Hands down my pick for the best brewery in West Philly, and that's well deserved for Philadelphia's first black owned brewery! The first thing that stands out to me about Two Locals is the huge space with all kinds of amenities. Whether its a seat at the bar, grabbing a seat by a barrel, or grabbing a table for a group of any size; it has the perfect seating arrangement for you. While the brewery side only serves libations the space also features the Landing Kitchen serving all kinds of damn good food. Another plus is the huge variety of games that they have to play, including an ice breakers questions game that made for a good second date activity. The service at Two Locals is great and filled with bartenders who provide good brew suggestions. And I love that Two Locals is a brewery that goes beyond pouring IPAs while also pouring some damn good ones.. Favorite beers of mine from here include the Nubian brown ale, the Gaspar dark Mexican lager, the Riots smoked rauchbier, and the Foway farmhouse saison. For events outside of beer Two Locals features events like a comedy showcase, movie screenings, gospel karaoke, and then some. And starting in Apirl 3rd they'll also be partnering with UCity Square to have a pop-up beer garden in The Lawn. read more

Two Locals Brewing, Philadelphia, PA. I was expecting two guys in their basement making a mess and calling it beer. What I got was flashbacks to my corporate life drinking beers with fun names trying to forget I was in a hotel lobby bar. Pro tip; entrance is on 37th St. Two Locals brewing is on the 1st floor of an office building. They are next to a sandwich window and open seating that was hosting a reiki spa massage lecture series. There were some big personalities in Two Locals side of the space. Luckily I found parking right outside the front door. I gave away 4 t-shirts to 4 lovely people. The beers had fun names. I ordered a part time lover. We'll talk about the beer named part time lover here. TheCheesesteakLife.com - Your home for everything cheesesteak. read more

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The service was impeccable especially for a busy Sunday playing the birds! They even had a fire DJ spinning during commercial breaks and halftime!! The ambiance?! Open and clean and welcoming. The artwork is gorgeous. The barrel tables were hella cute. The beer?! Delicious. We can't wait to be back for food, drinks, and another game. Oh also- this is 100% black owned . read more

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Came here for Liberty Kitchen West (which I wasn't able to find on Yelp so combining the review here). The menu for food isn't so extensive but I think most people would find something. We got the turkey pesto, which was good. I wish the pesto was more evenly distributed than just as the bottom of the bread. I also felt like it could have used maybe half of the artichokes it had. We also got the special-a hot roast beef. Didn't need the banana peppers but otherwise this was a pretty nice sandwich with a nice au jus. The bread for both isn't made in house but was delicious. And the portions are huge, so easily can make a second meal out of one sandwich. We also grabbed a tomato pie, which was fine. Nothing really standout about it. One thing that did bother me somewhat is that Liberty Kitchen West doesn't open at the same time as Two Locals and we happened to go half an hour before the brewery opened. This is a skosh misleading and means that you sit in this unopened brewery eating your food. It also was annoying because it meant that the water jug was not yet out and therefore there wasn't free water available. In terms of the brewery, I certainly wouldn't choose to come back for the beers. This is my own bias but they only had one IPA and it was a hazy, with everything else being a stout or lager. Some people may be into this. read more

Fantastic place all around. Very well made beer, the deco is fun and chill. And Liberty Kitchen has food available inside. Which is also hard to beat for a brewery in the area. read more

Love this spot! Two Locals is a Black-owned brewery and it's perfect for sipping beer, eating sandwiches (there's a Liberty Kitchen inside!), and playing games with friends. It seems like they also host parties inside (though there isn't a separate room for this). Prices are reasonable, and the service is friendly! They were out of some of their most popular drafts the last time I went on a weekend, so just keep that in mind. They're a relatively new spot so it's understandable that they're working still working these details out. read more

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What a joy to finally visit Two Locals Brewing! We happened to stop in on one of the owner's birthdays. There were free cupcakes floating around and an incredible playlist bumping. This location is primo! It's close to public transit, it's close to U Penn and Drexel, and it's a lovely, large and colorful space. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was much larger than I anticipated and the beautiful, fun mural that paints the wall is real piece of eye candy. We tried the Nubian Brown, the Clean Sweep unfiltered lager, and the Good Jawn pale ale. All three were tasty, but the Nubian Brown was my favorite. They have fun merch, to-go cans, and TVs showcasing live sports - what more could you ask for? The bartender was AMAZING! He was so friendly, funny, and radiated pure happiness. His presence made our visit so much better. I'm a big, big fan of Two Locals. They're on to something, and it's a welcomed addition to West Philly. read more

