Good selection of beer. It is clean and cozy but spacious. A ton of TV's with all the sports

If you're looking for a chill spot in Chinatown to catch a game, sip a drink, and hang out, this place gets the job done. It's an Asian fusion bar that feels more like a classic sports bar with some added flair. Alongside your usual fries and onion rings, you'll find things like bánh mì and bacon-wrapped chicken skewers on the menu. We tried both. The bacon-wrapped chicken skewers looked promising but didn't quite land. The chicken was a bit overcooked and had a chewy texture, while the bacon added a heavy saltiness without much depth. It felt like they tried to bring the moisture back with oil after the fact, which made it feel a little greasy. The flavor was very one-note--salty, with no real spice or sweetness to balance it out. I could see it working better if you were drinking, though. The bánh mì was decent but leaned heavily into a Western take. The bread was soft with a light crisp on the outside, but the filling lacked the punchy flavors you'd expect from a traditional one. There was no bold pickled tang or herbaceous kick--just mild meat, light sauce, and basic veggies. Not bad, just not exciting. Where the place really shines is the atmosphere. TVs in every direction, casual energy, and a space that clearly knows its crowd. If you're here for drinks and the game, you'll be in your element. Service was solid. The staff was friendly, quick, and made us feel welcome. Overall, the food didn't hit the mark for me, especially given it's in Chinatown where expectations are higher. But if you want a fun, low-key hangout with a big drink menu and all the screens, this spot makes sense. read more

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Came here to watch some football, they had the audio on. It was pretty packed. The fries were alright. The lychee martinis were SOOOO GOOD. Will definitely be back for more games read more

Great Happy Hour & Even Better Pizza Loved the menu and happy hour deals--$46 for 4 items! The cheese pizza was genuinely the best I've ever had: thin crust, crunchy (not burnt), and the perfect sauce-to-cheese ratio. I ended up ordering a full-size one after trying the happy hour slice. Philly egg rolls were also a hit! Service was slow but friendly. Parking is tough, and the music is pretty loud, but it's a fun sports bar vibe overall. Worth it for the food read more

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I think of this place often. My friend told me they have good food so we ordered and normally the portions weren't enough for the price. I wanted more I spent a lot of money but I enjoyed every single thing I purchased! I absolutely will be back again!!! Didn't even get pics I devoured everything as soon as I got back home. read more

We were in Philly for the first time a couple months ago. We were having drinks at a different bar and met two locals who told us to go to try Bar-Ly for the march madness games. As soon as we entered we knew we were in the right spot. Tons of tvs and the sound was on! Every table was full and the bar was hopping. A nice couple was leaving and gave us their seats. Bartenders were quick to offer drinks. Tons of draft beer selections! We drank and watched the game for a while. Everyone there was happy and having a great time. Such a vibe! We needed food and the menu was huge. One of the bartenders saw me struggling to decide and made some suggestions. We got dumplings, spring rolls, and crab cheese . Everything was amazing! I wish I would have taken pictures of the food but feel like you can't go wrong with their apps. Super excited because we will be in town again soon and I want to try the pho. We really recommend this spot if you want to watch a game and enjoy some great food and hang out. read more

Bar-Ly Chinatown - TVs, beer, Shrimp Dumplings - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came here to watch women's national championship basketball game. The atmosphere was lively and many different screens of varying sizes to watch several games at once. The food is yummy and they have happy hour every day including weekends. Servers were accommodating with adjusting table sizes as long as room allowed. read more

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Chinatown's only sports bar features 60 beers on tap and Happy Hours during the week. The food ranges from Vietnamese, Mexican, American, and Italian Pizza. We had the salt & pepper fried calamari and chicken bites for our appetizers and Gigantic bowls of noodles and fried rice for our entrees. Everything was spot on. The service was incredible. I definitely give it 5 stars! read more

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I've been back a couple times since my first review and I wanted to submit some pretty pictures of this yummy food. I had the 50/50 burger last night and I have to say it's the best burger I've had in Philly so far. It's also hard just not to get the Pho every time I come in. Service is awesome, and there so many TV's you'll never miss the game your looking for. It's a very clean, hip neighborhood kinda vibe. Also they do Quizzo on Tuesdays at 7, it's so fun and everyone is very friendly. Mr. Liam is a great host. Can't wait to come back for more. read more

