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    The Great American Pub

    2.8 (80 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, American
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Southwest Burger
    Meredith R.

    I gave T a choice for lunch: a hamburger or a bowl of pho. As he's sick of the Asian places I gravitate to, I knew he'd pick the burger. Had I read reviews, I likely would have gone elsewhere. (Yeah, yeah I was looking for an excuse to have pho.) A neighbor said the pub has great burgers and their outside seating appealed to me. Gotta get in last licks while it's still relatively warm. I ordered a mushroom Swiss burger, and T had the southwestern. His is topped with avocado and pepper jack cheese; mine is obvious. (Duh!) I asked that it be cooked medium rare, leaning towards rare. It was cooked medium well, leaning towards well. If my burger had a sprinkling of Montreal seasoning -- or something else; I'm not picky -- it would have been four stars. Don't get me wrong. It wasn't bad. Just not memorable. Hamburgers and sandwiches come with a slice of tomato, a leaf of lettuce, some pickles and onion. All that ... and a bag of chips. Literally. (Is that how the saying goes?!)

    Co-owner Tom Hemcher. Photo by Ana Welsh
    Val B.

    One of the only places open Sunday in the pretty little town of Narberth was an enjoyable lunch. We decided to try the unique steak and cheese eggrolls with spiced ketchup. Pleasantly surprised they're juicy, full and flavorful! Also being a cool day the french onion soup was a nice warmer. The food didn't take long though it was already getting busy at noon. The waitress was very nice and I've no doubt this is a crowded local hangout on weekends. Honestly the ambiance is dark and dingy yet interesting. It's a small cramped space but the pub has all the original beautiful wood of olde. I imagine the bar and booths may be a 100 year old tavern which was part of a corner inn; so reminiscent of a London pub. Although I've been unable to find the history of its origin i hope it remains the town staple. The walls and lighting could just use a little update.

    A tiny amount of fries for $9
    Duncan B.

    We have had many good meals at the restaurant, so getting an inedible meal delivered was very sad. The Patty Melt was inedible, very cold, served on barely toasted bread with a couple of slices of very bland American cheese. The basket of fries was half the size it used to be. The cheesesteak was small and bland. $9 for a half cup of cold, bland, lifeless Mac & Cheese is terrible. I used to LOVE this place. Now, I'll never be back.

    Chopped sirloin with mashed potatoes and veggies.
    Vonnie G.

    I ordered through door dash for dinner. Chopped sirloin and the classic burger. Both meat items were raw. I usually don't have a problem when I order from here. But this had to be trashed. Wayyy too undercooked

    "Bacon" and "Bleu" burgers missing Bacon and/or Bleu But somehow the ADDED toppings made it on.
    Daryll M.

    We order 2 Bleu Bacon Burgers.... and one arrived with NO BACON and neither one had BLEU CHEESE aka half of the frickin ingredients. But somehow they remembered the ones we added... I called to speak to someone at the restaurant and he couldn't have given less of a f*ck. He "okay"ed me to death and told me to take it up with Caviar. Caviar DELIVERED it, they didn't PREPARE it. How tf do you send out a TWENTY DOLLAR BURGER without half of the shit that goes on top of it?? Whichever manager I spoke to needs to be trained again, because his customer service skills are non-existent. There's clearly a quality control issue but they don't care, so long as you pay.

    Menu
    Katie H.

    This review is after a first visit to this location of Great American Pub. The name is deceiving, as I have previously been to the Great American Pub in Conshy several times and had great experiences. The Narberth location is a whole different restaurant that I don't think is affiliated with the one in Conshy (they have different websites). My mother and grandmother were in town so we stopped in to get some lunch. This place gives off a bar vibe. Its very dark with limited seating for restaurant patrons. The restaurant was pretty empty, as it was an afternoon week day, but our service was pretty mediocre, as it took a while to be served and no drink refills. I ordered calamari and the cobb salad with ranch dressing. The salad was underwhelming at best. The calamari was overcooked, rubbery and tasteless. Not really a place to take out of town guests. Probably won't be back.

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    Sorry for your experience, hope you try us again

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    Wow Brian, a little harder with the “local alcoholics” line

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    The service was good and waitress was nice, food was not great, below average. Probably would not return here if I was planning to get food.

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    Chicken parmigiana was not great! Pasta was over cooked & sauce was very sweet. Chicken was drenched in sauce.

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    Amazing service! Wednesday nights are pizza night. Best pizza on the main line. A hidden treasure!!!

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    3.0(572 reviews)
    10.8 mi
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    I ate there 2 weeks ago and it was great as usual. it really hasn't changed much . My parents used…read moreto take me there when I was a young girl. I'm now 78 and I still love the place. excellent salad bar, and I had a filet that was tender and juicy and a large order of onion rings.

