The CUTEST corner dive bar! I spent the day shopping around South Street and wanted to grab a quick…read morebite and drink afterwards. I sat at the bar (super spacious) and was greeted and served very quickly. While the food and drinks are simple and yummy, you really can't beat these prices. The value of both the food and drinks is truly unmatched, especially given the location of this spot. I don't know if this is actually a "hidden gem" or if it was just new to me, but either way, this was such a great find.

Fountain Porter was jam-packed with 30-40 somethings on Friday evening. Seating is first-come, so…read morebring your hover game! We managed to snag two stools along a counter next to the kitchen door and ordered two burgers and fries at the bar. Conversation needs to be had at the shouting level, so wouldn't recommend for a first date. Food came out pretty quickly. The kitchen could've taken another minute or so...the burgers were very rare in the center, the buns were cold (possibly right out of a refrigerator), and the fries a bit limp. The pickles were fantastic! That said, these days it's tough to beat a $10.00 burger/fries combo and it's nice to see neighbors filling a local spot. Nod to City Cast Philly for the shoutout!

This might be my favorite bar in Philly yet! It's so quaint, sophisticated but not pretentious…read more Casual attire (we showed up after a tennis match and didn't get one side eye!Other patrons also wore cute/ smart casual fits!) The bartenders were so nice, speedy, and knowledgeable! They patiently explained to us the differences among some drinks and provided great recs based on our preferences! The customers/ patrons that are drawn to Grace and Proper are what make this place shine! We had a full dating intervention with strangers (we asked them for advice!) and it was so fun! This is the kind of place that makes you believe in humanity and whimsical connections again! The lighting indoors can be VERY dim as we were there around sunset. I think a few dim bulbs in the corner would still carry the vibe but make it less dark. We all had different kinds of cocktails and love the presentation and creative recipes! Will revisit more often!

Our favorite spot in Philly!…read more My husband claims that Claude AI recommended this place. We absolutely loved it! The entrance is so charming. With potted flowers all over the restaurant. Smattering of patio tables on both Eighth Street and Carpenter. When I saw it, I said yes before even looking at the menu. We ordered drinks at the bar and took them outside. It's very chic but also casual. There were mostly pairs or trios - no families. Not th. We saw people ordering a little bit of everything. Honestly, the menu looked great! The kale Caesar salad, the piri piri buffalo chicken dip, bacon wrapped plums, etc. The drinks were the best we had on our Philly trip! The Spanish Monk which had gin, lemon juice, frothed egg white and smoked paprika. I had the GGG which they carried over from their old menu. Can't remember what was in it but she said it was similar to Bee's Knees which is one of my favorite! There's self service still water and sparkling water in the back of the restaurant. Perfectly chilled. Perfectly bubbled! Such a lovely spot!

PHILADELPHIA, PA: we love ourselves a good dive bar and McCusker's Tavern perfectly fits the bill!…read more The building has been an Irish bar since 1907 and McCusker's took it over in 1968. You can feel the Philly pride in here - the walls are full of Philadelphia sports memorabilia, band posters, beer signs, and has the feel of a hometown bar. Jessie, the bartender, let us know that leashed and friendly dogs are allowed inside and that you can bring your own food (they formerly served food, but have since stopped). We had a great time watching college basketball on their big screen TV, checking out original game-used stadium seating from the now demolished Veterans Stadium, and played some old-school games in the back. They will have game nights weekly.

Great people. Wonderful, takeout beer, selection, and nicely priced drinks. I don't go there…read morenearly as often as I would like to, but the atmosphere is always the same really nice and relaxing where you could speak to some friends or you could watch a game

The 5 stars mostly goes for how friendly the staff was. We popped in for a pre-movie beer. The…read moreselection is good (not great) but you're likely to find something of interest. The bar is split with the restaurant half (though I think technically combined?) and I can absolutely see this place being PACKED for an Eagles game. Very reasonable pricing for beer. The service was superb. We happened to be there when AirBNB was there to take pictures and we requested not to be part of the photos. Not only were they super nice about it, they actually gave us free drinks for the "inconvenience" of having to move bars. And the vibe overall is great, very laid back but with tons of TVs bound to have whatever game you want to watch on. If you live in the neighborhood, this could easily be a go-to spot.

I really enjoy supporting local businesses especially those that serve beer! When I'm going to the…read moremovies in the area I like to stop and have a quick beer and a bite to eat. I especially like it here on a Monday's when they have a 1/2 off growlers. There's indoor out and outdoor seating you can also get specialty beers to go from the case and there's so much to choose from. I generally sit at the bar inside to get myself a couple samples of the new beers on tap just to help make a decision on what I'd like to take home. The staff is helpful, very efficient and friendly. The place is very clean well lit. Parking may be at a premium on certain days. What kept me from giving this business five stars is how food is ordered. I knew that they sold hotdogs because they're right on the counter next to the draft beer but I mentioned I needed a little more sustenance. ' we have a food menu you can order food' it was with other items next to the register. I had no idea it was food from across the street and it caused two different tabs. I should've been told is an advance in the end it was fine the pizza was good as was the beer but I would have preferred a heads up. If you use a credit card there is a $10 minimum if you get eight dollars worth of beer like I did it may have been a problem because I couldn't use my card for lack of cash! The items together were $24. When closing out trying to get to my movie the restaurant took an extended period of time bringing me my card back.

