Cellar Dog is a solid 4.5 stars, rounding up. (I haven't been to their NYC location, so rating the…read morePhilly one on its own merits.) Shout out to the friendly staff, especially bartender Tahj! Speaking of bars, Cellar Dog has beer, wine, and cocktails. And a house green tea shot. Hungry? They've got typical bar food. I like their Cellar dog - a hot dog is perfect with almost any drink, especially at a reasonable $4 (credit accepted). I've been here on quiet nights, and haven't experienced a cover charge (yet). There's a stage for live performances, and plenty of TVs playing sports (usually). Like pool? There's +4 tables available when you're feeling competitive.

Been here before. Great place to chill with friends. Jazz music tonight. Pool tables are the long…read moretable but lots around to play with your crew. Was here for a Yelp event. Decent assortment of apps. I liked the crab cake bites. Other item were ok. I'd recommend this place for a fun evening with friends. And live music depending on your taste and the band of the night.

I was more than pleasantly surprised when we walked into this bar. I thought for sure it was going…read moreto have a stinky pool hall vibe, but it was tastefully decorated all things Philly, the tables were spaced well enough apart, all of the bar counters were unique, the bartenders were friendly, and they had a large selection of drinks available both upstairs and downstairs. We only stayed for a few drinks on a slow night, but I'd definitely go back and would recommend to anyone looking for a casual drinking spot with the option for a game or two.

Stopped in as a team from a work dinner. Great for a few billiards games, basketball or…read moreshuffleboard. Clientele was primarily people from work as well ordering drinks and some food. It's a large area with many pool tables. Great for large groups.

Sketchy neighborhood didn't put me off, but the horrific smells in the ladies room on two separate…read moreoccasions, along with the lack of soap and only cold water coming out of the tap, grossed me out. Combine that with the fact that staff and customers were coughing into their HAND (not sleeve) and then touching things. NO thanks.

They definitely were playing some fun music that night. It's a shame the photo booth was not…read moreworking. Great place. Great music when they have that 90's euro disco music. The man selling the food in the back was very nice at beginning of the night when it got more crowded, I think he took on more than he could handle and was not very nice. Very snappy at that point. I still bought one of the pupusas & to me, it did not taste great. I would definitely return here again. It's very easy to miss though if you're driving by.

Love when people pull up and play a music so loud it's a concert for the entire neighborhoodread more

My fave Kensington dive bar. Bartenders don't ever skimp and the atmosphere is chill. The have…read moredecent frozen drinks. Henny colada is my fave so bomb.

Went on a Friday night for a CHOP-sponsored event, and the place was lively. There are plenty of…read moreping pong tables, so it never felt too crowded or hard to get a game in. One thing that really stood out was the complimentary coat and bag check, such a nice touch and made everything feel easy and well-organized. We ordered a charcuterie board to snack on. Some parts were good, like the hummus, which was smooth and flavorful. A few of the veggies, though, seemed a little less fresh than expected, like the carrots and cucumbers, which were softer and a bit dry instead of crisp. The pita was also slightly on the dry side. It might have just been an off batch, but worth noting. Service overall was very attentive. At times, dishes and drinks were cleared a bit quickly--especially while I was in the middle of playing ping pong--but it really just reflects how prompt and on-top-of-things the staff are. On the flip side, they also help collect stray ping pong balls and keep buckets refilled, which makes the whole experience much smoother and more fun. Overall, it's a great spot for a night out with friends. You're really coming here for the ping pong and the energy, and on that front, it definitely delivers.

SPIN is cool. I've been here a couple times for work functions, and the food and drinks are always…read moregreat. You don't have to play ping pong, but it is fun and simple and a good time. We came recently as paying customers on a double-date and had a great time again. If you're playing ping pong you can eat and play at the same time, but it's a little awkward because there's only so much room for your food. Overall, the food was pretty good. Nothing amazing. Well, except for the grilled Korean chicken sandwich; that was the highlight. Other dishes like the fries and the burger, per my husband-- were just simply passable. The truffle fries were much better than the ones that showed up with my sandwich, which by the way I had no idea came with the dish. So, I paid for fries twice. The ambiance is cool, very instagrammable, but it is super loud. I don't know how anyone could talk to each other. Cool if you're playing ping pong and just hanging, but don't think you're going to catch up with an old friend here. Not unless they have a more subdued experience earlier in the day. We came on a Saturday night and I had to be right up on my friend to hear her.

Fishtown Tavern is an excellent dive bar right in the heart of fishtown. Walking in you get a great…read moreatmosphere and vibe to the place. You can tell this is a great local watering hole. The drinks are great with daily happy hour M-F. They also have a select in the kitchen food wise. I got their burger and it came fully loaded with two patties and all kinds of fixings. This is a great local cheap spot to get great food and drinks.

