I stopped here for "happy" hour - its around the corner from the office so we popped in. I like Time and go there often - but I am not a fan of this place. Walked into a total sword fight at 5:30 pm - I mean literally the entire place was packed with guys - and I mean not 1 single girl besides the 2 we brought who were looked at like steaks - so we quickly rolled back out. read more

I love bar, I love the bartenders and I love the fact idiotic customers are afraid to come here!

This is an interesting bar. Most of the beers they have are all in cans. They have a good amount of craft beers in cans as well. It is not a large bar and has a bit of a divey feel to it. If you are in the area and looking to bar hop, this is a cool place to check out. There is an upstairs but it is very small. It holds a few tables and a video game. read more

I like going here especially after work. It's a small bar with a cool BAR sign out in the front with an arrow. There are a couple of TV's which you can check out whatever sporting event is going on that day/night. The beer selection isn't bad at all and the bartender, Erica, is very nice and friendly. She's also attractive. (WIll this comment bring more people to this bar? Stay tuned.) However, this isn't a place that I'd choose over anywhere else to be... plus their Jameson shot I took the other night was 7$!!! If you plan on drinking PBRs or pints and pints of draft beer, this is your place to be. That's pretty much all they offer any way. After all, I'm still in for the beer and the nice bartender! read more

My friends and I were looking for a cheap place to have a few drinks after dinner so I suggested we check out Bar, which I had only been to once previously but thought would fit the bill. Sadly I was pretty disappointed. Bar tries to straddle the middle ground between authentic dive bar (smokey, cheap, far from trendy) and cool nightspot. the only food they offer is microwaved hotdogs and noodles, in keeping with the theme. There is also pool and foozball upstairs. They have a large selection of canned beer, even microbrew, but if you decide to get a micro on draft expect to pay gastropub and not dive prices. Feeling a bit put off by this a friend and I also tried their mixed drinks. She got a vodka cranberry, I got a rum and coke. Both came in tall 12oz glasses which was a plus until we realized how watered down the alcohol was. Really, just give it to me in a small glass if you are going to skimp on the booze like that, that way I can at least taste the rum. A real dive would just give you the extra alcohol. Especially for $7 which was ridiculous. About the only plus is since it is trying to be trendy there is no smoking. I'd recommend this for a smoke free game of pool and that is about it. read more

There's no such thing as a "new" dive bar, so I took the initial reports of it being one with a grain of salt. I love dives, but if I can get cheap beers with a clean bar and bathroom, I'll take it over the incessant vomit and urine smell at Frank's. I also didn't get the impression they were "trying" to be a dive. Seems to me they're attempting to be a comfortable, inexpensive spot in a neighborhood that runs a bit pricier on the price scale, which is a safe bet. Service was great when I've been there. Could care less about the limited food options - I haven't gone there to eat. I've also never seen so many people offended by a drinking establishment. Did you really expect to walk into a just rehabbed dump? read more

Love this place because of how chill the environment is. Downstairs is the bar area and the front where people dance around a bit. And then upstairs is where the pool table and foosball table are located. Although these games could be cheaper, I have so much fun playing them that it seems worth it at the time, so I'm totally willing to spend the few bucks. Conveniently, there's a change machine for you if you need quarters. The drinks are okay, but I'm a big fan of the price. I typically stick to drinking beers here. The lines for the bathroom are ridiculously long on weeknights, and the line ends up paralleling the bar area, so be prepared to be squished in with a bunch of people and to wait in line for a while (same line for guys and gals--sorry guys!). read more

Yep, I'm putting the Squid's Stamp of Approval on this one. I'm totally sold and regret it's taken me this long to check it out. All the comforts of a premium dive in the heart of Center City with ample TVs, jukebox and friendly, proficient bartenders. No matter how crowded it gets, I always seem to be able to score a couple of seats at the bar. Some say the crowd leans a little hipster, but I say it is truly a blend. Just the sort of mix a reasonable person should expect in Center City. I appreciate the succinct name. I don't appreciate the corny "Who's on first?" humor that comes with it. If "13th & Sansom" isn't enough to get you there, then I don't think I want to drink with you anyway. ;) read more

We wandered into the generically named Bar expecting grab a drink while we waited to meet up with people at another, to-be-determined bar, but ended up getting everyone to join us. The bartender was very nice and helpful, describing the beer selections' flavor, alcohol content, and other crucial details and allowing us to sample. She addressed us by name after reading it off our credit cards and remembered throughout the night - nice personal touch! I'm not sure if the AC gave up in this brutal heat, but there was limited AC downstairs and none upstairs that night. In the downstairs area, there are only 2 tables that fit 3+ people - if you don't snag one, you have to arrange your party along the bar. read more