This place is the absolute worst place. We ordered gluten free cheese sticks, a Philly cheesesteak,…read moreand fries and I GOT SICK. We waited about 15 minutes before even ordering our drinks and receiving the menus and then was told that they do gluten free rolls and a separate fryer. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. Terrible spot for people with celiac.

Amazing food, plus huge array of gf options. Great atmosphere, fast service. Go here!read more

We celebrated my daughter's 21st birthday at F1 Arcade with a group of nine, and overall everyone…read morehad a great time. The biggest disappointment was the customer service before the event. I sent an email with questions about our reservation and never received a response. The online booking portal doesn't provide much detail, and while the website has a "Call" option, it wasn't very useful. I received multiple automated reminder emails stressing that we needed to arrive 15 minutes early because race times wouldn't be extended for late arrivals, which is completely understandable. I just wish there had been the same level of attention when it came to responding to customer questions. Once we arrived, the experience was much better. They gave our group a private seating area, which was a nice surprise. Our server was friendly, checked on us periodically, and never pressured us to order food. We chose to have drinks only, and it was nice to relax before and after racing. The simulators were a lot of fun, and everyone in our group enjoyed the experience. The only thing to know is that the races move quickly--you only have about two minutes between sessions to switch drivers, so there's not much time to explore the venue or step away without paying attention to when you're up next. Overall, it was a fun and unique way to celebrate a birthday. We'd definitely come back, although probably as a special once-a-year outing because of the cost. If F1 Arcade improved its communication before events, this easily could have been a five-star experience.

Fun experience, but definitely on the pricey side for the amount of actual racing you get…read more F1 Arcade is a pretty cool F1 racing simulation where you get to drive an F1-style race car on various real F1 tracks. The simulators do a good job of making you feel like you're actually racing--the seat moves and rumbles as you go around the track, accelerate, brake, and presumably make questionable racing decisions. One warning: if you get motion sickness easily, this might not be the activity for you. Between the moving seat and the racing visuals, your brain may start wondering why your body is sitting still while your car is doing 200 mph. The place itself is huge, with 40+ simulators. We went on a Saturday afternoon and were surprised by how empty it was. They also have a bar and serve food, but we were there strictly for the racing. We had a party of 4, so we did the team racing option and were given two simulators. Each of us got three races, and the system paired us up differently for each race, so everyone got a chance to race against everyone else. That part was actually pretty fun and made it feel more competitive. The downside is that the races are REALLY short--about 3 minutes each. So for roughly $30 per person, we each got only about 10 minutes of actual racing time across the three races. Once you factor in getting everyone set up and waiting between races, our entire visit was under an hour. The staff was friendly and did a good job explaining how the simulators work and how to check when your next race was starting, so the whole process was pretty easy. Overall, this was a fun experience, especially if you're an F1 fan or enjoy racing games. The simulators are definitely more immersive than playing a racing game at home. That said, the price is hard to overlook considering how little actual driving time you get. We had a good time, but at around $30 per person for about 10 minutes of racing, this is probably a "do it once for the experience" kind of activity rather than something we'd do regularly.

Big fan of Garage but for the love of God please get more than 1-2 bartenders on a busy night…read more It was packed during the US vs Bosnia and there was only 1 bartender. The guy was hustling, moving, grooving and doing his best, but he needed someone else there. Waited 30 minutes to get a drink. Big shout out to the bartender for working hard, he deserves his roses.

We stopped in to have a beer and were turned away bc we had our service dog with us. No one asked…read morefor her papers or what service she provides. The door guy insisted she was not allowed. Lawsuit coming next.

Located in the city's historic Queen Village section, "the Gritz" is a must if you want a real high…read morequality meal without breaking the budget. It's perfect for couples, families, kids, first dates, or weekend brunch. The Gritz is a small, unpretentious, and moderately priced neighborhood restaurant with a great bar. It's more cocktail than beer oriented, although there are plenty of choices for suds lovers, too, and most of the brands are local. Try the Pork Italiano - one of the best sandwiches I've ever had - and their sweet and sour brisket platter with potato croquettes is sublime. Really fine fries as well. Great burgers, salads, crab cakes. It's all good! I noted that the price range was $20 to $30 per person, but my wife and I have gotten out of there for $44 with a beer before tip. Cheap in Philly these days, especially for such high quality food. Service is quick and friendly and the server never asks if you've dined there before. AND on most third Saturdays of the month, starting at 8:15pm the Philly Musical Achievers hold their Open Mike night! Performers from all over give their all to entertain Gritz patrons and there are singers, songwriters, and musicians of all kinds. Sometimes even a poet or comic will show up and the singalongs are legend. It's a hoot and a blast! OPEN 10AM TO 2AM. Brunch on weekends

The cocktail was my favorite. Tequila, guava and more special ingredients. It was like drinking a…read morevery special exotic flower that put a little buzzy spell on me. Very special amaro bitters that made it unique. Great sandwich too. The bartender Frank was very friendly and knowledgeable! Great time!