The Pub on Passyunk East

It's the POPE. No bad time is ever had even if you bring 20 people with you on a whim.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pope Burger

One of my favorite local dive bars with a huge selection of beer. The food is always on point and the staff is top tier when it comes to service. The pope burger is hands down the best thing on the menu imo

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options available

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger, Pope Burger, Wings

Nice little spot. Everyone seems laidback.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

This place is hands down one of the best bars in Philly! The chopped cheese here is a game changer—one of the best I’ve ever had. Seriously perfect every time! And if you’re lucky enough to have Bella or Ken serving you, your experience will be unforgettable! Don’t miss this spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burger, Grilled Cheese with Bacon and Side Salad, Burger with a Fried Egg, Nachos with Beef, Seitan Cheesesteak, Pierogies, Pete’S Coffee Wings, Chicken Nachos, Rudoff It's Apple Cider Bitters Honey Whiskey Dabest, Chicken Fingers, Pete’S Chicken Wings, Buffalo Wings, Pope Burger

POPE is our favorite place on Passyunk Ave. It's a great neighborhood bar with an impressive beer selection, friendly staff and quality food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pierogies, Pete’S Chicken Wings, Pope Burger

The place was recently shut down by L&I for health reasons. Even before that the staff were mostly hateful & discriminatory. Poor service, overreaching bouncer, overall psychosis. IDK if the unhealthy air made them this way? I wouldn't go in there. Especially since there are so many better bars just steps away.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Great bar with fantastic vibes. All of the bartenders are extremely nice and the service is always good. The food is fantastic, and its a regular spot for me and my partner. Beer selection is always on point too. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great bar and restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really fun place that has everything I like in a bar - good drinks, good food, good vibes. It's not too loud so I can hear my friends and not too dark so I can see them!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings

Huge beer selection. Well done bar food with interesting specials and vegetarian options. The staff is hard working and awesome. Love this bar.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings

Came here after a show. Haven't been in a few years. But was hanging out with some vegans and was like... no, no ,no we must go to POPE! I was thrilled. They were very impressed. Staff was friendly as hell and steered them to choices they loved..
Food was incredible as always.

Vegetarian options: Seitan Galore!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seitan Cheesesteak

Steep bar

Stopped by the pub on a whim while having a short stay on the south side. It was so great the first night that my partner and I came back on our second night!

Dim lit pub with elevated and affordable food menu. Was surprised to see the Croque Madame on the menu and had to have it, along with Chesapeake Fries, Chopped Cheese, Pierogies, Pickled Egg…(not all in the same sitting).

Aside from loving the bar aesthetic, Kevin made us feel like regulars, which was appropriate since our trip was to research housing. We sincerely loved the hospitality from him and the rest of the staff. Can’t wait to call Philly home and have the POPE as our new spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chesapeake Fries, Pierogies

Met my partner here for an after work drink. The bartender was just rude. Miserable. Bro I get it I bartend too. But you made us feel unwelcomed uncomfortable and unwanted. I tried to get his attention and of course I don't know the guy's name so I say hey big dog. Apparently he took great offense. I offered my apologies and asked for him name. "Doesn't matter" . Tried to smooth it our by asking about his shift. "Great till you came in." Bro in this day and age that can be taken in many different ways. I'm indigenous. clearly ethnic. That statement can come with a ton racial implications. And since he wouldn't clarify how am I supposed to know what he meant.

Rarely ever make a review and I wasn't going to until my partner voiced how they felt and the concern they had. Just do better guys. We get it's late it's a long day. I don't even need great service just not uncomfortable service.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

Friendly staff, good beer, and a great burger

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger

Another place to visit in South Philadelphia. Not to be missed.