My favorite spot in Fishtown. Great German Beer Hall vibes. Amazing beer selection. The best German Food in the area. The bartenders and the workers at the food window are very patient, knowledgeable, and quick with their service. A must stop if you're in Fishtown. read more

Frankford Hall - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Came in for an Eagles night game. Interior is spacious with lots of warm lighting. It's cold outside so the fireplace is on and smells like a campfire inside (it's late November). We tried a handful of beers. All pretty solid. The food on the other hand...not impressed. We ordered the wurst sampler and small pretzel with cheese. Wurst sampler was fine but nothing standout. Was hoping for slightly better for $33. Least favorite sausage was the kasekrainer. It was dry and too salty. Favorite was the weisswurst (very tender, moist, and meaty). All others were about the same. Good/average. The pretzel was soft and doughy but a little underwhelming. The cheese dip it came with was cold. Not sure if it was supposed to be cold but didn't love that. Overall I'd come back for another beer but would skip the food. read more

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Delicious food, friendly staff and a fun atmosphere. There is inside seating as well as an outdoor area where you order food. Mostly German menu but there is a Classic Burger that is really good. Hand cut fries are delicious and the soft pretzels are so warm. The cheese dip is really good too. Ice cream is so creamy and the chocolate pretzel milkshake is incredible. My compliments to the chef! read more

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Have been here a ton but never wrote a review so that's weird. Really love the vibe of this place. I like that the outdoor is open even during cold months with plenty of space heaters. The food is pretty good and their beer list is extensive. Bonus points for ping pong. read more

Amazing place. Inside and outside area with games, fire pits, patio heaters and food. Lots of beer and drink options. Food menu is pretty good with a decent number of veg and vegan options. read more

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The atmosphere alone is what gets this it's rating. The sunny courtyard with large trees, brick architecture, and plenty of large oak tables makes this amazing on a sunny day. They even have vendors on the outskirts of the courtyard on some weekdays. Inside has nice tables with good warm lighting and a ping pong table. That being said, the beer is decent and the canned beer is pretty pricy (upwards of $15 or so). I know that must be a philly thing but I'm still not use to canned alcohol being so expensive. They can come in a stien which is good but not a big deal for the size. They also have beer cocktails which not many breweries can say and even though I didnt have the coctail I tried the beer it goes with and can tell it would be a good choice. The staff was friendly and helped with recommendations and samples. We are more hazy people and there weren't any even with their big list but I think that is just not their style. They have tones of janga games but no other boardgames which was a little disappointing but not a big deal either. Overall a great place to go with big groups esspecially in good westher. read more

Frankford Hall - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Still love it here. ESP on a beautiful day. It's a great place to come for a bite and beer. read more

Frankford Hall - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'd been here a handful of times before for drinks but this past Saturday was the first time I enjoyed some food. It was quick and easy to order at the window to the back right - as a vegetarian I appreciated they had a spicy vegetarian sausage option (as well as a veggie burger option too) - I opted for the spicy veggie sausage. The food was quickly delivered to our table. I added some spicy mustard and ketchup on top. It was pretty good! It also came with some potato salad on the side which was cold and refreshing. I got a very large beer as well and we had fun playing Jenga at the table too after we ate. Definitely a fun, lively atmosphere, and tasty food and drink. read more

Really cool spot to drink outside on a nice day. Chill vibes, good crowd. The cheese that came with the pretzel was randomly so bad though read more

Frankford Hall - Vibe - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We enjoyed this place has a very cute outdoor area. However too busy to enjoy during the weekend but if you have time to hit here on the week days much quieter and nice. The German food is yummy they serve. read more

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i like the wide variety of beers that they have and the food options and i always love a outdoor ambiance especially one like a beer garden

Food is good (especially the soft pretzels), beer is good, but it's hard to leave without smelling like a bonfire read more

