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Delicious food, friendly staff and a fun atmosphere. There is inside seating as well as an outdoor area where you order food. Mostly German menu but there is a Classic Burger that is really good. Hand cut fries are delicious and the soft pretzels are so warm. The cheese dip is really good too. Ice cream is so creamy and the chocolate pretzel milkshake is incredible. My compliments to the chef!
Amazing place. Inside and outside area with games, fire pits, patio heaters and food. Lots of beer and drink options. Food menu is pretty good with a decent number of veg and vegan options.
The atmosphere alone is what gets this it's rating. The sunny courtyard with large trees, brick architecture, and plenty of large oak tables makes this amazing on a sunny day. They even have vendors on the outskirts of the courtyard on some weekdays. Inside has nice tables with good warm lighting and a ping pong table. That being said, the beer is decent and the canned beer is pretty pricy (upwards of $15 or so). I know that must be a philly thing but I'm still not use to canned alcohol being so expensive. They can come in a stien which is good but not a big deal for the size. They also have beer cocktails which not many breweries can say and even though I didnt have the coctail I tried the beer it goes with and can tell it would be a good choice. The staff was friendly and helped with recommendations and samples. We are more hazy people and there weren't any even with their big list but I think that is just not their style. They have tones of janga games but no other boardgames which was a little disappointing but not a big deal either. Overall a great place to go with big groups esspecially in good westher.
Still love it here. ESP on a beautiful day. It's a great place to come for a bite and beer.
Really cool spot to drink outside on a nice day. Chill vibes, good crowd. The cheese that came with the pretzel was randomly so bad though
We enjoyed this place has a very cute outdoor area. However too busy to enjoy during the weekend but if you have time to hit here on the week days much quieter and nice. The German food is yummy they serve.
Food is good (especially the soft pretzels), beer is good, but it's hard to leave without smelling like a bonfire
My first time to this venerable Starr attraction, and sorry to say, I wasn't overly impressed. While I love creative adaptive reuses of old literal brick & mortar 19th Century buildings, and Frankford Hall delivers on that score with large spaces, red brick walls, concrete floors and rusty iron beams, struts and huge glass windows and portable walls, the kitchen left a lot to be desired. Loved the German beer selection, but found the execution of basic standards to be lacking. My Pork Schnitzel Sandwich was on a decent seeded Martin's Roll, but offered little flavor beyond the drippy mustard sauce that covered my fingers with each pick up. That the server doesn't deliver napkins, condiments, nor flatware, is frustrating enough, but when the dish calls for those necessities, yet doesn't provide them, it shows a lack of concern for the customer. Sure, we can walk over to a self service station to get them ourselves, but none of that is immediately apparent to a first timer. My son asked for their standard cheese burger w bacon, served medium finish. What he got was well done. The steak knife stabbing it in the heart was an ironic twist, because it symbolized what he received - a manslaughtered sandwich with the murder weapon still sticking out of the corpse. How is that even possible when the menu is so limited that execution should have been perfected long ago? On the other hand, the tagalong fries were also overdone, but sufficiently crispy and nubby to actually be enjoyable. We were excited when we walked in and saw how well preserved the old factory floor was, and appreciated the layout of inside/outside space, the bar and the large windows and roll up garage door walls. We left knowing that we couldn't eat the atmosphere, and the kitchen didn't hold up its end of the bargain. Time for new eyes to find the right vision for this unique venue. The current view just isn't making it these days. But, then again, maybe the supersized Bavarian Pretzels tell a better story.
Great place to hangout with friends - with both covered and outdoor garden with picnic tables. Its self-service - you order beer/drinks and food from the counter and can sit on any available tables. We went on a Saturday afternoon during Octoberfest and had a great time.
