As a grad student at Villanova, Gullfity's is a great place to go out to after class. Fun and relaxed atmosphere and an excellent beer selection. The food is good, although maybe a little expensive. I've never had terrible service but its never been top-notch. The outdoor patio section is nice on a summer night but the menu and beer list are different than inside. They prepare everything on the patio and keep beer on tap outside so they aren't constantly running inside to grab things. Just a heads up if you're craving a certain beer or menu item, don't get too attached if you plan to sit outside. All in all, a great place to meet up with friends a coworkers. Everyone can find something they like and the laid back atmosphere is great. read more

I have never written a bad review before. I just stopped by for a cup of coffee and a desert. I ordered strawberry pie. There were 2 half strawberries, quite old and burried in gobs of creamy stuff. It was really not a strawberry pie but something way more unhealthy, too sweet and rich. I told the waitress (for the very first time in my life complaining in a restaurant - and I am 65) that it was not satisfactory. She said I could have another desert. I declined. Then she gave me a bill for the whole thing -even though I had not eaten it. I don't think that my message got to the cook or owner. read more

I brought a party of 4 to dinner at 6. After sitting for 15 minutes seeking waitstaff, we waited an interminable amount of time (40) minutes for a couple of salads. The appetizers were served with filthy dish-ware with food particles from the prior customer. The salads were less than delightfulwith crushed avacado slices thrown into the bowl as an afterthought. Needless to say the experience was eminently less than satisfactory. I will not ever return. read more

Good ol' Gullifty's. A life time favorite. I love the restaurant, always have but my recent visit was disappointing. And I was actually shocked. First, everything was an up charge. If you give me 3 mozzarella balls sliced thinly on my salad don't act surprised when I ask for more and certainly don't say "no" and then change you answer to " yes, but it will cost more." Slices does not equal more. I was also charged extra for a piece of pita bread! Your kidding me right? Secondly, most of the servers there are boring and robotic. They make no conversation, barely talk or even check back for refills. Our server last night was sarcastic and smug and exerted minimum effort. I won't mention his name because my intention is not to get anyone in trouble, however; I'm not shy with feedback especially since one of my favorite restaurants is going down hill service wise (I still love the food). I will of course return and I hope all of tit will try it as well but do not be afraid to ask for a manager! read more

Over three years i've eaten here and each time the glasses and utensils have crusted food or just look dirty. Food is pretty fresh tasting, but lacks any wow factor that sets it apart from other great restaurants in the area other than now having a decent rotating draft list. The people working here are nice, but it is common to hear screaming, cussing, etc. amongst staff in and out of the kitchen. I've seen other reviews and it seems to hold up that there is a manager who outright disrespects his employees through verbal abuse, which is a complete turnoff to the dining experience and ruins the atmosphere. It's pretty sad hearing these outbursts, especially since the servers seem overworked. Overall, I would recommend this place if you're going for a drink/watching a game, but would otherwise avoid. read more

A broad selection of beer, lots of indoor/outdoor seating, and a menu with food options for everyone - if you have a diverse group, everyone will be satisfied at Gullifty's. Gullifty's could easily become my go-to place for drinks and dinner with friends. I'm outdoorsy in that I like drinking on patios, and Gullifty's has a large outdoor bar and seating area. The service was also excellent - our waitress was attentive and did her best to keep our food and drinks coming even though the place was very busy. The beer selection is massive - lots of draft options and a long exhaustive bottle list. As is the case with a large group, we ordered a ton of food. Some of the highlights were the Alligator Tacos ($8.50), which tastes like chicken and was perfectly cooked as to not be chewy, and the Gourmet Mac & Cheese ($9), deliciously creamy with a lingering smokey taste that complemented the various cheeses and bacon)/ Some negatives were the wayyy overpriced but still somewhat adequate Nachos Reserve ($12.50 + $2.50 for guacamole) and the Popcorn Buffalo Chicken ($9.50), which was bits of friend chicken dipped in hot sauce that was just okay. Overall, Gullifty's delivers based on the broad selection of food/drinks and the quality food it serves. The perfect place for a diverse group of friends or a picky family. read more

