Ok, here's the deal... this place has been there since the 30's and they seemingly haven't raised…read morethe prices since. It's conveniently half a block from the K&A stop on the El, although parking is never an issue. They have the old coin meters and a quarter gets much more time out there... wanna say it's at least a half hour... maybe more. No change? Just park two blocks away on Allegheny. Tribe would be happy... they come brown, yellow, Puerto Rican or Haitian... and caucasion. AKA... it's a mix of folks in here. * $.75 Potato Salad. * $3.75 Roast Beef & Cheese on a steak roll. Get this... it is seriously good. * $3.75 Cheesesteak. It's a solid steak. American cheese, finely diced thoroughly sauteed onions... extra greasy goodness... not the best, but better than the tourist factories. * $2.25 Hot sausage. It's a quality kick-ass link that fills out a steak roll. * $1.75 Cheeseburgers. * $1.25 mugs of Lager, etc... you get the picture. They have at least 6 or 7 bottles of 1960 Old Hickory Bourbon (made down by Packer & Delaware Ave back in the day) that they sell for $7 a pour. Yes... $7 A POUR!!! I am not a bourbon guy, but, at $7 for a 60 year old (actually only aged 10 years... + 50 in bottle, ha), I had to try it. Yo!!! It was smooth, refined... I guess I do like some bourbons. Or just get your Wild Irish Rose on, yes, lol... it's there. Bottom line... this dive is seriously one of the best ever. PS... Peep the pic hanging up from 1935 and ask the bartender what happened to the stairwell.

So the night I went it was like 3 dollar shots before 12, or maybe 5 dollar...hmmm i think three…read more ANYWAY, you cant beat that!! I went there to driveeee the boattttt. Gotta love a place that appreciates a great drink special. Pretty chill place. So no need for heels and a bodycon (my outfit for the night of multiple but not so much an outfit for this place...lol) but you can get away with it! Some pool tables, they gots the hooksssss (anyplace with hookah is A-OK to me!) and just a great hangout place. There was ample parking, chill atmosphere...oh and drinks =) go and enjoy. I think they sell food...maybe, dont remember. I was on a liquor diet.

Went here this past Saturday for a fish fry…read more Parking: Residential Street and there's hardly any parking. Pack patience. Ambiance: ok. Service: The manager, a short woman with long weave, wasn't very nice. We waited a while before we were served our overpriced drinks. Food: The fish tasted fishy and was fried too hard for me. They had a DJ. I didn't see a jukebox. They had a pool table in the back. Overall, it wasn't a memorable time, coupled with poor parking, I doubt I would go back.

Great atmosphere with a lively crowd! The music was on point, and the drinks were reasonably…read morepriced. Just a bit crowded at times, but overall a fun night out. Definitely worth checking out!

The remodeled is nice,the cocktails goid,but the DJ still in the 90s with regueton and merengues…read morefrom mania,la makina etc, the club new a good dj or he needs to upgrade the music.

what a vibey spot! The menu is extensive and Creative with craft cocktails and mocktails. The staff…read morewas willing and completely able to give full descriptions of the various cocktails, and how some of the unique ingredients balanced each other out. Wanted to try something new that's not on the menu. The bartender has your back offering a unique drink to fit your taste buds in mood in the moment. I will definitely be back at this place the next time I'm in Fishtown

We had a large party (6).the attendant at door, got us in quickly, on a Saturday night!…read more We enjoyed exploring the vast drink menu. The visit was a great experience.

Came here on a Thursday night and they had slam poetry!…read more This place is so cool and really inventive with the drinks. Parking may be tight but worth it! Decent space inside and great service! Had a great time enjoying the N/A drinks and the show!

Looks like there has been a limoncello mocktail in the past which I would've personally been all…read moreabout. I love the variety here and the staff here is very experienced with the mocktail world. I enjoyed the fruitiness of the stolen Ferrari a lot and the yuzu in the Il corragio felt like maybe it didn't quite fit. The venue is nice- could there be more? More food options or activities maybe?

