Good bar with solid food offerings. We needed a place to nosh 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. read more

This hole in the wall was really cute. Super small, love the dog photos all over the wall. I came for 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. read more

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Great spot for drinks and food. Service was spot on and very attentive. The food was very good. I would not have looked at this place and thought they would have fantastic poke bowls and pho, but they did. I ordered the poke bowl and it was massive, tuna was perfect, great flavor. My husband got the chicken pho and it was amazing, no notes. If we come back, I will definitely get the pho. This is a great spot if you're looking for something chill but also want great food. read more

Good Dog Bar - Chicken Pho - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Sit Ubu Sit! This was a decent bar with sloooooow service. I had the Smoke on the Water which was Mezcal, Watermelon and Mint. It had that dive-bar feel and we were with an increasingly shrinking group of people so we ended up sitting outside for a bit. It was a one and done for us as we were on to the next stop! read more

The service was great! We got the burrata special and it was excellent. The Good Dog burger was delicious, loved the incorporation of Bleu cheese and appreciated our server checking with us that that was okay. We also got the short rib grilled cheese, and that was excellent. Fries are seasoned perfectly with a mixture of crunchy and soft--my favorite. The cocktails are quite strong, but that's always appreciated. Definitely will be coming back! read more

Met some friends in the city and decided this place sounded like fun! It definitely was, great atmosphere and I absolutely loved the dog pics all over the place. We parked in a garage a block away, street parking is tough in this area but you can find it if you are patient. Drinks were good, I had the espresso martini and it hit the spot. Ordered the burger for dinner, not the stuffed one, the traditional one. It was just OK, IMO, cooked perfectly medium, but lacking a bit of flavor. Maybe just needed some salt and pepper but I was hoping for more. The Mac and cheese was more Mac than cheese. I like my Mac swimming in a rich creamy cheese sauce, this was not what I was looking for, but it was decent. The steak tacos were the best of the dishes we ordered, I just wish they came with a side of salsa. Our server, Logan, was fantastic. Friendly personality, knew the menu well, was quick with our drinks, and checked up on us often. I'd definitely go again for the drinks, services and ambience, and to try the stuffed burger! read more

Good Dog Bar - Good dogs at the Good Dog 4/10/25 - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Proper dive bar with solid food options. Be prepared to wait because this place is always busy.

This used to be one of my favorite bars but if you want terrible service go here. We spent almost $200 in 60 minute span- paid the bill, had a last beer delivered and our waiter said we could not stay at our table despite just delivering us full beers. Both tables next to us were there longer and just drinking. They said we needed to stand and watch the last 4 minutes of the game elsewhere on another floor with our full to the brim beers. Absolutely terrible service while used to be our 1-2 days a week spot we will not be back- many places to go in the city- Monks, Fado same vibe better service- will not be back. read more

Classic philly bar with amazing food! Service was great, when we went it was quite packed, and I get the sense that this is a popular stop. Close to the Kimmel theater read more

This place has become my FAVORITE WINGS in the city!!! Their buffalo wings are so delicious and the blue cheese is *chefs kiss* I've also tried their Mac and cheese, wonderful side to the wings, and a few of their sandwiches because their fries are irresistible! Service is always fast and reliable and it's always busy without being crowded. read more

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Really great food and service, even with a wait. We got our drinks pretty quickly and our food was hot when it came to us. I got the good boy burger, and it was awesome! The melted blue cheese in the middle dripped onto the fries and it just was a wonderful combo. The table next to us got the Mac and cheese and I need to come back and try it because it looked amazing! Our server didn't mention to someone in our group that sides didn't come with the daily specials, so she ended up paying $8 for some roasted potatoes--they were good but keep an eye on the side prices! read more

A perfect lowkey meeting place. Good Dog excels at exactly what it should be. Good food, good vibes, good service. A meeting place in Center City to start a Friday night. Perfect for a laid back happy hour, no pretense. read more

Great place. Cozy cool vibes inside. Happy hour has good deals for solid drinks and food. read more

Good Dog Bar - Half price happy hour drafts, wings and mussels. - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

