Philly, we are not welcome here…read more Meet Henry, the manager at Fringe Bar. As a Northern Liberties resident, I've visited Fringe Bar several times and have generally enjoyed the experience before my recent experience with the manager. Unfortunately, my visit on June 13 around 4:30 PM completely changed my opinion of this establishment. My friend and I were seated and waited nearly 20 minutes before our food order was taken. Our server explained that their ordering system had gone down.... We were understanding and patient but to be honest it felt like she forgot. About 10 minutes later, we finally received our drinks, and our server shared that management had continued assigning her additional tables despite the issues, making it difficult for her to keep up. We sympathized with her and gave the staff plenty of grace. After waiting another 30 minutes, nearly an hour total since arriving, we still had not received our food. What made the situation even more frustrating was watching another table that arrived roughly 30 minutes after us receive their meals before we did. At that point, I approached Henry to ask about our order. I explained that we had been waiting for nearly an hour and that guests who arrived significantly later had already been served and they needed to hurry up with our food because we were hungry. Before I could even finish speaking, Henry interrupted me, stated that he would comp the food, and told us to leave. All I wanted was an explanation and asked that our order be prioritized after such a long wait. Instead of attempting to resolve the issue, Henry immediately escalated the situation and effectively removed us from the restaurant. The interaction felt dismissive, unprofessional, and completely lacking in customer service. Even another manager appeared surprised by how quickly our order was canceled and how the situation was handled. The entire experience left me feeling unwelcome and disrespected. Mistakes happen. Delays happen. What determines whether customers return is how management responds. Unfortunately, Henry's arrogance, poor communication, and inability to handle a reasonable customer concern ensured that I will never return. The attached photos include timestamps documenting our visit and the lengthy wait and a photo of Henry so you can avoid him. DO NOT COME.

Wow, I already know I loved fringe bar, but I didn't know how amazing they are for brunch!! The…read morefood was great. My only negative is that the potatoes are plain. Our server (I unfortunately forget his name) was amazing!! I know his face and will request his section when I come back. The hostess was insanely rude to our group, but our server greatly made up for her negative energy. The view from their patio is amazing, and I would recommend you sit out there if you can:-)

Great ambiance and friendly patrons. AND THEY HAVE COORS BANQUET!!!! Made this California Cowboy…read morefeel at home!

I've never watched It's Always Sunny, so I wasn't aware of the connection, but our dog goes to a…read morenearby daycare and we've passed this place countless times. I'd been curious to stop in for a while. If you're sensitive to cigarette smoke, though, this is not the place for you. It was honestly almost too much for me, but having the back door open made it more tolerable. The bartender on Sunday morning was great (I think his name was Sean, but don't quote me), and he made one of the best Bloody Marys I've ever had. Prices were a bit steep, as paying $19 for a mediocre beer and a cocktail felt excessive, but I digress... I'm glad we finally checked it out, but between the prices and the smoke, I'm not sure I'd return.

This was my first time at CRD in over 15 years and I'm so happy I rediscovered this amazing outdoor…read morefun Philly summer bar! Our bartender Dianne was a pleasure and made the vibe super fun and good! I didn't have a chance to try the food, but I can't wait to try it next time I'm back which will be soon. Thanks CRD Team and Dianne at main bar!

Incredibly slow service, waiting at the bar for over 20min now without being able to order. Never…read moreexperienced anything like this, it's not even that crowded... probably a result of tip being automatically included, instead of being earned. Gave up after 30min, never again!

What a unique, curated, and enriching experience. The bar is upstairs of Sassafras, with a cozy…read moreclose stairwell leading upstairs. You'd be unlikely to find this unless you knew to look for it. The main feature of this bar is the cocktail menu; it's creative and ambitious and yet very approachable, with helpful adjectives for each cocktail. The Mango Sticky Rice made my jaw drop; not only did the juicy mango come through, but also somehow a sense of starchiness, while being entirely balanced with the liquor. Definitely some of the best cocktails in Philly. And the music and vibe is so cozy but lively; the live records spinning create a warm atmosphere that is not sleepy nor dancey, instead you'll find yourself tapping your feet and swaying in your seat while in deep conversation or just enjoyable contemplation. I have to shout out Carl and Brianna, who made our evening especially unforgettable. They guided us seamlessly through the menu, were so knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. They really made 48 Record Bar feel like a second home we can't wait to return to. Last thing- the bathroom setup was such a fun surprise, you have to check it out!!