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I have been following these brothers since the pandemic and their collaboration with other breweries on the 'Black Is Beautiful' brew! I have been following their activities along this journey to opening this location! I am so happy for them and this is an Epic moment in history as they are the First African American Brewery in Philadelphia. I attended the soft opening night and made another visit to check them out during the week! I love the location near the universities (Drexel & Penn) and the spacious building. It is an industrial aesthetic and the partnership with Liberty Kitchen has good food offerings w/African Cuisine as well as hoagies and charcuterie boards! The beer choices are good (Lager & Brown Ale) and they serve cocktails as well! I am wishing them the best success as they begin this journey! I plan on being a regular..if you are in the area..check them out! read more

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Love it here! Best brewery in UCity! Just wish they would bring back liberty kitchen, the new food isn't as good! Marcus was the best! #bringbackthetomatopie #welovemarcus read more

We tried several of their beers and all were great. Both bartenders when we were there were friendly and helpful and quick service. We plan on going back for more. read more

The beer is overall quite tasty, especially the lager-type beers. The space is good for large and small groups. The last time I was there, pretty much the the entire place had been booked by two or three happy hours (e.g. the kind that an organization or employer hosts), and it was super loud with limited available seating. But it had cleared out quite a bit by 7pm and was comfortable. Bonus for having Liberty Kitchen available. The bar staff is super friendly. read more

Fantastic space. Great owners. Loved the Mexican lager and the smoked beer. Good feel. read more

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I've been following Two Locals for a while & super excited about them opening a physical location! I came for the grand opening and while they are still brand new, I hope these honest opinions will help grow them into the staple brewery I know they'll be in Philadelphia. They are located in University City (on Drexel Campus) and the entrance is technically on 37th Street side. Once you walk in you have an instant site view of the brewery showroom (where the magic happens). They semi share seating space with Liberty Kitchen, the seating that is on the brewery side is clearly labeled with the company logo. I tried their Hazy 'If These Walls Could Talk' & Lager 'Lofa Lager'; they were served at a good temperature (I preferred the Hazy more). As of now the cocktail/wine/beer selection is very limited and I can only assume they will add-on more of their own on draft, domestic/imports (draft & cans) and more of their personality. They do close at 9PM from Sunday-Thursday and stay open until Midnight on Friday & Saturday. I think a semi downside (for me) is that if I wanted to order food from the kitchen it would be a separate check and I couldn't order from the bar. It is still in the same space, but I assume that's me being lazy, oh well. I loved that they play Maze feat. Frankie Beverly "Before I Let Go" as their last call song. LOL it felt like home in there. It was nice to see the owners and I enjoy supporting and uplifting my black owned businesses especially when they are the 1st Black Owned Brewery in Philadelphia. I look forward to reviewing them again after they've settled in a bit more. read more

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We had the best time! Great beer and Marcus at the bar made our experience so fun! They also have an outdoor lawn experience on Wednesday's from 5p to 10p in the park across the street. Try it out, definitely a gem!!!! P.S. Do not sleep on Liberty Kitchen that is attached. The Parmesan meatball sandwich is amazing!!!! read more

Had a nice evening sipping some delicious brews here. Definitely check it out if you're in the area.

The food was incredible and the service, Chef's kiss! Atmosphere was amazing and the beer top tier. Thank you for the experience!

Delightful. Got an absolutely awesome beer recommendation. Had fabulous food. Watch women's basketball on the big screen and a very cool environment. And even parked right out front. Kind of perfect. read more

We had our 36th (I know, it's a weird year to have a reunion) high school class reunion at Two Locals this past Saturday. We had about 65 attend and we had a blast! The pre-planning was a breeze and the the manager, Amber, was amazing to work with from start to finish. We rented the entire space for two hours and then the doors were open to the public. The beer is FANASTIC but Two Locals offers a full bar with cocktails and mocktails, too! The bar staff is incredibly friendly and they made everyone feel so welcome. Honestly, this spot is a hidden gem. It's not just a great spot to hold and event though. You should seriously make this your go to for game watching, meeting up with friends (food by Liberty Kitchen is served here and is excellent!), Quizzo and everything else they offer. This is a super solid Happy Hour spot, too! read more

Just an amazing place. Great staff and fantastic beer. I happened to stay the night in town and decided to find a brewery I'd heard so much about. Glad I made the trip. read more

Enjoy my good Jawn selection, and took a four pack to go. Great service great ambience and perfect location. Black on breweries are the wave. From Inglewood, to Kansas City, to Philly, they on to something. read more

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A great place to unwind after a long day. A nice variety of beer, diverse menu, TV screens and games. read more

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This place was really cutie. Such a random spot to be placed, which means it's full of a bunch of workers from around the area. Didn't have any food but the draft options were good. read more

Really good beers, great ambience, and friendly, knowledgeable bartender (Javon). We were in town for just the day and I'm a bit jealous of the locals that can enjoy this whenever they want. read more

Service was excellent! Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon, tried some beers, ate an amazing sandwich from Liberty Kitchen. Bartenders very helpful and offer great recommendations! read more

Bartenders rescued my date on two occasions in one night. The drinks were good and really affordable, and I got a free cookie.