Great pub restaurant at downtown Media. Very buzzing and vibrant from the football crowd. Love the…read moreenergy in there. We were semi-self service in the restaurant because it was only 1 person working in the front. I felt really bad for him. He took sometime to order and brought the food out. Nevertheless the food was good. The mussels were flavorful. The sauce was white-wine base. Very unique. It came with the garlic bread on the side. I highly recommend to try. The wings are tender and juicy inside, good texture, not dry. Many tables and seats inside. Bathroom is ok. Street parking. Overall a good place to watch sports and get rowdy with tasty food.

We were looking for a sports bar in Media area to watch Eagles game while having lunch with big…read moregroup of friends. Tap 24 was the one that had dining area right in front of the entrance with huge large glass window, so we were able to enjoy the beautiful summer day while dining. The dining space was not as big as regular restaurants, few tables in front for larger groups and smaller ones were further inside across the bar. The bar huge though where most people hung out. They also had a game viewing area in the back. But though out the place there were several TVs that had the game on. The menu had plenty of popular American style dishes. I got to try the chicken wings and mussels for appetizers. Both were excellent. My friends loved their sandwiches and salmon dishes as well. All the dishes were served within a short wait time. The bartender was serving our table as well. He did really good job. We had a wonderful time hanging out with everyone while dining and watching the game.

Great food and service. I would go here again. Good prices and I would say the food was really good…read morealso.

Consistent short pouring on their drinks! I used to bartend and watch the pour count. These…read morebartenders at THE OLD STATE. Consistently pour less and less. The last and final time I went I watched the bartender pour a 3 count of vodka. And try to charge me full price. I gave the drink back. And am disputing the extra $10. Do yourself a favor. Either get a beer or go elsewhere. They are crooks. The grandfather of the owner is a well known bookie too. Wanna get ripped off? Go to the old State. And they're from NJ as well go figure:/

Good customer service assorted beverages clean store the clerk was nice I highly recommend this…read moreplace

They have a good selection in crazy Pennsylvania where you can't buy all your alcohol in one…read morelocation. The staff have been friendly and almost all the customers were wearing masks.

I'd come here at least once every visit to Philly always outstanding food and a great staff…read more I come here for a cheesesteaks fix! I have never disappointed. Also great Hoagies. Soups. And draft Beer selection I'll be here. Been coming here since 1967 The ownership Family does an outstanding job

Ordered 2 large pizzas and wings for 9 of us and everything was great. The white pizza with the…read moresquash and cherry tomatoes was delicious and unique. The other pizza had lots of meat and Jalapeños that were so spicy my husband who loves hot food said they were too hot. That was a first. We would definitely order here again when in the area.

It's been over 10 years since I was here, and it's still got the same spirit and a continental menu…read morethat features popular foods. The space is pretty large. The bar has a good mix of sports being broadcast on TVs. I could watch live hockey, basketball and baseball easily. It's a solid place to grab some comfort food and drinks. The fish & chips plate is respectable; has 3 good-sized fillets with a nice rémoulade sauce. I found the caesar salad to be decent and when requested that dressing and cheese come on the side, it was no problem. The famous kennett square mushroom soup is too intense. Strong portobello mushrooms dominate and concentrated truffle oil only increases this, doesn't offer any counterbalance. Staffers are friendly.

Morgan, our server, was exceptional. Very professional and attentive…read more Food, on the other hand, was alright. Most of the food didn't seem freshly made. Nothing came out piping hot. The only thing that really WOWED me was the butter that came with the croissant. I can eat that whole thing by itself. Very creamy with a hint of zest. Yum! As far as the croissants was concerned, some tasted like it was stale. The pork schnitzel (4/5) entrée was pretty good. I didn't care for the sausage and gravy topping though. Would've been better without it. Anyway, the mashed potatoes were creamy, buttery, and airy. The greens were garlicky and kind of salty. Grilled chicken Caesar (2.5/5) salad was okay. The dressing lacked in a lot of ways. More citrusy and less saltiness from anchovies. The mushroom bisque was a little grainy. Would I care for coming back? Maybe. Not anytime soon though.

Staff is friendly and the eggplant salad and mocktail, apple flavored I think, were a good combo…read more Great flavor and reasonably fresh and enjoyable. Seems like they got part of the crowd that probably used to attend Iron Hill and the menu seems to have went a bit more mainstream than several years ago when I last came here.

The service was quick! The outdoor patio was aesthetic and perfect for an outdoor dinner in the…read moresummer. Was able to listen to Jazz music via live street entertainer. The pizza wasn't greasy.

Second time here and I love this place! We got the balcony seat with a very pretty view and this…read morerestaurant felt like I was transported to Italy. Ordered the Antipasto and Spicy Crab Vodka. The crab pasta never disappoints!! The Antipasto was a spread of assorted cheese, meat, and vegetables- if you like spreads you should get this. For drinks we got the Mango Picante (subtle mango taste and it wasn't overly sweet) and We Want the Funk- my favorite (had a nice banana flavor to it and it was smooth). Our server was so attentive and helpful- 10/10 for the service. They had live music there as well and all in all I thoroughly enjoyed being here! I highly recommend this place!