Frankford Hall - Warm Bavarian Pretzel with Cheese Dip - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great place to hangout with friends - with both covered and outdoor garden with picnic tables. Its self-service - you order beer/drinks and food from the counter and can sit on any available tables. We went on a Saturday afternoon during Octoberfest and had a great time. read more

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My first time to this venerable Starr attraction, and sorry to say, I wasn't overly impressed. While I love creative adaptive reuses of old literal brick & mortar 19th Century buildings, and Frankford Hall delivers on that score with large spaces, red brick walls, concrete floors and rusty iron beams, struts and huge glass windows and portable walls, the kitchen left a lot to be desired. Loved the German beer selection, but found the execution of basic standards to be lacking. My Pork Schnitzel Sandwich was on a decent seeded Martin's Roll, but offered little flavor beyond the drippy mustard sauce that covered my fingers with each pick up. That the server doesn't deliver napkins, condiments, nor flatware, is frustrating enough, but when the dish calls for those necessities, yet doesn't provide them, it shows a lack of concern for the customer. Sure, we can walk over to a self service station to get them ourselves, but none of that is immediately apparent to a first timer. My son asked for their standard cheese burger w bacon, served medium finish. What he got was well done. The steak knife stabbing it in the heart was an ironic twist, because it symbolized what he received - a manslaughtered sandwich with the murder weapon still sticking out of the corpse. How is that even possible when the menu is so limited that execution should have been perfected long ago? On the other hand, the tagalong fries were also overdone, but sufficiently crispy and nubby to actually be enjoyable. We were excited when we walked in and saw how well preserved the old factory floor was, and appreciated the layout of inside/outside space, the bar and the large windows and roll up garage door walls. We left knowing that we couldn't eat the atmosphere, and the kitchen didn't hold up its end of the bargain. Time for new eyes to find the right vision for this unique venue. The current view just isn't making it these days. But, then again, maybe the supersized Bavarian Pretzels tell a better story. read more

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Fantastic vibes, stellar beer list, delicious no fuss food menu, and arguably the best spot in Philly for your easy-to-plan group outing. I was hanging with some girlfriends on a rainy summer Saturday afternoon, and it wasn't overly busy. We easily found an a spot indoors and grabbed our beers from the bar, with big kudos to the knowledgeable bartenders. I told him what I usually tend to enjoy and he poured me the "kristal" on draught, which suited me perfectly. As time went on and the sun came out, it seemed like the entire neighborhood came out to play in the giant beer garden. I really enjoyed the burger here and also appreciated the reasonable prices all around. Really looking forward to my next trip and excited for a summer enjoying the neighborhood and Frankford Hall. read more

Frankford Hall - Cheeseburger - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Really nice space to hang out especially with large groups of people. They have a decently sized menu of food options including some vegetarian options. I got the small pretzel with cheese but the cheese was cold? They have a ping pong table too. read more

The atmosphere is great, and it's a fun place to hang out! We ordered the giant Warm Bavarian Pretzel with the cheese dip. The pretzel was good, but we were not a fan of the cheese dip. For my meal I ordered The Classic Burger (single). The patty didn't have a ton of flavor, but the potato bun and fries were good. Overall, this is a great place to hang out and get some food and drinks! read more

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Honestly there were soooo many people here on a friday afternoon and rightfully so! The staff was so kind i asked if someone could clean our table we wanted to sit at and immediately with no hesitation they did! The pretzel and cheese was honestly soooo yummy the cheese had a little curry taste with onions. It was top 5 favorite pretzels i have eaten and you have to get the cheese!!! It honestly is just a indoor outdoor feel place to have a beer super casual and great for games. We came and played jenga had a few beers and a pretzel. It was just a good activity for a friday afternoin. Next time i go up to Philly i will be back!! read more

