Formerly Raw Dawg's Saloon, 2nd Street Brew House is a South Philly corner bar on Two Street with a love for local craft and imported beer... with a huge tv behind the bar. It was suggested that my girlfriend have her birthday party here this past Friday night but neither of us had been here before. I'll admit that I'm not too familiar with South Philly corner bars but when I saw the Troeggs and Victory lighted signs in the window and decorative Ommegang bottles, my interest was piqued. 2nd Street Brew House had about 8 taps with a mix of regional and west coast craft beers as well as a couple crafty imports. The bottle list must have exceeded 40. All prices were in the $4-$6 range with a couple big bottles in their appropriate $20 range. The front of the house seats a bit more than a dozen at the bar while a couple high tops seat another dozen or so. The back of the house is pretty big and set up with tables, a dart board and a Ms. Pac Man / Galaga arcade. I'm pretty sure I overheard the owner say that food was in the works but I can't figure out where they'd prepare it. The people on staff that night were amazing. They're really great friendly people that make you want to keep going back just to hang out with them (and drink their expertly selected beer list). They let us have some pizzas delivered for the party and provided paper plates and helped with the clean up. I felt like they went out of their way to make bunch of happy drunk people feel at home. When I evidently took the last of the money out of their ATM (cash only bar for now), the owner gladly took money out of his own pocket to satisfy my withdrawal request - with a smile on his face! Amazing. I had a great time at 2nd Brew House Friday night. So thanks to them for hosting us and for being awesome people. I've already told a number of friends to check the place out and I know a couple have been there already. I don't know the back story with Raw Dawg's and from what I've read on Yelp, it doesn't seem like the beer list has changed too much. I imagine it's the same owners as well. Maybe "Raw Dawg's" wasn't truly selling the bar for what it was and they needed a name change. Honestly, I'm more comfortable walking in to a Brew House than a bar that sounds like a leftover from the Jersey shore scene of the 90's. So, good call on that one guys. Looking forward to seeing if they do serve food. read more

2nd Street Brew House - A sample of the beer list. - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I LOVE THIS PLACE. It's super cute, the bartenders are incredibly nice and knowledgable about all of the various craft beer they serve. it's very relaxed, the music isn't overly loud and it's not anything like many of the other dive bars around here who cater to a much more immature (illegal to be frank) demographic. Also, the food is DELICIOUS. I personally recommend the 3 cheese grilled cheese with bacon and tomato! read more

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This place is more of a 3.5 in my book. The inside is super dark, so if it's a gloomy day outside, no big deal. However, if it's nice outside, I just can't fathom sitting in a bar this dark. Bartender was friendly, funny and attentive. Good beer selection and the food is okay - nothing fancy and I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but good enough if you're hungry. This place is truly a neighborhood bar, and a decent one at that. They do not split checks, so be prepared with cash or to Venmo those in your party. read more

2nd Street Brew House is great. I first came here a few years back with some friends who live in the area. Now I live around the corner and it's become my go-to neighborhood bar. I can't speak to the food because I've never eaten here, but the beer selection is great and the service solid. The bartender can get pretty busy but they always make sure to check in with you and see if you'd like another round or need anything, even when you're at the tables in the back. My only gripe is that it can sometimes get really hot inside but that doesn't change how much I like it here. The happy hour is good too! read more

I have regret not going here when I lived in Philly, but this place is pretty cool. Had a chance to come here on a Sunday during brunch, and luckily the place was a bit dead. I guess everyone tries to go to the popular spots 1st, but good for me because I got a spot at the bar! Brew House does have an eclectic beer menu of a lot of great craft beers on tap. My bartender was cool and would check on me periodically. I decided to get some food as well with my beer. I decided on the bacon mac & cheese with pulled pork for my lunch. The mac & cheese was incredibly gooey with cheese and loved the bbq pulled pork in it. Drizzling it with some Sriracha sauce also makes it a great meal. Cool low key spot in the heart of 2 street area with good brews and food. read more