Pool table and stuff. Good: Pool table and games, and the tiniest bar upstairs. Bad: drinks can be pricey, narrow real estate. I'll keep this place in mind for pool and beers. read more

I was initially nervous about being invited on a date here (what was I supposed to tell my friends? "Oh yeah, I'm going to Bar this weekend." "What bar?" "Bar!"), but after seeing the beer list, I became a fan. Craft beer is the star here and the prices are fairly normal for the city (between $5 and $7 for a glass). Beware the signs, though, as not all brews are a full pint--some are served in 10 oz glasses. Not only did I have an old Victory favorite (DirtWolf), but I also had Duck Rabbit's Milk Stout, which was heavenly. Additionally, I wasn't willing to commit to a full pour of Southern Tier's Pumking, so the bartender kindly gave me a tumbler with a generous taste. One word: delicious. You should try it. But I'm getting off-topic. The bartenders are super friendly and knowledgeable as well. The vibe screams "fashionably divey" and the bathrooms are graffitied in a very Tattooed Mom kind of style. The divey atmosphere and the laid-back nature of the staff and patrons alike made for a great start to the evening (the foosball table and hockey game upstairs helped too, of course). read more

There is nothing that would prevent me from returning to Bar, but also nothing that would entice me to go back... Reasons to go here: There are a decent number of beers, both on tap and in cans. The crowd seemed pretty down to earth. The bartender that I encountered was probably one of the friendliest people that I have ever met. There are pool tables on the second floor. Reasons not to go here: The mixed drinks tend to be very weak. The bartender was not particularly knowledgeable about the beers on tap. Bar is trying to be a dive, but I did not notice anything particularly quirky or "divey" going on here. read more

The best bar I could find downtown was disappointing for lack of friendliness of staff.

It's a bar in center city with cheap-ish drinks...doesn't have the typical dive bar feel that I think this place is aiming for. Other than that Bar seems to have a decent beer list and cheap selections. Fine if you are looking for a less expensive alternative in the area. If you are looking for a dive hit up Dirty Frank's, or Oscar's Tavern. read more

Went here last night after food/drinks at Sampan down the street. Apparently I've been here before according to my girlfriend...but have no recollection. A good thing? This place is a dive bar, plain and simple. There is a no frills approach to this place that is enjoyable. It's laid back and doesn't delve into the overall pretentiousness of bars. Drinks are cheap, plenty of seating and I noticed they had foosball upstairs. I'll be back here again, but hopefully I'll remember it this time around. read more

I was in Philly in December 2011 for the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference at the Downtown Marriott. We stumbled (literally) across bar on night one of the conference and managed to stumble back for the 3 consequitive nights after. This place is a dive, but it has character, and myself and my colleagues at the conference met numerous interesting Philadelphians here. Bartenders were pretty cool too. All in all, my experience at "Bar" was probably moreso due to the people I met and the subsequent debauchery that ensued than the environment or atmosphere of "Bar" itself. However, I do like checking out dive bars, and my experiences at "Bar" were ones to be be remembered. If I'm back in Philly, I have a sneaking suspicion I'll be finding myself back at "Bar". read more

Huge fan of small hole in wall bars. Great beer selections and The birds beat the Giants... Great fucking day. I'm only giving this place 3 stars so people don't ran sack it. Vibe is perfect as is. But if you read this I give this place *****. read more

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This is a center city bar so if you don't follow the law by having your ID ( or you are visibly very intoxicated or inappropriate in your interactions with patrons or staff alike; usual etiquette folks!) then you might get some serious sass. But this is a solid bar with a great beer list and a super casual vibe. I travel a long distance to hang with such a diverse and friendly crowd. Especially as it is one of the most affordable bars in the center of center city area. It's not a club so, no, don't freakin dance like a douche. It's a bar and intimate,so us other customers don't wanna be jostled while sipping a pint. And there is no beer garden. Be nice and try at least twice. You'll be a fan for sure. read more

Our bartender was awesome! She was friendly and prompt and also fun! Combination you don't find often. Music is good and crowd is friendly! Her tattoos rocked as well! Go girl! read more