Fantastic vibes, stellar beer list, delicious no fuss food menu, and arguably the best spot in Philly for your easy-to-plan group outing. I was hanging with some girlfriends on a rainy summer Saturday afternoon, and it wasn't overly busy. We easily found an a spot indoors and grabbed our beers from the bar, with big kudos to the knowledgeable bartenders. I told him what I usually tend to enjoy and he poured me the "kristal" on draught, which suited me perfectly. As time went on and the sun came out, it seemed like the entire neighborhood came out to play in the giant beer garden. I really enjoyed the burger here and also appreciated the reasonable prices all around. Really looking forward to my next trip and excited for a summer enjoying the neighborhood and Frankford Hall.
Honestly there were soooo many people here on a friday afternoon and rightfully so! The staff was so kind i asked if someone could clean our table we wanted to sit at and immediately with no hesitation they did! The pretzel and cheese was honestly soooo yummy the cheese had a little curry taste with onions. It was top 5 favorite pretzels i have eaten and you have to get the cheese!!! It honestly is just a indoor outdoor feel place to have a beer super casual and great for games. We came and played jenga had a few beers and a pretzel. It was just a good activity for a friday afternoin. Next time i go up to Philly i will be back!!
The atmosphere is great, and it's a fun place to hang out! We ordered the giant Warm Bavarian Pretzel with the cheese dip. The pretzel was good, but we were not a fan of the cheese dip. For my meal I ordered The Classic Burger (single). The patty didn't have a ton of flavor, but the potato bun and fries were good. Overall, this is a great place to hang out and get some food and drinks!
10 days ago
Came in for an Eagles night game. Interior is spacious with lots of warm lighting. It's cold outside so the fireplace is on and smells like a campfire inside (it's late November). We tried a handful of beers. All pretty solid. The food on the other hand...not impressed. We ordered the wurst sampler and small pretzel with cheese. Wurst sampler was fine but nothing standout. Was hoping for slightly better for $33. Least favorite sausage was the kasekrainer. It was dry and too salty. Favorite was the weisswurst (very tender, moist, and meaty). All others were about the same. Good/average. The pretzel was soft and doughy but a little underwhelming. The cheese dip it came with was cold. Not sure if it was supposed to be cold but didn't love that. Overall I'd come back for another beer but would skip the food. read more
My favorite spot in Fishtown. Great German Beer Hall vibes. Amazing beer selection. The best German Food in the area. The bartenders and the workers at the food window are very patient, knowledgeable, and quick with their service. A must stop if you're in Fishtown. read more
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Hi John, thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted…
Delicious food, friendly staff and a fun atmosphere. There is inside seating as well as an outdoor area where you order food. Mostly German menu but there is a Classic Burger that is really good. Hand cut fries are delicious and the soft pretzels are so warm. The cheese dip is really good too. Ice cream is so creamy and the chocolate pretzel milkshake is incredible. My compliments to the chef! read more
The atmosphere alone is what gets this it's rating. The sunny courtyard with large trees, brick architecture, and plenty of large oak tables makes this amazing on a sunny day. They even have vendors on the outskirts of the courtyard on some weekdays. Inside has nice tables with good warm lighting and a ping pong table. That being said, the beer is decent and the canned beer is pretty pricy (upwards of $15 or so). I know that must be a philly thing but I'm still not use to canned alcohol being so expensive. They can come in a stien which is good but not a big deal for the size. They also have beer cocktails which not many breweries can say and even though I didnt have the coctail I tried the beer it goes with and can tell it would be a good choice. The staff was friendly and helped with recommendations and samples. We are more hazy people and there weren't any even with their big list but I think that is just not their style. They have tones of janga games but no other boardgames which was a little disappointing but not a big deal either. Overall a great place to go with big groups esspecially in good westher. read more
2 years ago
Food is good (especially the soft pretzels), beer is good, but it's hard to leave without smelling like a bonfire read more
3 months ago
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Hi Alice, thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you…
