My bf and I have been trying to check this place out for a while, but they would be closed each time we would go (even though the website says open). I now know to check their instagram for daily updates. The venue is great. Very big, spacious, and clean. Great ambiance. But weird rules and weird management. The menu on the website is not updated and the bartender said to completely ignore what is on there. Ordered the fried chicken tender basket + espresso martini. Both were just okay. The tenders were overly fried and the chicken was dry. People next to us were all eating the burger and it looked/smelled delicious. I'll definitely check that out again next time! I love the old school r&b playlist and there are many TVs with all sports playing constantly. read more

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Went to see DJ Mina's set and paid $33 to be in a sauna; it was so hot in there with the amount of people inside and it seemed like they didn't want to turn on their A/C. The doormen were polite. They didn't have a dress code posted in their website but charged $20 for those that wore athleisure? Our friends just ended up paying instead of being turned away since we're from out of town and the hotel was far away. Were they just hustling? The drinks were overpriced and watered down. We went for the DJ's set but will definitely not recommend this place. read more

PLEASE READ FOR SAFETY! AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COST! ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE A WOMAN! From the moment I arrived, the experience was nothing short of terrifying. While waiting in line, I was met with UNNECESSARY AGRESSION from both the promoter and security staff, despite following every instruction. It immediately felt like I was being singled out for no reason. Once inside, the harassment continued relentlessly. Security hovered around me constantly, targeting me at every opportunity. Even when I wasn't interacting with anyone, they seemed determined to find a reason to remove me. The situation quickly escalated when my friend briefly stepped away to go to the bar. One guard grabbed my arm and attempted to force me out. When I calmly explained that I would leave voluntarily, they responded by violently dragging me across the club, causing cuts on my legs and feet. Another guard suddenly appeared to assist in the assault, making it unmistakably clear that I had been deliberately targeted the entire night. At the door, they threw me out and even tossed one of my sandals at me, shouting, "Good luck finding your other sandals." When I requested to speak with a manager, I was met with complete dismissal. The manager, a woman, attempted to downplay and invalidate my experience by claiming I was "being emotional," despite my calm, factual explanations and even showing her the injuries I had sustained. I had paid for entry, just like any other customer, yet she treated me as if I did not belong. She told me I "didn't need to be quizzing her," insisted she didn't have time to discuss the matter, and directed me to email instead. She defended the security staff's actions, absurdly asserting that I had "given them a reason to use force," and claimed she had "seen the whole situation play out," even though it was clear she had not witnessed the incidents. Although I had been escorted into the section by two different guests on the list, she repeatedly insisted that I did not belong there. THIS IS NOT A MINOR MISUNDERSTANDING--it was unreasonable, targeted, and violent behavior executed under the guise of "security." Management's response was dismissive, defensive, and insulting. I left injured, humiliated, and shaken. I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH how DANGEROUS and HOSTILE this venue is. AVOID AT ALL COST. read more

Worst sound I ever heard. Toilets over flowing. Literal urine and feces on the floor. Would eat dinner off the floor of a festival porta potty before I'd walk in there ever again. My god. read more

Went here on a Sunday after a race. The place is lovely. I ordered the chicken and waffles for brunch and it was delicious. The presentation of the dish was a nice touch. The waitress made sure to bring us extra water for our large group. Prices were good too. read more

The Winston - Chicken and waffles. - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The view is amazing at the Winston. It's located behind the Dave & Buster's on Delaware Avenue. It's pretty hidden and easy to miss . We enjoyed the ambience. The music was great and the Chicken Sandwich and waffle fries were good. The service was excellent. read more

The Winston - Chicken Sandwich and waffle fries were good - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I went to the Winston for my friends husband's birthday on 4th of July weekend after hearing so many great things about their brunch parties. We were very excited to enjoy some music and good food. Unfortunately, we were only able to do one of the two. They did not have a DJ that weekend as our server said it was due to the holiday which was quite disappointing and the only reason why I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars. I wish it had been announced on their Instagram page or something. I got the espresso martini and the chicken and waffles. The chicken was the best chicken I've had with a waffles dish in my whole life! It was that good. It has a kick of heat to it and was so juicy and delicious, 10/10. I would definitely be going back to get the full party brunch experience next time they have a DJ! read more

