This might be my favorite bar in Philly yet! It's so quaint, sophisticated but not pretentious. Casual attire (we showed up after a tennis match and didn't get one side eye!Other patrons also wore cute/ smart casual fits!) The bartenders were so nice, speedy, and knowledgeable! They patiently explained to us the differences among some drinks and provided great recs based on our preferences! The customers/ patrons that are drawn to Grace and Proper are what make this place shine! We had a full dating intervention with strangers (we asked them for advice!) and it was so fun! This is the kind of place that makes you believe in humanity and whimsical connections again! The lighting indoors can be VERY dim as we were there around sunset. I think a few dim bulbs in the corner would still carry the vibe but make it less dark. We all had different kinds of cocktails and love the presentation and creative recipes! Will revisit more often! read more

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Our favorite spot in Philly! My husband claims that Claude AI recommended this place. We absolutely loved it! The entrance is so charming. With potted flowers all over the restaurant. Smattering of patio tables on both Eighth Street and Carpenter. When I saw it, I said yes before even looking at the menu. We ordered drinks at the bar and took them outside. It's very chic but also casual. There were mostly pairs or trios - no families. Not th. We saw people ordering a little bit of everything. Honestly, the menu looked great! The kale Caesar salad, the piri piri buffalo chicken dip, bacon wrapped plums, etc. The drinks were the best we had on our Philly trip! The Spanish Monk which had gin, lemon juice, frothed egg white and smoked paprika. I had the GGG which they carried over from their old menu. Can't remember what was in it but she said it was similar to Bee's Knees which is one of my favorite! There's self service still water and sparkling water in the back of the restaurant. Perfectly chilled. Perfectly bubbled! Such a lovely spot! read more

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Such a cute ambiance inside and out. The drinks are at a great price and creative - and most importantly tasted great! I can't wait to come back and also bring visitors/friends read more

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This is an interesting bar to grab drinks. The menu is cool. The vibe is chill. Ive never heard of this place before but I would definitely recommend. The bartenders were nice. The drinking water comes out the sink! Now wait! Before we jump to conclusions, the sparkling water comes out the sink which I thought was pretty cool. Now you do have it self serve which is fine. We didnt have any food as we just left dinner. read more

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I will start by saying that I had been wanting to come here for a long time. I somehow stumbled upon their Instagram page and was intrigued by all the Portuguese and Spanish influence (I am a Brazilian historian and have studied and traveled in Portugal and Spain). The wine and snacks did not disappoint. The Spanish cider, the vinho verde, and the sauvignon blanc were all perfect, and the Piri Piri chicken dip and tuna stuffed peppers were fun, distinctive bar food. What did disappoint was the service. From the moment I walked in I noticed how unfriendly the staff was. There was no greeting. No small talk (I tried). There was no interaction whatsoever. This is awkward considering the tiny size of the establishment. And we just never really felt welcome as a result. You order at the bar. Grab your own drinks. Grab your own water. And then of course comes the 20% mandated tip already on your bill. Perhaps this explains the indifferent service? Not sure I would go back despite the quality food and drinks. read more

Drink review: Saturday night this bar is packed. We ordered the good giving and game cocktail and twice bitten cocktail. Both were great! Twice bitten had a very strong spicy ginger taste. This drink definitely isn't for everyone. Good giving was much more palatable and had a really nice honey flavor. The gold flakes were pretty in the drink too! The inside of the restaurant isn't that big but thankfully there are some tables outside. read more

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Popped in for a mid afternoon rest and cocktails. Walked in and was warmly greeted. We were given menus and found a perfect table for two in the corner. First order for me was The Good Living & Game..... absolutely delicious. perfectly balanced and refreshing. The sober hubs ordered The Mockingbird....holy ginger goodness. Second order was an Espresso Martini (so delicious and coffee forward just like it should be) and the hubs Mocktail order wa Nurse Pepper made with tart cherry juice......drool worthy good. Portuguese rule! Eu te amo!! read more

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Listen I was not feeling this little spot. I needed some air and a server. I drink too much to be going to the bar for every drink. Wanted to try too many things and had too many questions. I was not interested in doing all that walking back and forth to the bar! It was not that big but it was hot. BUT, when the opportunity surfaced to moved to the bar --- we didn't want to leave. Be aware of the Buffalo dip, great flavor AND great HEAT!!! Seemed to be an all male staff that prepared the food, answered questions, let us taste test and made great cocktails. Not much Melanin in the place but everyone was verry welcoming and nice. That didn't stop us from enjoying all that Grace and Proper had to offer. read more

