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Murph's Bar

4.2 (513 reviews)
Open 1:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Divey
Casual
Happy hour specials

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Lobster Vodka Ravioli
Ashley L.

Had to give Murph's a try in Fishtown after everyone raving about it. I got the lobster ravioli with vodka sauce and it was unbelievable! Had to end the night with cannolis obviously. The service and atmosphere was great and it felt like such authentic italian.

Gnocchi and Ragu
Makenzie O.

Great food with a no frills ambiance. We loved the meatballs, gnocchi, and ragu. (Even better when sitting at the bar with a dirty martini!). Remember to bring cash!!

Shealyn M.

Wow this place is incredible. Everyone says to come here for good italian and it did not disappoint. This place takes no reservations so be prepared to wait for a little bit. I came here on a Wednesday around 5:30 and waited about a half hour to be seated. I never wouldve thought an Irish pub would have such good food! I came with a friend and we each tried a pasta dish! Both were delicious. Mine came with steak in it, and it was cooked perfectly. Prices were super reasonable as well. Cheap drinks too!! The space is pretty small but service was wonderfull too. Can't wait to get back here!!

Pasta Dishes
Timothy F.

10/10. The menu had a great selection, portions were large and the prices were very reasonable

Pear pasta
Maggie P.

Little bar serving great food! Sat by the bar for faster seating but hard to get the bartenders attention since they're busy bartending. Was able to order some pasta. - pear pasta: slightly sweet, el dente pasta but personally not my type of food - lobster ravioli: lobster filling was absolutely amazing ! - arancini: crispy and potatoey Will be back to try other pastas!

Nahida R.

GET THE MEATBALLS! ALWAYS START WITH THE MEATBALLS! They will not disappoint. 10/10. Best meatballs ever. I ate them so fast, I didn't even get a chance to take a picture. When my friend told me we were going to get pasta, I wasn't expecting to end up at Murph's but I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. Every pasta dish sounded so good I wanted to try them all. I tried the lobster ravioli which was so good but the portion was smaller than the other pasta. I also got this pappadella pasta with shrimp. I liked the raviolis better. I don't know what the inside of the bar looks like as we sat outside. The wait was very long.

Sharvani M.

Had such high expectations for Murph's Bar - we came around 5:45pm on a Saturday and knew we'd have to put our name down and wait. Had to wait so long that my husband had to move our car because we lost our parking, but it was fine because we were excited to try the rave-reviewed food. Got seated around 8pm ish and quickly ordered as we knew what we wanted - involtini di melanzane, pear & cheese fiocchi, and ricotta ravioli. The inside is super busy and packed, and we were backed up against the wall between the bar in the entry way - which, again, was fine because I knew it was a bar and we were just excited for the food. However, the food was hugely disappointing - genuinely flavorless, tiny portions. The involtini was probably the best dish we had and even that was not good - lots of cheese, tasteless sauce. The fiocchi was just too sweet and the ravioli was boring, we had to sprinkle on lots of red pepper flakes for flavor. Left still hungry and let down - have had much better pasta in Philly and didn't feel like Murph's was anything special / worth even a 10 minute wait. Maybe we came on an off night but based on this wouldn't recommend it!

Tagliatelle filet and spicy arrabbiata pasta
Madison R.

Although this place is a sports bar ambiance, the food is really good Italian!! My fiancé and I both enjoyed our pasta dishes we got and would absolutely come back to try other menu items! It's first come first served seating, and the staff was friendly and took care of us :)

Fried Burrata
Jordan A.

I truly don't know how the judge this because the food is amazing, but the rest of my experience wasn't good. I don't mind the dive bar interior vibe, but the service wasn't pleasant or swift. Every time I asked for or ordered something I felt bothersome. I was knocked into while sitting at my table every minute. This was no one's fault since the space was so tight, but it still really sucked lol. Like if the food was just ok or even good, I would never come back or recommend it. With all that being said, the food really IS THAT GOOD. Perhaps, go on a weeknight and go early. Hopefully, that'll give you a better experience.

Crème brûlée cheesecake
Trish R.

Murphs never disappoints. Food is always amazing. The best Italian food around. The service is always great and staff is so friendly. Love this spot so much! The ambiance is great as well! Prices are beyond reasonable for the quality of food they serve. Don't mind the food pics that have been eaten already, couldn't resist digging in as soon as it hit the table.

David Z.

Was told this irish bar had some of the best pasta in philly so i had to come. No reservations and i suggest an early walk in. Ambience is truly like an irish bar and would not expect italian food. Also its cash only Food wise, does live up to the hype for most items, especially the red sauces. Personally the white sauces were a little bland for me but well done nonetheless the less. Pasta is nicely al dente which is huge and prices are very affordable. Definitely some authentic pasta options while including some american italian dishes.

Left to right: pear and cheese fiocchi, seafood manicotti, gargenelli amatriciana tararían
Jennifer G.

I really enjoyed dining at Murph's! The service was great and so was the food. The ricotta paired well with meatballs and the tomato sauce by adding a little bit of sweetness. I really enjoyed the seafood manicotti (you can really taste the seafood) and the pear and cheese fiocchi (sweet, creamy, and some crunchy bits of pear inside the pasta). My friend preferred the gargenelli amatriciana, which was onion-forward; I was also pleasantly surprised by the spice level (it was spicier than I expected). We were sat by the bar, but even with all the background noise, it wasn't too loud for us to carry a conversation. Hoping to be back soon!

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Dom A.

I'm mad I put off going to this place for so much the food was so bomb and the drinks were good as well! Great service. The lobster ravioli was to die for. To drink I go the Starwberry Lone Ranger if u like tequila. They're cash only but have a ATM inside

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Best bar food you will ever find!! Burgers, chili and people are top notch. Specials are always good as well

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Best Italian food in Philadelphia hands down! Get the lobster ravioli, you won't regret it!

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Came here on a recommendation and had an amazing meal here. The pasta with vodka sauce was among the best I've ever had.

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Horrible service! Not accommodating. Very rude staff. Meatballs were ok but pasta was HORRIBLE. The bar looked cool. Their soda was good.

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Ask the Community - Murph's Bar

Is this place good for kids?

It's a bar, but there are a few tables in the back where kids would be fine. The place is very small.

Do you take reservations for 6 people?

I have not made reservations for 6 but I have been there with six people and it was not an issue.

Is there a parking lot for clients or only street parking?

Only street

Do they serve gluten free dishes?

Yes! They have a gluten free gnocchi!

What time is the kitchen open on Saturday?

11am!

When does the kitchen close?

When the chef has run out of food

Are they open for food on Mondays?

Yes. Closed Tuesday

Are you still serving Italian food?

Yes!

Is food served on weekends or just during the week?

Both! I believe they said they close the kitchen on Tuesdays but I could be mistaken

Do they have a happy hour?

Does the chef cook for lunch during the week?

Every day but Tuesday

Do I need a reservation on a Wednesday evening?

I would say no. It has a laid back environment. It's never been very crowded when I've been there. But the Italian food is fantastic.

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