The music and dancers were excellent but that’s where my positive thoughts on this place end. Paid the ten dollar cover to spend 20 minutes waiting at the bar being completely ignored by the bartenders who were serving people who had just walked up. Overcrowded, overrated, understaffed. Maybe stop letting people in at the door if you can’t accommodate them? I’ve worked in the service industry and I understand how busy Saturday nights can be but this was horrible. Finished my very expensive drink and left with my friends who had similar experiences. I am visiting Philly and this is the only place where I’ve had bad service all week. Fully don’t bother.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Denise Thompson
Well, used to frequent this spot regularly, but never again. My husband took me out for my birthday and the staff here forced him to separate from me. He waits at the bar for TWO entire hours to get me a drink and the staff refuse to acknowledge him standing there. I was appalled, they made us feel like absolute garbage. As we were departing, I did have a good chat (HENCE THE 1 STAR) with security who let me know the staff is known for ignoring and picking and choosing who they'd like to serve. Let me break something down, you serve drinks.. you're not doing rocket science. Let's come off our high horse.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dawne
We had a blast with our group of friends and neighbors at the Trestle Inn - the music was great and the beverages and overa vibe were on point. We adored the dancers, and we danced our rumps off!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olivia W.
Stopped in for their Thursday 5-8pm happy hour, stayed for the go-go dancer and the all-vinyl DJ! This place truly is special, frozen in time. The historic venue/bar has so much charm and life in it still. DJ Hardbargain and dancer Butterfly Jones made the space so cozy and vibey! 10/10 recommend for a drink out with friends and a sweet spot to dance.
C. Brant .
Great hidden tavern, low light and great owner/
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Deegan
Was just up for walking on the Railroad Park with my buddy Jojo and we decided to check out the Trestle Inn ( i haven't been there in a long time) and we happened to walk in on David Bowie Night ( 6 to 9 pm) PLace was packed and full of good vibes , my only trouble was the bar staff was mixing sophisticated drinks so they had a hard time just getting me a simple BEER! The line for drinks was like a scene out of BAR RESCUE!! Other than that the David Bowie show/DJ was fantastic! The people were all enjoying themselves overall and the bar staff was trying their hardest but the flow of people just kept coming in to the Trestle Inn flooding the dance floor , nice to see people still LOVE David Bowie!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Noah DeSimone
Waited 40 minutes to get the special charity cocktail for their benefit night. Finally get to the bar (event is still going on) and now the cocktail is 16 dollars? I’m done with this place, just go to a real dive that won’t hose you. Plenty of longtime good ones in town that this place copycats
Jen Murray
Cool spot with go-go dancers in an inconspicuous area. Gives off a disco vibe. The bar as a whole is small so it can get crowded and we had to wait awhile for drinks. They could use more people behind the bar during busier nights. Also had to pay a cover. Overall, fun experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Kylie DiBuno
I'm convinced 70% of these reviews must be fake, as I had the worst experience at this bar. In concept it should be a good time, vinyl, live music, go go dancers, 5 star dinning cocktail prices... That's where it takes a turn down, never been to a dive bar with such expensive drinks. Also had an ridiculously off putting experience with a manager named Jess or Josie or something, wish I remembered. Moral of the story, find another dive bar.
Samuel Iaccarino-Faye
Delicious and affordable food and drinks for happy hour at the
We went there 1.6.24: awesome vinyl disco set with a great vibe of fellow denizens. Importantly there was ample room to dance and it wasn’t overly crowded, which is critical for busting a groove. Drinks were standard fare, and acceptable. Ultimately, we truly digged the community vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
wang bei
If you like drinking, eating, and socializing, you can come and sit there if you have nothing to do. It feels pretty good?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
bawbee
They don't let you bring bags inside, unless its a purse.
Joylene Ceballos
Definitely get a whiskey cocktail and be ready to dance!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Nick Barrett
This place needs a big dusty binder. Not sure what's in the binder. But it's there..and it's dustyEdit: still needs a dusty binder
The music and dancers were excellent but that’s where my positive thoughts on this place end. Paid the ten dollar cover to spend 20 minutes waiting at the bar being completely ignored by the bartenders who were serving people who had just walked up. Overcrowded, overrated, understaffed. Maybe stop letting people in at the door if you can’t accommodate them? I’ve worked in the service industry and I understand how busy Saturday nights can be but this was horrible. Finished my very expensive drink and left with my friends who had similar experiences. I am visiting Philly and this is the only place where I’ve had bad service all week. Fully don’t bother.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Well, used to frequent this spot regularly, but never again. My husband took me out for my birthday and the staff here forced him to separate from me. He waits at the bar for TWO entire hours to get me a drink and the staff refuse to acknowledge him standing there. I was appalled, they made us feel like absolute garbage. As we were departing, I did have a good chat (HENCE THE 1 STAR) with security who let me know the staff is known for ignoring and picking and choosing who they'd like to serve. Let me break something down, you serve drinks.. you're not doing rocket science. Let's come off our high horse.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We had a blast with our group of friends and neighbors at the Trestle Inn - the music was great and the beverages and overa vibe were on point. We adored the dancers, and we danced our rumps off!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in for their Thursday 5-8pm happy hour, stayed for the go-go dancer and the all-vinyl DJ! This place truly is special, frozen in time. The historic venue/bar has so much charm and life in it still. DJ Hardbargain and dancer Butterfly Jones made the space so cozy and vibey! 10/10 recommend for a drink out with friends and a sweet spot to dance.
Great hidden tavern, low light and great owner/
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was just up for walking on the Railroad Park with my buddy Jojo and we decided to check out the Trestle Inn ( i haven't been there in a long time) and we happened to walk in on David Bowie Night ( 6 to 9 pm) PLace was packed and full of good vibes , my only trouble was the bar staff was mixing sophisticated drinks so they had a hard time just getting me a simple BEER! The line for drinks was like a scene out of BAR RESCUE!! Other than that the David Bowie show/DJ was fantastic! The people were all enjoying themselves overall and the bar staff was trying their hardest but the flow of people just kept coming in to the Trestle Inn flooding the dance floor , nice to see people still LOVE David Bowie!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Waited 40 minutes to get the special charity cocktail for their benefit night. Finally get to the bar (event is still going on) and now the cocktail is 16 dollars? I’m done with this place, just go to a real dive that won’t hose you. Plenty of longtime good ones in town that this place copycats
Cool spot with go-go dancers in an inconspicuous area. Gives off a disco vibe. The bar as a whole is small so it can get crowded and we had to wait awhile for drinks. They could use more people behind the bar during busier nights. Also had to pay a cover. Overall, fun experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
I'm convinced 70% of these reviews must be fake, as I had the worst experience at this bar. In concept it should be a good time, vinyl, live music, go go dancers, 5 star dinning cocktail prices... That's where it takes a turn down, never been to a dive bar with such expensive drinks. Also had an ridiculously off putting experience with a manager named Jess or Josie or something, wish I remembered. Moral of the story, find another dive bar.
Delicious and affordable food and drinks for happy hour at the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We went there 1.6.24: awesome vinyl disco set with a great vibe of fellow denizens. Importantly there was ample room to dance and it wasn’t overly crowded, which is critical for busting a groove. Drinks were standard fare, and acceptable. Ultimately, we truly digged the community vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
If you like drinking, eating, and socializing, you can come and sit there if you have nothing to do. It feels pretty good?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They don't let you bring bags inside, unless its a purse.
Definitely get a whiskey cocktail and be ready to dance!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This place needs a big dusty binder. Not sure what's in the binder. But it's there..and it's dustyEdit: still needs a dusty binder
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5