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This place could be good, but it's a mess. The cocktail servers won't stop trying to sell you drugs, pulling little containers out of their bras and getting people high right at the table. No surprise there was a shooting in the parking lot last week. Management clearly doesn't care. Most of the servers are drunk on shift and barely holding it together -- especially the really tall one. And from what the employees tell me they don't hit payroll, they're all getting paid late or in cash, it's a real shit show. read more

OMG! This place was a great spot to watch the Eagles game. The drinks were good and not overpriced. And it had great vibes and beautiful people. I didn't even care that there was a cover charge. I'm def going back read more

Brunch was amazing vibes but the food was just regular. $5 mimosas will ALWAYS be a win and the Dj had everyone, young to old on the dance floor. I was shocked to see kids at brunch but it made for a good time to be had by all. All inclusive is the way to go. Food was just ok in taste but the portion size was filling and presentation is super cute. My friend didn't like her French Toast because it was cold, my Frattata was tasty but a lil oily and the hash brown sandwich was also just ok. I forgot the Dj name but I would love to come back to see him. He was LIT!!! (The tall dark skin hostess was a sweetheart too shout out to her) read more

Love the ambiance and vibe. The overall service was lacking from the experience but food and drinks were great! read more

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Place opens at 5 , the line was ridiculous to start with. if you want to skip the line it's 20 dollars extra fee. The place is tiny , no where to seat , no stools at the bar. I wanted food was told it was to many people to serve us food. I will say the drinks are A1 , 3 drinks about 50 bucks not bad. Bathroom 4/10 wet and messy. DJ 7/10 . My first time and last . crowd 21-35 not recommended for 40+ . read more

What's Wrong With The Winston? Understaffed, many kinks to be resolved, okay food. The Winston has the potential to be a great place to grab a drink and a bite to eat. Pros: DJ on weekends (sometimes) $5 mimosas Nice decor Cons: Food looks like my teenage son could have made it. My waffle was as thin as an ego waffle, the hash brown sandwich is a joke it's literally 2 frozen hash browns! Nothing on the menu that stands out Not enough waitstaff. I understand that everyone is understaffed but on one specific visit a manager (possibly off duty) was making one (of two servers) on a busy Sunday specifically cater to a table of their family. This was extremely unprofessional (on the manager). DJ is not a regular occurrence. We specifically chose the Winston the day party brunch feel and it was not that. I gave The Winston 4 tries and each time my experience got progressively worse. I'm hoping this is just first year hiccups because I really want to love this place. read more

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My boyfriend and I wanted to try this spot for brunch. When we arrived we found parking on the street nearby. We walked in and gave my name for the reservations and decided to sit at the bar. Del was our bartender and she was ok. For drinks we got the $5 mimosas and they were good. For entrées we got the chicken and waffle sandwich which was good. The DJ was bumping and they had the derby and bball game on. We had a good time. read more

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Went on a Saturday for Brunch, we were a party of 4. $5 Mimosas, $6 breakfast shots, $10 espresso martinis. The food & drinks were delicious & having a live DJ was the cherry on top! The service was the best. Everything was clean (including the bathrooms). If you are looking to have a fun grown up brunch with friends this is the spot! read more

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Love coming here for events, I typically have the honey chicken sandwich which is really good. Probably one of the better sandwiches in the city in my opinion. Service is always great especially for how busy they are. read more

The Winston - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great happy hour! Espresso martini was delicious. Chicken wings were yummy. Sliders were small but still good. Unfortunately, we were the only people there during 6/7pm on a Friday night. Waitress was slow and inattentive (and we were her only table lol) but we were patient. Location isn't the best honestly. Hopefully more people will come try this place! Will be back :) read more

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Came to The Winston for brunch with friends. They normally have a DJ on the weekends providing the vibes but he was not present when we went Sunday. The ambiance & vibes were still on point. The Winston was able to make up for that by playing a great music playlist from their phone. Whoever's playlist they were playing was pretty good and a few of my friends mentioned they wish there was a dance floor. We settled to some chair dancing instead. Our waitress was attentive and took care of us. We all came with our appetites and ordered a wide variety of items. I took advantage of their $5 mimosas. A few girlfriends tried the brunch shots and they said they were good. For brunch, I had their Chicken and waffles. The Chicken and Waffle was served with a nicely seasoned chicken breast and the waffles were thick and fluffy in texture. My only gripe about my dish is that I wish my chicken was a bit bigger. I also sampled the avocado toast and the home fries from what my girlfriends ordered and they were both delicious. Overall we had a great time and there were no complaints about the food. I'd definitely come back! Great vibes, great food and reasonable prices read more

