Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen is a must if you're in the Independence Park area of Philly! My wife and I visited while we were there and loved it! They aren't lying when they say that they have an extensive beer menu! I had a Dancing Gnome Kolsch which was very good and then a Corsendork Christmas Ale which was fantastic! I normally don't like spiced beer, but this one was perfect! My wife and I shared the cheese and salumi plate which was so delicious! My only re is not getting the large! My wife had the crispy chicken sandwich which was really good. The crust was crunchy and the chicken was tender and juicy. I had the porchetta sandwich which was recommended by our waiter and was SO DELICIOUS! It is a must! At first my wife was concerned about the limited menu. They may not have an extensive menu but what they do, they do right! Our waiter was really great and very welcoming, especially as we were from out of town. The place has a rustic vibe which fits with its old town location. We loved it! If we ever find ourselves back in Philly, we will definitely visit Glory again! read more

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Pretty good overall! Considerably big space for Philly. They had an upstairs too but I am not sure why it wasn't open during majority of the night. When the big crowd from the conference left they opened the upstairs. The Mac and cheese is SO GOOD. Very creamy and rich, the bread crumbs were an amazing surprise edition. This fatty finished it before the beer came. Lots of beer choices. I took off a start be size they were under staffed. So we were just waiting around for the check and the waitress kept forgetting what we asked for. Honestly, not her fault. There were like ~100 people and only 3 employees that I saw. So no designated waiter for tables. These poor 3 employees were the bartenders and the table waiters. read more

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We stopped here for lunch and immediately loved the funky vibe in a historic building. The food was delicious - my husband liked his pork belly sandwich + salad, and my kids deemed the Mac'n' cheese the best they've ever had (it was pretty frickin' delicious). Unfortunately not much in the way of protein options for vegetarians - though they do have some veggie friendly appetizers and salads. I opted for a salmon burger which was pretty decent (just not a big fish eater). The service was fantastic and the beer was cold and tasty, all in all a great stop! Shout out to Sally our server! She was great! read more

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My husband and I had a solid dinner at Glory recently. It wasn't too packed around 8pm, but there were a few people at the bar. We ended up ordering and sharing a couple sandwiches. They were good, though the Porchetta sandwich could have used a bit more meat on it. We subbed in mac and cheese as a side and that was delicious, so would definitely recommend that! read more

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The spicy chicken sandwich really did hit! Loved the renovated-yet-authentically-historic vibes. Please go ahead and try the the F.O.S... somewhere along the trajectory of human history, the art of the French onion crouton had died, but it is resurrected here at Glory. Glory really has a lot going for it -- namely it offers the unison of a great location (a quaint setting in an authentically-Philadelphian neighborhood) + excellent food for the price. If the Penn's Landing area picks back up with all of the new renovations, it Old City we get a breath of fresh life. Until then, Glory is just one of its under-appreciated secrets. read more

Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen - Beer Bar Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Always a local favorite but totally would be worth a trip even if I wasn't local! The beer list is extensive and well-curated, the food is really good, the music is terrific, and Dave and the team are incredibly friendly and welcoming. They even have great happy-hour specials! read more

My coworkers and I decided to go to Glory after an enthusiastic recommendation from a friend. As soon as we walked in, we immediately liked the vibe and thought this was a great recommendation. The service was second to none. Attentive, but not overbearing, and our glasses were never empty (water and wine). The food portions were generous, but not too much. My friends ordered salads and I ordered the cheese and salumi board. The small one was perfect for how hungry I was and the half carafe of wine was the perfect amount. All in all we really enjoyed our time at Glory and I will definitely be back when I'm back in Philly. read more

Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen - Small cheese and salumi board with a half carafe of wine! - Beer Bar Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The restaurant is casual and does not require reservations. I enjoyed the atmosphere because it was lively and had options to sit at the bar or get a table. The service was standard, was not too busy on a weeknight. The food looked promising from the menu's descriptions, but did not stand out as far as taste. I would only dine here again if it was convenient, but there are so many other tastier options in Philly. read more

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Great draft list. Food was above average for a drinking establishment. Large tables that seat 10, so this place seems perfect for my friend group meet up I am planning. Ambiance is inviting with the all wood interior for a beer drinking session. Also, they spin vinyl records which makes this very nostalgic. Service was friendly and accommodating. read more

Here for a private event. Service food and atmosphere were all excellent. Great bar tending, no such thing as "no we can't make thst". Not sure about the every day downstairs, but the upstairs event space was a blast. Yeah, I pretty much like this place . read more

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We ate at Glory for our monthly guys lunch and it was fabulous. The food was amazing. Everything is scratch made and very well prepared. The service was friendly and efficient. I highly recommend it if a very good gastro pub is what you're looking for. read more

Stopped here with some friends as our first stop on the Brews and Clues tour. Got the sour peach, it was really great! Friends got some beers which they enjoyed. The service was great, really attentive staff. read more

Great food, great and hard to find beer, and great service. Also is in historic old Philadelphia, but certainly is well above a normal tourist trap restaurant. Highly recommended. read more

Don't pass up on the porchetta sandwich!! What a surprise smack of flavor with every bite. Yummy white cheddar Mac. Wings were good too but that porchetta sandwich should not be missed! read more

