What a fun place to find in London. I visited the location under Waterloo Station. As an Amarion's it's fun to visit a place that has a couple feelings of home. Even got to put some cash on the wall! Staff were friendly and our waitress was also from the U.S. ! Buffalo Wings were the best we've found in London yet! Cheesesteak was ok! Not bad but also not top tier in my opinion. Interior feels like your typical American dive bar. 10/10 experience. This location is also just a great spot. read more

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As a Philadelphian, I was really, really looking forward to coming here. I even brought a shirt (go birds) to add to the collection! There are 5 different locations, each with a different Philly theme. This one was inspired by a South Philly dive bar. The decor and food definitely passed the vibe check, and I really enjoyed educating my European friends on all things Philly! I was a little disappointed by the prices and the service; of course I didn't expect the servers to be from Philly as well, but they seemed very closed off and honestly put a damper on my experience. I was so excited to take a picture with the Drexel flag (my alma mater) and check everything out, but I hate to say I did not feel welcome. Maybe it's more of a place for Fitzrovia locals now? Or maybe it was a slow night/bad night for staff? Either way, service left something to be desired :( I've heard good things about some of the other locations though. Philly cheesesteak roll was nice and soft, as it should be, though I am always a fan of extra pickles. Go birds! read more

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Was so pleasantly impressed with the cheesesteak and wings. Mozzarella sticks were not very good. Plenty of beers to try and lots of football on the tv. It's also in a very cool area with graffiti. Definitely come visit to watch some sports. read more

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Legit. The vibe, location, dive-ness, and especially cheesesteak sandwiches were as close to home as I've experienced in London. You'll probably have a good impression right away given where it's at. In the middle of a graffiti-covered passage beneath Waterloo station, it'll immediately make the less adventurous have a strong "where the hell am I?" feeling before you stumble upon the entrance. Inside it's like a cavernous dive bar. This will likely give some people some cognitive dissonance as most dives have low ceilings and claustrophobic interiors but the space here is quite welcome. The food was mostly a hit. Cheesesteaks were straight out of Philly with tender n' juicy ribeye + tangy cheese whiz - mmmmm. The chili is not particularly good though so I would avoid that. On a second visit I tried the Chicken Parm and it wasn't nearly good as the cheesesteak so avoid that. Overall, very good! read more

If you're from Philly, you must come here. Don't write a review about how much it's like or not Tony Luke's, etc. That's lame! This is a Philly bar in London and it deserves all the love and gratitude it deserves. It's not going to be exactly like home. Spend all your money here with love and gratitude. Nobody owes Philly fans what this gem offers! Love it for all it is. She deserves it!! I recommend the cheesesteak. I also thought the meatball park was good too. The staff are friendly, as are the customers who are primarily Philly area tourists. See website for all the information needed. read more

Passyunk Avenue - New American Near Me - London, XGL

Philly girl goes to London and the first restaurant she goes to? Passyunk. I learned about Passyunk quite a while ago and was excited to finally visit. Obviously I love every inch of decor. It is better than some sports bars in philly. Every inch has something fun and unique. There's dollar bills all over the wall and while I was sitting at the table glancing at some of them, I noticed one that shouted out my high school. So it was cool to see a piece of home nearly 4,000 miles away. As for the food, I'd actually say the cheesesteak was legit. I've had worse (basically anywhere in the DC area) but they were pretty spot on in taste and texture. As a Philly girl this was such a fun place to visit read more

Since there doesn't seem to be a listing here for the Waterloo location I'll leave my thoughts here. I'm a Philadelphian visiting London. Hearing about this place from afar made me want to visit. I'm a tough cheesesteak judge. I'll just say that up front. But since they're trying to recreate this in London I'll grade on a curve. They definitely get an A for effort. If I were to put this cheesesteak up against the ones I get at home, first of all it wouldn't be a fair comparison. The roll here comes across a little softer than the ones we use in Philly. But that's where I'll stop being picky. Because on its own it's a decent and tasty sandwich for London. The homemade whiz was a nice touch. But now I'll tell you where they won me over. My wife got the chicken parmesan sandwich. I tasted that and was very impressed with the flavor. That was the sandwich that tasted more like something from home to me. That's what made me really love this place. I loved the atmosphere. I loved meeting the staff. I loved eating under a big picture of Bobby Clarke. If you're from Philly visiting London, it's a lot of fun to visit here. read more