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My review is based on the drinks we had. We stopped by here before our dinner reservation. It's quite small so it was pretty packed when we walked in. But the bartenders were very efficient and nice when we were ordering. There are outdoor sitting that we took advantage of. The drinks are very yummy so which was a plus! The only downside is there's only one bathroom but hey, it's a small restaurant so it's understandable! read more

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I rarely write reviews, and this is the first negative one I have ever posted. As an owner and operator of multiple businesses in the hospitality industry myself, I know firsthand how challenging this field can be. However, after our experience today, I felt compelled to address this directly with the owner. We have been to your establishment multiple times. Each visit, I try my absolute hardest to be friendly and courteous to your staff, but we consistently leave feeling like some of the team (not all) are doing us a favor just by serving us. Your food is always amazing, but the service, quite frankly, is consistently unwelcoming and rude. I never want to write a review that hurts a business, but some of your staff is in desperate need of hospitality training. People work incredibly hard to afford your prices. While I understand and accept the automatic 20% gratuity, today would have been the first time in my entire life that I chose not to leave a tip. This wasn't an isolated incident, but today was the last straw. In this industry, we all know how difficult customers can be. But when you are someone who goes out of your way not to be difficult, yet you are still treated with disrespect, it leaves a incredibly sour taste in your mouth. Your culinary team is fantastic, and I thank you for the good meals, but I cannot overlook the poor impression left by your front-of-house staff. Unfortunately, we will not be returning. I am not telling people to avoid this establishment entirely--the food is worth trying--but if you are going to be in the hospitality business, you simply have to be hospitable. Remember you are just serving drinks not curing cancer !!! read more

Grace & Proper is a restaurant/bar with a fun, laid-back, young vibe. It's first come, first serve - you choose where you want to sit and order at the bar. There is a self-serve water station where you can choose from still or sparkling water. We went on a Saturday afternoon, and it was crowded the entire time, with a constant influx and outflow of patrons. We were also able to find street parking on the same street without issue. The food and drinks were pretty good, but there was nothing especially astounding. Service was also good; a waiter came and cleared the table multiple times in a timely manner, and they also explicitly explained the 20% gratuity that is included in the bill. What we ordered: Bacon wrapped plums: akin to bacon-wrapped dates with a garlic aioli that paired nicely. Bifana: a bit dry, but felt authentic to what you would find in the Iberian peninsula. Meatballs: the meatballs were delicious. The sauce was a bit tangy. Came with bread to soak up the sauce and some burrata. Tuna stuffed pepper: much smaller and spicier than we were anticipating, and sour as well. Not worth the price point, in our opinion. Drinks: wide selection of cocktails, wines, beers, and shots. We had the Porto Tonico, Good Giving & Game, and Twice Bitten, which were all good but not memorable. read more

Absolutely delicious drinks and a stand out wine and spirits menu. The vibe is very casual and feels like you're neighborhood watering hole, but it's much more sophisticated feeling and looking inside and it makes me feel great to be hanging out here. While the cocktails and bartenders are great, don't overlook the food menu! Snacks and bigger bites have amazing flavor with high quality ingredients on "easy" foods (bar nuts, bread/butter, sandwiches, soups!!!). Don't sleep on here for a light bite or do what my mom and I did and order a lot lol. read more

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I am so impressed with my recent experience here. I have walked by so many times and wanted to come visit ever since I saw that they have Super Bock on tap! We came for drinks recently and they were packed. It was a good scene with some high top seats, bar seats and a few tables outside. They have a variety of mixed drinks, wines and some light food for eating. We tried some of the desserts and they were okay, not super memorable but the service and vibes here were great. Can't wait to return soon! read more

A great spot to grab drinks but I HUGHLY recommend brunch! My Bloody Mary was so good (add on the millionaire bacon!) and the MEC was one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had. The daily donut was a very good shareable side to split with a friend. The cocktails are so unique and creative. There are options for any type of liquor. The bar service is great and all items come out relatively quickly. The staff is very friendly and chatty. Overall, a great queen village/Bella vista spot! read more

I have been to Portugal and loved it so I was so excited to try this place. The bifani was so so disappointing! First of all we got 2 very thin pieces of pork (not like the pictures show), it was like a bread sandwich with a thin piece of pork and it didn't taste as good as I expected. They sold out of the house wine. 20% gratuity included, I didn't mind because the staff was nice but I could see how that could annoy people. Cool interior but not worth going back to read more

