National Mechanics is a unique spot, located on 3rd Street just a block west of the "heart" of Olde…read moreCity (2nd St corridor). The space is a former bank building--hence the name. My traveling companions and I visited on a recent Monday night. Though we were a party of seven with no reservation--normally a recipe for disaster--we were seated almost immediately and enjoyed GREAT service throughout out visit. National Mechanics has a nice beer selection and menu of American favorites to suit most tastes, including one vegetarian member of our party. Portions were good and the fries were unanimously praised. Decor is fun and funky, and our booth-style seats were repurposed church pews My friends from out of town truly enjoyed the laid back atmosphere, good food, and friendly service.

Always come here when I want a quick bite to eat. Usually don't need to wait very long and service…read morehas always been good. Have good variety of beers to choose from and have liked anything I've tried from the menu.

Great vibes! I'm honestly surprised it wasn't more busy on a Thursday night- it definitely should…read morebe. We came for dollar wing night (RIP the 50¢ wings ) and tried the drink specials, and they were bomb. Amazing deal and really good quality food. It does get a little chilly inside, but it's ok. The drinks were such heavy pours that we had to ask for soda on the side, and they were super accommodating about it. Get the adios mf drink if you want to be crunk. The mango habanero wings were my favorite flavor perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Also, I love when restaurants give gloves for wings so we could be demure. Definitely want to come back!

10% off for medical workers all day every day. $3 breakfast…read moreGuiness with Real Madrid finals on tv, after my early shift ended? Yes please lol. "Breakfast" menu includes all from the appetizers list and chicken wings. "Lightly" seasoned sweet potato fries was really heavily coated with the sugar seasoning. Lots of fried foods for the morning rush if that's your thing. Cucumbers and Edamame for the not fried stuffs Guinness tasted lighter than usual which is weird . Group agreed.

I wish Jen and I had shown up in matching flapper dresses because Sassafras feels like stepping…read morestraight into the 1920s. Huge bar, giant wall of liquor bottles, dim lighting, and a cool old-school vibe. I told the bartender that ordering a beer in a place like this felt like I was insulting him. He laughed and told me not to worry about it. The drink special was called "Naked and Famous," which honestly sounded like the perfect cocktail to order in honor of Jen. But then I spotted a dark beer on the menu that sounded too good to pass up. If you follow me, you know I'm slowly becoming a dark beer guy. I liked it a lot. The sandwich special was a cheesesteak. Sorry, I should've taken a picture of the menu. But I really enjoyed it, and for $18 it came with a mountain of seasoned fries, which feels like a bargain these days. Bomb Shell: the two people working absolutely crushed it. I don't know if they were understaffed or if Monday night got busier than expected, but they were working their tails off the entire time. Even with that, they stayed polite, friendly, helpful, and incredibly accommodating to the guy carrying around a mannequin. Great visit to Sassafras!

I had wanted to come here for sooo long and I should have gone sooner! Sassafras bar is soooo good!…read moreSince it was Valentine's Day we had about a 10 min wait to get seats at the bar - not bad. We both ordered a special cocktail - pornstar martini - and wowwwww it was so good. We didn't have time to stay for more unfortunately but I can't wait to go back. Great ambiance and our bartender was awesome.

My bf took me here to celebrate me getting a job. We heard about the pasta, which is my favorite…read morekind of food. I asked the bartender which dish out of the lobster ravioli, seafood manicotti, and the pappardelle with crab and shrimp has the most meat, and it was the pappardelle so I picked that. The shrimp was tender and pasta was a firm al dente. Overall, texture and taste stood out. The place was crowded on a weekday night. We waited about 15-20 minutes for a table for two and the food came out promptly. Staff was accommodating and attentive, so no issues getting attention when we needed it.

CASH ONLY. Dinner at Murphs was awesome. We got two pasta entrees (pear and cheese fiocchi &…read morecavatelli with sausage) and shared the rack of lamb. Pear and cheese fiocchi was a slightly smaller portion but I loved the rich cheese paired with the sweet honey flavor. Perfectly sweet and savory. Cavatelli was also perfectly executed. Al dente, rich and saucy, cheesy. Lamb was simple but extremely tender and great quality. Easy 5/5 local spot

The food was amazing, and the drinks were good. I would go there if you want to see a big menu…read more The ambience in the service was great I loved it

I found this bar after initially going to another establishment and they were having issues with…read moretheir liquor license. I was happy that we ended up here because the beer, cocktail and food options were plentiful! The waitstaff were helpful and attentive! The vibe was cool...many mounted TVs with all types of sport games to view. We had the calamari..wings...shrimp and chicken tenders! Everything tasted so good. I look forward to returning to this establishment to sample more of the food options!

