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Great corner bar. I don't always love the selection of beers on draft, but that doesn't prevent me from finding something I enjoy. Also! Don't sleep on the food! No frills, but consistently high quality. I'm partial to the BLT but the burger is great, too.
Local spot w great service, food and drink. Shared the spicy Mac and cheese which was amazing. Had a couple beers. Perfect Philly spot. Saw the manager/owner working hard keeping an eye on things. Love the industry in Philly!
Met up with a group of college buddies here. The bartender was super nice and playful. Drinks were good and the pub style food was excellent. Everyone loved the food and surprised at the quality. Would definitely come back for food or drinks!
My go to spot in fishtown. Great bar and amazing vegan food at a good price. Love this place.
Classic local dive bar..came in for the first time on a weekday when the weather was nice for a drink and lunch, we sat outside in the limited seats they have outdoors, the bartender was friendly, the food menu seems to change based off of other reviews in comparison to what was available that day..the burger was average, the noodles were impressively delicious.
Are you looking for the greatest dive bar? Do you enjoy Nachos with fixings equally distributed throughout? Do you like meatball subs that fill a void? This is your place. It's a dive bar through and through, but it's got charm. The meatball hoagie and mushroom cheesesteak are legit. The meatball hoagie has a sweet red sauce and the kind of melted gooey cheese that pulls when you bite into it. They satisfy independently and come with a side of kettle classic original. The drinks are good, but the beer is quality. This is a casual joint with loud music and lots of rockers and the occasional date. It's a fun place with a good vibe. Whether you're looking for a good place to start to the night, somewhere to wait for friends, or a satisfying way to end your nigHt, this is the place. The bathrooms are a sanctuary to the loud music if you need a place to amp yourself up or calm yourself down. The service is reasonable with nice bartenders and fine servers.
It smelled like man-sweat in here. But also, an Eagles game was on and there was a herd of devoted, likely sweaty fans screaming at the TV as if yelling at the top of their lungs would help their team suck less. So maybe it doesn't always smell so putrid? This is a typical dive -- bar up front, seats around/in back. A stream of light came in through the open door, so that was a nice plus. Decent taps. I tried their North Coast on cask and that was okay. Not life-changing, but not a water beer, either. They had a limited food menu on their board behind the bar. It included chicken salad. FYI.
Really enjoy the atmosphere here. It's never overcrowded and the patrons are chilled out and not obnoxious. The alcohol content in mixed drinks was steadily increased throughout the night so everyone was happy! ;) The food is actually pretty damn good for being the small weird place that it is. The lobster grilled cheese does not disappoint. Maybe slightly pricey. I thought the staff was friendly. They are pretty chilled out and there isn't really a table service, but with the type of establishment this is I actually prefer it. I'll be back.
Not a fan of this place. The whole place just felt unwelcoming as soon as we walked in. Once we sat at the bar we were told we need to keep ordering drinks if we wanted to sit there. And a few things to keep in mind 1) we had just walked in 2) the place was not packed 3) we did order a drink each but apparently we had to be quickly finishing them and re-ordering. It was just weird. I think they're trying to keep it as a locals only dive bar (which if you are, name it something less SEO friendly than "Fishtown Tavern" and make your sign huge). I mean
Fishtown Tavern is ranked 29th on the Top 50 Bars in Philly 2015 list? That's a fact based on Philly Mag's list, however I'm a little surprised by the ranking. Perhaps my experience was too brief to truly judge the Fishtown Tavern, but I really wasn't impressed. It wasn't a dive bar, but it was dive-like. There was no distinct "catch" for the bar. The draft list was small, the bottle/can list was even smaller. They had a few cocktails, but it didn't strike me as a cocktail atmosphere. Unimpressed by the beer list, I decided to just go with the mimosa special. For $4, a got nice sized mimosa that was actually pretty champagne heavy. I'll admit, that was a great deal. Maybe I'm totally missing something, but this was just a standard bar in a sea of bars that have some sort of glimmer, pizzazz and distinctive character. Maybe I have to be a local to Fishtown to really get it, but it's not worth it as a destination bar.
