We haven't been here in a long time, so it was great to drop in for dinner. Both of the bartenders immediately greeted us and one got us a table near the door and opened the window to give us a breeze. My husband chose a beer from their large selection, and I picked a delicious lavender kombucha. We split an order of crispy perfect hushpuppies and a veggie burger. Pretty sure they were both made in-house--and the vegan pimento sauce on the burger was refreshing. Good mix of people and fun tunes--great choice in West Philly. read more

It's pretty cool they have some many vegan options that are good and somw decently good beer. We got the Seiten nuggets with the ranch, honey mustard, and BBQ. All the sauces were the best part. They were each hand made, there was tones of it, and they were each uniquely good. The nuggets themselves were pretty decent but one texture and mostly just a vessel for the sauces. The staff was great as well. They were super friendly, fast and gave good recommendations. There wasn't much to say either way about the atmosphere but that didn't take much away from it either. Overall a good place. read more

Local 44 - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wow the Brussels sprouts and the charred broccolini were absolutely amazing. Each with unique flavoring and excellent texture. I could eat them everyday and be content. Such delicious vegan options. Also the service is stellar. Very attentive and kind waitress. Great place! read more

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I've always seen how busy Local 44 gets in the evenings and have been wanting to try the place for a while. I think I may have made a mistake to come for brunch instead of dinner as it was quite empty even during peak brunch times on a warm Saturday. I ordered the Pork Roll + Egg + Cheese and the Ghia Spritz. I was very excited to try the food when it came out and I would say that the home fries were perfectly fried, crispy on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside. The first few bites of the pork roll were also good, the everything bun was a fun experience. However, it quickly became overwhelmingly salty. Between the bun, cheese, egg, and pork, the taste was not very balanced and I was struggling to continue to eat. My friend who ordered the Shrimp & Grits had a similar experience. The initial bites were great but we both felt like our dishes was salt forward with no balance. We chose to sit outside and although the weather was nice, the tables weee not very stable on the concrete and we kept almost letting our drinks slip to the ground. Unsure if I'd come back to try their lunch menu but will likely not come back for their brunch. read more

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This is was me and my friend's first time going to local 44 and it was delicious! Unfortunately we came for a happy hour but they don't really have much of a happy hour. They have some discounted prices on wine and beers and that's all. But fortunately the food was still worth the stay! We all first tried the Brussels sprouts and in unison said "MMMMMM" when we took our first bite. It was absolutely delicious. And thankfully not only were the Brussels sprouts delicious but EVERY single item we ordered was cooked and seasoned beautifully! The sake was also very delicious! It is a bit pricy but you do get to keep the bottle it comes in which can be useful for future use. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because the service could have been better. The host and our waiter threw the vibe off a bit. But the food is very worth returning read more

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4.5 stars -- good local bar with well a curated tap list. Prices for drafts are also quite fair. If you like English ale, they have a beer engine that is usually serving bitter. Food is pretty standard bar food -- Burger and fries are good and the burger is actually cooked to the proper level of doneness. However I would not expect a gourmet meal. Bottle shop overpriced. read more

If you live anywhere near Local 44 and you want a good burger... they DEFINITELY have you covered. In my humble opinion, this burger ranks right up there with the burgers that get all of the attention in the city. It is seasoned perfectly, juicy, cooked just right and classic. Of course the fries here are some of my favorite, so there's that too.. but oh my gosh. This burger is one of my faves. And sometimes, on a Friday night, or any night you just need a burger. You should definitely make your way here. read more

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This vibrant and romantic bar is located in my neighbourhood & really loved it. Went for the outdoor dining, they had outdoor heater too so didn't feel cold. The drinks were also good according to price. The waiter and servers were also cordial. The decor is decent and there's plenty of seating in and out. The food is a crapshoot. I've had the best and worst of every mainstay item. Stay away from specials, idk if the cooks make them up or if they're told what they are but they never have enough time to learn how to make it decent enough that it's worth serving. Some of the servers are absolutely wonderful, some of the servers are there to make a check. I used to be a weekly, sometimes multiple times a week visitor, now I only go if it's late and no other decent local options open. read more