Bar-Ly Chinatown - House Pho, SO GOOD!!! - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We returned to Bar Ly for a quick happy hour prior to a movie in the neighborhood, and it's a great option for early happy hour in this area as I don't know of many others that have happy hour as early as 3-6pm. I tried their peking duck happy hour, was a little confused when 3 of them came out instead of 2, but then when the bill came it was full charge instead of HH price. The bartender was very kind in correcting the error when I mentioned it to him. The taste and quality was up to par with the price during happy hour, solid bao bun option. Their beer list still remains competitive, especially for a sports bar. The margarita was okay (pretty sure it's made with premix) but ok for happy hour, and I enjoyed my usual lycheetini because it takes me back to nostalgia-town. I would recommend Bar-ly as a solid happy hour spot in this area of town, and lots of TVs for a sports bar destination (which we are lacking in this city of dope sports..!) read more

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Parking: This is located in Chinatown, so mainly street parking. Be prepared to drive around and look for a spot. There are parking garage around the block because Bar-Ly is located right across from the convention center and diagonal from Reading terminal. This is definitely a to-go place if you and your group would like to find a place to chill or gather to watch a sport game. Not only do they have their own bar, but also have a wide variety of food on their menu! Running from Viet cuisine to sushi to pizza and wings! The vibe is just energetic once you step your foot in, especially during a sport game like the Superbowl! But I would suggest make early reservations during those big game nights. There is also a party room available for guests to book for a party. Food & Drinks: I tried their wings with mango habanero sauce, salmon pizza, and one of their drink with lychee and ginger beer that I can't recall right off my head. The drink was pretty good. Salmon pizza was wonderful. The wings, on the other hand, I feel are a bit too dry and not enough sauce. Everything else was definitely not bad at all. read more

Bar-Ly Chinatown - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I can't believe I've never reviewed Bar-Ly! I've been coming here for years. Bar-Ly is practically the only sports bar in Chinatown. Yes, there's at least one other venue with TVs - Tango - but Bar-Ly has the most TVs, and the biggest displays. Friendly bartenders, large beer selection, and plenty of seating. They also stock a selection of liquor in case you're feeling like shots or cocktails. Hungry? They've got a selection of Asian dishes that should go with whatever you're drinking. Stop by! read more

I went here and got Tater tots a sandwich and wings. Everything was terrible! I could barely finish any of my food. Everything tasted like it was popped in the microwave and put on a plate. Only reason I'm giving it a 2 stars is because it very open in there and has a lot of TVs if you ever wanted to watch a game. I would recommend eating somewhere and coming over later to watch sports. read more

Bar-Ly Chinatown - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

While in Philadelphia for a convention, we returned to Bar-Ly for the first time in years. We had a generally good experience the first time we were here (approx 2017-18) and were happy to meet some friends here. Unfortunately upon arrival, we found it overcrowded, loud, and hard to find a bartender. The bar was filled with sports bros making bets on their phones and the tv's maxed out with volume. Granted the SEC title game was on, but I felt bad for my non-sports loving wife. We soldiered on as we thought the food was worth it. Food this time was ok. My Philly was good but the fries were overcooked and a bit too greasy to enjoy. The server was in and out a few times but hard to find when needed. We left disappointed in our choice and sad that it wasn't what we had remembered. It really felt like a bar this time, not a restaurant. Maybe I just set my expectations set too high. read more

Bar-Ly Chinatown - Fries (kinda overdone). Cheese steak (good) - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The lychee martini made by Joey is amazing! Vibes and music are on point! Like a good neighbor....Stephan is there!!! :) read more

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Joe is hands-down one of the best bartenders I've had the pleasure of meeting. He's the kind of bartender who remembers your name and your drink, even if you've only been in once before. Whether the bar is packed or slow, Joe keeps his cool, makes sure everyone is taken care of, and somehow manages to crack a joke just when you need it. His drinks are consistently well-balanced, and he's not afraid to recommend something new if you're in the mood to try something different. What really stands out is how genuinely friendly he is--he makes you feel welcome whether you're a regular or just passing through. If you're looking for a spot with good vibes, strong drinks, and a bartender who actually cares about his craft, Joe at Barly is your guy. Tip him well he deserves it. read more

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This one took me by surprise! After getting a hair treatment in Chinatown, we didn't want to move our car so decided to look for a Happy Hour spot. Google suggested Bar-Ly. Ngl I thought it would be a dive bar I was already looking at other places since I was starving and needed food. We were so glad to be here. It's a huge space with so much to eat and drink and a great place to watch a game or 2. Unlike regular sports bar, this bar serves Chinese apps and Asian entrees along with bar food! We ordered Happy Hour drinks, vegetable spring rolls, shrimp wontons, chicken wings in habanero sauce with fries and the duck bao buns. Everything was delicious except the duck bao buns, a little too gamey for my taste. It's a great place to bring a huge group of friends and get affordable drinks and apps. Bonus - bathrooms are big and clean. read more