When my dad suggested that our party of 8 go here before the Eagles game, I thought there was no way we were going to have a good time. It looked like a tiny bar, with a menu of bar food that wasn't going to cut it with my foodie family, and service was going to hate dealing with our large group in a tiny space. I was so totally wrong. There was not one single thing that I did not enjoy here. The place was so tiny that there was just one bartender serving the bar and our table. He was tall, skinny, and hipstery looking (sorry, please don't be insulted by that!) and was so awesome. Gave great beer recommendations, was super patient with our picky group, and even had funny jokes. Our table was in the back, far from the bar, and yet not one of our 8 ever had an empty glass or had to wait for anything. 10 stars for the bartender. Our food also deserved 10 stars. We ordered like 5 appetizers. Everyone loved the mac and cheese ($8), but I thought the nachos were the superstar. What beer bar makes their own beer cheese queso, fresh pico de gallo and guacamole? I'm pretty sure that even the tortilla chips were housemade too! They were $10 and 8 of us easily split them. If you can't do that math, that means that these nachos are a monstrous beast. We also had the fried pickles *$5) and the flatbread with braised short rib and broccoli rabe ($10). Everyone loved all of their sandwiches too. I ordered the fish tacos, which were spectacular! Big, perfectly cooked shrimp ($8 for 2 or $11 for 3), with lots of fresh toppings. Other highlights were the steak and bacon grilled cheese on beautifully thick Lebus sliced brioche ($11) and the shortrib sandwich with roasted red peppers and spinach ($12). This place also has a happy hour daily from 4-6, except on Sundays. Their beer list is awesome, and if our bartender/server was the rule, they are super knowledgeable about it as well. I really really hope I can make it back again soon! read more

The vegetable grill cheese (note the lack of -ed) is the best sandwich available to a vegetarian in the city. I crave it. Thick buttery toast, buffalo mozzarella, fresh grilled vegetables piled high... omg. Its $9, comes with potato wedges, and is all natural. No soy overload leaving you crying at Subaru commercials the next day. Best part is, its at the corner bar with tons of beer on draft served by Hector who is the coolest. Lovin it! read more

2nd Street Brew House - Christmas window display brings back actual real give-a-shit nostalgia. And the grilled cheese... holy yum. - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Beer-a-mania folks - So many options, such a little place - kudos! Offering all sorts of drafts, bottles, cans, oh my - they've got it all. Check the black board across from the bar and let your imagination run wild. Really affordable pints. $5 for almost everything. Sweet. Friendly, quick service - even met the owner who really knows his beer. Menu is small, tiny - offering mostly meh bar-type grub, last visit resulted in tater tots that hit the spot and a very meh-pizza. Underwhelming food. Also, this place is still cash-only (there's an ATM in the back though, don't fret!). Nice place of respite, especially for beer lovers, in South Philly. read more

I'm giving this place four stars on account of the beer list alone. I loved the wide selection of brews to choose from and the brewery paraphernalia strewn across the walls was fun to look at and pick out which ones I had been to previously. The prices of the beers were quite reasonable and hardly anything on the list was more than five dollars. For craft beer at a bar in the city, that's a good deal. I can't speak too much for the food, as I was not hungry enough to eat, but the burgers looked delicious and juicy, while the loaded nachos looked awesome (crumbled goat cheese, hello!). They got away with adding only a small handful of fries to the burger orders, but the burgers were huge, so they made up for it (and do you really need THAT many extra carbs when you order a burger?). The servers were really friendly as well, which was a surprise, given that this is clearly a neighborhood, dive-type bar. I was not super-impressed with the bathrooms, but I was also there near the end of the night, so it stands to reason they were looking a little less than their best. read more

My friends and I arrived here as a very happy accident after running the Philly half marathon, when looking for a post-race celebration at another place with a similar name. Apparently this happens now and then, and I would say it's a stroke of good luck for anyone who ends up here! It's unassuming - so much so that we walked right past the awning before noticing the door. It's small, with a real neighborhood dive sort of look to it, until you get a peek at the menu and beer list. The bartender was friendly and gave great advice on beer selections - as well as offering tastings before we committed to our choices. We ordered a mix of appetizers and other food - all of it sounded great, and delivered on that promise. Think bar food, taken up several notches! My burger was fantastic, and my friends enjoyed their steak nachos and mac & cheese with pulled pork, as well as the meatball sliders. Nothing came out of a food service bag or freezer - it seemed as if everything was freshly made, and the chef even shared some of his secrets to great mac & cheese, as well as offering some tasty homemade dill & garlic pickle chips after the meal. It's obvious he loves food, and care and extra touches to each item the menu make this real hidden gem. Everything was great, and we will definitely come back - on purpose next time! If you're looking to go off the beaten path a little, this place is worth the trip. Great value for the price, awesome beer selection, and a menu worthy of any foodie's appreciation. Thumbs way up! read more