Frankford Hall - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Looking for a place to grab a beer and a hang out with friends, this is the perfect place! There are several varieties of beer and a few different wines. We came with friends to grab a drink and try and watch the Heat vs Celtics game. After ordering our beers we spoke with a bartender to ask about putting the game on one of the TVs, we were in Philly and they just got eliminated from playoffs so we thought they might not want to watch. Luckily after asking who we were rooting for and letting him know the Heat he happily turned the TV (The Celtics and just beat Philly so he said he was bitter against Boston fans). We drank several beers, eventually noticed all the TVs were turned to the game and everyone was cheering for the Heat who ended winning the game. Great beer, great service and great looking food, I was too full to eat anything else. As mentioned previously this is a great spots for groups and a great place to grab a beer. read more

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Honestly not sure how to feel about this place. It was really cool inside and exactly what I was looking for in a beer hall. However, the bouncer was rude and the service was not great. It was my first time there and the first server I had was super nice and gave me a recommendation. After the first sip, I didn't like the beer and wanted to go for the one my friend had that was also recommended. I got a different bartender and this one was super rude. He wanted to charge me for two beers even though I took one sip from it. I explained the situation to him and he was rude. Before I walked away he let me take the new beer but said I should've asked for a sample first before buying. I didn't completely disagree with that but if a bartender recommends a beer then they should offer a sample first before buying. read more

I love going here with friends! Super fun and chill atmosphere. The food and drinks are delicious. They also offer a good amount of vegetarian and vegan options. Service is always so great. read more

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Always a good time at frankford hall ! Got a ton of food and beer and settled in to watch Germany play in the euro cup. This is the best place to watch because there are plenty of indoor and outdoor good sized TVs without craning your neck or turning in awkward positions to watch the game while eating and drinking with all your buddies. Had a little snafu with the burger coming with the bacon on it (not on the side for me) when I said I had my guy with me who doesn't eat bacon or pork so had to wait for another to be made. Feel bad if it was trashed as I would have eaten it but in the mean time he ate my veal schnitzel platter up pretty quickly as he was hungry. The portion of veal and potato salad could have been bigger for the price in the end. But oh well. We ordered more food after that. The spätzle was all right. I think it was a bit too pan fried I sure do miss Germany beer garden prices for steins so I'm gonna have to suck it up and pay my Munich cousins a visit! read more

Super cool spot, very similar to the beer halls in Germany where you sit at picnic tables with strangers who soon become friends. It is great for large groups, even groups with kiddos as they're family-friendly. They have a full bar, which they don't advertise, but it's there. Ask the bartender. Fantastic beer choices. My reason for the 4 stars is the food. It's good, don't get me wrong, but sorry it's all a la carte and expensive. The veal schnitzel was great but too small for a $22 price tag. The spaetzle was also great, but almost $7 for a little cup. They have both inside and outside areas and lots of TVs for those of us not into Jenga :-). We'll definitely be back but probably order some apps next time instead of spending $70 on food. *** update ****. NOT SHOWING SPORTS ON TV NOW AS PER MANAGER! Definitely a bummer and probably not going to go as much now read more

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There is a reason this place has over 1,000 reviews: it is one of the best bars in Philly, and consequently one of the most popular and well attended. I've been here countless times over the years. I spent a few years living in Germany, and I can say this is the most authentic German beer garden in the city. I wouldn't say the food is super authentic, but who cares, it's still excellent quality and superb in taste. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The beer list is also phenomenal. If you're a fan of German lagers, pilsners, Weizens, Märzens, etc. they've got you covered. Grab yourself a liter sized German stein, sit in the outdoor area under the stars (next to a real fire in cooler weather), and enjoy the atmosphere. Crowds here swell to epic proportions on weekends, but the staff handle the amount of people expertly and from my experience, lines always move quickly. Always a good time here, will definitely be back soon. read more