    I must have driven past this venue 100's of times and never really took notice. It wasn't until I…read morewas out with the family that someone suggested going to The Pub. I learned later that this restaurant has been around since the early to mid 1900's. Plenty of parking in a large open lot. The place is very large and has one of the longest bars I've seen. The wood is very dark and you can see the chefs cooking over the hearth. They don't take reservations and won't see you until your entire party is there. One of the things I liked for our party of 10 was they had no problems with seating as they also have many large round tables. For mixed drinks, they make them pretty big and potent. For my martini, they sent back an extra glass. They also had great bleu cheese stuffed olives. We ordered onion rings (8 large to an order) and fried zucchini. The onion ring I had was pretty good. I didn't have the fried zucchini but heard it was also pretty good. Other than the light fare items, all dinners come with their salad bar which has both iceberg lettuce and Caesar Salad along with many fixings as well as cheeses and bread. I had the Baked Seafood Platter which came with scallops, shrimp, Clam Casino (without the shell), Maryland crab cake and a small lobster tail for $49.99. My wife had the baked chicken breast which she said was quite dry. The dining area is quite large and reminds me of the restaurants at a casino. Some in our group said it reminds them of Medieval Times due to the dark wood vibe. While I thought it was a bit pricey, I would still come back and try their signature steaks or prime rib.

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    4.0(150 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    I've lived in Narberth for 22 years and I keep forgetting how good the Pub of Penn Valley is, I'm…read morenot sure why!? Maybe because it's not in downtown Narberth? Maybe because I have to cross Montgomery to get to it? I went with friends the other night and was reminded of what a friendly, down to earth place the Pub is and then I had the food which was outstanding! - chicken piccata with angel hair pasta (I think i asked for the pasta instead of the potatoes?) - 5*/5, the pasta was done perfectly, generous portions of lightly breaded chicken in a delicious piccata sauce. I'm a big eater but I could only finish half which meant I could enjoy this again the next day for lunch which made me so happy. - fish & chips - 5/5 my husband got this and again HUGE portion of fish and chips, he seemed to polish it off no problem. I need to go back again and soon!

    We came here for lunch today, on the last week of summer break. We were super pleased by the big…read morebooth seats and television sets on the walls. Our waiter was kind, and the service was just adequate overall. The food, which is the most important part, was delicious. The cheesesteak sandwich was perfectly cooked, the onions added so much to the dish. The Vermont Mac and cheese was also very tasty, with perfect consistency.

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    Manatawny Still Works - Ardmore

    Manatawny Still Works - Ardmore

    5.0(6 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    There were a lot of things that I missed being close to when I made the move from East Passyunk Ave…read moreto Ardmore. But one of the things that I missed the most was being able to visit Manatawny Still Works for wonderful cocktails and whiskey purchases on the regular. Aside from the very wonderful caffeinated concoctions from Char & Stave (https://www.yelp.com/biz/char-and-stave-ardmore) and the ones that I'd try more of at Ripplewood if they didn't have such a wonderful beer list (https://www.yelp.com/biz/ripplewood-whiskey-and-craft-ardmore), the amount of good cocktail bar options in Ardmore has been kind of stagnant by comparison. So when I saw a table for Manatawny Still Works during the first Ardmore Rock N' Ride and learned that they were opening a new outpost on Lancaster Ave, I was ready to get reacquainted with one of the best. And since then it's led to me also imbibing at what now might be my favorite Manatawny! Since the location is so close to the train station, its the perfect place to imbibe and kill time in before grabbing a train to Philly. And whether you enjoy relaxing at a corner table and taking in the crowd, getting a group together in a more private table setting, or grabbing a barstool and watching the cocktail-making magic, this location has the perfect table space for you. For Cocktails I love true that they hold true to the style of the other tasting rooms by offering signature cocktails, classics, and new variations of classics like a Maple or Italian old fashioned. But I especially appreciate how the signature cocktails pay homage to classic songs like "Cherub Rock", "Be My Druidess", and "Gold Dust Woman". Toss in new cocktails that rotate with the seasons and latest releases, whiskey flights and a whiskey of the month club for those who love it, and a good weekly happy hour, and there's plenty to enjoy here!

