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    Friendly Lounge

    4.1 (32 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    FRIENDLY LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Quiet
    Juke Box

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    Christine C.

    Step back in time to 1975 - dark and smokey and great music! Friendly patrons and bartenders!

    Wine in a water glass..no WiFi..living life while waiting for my car inspection!! Lol super friendly people!
    Krista H.

    I came here on one of the last days of June while awaiting my cars inspection. I go to the best at dons auto repair...but I still needed to finish my days work so I headed to the closest bar. I came upon friendlys. Walking into this place on a suuuuper hot day was refreshing and not. I noticed immediately this was a smoking bar (no problem for me) but that was the not so refreshing part...walking into the ac was glorious! Bartender was friendly. I posted up and asked what types of white wine they had and he said "I think a Chardonnay" to which I said I'll take a Tito's and seltzer. They didn't have Tito's so he served me their only white wine (Pinot Grigio) in a water glass. I found this refreshingly comical and relaxed. This bar isn't about being fancy it's about being casual and comfortable. I also asked about WiFi...no WiFi so I hot spotted..honestly..no big deal to me. So I posted up for about an hour until my car was finished..I enjoyed two glasses of wine for a total of 8$ (cash only) while I worked and eves dropped on some of the locals conversations. You really can't beat 4$ glasses of wine, entertainment from the locals and the World Cup on tv! No complaints from me...everyone was friendly as advertised!!!

    Owen R.

    I wasn't around or there long enough to assume or rate its friendliness. good location, great city! Sucker for good signage!

    Sweet jukebox with all classics

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    What you see is what you get. grab a stool and a bud heavy, light one up, talk about the phils or politics by informed people or otherwise.

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    Good Dog Bar - Short Rib Grilled Cheese

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    3.9(1.5k reviews)
    1.0 miAvenue of the Arts South, Rittenhouse Square
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    Good bar with solid food offerings. We needed a place to…read morenosh and watch some basketball during our visit to Philly. Good Dog checked the boxes. Multiple TV's, a good variety of draft and canned beverages, and good food choices. The soup special for the day was split pea with ham. Talk about a little childhood nostalgia, Hit the spot! The french fries and wings were also good. Great place to take a break while walking around the city.

    This hole in the wall was really cute. Super small, love the dog photos all over the wall. I came…read morefor a conference and I liked the welcome message they wrote on the wall. I'm not sure how accountable this review will be, as I did take out not stayed. They were having happy hour but it didn't count for me as I was take out I guess. I got the mozzarella sticks were bomb with the sauce and I got the creamy Mac and cheese. I was excited for the Mac and cheese because I had one last night that was amazing from somewhere else. I got back to my hotel my second but I found a hair. Like a fatty I threw it to the side and kept eating it anyways. Unlike a true fatty, I didn't finish it. So unholy for a Mac and cheese lover like myself... but it was too acidic for me. I couldn't keep eating it. So I'm basing this review solely on the food. The service seemed ok? They seemed nice, but can't judge that as I did take out.

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    Ye Olde Ale House - roast beef + sharp provolone + gravy on the side (on the side is the way to go, standard)

    Ye Olde Ale House

    4.0(235 reviews)
    12.2 mi
    $

    Finally got here! Ye Olde Ale House My good buddy Erik…read moreMalmberg has been telling me about these beef sandwiches since the day I first met him. Recently, The Godfather of Meat did a keen review and video, in which everything looked awesome. It took us about 45 minutes from Emmaus, and it was worth the trip. House made roasted beef with the house gravy on a sensational Kaiser roll -- was what we came for and they delivered! Piled high and fresh with provolone cheese. This is the best beef sandwich I have had in decades. Simple quality at its finest! This has quickly become my gold standard classic beef sandwich. The "Matt Fries", were interesting and completely unique: fresh crispy fries topped with generous black pepper, old bay seasoning, Parmesan cheese and Turkey gravy. It worked! We enjoyed them and the large portion was more than enough for 2-3 people. Steph Rush very much enjoyed the mussels in red sauce -- another generous portion, served with was bread. I had an order of the cold shrimp , which is weekends only. Fresh, cooked perfectly and extra horseradish in the cocktail sauce by request. We were overjoyed with what we ordered and I love they have birch beer on tap, my favorite! The joint was packed and busy, our waitress had her hands full in her section. We are looking forward to a return trip ! #rushieeats

    Had a craving for a good roast beef sandwich and remembered the 'godfather of meat' just raved…read moreabout this place. First off the place was packed. We secured the last booth available, ordered our drinks and anxiously awaited the infamous beef sandwiches. To say I was disappointed is a bit harsh, but worthy of such high accolades they are not. It is a decent fresh made beef sandwich, but nothing compared to DiNics. I would also rate Bob Morton's over this sandwich as well. Probably on par with Old original Nicks in Springfield- but their gravy fries are superior over the Olde Ale House. We also ordered wing that were overcooked , dry and only adorned with basic hot sauce, lacking the flavor profile we prefer. A good place to try, a decent sandwich and friendly service. A full 3 stars and another beef under our belts. Onto the next.

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