PLEASE NOTE: This was for delivery. We were really, really excited about Good Dog Bar: 1) Their full menu is available until 1am for takeout and delivery! 2) They have a dedicated allergy menu! Where it fell apart for us the delivery (and while I know this has NOTHING to do with Good Dog Bar, it was still a part of our overall experience); we were never notified that our food arrived, so when we finally found the brown paper bag... the food inside was room temperature and soggy. The Vegan Cheesesteak (pea protein, mushrooms, onions, and vegan pepper jack tucked inside a long seeded roll with a side of hot cherry peppers and a side of skin-on fries) I think WOULD be good eaten at the restaurant. Ours was gelatinous and not nearly as filled as the photos I've seen people post from dining in. The fries, again, weren't as generous a portion as it seems you get at the restaurant; ours were also wet, limp, and flavorless. Despite my experience, I WOULD recommend this place for vegans who want a cheesesteak while in Philadelphia! I just would NOT recommend getting it as takeout or delivery. Just go in person!!! read more

As a dog lover, I absolutely loved the ambiance. My fiancé and I came here for new years just based on the name alone, and we were so pleasantly surprised! The service was great and we will absolutely be back and show friends that are in town. read more

I had a lovely time at Good Dog Bar after a work event with the Yelp Philly CM. It was right next to my hotel. I love that it was in a super walkable part of town. This local haunt is divey in the best way possible. It's unassuming and has great food and drinks. I love the dog pictures that line the wall and the cozy interior. Our server was super kind and quick to take our orders. I tried the creamy mac and cheese. I'm a bit picky with my mac and cheese and found myself wishing there was a bit more of a kick to this. It was still super creamy and rich. My coworkers ordered their burgers which looked like the real star of the show here. Those burgers looked incredible and I wish I had ordered that. On my next visit, I will definitely be ordering that. I also got a very tasty apple mule mocktail that I highly recommend. read more

Good Dog Bar - Creamy Mac & Cheese - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cool city center bar & grill. Laid back with a lot of locals there. Everyone was pleasant. They have great food as well. The bar tenders & servers are great. read more

Good Dog Bar - Short Rib Grilled Cheese & Fries - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hey not a bad dive bar in Philly. Went with a friend for early dinner. They have a good happy hour and also military is 20% off. So that's always a plus. Food was hearty and had flavor. Staff was friendly as well. The prices are on the price side but it's Philly everything is gonna run you $15 and above. If you ever need a bit to eat check it out. read more

Good Dog Bar - Short Rib Grilled Cheese - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Midnight food search while in Philly. After numerous failed attempts with places with closed kitchen - wallah magic - this place was serving dinner. Hurray. Ambience is that of a loud bar. Great. It's midnight. Friday night. I cannot complain. Server was super nice. Food was pretty good. We got wings. Yummy. Shrimp. Pretty good and vegetable stir fry. When in search of late night bites i will def return read more

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I've been here more than a few times throughout the years. It's a good Philly spot! It's lively, has a good happy hour and decent consistent menu items. Happy hour with my oldest always calls for a simple, lively (dive-ish) bar. Happy hour with my middle is an upscale center city cocktail. So when the oldest wanted happy hour on Friday and I was already in center city I immediately thought "Good Dog"! It fit the bill perfectly. We had a couple of cocktails and she also had an alagash white. We shared French fries and wings and enjoyed sitting at the bar with a 3:00 start to happy hour! It's a good place to be. The bartender was so good and we enjoyed the great vibes that are here! read more

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one of my favorite spots for a late night bite after clubbing! busy and dimly lit bar with good vibes. fitting for its name, the walls are filled with photos of good dogs. big fan of their burger & their mac. the fries are also always perfectly fried and crispy. overall, this is a great spot for a drunk bite. the portions are generous and the food is solid. their signature burger, the good dog burger is rather unique with the roquefort cheese. definitely took me by surprise the first time as i didn't realize it was a blue cheese. the mac was creamy and quite a large portion, i had leftovers for the next day. this is a very solid spot, but my main complaint would be the service. our waitress this last time seemed standoffish and largely ignored us. she seemed annoyed whenever we needed her for anything. i had to go up to the bar to ask for a take away box as she ignored my table the several times she walked by. still would come back though, this spot is a rare gem that closes at 2a! read more

