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Stopped in here to watch last Sunday's NFL Playoff games. Got the last high-top for two that was available in the downstairs bar area. My Guiness was on point. My French Onion Soup rocked. All cheesy goodness. Wings were okay. Shepherd's Pie was very good. My only complaint, hence, three stars, was the jukebox was turned to eleven. I don't mind watching the game with the sound turned off, but the music was so loud I couldn't even have a conversation without shouting above the musical din.
Good ambiance - christmas lights strung, music playing, sports games on Food was surprisingly really good The service was most impressive - waiters were super attentive and nice
Randomly stopped in for a quick pint. Ended up staying for dinner & a Phillies game. Nice draft beer selection. Food menu has something for everyone. The bar tender Darrah was great. The food is really good and super fresh. It's laid back inside, not noisy. Service was great.
Finn McCool's Ale House is a total win! Located in a great, easy-to-get-to spot, it's the kind of place that feels welcoming the moment you walk in. Whether you're popping in for a quick bite or settling in for longer, it's got the right vibe. The menu is huge--I was honestly torn on what to order because everything sounded so good. Luckily, our waiter steered me in the right direction and recommended the cheesesteak... and wow. Juicy, flavorful, cheesy perfection. It absolutely hit the spot. The fries were also wonderful--crispy, golden, and even better with the variety of dipping sauces they serve on the side. We also tried the wings, and it was awesome to have multiple flavor options to choose from. Great taste and seasoning--definitely something I'd order again. To start, we had the fried calamari and it was a solid app--crispy, not greasy, and paired with a great dipping sauce.
A great sports bar for the locals, many TV screens from every angle. Shout out to Matt, our amazing and hilarious bartender. He was really on top of things. He remembered our preferences and gave us out of towners some recommendations for our visit. Much appreciated! There is also a yelp check in deal for a Washington apple shot. It was tasty! I enjoyed a few Jameson + Orange slices here. It was a great night.
Very friendly and helpful/attentive staff, delicious food, fun bar atmosphere in a great location - I really enjoyed the French Onion Soup and my friends and family all enjoyed the food they ordered, as well! Check them out!
Was in Philly for the flower show and staying in a nearby hotel. Finn Mcools was within easy walking distance of the hotel. I ordered the Reuben and my husband ordered the chicken Parmesan. I had the option of substituting a salad for fries which I did. My choice made me very happy. The salad was really nice. A good size salad with a nice lemon vinaigrette dressing. The sandwich was not greasy as Reuben's tend to be, and it was a reasonable size. Perfect size for dinner and I really enjoyed it. My husband thought the chicken Parmesan was just OK but he thought the fries were very good. To drink I had the new trails hazy IPA and my husband had the one with the daisies on the glass Daisy cutters I think? He did enjoy that and I loved mine. The bar had a friendly atmosphere and the service was very nice. Would definitely go back here again.
The sandwich and fries were good! A little salty and pretty big but the other half made a nice lunch the next day. I tried the blackberry cider and it was pretty refreshing! The workers were all helpful and I loved the lights all around. We left just before it started getting crowded so I can't speak to what the bar is like later on the weekend.
Have been to Finn Mccools a few times and come away impressed each time. Very good sandwiches and drinks. Most recently, I tried the Turkey BLT and my girlfriend had the French Onion sandwich - both were standouts!
This place is right next to Tinsel and we needed to soak up the liquor! The service was really nice and they had outside heater lamps during the pandemic. Honestly, my Shepard's pie was liquified mashed potatoes with grounded meat and veggies. It wasn't baked well. I ate a quarter of the meal. We also had a shot that was cool. Hmm, it was an available place to grab some food and go.
A group of us stumbled upon this place and were extremely impressed with the cheesesteak sandwiches. I mean, really impressed! Note: we added grilled onions. Great server and great food = 5 stars!
We stopped for drinks on the way to dinner. There were 2 bartenders and they were turning people away because they didn't have enough staff. They weren't friendly but they were also clearly overworked. We were lucky to get our drinks and put in an order for an appetizer, because everyone after us was turned away. We ordered chicken skewers which we didn't expect to be deep fried. They were ok, nothing special and not what we thought. We would skip next time and let the people who didn't get to come in take our place.
