Loved it once I came. Beer bar with food. They have great tasting beers that they brew right there in their South Philly home. We had mac and cheese which was delicious with sriracha &&a the buffalo wing boneless bites which were also tasty. One beer got me feeling great, so I can't wait to get back there! Great new addition to the area (sorta out of place) lol. read more

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Solid neighborhood spot, kind of a cliquey hipster vibe in there, including the employees. Food and beer are both above average, prices also slightly above average. Overall a good spot to go for a beer or two and a bite to eat. read more

Cool, dark interior and great brews! There's food too, although it's a bit pricey - the sliders were good. I like that they sell small pours, which allows you to sample across their beer list. read more

This place would be better if it wasn't a hipster paradise. I mean thanks to hipsters for making my home value increase but please...your homeless person look is so tired. Beer is good, food is good...albeit overpriced. I'm more inclined to stick with the Taproom. Finally, I was and still am put off by the bar's response to my Untapped review of one of their beers. Essentially it said "you don't know what you're talking about" regarding to a beer I found less than desirable. Oh, okay. Defensive much? Truthfully, I'm probably not their target demographic since I lack tattoos and don't worship at the altar of Bernie but Saul Goodman! read more

This was my first time here. The ambiance of this place is super cool. There are not any happy hour/drink specials, which I found disappointing. The average price of a beer is $6. The food sounds delicious and unique, respectfully. I didn't try it, but am excited to do so. This is definitely worth a visit, if ya live in south Philly. read more

Second District Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great brewery in South Philly. Nice atmosphere, 1 TV at the end of the bar, lots of vegan options on the menu.

We were really excited to try brews from this small brewery in South Philly! Unfortunately, we never got to. Arrived on a Friday night and they didn't seem busy, just a few patrons at the bar, which was refreshing (nearby The Station was packed to the brim). We ordered curly fries and two draughts. The curly fries came out quick, and were hot and amazing. The beers... Where were they? The bartender whom we ordered from was chatting with a patron for a good 20 minutes after we ordered, and still no beers, long after we finished our fries. We cancelled our drinks and left, disappointed. Maybe their taps weren't working? Maybe the kegs were kicked? I wish I knew. read more

Super chill staff / vibes, good beer, tons of vegan options. I like that they do traditional bar food with kind of a twist- like yeah I want fried food but make it falafel! Add some house sauces! Bring on the curly fries! We usually get the same chill waiter with long hair, good concert tees, and excellent food Recs. read more

The Cuban sandwich was amazing! As was the "Huy" beer. There was something really special going on with the ketchup for the fries too...it was amazing. I don't get to Philly very often, but will make sure this place is on my favorites list! read more

Great little brewery with a great menu and open early compared to other breweries (11am). Only 8-10 beers on tap but a good selection of different types. Very friendly local place off the beaten path. read more

God in heaven the pork rinds. Amen pork rinds. AMEN! God fed baby Jesus these pork rinds. Snap crack and pop pop pop these pork rind rinds!!! read more

Stopped in while in town for a conference. Lovely beer selection with some real funky brews available. Both the pretzels and fried pickles were great, and the service was quick/friendly. It definitely feels like a place for locals to hangout, and many of the other patrons seemed to know each other. read more

Space, service, and beer all great. Went for my birthday last night for drinks - it's a hole in the wall, South Philly brewery and diamond in the rough kind of place. Intimate in the bar area and the back room was perfect for my group of 7 and another larger party. The beer was great, Synchronoise was a delicious IPA. Our waiter, Brent, was the best so definitely sit in his section - they don't do flight boards, but he made one with a candle on it which was special!! Definitely recommend if you're looking for a brewery that has a lot of atmosphere. read more

Second District Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I am so happy that SDB opened up so close to home! They have rotating drafts (obviously since they make their own beer) that offers a great range of styles. On top of the great beer options, they also serve bar snacks which includes fried pickles (which isn't JUST pickles but also pickled radishes that are fried and carrots!) They once had a Vietnamese coffee stout (nitro) which may have been one of my favorite nitro's and coffee stouts I have ever indulged in. I would definitely recommend this to people who are in the area and want something ~new~ to try out! read more

Second District Brewing - Fried wontons - Breweries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place had a really nice vibe on the inside despite being in a very residential neighborhood. I ordered a vegan pulled bbq sandwich. Everything fell out as soon as I picked it up, but the Vegan meat was cooked so well and was so crispy that I didn't mind. However, I did not enjoy the fries at all- it had some weird Smokey flavor in it. Overall it was an okay meal but I still love that a regular bar has vegan options. read more

This place is an awesome place to come when the weather is nice - they open the garage doors and you can sit semi outside. I called ahead and asked if they were dog friendly- we were able to sit in one of those outdoor seats and bring our pup. The beers were delicious, the food was also pretty good, and the service was awesome. We ended up back 24 hours later. read more

Perfect in every way. Great selection of pub food. Vegan options taste amazing. Curly Fries are great! Beer is top notch!!

One of the nicest little Hangouts in South Philly. Beer is good but honestly aesthetically the place is great, It's got a good feel to it.