Located upstairs from Sassafras, this is place is cozy. The music is played from records which just…read moregives it an amazing vibe. They have very unique drinks and the two we ordered were absolutely delicious. This is a great space with great service and a wonderful ambiance.

I wish Jen and I had shown up in matching flapper dresses because Sassafras feels like stepping…read morestraight into the 1920s. Huge bar, giant wall of liquor bottles, dim lighting, and a cool old-school vibe. I told the bartender that ordering a beer in a place like this felt like I was insulting him. He laughed and told me not to worry about it. The drink special was called "Naked and Famous," which honestly sounded like the perfect cocktail to order in honor of Jen. But then I spotted a dark beer on the menu that sounded too good to pass up. If you follow me, you know I'm slowly becoming a dark beer guy. I liked it a lot. The sandwich special was a cheesesteak. Sorry, I should've taken a picture of the menu. But I really enjoyed it, and for $18 it came with a mountain of seasoned fries, which feels like a bargain these days. Bomb Shell: the two people working absolutely crushed it. I don't know if they were understaffed or if Monday night got busier than expected, but they were working their tails off the entire time. Even with that, they stayed polite, friendly, helpful, and incredibly accommodating to the guy carrying around a mannequin. Great visit to Sassafras!

We love visiting Irish Pubs everywhere we travel!!! This place has been a bar dating back to the…read moreearly 1900's and located in the Historic District. Great vibe and service is great too.

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.

One of the best places in Philadelphia for good vibes. Good atmosphere…read more Malek one of the best bartenders I know in town Best old fashion I drink thank you amigo

This spot isn't my scene, but it's super fun and a cool vibe. The bank vibe goes out the window on…read morethe weekends when it turns into a full club space. More of a college aged crowd with some seating areas in the middle but the main dance floor is truly giving club - which is fun, if that's your style! The music is good and the bartenders are on it!

In looking around the area on the map I saw National Mechanics. I was going to be experiencing…read moreMinistry Of Awe for the first time and wanted an alcoholic light bite with a friend afterwards. I couldn't resist trying this place since it once housed Revival...a club I would sneak out of my parent's house to dance to alternative as a teen. Very fond memories. Our bartender was great and offered solid cocktails. Atmosphere and music were great. Eats were good. It was trippy being in there remembering its past life. Recommend.

Beautiful building with sort of an eclectic vibe. Service was friendly. I split a beer, a giant…read morepretzel, and the cheesesteak. The pretzel came glistening with butter. You could smell the butter from across the room. What I'm saying is, too much butter. The cheesesteak was good but nothing amazing. The tots, in the other hand, were fantastic.

Burger is 10/10. One of the best burgers I can remember recently. I added cooper sharp cheddar and…read morecooked medium - and it came out perfect. I wandered in here while in the area and was a great experience. The bartender was attentive and the food - well, obviously it was incredible! Great experience and highly recommend.

Solid. I've only been here twice but both times I enjoyed my meal. The fish was perfectly cooked,…read moreas was the risotto. The meal made me feel very warm inside, like that good solid home cooking but elevated at a restaurant level. We went with a party of 4 on a Friday, and the wait was about 40 minutes. We popped over to grab a drink at a local bar and came back. Everyone in my party enjoyed their meal. Definitely a solid neighborhood joint with solid food and drinks , would recommend

Fantastic vibe and the food and drinks match. Great beer list. The staff is fantastic! It's nice…read moreto have a quality neighborhood spot such as this.

Pretty good overall!…read more Considerably big space for Philly. They had an upstairs too but I am not sure why it wasn't open during majority of the night. When the big crowd from the conference left they opened the upstairs. The Mac and cheese is SO GOOD. Very creamy and rich, the bread crumbs were an amazing surprise edition. This fatty finished it before the beer came. Lots of beer choices. I took off a start be size they were under staffed. So we were just waiting around for the check and the waitress kept forgetting what we asked for. Honestly, not her fault. There were like ~100 people and only 3 employees that I saw. So no designated waiter for tables. These poor 3 employees were the bartenders and the table waiters.