If you're a whiskey, bourbon, or Scotch connoisseur, this is THE place to be on the Main Line!…read moreHands down, one of the best cocktail and whiskey bars around. The cocktails are incredible, made with homemade or high-quality mixers. Even their punch of the day is amazing! And the espresso martinis? The bomb! The food is just as impressive. Think delicious, homemade comfort food. I'd be surprised if anything here comes out of a freezer! The pork bao buns were fantastic, the fries topped with shredded pork and onions were absolutely delicious, and the chicken wings are meaty with a wonderful smoky flavor. I honestly don't think I've had a single thing here that wasn't tasty. And then there's the atmosphere! Such a cool, cozy vibe with retro American bar decor and an eclectic mix of music--sometimes alternative, sometimes jazz, sometimes reggae. It's the kind of place where you can settle in, relax, and enjoy yourself. Great cocktails, delicious food, good company, and an awesome atmosphere. It's become my favorite place on the Main Line to chill and unwind. I'll definitely be back again and again. If you haven't checked it out yet, you're missing out!

I drive by this place just about everyday and decided to give it a try... I made a reservation for…read moremy nephew and I, which I decided to move up and the restaurant obliged. When you first walk in the restaurant/bar area is dark; I selected patio seating and was glad that I did because it was much brighter on the patio - also, it is heated but I was still a little chilly but not uncomfortable. For a starter, we had the crab dip - this was good; it was cheesy and had good hints of crab meat; our entrees were Sautéed Salmon and Lamb Birria Ramen - the presentation of both dishes was good but the flavor was underwhelming for me (and my nephew) and even though I asked for my salmon to be cooked well, it was slightly undercooked... We did enjoy our drinks - he had a Millionaire Capri Sun and I had You Only Live Twice. If I return, it will only be for appetizers and drinks. The service was really good and the overall atmosphere was good also.

Great food, casual relaxing atmosphere. Great outside area. The only reason I didn't give it 5…read morestars was because the last few times my husband and I had been there the servers had been very young and not too anxious to greet us, seat us or serve us. When they did all was well but it was a little off putting.

Great little neighborhood pub that is probably overlooked by their flashier competitors up on…read moreLancaster Avenue. I've never been disappointed with my food here, and you like pub fare you're sure to find something on the menu that will hit the spot. The brisket grilled cheese was phenomenal (though more meat than cheese) and their roast pork rivals anything you'll find in the city. They have a wide variety of options on tap too. Worth checking out.

This place is awesome. It's been around for nearly a century and not much has changed. It has an…read moreauthentic vibe that you won't find anywhere else on the main line. The bar literally has a phone booth in it. It's totally unique and is a staple in the area. The bathrooms are a little funky, but it's all part of the experience. The beers are cheap and the hot dogs are delicious. This is a great place to stop after work for a bite. It is a smoking bar, so thats something to consider, but I didn't find the smoke to be too overwhelming around happy hour. Lots of character! Check it out

I came in with some friends one late afternoon/early evening, and it was a really fun spot. Not…read moreall that big inside, but a really friendly vibe inside, very small town like with some historic charm with all the decorations. There's a strange-looking critter up top along with just random stuff riddled around the bar, and a bunch of popular beers on tap. All the staff were really friendly (shout out to Kevin!), and they were on top of keeping drinks filled. I also ordered some food - a double smash burger and some fries. Both were really tasty - that burger was really juicy! Great fixings on that burger, but it's a bit on the small side, so if hungry, probably a good idea to order the extra patty. Fries were really good too. They take cash or card, and they hold on to your card in a cup near the register until you close out - not what I've usually seen, but makes sense, I suppose. I'd return for another hangout with the guys! Kevin, come toss some discs with us!

One of my favorite places on the mainline. The staff is always friendly and the beer is incredible…read more What makes it even better is the food is seriously good as well. One of the best burgers I've had in the area, especially with the candied bacon. Also recommend the cheesesteak and the chicken sandwich. A good place for families with kids on a weekend afternoon.

Big expectations. Known for their beers. Service was one of the worst of any brewery. Beer was…read moregood as expected. Not going to name the waitress but she was awful. She brought samples as full 5oz pours. Never once asked my wife for her opinion on what sample was sufficient....not once. That is absolutely unheard of....even the worst breweries I've been to still follow up with their customers. The food was greasy. Also, when you're at a brewery, the first thing you should nail down as a server is what are people drinking in the terms of BEER. She was ready to start with the food before the beer. The whole experience was confusing. Secondly, a Pilsner came out that wasn't even ours. And the woman who brought that one out looks like she was out in space land. The bill came out and she charged for the 5 ounce pours. I caught her BS and she said I'm sorry. I'll take it off and then apologized that she had been off for a week of work and then followed up with me before we left and said she was "out of it." What waitress admits that they're out of it? Maybe she was smoking the sticky icky before she got to work. Either she needs retrained or find another job. I would buy Tired Hands at a restaurant, but we're never going back to their location.

We occasionally stop in to McSorley's as a family with our young kids, and the new menu has been a…read moregreat addition. There's an assortment of choices, so everyone can find something they enjoy, and the new kids menu is a huge plus for families. It's nice to have quality options that appeal to both adults and children. The atmosphere is always welcoming, the staff is friendly and attentive, and the food has always been consistently good. It's become an easy choice for a casual family meal or a quick stop in. Looking forward to coming back again!

Hadn't been inside in more than 30 years and while the bones and the bar are the same the updates…read morewith two pool tables, shuffleboard and a big Tav sports bar vibe are a welcome addition. The beer is cold, wait staff friendly and the bar food well above average based on trying wings, a burger and a roast beef sandwich.

