I've been living in the Fairmount Art Museum area for over 4 years now and I've been to pretty much most if not all of the food places around. Bishop's Collar is not among my top places to frequent. It's standard American fare. The restaurant is among the older establishments left. The service is good. It's definitely a good place to go for a drink. It's a bar. They have good selections and price for drinks. It's also a good location but that's about it. I can't say much about the food. It's just okay. read more

The Bishop's Collar - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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It very well could have been the pending new COVID lock down but I didn't get a warm welcoming feeling from this place. We got the Steak Tips Sandwich. It comes on a very good seeded roll. The steak tips were a little dry for my liking but very good. The smoked cheese added a lot of flavor. Very good sandwich. Very good selection of beer. read more

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Me and my husband rode our bikes up to Fairmount today and had our hearts set on some Mexican food for a snack. Alas, Feliz Cantina was closed for the weekend! Such a disappointment. We wandered around a couple blocks and everywhere seemed to be super crowded and/or just the normal american pub fair. Boo. I seemed to recall ordering a snack from Bishop's Collar in the past so we checked out their menu. They had quesadillas and nachos, so we went with that to try and save our craving. We ordered them to-go because we aren't ready to dine out yet. They were ready quickly, which was great. We carried them a couple blocks south to the Art Museum area for a picnic. Neither were anything to write home about, but it filled the empty voids in our tummies. The quesadillas were filled with cheese and vegetables but there wasn't a lot of flavor otherwise. The pineapple salsa, which sounded amazing, was actually just chopped pineapples, onions, and peppers. Nice, but I wouldn't call that salsa? The nachos had some really poor distribution of cheese and toppings. There were blobs of stuff and then lots of dry chips. The green chips were new and exciting, but I've made better guac at home and that's pretty much all that there was except for the cheese and sour cream. I may just be sad that the actual mexican place wasn't open, but considering all the recent reviews that mention solid flavors and then us receiving some bland apps makes me wonder if those people work there or are related to the owner. Hahaha. Or maybe the meaty options have all the flavor and we missed out by going vegetarian? Still, I wouldn't write this place off to try it again. They did a nice job spacing out tables outdoors and they're on a quieter corner. read more

The Bishop's Collar - Outdoor dining - use the red door here for takeout or the side door for seating! - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We have been here a few times over the years and the food and the drinks are always delicious! Another neighborhood gem! Fair prices for great quality food and drinks! You know it's a good place when people finish their shifts from neighboring bars and come here for a night cap. Service is friendly and done just right. We love this place! read more

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Night of July 4th and hankering for some food; this spot not only had their kitchen open, but outside seating as well. Straightforward bar with your essential bar menu as well as some other interesting options. Decided to share the Nachos ($8), Chicken Spring Roll ($9), and the Risotto Balls ($10). Value for money is there as the plates are overflowing with food. Risotto Balls are 5 large balls that are well-crisped and served with marinara sauce. While the outside is cooked perfectly, there isn't much flavor inside (needed hot sauce additionally). Nachos are a layering of cheese, guac, sour cream, and beans - much of the plate was cold, and it was hard to get all the ingredients in a single bite. As for the chicken roll, the ground chicken was dry, though saved by the sweet and sour sauce that comes with the dish. All in all, not the best bar food - but the beer options are solid. Waitress here was nice despite the rowdiness of the day. Definitely come here for drinks, not so much the food. read more

The Bishop's Collar - Nachos - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Risotto balls (10$) were quite tasty, soft on the inside with a nicely crisp outside. The quesadillas (13$) were not as good, soggy on the bottom and kind of mushy and bland. The outdoor space was nice. The service was a bit... odd. Many of the items were not available, which is fine, but the server really ought to have a canned response to that instead of a confused yes-wait-no. read more

Great neighborhood spot for a beer, a snack, or a few of each. They do a great job of rotating the draught and can selection to keep things fresh and the servers are generally friendly and knowledgeable when you ask about their current selections. The food is just as strong as the beer selection and there truly is not a single thing on the menu that does not hit the spot. The Buffalo chicken spring rolls and chicken fingers are fan favorites but everything from the kitchen is solid. The Collar is truly a gem and is worth stopping by any time you're in the neighborhood. Looking forward to being able to sit at the bar again as the bar tending staff are all exceptionally friendly. In the meantime their tables are a great place to start or end any night out with friends! read more

