Tinsel
116 S 12th St, Philadelphia
(267) 687-2580
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Did not try the food but I found that the Margaritas were severely lacking for the price - very disappoiinting....
The vibe is like if the grinch had stolen Christmas and kept it. Filled with decor but no love. His heart never grew 3 sizes. The place has nothing to do, you just kinda feel crammed and look at the walls. The staff aren’t friendly, they dont want to be there, esp the person checking IDs - so upon entering you already feel unwelcome. Drinks are overpriced. Kinda stole away the holiday cheer.
Cute Christmas pop up bar. Drinks are very expensive!! Great to pop in have a drink and take a few pictures. Not a place I'd hang out at all night. Went during the week which was not crowded and we got to really appreciate all the decor.
We went to see Tinsel for Christmas (12/21) and we must have beat the rush. You walk up a narrow hallway and have to push past people coming out. When you get inside you’re hip to hip with people until you can find the stairs to go up. Upstairs? Same thing as downstairs but 1000° warmer. Bought 2 drinks (Vodka, Redbull, and Cranberry) expecting them to come in a collectible cup since they were $18….and when we got them they were cheap plastic with a paper label that was melting away as we drank them. Our total was $44 for two drinks. Beyond insane to me. We got our drinks and ended up making our way back out to which the bouncer moved inside so the line of people was now in the narrow hallway to get out. We ended up trashing out drinks anyways because they just tasted like dirty water. It was decorated super festively and looked nice but glad I got to see it once because I don’t think I’ll be going back.
Not my cup of tea.
This place is pretty special - it's full of hand-crafted decorations that are clearly a labor of love. It feels homey unlike so many of the commercial holiday-themed stuff. Service is great, and you get to keep a Santa boot cup
Just left because although it's holiday decorated and touts itself as a holiday bar when we walked in they immediately told us they couldn't make A SINGLE holiday drink of their holiday menu, so we left.
I had good experiences at tinsel before Christmas, but I went today on December 27 and was told that “they were out of everything“ there was no holiday menu available, no holiday drinks, no special holiday mugs with flaming holiday marshmallows. I was truly disappointed. They were not even able to provide me with wine. The only thing available were basic well drinks and ciders. I really feel that the bar should be stocked to provide holiday drinks until the closing date of December 31. I will not be coming back after Christmas anymore. just close the bar on Christmas Day if the holiday menu is not available anymore. It is only festive before the holidays. The decorations are great, but as for the menu …very lacking.
Cool atmosphere and decor was indeed Christmas BUT beware of price of drinks!!! 2 Miller lights a hot chocolate drink and a surf side $55 crazy 🤪 didn’t eat there obviously
I want my money back. They didn’t refund $10 entry. Absolutely shameful. It is a scam the worst christmas club bar not what was advertised. I lost $20 on some fairy lights. bouncers were giving refunds outside and refused to return my money. If i could give 0 stars i would.
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Amazing experience !!
I am currently at Tinsel. They have to be breaking some occupancy code. Should not be charging a $10 cover to have to slide past each other to move around. You can't even enjoy the atmosphere. Our 2 drinks were $20 and $17 but the taxes made it $44. I have never been to a bar that taxed and 18% percent at that! It's probably a grutility but the bartender said taxes.
I came around Halloween and had a much more enjoyable experience.
Great service & good music choice
Drove an hour to visit and they were closed for a private party. They don't even post online just stand at the door and deny you. Not the only one who was being turned away pissed, because they traveled far to visit. Will not be going back to try again. Down the road Uptown Beer Garden is a much better option if you are looking for a Christmas pop up.
🎅🏼🍹 First Stop on the Christmas Pop-up Train! Party with the abominable snowman while sipping on an Espolon Jingle Juice Pouch or Mad Elf. You decide if you want to be naughty or nice, but either way you’re definitely going to have a great time.
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