10/10 experience. Came to Philly on a girls trip and came here every night we were in town. The service is amazing, Matthew, Paul and James were a lot of fun and make awesome shots/drinks. The bar gives a sports bar/dive/irish pub feel. Great atmosphere. Right in the Center City area so super convenient location if you're staying around there, or in that area for the evening. The food we tried was delicious (truffle fries and onion rings) We have the Philly Spring Roles on our "to get" list. The peach mango cider was SO good and the spearhead (? I think, was quite a few drinks in at this point) IPA was also very good. Overall we had such a great time, with great service, conversation and drinks/food. If we make our way to Philly we'll definitely be back to our "home" bar. Thanks guys!! read more
8 months ago
Went here for happy hour and along was pleased with how good the food was too! I got their cheesesteak eggrolls and they were arguably some of the best i've had! Went on a Friday and it was a chill vibe in there for happy hour, but it started filling up as it got later. Solid choice for food and drink if you're in Center City! read more
9 months ago
Stopped in here to watch last Sunday's NFL Playoff games. Got the last high-top for two that was available in the downstairs bar area. My Guiness was on point. My French Onion Soup rocked. All cheesy goodness. Wings were okay. Shepherd's Pie was very good. My only complaint, hence, three stars, was the jukebox was turned to eleven. I don't mind watching the game with the sound turned off, but the music was so loud I couldn't even have a conversation without shouting above the musical din. read more
11 months ago
Good ambiance - christmas lights strung, music playing, sports games on Food was surprisingly really good The service was most impressive - waiters were super attentive and nice read more
1 year ago
Randomly stopped in for a quick pint. Ended up staying for dinner & a Phillies game. Nice draft beer selection. Food menu has something for everyone. The bar tender Darrah was great. The food is really good and super fresh. It's laid back inside, not noisy. Service was great. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
Finn McCool's Ale House is a total win! Located in a great, easy-to-get-to spot, it's the kind of place that feels welcoming the moment you walk in. Whether you're popping in for a quick bite or settling in for longer, it's got the right vibe. The menu is huge--I was honestly torn on what to order because everything sounded so good. Luckily, our waiter steered me in the right direction and recommended the cheesesteak... and wow. Juicy, flavorful, cheesy perfection. It absolutely hit the spot. The fries were also wonderful--crispy, golden, and even better with the variety of dipping sauces they serve on the side. We also tried the wings, and it was awesome to have multiple flavor options to choose from. Great taste and seasoning--definitely something I'd order again. To start, we had the fried calamari and it was a solid app--crispy, not greasy, and paired with a great dipping sauce. read more
A great sports bar for the locals, many TV screens from every angle. Shout out to Matt, our amazing and hilarious bartender. He was really on top of things. He remembered our preferences and gave us out of towners some recommendations for our visit. Much appreciated! There is also a yelp check in deal for a Washington apple shot. It was tasty! I enjoyed a few Jameson + Orange slices here. It was a great night. read more
3 years ago
Very friendly and helpful/attentive staff, delicious food, fun bar atmosphere in a great location - I really enjoyed the French Onion Soup and my friends and family all enjoyed the food they ordered, as well! Check them out! read more
1 year ago
Was in Philly for the flower show and staying in a nearby hotel. Finn Mcools was within easy walking distance of the hotel. I ordered the Reuben and my husband ordered the chicken Parmesan. I had the option of substituting a salad for fries which I did. My choice made me very happy. The salad was really nice. A good size salad with a nice lemon vinaigrette dressing. The sandwich was not greasy as Reuben's tend to be, and it was a reasonable size. Perfect size for dinner and I really enjoyed it. My husband thought the chicken Parmesan was just OK but he thought the fries were very good. To drink I had the new trails hazy IPA and my husband had the one with the daisies on the glass Daisy cutters I think? He did enjoy that and I loved mine. The bar had a friendly atmosphere and the service was very nice. Would definitely go back here again. read more
The sandwich and fries were good! A little salty and pretty big but the other half made a nice lunch the next day. I tried the blackberry cider and it was pretty refreshing! The workers were all helpful and I loved the lights all around. We left just before it started getting crowded so I can't speak to what the bar is like later on the weekend. read more
