I stopped in w/ a friend one evening to catch up - my first time there, but my friend was pretty…read morefamiliar with this spot, as he grew up in the area and had gone a bunch of times over the years. In fact, he said that he recognized a few of the staff there from the many times he'd been there before, though he hadn't been there in more recent years. Nice to have that history, and it's a charming spot - not modern like Sly Fox also in town, but I really appreciate the dive vibes! Each of us ordered a beer (I ordered an Icelandic one, which was quite nice), pretty great price on beer IMO, and the food was on point as well. I ordered chicken wings with buffalo sauce, and they tasted great! Service was pretty great - our server was attentive and swung by a good amount of times to check on us, as we sat in the corner to try to have a little less noise vs being right by the bar. She's the one that my friend said he recognized from years past. Overall I definitely appreciated this spot and would absolutely be open to returning!

Get the Fried Pork Loins!!!!!! Fu@&$ing Awesome!!! Great place Great people…read more If you like a lot of different choices of beer. This is the spot

Best Sly Fox location? Yeah, probably. Also the most crowded--because apparently every nearby…read morecorporate office empties in here at exactly 5pm like it's a team-building exercise. If you time it right, it's fine. If you don't, enjoy wandering around awkwardly with a beer while hunting for a seat that does not exist. I've definitely bailed a couple times after realizing I'd have better luck finding parking in Center City. Beer is... fine. Nothing life-changing, but there's enough variety to keep you from complaining too much. Usually a couple decent IPAs--I've been into Coastal Quest lately, so there's that. Food? Also fine. Specials? Also... fine. But credit where credit's due: the Italian Grinder Pizza actually fantastic! RIP Happy Hour beer deals, which is a choice I will continue to side-eye. Bombers still exist, though, so I guess we take the small wins. Real talk: this should be a 3-star place. BUT--the staff absolutely carries it to a 4. They're fast, friendly, somehow remember your name and drink, and will magically find you a seat when the place looks like a human traffic jam. Also always down to chat when it's slow, which makes you feel like a regular even if you're not. So come for the convenience, stay because the staff is awesome, and just emotionally prepare yourself for the 5pm chaos.

Fun spot, looks really modern and clean inside, with some decent beers on tap. I was here with a…read morefriend one evening, and it was a good spot to hang out for a little bit. They close on the early side, but still a good spot, and I saw some families there too. Note, I don't know if it's all the time, but when we were there, ordering was at the bar, not at the table (except maybe food, but we didn't eat that evening). A bit loud, but that's to be expected. Looks like a fun spot for a larger gathering too.

After searching for a restaurant in a central location for the different directions we and the…read morefolks we were meeting live in, I found the Valley House. What a great find! We had a group of 6 and, from the start, had a great experience! Drinks were very good and our server was friendly and attentive. Based on seeing past reviews, I had the prime pork chop. It was juicy and delicious. Others in our group had steak kabobs, ahi tuna poke bowl and quinoa bowl with salmon added. Everyone loved their meals, but the two most favorites, after sharing tastes, were the pork and steak. We got seated just before 5:00 and there was not a crowd but by the time we left, most tables were full so, a reservation wouldn't be a bad idea, I think. We definitely want to go back again and I I highly recommend you try it!

One of my favorite go to spots in the area. Consistently high quality food, fast service, and fun…read moreatmosphere. Good spot to watch games with a big bar area. Great for families dining and outside seating available when it's nice out.

Great service, great drinks, went for afternoon lunch for some good Irish food…read more We had fish and chips, shepherds pie and my husband had the cheesesteak.

Amazing Irish pub, cold beers, better food chipotle chicken sandwich DELISH!…read more Very local spot 10/10 recommend

Went for st paddys day and had a wonderful time! There were irish specials but I was so curious…read moreabout the chicken and waffle sandwich, and I'm glad I was! It was delicious! The waffle fell apart a bit but that was expected and it didn't change how well the flavors went together. The staff was attentive and pleasant, and the bar was very spacious. Overall, great tavern!

The atmosphere was o.k. Room small. Would not be a good place for a large group for dinner…read more Booths and table available. Service was good, with attentive waitress. Selection was limited on menu for low calorie vegetable dishes for dinner. This is a restaurant for bar and pub fare. One of the knockout items were the freshly baked chips, that were fabulous. Unfortunately, no salsa and a tablespoon of guacamole came with it. Waitress was nice in getting more with NO charge.

Such a great spot! The beers are fresh, creative, and seriously good -- something for everyone. But…read morethe food really surprised me (in the best way). Unique options you don't see everywhere and everything we tried was delicious. Fun vibe, friendly staff, and just an overall great place to hang out. We'll definitely be back!

I've been here several times and the beer is consistently delicious. They brew a variety of beers…read moreand offer alternatives to beers so you can bring any one. There is something for every one.

The oldest pub in Philly - 1860. A distinct odor of cherry wood and beer graciously emanated thru…read morethe pub causing a smile on my face. Ordered a craft brew from Philly and New Jersey, both tasty and needed after a long walk around the city. An Irish sports pub with strong ties to the city. The little bell sounds and the bartender grabs food orders out of the dumbwaiter that is littered with stickers - been a long time since ive seen one of these. The gender assigned men's bathroom was upstairs and it had a wide urinal trough which was an interesting nostalgic touch to the old bar.

Loved this place. I was in town for a few days, staying in Center City, and decided to check it…read moreout. Went around lunchtime on a Friday, and got a seat at the end of the bar. Barkeep was super friendly (found out we are from the same town), service was great even with a big lunch crowd, and had I fun chatting with other employees as well as some guests that sat next to me. Appreciated the decor, especially their liquor licenses from the 1800s! Will definitely being returning the next time I'm in Philly.

Old State Tavern gets a solid 4 stars because it has a fairly extensive menu with several different…read moreburgers and sandwiches to choose from, all for a great price! Each burger + fries is like $14. That's really good! And the burgers were really solid. Everyone was happy! The beer selection was meh, but it'll get the job done. Lager, pilsner, IPA, probably some stout or some such... something for everyone, I reckon. When you walk in, there is a good to fair chance that it'll be full of regulars watching a Phillies game or some such. Just sit yourself, order the food from the bar, enjoy the food for not much money, and be glad that you stopped in. I also got the buff chick cheesesteak. Solid. Not amazing, but definitely solid. Really good fries. I'll stop in again.

This place is always solid-pretty much a local bar, great place to watch a game-Phils were on last…read moretime I visited. Waitstaff is the best around-they all help each other in the name of good service. Patrons are always cool, never any drama. A bit loud inside, but then again, it's a bar. Food is always consistent-good wings, cheesesteaks, fries, burgers-can't go wrong with any items on the menu. Great place to hang out, they really seem to care about their customers.