Great corner bar. I don't always love the selection of beers on draft, but that doesn't prevent me…read morefrom finding something I enjoy. Also! Don't sleep on the food! No frills, but consistently high quality. I'm partial to the BLT but the burger is great, too.

The most charming and delightful pool hall in the world. Not too big, not too small, BYOB, nice…read moretables.

Convenient. They have parking and the price was $10 per hour. There is a parking lot but it can get…read morecrowded. The only downside is the place reeked of cigarettes. Besides the cigarette smell, this is a nice small business to comfortably play pool.

Okay. This place was the place to be BEFORE the renovation and now....its a total vibe! I didn't…read morethink it could get any better. I am by no means an edm/house music kind of person and that's what they played on every floor but I found myself jamming and feeling free. The amount of space there now is, is awesome as you don't feel overstimulated by the crowd. The fact that there's an outdoor area for people to smoke/just get some fresh air without having to leave the venue was something I didn't think I'd love so much. Absolutely would recommend this for everyone to take their friends out for a night out One thing to note - it was ticketed to get in and was $17 but I'm not sure if this is a thing that happens often

The Barbary reopened!…read more It's aight. I feel like I might be having my "old man shakes fist at cloud" moment: the place is clean. The numerous toilets and sinks all work. There's not a single bumper sticker or graffito to be seen. And drinks are still 2025 cheap... I think. But the inside is just kinda all black and neon... like "hey, we're cyberpunk now." Barbary, you were already cyberpunk when you were just regular punk existing at the edge of technological apocalypse, bro. Cyberpunk is crusty and biohacky, but I don't even know if that's what you're going for. Anyway, the place is nice. It even has what looks like a little bottle service area. I think back in the 2010s Barbary, the closest thing to bottle service would have been the dancing proletariat seizing the means of drunkenness from the owners and sharing cheap tequila amongst the people. And that's what I miss the most. Did the Barbary lose the jank and lack of maintenance money that made it an institution, or am I just old? The answer is yes.

Interstate Drafthouse has a pretty standard looking pub and drink menu, but the food was good and…read morethe margarita I got was sufficiently strong. The wings were good (pro tip: not all of the wing flavor options were listed on the menu), and I was pleasantly surprised by their French toast churros, which totally stole the show! From the outside, the restaurant looks tiny but it didn't feel cramped inside. Despite it being the afternoon of the Super Bowl qualifying Eagles game, it wasn't deafening loud and our waitress was superb.

Very much a local dive bar experience. Both the Flyers and the Phils were playing ,so everyone was…read moredrinking and ordering food at the same time. One waiter for the whole place-drinks were good but the service was super slow. Just average food. And waiter never brought my change back. Got tired of waiting so just left.

We went for restaurant week. Awesome menu! I'm gluten free and there were so many options. The…read morerestaurant has very high ceilings and is quite loud so it can be a bit hard to hear if you're looking for an intimate dinner. My drink was just so so and pricy

TLDR: What was once a great place, has lost its way…read more We've been regulars at Fringe Bar, always enjoyed their trivia night and the food -- but they've lost their way in a most dramatic fashion and a moment when it mattered. We booked a table weeks in advance for a fun family meal, but upon arrival the maitre d' informed us that the inside restaurant had been closed for a mariachi musical evening and they were going to seat us on a picnic table outside. Putting aside the fact that it was 90 degrees and muggy, and that one of our guests was 85 years old, we said "ok." The appetizers and drinks came promptly and then suddenly, we were blasted with mariachi music out of a speaker next to our picnic table. We asked the manager to turn the music down and it was ok for a little while, but then someone came outside and turned it back up. It was so loud, you couldn't speak. And remember: this was the Fringe Bar - blasting Mexican music was not what we signed up for. We politey but firmly told the waiter that if he wanted a good tip, he would turn the music down, and he said that since we were a party of five, our tip was automatically charged. WTF! Fortunately, the manager got it, and she turned the volume down again. And it stayed down for the rest of the meal. The food was not as good as previously -- the chicken sandwich was overcooked and dried out, the rice bowl as underseasoned and the rice was overcooked, and the french fries soggy, not crisp. The caesar salad lettuce was crisp. Thankfully! When the check came, it totaled $310 with the 20% automatic tip. I had ordered a Tito's on the rocks and they charged an extra dollar for Tito's and an extra $5 for the "rocks". I wish I had kept the receipt because I would posted it. This was the first time that I was charged for the "rocks". Rather than complaining again, I'm posting this review for others to see. Fringe Bar - adios (para siempre)