s Day, and there was a holiday one before this. Will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5