Good Dog Bar - mac & cheese - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Good dog? More like bad dog! This place kinda ruined our night. Let me tell you more. We were having an amazing night in the city with extended family members, and around 11:45 pm some of us decided to go to Good Dog for one last drink. There were about 7 of us, including some older aunts and uncles. We walked in, got ID by the bouncer (who wasn't friendly) and then we went to sit down at a table on the first floor. We were informed that if we wanted to sit, we ALL had to order our own meal (at midnight on a Thursday). I asked if we could just order a few apps and drinks because it was now MIDNIGHT and no one was hungry. We were told no and that if we wanted to just drink we had to go to the third floor. Begrudgingly, we walked up the stairs to the third floor. On our way, we passed the second floor room with MULTIPLE tables open. We went to sit because our 65 year old aunt wanted to sit. We tried to and the server immediately came over and asked "are you ordering food?" Again, We said we would order some appetizers. She immediately told us that we had to go to the third floor if we weren't ordering a full meal at midnight. This is when my aunts and uncles left and 2 of us stayed behind to have one drink on the third floor. This place is cool, just super unfortunate they have this bizarre rule and wouldn't accommodate us at all. I've said it a few times but it was midnight on a Thursday, we shouldn't have had problems sitting down and having one more beer for the night. read more

We walked in on a busy night (the Phillies were playing), but a table opened up as we arrived, so we were sat almost as soon as we got there. I opted for a classic margarita and our party of 4 shared a few appetizers: fried mozzarella, buffalo wings, and the empanadas. My margarita was SPECTACULAR. I got a salt rim and the drink was the perfect ratio of sweet and salty without being overly strong. The buffalo wings, a standard bar meal, HIT. They came out hot, coated, and perfectly salty. I wasn't expecting the mozzarella to be rectangular in shape and was initially a bit put off by it, but they were also really good! If you're looking for a small and cozy sports bar, Good Dog Bar is your place (and I love the puns on their menu: "Come, sit, stay"!) read more

I was in Philly with my boss and a colleague for an industry event. They were asking for a place to go for a bite and a beer. I asked my daughter who is local for some recommendations and she recommended Good Dog Bar. There are many great restaurants in the center city area, but this one does a great job. At 6:30 on a Monday, the place was quite busy. We were able to get a booth. I didn't see any tables for large groups downstairs. Most of the bar area and tables were full when we started ordering. The beer selection is diverse and prices are reasonable. For my main dish, I had to try to vegan Philly Cheesesteak. You might say that this is quite blasphemous being in Philly and doing vegan. I'm not sure how they did it, but it was very tasty. They also have some awesome fries with it. As far as parking, find a lot or garage or it's better to use mass trans or bike. read more

Good Dog Bar - Vegan Cheesesteak - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Usually this place is great! I went last week and had an awesome experience and meal. Don't go on Tuesday nights the male bartender is not friendly. I got one drink he ignored me while he did shots and took selfies with his friends. Worst experience I ever had there and I have been there a lot. Hostess was super awesome. He was so rude I don't know if I would go back. read more

Fun, casual spot with good burgers. Needless to say, the theme is dogs, and the walls are covered with the portraits of pooches from all over. Friendly staff and very fast. This place is tight. Small. COmpact. Cozy. read more

Great craft beer selection on tap. Wings were delicious. Super friendly bartender who made sure we had a great view of the Phillies game on the TV. Can't wait to go back! read more

Good Dog Bar - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The vibe is neighborhood bar. Fabulous and helpful service. Food was delicious. I had a burger and fries. Burger cooked to order , with crispy fries. I don't usually like seasoning on my fries, but going with the waitresses suggestion I had light seasoning. Made the fries even better, no ketchup needed. I wasn't going to have dessert, but they were made in house so we tried them both, bread pudding and cheesecake. Fabulous! And I'm not even describing the extra touches. read more

Good bar environment. Some beers and some food. Not a lot of selections but not bad either. Service good as well. Empanadas good. Raw oysters rotate and good read more

Had an amazing post-Broad Street Run experience here at Good Dog Bar, a Rittenhouse favorite for their great draught list, food menu, and speedy service. Add in the massive wall of dog portraits and you have my idea of a practically perfect establishment! They had a fantastic sour on tap from a brewery called Urban Artifact, and I also absolutely destroyed their grilled chicken BLT - a perfect after run sandwich. Exceeds expectations for a hole in the wall kind of neighborhood bar, and is one of my favorite kind of places to spend an evening or afternoon. My fellow GDB enthusiasts really enjoyed the burger and short rib grilled cheese as well - many good food options all around. Booth and bar seating available, and they have a really great happy hour Monday - Friday with half off beer and some great deals on bar snacks. Enjoy! Pet some good dogs! read more

Good Dog Bar - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I have had the burger from this restaurant twice now. I would say the burger is pretty good. It comes with a generous portion of sautéed onions on the burger which makes the burger taste good. It is a big and juicy burger. I think the price of the burger is pretty good. I would come to this restaurant again if I was hungry. read more