    Lion and I have been big fans of Manatawny Still Works for at least three years, probably longer…read more My first experience with them was at a YEE at their Passyunk Ave Tasting Room, where I fell in love with their Honey Whiskey poured over vanilla ice cream - yeah, it's like 3-4 of the deadly sins in one swoop delicious. When we heard they were opening a Tasting Room in Ardmore, then, we were delighted. Within walking distance means we don't need to flip a coin to determine the Designated Driver or, alternatively, take an Uber. We eagerly headed over there for a pre-dinner cocktail. Some things to understand: This is a Tasting Room. There are no bar snacks, there is no food offered of any kind. There are no screens to watch "the game". The focus here is on the whiskey, rum, brandy, etc. They offer only Manatawny spirits. Don't ask for another brand to be used in a cocktail. They don't have them. You can purchase bottles of their spirits to take home. This is a really cool place. We were greeted warmly. The decor is very sleek yet warm with mix of stainless steel and warm dark woods. Sinatra and the Rat Pack were playing on the sound track. Our bartender was friendly and professional, answering questions and making sure we had what we needed without having long conversations, he was good at reading signals, in other words. There's a comfy bar, some 4 top high tops and a small glassed in room with three 4 top tables that we were told could be reserved for a private tasting or event. It's small but nice. Lion got the Manhattan which he declared was very nice. I got the Apple Brandy Sangria which is now my New Favorite Drink Of All Time. Yes, better than Honey Whiskey over ice cream. They don't have ice cream now so if you want that: 1. Buy a bottle - worth it 2. Walk down to 900 Ice Cream and get their John Stockton vanilla - the best vanilla on the planet 3. Go. home, scoop ice cream, pour whiskey and experience dietary heaven. Parking if you're driving is behind the building, metered. Also very close to transit - Ardmore train and bus stations are like a block away at most. Go, order the sangria, fall in love. There's a better than even chance. that I'll be there.

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    PJ Whelihan’s Pub + Restaurant - Wynnewood

    PJ Whelihan’s Pub + Restaurant - Wynnewood

    2.6(32 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    I didn't even realize there was a PJ Whelihan's in Wynnewood until attending an 80th birthday party…read morehere today. The location is a bit awkward because there isn't convenient handicap parking directly in front of the entrance, which could make things a little challenging for some guests. I recommend dropping people off who have mobility issues first then park. Our party was held in the private area in the back, but it's not truly private since there isn't a door, it's more of an open corner section of the restaurant. Because of that, it was pretty loud with the jumbo TVs going and regular diners nearby. I've been to the PJ Whelihan's in Blue Bell, and their private room had doors and felt more separated from the rest of the restaurant, which helped with noise. That said, the Wynnewood location has a huge bar and tons of big-screen TVs, so it definitely has that fun sports bar vibe. The food for the party was good overall, although it wasn't served very hot. The buffet included Caesar salad, rolls, sweet potato fries, potatoes, broccoli, crab cakes, salmon, and chicken parmesan. The salmon was a bit overcooked and slightly dry, likely from sitting out for a while, but the rest of the items were ok. Soft drinks were included, while alcoholic beverages were purchased separately at the bar. I also want to give a shoutout to Lina Morgan and the manager Shannon, who were all very helpful and attentive to our group throughout the event. One thing to note if you're planning a party here: they don't allow take home containers for leftover buffet food due to food safety concerns since the food sits out and temperatures fluctuate. Overall, it's a lively spot and did I say with plenty of TVs lol and a good setup for group gatherings. If you're planning a party and don't mind some background noise, it's a solid option.

    When looking for somewhere different to be able to eat, have plenty of tvs for him to watch games…read moreand have a comfortable enough environment for our little one, we decided to go to this PJ Whelihan's location. I didn't realize it was where Mad Mex used to be until we got there. It was definitely full in there, but luckily and surprisingly didn't seem overwhelming for our little one. The host was able to get us a booth on the other side of the restaurant that was in a good spot for us. The staff were all friendly and polite. Our waitress was really good - good banter, good recommendations and feedback on menu items we were deciding between and very attentive during our dining experience. Though it took us a while to decide what we wanted, we made sure to put in our little one's order since we knew she was pretty hungry - her standard and favorite (Chicken Tenders and fries). We ordered a couple of drinks: I got the Strawberry Mojito and he got an Old Fashioned. At first I thought my drink was completely off, but I just mixed it up and it wasn't too bad after that. My boyfriend said his was okay so ended up ordering a beer after finishing the drink and preferred the beer. For our meal, we were definitely eating with our eyes lol and had a good amount of leftovers to take with us. For apps, we went with the Loaded Nachos with the pulled chicken and Hot Honey wings. Both were actually pretty good. For our entrees he ordered a burger (cooked medium) with tots while I went with the chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. My boyfriend said his burger was cooked more in the well side which he felt didn't make it as juicy as he was looking for, but he could deal with it; my food was fine with no issues. We definitely see ourselves coming back sometime (parent-free ) to try happy hour and other menu items.

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