3 years ago
Have been to Finn Mccools a few times and come away impressed each time. Very good sandwiches and drinks. Most recently, I tried the Turkey BLT and my girlfriend had the French Onion sandwich - both were standouts! read more
This place is right next to Tinsel and we needed to soak up the liquor! The service was really nice and they had outside heater lamps during the pandemic. Honestly, my Shepard's pie was liquified mashed potatoes with grounded meat and veggies. It wasn't baked well. I ate a quarter of the meal. We also had a shot that was cool. Hmm, it was an available place to grab some food and go. read more
2 years ago
Fantastic food. Great looking bar. Prices are fair not astronomical like others in the area. read more
2 years ago
We stopped for drinks on the way to dinner. There were 2 bartenders and they were turning people away because they didn't have enough staff. They weren't friendly but they were also clearly overworked. We were lucky to get our drinks and put in an order for an appetizer, because everyone after us was turned away. We ordered chicken skewers which we didn't expect to be deep fried. They were ok, nothing special and not what we thought. We would skip next time and let the people who didn't get to come in take our place. read more
2 years ago
Day of beers and cheesesteaks with Amigo Dan before new COVID lock downs. Part of this stop (cold french fries) can be blamed on Mayor Kenney's new lockdown rules. This cheesesteak looked pretty. Cheese sauce/whiz ladled on top. Unfortunately the cheese was only on top. The meat was decent but a little dry. The roll was standard. read more
While wandering to find a spot yesterday afternoon for some yummy eats prior to going to the Phillies game we came upon this place just prior to Happy Hour. Enjoying a good deal as much as the next couple, we checked out a couple of other places in the same block and settled on this one due to its menu. Made the right choice for sure, after ordering and splitting, the turkey club, a glass of wine, and a 16oz glass of Jack's Abby Saxony Lager. The service was very prompt, with no issue us asking to share, (we have had issues with some places wanting to charge more to share, what is that about) the beverages very tasty and the ice water with lemon very cold with lots of ice and nice fresh lemon. The turkey club was well executed, although we wonder all the time why they pile all the protein up in the middle of the bread to make it look like you are getting an enormous amount of meat. Just spread it out evenly over the piece of bread so it doesn't get pushed out and makes it easier to eat. The fries were perfectly cooked and piping hot. The food comes up from the kitchen in a dumbwaiter which is novel for us and a cool feature. We enjoyed the meal and beverages so much we went back today and had lunch again. This time no Happy Hour, we had the beef dip and the same beverages. The lunch came up on separate plates for us which was a nice touch. The food today wasn't up to the caliber of yesterday with the fries a little well done, but the lovely K loves them that way. She ate the fries on my plate, and me, her fries. There could have been more beef on the bread and we found the dip bowls a little small in diameter, and not nearly enough. Yesterday's bill with a tip of over 20% was $25 and today $30, so good value in our mind for excellent fare. If today's food would have been on par with yesterday's we would have happily provided all five stars. Do yourselves a favour, check this place out! Cheers read more
4 years ago
Blown away by this place! Game 2 of the World Series and it's Halloween weekend. Old city was PACKED with Halloween parties and game night outings. Everywhere had a line around the corner. Fin McCool's had 2 entrances and we were able to get right in at the second door. The first floor was jammed so we made it upstairs which was equally as jammed but there was some space by the window with a ledge to place our food order. We had the sampler and cheesesteak spring rolls. The spring rolls were unbelievable. The spicy cheese sauce they're laid over is to die for! The sampler was tasty too. Wings; cooked hush right with the best 'kick'. Thoroughly impressed with this location and the bartenders were kind, helpful and moved quick. No wait in a packed bar because they were on top of their game. Had a blast! read more
3 years ago