Cannot really speak about the quality of actual bar because I didn't get anything to drink but the…read moreplace is nice for a little local (dive) bar . They have a full calander of events, went for a show my fiancé was playing. I liked that they had the bar side and then another like "seating" area with the stage. The guy who I think owns it ? Or at least was running the show was really nice and friendly. Good sound, nice lights. Decent size place. No parking though, had to find street parking.

Tonight a disoriented girl showed up at the door of the rusty nail, unable to speak or communicate…read more The owner immediately tried to get her help, was so calm and patient with her. There was live music and he postponed the show until this girl got help. I also want to give a shoutout to the police who showed up within 5 minutes and handled the situation professionally and with so much patience and care. The rusty nail is a true and safe neighborhood gem with great music from local and traveling bands and cheap drinks. We received an update that the girl was identified and is okay

a dive like no other…read more there was a a massive thunderstorm, a sold out show in the music hall, & the brewery was out of my favorites. needless to say my sister and i were literally pushed in to this bar after a massive wind & thunderstorm barreled down lancaster ave. the wind LITERALLY blew us into this bar. im always in the ardmore area hanging out with my cousin Bill, but we had never been here. this time i arrvied with my sister on a whim. this is clearly their local 'hole in the wall' it gives philly in the hardest ways: city wide special, chicken wings from a random kitchen, paid by the song jukebox on the wall, people taking shots of jagger.... it's perfect. please ask for Joe, Aileen, or Mary (these names could be completely wrong we were tossed) they were kind, attentive and made great drinks! this is a family run business and we hope it stays that way! cheers!

Had lunch with my classmates from Grade school & high school. Very nice & food was delicious.read more

Amazing cocktails right on Lancaster Avenue, and you'd probably just walk right past it if you…read moreweren't looking for it. Shout out to our bartender Justin who hooked us up! This place has a cute little speakeasy feel and the cocktails are truly legit. The Money Talks is very melon forward and refreshing, and the Butterfly's Conundrum is super smoky but smooth at the same time. The food is decent too, though in my opinion this is definitely more of a drinks only type spot if I'm going out. Worth checking out for sure.

I have no idea why this place doesn't have a higher rating. They have such an interesting cocktail…read moremenu. Loved the Matcha-tini! The bartender used ceremonial matcha and whisked it with a chasen in a traditional manner. We tried 4 cocktails between the 2 of us and we loved each one! There is only one other place in Philly which serves really good Japanese-inspired cocktails so this was a great find. Would travel again from Philly just for their drinks. The bartender (forgot to ask his name) was also very friendly and fun!

I was lucky enough to go to the other TH locations but I really like the vibe of their original…read morespot: it's quiet, rustic and cozier it's like being in someone's home. The kitchen is small but manages to crank out a good panini and surprisingly some decent Asian fusion style dishes. The cold chili noodles were delicious and I've heard 'leak ash' kind of downplayed or even disparaged a lot but it adds so much to the dish. Also, sounds super basic but their bread and butter is just so so good. I don't go into details about beer in my reviews, but I will say that their beers were excellent, but you could go to the larger fermenteria for that too. I like it here because while the selection won't be as broad the vibe and the small plates make up for it.

The last time I visited Tired Hands before this month was December 2014, according to my Yelp photo…read moreof a grilled cheese sandwich. I was in the area with a few friends and was glad to return. I tried a small pour of their Fiona, which is a nice and light winter-spiced beer. I also tried their gin and jam cocktail, which was potent with a nice hint of sweetness from the jam, but not overpoweringly so. We didn't order any food, but it was nice to chit-chat with the bartenders. The space is cozy and chill in contrast to the Fermentaria's bustling atmosphere.

Pssst....want to know the BEST kept secret on the Main Line? Renting the hall at the Palombaro…read moreClub (AKA "The Big Club") for your next event. The Palombaro Club is one of two private social clubs in Ardmore. They are both on the same block of County Line Road, hence the name "Big Club" (the other club, the IACCA, is the "Little Club" because it's 1/3 the size). They have been here for a very long time, easily 40 years or more. The venue itself has an upper floor with a large hall, stage, long bar and catering kitchen. There's also a coat room and restrooms in the vestibule. The space with catering tables could hold 75 with a dance floor, 100 - 125 without a dance area. It is clean, well kept, not 'elegant' but also not 'tacky'. There are two flat screen TVs above the bar, for us we had them broadcast the playoff game which made folks happy. There is no smoking permitted in the large hall. The lower level is the social club with a larger bar, smaller tables, much more of a bar/club environment (people do smoke cigarettes down there, but you could not smell or hear anything from downstairs when on the upper floor). They sometimes will rent that out (Superbowl party, anyone?). This is a club run by the members, Charlie is the 'coordinator' for rentals, he is a sweet, straight-talking guy who works professionally as a glazer. He can be a bit hard to get and is not always at the club, but he is a seriously nice and accommodating man. They do not have a website or a club email, you call the club and ask for Charlie. He does return calls pretty quickly. Now the BEST part? Almost shamefully inexpensive. Your party dollar will go far with them. They supply a bartender and the alcohol (you can specify what options you want to offer, they run an open tab for you or you can cash bar). You supply the caterer, they do not have restrictions on who can be brought in, and you supply the entertainment (band, DJ, iPod). Plus, you're supporting a longstanding social club in the area. We had a wonderful event there and will definitely be back!

This is an awesome place to have your events at, everyone is so friendly and the atmosphere is…read moreamazing. I had my daughters baby shower May 1st 2022 and I loved every bit of it.