Automatic 20% tip? Absurd. I was sitting at a high top table. I had to walk up to the bar order my drink and then they scream your name when it's ready and you go back to pick it up. What about that experience warrants an automatic 20% tip? It's kind of offensive. Also, the drinks are ok and the staff is snooty. I'll take my business elsewhere. read more

I live SO close to Grace & Proper but it took me over a year to finally visit! My husband and I always fawn over their logo and marketing, really loving all their social media and overall vibe, so we were happy to make plans to visit. We stopped in for HH with a few friends over the winter. The space is quaint, but we snagged a table for our party of 4. It was definitely tight but manageable. I would love to visit in the warmer months when we can take advantage of their lovely outdoor dining! The bar is super cute with lots of European-esque and cozy decor. It was decorated for the holidays during our visit too, which was lovely. We were there for happy hour, which is limited to only a few days a week so be prepared! Their HH menu is small but features some popular cocktails and a fair assortment of snacks. I opted for the Porto Tonico, which was so beautifully presented and had a delicious blend of flavors. It was a great cocktail and at a steal of a price! My dining parters similarly enjoyed their drinks, and we all appreciated that the servers came around for a last call before HH officially ended (that rarely happens any more, in my experience). I peeked through the rest of their drink menu, and it is quite expansive in terms of cocktails, spirits, wines, and beers; they definitely lean into their corner European bar persona! We shared some small plates with cheese and meats, which were perfect for finger foods while enjoying our drinks. The deli was all top notch and high quality! This was a lovely happy hour with friends, and I am glad we finally made it in! I would love to visit again for "M for Monday," Bom Dia on the weekends, or just another day to try more of their extensive drinks and other snacks! read more

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Very interesting place! Ordered a couple of rounds of cocktails, which was refreshing and great. You seat yourself and you order at the bar. The water is self-service. The bartenders were attentive and fast at making drinks and they cleared the table. The vibes were vibing. It's kind of out of the way, but worth the trip. I was annoyed at the automatic 20% tip added especially when there's a lot of self-service. I didn't see on the menu but I don't like the practice in general. read more

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Came in late on a Monday night before closing for a quick drink to take advantage of their late-night Monday drink & bites specials! The bartender was a little awkward in my opinion, but wasn't necessarily unfriendly. I just got a vibe that was a little off, but overall as a business, our party was very grateful they didn't make a big fuss about us coming 30 minutes before closing. We were respectful in the fact that we didn't wanna order anything that took too long nor required the kitchen to do a lot of work. I ordered the Boiler Maker (mezcal sipping drink) and my partner and friend ordered the Madeira. All smallish drinks to be consumed, but this was a nice little vibe and pit stop. We also ordered the Mortadella and another bread & meats type of place. Overall - our little quick stop here to end our Monday night was great. read more

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Great spot to hang out with friends. Casual vibe with rustic interior. There are more outdoor seatings to enjoy beautiful weather. We were sitting by the bar, the bartenders were really attentive. Besides them, there was a guy who prepped some food from the food station right in front of us, who could elaborately explain the menu and answered our questions. We felt right at home. The food menu is simple and does not many varieties. However, the drinks are very elaborate as evidenced by a whole array of liquors displayed at the bar They had some special menu displayed on a small board. Porto Tonico : really good summer drink. Very refreshing and not too strong. Pickled carrots with chili: spicy with balanced acidity and saltiness. I wish the portion was much bigger. Special menu item: asparagus with green goddess. So delicious, perfectly cooked asparagus served on a creamy goddess aioli. I uses bread to soak up that awesome aioli. Meatballs: definitely the highlight of my dinner. The meatballs were a bit dense but the star was the sauce. It was thicker than normal tomato sauce but it was garlicky and full of flavor and had some spicy kick. It was served with toasted crusty bread to soak up that sauce. Highly recommended. My husband had bufana. It had slices of roast pork which in my opinion was a bit tough. Pasteis de Nara was served warm and dusted with powdered sugar. Nice custard. Good way to end the night. Gratuity is already included in the bill. One of the bartenders told us about it while giving us the check. In my opinion, the food is a bit pricey . $9 for 5 spears of asparagus. read more

