I'm not sure how they do it, but Green Rock has the best pour of Guinness in the city. Couple that with their awesome smashburgers and pierogies and what more could you ask for? They're currently doing some renovations in the back, but it doesn't look like the divey charm is going anywhere, so I'm excited to see what's next. read more

Good burger, good shoestring fries, perfectly poured Guinness, hilarious patrons discussing Olympic curling and biathalon. A great dive bar experience, although we got there when there was still daylight and I noticed the place was quite clean. read more

Green Rock Tavern - Bacon cheeseburger and fries. Tasty! - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food was good but beer is way overpriced and the bartender was an absolute ass. You can smirk at somebody else the next time they ask for a martini that's on your menu! Won't be back! read more

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Came here for some burgers and fries! Smash burger was delicious, hit the spot. Could do one order of fries for two people, large portion. Reminded me a lot of Memphis taprooms fries back in the day. Service was great, friendly bartender. Environment felt like your typical neighborhood dive. Wish they had a better selection of drafts but overall it was a nice experience, would come back. read more

Stopped here for lunch yesterday (a Saturday). We were the only ones dining at the time which was fine with us. They are only doing outside seating right now and it was a beautiful day so it was perfect! I got the bacon blue burger (they use real blue cheese chunks, not dressing) and my friend got the flat iron burger. Mine was really really good and my friend said it was one of the best burgers he has ever had. They come with fries which are very good too! What a great lunch! read more

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This is such a cool spot in Port Richmond! I ordered takeout during COVID, but went to pick it up at the restaurant. The inside of the restaurant immediately just gives you a homey-neighborhood vibe (and not the vibe where you feel like you have to be a local to eat there.) Nice bar seating, TVs, and random assortments of like antique figurines - just a cool/laid-back/old school feel. The service was friendly and helpful. Their menu is somewhat limiting (I always have this perspective since my wife is a vegetarian,) but they are good at what they are known for...burgers and pierogies. I wanted to try something different, so I had their "Lee Highway to Hell" Burger (homage to lehigh ave.) because I was really intrigued that the bun was swapped for Stocks pound cake (shout out to Stocks.) The flavor for this burger was phenomenal - a big mix of sweet and savory. It comes topped with strips of bacon and coated with cheddar cheese, and a syrup to drip it all in. The only downside to this burger is that it is really hard to eat - it was a mess, but that didn't take away from my overall experience. My wife got their grilled cheese, which may not seem like much, but they killed this! Thick bread, cooked all the way through, and we got it with a side of their spicy fry sauce - slammin (this sauce competes with any spicy/tangy/aioli dipping sauce I've ever had. Their pierogies were really good too - we got the cheddar jalapeno. The peppers were not too hot, so very manageable for anyone who is scared of spice, but these were just hard to eat as well. With the peppers on top...I almost wish the pierogies were made with the peppers inside the mix to get an even jalapeno flavor throughout. If you are looking to a solid, affordable meal for the weekend or just picking something up last minute during the week - you can't go wrong here. **Cash Only** read more

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Small little dive bar, with great food! Used to live down the street. Great locals constantly and great drinks

The Green Rock is a great little neighborhood tavern on the Fishtown/Port Richmond border. The room is fairly small with a nice bar and tables on the sides and back. The space is very clean and gets some good natural light. It is not pretentious in any way. They have juke box playing a good variety of music. They serve all local beers from the Philadelphia Brewing Co. My friend is a regular and I went with his draft choice,Kenzinger which is a nice pilsner style. I ordered a hamburger and fries. The Green Rock, as other Yelpers have reported serves an excellent burger. I had the basic burger with cheddar cheese and onion, lettuce and tomato. The burger was well seasoned, juicy and the bun was also fresh and very good. The fries were also excellent, especially for a traditional fries. Sadly French fries are my Achilles heel and I almost ordered a second basket which I could have eaten easily. The Green Rock Tavern has a pretty cool American/Polish bar food menu. My friend had the Pierogis and they looked awesome. I will be back to try some other beers and food from the Green Rock. Parking was pretty easy also on the street. read more

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Cash only. Limited seating. Can get pretty loud. Now that that is out of the way.... You've got to check out pirogie week. However it gets packed. You have to be willing to wait to get a seat. It's the worst and best time to go. The food is really good here all the time though. Small menu and they run out of things but it's awesome. I think there is one Ot two vegetarian options but I've never seen vegan options here. It's a great place to hang out on off nights when no one is in there. read more