Passyunk Avenue - Chicken Parmesan sandwich - New American Near Me - London, XGL

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As a Brit who has been to Philadelphia many times in the past, this was the closest to a Philly dive bar I've ever found in the UK. Especially reminded me of Brownies in Old City on 2nd Street. Cheesesteak was authentic, (although could have done with a bit more wiz), PBR on tap and a passable alternative to Yuengling. Really friendly servers too. Overall, we really enjoyed the whole experience and will be back in the future. Thanks!! read more

I'm not a fan of English food. I've been married to a Brit for 18 years and have been in search of food thin is edible. So as a Philly native, finding Philly food in England was a win. The food, people, ambiance, drinks and so on was just a great stop on our travels through London. It's a must stop if you're near on of there 4 and soon to be 5 locations. read more

Being from Philadelphia, Passyunk Avenue was a planned stop during our first visit to the U.K. It didn't disappoint. I can hardly describe the decor. It's EVERYTHING Philly and Philly sports with memorabilia, banners and U.S. dollars taped to the wall, signed by visitors with typical Philadelphia flair and vernacular. The downstairs is almost completely dedicated to the Eagles. Upstairs they had the Phillies game on from the day before. Service was awesome and so was the food. Cheesesteaks were nearly perfect with the exception of the rolls not having quite enough chew. Otherwise, they are on point with everything at Passyunk. read more

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Today is Independence Day and I am in London. So I found an American restaurant to celebrate. I went to Passyunk and had a great American meal - hot dog with onions and homemade cheese wiz and chilis. Plus great tater tots and a can of PBR (Pabst Blue Ribbon for the uninitiated). It was great lunch and a great way to spend our best holiday! read more

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Great ambience....all things Philly...a little slice of PA in the UK....good beer (including their version of yuengling....good wings and Philly Cheesesteak....right adjacent to the traffic tunnel....worth a visit! read more

Came here with a friend, he happened to find the only American bar in the neighborhood. I was on a 1 day lay over so i went exploring around town. This bar is located in an underground location, there's graffiti art all around the area so it's easy to find. They had some American beers and were showing the baseball and football on tv. Most of the customers were british and everyone was really nice. The prices were a bit steep but what else can you expect from london. Loved this bar but willing to try the other ones in the area too. read more

As a native of the Philly metro area, I can state, without hesitation, that the cheesesteaks are excellent. If I my local shop served up a cheesesteak like those at Passyunk AVE, I would be well pleased. Passyunk AVE is a little slice of Philadelphia in London. read more

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Getting to the venue is a bit confusing for those unfamiliar with the area. The walk to the bar is lined with street art & graffiti, and it was rather remarkable to see. The same theme continues as you enter the bar which is really cool. I have a few things to say regarding the conduct and facilities for the Passyunk at Waterloo however: - Several individuals verbally assaulted myself and friends, actively trying to instigate a physical confrontation (it's a philly-based bar so tbh that's expected) - I was served food and it was ice cold, essentially inedible; which was quite disappointing since this place is supposed to be pretty good for food. - Most significantly, there was an individual that seemingly represented the establishment even though they did not work there. In fact, he confronted me in front of the floor manager whom I had been talking to, this guy accused me of stealing (my own phone that I had reported to the manager as lost), and threatened to assault and rob me after closing. This man was likely a friend of an employee, which to me is unacceptable from a managerial standpoint. - Seating and safety standards are suboptimal for a bar claiming to have the amenities they have. From what I can see, the Passyunk at Waterloo runs an unprofessional business encouraging malignant behavior and fighting. The general atmosphere is remarkable, which is utterly disappointing because of the conduct they carry themselves with. Next time I will likely visit a different Passyunk from the Waterloo location because of my negative experiences there. I will also follow up with info regarding the legal case against them, and supply CCTV footage of the incidents. If you're looking for a night out to watch the match, avoid this spot. If you enjoy Philadelphia sports you might not find it surprising that the venue is pretty cool though. read more