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When I walked by this place, I noticed it was Portuguese and I went to Portugal on my own a few years ago. It brought back some pleasant memories. Then I saw pictures and then I went in afterward. The alcohol is top notch, the food is not a lot but not too little and superb quality. Options for imported items and food combinations that blend well together for savory. Probably sweet treats if they offer any offer a similar experience but my stomach is only so big. Staff is friendly and they are on top of their game to let us know beforehand that tip is auto added 20% and have signage on their bar table too. Food is available until midnight which I love because it is quality food and not some completely unhealthy snacks only or nothing. I feel comfortable making the trip to visit this classy bar, especially if I can hang with a small group of friends or one friend because of all these set up natural "accommodations " in place. The orange wine was more like a white wine with a tinge of orange- not my personal fave but nothing wrong with it. I tend to prefer more sweeter tasting drinks. As you may know, fresh oranges are known in Portugal as well as the pastels de natas which they also offer here. I would be surprised if fresh orange juice is not an option here but I suspect it is. Grace and Proper, you help make Philly and Portugal proud! read more

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It's the correct vibes. Chill. Great service. Great food. It's the stable you need to go to read more

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I stumbled upon this place on google maps while searching for Portuguese egg tarts, and I knew I had to come! The egg tart and custard filled donut (reminded me of nai huang bao) were phenomenal, but their food was also amazing. We got two sandwiches on their fresh crusty Portuguese bread, and my favorite was the B.E.C (sweet n spicy crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted swiss gruyere). The meatballs with burrata and the caesar salad were also very good. The only thing was I wish it came with more bread!! The neighborhood/street corner location, bustling vibes, service, tableware, menu design, etc, were all spectacular! read more

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High prices, mid drinks, bad service. Been a few times for cocktails, and some are okay but many are pretty basic sours. Tried to go for brunch once but they kicked us out as we placed a $60 order for food and drinks because we brought almost empty coffee cups from a nearby cafe. Fair enough, but I consider that bad service. read more

Went to Grace and Proper on a weeknight, and it was fairly crowded. They didn't take reservation so it's up to lunch if you can get seating. We were lucky and got a table right away. It was dark and a bit difficult to get to the bar to place your orders for food or drinks. The bartenders were knowledgeable about the drinks and food being served. The drinks were delicious and reasonably priced. I had the Porto Tonico and my partner had a cocktail with a sour cherry liquor. We also had a flight of agave spirits, which was unique. It came with a mezcal, a raicilla that was so smooth, and a tequila in shallow, cute, ceramic cups with accompanying orange slices with worm salt. The food was okay. The bifana sandwich was not for us, it was sour and moist. We had meatballs which were better. The pastel de nata was tasty, but I preferred the bola de Berlim which was fluffy and soft but not overly sweet. I would definitely order their pastries again. read more

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This is a chic but casual wine n bites bar. The wine and spirits lists are expansive and the cocktails are herby, fresh, and smart. I had the Porto Tonico and was sold! The chic vibe is accompanied by casual, order at the bar service. It is often PACKED but if you can snag a small outdoor table it's a dreamy place to pop some olives and upscale cheeses. Do not recommend for with kiddos/stroller/dog. I will say, the bifana sando was not what I expected? Soggy bread, tough meat, and pale flavor. The meat and chips (thin sliced salami with truffle potato chips) was showstopping and the meatballs were perfect. Happy to have this in the neighborhood and will def be back for cocktails and wine!! read more

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Amazing neighborhood restaurant with Portuguese and Greek influence. Amazing beers , wines and creative foods. Really friendly staff and clientele. A hidden gem in Bella Vista read more

What a great Portuguese inspired bar! The vibes are awesome here - lots of different cocktail options and the staff is super accommodating. There is also food available but we only had drinks so will focus on that for my review. It's a nice spot in South Philly - a little tucked away from the CC area bars, but worth the trip! There's smaller tables lining the perimeter and the back and also bar seating where you can watch the bartenders shake up their magic. Great music, great drinks, and the motif is relaxed and transporting. Would recommend and try out a drink or two - you'll find yourself coming back!! read more

Been meaning to check this place out for a hot sec. I love a good cocktail, and they have everything you can think of - classics and unique drinks and a dark but warm / cozy vibe. I would love nothing more to be in here when it's snowing at night. We got a spicy tequila drink, a whiskey one and even a carrot one (that one wasn't our fav). They had some pisco so I'm planning on getting a pisco sour next time I'm there! Bartenders are attentive and know their stuff. If you sit at a table, you go up to order at the bar. Food will be dropped at your table. The only knock is the bartenders had the sink behind the bar running the entire time I was there, which irritated me more than it should have! read more