I hadn't been back to Gulifity's in years. Growing up in the area, it was always a compromise destination one of the few places that was more than eating in a bar, but less than a fancy night out. I remember an unfocused menu and a dining room awkwardly subdivided. Since then, they've renovated and overhauled their menu. The dining room is now wide open, with a row of banquettes separating it from the bar area. It retains the smaller seating area by the entrance, and has added a large outdoor bar. I ended up there twice in recent months. The first I met up with people for happy hour. We started outside, gathered around a long hightop table. There was a good selection of beers out there, though different from inside. There was adequate shade for the late afternoon sun, but the humidity got to be a bit much, as with any outdoor bar. Once everyone showed up, we decided to move inside. The bar is downstairs from the main entrance, and our large group colonised the large high-top in the middle of the bar area. It had some of those self-service taps you sometimes see at large sportsbars, but we didn't try them out. The beer list inside was much more expansive, with plenty of choices for all tastes. There's also a large variety of appetizers. I had the buffalo chicken dip, with pita wedges, and also tried some buffalo popcorn chicken and alligator tacos, and everything was pretty good. I went back a few weeks later for dinner. We sat in the dining area, in a slightly uncomfortable highbacked booth. We started with the calimari, which were lightly breaded and crispy, but may have too many mini-squid and too few rings for some tastes. I had an apple burger, which was a nice twist on the usual bacon bleu burger. I also tried some of the buffalo fajita, which was pretty spicy. read more

I was very impressed by this place. They had so much good food on the menu and I only wish I could've ordered more. I could easily gain 10 pounds in a day eating here! I was here with family for my sister's college graduation and this was one of her favorite places to eat. I ordered a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich and it did not disappoint. The kettle chips that it came with were really good, too. We also ordered buffalo chicken strips for appetizers and I was blown away by them. First off all, they weren't really strips but rather whole breasts! Secondly, they tasted really good and I liked the crispy texture on the outside. And finally, since they were too much to eat in one sitting, they made great leftovers! I can definitely see this as a popular place for college students in the local area. This is a place I will want to re-visit should I return to this town again. read more

I have been going to Gulliftys since the day it opened. Good Points: 1. Chef Judy is the BEST 2. Potato soup 3. Potato skins & fried cheese 4. SO much beer, many selections 5. Out door seating, last couple of years. 6. A lot of history Bad Point: 1. They dropped Heineken from the draft beer selection- SO SAD Good College bar type food! Keep it up Judy! read more

Bland, unimaginative food, slow service, and the restaurant lacks the resources to keep the bathrooms clean and working. At first glance, it looks like a nice restaurant with a clean, modern inside area and an open outside eating area. It was freshman move-in night and we went for dinner. Whether you give the restaurant a pass for it being freshman move-in day, that's your decision, but it's an annual event and you would think that every restaurant and business would be prepared and excited about the annual wave of customers. Everything started fine and our party of 6 was seated within 5 minutes. We placed our orders within 15 minutes and then the waiting began. The waiter kept coming back and apologizing for it being slow and setting our expectations that the kitchen was way behind schedule because of lack of workers. One hour later, we got finally got an order of onion rings and sweet potato fries delivered. Then we had to ask the waiter to give us place settings - and he gave us napkins and forks. Later we would have to ask him to give us knives. The fried foods were greasy and nothing special. The greasiness tells you that the food was probably frozen or reheated by tossing back into the fryer. Now the waiting begins again for our entrees to arrive. Some of the people at our table ordered salads. The salads looked good, but there was barely any dressing and the salad dressings were bland and flavorless. When our entrees arrived, there was nothing notable either positively or negatively about the entrees - I would call them uninspiring. We had flat bread pizzas, mac and cheese, and a cheesesteak at our table. Towards the end of the meal I visited the rest rooms. The rest room was trashed! There was paper all over the floor. There was no soap to wash your hands. The paper towel dispenser was empty and the air hand dryers were not working. The restaurant obviously knew about the situation because someone had taken the time to put a small pile of the small bar/cocktail napkins by the sink to dry your hands. I wonder, is that a health code violation to not have soap for kitchen workers to wash their hands before returning to work. We skipped dessert because it was already past 2 hours for a simple meal and didn't want to wait any longer. There was another table of 8 near us and they threatened to walk out after waiting so long, but their waiter convinced them to stay longer. They were still waiting for their food when we left. So do yourself a favor - go somewhere else. read more