Greatest little jammer in phila. Staff rules. Beer rules / no pretentiousness. food is the bomb..Happy hour is the shiiiiiiii... Sunday it starts at 10pm oh baby. no mummers, hell yeah. Quizzo is great fun. Love tiffany and jim and hector and the beardo and logan. people who love and understand good beer. keep doin what youre doin. ill keep on coming back and rotating that list for you. love yall read more

This place is two blocks away from my house and I don't know what we would do without it. It is absolutely our "go to" for food cravings and good beer. They were even open during the blizzard! Love this place. P.S. Try the pulled pork quesadilla read more

Nothing short of perfection.... The owner Tiffany has created a beer masterpiece in South Philly in 2nd Street Brew House. Not only do they have over 65 types of bottled beer, but a rotating tap of 12 beers that are moved at a rate of 3-4 new ones a week. Logan the amazing bartender is not only knowledgeable about the selections, but a beer lover herself so she is completely honest about what she likes and doesn't like. Although the amazing beer selection rivals Monk's downtown but is far less expensive, the food was the 5th star in this rating. The tater tots were absolutely perfectly baked with cheesy goodness on top and a spicy mayo dipping sauce. They don't have a fryer, so they are forced to make amazing bar food that is healthier for you. Add in the tasty and unique bar pies with the chef trying out new recipes, you have a new winner here. If you're in south Philly and looking for a great place for a pint, I highly recommend you swing by 2nd Street and say hi to Tiffany, Logan, Joe and the 'Hat Girl'. read more

Good beer selection (not that that's amazing anymore), good bar staff, good jukebox. I would go back. read more

A lot of traditional tasting beers and a lot of interesting obscurities! Beer constantly rotates!

An okay local bar with flaws. The Bad: The food is pretty unimpressive. My girlfriend and I ordered the chicken tacos and The Brew House panini. Both of which were super bland and reminded me of something my 4th grade lunch lady would serve. I paid with credit card and was over charged. I tipped $5 on a $23 tab but was instead charged $31. Hoping it was just an honest mistake. The Good: The beer selection at their prices is pretty hard to beat. The bartenders are friendly (but noticeably give significant preference to regulars and locals). They play 80's VHS movies on loop. read more

I met my friend for drinks here a week ago. Before that, I didn't know about the place at all. As soon as I walked in, three men in the back struck up a conversation with me. They were courteous and funny, and they invited me to sit down with them while I waited. I go out regularly in Philly and don't have this happen often, so it was a refreshing change to be around friendly people. The bartender was very knowledgeable of the beers, a lot of them from smaller breweries, and helped me select one that was QUITE delicious! I struck up a conversation with the owner about food ideas for the future, and he was very interested in our opinions about the place. The only downside is that they don't have the ability to take credit cards, and the ATM in the bar was down when I was there. Since I only had a little cash on me, I could only have one drink. However, the place was so comfortable, I will be back. This time with more cash! read more

This place is overlooked.. a bit off the beaten path from the usual bars restaurants in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Think neighborhood bar, quality good food that is NOT the normal bar-fried-fare.. so your GF can eat here. The drinks.. look at the beer list. This is no awful dive spot with Miller or Bud products they are proud of. No, they have REAL BEER! Their selection is MASSIVE.. so finding a beer you like is not a problem here. Good spot to watch the Phils, Eagles, Sixers or Flyers... Quizzo some nights.. and always different specials. Wish I lived closer! read more

Haven't been back in a while, but did receive a message indicating that they were putting in a credit card processor. As I stated before this was what was holding it back from being a 5 star place. I appreciate them giving me the heads up and plan to make my way in soon. read more

Great, cheap beer selection. It's quite a hike from my neighborhood, but I ended up there for a party arranged by some friends who live in Pennsport. Seemed like there are a lot of regulars, but they were friendly enough to us outsiders, although it was tough to get a drink at times. There is a really wide selection of all different types of beer, with most in the $3-$5 range. The front bar area is a little bit of a tight squeeze if people are coming and going, but there's more room in the back with tables. Great music selection. read more

This little neighborhood bar was nice. The bartender, Sterling, was helpful and friendly. The patrons were all friendly, but I have to keep in mind it was a slow Sunday night. I had eaten before getting here, so this review is only about the bar and atmosphere. The bar is dimly lit, there is a video arcade game with multiple classic games (pacman, donkey Kong, Galaga etc) next to a pinball game, in the back of the bar. My friend and I had fun playing a couple of games. The tap had 16 varieties of beer and the can/bottle list was very good. I would recommend this place if you want to relax, have fun and enjoy a good beer. I'll update when I get a chance to try the food. read more

