This is the classic neighborhood spot for good reason, great food, friendly/fast service, and welcoming dinning space with a huge bar. No matter what time or day, this spot always fits the bill. Whether it's a quick weeknight meal, football on Sunday or lunch on the weekend, the food is always excellent. They have a great patio outside during the summertime too! A few of my favorite bites here are the burgers, wings or the hot roast beef sandwich! The beer is always cold, and they pour a good pint of Guinness too. The bartenders are friendly, the waiters are kind and professional, and the clientele is welcoming to all new faces coming in. Add this spot to the rotation! read more

Great bar. Lots of nice locals. The bartender was a little slow, but he was nice. Great neighborhood ambiance. Cold beer. Loved it. read more

Henry James Saloon - Great spot for a beer - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Clean. Food nicely prepared. Reasonably priced. Staff is friendly and exemplary. A+ for a neighborhood saloon. read more

Visited for first time en route to Mann music center for a concert. Obviously a "locals" bar tho we had good service. Bartender put Phillies game on tv near our table. We enjoyed chicken Florentine sandwich and chicken cheesesteak, both made to order, substantial but lacking some seasoning ( easily remedied by Chiluba and s/p). Beer selection was good, and beer was cold. Nice pub, definitely an upgrade from Chubbys steaks around the corner. read more

The beer was so cold and frosted mine. Best ever lots of choices. We ordered a Shalin style cheesecake and a chicken spinach. Provolone on a hoagie. The bread was to die for none better. The fries that came with crispy on the outside shopped in the middle The perfect fries dill pickles on the side my God perfect. My cheesesteak tasted lots of meat, Vitamin cheese, and the best bakes poppyseed crossbones you could ask for. The two ladies that helped Service were the sweetest ever. I can't think of anything bad to say except for the drunken golfers in the back they're having a great time. read more

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Good bar food! Cheesesteak was delicious and a little bit of a different take! To be honest better than most cheesesteaks I've had in the city/Manayunk. Fries were also delicious! Beer selection was okay. Would come back and enjoy the beer garden area when it's nicer out! read more

The Henry James Saloon might not be on any of your regular routes while exploring Manayunk-Roxborough. On the corner of Henry and Jamestown, this little spot has grown quite a bit from my first visit. From a fully renovated bar area to the brand new back yard / outdoor seating, I would recommend finding a way to fit in a visit. Food wise, they have a decent selection of better than average bar food. You can get burgers and sandwiches and several veggie friendly options as well. I love the Hank Jim and the Cordon Blue Burger is pretty amazing too. As for drinks, it is a bar that has you covered. They have a good selection on draft and a few bottles to pick from as well. I haven't tried any mixed drinks or cocktails, but I'm confident the bartenders can handle it. No complains on service. They are a friendly crew and willing to joke around with customers. And the overall appearance of the place is great - especially with all the renovations! read more

Henry James Saloon - Hank Jim - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The best French onion soup! The environment was super festive and friendly. It was my first time stopping in and will absolutely be back with friends read more

We stopped by on our trip to Philly. We had wings and fries. They were just okay the staff was very helpful & friendly. Drinks were decent. It was a good bar spot not shabby read more

Great spot for a drink and a snack after golf. Friendly staff and a menagerie of locals to entertain and converse with.

We got a Cheesesteak and paid the extra dollar something to 'pud' it. 'Pud'ing' it is putting hot stuff on it, Sauce and peppers. It came on a traditional roll. It had a decent amount of chopped meat. It came with french fries. The Pud stuff was hot but it was all on the bottom of the cheesesteak. I prefer to have my extras mixed in with the meat. What little cheese there was, was melted. read more

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I have been going here for year. Service is always incredible, and they're draft list is great. Also, I'm a sucker for their hot turkey sandwich. They also always give good size oranges for there blue moons. read more

Perfect neighborhood bar with a good menu. Super friendly servers and first class service. Great place to watch a game or just hang. Comfortable outdoor area for nice weather. Nothing we don't like about this joint. read more

We were in the area for Delassandro's (which we would recommend skipping), but I don't regret going because we stumbled upon this awesome bar! We moseyed in around noon and we're greeted by 2 hilarious bartenders who have worked there for years. They were super friendly and accommodating and kept us laughing. There is a backyard with tables and cornhole, but the inside offers a dim escape from the outside when needed! We mostly drank, but ended up trying the beer fries with beer cheese- a little on the salty side for me but very crispy and otherwise yummy! Glad we happened upon this spot! read more

This is 'my'neighborhood spot for sandwiches n beer. Plus Ranch is homemade, their Ice-tea is a must!