An amazing place to watch a game! Play games with friends, have an authentic beer or just get some really delicious food! The pretzel and brats are amazing! I have never been disappointed in my food the service is great as it is a pickup type of restaurant. You order at the window and then pick it up at a little window, during some times I've been they do bring it to you just depends on how busy they are! The bar is always fast with drinks and very accommodating! However they only serve beer and that is not always for everyone I enjoy the down east ciders when I go! The environment is fun and really feels German! They have mostly outdoor seating but they do have indoor seating as well! read more

Frankford Hall is such an awesome spot to relax with friends and eat great food. I got the beerloma which I was obsessed with. It's Schofhoffer grapefruit beer with tequila and lime juice - it was so drinkable and refreshing so definitely recommend! For food, we ordered some pretzels, quark dip, potato pancakes with smoked salmon, and the schnitzel sandwich. Everything was really tasty, and the obvious must order is the pretzel with cheese dip. In the early afternoon, it's a pretty chill ambiance, lots of space, young families and gatherings. As it gets later, the vibe changes to more late night bar vibes - just something to keep in mind depending on what vibes you're going for. read more

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I ordered delivery from Frankford Hall. I ordered the Käsekrainer sausage and the pretzel with cheese sauce. I was glad that everything was still slightly warm when it arrived. The sausage seemed small, but it was tasty. Good flavor, but at the same time not any better than a brat I can buy in the store and grill myself, assuming I get a Milwaukee based brand brat. Since I was ordering delivery, I think they decided to give me the overcooked pretzel. I do not believe I would have been served this in the restaurant. It had no flavor and the cheese sauce was no help. I have tasted a delicious beer cheese sauce, so that was disappointing that the cheese sauce couldn't elevate the pretzel. Frankford Hall is definitely what I would term a "one and done". read more

Frankford Hall - Käsekrainer - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We went here last night with friends to get drinks. I really liked the atmosphere of the bar and how it was outside with picnic tables. They had tons of the heat lamps all around the outside area, which made it nice and warm. They have massive beers for only $17 and their warm apple cider was good as well! We had their large pretzel and potato leek soup also while we were there and they were both very good! read more

Lively German beer hall with lots of beers, wines, and beer cocktails. The giant soft pretzel and beer cheese is WOWZA. Definitely get the potato pancakes too. Good spot to kickback on a weekend afternoon and people watch! read more

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Love that they have late night food. That already gives them automatic five stars. love the outdoor seating, the gravel and benches are so fun just make sure not to fall off. Alcohol milkshake is crazy and I'm sure I would pay the price but can't say I don't want to try. read more

Local Oktoberfest feel here. They have big steins of beer, pretzels, and an assortment of bratwurst. Your best bet is to try the assortment of "wursts" to see what you like best (see what I did there lol). Add a little mustard if you like it for great flavor too. It gets pretty lively in the summer and I like that they have games to play like ping pong and jenga in the restaurant as well. Nice friendly vibes at the restaurant. read more

It's a beer garden with way above average food. Definitely not your typical menu of so-so comfort food. They have delicious, traditional German dishes including Wiener Schnitzel, spätzle and a variety of homemade sausage. Your food is brought to you after ordering at the counter. There is indoor seating but in nice weather most people sit outside at the picnic tables. Most tables have umbrellas so there's plenty of shade. We were there on a Saturday afternoon and they had a live German band. The food was fantastic. The Wurst platter had all 5 of their German sausages and homemade kraut. The potato pancakes were very good as was the Wiener Schnitzel, spätzle and German potato salad. They also have gourmet burgers, fries and soft pretzels for the less adventurous. We'll go back when craving the foods we grew up eating. read more

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On yelp and google Frankford Hall says they are dog friendly. Within the same week, I was allowed to bring my dog inside and out to the patio and then also denied entrance with my dog. The consistency is lacking and the lady at the door said, "yeah, you are right. It does say that but I'm saying no." read more