Attended a birthday celebration there last night. Food was delicious and staff was wonderful. They took great care of us. Would highly recommend!!! read more

Always have the best beers on tap and food is awesome. The chicken sandwich is juicy and amazing (They used to have it buffalo style, but I just order it with their buffalo sauce and it's just as good). I'm not vegan, but I enjoy their vegan options for myself and my vegan friends - the buffalo cauliflower is so yummy. The pierogis and mini corn dogs (!!) are also reallyyy good. Did I mention the beers? Always have a good IPA or two on tap and fun beer names. So far my favorite has been the Zen Headbutt read more

Sitting between the barrels and enjoying 4oz pours, we were able to sample almost every beer. My favorite of the bunch was the Reinhetsegbot, a sour wine like beer. The waiter was extremely personable and fun to talk to. The atmosphere is very chill and there is a great selection of beers. I love flights and was impressed by their selection. read more

If I could eat Thai chili wings every day, I would. They're amazing, just like most of the other food I've tried here. There's always a good vibe here, and the open doors are especially great. I like the beer, there's a nice variety to chose from and I'm typically satisfied with what I try. Service is always good and did I mention I like the Thai chili wings? read more

What a new hidden gem to find! Great beer and food in a tucked-away-in-a-neighborhood nook with a great vibe! The Buffalo cauliflower was delicious--just enough heat with tender cauliflower coated with perfect breading. The clam strips were wonderful as were the pierogis. The only complaint is the female bartender who lacked personality and seemed like we were keeping her from doing what she really wanted to do--which was not waiting on customers. read more

The vegan wings and the pirogies are phenomenal. I can't wait to eat meatless Monday there!

Solid brews, good food. Great neighborhood hang.

We sampled some beers and vegetarian choices. Wings were good. Pierogies tasty. Vegan rinds nice. Salad tasty. Curly fries good. Worth a second visit. Beers very pleasant but not amazing. read more

Cool space, good beer. The buffalo cauliflower was pretty good. Curly fries were tasty, especially dipped in the dressing for the cauliflower. read more

Incredible service and beer! The atmosphere was very chilled. My absolute favorite beer was the Conxuro! read more

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Waiting too long for a beer when the bar was not that busy. 6 people behind the bar and we wait for 25 minutes for a drink. Weird because it doesn't take that long to pour a beer. Bartenders chatting, doing basically nothing while we were waiting, I tried to get the attention of one of the bartenders, he saw me and decide to dry glasses instead, and yes, was a bartender not a bar back.. 5 people left without having a drink during a not busy day. Definitely not coming back. oh, wait! two stars for a cool looking bar! read more

Back room/open garage was perfect on a warm Sunday afternoon for our big group, which included a baby. They have some really interesting beers, with a small pour option so you can taste many. Cocktails, food, and service were all good too. If I lived closer, I would be a regular. read more

I really went back and forth on the scoring for this review. On one hand, I really appreciate the effort for Second District is putting forth. I am always all for opening more breweries, especially in south Philly. On the other hand, when I went here with a few friends, the overwhelming feeling was just "Meh". None of the beers stood out. I was really, really excited to taste the "Huy" beer (a Vietnamese Coffee Stout) and it just fell flat (taste wise). Similarly, the other beers were "ok", but like said before, just didn't stand out. Each person in my group felt the same way as well. We got a couple of food dishes as well (Boneless wings with sauce on the side, Pulled pork sandwich, fried pickles, and pretzel bites). Was pleasantly surprised about the quantity of boneless wings. The sauce was fine, but again, did not stand out. The other food items, felt "fine" as well. I really appreciate the effort, but I feel like they need to do something else to set themselves apart, especially with all the breweries popping up. There are better options, but I might give it another shot after some time. read more

I come for the beer but stay for the fantastic menu, especially the varied and tasty vegan and vegetarian options. Parking in the neighborhood is tough but the effort is worth it. The great staff know their stuff and are helpful in recommending beers and explaining different styles. I've yet to have a disappointing beer here which is not something I can say about most breweries. Top notch! read more

Hipster city. The food options are small but they were decent. The crowd is a gentrified hipster nightmare.

These guys know what they're doing. Excellent complex beers. Solid across the lineup.

Checked this spot out with a few friends Saturday night. Tried 3 beers and they were all great. The lazerface was my favorite. We also ordered the fried pickles to snack on, very tasty. Dim lit which I love and good music playing. Staff was attentive . Great Saturday night. So happy this spot is in my neighborhood. I will definitely be back. read more

Amazing ambience! Open air garage door opening with a long bar and cozy scenery. Beer was very tasty and the sliders were delicious!

Lovely trying the new beers on rotation here and love hanging out during the summer when they open the old garage doors. They have vegan rinds (vegan pork rinds), but, truth be told, they taste a little too much like air. I would recommend the crudite plate and charcuterie board. Overall, nice place to meet up with friends or sit at the bar to taste what is new on tap. Side note: they have wine on tap for those gluten free or total wino. read more

Great takes on typical and eclectic bar food (shoutout Czerw's pierogies) + awesome beer.

The atmosphere is nice even though it's not in a popular area of South Philly. It wasn't too loud so you can have a conversation without yelling. In the summer, all the bar doors stay open so it feels like you're outdoors. The beer selection was relatively limited but there were some interesting options. I tried the Vietnamese Coffee Stout and it was great. There wasn't much of a crowd even though it was a Friday night, but I think it depends on the time of year. read more

Absolutely great spot to grab a pint of locally made rotating beers. A few cocktails are available and a limited spirit list, which is cool, it still gets the job done. Solid food. I recommend the pub plate with various spreads meats and cheese. Totally down with the hot dog of the week as well. Service is reliable and friendly enough. read more