We visited Ariano with friends over the winter as a nice restaurant that was halfway between us. It…read morewas pretty simple to make reservations for our group of 4, even on a weekend. We easily found the restaurant, and parking was relatively simple (Media has a few different lots that are a short walk away from the main streets and restaurants). The space is unique in that it has a main restaurant area and then a second dining area that is right next door (not attached). We were seated in the offshoot area, which was cozy and nice. It still had the same ambience as the main dining area (I think, from what I could see), but in a more intimate and quieter setting. I was a little concerned that service would be more lax over there, but our server was attentive enough and our food and drinks came out in reasonable timeframes. For drinks, my husband went for a glass of red wine and our other friend opted for a cocktail. My girlfriend and I were both pregnant, so we both opted for mocktails, appreciating how many options they had! We both went for the paloma, which tasted pretty close to the real thing. For eats, we split the arancini, which was unique with its inclusion of crab meat! It was a delightful bite with the seafood accompanied by the pesto and vodka sauce. We also split the Via Ottagio, enjoying the char from the grilled lettuce, which added a nice dimension to an otherwise simple salad. For my meal, I chose the gnocchi - featuring blueberry and brown butter, it was a unique take on my favorie pasta type! Each pillow was delicately crisp on the outside but so creamy inside from the inclusion of ricotta. A great dish! All of my dining partners equally enjoyed their meals, spanning from pizza to pasta to chicken. All portions were reasonable, and prices were fair as well. We spent a while chatting after our meals were complete, so we appreciated not being kicked out to clear off the table, even when we basically closed the place out. We are spoiled in the city with such excellent Italian food anywhere you turn, but I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and unique-ness of Ariano. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a solid Italian restaurant with some contemporary spins in Media!

I Haven't heard of any other restaurant where you can get an entire bag of chips for FREE on march…read more20th every year. Idk how the other food tastes but the chips are great

I believe they have the best chicken cutlet sandwich in media and it's not even a question. The…read morebread is outstanding, Cutlet was a great portion, and it's very fresh.

The Cheesesteak Life at Sligo, Media, PA This was a…read moregood'ish visit. We ended up in Media during Happy Hour, so naturally, I did a quick Google Maps search. When I saw that Sligo had Guinness Cheese Fondue and Jameson Mustard, the decision was made. We headed directly to Sligo. Bonus: I found a parking spot right in front. In Media. At Happy Hour. That alone felt like a victory. A few of the regulars sitting at the bar were amused by my pre-entry ritual. The bartender was very good, although it took him a few minutes to warm up to Jen. She has that effect on people. We ordered the bar pretzel with Guinness Cheese Fondue and Jameson Mustard. The cheese was good, but let me tell you about that Jameson Mustard... The Jameson Mustard should be its own food group. I would put that mustard on everything. Yes... everything. Wink, wink. And then I saw they had Stable 12 Brewing Company on tap. If you follow The Cheesesteak Life, you already know I'm a huge Stable 12 fan, and once again, they did not disappoint. Strawberry Lime. Yum. Good food, good beer, an entertaining bar, and parking right in front? That's a good'ish Happy Hour stop in Media!

The food is really great Irish/American fare, large portions and fair prices. I recommend…read moreeverything but enjoy the Irish Nachos, no nachos only homemade chips btw. The chicken fingers are amazing and the chicken wings are well worth it.

We've gotten pretty gorged on BBQ, spending 5 or 6 weeks per year in GA the past six years. I have…read moreto say, Sterling Pig's pulled pork is a decent substitute this far north. I'm grateful that Sterling Pig has the taste and integrity to serve real potato French fries. I've stopped buying fries most places because it's all reconstituted junk anymore, but Sterling Pig's are legit. Thank you! Pulled pork is well rendered with expected flavor and is just simple and satisfying as it should be; grilled meat. No hint of a water bath or any of the cockamamie things some cooks can do to pork meat. Not super smokey but it doesn't need to be, and it doesn't need sauce either which means it's good meat to eat alone. Brisket had all the desired flavor but loads of fat. I don't like paying for gristle and fat when I pay by the pound. Otherwise, they are one of the few places up here who can get flavor right. Big Bad Wolf in Aston used to make great burnt ends with delicious flavor but quality waned last time I tried it. All in all Sterling Pig is pretty good and if you're not used to weeks of GA BBQ every year like we are, you're definitely in for a treat among local options.

Interesting stop while in Philadelphia. I was interested in trying some of the fruity beers or…read moresours but they were out of everything. The bar tender kept saying that they just tapped those kegs but what he meant is that the kegs 'kicked' as they were no longer available. Our flights were ok but not the best craft beer I've tried. I liked the set up and the outdoor beer garden. If I were back in the area I'd try it again to see if their fruity beer or sours were on tap.