We wanted a casual spot for a salad or sandwich after 3+ hours of wandering the museum. Luckily this was within walking distance on a street lined with options. We sat outside and our waiter was helpful, and I didn't mind that he was a man of few words. Fit the theme of the place. The food was decent. I liked my turkey blt and my husband said the chicken parm was okay. The coke tasted way too sweet-- maybe the syrup ratio is off (maybe on purpose, it's a bar, after all). We didn't have any drinks, but they had a nice selection of brews and cocktails. I think I would have liked this place better if I indulged in some of the bar offerings. read more

Was in Philadelphia for some concerts. Went to an exhibit at the Art Museum of Philadelphia. The cafe at the museum was packed so we looked nearby for lunch. Found The Bishop's Collar and stopped in. Lovely, friendly staff. The food was delicious we had the veggie hummus wrap with chicken. The French fries that came with it were the best I've had in a long time. Nice and crispy. Will definitely go again next time I'm in Philly. read more

I liked their beer selection. Server was nice. Food was good enough but nothing that delicious. Straight forward bar food that's priced at the level of quality you'd get. I'd go back but won't go out of my way to go here. read more

Stopped in after going to the Museum of Art. Had a great grill cheese that they made for me even though it wasn't on the menu. Fries were amazing. Nice neighborhood atmosphere. The place is homey and the bartender was vey nice. It is nothing fancy just a neighborhood bar that makes you feel you are part of the neighborhood. read more

I have visited BC in the past during beer crawls, Bastille Day festivals & a few Happy Hours w/friends. I have always felt the vibe was easy & chill...nice neighborhood bar. I like the craft beer & food oprions. This visit I had some food..the chicken spring rolls and Old Bay fries. It passes the test of good pub food. In tbe past I have had the burger and it was tasty too. The prices are reasonable and the staff are friendly- worth a visit. read more

The Bishop's Collar - Victory Hop Ranch..Sticking w/Local Tonight! - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Don't call it blackened when it isn't even grilled! Ordered a blackened chicken Caesar wrap there was some spicy salt on it but this meat never saw a grill it was not charred in any way The margarita was very good! read more

I meant to update this review after my last visit a few months back but apparently forgot. I don't think the 3-star review holds true when I am actually a big fan of this spot and have visited several times over the past couple years. I don't live in Fairmount anymore, and I definitely miss having BC nearby. Why? - Bartenders are really nice. - Neighborhood feel. - Pretty good food. - Beer list wavers between good and excellent depending on the day. - Fast service. - Great prices. - Decent spot for HH. read more

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Great friendly local neighborhood bar in the fairmount section of philly. I have been here 3 times over the past 2 months and the service/food have been consistent every time. The menu is typical bar food but not typical quality. This is some of the better bar food I've ever experienced In the area. Service is great from the bartenders to waiters. They are very interactive with their customers whether it's talking about the sports game on that day or just what's going on in the world very welcoming staff. Drink menu is limited so don't expect some high end cocktail here. PS...beautiful outdoor seating!!! read more

The Bishop's Collar - Buffalo chicken egg rolls - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

11/9/19 The servers are hit or miss but that doesn't reflect the overall experience the Bishops Collar attributes. From a dining perspective, the food is pretty good. Seating area is pretty minimal so you'll have to closely monitor who's about to leave or who's looking to snag. Tonight I had the nachos as an appetizer and they were really tasty and filling. The chicken Parmesan for my entree was also just as good. I would definitely get both again. For those in Fairmount, the Collar is a homely bar that serves everyone and makes sure your experience is above par. read more

The Bishop's Collar - Chicken Parmesan - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Really enjoyed the place. Bloody Mary was excellent and so was the food. Service team was attentive and polite.

The seating outside was great, and the Buffalo egg rolls were hot, crisp and hit the spot. The beer selection was decent, but the plates we got were really bland. My friend only ate half of his steak tips sandwich, stating it was bland and not a high quality chew. I got the chicken parm sandwich, which was two over-cooked chicken fingers slathered in a flavorless red sauce. I even asked for salt and that didn't help. I know most places use fingers on sandwiches, but the texture was really tough and off-putting. I was really hoping it would be a nice place to grab a bite before a show at the Mann, but it was pretty disappointing. Who knows, maybe they just had a bad day in the kitchen. read more

Drinks and vibes were great. Bartenders were good, as well. The servers were so incredibly rude and judgmental--it ruined our whole experience. read more

