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    New Deck Tavern

    3.5 (500 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Irish
    Special Hours 10:45 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    NEW DECK TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Cutlet Italian
    Tatiana W.

    This pub was packed on a holiday weekend evening, and we were still able to get a table within 30 minutes. Service was great, and we got frequent check-ins for how busy it was. Our food was also so yummy, I got the chicken cutlet Italian sandwich, which was so delicious. The fries were also so good, like perfectly crispy. I want to come back again to try everything on the menu!

    Disgraceful
    Irene B.

    Stuck in the hospital for a week. St. l Patrick's day, really feeling like a corned beef and Swiss. Ordered food dash. Spent over 50 dollars for 2 corned beef sandwiches and a potato soup. Did not eat any of it. The corned beef was fatty and leathery tough. Didn't even resemble corned beef. My husband who will eat anything, took one bite and that was it. Disgusting. The soup was just as bad. Zero stars. Do not waste your money.

    Food menu
    Katie S.

    New Deck Tavern is a divey Irish pub/American restaurant on the UPenn campus which boasts surprisingly delicious, hearty food options, reasonably priced drinks, and trivia on Wednesdays (starting at 8 PM). --- I went to New Deck Tavern around 7 PM to eat dinner and join the trivia which starts at 8 PM. I was in a party of 4, and while the pub was packed, it was quick to get a table. The waitress was friendly and helped us decide on appetizers and entrees with recommendations. Although it was crowded, the food service was still relatively fast but at times it was hard to track down our server. Of note was that there was very little walking/table leeway and it was loud due to the crowd. So, if you are looking for an intimate place to grab a bite or drink, I wouldn't recommend Wednesday Trivia Nights! Overall, the food was of enormous portions! For appetizers, we ordered the Loaded Potato Skins and the Awesome Cheese Fries. These appetizers split among 4 people were so plentiful, we needed to take some home afterwards. The potato skins were a bit raw for my liking, but we did enjoy the toppings. I felt like the cheesy fries were the winner of the two. The fries had a great ratio of toppings-to-fries and the fries were not too soggy/fried. For entrée, I ordered the Cajun Chicken Alfredo pasta and while I felt it was a tad bit too greasy, it had a great hearty flavor. The chicken wasn't overcooked either. There was SO much chicken and pasta, I actually took half home. Lastly, I felt the red sangria was a bit too watered down, and more of a juice than a true drink, which was a little disappointing. Unrelated to the food, the trivia was doable, non-judgmental, and a blast. For me, it really added to my dining experience. I would highly recommend New Deck Tavern for Trivia Wednesdays and for anyone craving hearty bar food, especially if you want seconds to take home! But I'd skip the sangria and head straight to the beer.

    The BlackSmith
    Benn F.

    Popped in here around 8pm on a Saturday and somehow they had a table for three open. The place was packed. The band was great and the fish and chips were awesome. My server was great, she knew all of the answers to my questions. I know I speak of fish and chips, but we started eating before I thought to take a picture. So enjoy my 20oz instead!

    Cheesesteak Eggrolls
    Ade B.

    Stopped by New Deck for drinks and food after a movie nearby. Took a seat at the bar with my girlfriend. We order a couple of cocktails. After we got the cocktails we still weren't given a food menu, so we eventually asked for one. For food we ordered the cheesesteak eggrolls and potato skins. The cheesesteak eggrolls were not evenly cooked, making parts of it crispy and parts not crispy. It was good, but not every bite was the same. The potato skins looked better than they tasted. The bacon was not crispy and was mostly underneath all the cheese. You couldn't really taste it. Overall it just lacked the flavor you would expect. New Deck was OK, but not good enough to become our go-to after movie spot in University City.

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    Gregg L.

    I liked the ambiance quite a bit more than the food. Probably a 3.5 due to the food, but that feels too low. Beer selection was decent, but the wrap I had was pretty mediocre. It's a cool Irish-themed spot and was a nice visit for lunch in terms of service and vibe, but my fries were soggy and didn't hit like I'd want them to. Still worth a visit for a beer or two.

    Tanya D.

    Decent Food OK service and good drinks. Popped in late Friday night for a snack after a local show I attended. The Ruben was good. I ordered the quesadilla and steak fries. Fries were undercooked and soggy. I bit into one and you can still taste raw potatoes. Bar tender claimed that's how they serve them and if I want a crisper fry, the shoe string is the one I want. Well, know that they serve soggy steak fries. The shoestring fries were tasty. Had a Margarita that wasn't that tasty and a Moscow mule, which was ok. Overall decent spot with and Irish pub vibes.

    Brussel Sprouts
    Chris L.

    Honestly the food is good nothing super fancy. This place is such good vibes. Got the Brussels and curry fries which were unique and would get again. Buffalo chicken salad and honey crisp chicken salads were filling. The bread pudding was to die for. This is a great lace to watch a game. They have live music on Friday and Saturday. Also have trivia and other specials other nights. They do not take reservations.

    Cornstarch martini
    Elizabeth O.

    The bar was friendly and fully stocked. I had two mixed drinks and they were delicious. I ordered their special (Irish chicken curry) and it was mediocre at best. I tried adding salt/pepper to enhance the flavor but it didn't help. The meal wasn't great. I went there on a Friday night so there was a live band playing. They were pretty loud and played rock covers. It was hard to talk to people nearby me because of the music.

    Deanna D.

    This restaurant had a cute outdoor dining area. The food was good too I liked the salmon salad. Friendly service. Overall cute spot.

    Cheesesteak Eggrolls
    Parisa A.

    A couple of friends and I went here on St. Patrick's Day and the place was well decorated for the occasion! It really busy and had live music. It was a tad chaotic but we loved it! I tried their cheesesteak eggroll since it looked and seemed super interesting. It was good to my surprise, I just a different sauce was paired with it. It didn't seem to go well and without the sauce the eggroll was a bit dry.

    The Brigid Pizza..

    The food, the atmosphere, and the bartenders make you feel like you are home.. such a wonderful place. Great vibes,great food, great staff.. the Brigid pizza was phenomenal! And let's give a special mention to the awesome playlist... You all need to come here..

    Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
    Tanya M.

    We went here for dinner last night before our drive back home to NY. First off all, the decor and atmosphere of the place is very welcoming, homey and pleasant. It's gorgeous inside with all the brick and it just has a very authentic Irish tavern feel (which is what it is). The food was excellent. The pretzels and cheesesteak egg rolls were delicious. The French onion soup was perfect. The Philly cheesesteaks were good, not the best I've ever had but I enjoyed them regardless. The service was very friendly. Our waitress was very accommodating and there was a gentleman behind the bar who also helped out and he was extremely pleasant. We had two small children with us who fully enjoyed their burgers & fries. They had yummy desserts as well (which got eaten too fast for a picture). I'd definitely come back here on another trip.

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    Do yourself a favor and get the Ultimate Fish n chips! The best ever! The awesome waiter at lunch works the whole room.

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    Went on a whim on our way to the airport. Beet Salad was tasty and great portion. Our server was nice and quick. Would return!

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    Came here yesterday with my buddy. Bartender was super nice and attentive. We will definitely come back.

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    Ask the Community - New Deck Tavern

    Do you still do quizzo during the summer?

    Hi! We do, Wednesday at 9:00. Hope to see you soon :)

    Do you have Karaoke, and what night?

    Sorry, we do not host Karaoke at this time.

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