My husband and I met stopped at Gullifty's for dinner with my in-laws, and were not disappointed. My husband is very particular about his beer and we appreciated the bartender Shawn letting him taste all 40 beers on tap (or so it felt like). We moved to a table and had the most lovely waitress named Anna. She was very kind and helpful despite how busy she looked. The food took a little while to come out, but it was well worth the wait! I ordered the Gullifty's Crispy Mac and Cheese, and you can tell they take their time to make sure it's quality! My only complaint is our silverware was a little spotty and the the boy delivering the food didn't know whose food was whose. Overall it was an excellent experience and we will be back! read more

One of my favorites. Whatever your tastes, this place has good food and pleasant service. Also free secure WIFI. never had a bad meal. The salads are a particular favorite, but so is the potato cheese and bacon soup. Also the strawberry pie. read more

Seated within 10 minutes at 7:30pm on a Saturday night. Good draft beer selection. Enjoyed the Apple Bacon Quesadillas and the Calamari for apps. Really good guacamole with the quesadillas! I loved the Apple Bacon Pizza; good crust and interesting toppings. H said that the Turkey Club was one of the best he's ever had. S had a tortellini special that he said was excellent. Great atmosphere (sat in the quieter upper dining room). Friendly service. read more

Ate outside for the first time and it was awesome. Burger and wings were one of the best we've had and beer selection was excellent. All I need :-) read more

Okay, here's how you know that I'm a big Gullifty's fan: I was there while they were robbed at gunpoint (they've since installed more security) and I still go back all the time. In college, this was the place that we went for dinner whenever my parents came to visit. Food is always solid - actually made with very natural ingredients, which the owner prides himself on - and they by far have the best beer selection on the Main Line. The outside seating is a lot of fun on a nice night and the menu out there is great. Definitely worth a trip, whether you're a Nova student or a business person looking for a new happy hour spot. read more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch with my boyfriend and it was completely empty. We were seated right away but it took some time for the waiter to come to us with water and our menus. The restaurant started filling up with about three more couples but it was not too busy. However, we started to notice the service slowing down. The food was delicious. We ordered the Build Your Own Gillifty's Burger with ground beef on a brioche bun with bacon, cheese and caramelized onions. Once we finished our food, we waited about another 20 minutes for the waiter to bring us our bill. The staff was friendly but they seemed to be overwhelmed with the amount of guests. The outside is lovely though. There are lights hanging above you, which makes for a nice ambiance once the sun sets. read more

Horrible experience. Terrible food. Our waitress was great! Thank you Stephanie for providing stellar service to our family. I was embarrassed to here your owner, Jason disrespect you. Don't know how this rat hole stays in business. read more

Stopped by here with friends on the way to a show at Ardmore Music Hall and was blown away by the unapologetically, comically bad service. Waited over an hour for food. Server was a ghost. No one in the building seemed to know how to do their job, or even care enough to try. I guess that's what happens when you coast on a good location for too long. If you are considering stopping by here, spare yourself the agony. What a clown show. read more

My husband and I have been there a couple times and haven't had a bad experience yet. It's hard to find a place that has a decently priced happy hour with good food and this is definitely the place. They have a couple $3 beers and good $5 appetizers, including pizza. We got out of there this last time with full bellies and a buzz for $20. Its really hard to find a place like this off the Main Line but we are lucky to have it in our neighborhood. read more

My roommate and I have been coming to Gullifty's for years. I've always been a fan, especially when they have outdoor seating. I'm especially fond of them since they were one of the few restaurants open after we had a pretty nasty ice storm that left us without power. The restaurant was extremely crowded, but the waitstaff was pleasant and friendly, and our waiter took the time to recommend certain beers to us which was nice considering the stress I'm sure he was under. Our burgers came out exactly how we ordered them and they have these awesome pretzel buns which are the highlight for me. Overall, I am extremely pleased with Gullifty's, especially after my most recent experience. read more

A few weeks ago my husband and I drove down Route 30 looking for somewhere to stop for dinner. We decided to give Gulifty's a try It was pretty packed, but we were seated outside fairly quickly. Service was incredibly slow. It took forever for everything - drinks, our food, refills (oh wait, I never got a refill on my ginger ale...), and the check. A quick dinner took well over an hour. The food was so disappointed. I ordered the crab cake sandwich just for the crab cake. It was incredibly bland and there was some grit in it. The fries weren't that great either. My husband had one of the chicken sandwiches. Also very underwhelming. The meat didn't fit the bread and he had to rebuild his entire meal to make it edible. All in all, great location and layout, loved the patio, but he food and service were sub-par. read more

