50 Best Bars near Swarthmore

“Great food and excellent service!“

“Claire was awesome upstairs at the bar!!! Her recommendations were amazing for food and spirits!“

“Had the Cheesesteak pizza tavern style which is our go to. We get this quite often and it’s delicious every time. I wish I had a picture but I’ll add next time because I’m sure we’ll have it again shortly“

“This was my second visit to Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft, and my first time experiencing their happy hour—and it did not disappoint. The menu had a great variety, and I enjoyed both the drinks and the pork bao buns.

A standout “happy accident” was ordering the pretzel rolls with truffle butter… absolutely amazing. That alone is worth coming back for.

The bartenders were attentive and provided great service throughout our visit. We also tried the deviled eggs, which were just okay for me—the mustard base was a bit too strong for my taste.

Overall, Ripplewood is a lovely spot with a relaxed vibe and nice outdoor seating in the back. It’s a great place for drinks, small bites, and a chill evening out.“

“This is the 3rd time I have been to local 44 for brunch. We ordered the brussel sprouts, west philly breakfast (sub scrambled eggs), brunch burger. Very tasty - loved the fluffy eggs!
Great service from our server and server-in-training!
Will always return for brunch here“

“Great food and drinks! Always consistently good.“

“Wow what a great place! Great atmosphere, good food & the best beer on tap!! Highly recommended!“

“Must stop in for a cold one“

“How have I never been here?! Mistake corrected. Incredible sound, much bigger than anticipated for the size of the room. Will definitely return! A question was apparently posed, but it wasn't really necessary because the answer was emphatic: YES; Delaware does, in fact, doom.“

“This is straight up one of the coolest vibes in black Philadelphia. You get such a diverse crowd of people across the diaspora and the food is amazing. Karaoke night brings out some REAL singers but even if you aren’t good, the crowd is still so supportive and fun. I really love this place.“

“Very divey, but delicious hot wings and flavorful quesadillas. Was a little strange that all the cups were plastic but we assumed maybe the dishwasher was broken. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Still highly recommend.“

“First time visit, love the live music, atmosphere, salad bar and pizza oven. Can’t wait to come back and try the goat cheese and peaches pizza!“

“Bartenders are great. Excellent beer!“

“Streetlight Kitchen & Bar is a great restaurant to go to for dinner. Their smashburger is delicious and seasoned perfectly. Streetlight is a great place to eat with friends and family.The atmosphere is great and the servers are very polite. Would recommend people that love high quality food and great cocktails to go to this restaurant.“

“Yes the roast beef is famous.
Yes the roast pork wins magazine awards.
But ya'll are SLEEPING on the roasted turkey w provolone and Sully's Peppers.
Get ya' minds right!

Pictured: cheese steak eggrolls“

“Came here to watch the Eagles play in London, so the bar was open extra early. They had free breakfast; eggs, scrapple, bagels, assortment, bacon, sausage links and sausage patties, hash browns and a variety of toasted breads. Breads. They also had $5 mimosas the drinks are on point. Great mixed atmosphere.“

“sexy dancer cool place to go“

“Bestest personalized service! Highly recommend as a local hometown feel establishment.“

“Great place. Really nice staff. Lots of space. All the best beer. Best spot in Springfield (Delco) to grab a drink with friends.“

“Always a good pint pour, highly recommended.“

“the bartender Rachael is so much fun!“

“Best local spot in Delco!! Great bartenders, good times, fun atmosphere, and cheap drinks!! what more can you ask for?!“

“Just had dinner / drinks at Manoa Tavern tonight. Our server was Ava and she was fantastic. Very friendly and attentive. Food was excellent! We will be back!“

“I enjoy Mikey’s because it’s a very comfortable spot to enjoy good company and you can bring your own food And meet many friendly people It’s become my favorite spot on macdade“

“In town for work at Logan Township, New Jersey from Indianapolis. Was recommended this place based off the food and atmosphere. The food was delicious and atmosphere did not disappoint. All the workers were super friendly and made it overall a great experience. Can’t wait to come back the next time I’m in New Jersey for work.“

“Delicious as always. I went yesterday, with a friend and I got to say, your prices have gone through the roof! I mean doubled by $8-$10 per meal. We also got there at 4:30 on a Saturday afternoon, the dead of August, we wanted a hightop table. We were told that they were reserved and That people would be coming in within the next 45 minutes, and they didn’t wanna have to switch us again. By the time we left at 7:30 there were still 2 high tops available/empty. I’ll still be back because it’s a Broadway but those two things definitely bothered us“