The phone number is wrong. They said they have no way to change it. The correct number is 215-515-3072. Now that we got that out of the way I wanted to drop a review. I'm a pretty big guy and I eat a lot. Almost all of my favorite neighborhood eateries have closed down in the past few years but I have a new one. The Green Rock Tavern really rocks. All the food is fresh, local or home made. It's a must try. I'm on my way there right now to pick up my lunch... gotta go! read more

So I actually found this little wonder on Yelp. We went in. The bartender was extremely knowledgeable about the beer they had especially on tap. We had the special and that was a roast beef sandwich which was piled high and super delicious. I'm mad we had burgers earlier because all the reviews said there burgers were amazing!! I will be back don't you worry. We also had pierogies which are the best ones I ever had!!! Chunks of potatoes in them, crumbled bacon on top. I could have eaten them all night. I can't wait to go back so o can try different kinds!! This place is a hidden gem, and my new go to place. They only take cash but there's a ATM inside. read more

Green Rock Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In these weird times we're in GR is doing right and best they can, adapting and whatnot. I don't these guys personally but what I can say is the two other options in a walking distance are a crap show- they have coffee now which is cool and cause PGW got me up at the butt crack of dawn I woke for a nice light breakfast- I wouldn't normally write a review but the homemade yogurt and simplistic peanut butter and jelly bagel with a coffee hit the spot, and also eat local be happy! read more

Green Rock Tavern - Two eggs over hard HM yogurt, pbj bagel coffeee yum - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

~Just moved to the area & was referred by a friend to try a burger from this establishment. First impressions were good, very friendly staff, nice layout (although the décor could use a little updating/dusting) Ordered the bacon bleu burger for 12.50$, very good quality & cooked to perfection. It came with a side of hand cut fries, & secret spicy sauce which was el fuego in a bueno way. Would recommend to the owner of the Green Rock Tavern to add a printed menu brochure, & phone # for preordering to increase sales The Don approves of this establishment & has been back~ read more

Green Rock Tavern - Views - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great food, drinks, service and ambiance!! Best Burgers and pierogies town!! Nicole is amazing! read more

Green Rock Tavern is a great bar full of locals (FYI - cash only) and fantastic pierogis. They have an annual pierogi week that usually runs around February-March. For $13 you get a polish beer and a plate of pierogis. They get really creative with their menu, and it's always been a hit. This year we had Reuben pierogis and the Thanksgiving dinner. Highly recommend a visit! read more

Green Rock Tavern - Reuben Pierogi - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Just stopped in for a drink to check-it-out. Very nice place: good beer selection, not too noisy, friendly bartender and good vibe. Sampled some pierogis and poutine fries: excellent. Will be back soon. read more

Green Rock Tavern - Entrance - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

One of the things I've learned about The Green Rock (over years now) is that the owners go the extra mile to participate in, and help, the community. Whether it's throwing parties for those stuck-in-town for the holidays, having great cookouts, neighborhood celebrations, etc.....the vibe is about as friendly as it can get. Add to this the great burgers and other fare, you can't go wrong. Homemade Pierogies too! Special tip: try their onion rings! so good! Also: any place that regularly has hot Polish mustard as a standard condiment on the tables is 100% authentic in my book. read more

First of all, the bar was spotless ( and have become quite picky in my older age)lol. So cleanliness is close to godliness! Then there's the awesome, cool , funny and attractive staff. AlWays ready to make you smile while pouring you anything you can dream up. One of the 2 best things about this bar are the owners are there most of the time.... and you wouldn't even know it... they just chill and hangout and make sure shit gets done correct. It was like walking into cheers but better. They make everyone feel like family. No wonder why it's the most popular bar in the neighborhood. Omg..... I forgot abou the food!!! This is GOOF FOOD. And not just go bar food but straight up good food. I give it a huge read more

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This is a great neighborhood bar & my best recent find (courtesy of http://phillymag.com/foobooz/2018/11/27/best-pierogies-philadelphia). 1st visited last week for the 1/2-price-on-Tue pierogi hoagie, which we quite enjoyed with good French fries. Given that Pierogi Week is ongoing, we returned yesterday for several pierogi plates, all of which we enjoyed, especially the Reuben pierogi plate. Nicole & bonnie were welcoming & attentive, serving a nice selection of beer on tap. Patronizing Green Rock was well both the 1:30-round-trips. I only wish it was located in my neighborhood. http://facebook.com/GreenRockPierogi read more

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This place is a nice little neighborhood spot right around the corner from me. Everything's written on chalkboards, and it is always full of neighborhood regulars. Beer selection is slightly limited, but they seem to have it frequently rotating. Really cool bartender. Low key, relaxed atmosphere. I'm coming back on pierogi night! read more

Great beer selection . Awesome local food style of old Polish fishtown . A def must stop to experience , read more

Green Rock Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Just a great local bar with delicious food and nice bartenders. Plenty of tap options, great burgers, and of course amazing pierogies.