3 months ago
Fishtown Tavern is an excellent dive bar right in the heart of fishtown. Walking in you get a great atmosphere and vibe to the place. You can tell this is a great local watering hole. The drinks are great with daily happy hour M-F. They also have a select in the kitchen food wise. I got their burger and it came fully loaded with two patties and all kinds of fixings. This is a great local cheap spot to get great food and drinks. read more
Great corner bar. I don't always love the selection of beers on draft, but that doesn't prevent me from finding something I enjoy. Also! Don't sleep on the food! No frills, but consistently high quality. I'm partial to the BLT but the burger is great, too. read more
Local spot w great service, food and drink. Shared the spicy Mac and cheese which was amazing. Had a couple beers. Perfect Philly spot. Saw the manager/owner working hard keeping an eye on things. Love the industry in Philly! read more
Met up with a group of college buddies here. The bartender was super nice and playful. Drinks were good and the pub style food was excellent. Everyone loved the food and surprised at the quality. Would definitely come back for food or drinks! read more
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My go to spot in fishtown. Great bar and amazing vegan food at a good price. Love this place. read more
3 years ago
Small little hole in the wall. Just stopped in for a quick drink during happy hour. The bartender was quick and things the drinks were well priced. Would definitely come back again for another drink or food to check it out. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Awesome neighborhood bar!!! Our bartender Maya was amazing. BLT's were huge and delicious. One of our group raves about the burger as well!! read more
4 years ago
Classic local dive bar..came in for the first time on a weekday when the weather was nice for a drink and lunch, we sat outside in the limited seats they have outdoors, the bartender was friendly, the food menu seems to change based off of other reviews in comparison to what was available that day..the burger was average, the noodles were impressively delicious. read more
7 years ago
Are you looking for the greatest dive bar? Do you enjoy Nachos with fixings equally distributed throughout? Do you like meatball subs that fill a void? This is your place. It's a dive bar through and through, but it's got charm. The meatball hoagie and mushroom cheesesteak are legit. The meatball hoagie has a sweet red sauce and the kind of melted gooey cheese that pulls when you bite into it. They satisfy independently and come with a side of kettle classic original. The drinks are good, but the beer is quality. This is a casual joint with loud music and lots of rockers and the occasional date. It's a fun place with a good vibe. Whether you're looking for a good place to start to the night, somewhere to wait for friends, or a satisfying way to end your nigHt, this is the place. The bathrooms are a sanctuary to the loud music if you need a place to amp yourself up or calm yourself down. The service is reasonable with nice bartenders and fine servers. read more
11 years ago
It smelled like man-sweat in here. But also, an Eagles game was on and there was a herd of devoted, likely sweaty fans screaming at the TV as if yelling at the top of their lungs would help their team suck less. So maybe it doesn't always smell so putrid? This is a typical dive -- bar up front, seats around/in back. A stream of light came in through the open door, so that was a nice plus. Decent taps. I tried their North Coast on cask and that was okay. Not life-changing, but not a water beer, either. They had a limited food menu on their board behind the bar. It included chicken salad. FYI. read more
Really enjoy the atmosphere here. It's never overcrowded and the patrons are chilled out and not obnoxious. The alcohol content in mixed drinks was steadily increased throughout the night so everyone was happy! ;) The food is actually pretty damn good for being the small weird place that it is. The lobster grilled cheese does not disappoint. Maybe slightly pricey. I thought the staff was friendly. They are pretty chilled out and there isn't really a table service, but with the type of establishment this is I actually prefer it. I'll be back. read more
Not a fan of this place. The whole place just felt unwelcoming as soon as we walked in. Once we sat at the bar we were told we need to keep ordering drinks if we wanted to sit there. And a few things to keep in mind 1) we had just walked in 2) the place was not packed 3) we did order a drink each but apparently we had to be quickly finishing them and re-ordering. It was just weird. I think they're trying to keep it as a locals only dive bar (which if you are, name it something less SEO friendly than "Fishtown Tavern" and make your sign huge). I mean read more
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Fishtown Tavern is ranked 29th on the Top 50 Bars in Philly 2015 list? That's a fact based on Philly Mag's list, however I'm a little surprised by the ranking. Perhaps my experience was too brief to truly judge the Fishtown Tavern, but I really wasn't impressed. It wasn't a dive bar, but it was dive-like. There was no distinct "catch" for the bar. The draft list was small, the bottle/can list was even smaller. They had a few cocktails, but it didn't strike me as a cocktail atmosphere. Unimpressed by the beer list, I decided to just go with the mimosa special. For $4, a got nice sized mimosa that was actually pretty champagne heavy. I'll admit, that was a great deal. Maybe I'm totally missing something, but this was just a standard bar in a sea of bars that have some sort of glimmer, pizzazz and distinctive character. Maybe I have to be a local to Fishtown to really get it, but it's not worth it as a destination bar. read more
10 years ago
Okay, moving on down the road, came across this old town Tavern. Walking in after visiting the Fishtown Social, what an improvement. The decor wants makes you want to stay and kickback. Bar stools are comfortable. Ordered the spicy Mac N Cheese, very very good, highly recommend. Service was warm and delightful. Great Job. read more
Fishtown Tavern: Typical dive bar here, nothing too crazy. Moderately priced drinks. A vodka sprite and draft beer ran $11. It started to get pretty packed in there as the evening wore on and the bar went from chill lounge atmosphere to typical standing room only bar. The bar was very hipster and played an eclectic mix of alternative and rock from the most stereotypical "rocker" DJ I could imagine- long hair, beard, pony tail. This certainly isn't my scene, I'm more into EDM but it has the recipe of a nice chill hipster. On the downside is the bathrooms. The sink is so small I can fit only one hand in it at a time. They were also kind of disgusting. Pee everywhere, paper towels on floor, ewww. read more
7 years ago
Cute little bar with a nice vibe. Drinks were amazing, i had the blackberry cider, my girlfriend ice pick. We really enjoyed both drinks. It was crowded but not in an unpleasant way. The crowd was friendly and the vibes were great! read more
Fishtown Tavern was recommend to us by a bartender down the street at another local bar. We were expecting good vibes and fun times. Not so much what we got. There were only about 3 other patrons at the bar when we arrived. The bartender was not inviting or welcoming at all. It most definately took away from our experience. With that said the drink prices were decent and the damn bar nuts were phenomenal, I could seriously eat my weight in those things. I will attempt to recreate at home but doubt I can come close. Overall the experience was just ok. Would I return? Maybe.. read more
7 years ago
Came for my 21st birthday and was blown away by the drinks and atmosphere. Allison took care of all my knucklehead friends while we watched the game. Food was great for great price. Of all the Fishtown spots, would recommend anyone looking for a relaxed drink to try this bar no question. read more
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So many great dive bars are located in areas I frequent but I've never given them a chance. It was a last minute decision to come here Friday night and i had a great time. The Tavern is very chill, dim lights, and the DJ was playing a few good songs. I wanted to make a request but he didn't have any Hendrix records. The five stars goes to Marty the bartender, he was patient and kind enough to walk me through the beer and whiskey choices. I asked so many questions that he had to walk away to help other customers. Sorry.. But he did it with a smile and I was content with my choice (Evolution Summer Ale). I would like to suggest a citywide special... Either way its comfortable and the Fishtown locals are friendly. read more
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1301 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Fishtown
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