That was a giggle. Not quite like being in Philly but a nutty fun place to throw back a beer and gnaw on a few wings. read more

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Very crowded, short on staff, and food was substandard. Disappointing as it has a great setup and screens with a pleasant atmosphere and activities. read more

This place is SO fun. Coming from Philly, I obviously had to make time to stop by at Passyunk Avenue on our trip to London. When we walked in, we were immediately hit in the face (no, not literally) with Eagles and Phillies gear, Philly signage, and hundreds of dollars of bills! I was lucky my friend had a dollar bill on her that I could sign and hang up on the wall. In Philly fashion, the TV was replaying the most recent Eagles win vs. the Packers. I felt right at home. The food and drinks were completely Philly inspired. Though it was absolutely disgusting, I decided on the Philly Phanatic drink (think lime green Midori). I felt like I just HAD to order this for the story, of course. My friend and I ordered cheesesteaks and they tasted remarkably like the real thing (I even brought half home and ate it after a night out - just like home)! I will without a doubt come back on my next trip to London. Excited to bring my fellow Philly people back here, too. Pro tip: I ordered a shirt online with a discount code at the bar and had it delivered to my house in the states to avoid excess baggage fees! read more

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Fantastic night had at Passyunk Battersea yesterday watching England win their first knock out round in the Euros! Tim made sure we had the best table for the event, all the staff went above and beyond as usual, and the food was awesome as always! We'll be back for the 4th July and England's next game too! read more

You're looking for a little slice of Philly in the heart of London? This is your place. A little hard to find so stick with it if you're looking for this jawn. It is very small and tight to maneuver, not the ideal place for a big group. I came here to celebrate the 4th of July since I'm away from home for the holiday. The place was PACKED with reservations right up till closing. I was alone so they were kind enough to just slide me around as people showed up for their reservations. I eventually ended up at the bar. I had not planned to eat here. Mostly because I can get a good cheesesteak when I get home but also because I was afraid it would not be good and I'd be disappointed and would regret my choice. I was pleasantly surprised by how good the cheesesteaks are. The meat was a little thicker than I would have liked but it was delicious. They make their own wiz and it was on point. I also got the dirty fries (crab fries if you're from Philly), they had way too much old bay but they were good. The decor is US$ signed by folks who have visited...most cheering on the Birds, others repping their hood. Lots of random gear and stickers as well. Bathrooms are small but clean. read more

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We went there for dinner. It is really cozy and the food was delicious. We tried cheesesteak sandwich and the buffalo wings. Though the cheesesteak was a bit sour but it was good. It is a bit pricy but we love the food. read more

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A little slice of Philly in the heart of London. When you walk in, it feels like you've stepped into an old friend's living room around the holidays. In my mind there were strung lights, the smell of campfire and friendly familiar faces in every corner. Actually, my party of friends were at just one table and there definitely wasn't a fireplace, but you get the scene. You can order at the bar but for a place so cozy, they also do table service. The staff are warm and chatty, the eats taken straight from the original source and the drinks cold. Solid price points and a decent wine list for the non-beer drinker like myself. Games were on the TV that created a pleasant din in the background. We closed the place out according to the current curfew but the staff never pushed us to go. Hoping PA survives the pandemic, it would be a shame to see a place w so much heart be extinguished. read more

Looking for that like slice of America? How about a Philly Cheesesteak or buffalo wings? Well tucked away you will find a small and intimate piece of the US which will remind you of home. Football games and pickleback included. read more