The bad news: the last time I reviewed this spot was over 5 years ago!…read more The great news: IT HAS JUST GOTTEN BETTER! Admittedly, when we used to go, it was during a time we could only really sit outside and enjoy our bevs, or take them to go, and NOW we get to bask in the warm lighting, the INCREDIBLE soundtrack, and the perfect energy of the staff, so I think it's about time to re-review. Four Humours is the place I'd take a date (in fact, I did bring my husband last night), a girlfriend, a group getting ready to hit the town, OR for a night cap. it's so versatile - it can be whatever you need it to be. Like the Room of Requirement, only boozier. The crew gets SO creative with their cocktails - we've sipped on ones featuring pho-infused agave, chicken schmaltz-washed bourbon, carrot and pineapple foam, pandan - and they're always switching it up seasonally and I can not WAIT to find out what's coming this fall. Cocktails range from $15-20, pretty similar to most of the neighborhood, but they are STRONG. I started buzzing after 2 the last time I went. I love this for the jump-off to a night out or, as a mother of 3 who's hustling home for the babysitter, a one-stop shop. Added bonus: you can order food delivered to the bar! Pro-tip, if you get pizza share with the bartenders. If you order South Sichuan you just might melt from the SPICE level. No matter what you're doing with the night, you're gonna have a great time AND a few great bevs!

Omg great drinks BUT The service was glacial…read more Make the drinks faster * Great use of space

I'm man enough to admit that I was a little concerned about how the Kensington Pub crowd would…read morereact to a guy carrying a Jennifer Aniston mannequin. Those concerns were quickly put to rest. The couple behind us even asked to take a picture with Jennifer. This place is great. I think most of the action happens out back in "The Zoo," and it's an awesome outdoor space with something for everyone. Whether you're looking to grab a drink, hang out with friends, or just enjoy the atmosphere, Kensington Pub delivers. The cheesesteak is only $11 and comes with a pickle. You know I love that. Looking at the pictures, the cheesesteak may not have been the star of the Kensington Pub show, but it definitely held its own. The roll had a ton of flavor and was one of the highlights. The cheese was tucked underneath the meat, but it was perfectly melted and there was plenty of it. The onions could have used a little more time on the grill, but they still added good flavor. The meat was solid, and together it made for a very enjoyable cheesesteak. Kensington Pub gave us a fun atmosphere, a warm welcome for Jennifer, and a cheesesteak worth eating. That's a pretty good day in The Cheesesteak Life.

I met my daughter here for dinner before she left for vacation. Since she lives nearby and my…read moresister had mentioned the food wasn't bad, I looked over the menu and spotted the taco pizza. That was enough to get me in the door. When you first walk in, it looks like a neighborhood pub with a small bar and dining area. What I didn't realize was that there's an entire outdoor space hidden in the back! It's a huge patio with artificial grass, large screen TVs, plenty of seating, and a fun atmosphere for hanging out. They even have a large Kensington Pub display and, my favorite part, the front section of an actual Philadelphia trolley that you can climb into. It was such a cool touch and a great piece of Philly history. Their outdoor bathrooms were so clean and smells so good. This would be a fantastic place to watch a game. Thankfully, it wasn't crowded when we visited, so we were able to enjoy everything. Our server, Desiree, was friendly and attentive. The drinks were a mixed bag. I ordered a light Mike's Hard tea which tasted light!  My daughter started with a lemon drop martini, but it was very watered down, so she sent it back. She ordered a different blue cocktail instead and liked that one much better. I ordered the personal taco pizza. It was the perfect size, and the crust was good, but it didn't really taste like a taco pizza. I've had taco pizza that were packed with bold taco flavor, and this one was a little under seasoned for my taste. The meat was tender, though, and I ended up taking the leftovers home and adding a little extra seasoning. My daughter ordered the taco salad, which was good and served in a large crispy tortilla bowl. Like the pizza, it just didn't quite have that classic taco flavor we were expecting. The atmosphere is what really makes this place stand out. Despite Kensington's reputation, this pub is a hidden gem. Parking can be a little challenging since it's in a residential area, but if you're nearby, it's definitely worth stopping in. I'll absolutely be back to try more of the menu, especially since my daughter lives so close.