Beers and sandwiches are decent, not the best bar in the area but staff is nice, beer is cold, steak sandwich is good

Great place to hang out. Service is excellent. Buffalo Spring Chicken Rolls were great..Definitely will go back.,

This place was a standard dark, local pub. I was mildy impressed by their Chimay selection but opted for an Arnold Palmer (sweet tea vodka and lemonade). We ordered chicken nachos (that were fantastic) and hummus and pita bread that never arrived. The server must have forgot to put it in because she never noticed it was missing. Would I come back? Probably not because it isn't my type of hangout but I am sure it is great for the locals. read more

A solid bar in the heart of the Art Museum district of Philadelphia, the Bishop's Collar is worthy of a (or multiple) visits. They have a handful of beers on tap and a deeper selection of bottles. Prices on the various beers are in line with the area and can seem a bit high when compared with their food... I think I paid a dollar more for my dinner than my bottle! However, you shouldn't let that deter you from finding the right beer to pair with your meal. Regarding the food, the portions are generous and priced to move. The food quality is slightly better than your typical bar fare and most options come with either a small salad or fries (with or without old bay). Really, the only thing holding the Collar back is its size. It is small and comes off cramped, even if you manage to get a table. I like a homey feeling in a bar, but am not a fan of always being pushed in a corner. Obviously, it is a good sign when the place is always packed, but that can hurt the experience a bit. If you manage to find a time when it isn't crazy, let me know, as I'd really enjoy this place a lot more with a little breathing room. read more

amazing food and service 5 star steak tip sandwich burger beer quesadillas read more

Good food. Good service. Cool spot. Italian roast pork is awesome. Always a good meal.

This bar had awesome heating in their outdoor seating area! Staff was great and the beer selection was too. The Risotto Balls were pretty unremarkable. Next time I'll have to try something different and update my review. read more

Came here for lunch recently, and my guest said that the menu changed for the worse. But, they brought back some items such as nachos which were removed for some reason as people really liked them. We don't know if they are as good as before, though. Anyway, it was not crowded at all, and our food came quite fast. I had a salad with mixed greens, avocado, goat cheese, and a chicken breast with balsamic dressing. Tasty, but I think overpriced at $12. My guest had a grilled chicken sandwich with cheese and got a small side salad. Her meal had just about everything mine did, and was $3 cheaper. No alcohol as we were on the job, but it looked like they had a good selection available. read more

Yummy food & fun atmosphere! Great place for brunch in the city. Would recommend the delicious breakfast burger! read more

The Bishop's Collar - Breakfast burger - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Bishop's Collar you are absolutely outstanding, I had an incredible experience here yesterday. Was actually surprised with the area where this is located. Every single thing that we have bought had just so much flavor, especially Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls. Not to mention, the service was terrific and the staff was very welcoming. Definitely recommending this place to my friends! read more

Hit up the Collar after an event at the Franklin Institute, and it was a fantastic spot. Great beer list, friendly and chill bartenders, food seemed like it was great. Awesome atmosphere and vibe, good tunes as well. Excited to get back - thanks for a great time! read more

THIS REVIEW IS FOR FAIRMOUNT FOOD CRAWL ONLY SPOT 4 If ever there was a cop out for porky goodness during an event featuring porky goodness, then this was it. Food - Conshy Dog / Beverage - Lemonade with Titos. Grilled hotdog, topped with caramelized onions and bacon. Dubbed the 'Conshy Dog' it was something I'd seek out at a ball game or carnival food stand. While the hot dog was cooked perfectly, and tasted awesome with my slathering of mustard, it was disappointment that was the only thing I tasted after scarfing it down. The lemonade must have been keeping the tito's bottle cool because there wasn't even a viable hint of vodka in the drink. The staff did keep the line moving and people overall seemed to enjoy what they purchased (although many, the Mrs. including, had the same frame of mind in a let down food item.) read more

The Bishop's Collar - Assembly line for the Conshy Dog, Tito's lemon drink shots - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We had a great experience grabbing drinks and sitting outside. It's a quiet side street off the main road with reasonable prices. Our bartender/server, Colin, was excellent! We'll definitely be back read more

It was a terrific experience at the The Bishop's Collar. Very good value for the money. Every single thing that we have purchased was incredibly fresh and flavorful. Service is nice, no complaints at all. Don't miss out, check out The Bishop's Collar asap. read more