I really like this place. Friendly and attentive staff, very good food that is fresh and full of flavor and the ambiance at this place is nice. They even have out door seating when the weather calls for it. Parking is never a problem either. I always look forward to going back. read more

Their food is super fresh and tasty and their cocktails are also amazing! They are around the corner from us and feel so bad we haven't gone here before! So delicious read more

If your hungry and you don't know what you want to eat go to Green rock. They are pierogies cheeseburgers french fries what else would you need to eat good drinks good people good food thank you guys read more

This place totally lived up to the hype I had heard from friends. The food was good, the beer selection excellent and the staff was very pleasant and friendly. Pierogie week was a blast. We paired several plates of pierogies with the various PBC brews they had on tap and it was outstanding. Even the dessert peirogies (yes dessert - cheery cheesecake peirogies!) were damn good. Their selection of brews was impressive - not overwhelming but certainly much better than average. They have the standard domestics (Rolling Rock, Pabst, Yuengling, Miller), a wide variety of craft bottles including many local breweries (Troegs, Victory, Dogfish Head) and a bevy of imports from Guinness to Franziskaner. This is not a big place but it is cozy and friendly. And the childhood toys all over the bar back certainly liven up the place. I would highly recommend it. read more

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If you're in the mood for a cool neighborhood joint where you can grab some decent bar food (burgers and the like), Green Rock is straight up Port Richmond/Fishtown goodtimes. The portions are generous and inexpensive and the vibe is cool. Plenty of hipsters and locals hanging out together. The only downside is they've got HUGE flat-screens that are unavoidable. Not my cup of tea. If you're not diggin' the Phillies game, you're kinda outa luck. But Lord knows where I'm going when the Fightin' Phils get into the playoffs! read more

I'd been to the Green Rock several times before I tried the food, which is a shame since the kitchen is one of the best-kept pub-food secrets in Philly. The pierogies are amazing. The pork sandwich comes with a heap of horseradish on the side and is wet but not overly sloppy. The fries are huge wedges of potato with the skin on. When they make their quesadillas (of which they have several types/choices), they actually cook a fresh piece of chicken to use for the filling. The staff and the clientele are always friendly. The bottle beer selections are listed as Imports, Craft Beers, and Domestic Crap. The bar is decorated in parts with nostalgic toy trinkets and comic books. And best of all, it's pretty inexpensive -- for both the drinks and the food. It's a good place to watch Phillies games and I've heard the (fresh) crabs (when they have them) are super tasty. Went to my first Quizzo night there this past Tuesday. Started at 9 and lasted until around 11. It was more difficult than I expected, and not a whole lot of competition in the bar, but it was a fun time none the less. read more

Hello, beautiful. Visited this lil bar last night with a friend. We were confused about the actual name since there's currently no sign out front but we felt welcomed by the big painting of Kenzinger on the side of the bar. We walked in around 4:30 and figured they must have just opened since their only patrons were a dad and his little kid eating pierogies at the bar. We grabbed one of the few tables toward the back and were greeted by the bartender, Nicole. We noticed the draft list was only Philly Brewing company beer. She gave us the scoop that the bar and brewing company had a great relationship with each other so they only feature PBC beer on tap. "They're good to us, so we're good to them." We weren't complaining about that! I ordered the dry cider while my buddy ordered the Wunder beer. The bartender asked me if I ever had the cider and warned me that it was super dry. She then told me that her trick is to put a drop of raspberry schnapps inside to sweeten it up a bit. She was right, it was absolutely delicious. We both ordered food, the sirloin burger and the BBQ pork Sammy. Luckily, both of our Sammies came with hand cut, homemade french fries. I love fries more than most other foods so I was delighted to munch of them while my BBQ pork cooled. The sandwich was even better than the fries. Mounds of pulled pork cooked in a sweet, slightly tangy BBQ sauce. You can tell that they don't just plop some sauce on the bun. They marinate the shreds of pork in the sauce so they fully absorb the flavor. A couple hours and a slew of hipsters later, I was on my 4th dry cider and my buddy had switched to good ol' Kenzinger. We tipped out waitress about 30% and let her know we'd definitely be back with friends. She was so knowledgeable and this hidden gem hosted a great time for my friend and me. This place makes me almost wish I lived in Port Richmond. A couple of tips: This place is cash only. There is an ATM in the bar and Nicole let us know that the one across the street is surcharge free. There are other bottled beers available. Local and domestic if you're not into PBC beers but why the hell wouldn't you be? Hipster heaven. But it's more entertaining than annoying. Parking! There are a few spaces you can park for free right beside the bar out front. *Bonus: Nicole let us know that at the end of Feb they have a pierogie fest. 21 different kinds of pierogie deliciousness that she makes herself. Count. Me. In. read more