This is my new favorite dive bar! Great Atmosphere, Great Ciders, and Great People!…read more I went here because I was passing by, and I loved the name- The Lost Bar, how cool is that. NOTE: they are cash only But that did not stop me! I went in and after a brief interrogation of the bartender (lol) I decided to get the black cherry cider they had on draft. It was only $5, it was in a huge glass filled to the brim, and it was DELICIOUS. I certainly recommend it. Not only do they have great ciders on tap, but they have the infamous city-wide ( which is typically a beer and a shot for $5) for only $3 , all the time! Who else does that?? They also have a few different versions of it, how fun ! The bartenders were super nice, the atmosphere was great with the many personal decorations, and the general crowd was very chilled and cool. I will definitely be returning!

Very Philly - cheap drinks all cash. TVs and pool tables around. On the louder side. Tip heavily.read more

The fairmount tavern is my favorite Friday night spot. Priya is an amazing karaoke host and my…read morefriends and I love coming to sing and get drinks. The bartenders are all super friendly and always make sure that I have a nice cold drink in my hand. They have the most elite menu: goldfish and hotdogs. I couldn't recommend this place enough! They are also dog friendly :)

This was my first time at this establishment, and I will absolutely be back. They have several…read moreevents and a first floor and second floor space. Events include karaoke, dirty joke night, and movie showings. Cheaper than Bar Hygge a block away and cool design elements; I was really impressed by the pay-it-forward style whiteboard where patrons can pay for a drink for someone they know the next time they come. A selection of happy hour food and drinks are always sure to pique my attention; bartender was great and love that their bar snack of choice is goldfish! It's clear an establishment like this fosters community and connection.

The entire experience led by my Bartender Jesse was exceptional. 10/10 service!!…read more Came for happy hour but ended up staying for a full meal and was pleasantly surprised by everything that I was recommended to me by Jesse via the catch of the day deal. $40 for an app, entree and dessert was an amazing deal. Everything was fresh and filling, I left happy as a clam!

Wow wow wow. This place was SO good. We actually only came because we saw it on TikTok and wanted…read moreto give it a try, and it completely lived up to the hype. Jaffa Bar is a two-story oyster bar located inside a restored 19th century firehouse in Olde Kensington. The restaurant takes inspiration from the coastal Israeli city of Jaffa, and you can definitely feel that influence throughout both the menu and the space itself. The menu mixes oyster bar classics with Israeli-inspired seafood dishes and elevated comfort food, which made the whole experience feel really unique compared to a typical seafood spot. It's a little farther than the usual Center City restaurants we go to, but the area has so many great spots around it (shoutout to The International, which we went to afterwards). Appetizers -- We started with the shrimp cocktail and it was delicious. A regular order comes with 6 shrimp and their Jaffa cocktail sauce, but we somehow lucked out and got 7. Not a single one was left behind. The shrimp were huge, fresh, and perfectly chilled, and the sauce paired so well with them. Food -- The steak frites were BOMB. They didn't ask for a steak temperature, but it came out around medium and was cooked perfectly for us. It comes with fries that are seasoned to absolute perfection and some kind of chimichurri/pastrami steak sauce situation that was insanely good. I also had to get the Jaffa Burger since that's what originally brought me here from TikTok -- and honestly? I think it was even better than the steak frites. It's a smash burger served on a big sesame martini roll with green chiles and American cheese. The burger had that perfect crispy smash on the outside while still being super juicy and flavorful. The green chiles weren't spicy at all, but added a really nice depth to the burger overall. And the fries deserve another mention because they were fried PERFECTLY -- crispy outside, soft inside, and seasoned so well. Drinks -- Trust me and just order "Today's the Night." I originally got it because I love a good Shirley Temple and saw grenadine listed in it, but it ended up being such a good drink. Kind of like a sweet lemonade and definitely perfect if you like sweeter cocktails. Ambiance -- I'd highly recommend making a reservation online before coming. We went on a Wednesday evening and the place was packed, so we ended up sitting at the bar. Still had a great experience, but I would've loved to see more of the restaurant itself because the space looked really nice. We'll definitely be back!