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Came here for Brunch and would have thought I was going to a party with the music they were playing, the cussing, n-word type songs. I felt bad for the older ladies sitting in the booth close by. For a Brunch ambiance perhaps switching up the Playlist. Would have given 4 stars but the music takes away from the Brunch feel. I have had better Brunches to be honest. read more

I honestly don't know where to begin (sigh). I break it down by Pros and Cons: Pros Location (across from my office) Fried Oreo with vanilla bean ice cream Occasion: 12 of us went out after work to partake in the $25 dollar, 3 course restaurant week. Two tables (booths) were provided. Cons The food was subpar (first course-Thai wings were decent) my (second course-traditional burger medium well was so over cooked, it was given a cheap grocery store quality and OMG, the bun was horrible hard and dry, and not even a brioche bun, it's 2023 time to upgrade the bun) Service was HORRIBLE, couldn't get utensils, condiments, orders timely. I'm on my first course, 5 minutes later here comes my second course and some ppl hadn't gotten their first course. One coworker had to leave 40 minutes in to him not getting his first course (sigh) There is no drink menu so we were charged for the alcohol that was in our drinks, which weren't very good. (SMH) The light in the bathroom room is on a censor which is not good if you're in there and it goes pitch black, especially with the bathroom being on the basement, scared me to death. Finally, the bill was broken up between 2 tables and table one (387.00) and table two (528.00) on a restaurant week. The food part we understood but the drink breakdown was not explained clearly at all). I hope someone reads these reviews because it appears that everyone is saying the same thing. read more

I went to this establishment for Brunch on Saturday. I didn't have a reservation but I was seated right away at the bar. The place is small. What I enjoyed. The DJ played good music, mimosas and the pancake and syrup shots. My girlfriend and I waited 1 hr for our food to arrive. How is that possible when the place isn't big or crowded? I ordered the veggie omelet, seasoned potatoes with toast and a side of pork sausage. How do you mess up a veggie omelet? It came out a tan color, omelet was cold with brocolli, tomatoes and dice zucchin as the veggies inside. Now the seasoned potatoes were good. Would I come again to this place NO! read more

Great service and amazing drinks . Order the smoked wings!! To die for !! Relaxing sports atmosphere. Ask for Merk the bartender , he's the best !!! read more

The Winston - Smoked bbq wings - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Awesome for watching sports! Was a quieter night for Philly sports, so the bartenders were able to accept our request to change one of the TVs to the nationally televised basketball game! Food was great as well! Alex the bartender was the best! read more

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Best atmosphere to watch a Philly Sports game. Super clean, feels like they just renovated. Wait staff is super fast & fun. The food is low key super good. Great happy hour drink & food menu read more

As a place to take your friends and family for brunch on Saturday and Sunday, or plan a social gathering or party, a good place to go. Good food, servers are friendly and welcoming & will accommodate you. As far as employment, I cannot recommend them. They don't take care of their back bone, the BOH kitchen, leaving us constantly under staffed & little resources to perform your duties. As the former KM, I was constantly left out of the loop, with no warning on parties that I were told about the day of instead of in advance. Diminished control in the kitchen & schedule, and pay became to be uncertain on some weeks for months on in. No dishwasher on the busiest days, which meant myself or one of my cooks had to leave the line to wash dishes because we had no clean dishes. Had to fight for my guys to get the raise they were promised while other employees made more & did less also showed up late or whenever they got there with no repercussions. One of the most trying, unorganized & dis functional places I've ever worked for. read more

Breakfast shot was good, great vibe, good music, good food and great service plus they have parking

Ew! Definitely saw a roach here. Also unprofessional management. If guests can see it, just imagine behind the scenes!

A fun place for brunch. They had open bar seating with a Dj playing great songs. Our bartender Doe made a delicious Midori sour, and provided excellent service! Food was good as well. read more

Nice vibe for watching a game/couple drinks and loud music. Terrible place for Brunch- an omelet must have been half of an egg, service was terrible. So def dont try their water down $5 mimosas read more