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Oh wow! We were so thrilled to go to this local pub ! Btw great food .. great service! Ty Nadine ! Spot on service and today Mike at the bar! We are so happy to find great people and great food' see you soon! Check this place out! read more

Good Dog Bar - Delicious - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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It was packed on Mother's Day afternoon. I was craving a Beer & Burger after the show, and this is the perfect spot to come. They have two kinds of Burgers, one stuffed with Blue Cheese and the other Plain to pile with whatever one wants. Cheddar Cheese and Grilled Onions were my tops. A local brew to sip and it was the perfect meal. Service was very friendly. I liked the bar very much. read more

Good Dog Bar - My bags - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Alwasys nice to walk in to a great cheerful friendly staff. However, owner has gotten carried away with his new pricing. I was shocked when the bill arrived: $24 for linguine with white clams dish- even the staff agreed with me . Food costs are: $3.25 for canned clams (if they even used a full can) $.75 for pasta. Total $4.00 Do youi really need a 6 X mark up for labor, overhead and profit? Not going back at these prices. read more

We came in for a late-night meal after arriving in Philly and were glad we stumbled upon this gem. We sat inside on the second floor and got a cute window seat. Our waiter came to take our drink and food order. I ordered the special chicken tacos they had that night, and my boyfriend ordered their burger. My tacos were delicious and had a ton of flavor. My boyfriend enjoyed his burger and raved about the fries. The drinks were good as well! Overall, it is a great place to eat, but just be aware that it is pretty loud inside. read more

Came to this bar after a comedy show at the Kimmel Center. The place was packed but it was a Friday night. If you aren't seated or can't get a seat, the place offers a bar to get drinks at on the second floor and standing room on the third. The third floor also has a pool table and old school arcade games (I.e. Pac-Man). Ended up getting the Smooth operator which was an amazing cocktail (highly recommend). The cocktail is made of bourbon, ginger syrup, and carpano vermouth. I wasn't a big fan of the Spicy daddy. I was expecting more spice in the drink and didn't realize that was tequila. read more

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Worst family restaurant please read this review if you are thinking of taking your family here do not waste your time. The establishment cannot control drunk patrons and because of this they will not admit your family. I went there with my family and got turned down and just another review on travel advisor. If you have a family please don't go here they will not let you in. read more

We stopped in for happy hour, drinks were awesome but the food felt like upgraded cafeteria food. We ordered the Mac and cheese and the bang bang shrimp. The bang bang shrimp was very odd, the breading was nonexistent and the shrimp were small and mushy. The sauce was good but it wasn't like any bang bang shrimp I have ever eaten before. My hubby was very disappointed in the Mac and cheese. It was very ordinary. On the positive side, the staff were attentive and friendly and the beer selection was top notched. Come for the drinks and stay. read more

Good Dog Bar - Creamy Mac & Cheese - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Came here on a Saturday night and the place was as busy as it gets. We were seated right away but it did take a while for our waiter to take our order. I had the Buffalo wings and fries. The wings were delicious. They were coated properly and had a good kick to them. The fries weren't crispy enough for me but they did come with an aioli that complimented it well. I would definitely one again for the wings at a less busy time. read more

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8/18/22 First night in Philadelphia, my boyfriend and I were looking to get some dinner but we weren't sure what was open later (like 9 / 10 PM). Luckily, we found a spot called Good Dog Bar. It was a 13 minute walk from the hotel and we decided to take the walk since we were restless from being on two planes all day. It's a small space with an upstairs and downstairs. When we went it was pretty crowded, but they let us in to get the last table since we told the guy at the front that we were eating, not just drinking. The interior is dim, but it's decorated with photos of various dogs of different breeds and colors. Service was a little spotty since it was busy, but here's what we got for food: 1. Short rib grilled cheese sandwich (his) 2. Steamed curry mussels (mine) Both dishes came in 15 min and smelled great to our hungry bellies. I was surprised by how many mussels I got! I've never had curry with mussels before, but it turned out really good. The mussels were numerous and the curry was mildly spicy. I wish the bread was a little softer, but dipping it in the curry helped a little. The short rib grilled sandwich was also delicious! The bread was toasted so when you bite into it it had that perfect crunch of bread with the tender meat inside. The fries were also good; crispy with a sprinkle of salt on top. If I am ever in the area again, I would definitely come back here because they have exceptional food for being a bar. read more

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