When I asked for a smash burger twice , they gave me a burger patty out of the freezer....you can tell by looking at it that it's not a smash burger. I ordered one a while ago and was impressed with this food that it was a smash burger being fresh not frozen. So I thought I would try it again but nope twice it was used as a frozen burger patty. read more

The drinks were awful. It was our first visit. We had margaritas. It was an odd taste and watered down. Seems like there needs to a refresher course for the bartender (Male) read more

Visited today with family. Had a great experience! It's a cozy, clean, casual place and we watched the Phillies game while enjoying drinks and a meal. Love that there are vegetarian/vegan options on the menu. The bartender took our order and he was so pleasant and attentive. Appetizers were great and came out quickly, as did our entrees. Food was great, portions generous, and the place just has such a positive, relaxed feel. And the Phils won! Will be back! Thank you for a wonderful experience! read more

This bar has an extensive beer list and knowledgeable staff. The food is made from scratch and you can tell. I ordered the BBQ vurger The bun was drier than I'd like, but acceptable soft and chewy. The burger did not have a dense maillard crisp and was packed too densely, but the meat quality was good, both juicy and flavorful. The tangy BBQ sauce was intelligently contrasted to the savor of the cheese and bacon. Overall this was a good burger. And the side fries were fresh, crisp, and well seasoned. read more

Ambassador - The BBQ Burger - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came here for a birthday get together over the weekend and it did not disappoint. The drink prices were reasonable and the food was delicious (highly recommend the spicy fried pickles and the bbq chicken pizza). I think our group overwhelmed the staff since it is a small place. Service was a bit wonky at times because of this but they couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. We were downstairs for a majority of the evening which was great aside from that they couldn't take cash down there, only cards. The downstairs closed probably around 10:30 and we were asked to go upstairs instead to mingle. I look forward to going back on a normal evening, not with a large group. read more

Ambassador - Philly Taco - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This new restaurant is not located in the best of areas but would not let that pass it up. Upon entering the upstairs bar is rustic, open, and industrial. Very different than anything this area has. The windows are garage doors that open up which is awesome for nice weather. The music is awesome- everything from hits to oldies. Each table has an outlet at their seat which is always a nice touch. Their happy hour menu (4-6) is very great- $3 beef tacos, $7 sampler (wings, dumplings, calamari, meatballs), and $1.50 off all drinks. We got the sampler and would highly recommend that for a happy hour. It should be added to the regular menu to try all that the rest of the menu has. My only reason for a star off is when ordering the pickle back we thought it was an actual cocktail, but it was pickle back shots. It was awesome that it was in a pickle I just felt like the menu writing was off. The other was that the staff was not confident at all. When presenting the menu or needing to answer questions it was very hard to get an answer. I know they are new but this was something I felt effected my rating. We went downstairs and it was not what I expected. Seems like a basement with a bar and games. Christian was our bartender and he was so friendly and personable! He let us know there will be a 70 inch tv coming soon for games. Also that live music will be coming on Thursdays and Saturday's and possibly karaoke! **heads up the word specials is spelled wrong on the menu** I will be back and are curious about deals they have for eagles games because this area needs another sports bar! read more

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This bar is right around the corner from me and I absolutely love it. They did an excellent job with the decor and atmosphere. I have been able to get here 3 times since it has open but just to grab a drink and appetizer. The beer selection is good, but I hope it rotates and stays fresh. I enjoyed the Cape May Haze Pale Ale each time I have been and then had the sweet potato pirogies which were delicious. The staff was very friendly but there are still some bumps in the road, as expected with a brand new restaurant. They seem to still be learning their POS and prices sometimes don't match up so double check your bill, they are very understanding and get it changed ASAP. With 2 floors and over 8 TVs this is a great spot to watch the game without being in a huge crowd as well as a great place to grab an after work drink or pre-drink before heading out on the town. read more

Ambassador - Cape May Haze Pale Ale - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The worst customer service ever. I was sitting at the bar for 40 mins when I decided to order food. The Black female stud bartender asks to see my ID. I honestly left it at home (because I never get carded at places like El Camino, Anejo, Figo, Set NoLibs which are better establishments) She refused to let me continue to sit at the bar just to eat . I was not looking to drink. She forced me to sit at a table and not at the bar. Honestly if you're going to have a Stupid rule like that how about carding people IMMEDIATELY when they choose to sit at the bar. Don't let someone get comfortable in their seat and then kick them out of the bar area, it was very rude and disrespectful for her to not do her job properly (card people immediately sis) and randomly decide to card me to eat at the bar area after 40 mins of being comfortable in my seat. I will definitely not be returning. This is exactly why I do not support small bars because they pick and choose when to enforce their rules. read more