Ravenous. So, Large Pot Roast Soup (fresh ingredients). Chicken & Sausage Scallopini. Dinner Side Caesar Salad. Cold Beverage (big). Ask for the famous, chilled big bloke Iced Water. Menu is imaginative and dependable. read more

Great food + beer and the renovations are FANTASTIC!!! This will deff be the place to be seen while still keeping that pub, neighborhood cozy feel. So fabulous, fun, and clean + crisp. Can't wait for the completion in a week or two! read more

Gullifty's - So fun and clean, can't wait for the official completion in a week or two! - American Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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(3.5) ~ good overall food & service OUR MENU: * Beer = (3.5) good * Water = (3.5) good * Chicken Diabla Pizza = (3.5) good * Cauliflower Gratine = (3.5) good * Chocolate Mousse = (3.5) good read more

I'm a frequent gulliftys diner, both before and after the renovation. I loved it before but it really is an awesome gem now. The new menu items like the duck and fig flatbread are soooooo good! Great beer selection and great dunks overall! read more

Gullifty's is a good spot in the Bryn Mawr area for drinks or food. I have been there a couple times for drinks with co-workers. The bar area is nice and spacious, but not overly noisy. The service is fine. The drinks selection is decent. A lot of local drafts are on the list. We had the buffalo chicken dip as a bar snack, and it was all right. Not bad, but not great either. This review is only for the bar, as I have not had a meal here yet. read more

Upbeat, family friendly place on the mainline. Food was good but it did take a while for it to get to us. Service speed was average but our server was very friendly, so thumbs up for that. Got the ribs, which came with a nice coating of BBQ sauce on it. It was cooked well but a bit too salty. The cheesy cauliflower was pretty tasty too but again very salty. Got the moscato wine, sweet, the way I like it. A bit on the pricey side, but then again it's the mainline. Pretty good option for dinner dates. Overalls good dinning experience, but nothing stupendous or amazing. read more

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I used to love this place but now it's awful for food and service. COVID can only excuse so much. I do hope they get better but for now, there are better choices on the Main Line. read more

My husband and I have been to this restaurant several times in the past. Each time we've come, the service has been incredibly slow (luckily, we never came in a hurry). Unfortunately, our most recent visit tops the others. We walked in on a Tuesday at 5pm and there wasn't anyone at the hostess stand. We wanted to sit in the bar area anyway, so we made our way downstairs and sat down. After about ten minuets of not being acknowledged by any of the three or four staff who were either at the bar or behind it, we decided to leave. As we were leaving a young woman said "bye, thank you!" And we looked at her and said "we didn't get served and never got acknowledged." She started to grab menus and we said "no, thanks. We're going somewhere else." and left. Between the overpriced food and terrible service, we won't ever be coming back. read more

Second time here In two years due to forgetting that I like the place. I must say today wifey and I been on a mission to find a Great Happy Hour and they did not disappoint.......Perfect Perfect was the Service from TAWNY and the Quality/Taste of the Happy Hour Menus.....we had the mozzarella bites...the Bourbon Barbecue Pizza....The Nachos with Blackened Chicken.. Price Hey Yelpers u best believe we will be back read more

This place is an utter train wreck of its former self. Between August of this year and last night I have been here three times with groups of 6 or more and the kitchen has failed to get the orders out within a reasonable time (half hour? 45 minutes?) or even correct ("oh, you wanted cheese on that cheeseburger?!") and the polite, but frustrated waitstaff is powerless to help. Always liked the food here but last night was the last straw. We're done here. I am tired of the manager's excuses. Each time the place was half or mostly empty so it's not like they were slammed, just massively inept. read more

A few co-workers and I came here for a happy hour last week. I had driven right past this place for months, but never knew of its existence until several days ago. Happy hour drink/food specials are all $5, and your money really does goes far here. Delerium Tremens, one of my favorites, was $5, but unfortunately they were out of it. Fear not, because Duvel was also one of the specials! I was a happy man. We also shared a few of the $5 plates of wings, chicken nachos, and fried mozzarella, which were all of much better quality than I'd usually expect from bar food. We'll definitely be back again soon for the tasty food, great beer selection, and friendly atmosphere. read more