As a Philadelphia native (ok South Jersey, but close enough) this place was awesome. Stopped in after dinner, but had to try the wings because they smelled so delicious. They did not disappoint. They use Frank's Hot Sauce but local ingredients otherwise, and there is the difference. British butter and chicken made these wings some of the best I ever had. Spent time watching the Phillies game and admiring all the Philly references in the place. My one disappointment is the lack of Philly beers offered. This really has to do with the lack of Philly beers exported I imagine, but if they work that out it would be great to have with the wings. Looking forward to coming back next time I'm in London, will be awesome to watch Eagles games here. read more

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With Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia has truly come to London. This Fitzrovia spot has become a mecca for Philly sports lovers because all the games are on TVs there ... and of course they serve up a whole menu of Philly foods highlighting the hoagies and cheesesteaks. I stopped in for a quick beer and a tour of the place. The bartenders were totally friendly and knew their Philly stuff pretty good. In both upstairs rooms and around the bar, the place is jammed with Philly memorabilia from a Philadelphia mural to lots of paraphernalia representing the main Philly sports teams as well as the Big Five. Photos are omnipresent. Downstairs is the Nick Foles bar honoring that totally cool and awesome Philly quarterback who is sadly no longer with the Eagles. Oh well, at least there is a bar in Europe named after him. I couldn't eat a hoagie or cheesesteak as I was meeting some London friends shortly for a hike and then a big dinner together ... but next time. Meanwhile Passyunk Avenue has successfully established a Philly niche in the center of London! Tip - There is also a smaller branch of Passyunk Avenue in The Westfield Shopping Center adjacent to the Olympic Park in Stratford, London. read more

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Had a great time here with other Americans that were trying to watch basketball. The beers are pretty cheap. The cheesesteaks were also pretty good. It was nice to find decent executive of a Philly cheesesteak from across the pond. Service was also pretty prompt and friendly. Not much from an ambiance standpoint. It's a great place to get together with your friends, hang out, and have some drinks. read more

In the old Yelp days, a bunch of us London Elites were each given categories to create lists for. I became the "American King", and was given the task of reviewing American food in and around the capital. As I travelled, this ended up becoming the best of American food in Europe. What was number one? Liberty Cheesesteak Company. Notice I say "was"? That's because after this review, the new number one is Passyunk Avenue. Now it might be easy to think that replacing one Cheesesteak with another, particularly from the permanent location of the team that used to be Liberty Cheesesteaks is a simple thing. It isn't. I loved those cheesesteaks, and I was lucky to be near one of the locations where they came from now and then. When I came to Passyunk, I was hoping it would be as good. It wasn't. It was better. I don't know what it is. Is the bread different? I think it's better. Or is it that just having it wrapped in tin foil and then walking it back to the office somehow steamed it into having a slightly different texture? Whatever it is, the cheesesteaks are better, even if it's only the effect of having it five minutes fresher. Not only that, but Old Bay Wiz fries are a total revelation. It's so good I even pondered whether or not to carry Old Bay in my bag to season fries at other restaurants. I decided not to because A) That'd be insane, and B) Because I've only had the original cheesesteak off Passyunk's menu and there is literally about another twenty things on it I want to eat. I'll just order fries with those. Also, I have to heap praise on the staff too. I didn't pick up the lady's name, but she was a real gem. Extremely friendly and was making everyone feel very welcome as they arrived. Total star. Edit: Annoyingly I can no longer re-order things on my list. But trust me, you have the honorary top spot. read more

Popped in here on the first night of a short trip to London last week. As a Phila. native, I immediately felt right at home with Victory on tap and the wall decor reminiscent of a corner bar back home. The staff was extremely friendly and engaging (J.P. was my server/barkeep), and the cheesesteak was legitimately among the best I've ever had - on an echelon with John's and Dalessandro's. I had heard good things through the grapevine, but I was massively surprised and impressed. I'll certainly stop by again on future travels to London. Go Birds! We Are! read more