Stopped by this place after I had no luck at booked places around Little Italy. But I got lucky here, it's such a great place!! Lots of yummy bites. My absolute favorite was the white bean stew, dip some bread in it and it's so filling. I could seriously eat this every day!!! This is a bustling place with great drinks and servers are very helpful and friendly. This isn't a place for a sit down meal, but for chatting/meeting up with friends/getting some apps/tapas. read more

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insanity insanity insanity. this place is a hole in the wall with tapas that will rock your world. we sat outside, and got the mussels, dates with bacon, and meatballs. and some drinks! 10/10. busy so make sure to scope a spot. service was also timely considering how busy it was!! read more

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Meatballs with chipotle tinged sauce on a crispy roll are not to be missed. Service could be quite a bit more alert. Avoid Lisboa Tinto red wine by the glass. read more

Cute spot for a drink. Interesting mix of drink options and prices were quite reasonable for the area. The seating is a bit limited but we were lucky enough to grab a seat right by the bar. Bartenders were super friendly and quick. Didn't get any food but the sandwiches around us looked interesting and would consider coming back to try these. read more

Grace and Proper has been an excellent addition to the neighborhood! It's a great place to come for a drink or two, have some delicious bites, and enjoy your compan They have seating both indoors and out, and it's a great place to chat over wine and some snacks. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable about their menu, specifially their wine, and they have lots of interesting wines to try. Additionally, they have a craft cocktail menu that looks great too! The menu looks great, and I've only had a snack or two here - the boquerones are delicous! But I have my eye on the truffle potato chips with salami, and the mortadella breakfast sandwich on their day time menu. I will definitely be back soon, and it will quickly become a staple place in my repertoire. read more

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This is a nice South Philly neighborhood bar that does have food and some unique cocktails. They also have beer and wine. I went right after work and grabbed a bar seat for a couple of drinks. I tried The Bird and and another drink I can't remember the name of but it had 24 karat gold in it. The staff was very friendly and welcoming as soon as u come in. They do have food known for their breakfast sandwiches which I will have to try one day read more

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Incredible cocktails and overall good vibes spot in a small neighborhood corner. Was really impressed with the cocktail menu. I had the scotch-based cocktail that's shown in the attached picture, and a Chartreuse swizzle with a house made Green Chartreuse inspired liquor that was really unique and tasty. read more

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This place is very cute with plenty of visual interest in the decor and even more interesting drink options. My group stopped by for cocktails and each got a different one. We all enjoyed our drinks. Our brave friend ordered the truffle cocktail and we were all pleasantly surprised by the flavors but I personally could not finish a whole glass of that. There is no table service so you have to order and pay at the bar. There is plenty of outdoor seating options but the inside was also surprisingly comfortable with how many tables there were. read more

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This place has recently opened in our neighborhood and we are glad we finally made it in! Trendy, tasteful, welcoming! We tried couple of drink and were very impressed. We thought the drinks were moderately priced. This place could be a date place but also could be a quick after dinner drink place. You can come here slightly dressed down or dressed up. Versatile spot. Service is friendly. We will be coming back as it is so close to where we live. Very happy to have such place in our neighborhood! I almost want to say we needed such place in our neighborhood!!! read more

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Have had G&P on my list to visit for a while and finally got the chance. Upon entering we were overwhelmed by the amount of people and small space, but after getting a seat at the bar, we were able to really enjoy ourselves. The drinks were great and food was even better, the Euromuff is still on my mind! read more

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Met my middle daughter here for drinks and food. I thought I saw somewhere that they offered happy hour and so that was the intention so arrived at 4 to save a bar seat for her. After receiving the menu, I noticed no happy hour and upon inquiry learned that it doesn't exist. It was fine, though. The drinks are reasonably priced and the tapas offer all one needs for sharing small bites and that's what we did. I love the space. There is a long bar, beautiful, old-style-European decor and a very intimate feel. The restaurant was filled by 530 and truthfully I got there at 415 and there were already a few tables and bar seats taken. The menu is wonderful. Lots of tapas choices with delicious breads meats and cheese. I ordered Boquerones with peppers and olives to start. Delicious. Also manchego with drizzled honey and pistachios. We saw the meat and chips order delivered to a customer sitting next to us and that became the next order. The chips were so crispy and seasoned with truffle oil with delicious cured meat spread throughout. So good! The cocktails were so on point and the list is extensive! We also ordered a glass of wine and then ended our evening with a cream filled doughnut that was perfectly creamy and doughy but not too sweet. This is a great spot! read more

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