Decent enough bar, decent (but not great) food. The bar is super dark, which is okay but if you stop in for lunch - you feel horrible leaving when it is still light out. Staff - there are a few awesome bar tenders and a few that stand and talk to regulars and to show how "cool" they are, put down other places people hang out and other people who aren't regulars. Complete turn off and definitely doesn't make me want to keep coming back. On Friday nights when I have stopped in later on, they do a great job at managing a busy bar! read more

I love the brew house! There are just so many good things I have to say about this place. First off, they have so many beers here it is insane. Every time I go I make sure I try a new beer, in addition to my past favorites. They have bottles, cans, drafts and you can get take out. If I don't know what to order the bartenders are always a great help. Their food is very good as well. I've only eaten here twice but I have no complaints. I know I've tried the tots and two different paninis and they were great. Quizzo is on Wednesday nights, which I've been to a few times. I've never won but it's still always a good time. Overall great place. Service is excellent, beer selection is top notch and the food is great! Most certainly worth checking out! read more

Great beer - seriously. Omegang Rare Vos on tap for $5! Leffe Blonde bottle $4.50. I was smitten with this alone. Decent bar food - a few apps, salads, paninis and a pizza on the menu. I got a Caprese panini (grilled veggies on sour dough flat bread). Good. Nothing overly exciting, but the paninis come with a side spinach salad instead of french fries. Kudos on not being fatties! (I actually think they just don't have a fryer but whatever. I was happy.) Music like Clap Your Hands, Say Yeah! and Radiohead coming form the juke box. Games. Seriously. Real deal old school games. I played battleship at the bar and could not stop laughing with my friend! On top of all that has been said, I also think it's great to have a corner bar that isn't full of creepers! Nice work, Brew House. read more

Terrible service... Walked in, sat ourselves... Walked up to the less than crowded bar to order three drinks. Both of us were looked at by two different staff members, and blatantly ignored while one checked the register and the other dryed glasses! If we weren't waiting on friends we would have gotten up and walked out! Their beer selection (for dogfish tap takeover, Philly beer week closing day) was less than impressive... And to top it off, we waited over twenty minutes for our change! Should have left and met our friends outside. Complete shit service, bar isn't nice enough to be so pretentious! read more

I've been here twice. Friendly service, great beer selection that you can't get anywhere else in the neighborhood. I also like that I would be completely comfortable going here on my own and watching a game and have a couple beers. Food - I had a panini which was fine, and tater tots that were really good! I'd just want a little bit more of a selection on types of food. But what they do is good. read more

Hector opens beers with his eye brows and pours tequila down your throat like a Mexican Jesus. Oh, and the turkey burger is real ground turkey meat, none of this freaking filler bullshit. read more

I always find myself enjoying the company of the bartenders. They have a great beer selection. Their food menu is small but what I've had so far has always been tasty. All in all, it is definitely one of my favorite new bars in South Philly. read more

This is the spot. I may be a bit biased since this is my local bar, but seriously... they have the most amazing beer selection. They always have good stuff on draft and the happy hour deal can't be beat. Between 4 and 6, you get half off drafts and food. The bartenders and patrons are cool and I often strike up conversations with people or meet new people there. Definitely an awesome vibe. read more

Awesome, awesome bar. Great bartenders who know the beer selection inside and out, great mix of locals who are always there for a good time, great panini's and tater tots (trust me, the sauce they serve with it is worth the trip alone) and great events like Quizzo on Wednesday's and a Ms. Pacman tournament every Tuesday (although the guy that wins every week is REALLY tough to beat). Highest recommendation read more

This place is right around the corner from my house and used to be called Raw Dawgs Saloon. Never cared for it back then but now, after the change to 2nd Street Brew House, it is amazing! Beer selection rivals the best anywhere in philly including Eulogy, Devils Den, the newly revamped Khyber, and the overhyped Monk's Cafe. Only difference is that the prices at 2nd Street are way better/cheaper! Atmosphere is great, bartenders are very friendly and knowledgeable, and Wednesday night Quizzo is just plain awesome! Only thing that could make this place any better is an updated menu with some burgers on it and a weekend brunch. read more

Wonderful staff. Yummy grub! also, best Quizzo in town for sure. Favorite bar in south philly! read more

Walking in this bar/eatery is very comfortable and and easy to settle into. Even though the menu is limited everything we got was delicious. Tater tots with chipotle mayo, nachos (with what seemed to be Hormel chili, was ghetto delish), Mediterranean panini with chicken YUM!, grilled cheese, and quesadilla's sure did satisfy. read more