I absolutely love this bar. I wish I had one of their shirts that has "I love this bar" on the back, but they were out. I won't go to Philly (from Calif) without making at least one trip to this bar. It felt so homey, and I was so impressed with the place and its inhabitants on my first visit, that I had to buy a round for everyone. That was last fall. And I went another time or two on that trip. There again, with family, a few weeks ago. I was not disappointed. The Staff is/are? entirely terrific; the beers are cold and the food is hot. I absolutely love this bar! What more can I say? Oh, yeah. I can't wait till my next visit. read more

The best cheesesteak I have found in years! If you are looking for great service and food, this is it!

The wings were really good. Great staff that moved quickly, but were friendly and provided good customer service with a packed house.

This is a hidden gem! Their garlic parmesan wings is to die for! Seasoned perfectly and comes with some kind of creamy dill sauce.. Other wing places don't even compare to this place.. Also their cordon blue sandwich hits the spot! Rave rave rave to this place. Will try more of their menu. My husband and I are just so impressed! We ordered food to go read more

Strictly leaving 5 stars for the cordon blue burger!!!!!! Don't miss out. If you are looking to be fancy and not have great bar food, not your place. read more

Great friendly neighborhood feel. Didn't get to try the food but looked good coming out of the kitchen. Great beer selection.

Come for Judy- stay for the beer and food. This place is a true local treasure and Judy is the reason we keep returning here for happy hour over the dozens of other Roxy/Manayunk places. Wash down their onion rings and/or sweet potato fries with the beverage of your choice while you enjoy their new giant outdoor section in back. read more

The Henry James is that spot everyone wish they had tucked in their neighborhood. Good sized bar, few small two tops, and a decent back area offering table. The staff is always friendly and remembers a returning face. Solid menu, daily drink specials, and awesome wings!! Will always a regular spot! read more

Really good: General service; wings (in addition to buffalo the garlic Parmesan and hot n honey are solid); meatball sandwiches; chicken Parm sandwich; Good: bar pizzas; fries Don't order: nachos Haven't tried anything else yet.....overall a great local bar. read more

We came down to the neighborhood for Dalessandro's but they were closed. Went to Henry James and ended up very glad Dakessadro's was closed! Awesome cheesesteaks! Tons of tender, flavorful meat on a great roll. Fries were spot on and so were the drinks. Stop in, you will be glad you did! read more

Good bar food. The waitress would not write separate checks for our group. I destain splitting the check with people drinking several glasses of beer/alcohol. I don't drink and want no part of paying for their drinking. Then the math antics of add who ate and drank what - ridiculous when this can be avoided. I tip very well for the front of the house and back of the house. I know the work load that is being provided. Dave, is really your policy of no separate checks? I won't be back for table service again. read more

Stopped in ro catch thet the Penn St. game. No Big 10 Channel. Can someone call and update us with the score? Update. Thanks for calling in the update O. Penn ST won in OT. read more

I used to go to HJ all the time, but haven't been since the new owners took over. Wow. What a change. They have big plans for a patio and deck, but they'd better work on their food and service. Fish and chips was inedible. Seriously. And I'm an eater. It was over-fried with burned batter, yet somehow a little frozen inside. It came with (also frozen) red cocktail sauce. With fish and chips? Service was good at the bar at the beginning, but once two tables were filled in the back we didn't see the server again. The uneaten food sat on the bar until we paid the bill. Terrible experience. Won't be back! read more

If you are looking for a great neighborhood bar, Henry James is your place. A few of my family members attended Textiles (now Thomas Jefferson University) and have been going to HJ for years, so when I moved to the Manayunk area they cued me in on this hidden gem. Now, Henry James has become one of my go-to spots and is very high up on my list of favorites, and for good reason! I look forward to coming here because I know I will always have great service and delicious food. The bartenders & servers make you feel super welcomed, and the food is above your typical, traditional bar food. The wings and cheesesteaks are awesome - seriously HJ cheesesteaks can give any place in Philly a run for their money. There is also a pretty good beer selection and they usually have drink specials. Cannot wait for my next visit! read more

I stumbled upon this place needing a place to use the bathroom but decided to stay for a beer and was happy I did. The people and staff are so friendly and accommodating. It feels like I'm at home here and am so thankful I ended up here. read more

Great food & AMAZING outdoors area... THATS DOG FRIENDLY!! Wings are gigantic & the fries were awesome read more