Food -Wasn't too good.I didn't take my food with me.I left it Service - AMAZING/Nice people ,Even tho the food wasn't good I still tipped Ambiance -clean & loud Mac and cheese didn't have any flavor too it and the chili was bland Needs more love and seasoning. read more

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Friendly and attentive service, lengthy beer list, tasty food. What more does one want?!? Wings were a fine starter and the Reuben was great. Thick-cut pastrami, not too much kraut & thousand island dressing & crispy bread for a satisfying crunch. The house saison was a winner & Ellen greatly enjoyed a can of Coastal Sunshine Smoothie Sour Ale. All-in-all, we'd come back. read more

Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen - Glory Beer, Bar & Kitchen's very own Saison. On draft & most refreshing. So nice the beer menu lists pour size & ABV. - Beer Bar Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place is the perfect vibe for a delicious meal. We walked in and were seated immediately. Ordering the Octupus as an appetizer, it can out within 5 minutes. The beer was amazing, I had never had better. Finally, the food came out as swiftly as the appetizers. For 4 of us, the meal was AMAZING, and we all gobbled it up!!! This is 100% a place that we would go to, maybe just for a quick beer and great meal!! read more

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Friendly staff offering good service. Sat outside on the Piccini benches in the street. Felt a little strange when the buses would drive by and you could just reach out and touch them. Food was good. My crispy chicken sandwich that I added bacon to was very good. Nice flavor combination and the thick well done bacon just made it better. Everyone else also reported enjoying their meals. The burgers came out cooked as requested. The octopus was tasty. The fries could have been a bit more cooked. Overall a nice place to have lunch and drinks in the city. read more

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We felt so taken care of! The bathroom 10/10 fully stocked, you can get loud, their beer is great, food is great, and you can visit any time they're open and have an off the charts experience. Service is quick and attentive and everyone is hot. We love Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen read more

Good beer list. Lots of stuff on draft, lots of selection by the can & bottle, in a cool part of the city, not terribly expensive... It ticks the boxes! I'm not sure what the crowd is usually like - I went on a Monday and had no trouble getting a drink or finding a place to sit. I have no idea if it is typically like this. My guess is no because it is a pretty cool place. They have TVs if you want to watch a game or something. Probably best to call ahead and make sure they'll be showing it. They also have food. I did not partake, but others did and seemed to enjoy what they were eating. read more

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Hands down the best sandwich I have ever had in my life. I have eaten in this city for the last 35 years and I have never had anything better. read more

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Stopped in for a late lunch. Bar was somewhat crowded and we sat at a table in the back. The server was efficient and knowledgeable. The drinks and food came timely and the food was pretty good. I had a Kilbasa sandwich with the mac&cheese. Both were outstanding. The others seemed to like their selections. If in olde city area of Philly, not a bad place to stop. They had a huge beer selection. Like most places in this end of town the building was old and decrepit, but it was still standing. Glad we chose this stop. read more

Nice spot in Old City area of Philadelphia. Huge beer selection as well as full bar if you're looking for a cocktail. Good food on a menu that's in line with many others in the same space. Friendly people having a good time read more

I've actually visited Glory Beer twice - once with fellow Elites for drinks after PingPod, and then a few months later with my OG friend and his new boyfriend. They visited from Virginia and were staying at the nearby Wyndham Olde City Hotel. It's a cool place, with solid food and a substantial beer & cocktail list. OG and I got variations of the burger, which was ah may zing. His man got the French onion soup which was reported to be "decadently delicious". I had no idea before this that soup would be described as "decadent". Service was fine both times I visited. The bartenders often do food service too and despite the massive juggling, they go this very well. My tiny pet peeve would be the QR codes for menus. I am old fashioned this way. I like printed menus better. We walked both times I went, parking is street or pay garage, it's Old City so finding "free" street spots is very difficult and usually involves expert parallel parking skills. I'll definitely be back next time I'm In the city. read more

Good selection of beer and friendly staff. They have several locally brewed options on draft. It wasn't too busy on a Sunday, bathrooms are downstairs and we're clean. read more

We were in Philly for the day and were excited to try this spot as it's listed as a dog friendly places . unfortunately they aren't so we were not able to try them. Please update your filters as this is misleading to people from out of town :( read more

Oh man, I am not a yelp lady. But this place deserves it. The bartender (who I'm maybe discovering is Dave, one of the owners?) made me a Negroni with a local gin and it was possibly the best Negroni I've ever had. On top of the phenomenal recommendations, he was funny and patient and sweet with the rest of my not-so-sober group. All that aside, any place with a Hall & Oates themed bathroom that plays a variety of vinyl records including New Order, with a bartender who can find you a beer with whatever weird preference you may have, is worth the trip. I may have to come to Philadelphia more often just to visit Glory. read more

The cocktail I got was good and affordable. Burria grilled cheese was definitely worth the try, wish I could have finished the whole thing. Staff was nice, what you typically get from bar staff so don't go in expecting the red carpet. read more