This place has the best ambiance, good drinks and they don't kick you out like most places in this city when you hit an hour & a half. Almost 5 stars but the nachos were less than satisfying....Idk who serves 5 chippies with a dash of cheese and fancy fixings for $13 and calls it nachos.....See photo for reference read more

Ambassador - "Nachos" - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A Really Relaxing, Comfortable, Friendly environment where you can have a Great bite to eat,a Refreshing Drink or 2 and unwind after a long day! I GUARANTEE YOU, YOU'LL ENJOY THE AMBASSADOR! read more

My office friends and I stopped here to order food and have a few drinks in celebration of a co-worker we lost recently. The waitress was rude, made disparaging remarks about us (alleging that we would "stiff" her) and refused service. It was a terrible experience...she had no customer service etiquette and needs to learn humility. She was the only waitstaff in sight, became "overwhelmed" and was very attitudinal from the time we walked in the door. The Ambassador did not deserve the one star given and we will never patronize it again. We visited another tavern nearby that was happy to accommodate us, treat us as paying customers and benefitted from the $500 food/drink tab that night. read more

Love Ambassador. It's our go to spot in the neighborhood for anything from lunch, happy hour, or just some drinks at night. Priced well, great drinks and great service. read more

My partner and I always drive by this place and we're drawn to the curb appeal and design. So cute! The perfect city neighborhood bar. We had just finished eating so we only ordered drinks. They were really tasty. The community fridge is the cutest thing, we love the concept! The menu was solid mostly made up of bar food (wings, fries, burgers, grilled cheese, etc). We will def come back for food. read more

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The people that work here were so amazing. Outdoor seating was perfect. They turned on the lights the moment it got too dim out. Service was incredible and the short rib tacos were the best I've ever had. Large pours of wine too. Great prices. Stop by for sure :) read more

Ambassador - Some food has been eaten but large portions and such accommodating staff!! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cool new bar in the neighborhood Ambiance - This place is brand new yet has a very industrial feel that plays homage to the history of the building which is really cool. This place fits the vibe of the neighborhood and is nice and casual - you can pretty much wear anything here and you'll see a variety of attire here. Everything is very clean. Exactly what you'd expect from an unpretentious neighborhood bar. There are also garage doors which can be opened up when it's nice out to let a breeze in - though tables are still located inside which is the right move given the neighborhood. Food - The menu is pretty limited in my opinion - one page of American sports bar and comfort food. If you're into that sort of thing, you'll have plenty to choose from. Everything I've had here was good but not stand-out, which is fine for this type of place and certainly meets expectations. I'm a fan of the Fried Chicken sandwich and the Buffalo Wings during football games which are half-price. I would say this is a solid option of you like this type of cuisine. Vegan and Vegetarian options are clearly identified on the menu which is a nice touch, though the majority of the main plates don't fit the bill, so it may not be the best option for those with that particular restriction. Drink - The drink list is certainly very hip - with lots of draft beer (craft options included) as well as craft cocktails to choose from. It's clear that the bartenders here know their stuff and one was even telling me how he used to bar-tend at several fine dining establishments in the city. The drinks are excellent and there is a lot to choose from. Beer to go is also available at the front of the store, though for the price I'd recommend going to Girard Beer Distributor two blocks up if it's open. Service- Service is super friendly and it is evident that the staff cares about your experience. On one of my visits my food was taking a little longer than usual so the bartender was quick to check on my meal and provide a complimentary beer to tide me over while I waited. Bartenders are also fun to chat with when the place isn't busy - though I imagine those times will get rarer and rarer with how popular the place is becoming in the neighborhood. Value - There seem to be a lot of deals here that I'm still learning of - for example the Football Sunday deal on wings I've taken advantage of or the happy hour a few other reviewers are referring to. I wish these deals were better advertised so I could take advantage of them. In my opinion - prices are on the high end of acceptable. For example, there are a few items on the menu I balk at because of the price, but I don't think it's outrageous or prohibitive. I would say this is the place you go for drinks and snacks, not for a full meal. While I wouldn't consider this a destination bar, or a spot you travel out of your way to try, I would certainly recommend Ambassador for drinks and snacks if you happen to find yourself in the neighborhood! read more