My first time to this venerable Starr attraction, and sorry to say, I wasn't overly impressed. While I love creative adaptive reuses of old literal brick & mortar 19th Century buildings, and Frankford Hall delivers on that score with large spaces, red brick walls, concrete floors and rusty iron beams, struts and huge glass windows and portable walls, the kitchen left a lot to be desired. Loved the German beer selection, but found the execution of basic standards to be lacking. My Pork Schnitzel Sandwich was on a decent seeded Martin's Roll, but offered little flavor beyond the drippy mustard sauce that covered my fingers with each pick up. That the server doesn't deliver napkins, condiments, nor flatware, is frustrating enough, but when the dish calls for those necessities, yet doesn't provide them, it shows a lack of concern for the customer. Sure, we can walk over to a self service station to get them ourselves, but none of that is immediately apparent to a first timer. My son asked for their standard cheese burger w bacon, served medium finish. What he got was well done. The steak knife stabbing it in the heart was an ironic twist, because it symbolized what he received - a manslaughtered sandwich with the murder weapon still sticking out of the corpse. How is that even possible when the menu is so limited that execution should have been perfected long ago? On the other hand, the tagalong fries were also overdone, but sufficiently crispy and nubby to actually be enjoyable. We were excited when we walked in and saw how well preserved the old factory floor was, and appreciated the layout of inside/outside space, the bar and the large windows and roll up garage door walls. We left knowing that we couldn't eat the atmosphere, and the kitchen didn't hold up its end of the bargain. Time for new eyes to find the right vision for this unique venue. The current view just isn't making it these days. But, then again, maybe the supersized Bavarian Pretzels tell a better story. read more
Great place to hangout with friends - with both covered and outdoor garden with picnic tables. Its self-service - you order beer/drinks and food from the counter and can sit on any available tables. We went on a Saturday afternoon during Octoberfest and had a great time. read more
Fantastic vibes, stellar beer list, delicious no fuss food menu, and arguably the best spot in Philly for your easy-to-plan group outing. I was hanging with some girlfriends on a rainy summer Saturday afternoon, and it wasn't overly busy. We easily found an a spot indoors and grabbed our beers from the bar, with big kudos to the knowledgeable bartenders. I told him what I usually tend to enjoy and he poured me the "kristal" on draught, which suited me perfectly. As time went on and the sun came out, it seemed like the entire neighborhood came out to play in the giant beer garden. I really enjoyed the burger here and also appreciated the reasonable prices all around. Really looking forward to my next trip and excited for a summer enjoying the neighborhood and Frankford Hall. read more
5 months ago
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Hi Joseph, we're glad to hear that you enjoy our beer selection and…
Honestly there were soooo many people here on a friday afternoon and rightfully so! The staff was so kind i asked if someone could clean our table we wanted to sit at and immediately with no hesitation they did! The pretzel and cheese was honestly soooo yummy the cheese had a little curry taste with onions. It was top 5 favorite pretzels i have eaten and you have to get the cheese!!! It honestly is just a indoor outdoor feel place to have a beer super casual and great for games. We came and played jenga had a few beers and a pretzel. It was just a good activity for a friday afternoin. Next time i go up to Philly i will be back!! read more
The atmosphere is great, and it's a fun place to hang out! We ordered the giant Warm Bavarian Pretzel with the cheese dip. The pretzel was good, but we were not a fan of the cheese dip. For my meal I ordered The Classic Burger (single). The patty didn't have a ton of flavor, but the potato bun and fries were good. Overall, this is a great place to hang out and get some food and drinks! read more
Looking for a place to grab a beer and a hang out with friends, this is the perfect place! There are several varieties of beer and a few different wines. We came with friends to grab a drink and try and watch the Heat vs Celtics game. After ordering our beers we spoke with a bartender to ask about putting the game on one of the TVs, we were in Philly and they just got eliminated from playoffs so we thought they might not want to watch. Luckily after asking who we were rooting for and letting him know the Heat he happily turned the TV (The Celtics and just beat Philly so he said he was bitter against Boston fans). We drank several beers, eventually noticed all the TVs were turned to the game and everyone was cheering for the Heat who ended winning the game. Great beer, great service and great looking food, I was too full to eat anything else. As mentioned previously this is a great spots for groups and a great place to grab a beer. read more