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Was here a few weeks ago for a private party on the second floor. We were able to find street parking two blocks away so that was great! It's got a nice feel-sort of farmhouse/industrial in a good way! The drinks and food were great! Chicken fingers, hummus, etc. Music was playing and that was kind of loud considering the type of event it was and most people were talking/having conversations. I'd like to go back, sit on the first floor and try some other foods they are known for! read more

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My favorite beer spot in Philly. If you love trappist ales, Belgian oddballs, an unbelievable selection of craft brews and imported European stuff, this is where you'll find the best of the best. Along with being a purveyor of bottomless beer knowlege, Dave is just hilarious. There's only 1 TV, in the place, and 1,000 records that are spun randomly on an actual turntable. read more

I remember when you were a place called Mad River, and I used to get completely tanked inside of you while dancing to late '00s and early '10s era top 40. Your floors were sticky. I contributed to sticky floors and general mid 20s male douchebaggery. We've both grown up, haven't we, Glory Beer Bar (& Kitchen)? Well, your prices are still kinda stuck in 2009. Do you have a rich benefactor or something? Never mind. I don't care. You have a kickass beer list, respectable snacks (hummus and fries all day, baby), and your collegial-but-not-post-college atmosphere speaks to my spirit, who still wants to be out and about enjoying life, without indulging his frattier, douchier, drunker other spirit, who wants to drink five citywides and fall asleep in the stairwell. I especially enjoy the outdoor seating. What a mid-late 30s thing to say. Keep doing your thing, Glory. You got this. read more

Been a few times while on visits to PA! Such a gem in the Old City. They are easily able to accommodate larger groups of people with offerings for everyone. Yet, is still somehow a low key, cozy place to spend a cold afternoon or evening. I recently had one of their roasted salads with fried chicken, which was amazing. read more

Came for board game night. The bar has two floors, with the first floor with the most beer selections. The floors are spacious and the second floor has numerous tables to hold a gathering. The service was good, especially the second floor where the bartender would carry food to our tables even though we didn't know where we would be sitting. Ordered Birria Grilled Cheese and Common Roots Snowy Mound beer. Took about 15 mins before I got to dive into my food. The Birria sandwich is an interesting Mexican American twist. Each dip of the cheese and steak sandwich into the onion flavor soup tasted pretty good. The dark beer was great since it wasn't too bitter and ended with a smooth finish. read more

Ordered the chicken sandwich with fries. Excellent. Atmosphere was great and the bar tenders were attentive without being overbearing.

Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen is perfect. Wonderful service, great beer, delicious food -- what else do you want? Cool interior? Vibe? It has that, too. With a dozen business associates, we took over. I tried a couple of appetizers, wings and mozzarella sticks, both were some of the best I've ever had. This is definitely not your typical beer bar grub. I also ordered a KIELBASA SANDWICH [$16, 4.5 stars] on a pretzel bun with housemade sausage. Wow. Didn't love the apple-beet slaw, but I appreciate the attempt. Served with crispy potatoes. Everything was delish. Loved. I'll be back again, for sure. read more

Really like this place. I always try to come here when I hit Philly. Several Belgian beers on tap and the food is great here. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and they play funky alternative music. Hits all the mark for a good bar... at least for me. Will definitely be back read more

If I still lived in Philly, this would be my go-to beer bar. I can say that with confidence because it is indeed the go-to beer bar for a few of my friends in the city. As a non-regular, I was treated as an after thought on my second visit with a few friends. Our server was close with my friends, doted on them throughout, and then would start walking away until I said excuse me. It happened several times including when I wanted to pay and was annoying, though not enough to deter a return one day. Their beer list is stellar, both for drafts and bottles/cans. On my first visit, a friend and I made a reservation and sat streetside. It was perfect weather to be outside. For my second visit (three days later), my friends opted to sit inside since we're all fully vaxed. I didn't order food either visit, but my friends' pita and burger entrees looked great. Glory has a great location on 2nd and Chestnut in Old City. It served as a nice launching zone for a mini walking tour of my former home. After several years away, it was interesting to view everything in a new light. You can find their latest beer list on Untappd, which is always convenient. I'm sure I'll be back someday. read more

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Came here randomly on a Saturday night and I'm so glad we did! I got a burger with fries and it is one of the best burgers I have ever had. My only complaint is that the ketchup tasted funny, so my fries were not as enjoyable as they could have been. We also ordered the mac & cheese as an appetizer and it was so delicious. Definitely stop by if you're in the area. read more

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Restaurant and dining out has drastically changed since the onset of Covid. This was the first time in a long time that I've been able to enjoyed outside dining. It was a cool Autumn night downtown Philadelphia, however the company was great and the customer service was warm. Our server was extremely detailed to keep a safe distance, offer hand sanitizer, and wore face mask. I felt comforted and safe, Which is so significant during this pandemic. I ordered a sirloin sandwich with french fries which arrived piping hot and tasted wonderful, but the real surprise was pint of cherry beer, which I thoroughly enjoyed. This restaurant boasts a wide variety of beers. We toasted and celebrated a much-needed night on the town. I had a great time and I will visit again. read more

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Dave and the staff were awesome! Food was delicious! Great place to stop for great atmosphere and great food/drink!