Ambassador is a local bar that has a great selection of beers, and different cocktails, etc. The food here is pretty good for bar food and served fast. read more

About two weeks ago (Saturday, January 11th) was our (my boyfriend & myself) first time visiting Ambassador. From the moment we walked in, we loved the rustic industrial decor as well as the inviting ambiance. We were greeted and sat right away by a friendly server or bar back. We started off with the Dutch's Mezcal & the Empress, both Werra beautifully handcrafted cocktails that were amazing! We enjoyed those as our meals were being prepared. My boyfriend had the Green Chile cheeseburger and I got the roasted chicken BLT, both were amazingly fresh takes on the classics. Then we capped off the evening with The ambassadress and the ambassador last word cocktails which were again beautifully handcrafted Cocktails. The MOD or the GM checked in a couple of time as well to make sure we had everything we needed. We both agreed that this is the first time in A while where we received great service, food, & cocktails in a lovely environment! We have already mentioned this place to a few friends and can't wait to come back! read more

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it's horrible and its all fancy but taste bad service wasn't that bad but i think i seen some hair read more

Best bar in the neighborhood - no question but that isn't saying much. Rough section of Girard. Friendly staff, good food, and cool spot. Would absolutely recommend. Hope this neighborhood gets more in the future. read more

Beer flights, $8...6 oz glasses in 4. Great deal. Plenty of beers to try on tap. Food looks great. Just came in for drinks today- but saw some passing plates and talked to the owner (who was super friendly) , the chef sounds legit. Very nice place aesthetically as well. Christian , our bartender was engaging and cool..on top of it. My buddy lives around the corner and we'll definitely be back. read more

I wanted to love this place. I love the decor. 5 stars for dinner and drinks. The pickle back drink is the coolest I've ever seen. They are accommodating of my children which is hard in a small place. Burger is delicious as well as the fries. The ambassador Bloody Mary is awesome to look at, eat and drink. The breakfast the past 2 times has just been ok. First time the sausage and pepper omelet had no taste and second time it was very runny on the inside. The French toast was pretty good! The pancakes were not my favorite. Not a lot of vegetarian options. Also the food took a long time to come and we were the only ones there. read more

Great spot with great food, drinks, and service. I've been coming here pretty regularly for a few weeks and Ambassador has never disappointed. The pizzas are good. The vegetarian options are solid and some of the less veg-friendly options can be customized to be vegetarian. The Pot luck beer on tap is a great option to round out a city wide or two. A rotating selection of eclectic music selections keep things interesting. And there are sportsball games on the TVs, if that's your thing. read more

Great new menu. New management and new staff. The menu now includes flat bread pizzas that are delicious and a good selection of draft beers. read more

I waited a while for this bar to open. I used to live on 6th Street and always wanted a walkable, neighborhood bar on the area and that's what Ambassador would've been. I had to settle for outdoor dining in the Rona, but I got what I came for: cheap, fun drinks, friendly local staff, and my guest really enjoyed her mussels bowl, so the food wasn't too bad, either. The NBA Bubble was in full swing and the games were viewable through the windows of the bar so it was *almost* like Normal again watching sports and drinking CityWides. Olde Kensington is pretty staid and boring. The Ambassador is bringing goodwill and good vibes to the area read more

I live maybe 50 ft from this location. I visit frequently to say the least. The customer experience is shitty at best. I ordered brunch for myself and a friend today Sunday 11/22/2020. I go to pickup and wait in excess of 25 minutes. After being basically forced to purchase a cocktail during my ridiculously long wait I was then told by what appeared to be the manager to put my mask on. This made it impossible to even drink my cocktail. I mean.. I could be home eating but you're holding my food hostage. I don't want to be exposed to your pathogens anymore than you would like to be exposed to mine... But I'm waiting for your establishment to get their shit together. I am a patron. All in all just a bad experience. I will NOT be back even though I could crawl there. The professionalism is just not there. read more

