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    Brownies Pub

    3.3 (60 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs, Sports Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    BROWNIES PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Juke Box

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    Chow Girl B.

    A great Neighborhood Place with good musicians that come play Duos trios and full bands. Local folks who love to get together and have a good time.

    George Washington's Ale, Yards Brewing Co.
    Rebekah T.

    Wheee, on a beer bar hop in Olde Town Philly, we stopped into Brownies Pub and we lucky enough to trade spots at the bar with a couple that was leaving. The place was packed and full of energy. On a Presidental beer kick, I decided to order the George Washington Ale by the local Yards Brewing Company produced from the first President's official beer recipe. Mmmm, taste of history. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/zspnOaAN4jpseR3X7YtX5Q?select=h3UGofDy4olMJVVGwU9_-Q He ordered the Penn's Pale Ale, from Pennsylvania Brewing Co. Another great local beer and pretty light and refreshing. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/zspnOaAN4jpseR3X7YtX5Q?select=xMNi6i0OqCoy2WktUfz_rg Then to finish us off for the night, we split a Yakima Glory from Victory Brewing Company. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/zspnOaAN4jpseR3X7YtX5Q?select=KGVgWtMlxCW8UuxY7zFvmw Very smooth and packs a pretty strong taste. The only downside was that my hair ended up smelling like an ashtray after being inside this smoke friendly bar for only a couple beers. Otherwise we had a great night out, thanks to the good beer and good times at Brownies.

    This place has a great happy hour, 4-6 half price draft beer. Mine was a mere $2.25. Beware tho, it is a smoking allowed establishment.
    Donna H.

    This is a fantastic place for happy hour. Half price drinks!! It's cash only, so bring some ones. It is a smoking establishment, so don't be surprised. I got a great draft beer for a mere two bucks! That's hard to find these days. And the bartender was nice and attentive. I highly recommend you stopping here 4-6 on weekdays!

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    Great dive-y bar. Good beer selection and music for a chill weekend night.

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    Good Dive bar, staff very friendly, caught the Eagles playoff game with many locals. Great atmosphere, bring cash, no credit cards.

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    Best bar in Philly!!!!! Cheap drinks, cool peeps, and smoking windowless pool room upstairs!

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    0.1 mi
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    Such a Philly kind of day... a half hour meander from my office in the Gayborhood to Old City for…read morean entertaining evening at this bar. Tiny pockets of garden squares with burbling fountains. Cobblestone streets. Around every corner is a sign or plaque boasting about this city's history. From the outside, it looks like you're walking into an old bank. Inside, it's just about 6:00 PM and the place is packed for happy hour (one of the few places, by the way, that has happy hour until 7:00 PM) and for one of the monthly talks sponsored by local science museums. As soon as I walked in, they found us an open spot right up front. A cheery waiter took our order - the $8 burger sliders didn't come with any fries, but they were tiny and delicious. I love the idea that this place sponsors monthly science talks. Just a bunch of nerds all gathered here to listen to local experts talk about different topics. One week it might be about rare Galapagos birds to how to preserve fossils or the etymology of vampire lore.

    A friend of mine was in town for the weekend and we spent Saturday afternoon walking around Old…read moreCity. Around midday, we became hungry and looked for something to eat. With the help of Yelp, we found this place. First off, the building that houses National Mechanics is absolutely beautiful inside and out, and for good reason. The pub/restaurant occupies the old Mechanics National Bank, a majestic Greek Revival building, built in 1836. Inside the restaurant, the surroundings contrasted greatly with the outside. The large, primarily wooden interior has the feel of a vintage pub. It is equally as beautiful as the front. The service at National Mechanics was great. Though the staff was clearly running shorthanded, every employee we came into contact with served us with a smile and couldn't be friendlier. The food, at least on that day, was mediocre at best, unfortunately. While the menu was filled with all sorts of tempting dishes that already made us thinking of future visits, we opted for the Mexican Burger and the Ribeye Cheesesteak, two twists on old pub standbys. Sadly, we were both disappointed in our meals. We did start off on a bright spot, food-wise. My friend and I opted to share the Batter-Fried Pickled Green Beans, which were fabulous! Too bad the good food ended there... The description of the Mexican Burger sounded amazing, with avocado, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, Monterrey Jack cheese, and chipotle mayo. My friend said it was kind of bland and it was quite greasy. My ribeye cheesesteak did not match well with its "Amoroso" roll and the steak itself was dry. In the end, we were both disappointed in our choice in a lunch spot. Perhaps it was the large crowd of diners and little staff that made it all come out a little...off. In the end, I'd try National Mechanics again if I were in the area, as the atmosphere and service made it a cool spot to dine in. Hopefully the food will be better next time.

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    I wish Jen and I had shown up in matching flapper dresses because Sassafras feels like stepping…read morestraight into the 1920s. Huge bar, giant wall of liquor bottles, dim lighting, and a cool old-school vibe. I told the bartender that ordering a beer in a place like this felt like I was insulting him. He laughed and told me not to worry about it. The drink special was called "Naked and Famous," which honestly sounded like the perfect cocktail to order in honor of Jen. But then I spotted a dark beer on the menu that sounded too good to pass up. If you follow me, you know I'm slowly becoming a dark beer guy. I liked it a lot. The sandwich special was a cheesesteak. Sorry, I should've taken a picture of the menu. But I really enjoyed it, and for $18 it came with a mountain of seasoned fries, which feels like a bargain these days. Bomb Shell: the two people working absolutely crushed it. I don't know if they were understaffed or if Monday night got busier than expected, but they were working their tails off the entire time. Even with that, they stayed polite, friendly, helpful, and incredibly accommodating to the guy carrying around a mannequin. Great visit to Sassafras!

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