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Went to Bar this past weekend with a good sized group planning to stay a while, but left after 1 drink. I will say, I have never in my life complained to a restaurant about their service, let alone write a review on yelp. But I felt the need to this time in hopes that I can save at least 1 person from a bad experience. This place was almost empty when we got there so I would think that the staff would be happy to see us. In short, the female bartender was extremely rude to everyone in our group and made it quite apparent how annoyed she was that she had to serve us. My friend Abby left before he got his first drink, and most of our group soon followed. A few us were hanging around finishing our drink when the bartender cleaned up a few empties that the others placed the back bar/ledge before leaving. I found it odd that she would loudly curse and complain about our friends leaving empties on the ledge and not pushing in their stools, while we were still there and within earshot. We soon left after that, went to Good Dog and Locust Rendezvous, and had a great night with polite bartenders. I definitely recommend those 2 spots as alternatives or even the Hampton Inn for some good, cheap wings. The group I was with was fun and lively but certainly not heavily intoxicated, rude, or disrespectful. I am convinced that the recent positive reviews about how great this bartender is, was probably written by her friends or fellow bartenders. read more

Best bar in the city? Probably. Look, I go to a bar to do one thing...get ripped. Ok, maybe also have fun, get laid, not drink alone, blah, blah blah. This bar allows you to do that better than the others in the city. Big drinks, small prices, good music, nice bartenders, casual atmosphere and overall good vibe. read more

Here's why.... I love a homey type bar. But JESUS.. the bartender Matt.. you couldn't do any better. I not only felt like he cared about tending to our alcohol needs but he actually cared what came from the bar. I'd come back just to have him as a bartender again. GO.... BAR! read more

The bartender was a complete hothead. He was extremely rude and although the bar was decent I will never go back.

Bar has a cool sign now. I like drinking cheap beer. The beer here is cheap (3 dollar pints discounted to 2 dollars during happy hour) and bar is on my way home. Go here. I mean don't go here because I would prefer that it doesn't get too crowded. Thanks. read more

Racist establishment, stay away. As a woman of color, I was extremely disappointed at having to walk out from this establishment after sitting for fifteen minutes at the bar without being served. It was not a particularly busy Wednesday night. The white bartender was clear to serve the white people around me (Indian) and my boyfriend (Black) while clearly ignoring us. I was upset after leaving because I would never have expected such a reaction from a bar in Philadelphia, let alone Center City. Racist establishment, stay away. read more

Two stars because the beer selection was awesome but the bartender was a major jerk. I asked him about a stout and he said "it's a stout. I mean idk what you want me to say it's a stout." I was asking for opinion/recommendation he could have read the description off the can and I would have been happy. I know I won't return. read more

Let me just preface this review by saying I love(d) Bar. It's been THE bar I take friends and family who are visiting from out of town. However, I'm literally never going back after my experience on Friday night (1/14). I was out with my boyfriend and two of our friends for dinner when we decided to hit up Bar because, like I said, I love(d) going there. My boyfriend and I, being the love birds we are, were slow dancing to "Baby it's Cold Outside" as one does. We were dancing in the corner, not causing a ruckus, when the bouncer stormed in from outside and started screaming how we were not allowed to dance. Both of us started laughing, clearly thinking the bouncer was being funny and making a joke, until he threatened to kick my boyfriend out for laughing, while telling us this was "strike one" and he'd be watching us for the rest of the night. It literally felt like we were in Beaumont, Illinois (watch Footloose for more info) except we were slow dancing, not doing the jitter bug. After that encounter, none of us wanted to stay so I went to the bar to get my tab. While waiting for the bartender, some guy looked at me and said "haven't seen you in a while" to which I responded "I literally have no idea who you are." He had his arm around some girl at the bar who seemed uncomfortable by the whole situation. This guy then put his hand on my lower back, so I pushed him off and said "get your f-ing hands off of me" to which he said "shut up you f-ing bitch." I literally wrote a note to the bartender as I signed my tab that said "this guy is creepy and please watch out for that girl." I immediately went to the bouncer who had just yelled at my boyfriend and I and explained what had just happened to me and to watch out for that girl. He got so defensive and rude, saying "do you think I'm stupid and I don't already have my eye on that guy and girl? I know how to do my job." He also said that until the girl told the bouncer that she felt uncomfortable, he wasn't going to do anything about it. I tried to explain again that the guy had just touched me inappropriately, that it made me uncomfortable, and called me a "f-ing bitch" but the Bouncer looked straight ahead in attempts to ignore me and stopped speaking to me all together. We left It literally felt like a situation from twilight zone when the bouncer yells and threatens to kick you out for slow dancing, and where the bouncer patently ignores your legitimate concerns of a situation of harassment. I will never go back. read more

Loved this place! Total hole in the wall but had a good beer selection. Upstairs are some games like pool. Table is old and beat up but adds to the atmosphere. Loved the music selection, tons of hard rock and metal. Can't find many bars that play music my husband and I enjoy! read more

If I could give zero stars I would, that's how appalled I am by Bar. Went there once with friends and when I inquired with the bartender about my drink he grabbed it, dumped it out, and told me to leave. That is not the appropriate response to a non-offensive question, nor should it be the way a customer is ever treated. It was an over-reaction to an innocuous question about the type of alcohol, and for that I will never go there again. read more