Frankford Hall - As you can see, it says dogs allowed. - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I love love love coming to Frankford Hall! It is the perfect place to have a night out with friends or to have a beer or cider. When you walk in, you are able to see everything. They have a ton of seating indoor and outdoor. They even have heated lamps outside too! They have a few bars and I have never had to wait super long to get a drink. Their staff is fast and efficient. They even offer food too and I highly suggest getting their pretzel. It is amazing but I recommend sharing it with a friend or too because it's massive. If you are looking for a place to grab great drinks and hangout with friends then this is a place for you! read more

Vaccinations required, masks required and there's both indoor and heated outdoor areas! During this pandemic, I really appreciate all the precautions. Service was a little aloof, but polite and quick. Most of the beers it seemed were from cans, not too much on tap. Their pretzels were so soft and warm! And pretty good cheese, which had unexpected onion in it, but I actually like it. Parking is a bit difficult but since it was a Sunday, it wasn't too bad. read more

Frankford Hall - two mugs of beer on a table - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stopped here for lunch today with my hubby around noon. There were no lines and plenty of open tables. It's important to note, proof and vaccination and ID is required for all patrons. You will be turned away if you cannot provide both. The food was reasonably priced and very good. We ordered a frankfurter, cheese brat, fries and a pretzel with cheese sauce to top it off. To wash it all down we had a couple of beers. I'm not much of a beer drinker so I opted for a light grapefruit flavored beer: Schofferhofer. We sat outside and were kept warm by both the heat lamps and fire pit. It's a nice place to spend a few hours. read more

Frankford Hall - tables and umbrellas in a courtyard - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great place to stop and partake of an excellent menu of German drafts. Airy and naturally cool, comfortable large tables & benches to enjoy with great friends and family. I tried the grapefruit Hefeweizen and LOVED it! It was a very smooth German wheat ale and grapefruit blend. We shared a huge pretzel with cheese and different mustards. Their food menu brings back memories of the great beer halls of Munich... I reminisce about the Old Country with joy but don't miss it as much being here in Philly. Prost!!! read more

Frankford Hall - Grapefruit Hefeweizen - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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4.5 stars Located in the trendy (and funnily named) Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Frankford Hall is a casual German beer garden with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating, games like ping pong and Jenga, a wide selection of beers, and a surprisingly good selection of food too! For example, there were plenty of sausages to choose from, and my pick was the Currywurst, a pork sausage mixed with curry spices and sprinkled with curry powder on top. The sausage had a lean texture and a nice snap, and it was served in a soft roll along with sauerkraut on the side. It went perfectly with some of the mustard (sweet and dijon) and the curry ketchup you could help yourself to at the condiment bar. I also had the Veggie Burger, which was a hamburger made with an Impossible Burger patty, melted cheddar, pickles, onions, aioli, and a creamy "secret sauce." The veggie-based patty was completely convincing (I could not tell there was no meat!), and I also got a side of the cucumber salad, which had a light, creamy dressing and was garnished with dill and red onions. The only dish we got that was way under par was the Roasted Beet Salad. The concept of this dish was great, and the soft roasted beets were beautifully plated along with raisins, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, pickled onions, and arugula. However, the execution was off, as the beets were so salty that they were nearly inedible.. But the most iconic item to get here has to be the Warm Bavarian Pretzel, which was at least twice the width of my face and came with an addictively delicious, unctuous beer and cheese sauce, topped with onions and paprika! For a casual beer garden, the dishes here were surprisingly good, and everything came at a great value too! read more

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Layout in here is nice. There's a separate station for the food and drink ordering. That's just fine, no long or congested queues. We just had a light bite, beetroot salad - for she and sausage for he. Both tasty. The whole place feels alfresco, although we were technically inside we were next to the open windows. Cool. They have a table tennis but only one. It felt like an indoor picnic area. ...shame about the toilets :-/ read more

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Amazing vibe, great beers, friendly staff and more make this a cool place to either bring out of town guests as well as being that kind of neighborhood hangout type place. This is a very cool spot, both a trendy, hipster type place, but a cool place for the neighborhood to embrace as their own. I definitely recommend here. read more