“I been going to Mickey's for over 30 years. I took my Sean to the dentist across the street. So I wandered in and all the friends I made back in the day were there and remembered me. The bartender remembered the day my wife Patrice died, I held her in my arms til her last breath. Her will to live was so powerful that she pulled the whole oxygen tent into her mouth.When she finally let it out that was it.I told everyone that I was staying. Eventually people stated to leave but I wouldn't let go of my precious girlI couldn't accept it. Our Heather finally had to leaveI stayed and held her until she lost all her color and turned to ice. I realized she was gone. And I finally could stop cuddling her like she loved.I walked out of that hospital in a trance. I drove down to Mickey's and walked in but I couldn't talk. The guys knew something was wrong. They were giving me space . I got a vodka and went to the front door to just gaze at the sky. The bartender came over and asked if I was alright. Stood in the doorway with me.Almost instantly the sky opened up and the fiercest hail storm We ever seen just came outta nowhere and everyone was in awe, gaping at the intensity and I turned around and said Patrice just died and these are the tears of heaven ? ?They were stunned, they all loved her!!Anyone that knew her loved her. You could not help it. I was the luckiest man in the world ⚘️ and suddenly she was gone. Beem 15 years and I still grieve.I cry every time I have to talk about her.ICry when I think about her. So today in Mickey's I was overwhelmed with emotions when they welcomed me and remembered that Hailstorm . I cried uncontrollable. I am just trying to get this out my friends. Sometimes it helps“

“Great food, Cold Beer! What more do you need?!?!?“

“Love the Shuffle! and the regulars. Reminds me of Cheers!“

“Expected a massive wait given the local buzz, but we were seated surprisingly quickly. The atmosphere was lively, maybe a bit too much for a quiet chat, but the staff managed the rush well. A solid option if you can snag a table without much fuss.“

“Shane is the best. 😘 See you next year. ! From Monica’s mom“

“Great Local family owned spot.“

“The atmosphere is very appealing and customer friendly. The libations are on point with a variety of beer, wine and liquor. There is a pool table on the second floor for your pleasure. In addition, the kitchen is open daily. The food is always fresh and delicious.“

“The honey soy garlic Korean fried Chicken was some of the best I have ever had, if not the best. The Banchan was very good. The Pickled Chayote and Radish (Mu) were the stars for me. The Kimchi was good, but a little too spicy for me (I should've put in on the grill and cooked it a bit). The corn-cheese sausage as amazing. The Brisket was amazing. Pork belly was very good too, but I wish they had some Shiso or Red Leaf, so I could make a ssam. The ssamjang was very doenjang forward. Not sure if they have more than one type, but I prefer mine with more gochujang. Overall, Pocha Street is a must try.“

“Small place, bartender Renee (think that’s her name) very sweet made me feel welcome as it was my first time the drinks are nice prices the rice and beans were mushy but that’s fine cause the seasoning was good and the curry chicken the curry flavor wasn’t there .. I’ll be back soon tho lol“

“I love this place and the owner! I've been coming here for decades. I'll be here Superbowl Sunday.“

“I come here fairly regularly with my running group. This a great neighborhood bar, the owner is awesome and super friendly. The food is also better than you'd expect for a dive bar, but it still has the dive bar charm. This is easily my favorite bar up the hill in Manayunk“

“George’s Bar in Claymont is another great no-frills dive bar done right. Cash only, cheap beer and liquor, and fast, friendly service at the bar. Exactly what you want from a true local spot.

The vibe is very close-knit with a lot of regulars, and everyone is welcoming the moment you walk in. It feels like a place where people actually know each other and are happy to have you join in.

If you’re looking for an authentic neighborhood bar with good prices, solid pours, and a laid-back atmosphere, George’s is a great choice.“

“Sorry I didn't have any food. But a great little corner bar. Old time stuff. Just a place to go in and have a couple drinks. And pick up on the occasional conversation, which can get very interesting. Great bartender will make what you ask him to.
Please do not pass on good information about this place. I don't want anybody else finding out about it.
If you're lucky you can run into the psychologist that I ran into, and get a session for the price of a couple drinks.

Parking: The later in the evening the better. Meters on both sides of the street. Went at 10:00 p.m. had the whole street to myself.“

“Great food, clean bathrooms and a nice dance floor. Had a very good time, the people are a mature crowd and friendly.“

“This is a great neighborhood bar with very professional and friendly bartenders and the customers tend to be very polite nice no no fights breaking out or anything like that. And they got to 8 out of 10 tables that could probably use a felting but they're very serviceable.“

“Great dinner and fun night with friends“

“Great non-click bar. Large outside for summer partying with good bands. Dolan's participates and there's always good bands always a barbecue going“

“great food great atmosphere best on main line“

“This is a very good place to have some friends at for a few. But watch out. You might find your self on the dance floor. The music is very good. An the bar is nice. 2. Leave the pretty bar lady. A good tip you will not regret it. Ltr. Shorty. The beer mann.“

“Great food at a great price!! Go often!!“

“Good food and friendly staff“

“Love ❤️ the drinks are good and bartenders are great 💋“