I was more than pleasantly surprised when we walked into this bar. I thought for sure it was going…read moreto have a stinky pool hall vibe, but it was tastefully decorated all things Philly, the tables were spaced well enough apart, all of the bar counters were unique, the bartenders were friendly, and they had a large selection of drinks available both upstairs and downstairs. We only stayed for a few drinks on a slow night, but I'd definitely go back and would recommend to anyone looking for a casual drinking spot with the option for a game or two.

Stopped in as a team from a work dinner. Great for a few billiards games, basketball or…read moreshuffleboard. Clientele was primarily people from work as well ordering drinks and some food. It's a large area with many pool tables. Great for large groups.

I went to yards this past Sunday and there was live music (Irish style) for the upcoming holiday! I…read morewent with a big group and the long tables were perfect perfectly accommodating! The staff was so quick to take orders and deliver food even though it was pretty busy! The salads were OK, lacked a lot of flavor, but the beer was great! I went with a preset flight first and loved three out of the four beers! The only disappointing part was that they were not bottled for purchase! If you have a chance to stop by, try the grapefruit or orange! Both winners in my book!

After driving by this place so many times, I was super excited to try it and was sooo disappointed…read moreby the time I left :( They have a wide selection of beers which is pretty cool. And also a lot of options for flights and stuff like that. My boyfriend and I were pretty hungry by the time we came in so we ordered the burgers since our server said they were known for them. We were so disappointed when they came out - they were literally the blandest burgers I have ever tasted in my life. The ambiance of the restaurant is really nice though. They have outdoor seating for when the weather is nice and a LOT of seating inside. It's almost set up like a giant cafeteria so there is a lot of space for big parties. Overall, I'd come here to get a couple drinks with my friends and maybe an appetizer or two. But don't expect the food to be anything great.

Woo child!! To be young again!…read more it's my sister's annual birthday week and we finished the night off after walking philly for what felt like 2 hours (25 minutes) and stumbled upon this club! the bouncers at the door were hella friendly (thanks billy) and the security inside kept a tight room. we joined in upon like 4 birthday parties and a full bottle service. needless to say the shots being poured were plentiful. Thank you to the really nice bartender in the orange hat (also a millennial) who grasps the concept of 'it's so loud in here' like it's not a nightclub. anyway the prices of the drinks were great. NO cover charges (that night) the floors were covered in confetti, and it was awesome watching jake paul get his jaw broken on someone's phone! #netflix ps. if you have a video of me acting up in a sombrero--no you don't.

So Wicked Wolf is perfect if you were looking for party brunch spot. We went on a Saturday for…read morebrunch and the vibes were definitely there. They had a really good DJ and it was a fun atmosphere Now the service left something to be desired. While our server was nice, the food was slow to arrive and it took awhile to get our check as well. We ordered the wings which were good as well as individual entrees. I ordered the pancake sandwiches and they were just okay. Overall this spot is good for drinks, photos and vibes.

Stopped in Nick's for lunch while in town with my kids for Spring Break and I'm glad we stumbled…read moreupon it. Food was outstanding, and the staff was fantastic. Our server was also the bartender, and she was awesome...friendly and so funny. If I wasn't my kids, Nick's would definitely be in my "day drinking" list of spots.

Stopped into Nicks on a Tuesday night while in Philly for a work-adjacent trip. Nicks is a nice…read moreunpretentious spot; very local, very neighborhood. We arrived with a party of 7 and no reservation but were seated quickly with no hassle. The bartender appeared to be doubling as the server but took great care of us. The menu and draft beer list aren't extensive but what Nicks does they do well. There were enough selections to accommodate everyone, including a vegetarian member of our party. My waffle fries were to die for. Nicks is a great spot for a solid meal in the heart of Old City Philadelphia.

This place really surprised me. We were seated immediately for a larger group. Interior was fun bar…read moremixed with Parisian cafe with the open garage vibe. Food came out fast. Waitress was attentive and on top of getting drink orders. The gumbo was dark and flavorful in a thinner style which I hadn't had before but enjoyed. The caramelized onion dip was a surprise. It was chunky but in a good way. Loved the chips. The po boy was delicious. The bread so fresh. Great beer and drink selection. Very reasonably priced

A PHILLY STAPLE! ONE OF OUR FAVORITE, MOST JOSTALGIC PLACES…read moreIN THE WORLD Amazing food, lots of vegetarian options for me, perfect location, could use a bit more variety in the way of cocktails and drinks, and definitely needs a better spaced seating plan, but Khyber is cemented in our hearts as an all-time favorite.