Just tried Ambassador for the first time and it blew us away. The burgers were some of the best I have ever had, cooked perfectly and generously portioned for the price. And ambassador crab fries was such a fun creative take and they were absolutely delicious. Service was fast and extremely friendly. Could not be happier with this meal, will definitely get it again soon and would recommend it to anyone in the area looking for a phenomenal meal!! read more

Got a couple of burgers. They were excellent. They included house-made fries which some restaurants make you order separately. The fries were good too. read more

Live around the corner. Always the best service. Welcoming. Nice interior. Food is great as well...meet the cooks all the time; they're also the best. Cory is the man.s read more

I'm honestly not going out of my way to be rude but I was so disappointed with my food tonight. I paid $30 and it was the worst grilled cheese and tomato soup I've ever had. The tomato soup tasted like vodka sauce. I feel like it actually could have been vodka sauce and they gave me that on accident. I barely tasted tomato. Was just marinara and cream. And the dessert was the smallest two little cakes I've ever seen. They were fluffy either, they were also sort of undercooked in the middle. I wanted to give this place a shot because it's in my neighborhood but it was truly terrible. So now I'm out $30 and looking for somewhere else to eat. read more

I remba when this use to be Melrose aka the crack spot, they don't sell crack here no more!

Food over-priced and not good. Group of 5 and only platter that was good was the hamburger. Menu options limited. Portions were tiny for the price. Chicken and waffles ...chicken over fried and didnt seem like actual chicken. Only half a waffle and not cooked all way through. Hash was small round potatoes pancake burned on 1 side, and get and raw on the other side. Drinks werent tasty. Waitress was very nice and attentive. Removed items from the menu that we didnt eat. Location nice. Nice layout amd ambiance. Just REALLY need to work on the food and menu. read more

Used to love coming here but the last three times they haven't had the food I ordered and they never seem to have enough help so you end up waiting close to an hour to order and be told they don't have what you want. read more

Happy hour drafts $2 off, and it's hard to fuck that up. So, definitely a happy hour place, and a drinking place, drinks looked good and one smelled like a campfire. The food? I don't know man, the sampler was weak and greasy as all hell. My buddy ordered a burger and it was sad looking, served up with chips and not fries. Why though? Chips instead of fries? Places like this don't last long for a reason. Chips and not fries is just one. read more

It's just alright. They have outdoor tables which is nice though. Not a bad place to catch a sports game.

Awesome bar with a unique, industrial feel. Staff was friendly and attentive, and wings were delicious. Great layout and number of TV's to watch the game. Will definitely be back! read more

This place just opened in early October. After years of walking by a boarded up old bar we were thrilled when the boards came off and a "diamond in the rough" was revealed. Food is very tasty and good quality. Options for the vegan and carnivore in your group. A full bar and good beer selection. Staff is very friendly and helpful. A thrill to have a great food/drink option that is outside of the Fishtown bubble. read more

Since going to the neighborhood welcome event I have have been back 3 other times. I have tried the crispy calamari which was delicious. The crisp potato dumplings were tasty. As a sauce connoisseur it was interesting to find out that the chef makes all their own sauces from scratch. I wish they had a little sauce sampler upon request as I like to dip into everything. The last time I was back I had a beef and cheddar paninni which I enjoyed and the soup was delicious. The ambiance is cool and I got to meet the designer and also one of the owners. I'm interested in design in the city and it was interesting to find out they pulled the tin that they used to decorate the inside of the bar from an old rectory which re purposed it from being thrown away. I'm glad the neighborhood has an interesting place now with good food. read more

Great new bar restaurant. The food looks and tastes so fresh. The crab cake and sweet potato pierogis were really good. My husband had the salmon with sautéed greens. The bar / dining area was upbeat but not noisy, and love how It was decorated. There's additional seating downstairs. The waitress was helpful in answering questions we had about the menu. We will definitely be back to try other menu items. read more

I tried out this new spot last night. I start off with the old fashion, there is an awesome twist on how it's prepared. I do not want to ruin the surprise. But it is Instagram worthy. The service was really good. The menu had a lot of interesting options. I went with only tried the Salad and the Dumplings which both had great presentation and even better taste. I will be back and I would recommed this new spot. read more

I love Ambassador. Cory and Marc are amazing bartenders. I've also gotten to know Kaiden, who is great as well. The food is amazing and the drink selection is on point. Definitely recommend Ambassador if you're in the neighborhood. read more