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I love going here with friends! Super fun and chill atmosphere. The food and drinks are delicious. They also offer a good amount of vegetarian and vegan options. Service is always so great. read more
Super cool spot, very similar to the beer halls in Germany where you sit at picnic tables with strangers who soon become friends. It is great for large groups, even groups with kiddos as they're family-friendly. They have a full bar, which they don't advertise, but it's there. Ask the bartender. Fantastic beer choices. My reason for the 4 stars is the food. It's good, don't get me wrong, but sorry it's all a la carte and expensive. The veal schnitzel was great but too small for a $22 price tag. The spaetzle was also great, but almost $7 for a little cup. They have both inside and outside areas and lots of TVs for those of us not into Jenga :-). We'll definitely be back but probably order some apps next time instead of spending $70 on food. *** update ****. NOT SHOWING SPORTS ON TV NOW AS PER MANAGER! Definitely a bummer and probably not going to go as much now read more
Frankford Hall is such an awesome spot to relax with friends and eat great food. I got the beerloma which I was obsessed with. It's Schofhoffer grapefruit beer with tequila and lime juice - it was so drinkable and refreshing so definitely recommend! For food, we ordered some pretzels, quark dip, potato pancakes with smoked salmon, and the schnitzel sandwich. Everything was really tasty, and the obvious must order is the pretzel with cheese dip. In the early afternoon, it's a pretty chill ambiance, lots of space, young families and gatherings. As it gets later, the vibe changes to more late night bar vibes - just something to keep in mind depending on what vibes you're going for. read more
I ordered delivery from Frankford Hall. I ordered the Käsekrainer sausage and the pretzel with cheese sauce. I was glad that everything was still slightly warm when it arrived. The sausage seemed small, but it was tasty. Good flavor, but at the same time not any better than a brat I can buy in the store and grill myself, assuming I get a Milwaukee based brand brat. Since I was ordering delivery, I think they decided to give me the overcooked pretzel. I do not believe I would have been served this in the restaurant. It had no flavor and the cheese sauce was no help. I have tasted a delicious beer cheese sauce, so that was disappointing that the cheese sauce couldn't elevate the pretzel. Frankford Hall is definitely what I would term a "one and done". read more
Lively German beer hall with lots of beers, wines, and beer cocktails. The giant soft pretzel and beer cheese is WOWZA. Definitely get the potato pancakes too. Good spot to kickback on a weekend afternoon and people watch! read more
1 year ago
It's a beer garden with way above average food. Definitely not your typical menu of so-so comfort food. They have delicious, traditional German dishes including Wiener Schnitzel, spätzle and a variety of homemade sausage. Your food is brought to you after ordering at the counter. There is indoor seating but in nice weather most people sit outside at the picnic tables. Most tables have umbrellas so there's plenty of shade. We were there on a Saturday afternoon and they had a live German band. The food was fantastic. The Wurst platter had all 5 of their German sausages and homemade kraut. The potato pancakes were very good as was the Wiener Schnitzel, spätzle and German potato salad. They also have gourmet burgers, fries and soft pretzels for the less adventurous. We'll go back when craving the foods we grew up eating. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Vaccinations required, masks required and there's both indoor and heated outdoor areas! During this pandemic, I really appreciate all the precautions. Service was a little aloof, but polite and quick. Most of the beers it seemed were from cans, not too much on tap. Their pretzels were so soft and warm! And pretty good cheese, which had unexpected onion in it, but I actually like it. Parking is a bit difficult but since it was a Sunday, it wasn't too bad. read more
5 years ago
Stopped here for lunch today with my hubby around noon. There were no lines and plenty of open tables. It's important to note, proof and vaccination and ID is required for all patrons. You will be turned away if you cannot provide both. The food was reasonably priced and very good. We ordered a frankfurter, cheese brat, fries and a pretzel with cheese sauce to top it off. To wash it all down we had a couple of beers. I'm not much of a beer drinker so I opted for a light grapefruit flavored beer: Schofferhofer. We sat outside and were kept warm by both the heat lamps and fire pit. It's a nice place to spend a few hours. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