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I came here on a random Saturday evening with my friend and we sat at the bar. Dress is very casual, as is the ambiance. It's a bit loud as well. Everything was delicious, staff was great, but Alex the bartender was THE ABSOLUTE best and most patient and smiley human. I recommend coming here for a very vast menu and delicious cocktail! read more

Bar-Ly Chinatown - Beef Skewers Fish Balls Skewers - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've known Bar-Ly since it was Tazia, when it changed I was still impressed by the Happy hour even though I havent been in years. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be back any time soon because they let kids enjoy Happy Hour along side adults & that really takes away from the experience for me. Bars are places children shouldn't be and I dont anticipate seeing them when I go to drink & unwind after a long week. Our server, Dee was amazing & was on top of things & for that, I'm grateful. read more

Bar-Ly Chinatown - Shrimp pouches & oven baked wings & fries. - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Perfect place for a happy hour, especially on weekends! Their menu is great, and the happy hour door is delicious. A friend had recommended we try their wings and pad thai, which were both flavorful and lived up to the expectation. Portions are also huge for the price. Their lychee and watermelon martinis were also refreshing. The place does tend to get quite busy, so I'd recommend planning to wait a bit or getting there earlier. Ambiance was also great for small and large groups alike with plenty of TVs streaming all sorts of sports. read more

Bar-Ly Chinatown - Pad Thai Mixed Vegetable Wings - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I love, love this sports bar. It's basically a Vietnamese sports bar that has a ton of screens to watch all the games. The service was very quick and the food is so cheap. Ended up getting the shrimp dumplings which were pretty tasty. Can't wait to visit again! read more

Bar-Ly Chinatown - Shrimp Dumplings - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fun sports bar downtown with A LOT of TVs. I have been here twice, once for March Madness and once for NCAA football championship games. The last time we went during happy hour, which they have every day including the weekends! Drinks are so cheap and a lot of their food is also marked down. Alex was our server and he was a lot of fun!! Would be back! read more

Pleasantly surprised at taste of the food here, and was good value as well. I have been here before but never ordered any food only drink for games. Noodle very tasty, and sauce had a smoky flavor. Beef also had this great flavor. Just needs some more vegetable in the stir fry it looked a little sad at first but the taste made up for this. The staff are overwhelmed maybe, but are not able to go faster. Manager need to hire an extra or two to help. It's good inside to watch sports on tv, and big selection of drafts. Big space inside, but customers are left on their own sometimes even when not very busy. Otherwise good value and good food. read more

Great place to watch the finals! Food was great and so was our server D! Try the spicy rice and beef skewers! read more

Here for an alumni & friends party during happy hour. Great service overall and the beers were ice COLD and delivered in a quick manner. The appetizers to choose from could satisfy anyone. Chicken / Steak skewers...nachos - A solid choice!. When in the area again I would definitely return and recommend! Tania (sorry about the spelling) our server was LEGIT!!! Great views of TVs Had fun! Respectfully, Bryan Oklahoma City read more

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This Chinatown sports bar is a solid option. I'm not a big sports bar fan, but they were open on a Sunday when other bars were not. They have happy hour on weekends, so our food was CHEAP. Portions were hearty, even at happy hour prices, and it tasted good. Big booze selection, with cheap beer, good beer, party cocktails, frozen drinks, and more. Good place to come with a group, if you want to watch a game, or if you are looking to drink early and inexpensively. Staff were really cool--way cooler than me--but still made me feel welcome. read more

I went here for happy hour with an acquaintance. The Food was fast and delicious, and the prices were fine. The server was friendly and funny. The drinks were strong take that as you will. read more

Worst old fashioned ever made by bartender and overpriced. Took advantage of visitors from out of town.

I love this place for happy hour and to watch football! Happy hour is every single day, which is amazing! My bf and I ordered the chicken skewers, fish ball skewers, fried calamari, mild salt and pepper wings that came with fries and Peking duck sliders. Everything was great and there's just so many food options listed for happy hour. Last nights winners were the sliders and wings! Calamari was good, but tasted a bit frozen. The sauce that came with it was on point! This place do not offer city wide specials anymore, but amazing drink specials nonetheless. Highly recommend this place! read more

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It was a good sports bar, good draft and drink selection. The lychee martini was really good and sweet but the watermelon one tasted very artificial tasting like a watered down jolly rancher with alcohol. The garlic parm fries were alright but the spring rolls and friend rice were delicious. It would be a good large bar if you had a group going to watch a game because there are plenty or tvs. Service was not good, very dismissive and careless servers read more

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It has good happy hour and plenty of beers on tap. Recommend shrimp pouch and beef sticks. The calamari was good.