Thank God for this place! Missing good ol' Philly cheesesteaks big time since moving to London 6 months ago! I had the Reading Terminal cheesesteak which is like a hybrid of a roast pork sandwich and cheesesteak.. if Pats steaks and the roast pork place in reading terminal market had a baby. Yum! My husband had the traditional cheesesteak and it did not disappoint. Nice to hang with the Nj turnpike crowd and see some great Eagles shirts to boot! We will be back for sure! Get those pretzel bites in the menu pronto! read more

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Amazing American restaurant. True local food and great delicious steak sandwiches! I am so happy I don't live nearby as I'd be here everyday if so. It's dangerous! But best cheesesteak in town!!! Worth a visit read more

Passyunk Avenue - New American Near Me - London, XGL

If you're craving some proper American food - this is definitely the place. Huge cheesesteak for pretty reasonable London prices. Make sure you visit on an empty stomach! You'll be leaving without an ounce of room left over. read more

If your American in need of some comfort food, or anyone else looking for some of the best in good ol' fashion cooking - look no further. Cheesesteaks like they were meant to be made, fries covered in melted cheese the likes of which you don't find in Europe these days, and good cold beer to wash it down with. A must visit, many times! read more

Was seated to a dirty table after having a reservation. Long wait before server came around to take drink order. Cheesesteaks were very dry and roll was subpar, you can get a better steak from Wawa. Over a 15 minute wait before server noticed empty beverage on the table. At that point asked for another round and the check, after 45+ minutes still no sign of server returning. Received attitude from staff when paying check. This was a Monday afternoon, the restaurant was not overly busy (many open tables) and seemed more than adequately staffed from the dining area vantage point. Such a terrible experience I had to create a yelp to share. read more

Lived in Philadelphia, USA for 5 years and moved to London a year ago. The real deal Philly cheesesteak available in London! Not only do they make a great steak, but the bread tastes EXACTLY like the delicious rolls from Philly!!!! Also tried the meatball parm and it was superb. The staff is all authentic Philly and are a blast! Will definitely be going again. read more

An awesome authentic philly bar in the middle of London! Unfortunately the kitchen was closed when we got there so we didn't get to try the food... but atmosphere and drinks were all straight outta Philadelphia. A must for any any philly sports fan visiting London! read more

Excellent cheesesteaks and great service. Menu extends to hoagies and various varieties of cheesesteaks (chicken etc) but I stuck with the classic cheesesteak with wiz and onions. A little slice of Philly in London. Place is a bit small but there is extra seating downstairs. Will definitely return. read more

This place is a sad excuse for a "philly bar." My girlfriends and I (who are from philly) could not have been more disappointed. We walked into this bar after much excitement and anticipation of experiencing this "philly bar" for the first time. We were told that they could not accommodate us because there is not enough room for us. He followed it by saying his friends come here every week. What kind of "business owner" reserves room for friends and turns away the public and huge Eagles fans actually from Philly? The Eagles fans who were at the bar were also disappointed and questioned the bar tenders asking why they were making us leave. The attitude of the owner was completely unacceptable and I would never step foot near this bar again. ZERO STARS. read more

Lived in Philly for 12 years so I had come here while I was in London. Bad experience. We walked in, they wouldn't let us sit at the bar for some reason. Wanted to watch the Phillies game. Instead the put us in the back room where it was so loud plus the AC or whatever was humming extremely loud. They said someone would come back to get our drink orders. Never happened. We ended up leaving without a drink or food. It also smelled like farts. read more

Great cheesesteak, great buffalo wings, proper dive bar atmosphere. Show lots of the games showing in the US, can get very busy so book ahead read more

First authentic cheesesteak in London as far as I know. If you are from the Philly area and craving a piece of home while in the UK, this is your spot. I went with the classic whiz wit and it was fantastic! Must-try for any American in London or anyone who wants to learn how amazing Philly cheesesteaks can be read more