On yelp and google Frankford Hall says they are dog friendly. Within the same week, I was allowed to bring my dog inside and out to the patio and then also denied entrance with my dog. The consistency is lacking and the lady at the door said, "yeah, you are right. It does say that but I'm saying no." read more
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Great place to stop and partake of an excellent menu of German drafts. Airy and naturally cool, comfortable large tables & benches to enjoy with great friends and family. I tried the grapefruit Hefeweizen and LOVED it! It was a very smooth German wheat ale and grapefruit blend. We shared a huge pretzel with cheese and different mustards. Their food menu brings back memories of the great beer halls of Munich... I reminisce about the Old Country with joy but don't miss it as much being here in Philly. Prost!!! read more
4.5 stars Located in the trendy (and funnily named) Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Frankford Hall is a casual German beer garden with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating, games like ping pong and Jenga, a wide selection of beers, and a surprisingly good selection of food too! For example, there were plenty of sausages to choose from, and my pick was the Currywurst, a pork sausage mixed with curry spices and sprinkled with curry powder on top. The sausage had a lean texture and a nice snap, and it was served in a soft roll along with sauerkraut on the side. It went perfectly with some of the mustard (sweet and dijon) and the curry ketchup you could help yourself to at the condiment bar. I also had the Veggie Burger, which was a hamburger made with an Impossible Burger patty, melted cheddar, pickles, onions, aioli, and a creamy "secret sauce." The veggie-based patty was completely convincing (I could not tell there was no meat!), and I also got a side of the cucumber salad, which had a light, creamy dressing and was garnished with dill and red onions. The only dish we got that was way under par was the Roasted Beet Salad. The concept of this dish was great, and the soft roasted beets were beautifully plated along with raisins, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, pickled onions, and arugula. However, the execution was off, as the beets were so salty that they were nearly inedible.. But the most iconic item to get here has to be the Warm Bavarian Pretzel, which was at least twice the width of my face and came with an addictively delicious, unctuous beer and cheese sauce, topped with onions and paprika! For a casual beer garden, the dishes here were surprisingly good, and everything came at a great value too! read more
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1210 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
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Are you still asking for Proof of Vaccination status even though the city doesn't require it?
Hello Samantha. Per the City of Philadelphia guidelines, we do not require proof of vaccination at this time. Masks are still required to enter the building and when not actively eating or drinking.
Are the s'mores and fire pits back yet?
Hi Chandni, they certainly are. Hope to see you soon!
Would a picture of our vaccination cards suffice or do you need the physical card?
I showed a picture and that was sufficient
What is the covid entrance policy--do you need to wear a mask--do you need to be vacinated?
Hello Michael. Thank you for your inquiry. All guests 12 & older must be vaccinated to enter Frankford Hall. Let me know if I can answer any further questions for you.
Do you have the fire pits and s'mores back?
Hi Alex, thank you for reaching out. The fire pits and S'mores are seasonal and we expect to have…
How long are your outside dining wait times on Friday evenings?
Hi Abi! If we begin a wait on Friday evenings it can range anywhere between 15 minutes to an hour, sometimes a little longer. Please feel free to call ahead and we can let you know the wait time prior to your arrival. Prost!
Do you still have s'mores kits to roast s'mores?
Good evening Chandni, Due to current city and state guidelines we are not offering S'mores . Hopefully we will be back to gathering around the fire pits and roasting S'mores soon!
Is there room to host a fundraiser here? Are there happy hour deals for large groups?
The space is big enough to host an event for a large group of people, it would just be getting permission from the management.…
Is it dog friendly? I see they have a ton of outdoor tables!
Within the same week I was allowed to bring my dog in and then denied at the door on another evening. There is a total lack of consistency and the lady at the door basically said it was her decision.
Do they watch game of thrones here? If not are any phila bars having got watch parties?
Yes! We are hosting watch parties every Sunday for season 7. We had a great turnout tonight. We hope to see you next week!
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