We stopped in here on a Sunday night. It was near our hotel and I saw they had a good assortment of beers on tap (including several local options). When we entered, there were maybe 15-20 people inside with several tables available. There were two servers and a bartender from what I could discern. We were seated and then left to our own devices. By devices, I literally mean our phones. As we were sitting there wondering when the server might return with menus, we eventually noticed that most of the tables around us (but not ours or the one next to it) had a QR code to scan for the menu. Our server never mentioned this. My friend grabbed one off another table and we were finally able to pull up the menu and select what we wanted. When the server eventually came back (it had been nearly 10 minutes at this point), we placed our drink orders and then he seemingly disappeared. We saw the bartender pour our beers and sit them on the bar top... where they sat for at least 5 minutes. The other server was whisking around her section while our sever was still off the floor. When he finally returned, he walked right by our beers but then finally brought them over a couple minutes later. The server was also very brusque and didn't apologize for the delay. We had also asked for water which finally came out. At this point we were already annoyed but were thinking of trying another local beer. When the sever finally came back to check on us, my friend briefly paused to pull up the list again to remember the name of the beer she wanted. He then just left us there without taking any orders. When he again returned 5-10 minutes later, we were entirely over it and asked for the check. I was very disappointed with the service here (or lack thereof). This business should probably ensure that each table has a QR code on it and that the patrons are informed of how to pull up the menu. I was actually hoping to try some of the food here on another day, but after this experience, we avoided it. read more

The food: American/Asian (mix of Vietnamese, Chinese). You'll find things like Vietnamese hoagies, nachos, spring rolls, and summer rolls. Atmosphere: sports bar vibe. Service: we were there on a Friday for happy hour so service was what you'd expect during a busy shift. read more

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My server Matthew was AMAZING! He was attentive to our needs and made sure every time our glasses we're empty he made sure they were filled back up . I love this place. First time here and I will be back. read more

Bar-Ly's extensive happy hour menu led me to explore it. This is probably one of the best sports bars I've experienced in the city so far. It is spacious, they play many sports games at the same, and they have a full bar. For my meal, I had the mini chicken lo mein. It didn't feel mini at all and it was super tasty! Matt was my waiter and he was very attentive and sweet. I'd definitely come back with a group next time. read more

Bar-Ly Chinatown - a group of people sitting at tables watching televisions - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I ordered some Chicken breast Pho from here. I've had their other foods and it was good so I assumed their Pho would be at least ok. First my driver called me and asked did I want regular chicken breast. I said yes. he then handed the phone to someone at the restaurant, and she asked did I want chicken with noodles or chicken with rice. I said noodles. my food comes and it's the pho noodles with a small amount of chicken breast, lettuce, carrots and crushed peanuts. no broth, no onions, no cilantro, no jalapennos, no bean sprouts, no basil. Just lettuce and carrots. I am beyond upset. I can see if it just wasn't good. But this was just thrown together as if they didn't know what I ordered or have the ingredients needed. If they didn't have the ingredients, a simple cancel of my order would have been great. I'm even more mad because now it's late and I won't be able to order again Smdh read more

The pho special was delicious and the peanut butter stout called Purple Monkey Dishwasher which is a crazy name from a local brewery was good.. read more

Bar-Ly Chinatown - The House Special Pho - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Me and hub's very first experience were pretty lackluster bc of their service, but we've been going back since then for happy hours pre-pandemic. This is our first time visiting Bar-Ly after reopening of all of the restaurants. Our experience this time were extremely superb! SHOUT OUT TO ALI! She greeted and seated us the moment we enter the restaurant. We order oysters, cheese steak spring rolls, golden shrimp pouch, lychee martini, and mango madness. When I order the oysters, she ask if tobasco was needed, I never knew they carry tobasco. The food and the drinks were always good. But what made our day was how Ali treated me and hubby. We had such great time that we even ask her of her working days were hahaha... As of right now, Bar-Ly is CASH ONLY! Happy hours are from 3 to 6 daily. read more

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Sad happy hour menu selection. This wasn't worth $9. I'd avoid chicken for HH. Drinks were good. Service was quick but overbearing. It was difficult to have a conversation without being cut off. They need to turn the AC on. It was almost 90 degree outside and it was so stuffy inside because there was no air circulation. read more

Bar-Ly Chinatown - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Staying 2 days in downtown. Right next to Reading Terminal. Don't believe the hype. Bar-Ly had the best cheesesteak/sandwich I've had here. Gus cheesesteak was terrible. DiNics was a huge disappointment. I've waited 5 years to try it. But this bar around the corner put them to shame. read more