Great place. We were in town for the marathon. Needed to find a fun place with a great atmosphere! We found it! We were greated graciously by a huge bouncer. He was about 7ft and extremely professional and nice. The bar tender was very friendly. There were about 3 bartenders on duty. But seemed they had thete own part to man. The place was pretty busy. Food menu was great and cocktail menu was great. I had the Philly cheese steak spring rolls. The rolls were filled generously. Nice tender steak and tasty cheese. They had a special sauce drizzleed over the top. Would definitely eat again. But we were there for the bar. The atmosphere was very pleasant. Younger crowd was upstairs and the older was on first floor, at least it appeared that way. The drinks were ice cold and I didn't have to ask for a new one, everytime the bartender seen my beer at the end he had another right next to it. We tried a variety of concoctions. My fave was the Irish car bombs. It's been years since I've had them but they always make me feel young drinking them. The bartender was a great mixoligist, nice pours everytime. Fun place will definitely visit next time I'm in Philadelphia! read more
My husband and I have been wanting to try Finn McCool's for awhile now! So we decided to go on Saturday around 7pm. They don't take reservations, so it's first come first serve. They have several tables available for outdoor dining. When we arrived they had 2 available, so they were pretty busy! Our waitress came over with waters quickly after we sat down and gave us menus. She made sure to let us know that we were required to order food with alcohol due to the recent law change by our Governor. My husband and I both ordered miller high life. They are an everyday special for $3. We really appreciated the $3 dollar beer special because with COVID it's hard to find any place that isn't charging $6 for a beer! We also both ordered wings and split a side of fries. While we were waiting for our food, I checked in on Yelp and got a message for a free shot of apple flavored alcohol. I wasn't totally sure they would honor it since restaurants are taking such a huge hit right now, but I asked the waitress and she did honor it. She actually gave both my husband and I one even though I was the only one who checked in. We both though that was so nice! We honestly would not have been upset if they hadn't honored it since we understand restaurants are in a tough spot right now. Our food came out quickly! Our wings were delicious! An order of wings is 1lb, which was about 8 wings. The sauce was really good! It was a very classic buffalo sauce with a medium kick! The fries were also good. They are homemade. And come with thousand island sauce. We didn't use the sauce, they were good on their own. Overall, we had excellent service and food! We highly recommend this place! They have great deals on beer, and a nice selection of food options that are also high quality! We ordered 2 beers, 2 orders of wings, and 1 order of fries and our bill only came to about $35 before tip, which is very reasonable! read more
3 years ago
Again, we need half stars on Yelp. This is a pub, naturally, and it was a Monday night after a long 10-hour drive. All I wanted was a cold cider and some "pub grub". First of all, I did my normal check-in on Yelp and got a free shot coupon. They honoured it with no questions asked and it was a yummy apple and cranberry whiskey. Had a starter of Philly Spring Rolls and was very very happy with them. Local fare with a twist and just excellent. Shared a fish and chips and just wished that people would use fresh, not frozen, fillets. Still, it was good enough. A great spot struggling against the incomplete sidewalk fix going on outside. Give them a try. The staff were warm and friendly. It was a great way to unwind after a long drive. read more
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6 years ago
They have an excellent outdoor setup and great service. Also, they recently added a brownie to the menu. After a few drinks, it's the perfect treat. It comes out hot and it's paired with vanilla ice cream. Great addition to the menu. read more
6 years ago
Such a treat last weekend. First time dining outdoors in the chillier months and the outdoor seating was phenomenal: huge picnic tables , heat lamps above the tables, and tv's. Food and service phenomenal! Get the spring rolls-super light flaky roll and that cheese delish. The real winner was the onion soup. So well seasoned and piping hot. For the main, split a pesto chicken sandwich and extra fries. A side of fries is enormous so perfect for snacking. The chicken sandwich was very tender and juicy, with a super soft bun. The fries were lovely too. Our server was extremely attentive, without hovering and checked on us throughout the meal often. Will definitely revisit. read more
7 years ago
Shots, beers, dranks. Bartenders are all 6/5 stars; We have been there numerous times and the people are AMAZING. Blue Moons bigger than your head. Super cool peeps. Jams on point. Check it out if in Philly. Mellow Irish pub Vibe. Prices reasonable read more
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