I was about to give this place 4 stars but after seeing the positive feedback on here, I had to go with the majority with this one and go for the full 5. I've only been here twice, the first time was for their hyped Pierogie Week. In fact, I think prior to hearing about it... I probably wouldn't have come here. I went with 3 other folks and back then, the service was awful. I don't think they were ready for the amount of business that would be produced by some coverage in (I think) Philly.com and getting the local blogosphere all ablaze. All in all though, the food made up for the kinda flakey service, the pierogies were amazing - especially the buffalo chicken (though, I'm buffalo-anything biased). Now, I came in here a few days ago to check out their highly anticipated Pierogi Hoagie that I'd heard about. And although it sounds like it'd be a carb-fest explosion, I honestly think it's more reminiscent of a Cuban Sandwich if anything. It was good and though doesn't have that large of a footprint, it was deceptively filling. Here's where all the bonus points come in - the owner, Jamie is the man. I had a good 20 minute conversation with him about Star Trek. In fact, you'll be able to glance at an authentic Vehicle Team Voltron, unboxed sitting above the bar. That's not mentioning all the miscellaneous Star Wars figurines complete with AT-AT. There's also a 4' LEGO Pirate standing in the corner. Now, if all this geeky stuff sounds up your alley, you'll feel at home. Aside from the geek talk, I was pretty impressed by the new addition of brunch which I have to check out. Jamie plans on having at least 6-7 varieties of waffles on the menu. These vary from chicken & waffles to "shit on a shingle" (one with portabello "shit" to create a veggie alternative), to an impressive cornmeal waffle topped with veggie chipotle chili and stuffed with cheddar cheese? (Did I take these notes down correctly? Either way, sounds awesome.) All in all, we had a great chat about all the awesome food concepts he has. Even as recent as maybe 5 years ago, I never would have expected a little neighborhood bar to be coming up with such ambitious and creative food. I'm impressed and look forward to many return visits. read more

This is probably my favorite bar in the neighborhood. I've been here about three or four times now just for drinks. Last night, my mom and I went over there to check out the pierogie situation. It was pierogie fest, so there were about 20 different kinds of pierogie available. We didn't want to get caught up in craziness so just ordered a plate of potato, cheese and bacon. It was the most magical bit of deliciousness I've had in forever. I wanted to curl up inside of a pierogie and fall asleep forever. It was like getting a hug from the Polish grandmother that I never had. We ordered a second plate and the second batch was just as good as the first. Truly magical and delicious. Our bartender Nicole was super nice and the drinks, as always, were well made. This place is such a great, low-key keeper of a bar. read more

I was quite excited when I heard about Pierogie Week at the nearby Green Rock Tavern. Jonny and I visited for dinner on Tuesday night. Green Rock Tavern is a little corner bar on Lehigh Ave in Port Richmond. The bar is a quant little hang out. They have an old school dart board, and the place seemed to be filled with regulars. The draft list is nothing special, and there is no happy hour. The prices seem average, and the bottle list is halfway decent. This week, they were offering different pierogie dishes matched with a PBC beer for $10. They were out of two different kinds of pierogie's, which I get it: They didn't expect to have the kind of demand they received. We ordered and received our dishes in a timely manner. Jonny had bacon, chive and potato, while I had "Farmer's cheese." We both had decent food, but six peirogies and a small side of kraut just isn't a meal. I wasn't about to order a second dish, either. The beer pairings seemed to be completely arbitrary, but to be fair, there isn't really a science to match those PBC beers with the food offered. The service was fine and the bartender was nice. When we got our check, it said "Two dude under the highlife sign" on it. That was kind of funny. Bottom Line: There's not much to say. Pierogie's weren't enough for me. The bar is nice, and if it was around the corner I could see myself going there more often. But it's not, so I won't. I'm giving it three stars because I don't want to fault them for the special menu, as it doesn't represent their normal food. read more