Henry James Saloon - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I suppose I am biased since the owner Papa Falc's children are my friends and he was my athletic director in high school, plus many of my other friends are or have been employed by him, but what can I say, I just like the place. Just got home from watching the Flyers' game two loss and, as annoying as that was, I still had a great time. I'd tell you about their food but I like to only review fresh experiences, and tonight I had a grilled cheese on rye with provolone and bacon so how could it not be divine. What I will tell you is that many locals frequently return for the dinning experience, myself included. The food here is pretty standard bar noshery, so if you like bar food you should enjoy whatever you order. While getting down on a specialty sandwich or battered fries, check out the drink specials like 22 oz. Yuengling bottles for $2.50 during Phillies games (and make sure you're at the bar when Werth gets up because his HRs will earn you a free drink). I know they do karaoke here occasionally and that every Wednesday is $3.50 pizza night (for the whole pie) because I have partaken multiple times, but they also have an all you can eat Dungeness crab leg night on Thursday that I will never try because sea food is something I am psychologically unable to enjoy (works like ipecac for me). Some of you call it a hole in the wall but I think of it as cozy, so don't be afraid to stop by with your kids for dinner as rude behavior and language are not tolerated (plus they have a free popcorn machine). read more

Judy provided great service with a friendly smile. I had the grilled chicken with Rosa sauce sub and it was delicious. My mom had the turkey, stuffing, gravy sub and the turkey was fresh and she raved about it. New favorite lunch spot! read more

Small bar but great staff they are super friendly, good food & friendly customers. All around a great atmosphere! Would definitely check this place out if your in the area. If you check this place out you would regret it you'll be laughing until you leave. read more

One of nicest gems in Roxborough. The service staff is wonderful. They're neighbors and know the area and its residents well. When I first moved to Roxborough, I got the "lay of the land" from some of the bartenders. The owner is often present and engages with everyone. Very friendly patrons as well. No trouble in this nice establishment. The food is awesome. I think it's the best pub food in the area. The sandwiches are out of this world. Some of the specials are basically a home-cooked meal which is quite satisfying to a single man who doesn't have time to cook. Check this place out for some good food and conversation. read more

Don't judge a book by its cover. Henry James Saloon looks like a hole in the wall from the outside, and it also does from the inside, but the deliciousness within will cast your fears aside. On our first visit, we were greeted warmly and the crowd was middle aged and friendly. A look at the beer taps and coolers revealed a nice selection of craft beer choices, and a fully stocked bar is also available. Several TVs are above the bar. The food menu has a nice selection of sandwiches. We landed on the Hank Jim and the Guido Pork. Both were yummy - freshly baked rolls, quality meat and toppings and a perfect portion size. The best part of the meal, though, was the brew fries. These lightly beer battered morsels are some of the best fries I've had in Philadelphia. Worth the price of admission. Speaking of prices, very reasonable. 4 beers, 2 sandwiches and the side of fries: $40. I'll definitely recommend and return! read more

Great neighborhood pub where they serve a healthy shot and a cold beer (cheap) and you WILL engage in conversation with whomever is sitting next to you at the bar. The sandwiches look great, but the $9,95 fried chicken platter caught my eye. Comes with a fresh (simple iceberg) salad and a huge pile of crinkle fries (and oddly enough a little cup of POTATO SALAD .. just in case you didn't have enough potatoes in your diet. Gotta love the Irish. Anyway, you get a HALF of a smallish chicken (leg, wing thigh and breast) HOT out of the fryer. The skin is shatteringly crisp. They won;t win any culinary rewards for seasoning (but they do provide salt and pepper for the purpose. Anyway, if you are craving fried chicken in a bar, and don't want to hike to Resurrection Ale House and pay 20 bucks, you could probably ask them for some honey (or bring a jar..) Update: 05/15 : The Fried chicken platter is no longer on the menu. Sometimes it appears as a special. The cheesesteak has become my "goto" here. Fresh rib eye cooked to order. IMO better that D'Allesandro's OR Chubby's both of which are right around the corner, and over whom many argue. For my money, the ones here (on Conshohocken Bakery rolls) wins. read more

Best Sandwiches & Friendly Staff We found ourselves at the Henry James Saloon for dinner. It is a neighborhood bar where everyone knows your name. They didn't know ours, but we felt very welcome. We ordered the Hank Jim and Pud Chicken Sandwiches. The bread was fantastic! They were huge.Next time I will split it and maybe order an appetizer. Both sandwiches were good and original. The pud chicken does have a kick, but not overwhelming. The Hank Jim is flavorful and filling. Overall, the Hank Jim is what we would split. Give this neighborhood bar a try. You will love it! read more

I have regular cravings for their Chicken Caesar Sandwich (4/5 stars) that I would enjoy much more if they found a way to not wilt the lettuce during the construction of the sandwich, or their Brew City French Fries (5/5). I've eaten in and had takeout, but I must say I prefer take out because it truly is a hole in the wall. As far as neighborhood bars go, Henry James is an awesome place to grab a quick dinner and watch a game, but it's not your destination for a night on the town. read more

Great pub environment. Went there with about 15 guys for a dinner meeting. Super loud, great service, food was typical pub food (Cheese on everything), and a decent domestic beer selection on tap. Felt bad for the wait staff having to squeeze between the tables due to the tight quarters. A tiny space but could see how it would be a great place to watch a ball game. read more