I lived on the main line for 2 years and I adored this place. The food was always delicious. Their pizzas were great and they had delicious burgers. I loved going to trivia and karaoke night. Seriously awesome! However.. I've seen quite a few reviews talking about the staff here. I rarely had a friendly server and good luck trying to talk to the manager. I once ordered a cocktail and it tasted like it had been mixed with water. I asked to speak to the manager and I saw him roll his eyes when my waiter told him I had issue with my drink. When he came over I asked why he had rolled his eyes and this set him off. He accused me of being drunk and threatened to call the cops. Considering I had driven from work to there completely sober, I was offended and told him I didn't appreciate his tone considering how often I gave his place business. Apparently they have some type of alcohol measuring system (his words, not mine) that pours the exact amount of booze into all their cocktails (???). Whatever, he offered to give me a drink for free (cool) and all was forgiven. I moved away, and I miss this place, but that one time kind of put a bad taste in my mouth (no pun intended). I'd recommend the cheeseburger pizza, btw, with a nice glass of chimay. read more

Have been coming here for years. Glad to finally see a decent cider on the list instead if woodchuck and magners. Good has always been fairly consistent, and the new decor is a welcome change as they bring a little city atmosphere into the burbs similar to Nectar. Not to keen on seeing the prices increase beyond normal bar/pub type prices. Burgers/sandwiches easily reaching the teens is a bit much. Have had the same if not better food at Kelly's for less. Still some of the better fajitas in the area which is my GF go to, minus the tortillas of course. And Angry Orchard cider is a welcome addition. Miss the Dara Estelle beer though. Still good for catching a bite during a game and the beer selection is always vast for the non-glutarded. Would love to see some back to back big screens in the main dining room. Would make for a nice divider and not have to wonder what people are cheering about. Would love to see Marathon Grill take Food Source's location and bring some nice competition to them. Iron Hill will do the same when it opens in Ardmore. read more

Newly remodeled, has a nice laid back feeling. It's a comfortable open dining area with booths around the outside. Service was just fine, we had only appetizers this time around but both were good. I would visit again for sure. They also have an outdoor area which will be great in the warmer weather. read more

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Brilliant service.. great burgers. My go to place. In the summers they have outdoor seating which is great. Highly recommended! read more

Another disappointing meal. Gullifty's used to be our go-to restaurant for lunch and dinner. We came twice recently after probably a year or two. One of our favorites was fajitas so, having a hankering today we came in. The place wasn't too busy and we were seated right away and taken good care of by Jon. We ordered the fish tacos and shrimp fajitas. The tacos were okay, but the fish was a little soggy and not hot. The fajitas tasted okay, but nothing like we remembered. The jumbo shrimp (6) really didn't fill any one up. Crossing this place off our list. read more

This is a very nice place to have dinner. It was remodeled some years ago looks great. Service is always excellent food is always fabulous

We took the kids here for lunch on a Sunday and were seated right away. The menu changed a bit from the last time we visited, it seemed much smaller. We decided to get the hummus plate to start, which we all enjoyed- even our 11 month old could not get enough. It was served with pita and some veggies. The hubs and I both got French Onion Soup and Salads- nothing too exciting. The FO soup was picture perfect! Awesome presentation and taste. Salad was ok- loved the ranch dressing- has a bit of a kick to it. 4 yo got the Burger. I had a bite and it kinda made me wish I ordered one to begin with. This place has a top-notch beer menu- draught and bottles. I noticed in the bar area some of the tables even have their own tap!!!....a draught beer you can pour yourself at your own table!!! Sounds good to me! Back in our Happy Hour Glory days we would frequent this place quite often, as it is a fun atmosphere...especially in the summer with the outdoor bar area. Family friendly for sure! read more

This place always serves delicious food. We have been here multiple times over the years. The service is usually great as well. But this review is to touch upon an experience that occur two weeks after our meal. We awoke to find a package at our home. In the package was a wallet that belong to my eleven year old son. He is usually very responsible and we have allowed him to start carrying his own money for things that he would like to buy. It turns out that it fell out of his pocket while eating dinner. A staff member found it and returned it to their general manager. Mr. Jason Johnson went to the terrible trouble of tracking us down. My son's id was actually from our old home in Havertown. After speaking with neighbors they drove it to West Chester, PA. Every single dollar was still in his wallet. ($126 which is being saved for baseball camp). This act of kindness does not go unnoticed. They have made life long customers out of my family. No matter the food or the service. thank you Mr. Johnson and your staff. read more