Standard - nothing special here. If you are 'emo' you'll definitely find the Green Rock Tavern 'emo-tastic'. I think that's a good thing, right? Right. Anyways - we enjoyed. If I lived in the area I'd probably go back, but definitely not worth going if you have to drive. Beware the OVER-SERIOUS dart players... pretentious fools. read more

Quick review: I live a few blocks away from this place and I'm a wee burned out on The Memphis Taproom (still love you guys, just need a break), so my boyfriend and I wandered down here. Atmosphere: Not many people there on a Tuesday night. One full table and about 3-6 people at the bar (several were outside smoking most of the time). Loud music, but not too loud. AWESOME music I might add. Fugazi, Hole, Social D Old REM). Good light, but nicely dim as a bar should be. Lots of old, old action figures on the shelves. Bartender: Amazing. I think her name was Abby (I'm sorry if I got that wrong). She was incredibly nice, gave helpful opinions on beer and food (and was right) good conversation, but not hovering. She was the best bartender I've had in a long time. Beers: A lovely mix of crap and top shelf. My boyfriend got cans of PBR and I got $4 pints(!) of Walt Whit on tap. Not overpriced and no judgment for not getting snobby beer. Food: I totally understand why they don't have menus, as the food there seems to change quite a bit, but I thought it was...odd and a little uncomfortable to have to stand at the back of the room and look at a chalkboard to see the food menu. That aside, the food was very good. I got the pork tacos ($2 a piece on taco tuesday!) and the boy got the quesadilla. The tacos were great. The meat was perfectly seasoned and juicy and his food was gone before I could ask how it was. Long and (apparently not so) short: Don't come here. This place is awesome and I don't want it overrun with annoying hipsters. MINE MINE MINE!!! Memphis Taproom: You've got a run for your money... read more

What a find! Yeah there might be some hipsters, but don't let that stop you. Good beer selection on draft, full bar, good food that is unique and fun (in a blue collar sort of way-kielbasa dressed burgers and a selection of pierogis-what could be better?), darts and a great jukebox. Friendly bartenders/servers without an attitude. Lively yet respectful patrons. You'll feel like a regular on your first visit. Cash only, but inexpensive and a great neighborhood feel. read more

I have to admit, I rarely get on Yelp to write a positive review. Green Rock is by far my most favorite bar. At the risk of sounding like a drunk, I will admit that my boyfriend and I frequent the tavern at least twice a week. The drink specials are out of this world, the service is the best in the industry, and the food is PHENOMENAL. Yeah, okay, it's bar food, but how many bars can boast the greatest grilled cheese I've ever had? If you're extra lucky you'll drop by on a day there's pulled pork. And for dessert? You'll be able to grab some grilled pound cake and ice cream, which they get from the bakery next-door. Just incredible. I had to pry my boyfriend away from licking the bowl. The place is fun-- I've never had a bad experience. I would highly, highly recommend Green Rock if you're in the area. And if you're not-- get here anyway. read more

I don't think you can possibly find a better neighborhood bar. It has a combination of incredible people (patrons and staff), incredible food, and either fabulous music or the local important sports game. Oh, and as a bonus, cheap and delicious beer. They have, by far, the best burger I have ever had in Philly. In fact, it is so good that I have trouble ordering anything else when I go because I love the burger so much. When I do force myself to order something else, it is always very tasty. While most people would look at the menu and think that they have just traditional bar food, much more thought and talent goes into the preparation of each dish. I have never had anything bad at this place! And to pair with your meal, they always have a great and local selection of beer on tap. read more

Wow..what an awesome place..I felt like i was drinking at home. Met some new great people. The owner and bartender which i cant remember their names treated me like i was a regular. The patrons were as friendly as mickey mouse. I will make sure to visit again. read more

Green Rock Tavern - Cold beer and a green rock burger would go hand to hand - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'm seriously loving all these crusty old guy neighborhood spots getting the hipster gentrification treatment! Green Rock still manages to hold on to most of its neighborhood dive charm, but also appeals to a younger crowd as well. The menu here is comprised of burgers and unexpected pierogie concoctions, curry potato comes to mind. The fries are of the steak variety and are crispy and delicious. I went with a burger with a crab pierogie on top and was very happy with my selection. I also sampled a broccoli and cheese pierogie which was quite good. It definitely isn't your typical pierogie, Polish food purists be warned. My only gripe is the beer selection doesn't do it for me. Im not a fan of PBC beer and that's pretty much all that's on draft here. But that will not deter me from coming back! read more

Divey but comfortable atmosphere. Super cool staff. Cheap, decent drinks Medium priced, decent bar food. Sports on TV. Rowdy locals. Good Times! read more