The best way to describe this place: Imagine if the airport tried to recreate a dive bar. That's what Bar is like. Too clean bathrooms. The actual bar top is too new and shiny. There's a jukebox but it's the computerized kind. Dark and tight, those are the good parts. The prices aren't bad and you can get pitchers of walt wit or lions head. There's an upstairs area with a pool table and foosball. I like the location on Sansom. Kind of sketchy but still Center City. If this place lasts another 30 years it'll truly be a wonderful dive. I'd really give it 3.5 stars but i'm rounding up. read more

I give bar three stars because 2.5 is not an option. With that being said 2.5 is exactly what bar is, it is but it isn't. The place is stuck in limbo, no real identity or character. It's a place to drink that isn't so expensive. That's it. read more

I was at Bar 2 weeks ago for my friend's birthday. It was an impromptu stop off in what I thought was going to be an endless crawl around the crowded city, looking for a spot to settle into. We were able to grab one of the two tables as you first walk in, literally a foot from the bar. I could have probably not even gotten up to give the bartenders my order. First impression was that is was unlike any of the bars in the area. It's small, reminds me of bars I used to frequent in college- which automatically makes me feel comfortable, and it's got an unpretentious air to it. Secondly, we were greeted right away by one of the most friendly, not to mention probably the prettiest bartender in the city. With a big smile, she kindly handed us a beer list, probably sensing that we had no idea what to order, and made us feel comfortable by asking if we had been there before. She told us that there were no bottles, only cans and drafts. Cans! I love it. She took the time to give some of the less experienced beer drinkers a few suggestions and then we ordered. Decent prices for center city, I must add. I like this bar because it has no identity and it doesn't need to. Why is everyone searching for a bar with a concept? It's a place where you can get a cold beer or a great drink (in a pint glass). Play some pool upstairs, or play darts. It's a good time. The only thing I was not a fan of was the endless Metallica playing on the jukebox. Despite having put some money in for something different, whoever was there before me was hell bent on dominating that thing. All in all, I had a great time. We ended up staying there much longer than anticipated and I will definitelty be back. In closing, to the blonde bartender, who's name I forgot: If you read this- Sorry for staring, but you are beautiful and I think I might be in love with you. read more

Where to begin, where to begin? Bar is not a dive or any other sub category of establishment, just a bar. No more no less. Too clean? Seriously? If you do not like the music in a bar, then get up off your ass and play something you like. Although, someone else there is bound to hate your selection then write about it on yelp. If your beer is too expensive, consider something cheaper. Lion's Head is local too. If only there could be a law against popped collars, right? Imagine a perfect world where guys didn't gather in places that sold beer and had games and televisions with more games. Please everyone, never clean anything with pledge. The shine will really upset people Heres a good one- A douche bag walks into a bar. He sees another douche bag. Then they both go home and yelp about how the bar had a douche bag in it. Looks like a never ending circle to me kids. I challenge all of you to go out to any bar or restaurant, sit down, order a drink or a bite to eat, and enjoy it without plotting how you will spread your stupid fucking opinion all over the internet. If only there was yelp for individuals, now that would be a good time. read more

A lot of heat about how it either is a "terrible bar" or it isn't a full-on "dive bar." How about just letting this bar be a place that doesn't charge you $8 for a beer, has a good jukebox, and will serve you a PBR? All of that around the corner from the most pretentious places in Center City. Think about it. read more

Great dive bar. I was in from out of town and just wanted a chill spot to relax and got a lot more - an introduction to a pickle back!?!?! What the heck - disgusting but still a first. read more

Personally I liked it, but a dive bar? It's like a couple Penn students idea of what a dive bar is... its not. Clean, lots of wood and bare brick, dark... but with a nice bar, good selection of beer, good service, and a decent tv. Location is good for the subway too. read more

In such a great area, this place is just okay. They do have a variety of beers (clearly a lot in cans) but the prices are just not that cheap for the "dive" atmosphere they're going for. I appreciate the Golden Tee upstairs and the foosball, but the bathrooms are awful and there's not enough seating. Add some tables! read more

Ahhhh... Mad Elf beer and the Smiths playing... Doesn't get better. Bartender is extra awesome.

Besides the price of alocohal the cute tattooed bartender is one of the best bartenders in philly period!

This is a great spot to grab a beer. The beer list is pretty extensive with over 50 beers to choose from. The bartenders are just that "bar tenders" not baby sitters one of the things I like. One thing to watch out for is the jukebox nazis they will make your night less enjoyable. F**k who let the dogs out and little mermaid!!!!!!!!! read more