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Get the tofu bahn mi!! Decent outdoor seating and attentive staff. Should be notes that there is a fair amount of street action in this area. read more

Local 44 - Bahn mi - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A great local bar. Stopped in here on a Wednesday night. It was busy, but I sat the bar and the bartenders were very nice, attentive, and quick. I just had chicken wings, but all good, and drinks looked good. read more

Sat at the bar. This place gets pretty crowded. Food's a little pricey, but it is fancy bar food. I've enjoyed the entrees and snacks every time I came. Wings were perfect, since they allow for a little break to tell me how horrible I am. The bartender and waitstaff were great and professional in a not fun situation, so came here to give them props! But, maybe choose to sit at a table if you need to argue. read more

Elevated bar food, friendly wait staff and local beer, that's what you have to look forward to at Local 44. The fries were my favorite part, Belgian style frites. The veggie burger was just okay. The kale salad surprised me, in a good way. A heaping amount of beets, but also subtle touches of heat with slices of fresh jalapeño mixed into the salad. To drink, I tried a local cider and a cocktail with kombucha and tequila. Solid all around! read more

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Ive ended up at local 44 more nights in the past few months then i might have expected. I always loved this place but it kind of out of the blue became a semi-staple spot during my last month in philly. The drinks here are good and i think it's mayb the best spot in ucity/wphilly area for a good dive bar meal that kind of feels elevated cuz they use randomly fancy ingredients ? Idek its just really good and well made. I love the tofu banh mi and the fries with lots of malt vinegar. Initially i wasnt crazy about the veggie burger, but happenstance (i.e., they were out of banhmi) made it so i somehow ended up eating it two nights in a row, and it grew on me. Good spot to catch up w friends or have a lowkey date read more

Local 44 - Veggie Burger - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came in on a rainy night with my partner and still found that this place was decently full. Tbh im not sure why there aren't more glowing reviews about the food. I was truly in love with our meal. Although the dishes are simple, they were all very well done. The cauliflower and beet salad was shockingly my favorite thing. I intend to learn how to make this, I thought it so delicious. The jalapeños on our plate were very mild, so I'd be curious to know how this tastes when the jalapeños have more kick to them. My first impression of the lamb burger was that the patty seemed small for the bun, but then I realized the bun is so soft that you end up needing that ratio of bread to meat to have good support of the burger. I believe the onions were pickled, and I enjoyed the gentle acidity they brought to the lamb burger. I thought the cheeseburger would have nothing worth commenting on, but I was wrong. This cheeseburger featured some of the best pickles I've ever had. Crisp, fresh, and lightly pickled. I wondered if they made there in house. And the fries? Mm! Crispy, but soft. Our server was really sweet, and gave me beer recommendations. She didn't bat an eye at me sitting in the booth next to my partner for a little bit even though the table was small and intended to have one person on each edge. This place generally felt very queer friendly, which is no surprise given its in West Philly. We enjoyed the energetic vibe of this place at first, but I will say by the end of it the music was kind of loud for us. Throughout the conversation I felt like I was really having to project my voice to be heard. Still, I enjoyed every other aspect of this place so much that I didn't really mind. Would just keep in mind that it's a loud spot for the future. read more

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Casual neighborhood, bar and restaurant. Lots of beers on tap that rotate overall cocktails they make a pretty good as well. Service is always great to. I honestly haven't had a experience here even once. The menu is made up of an eclectic menu. There are lots of vegan and vegetarian options as well. Right next-door is a owned by the same company. read more

I've been here several times, but the food is only memorable because it is mediocre - excluding the fries. I eat primarily vegetarian/pescatarian, so I've had the caesar salad, fries, seitan nuggets, and mac and cheese. Caesar salad: the dressing isn't flavorful enough to balance out the greens. Seitan nuggets: basically the same quality as store vegan nuggs, but with a less satisfying texture. Mac and cheese: I ordered this a couple days ago and was shocked to discover it was primarily milk butter noodles. Decadent it was not. After eating over 80% of it, I finally found the promised gruyere and cheddar which were actually tasty. However, the toasted breadcrumbs simply added crispiness to the dish and did not contribute any flavor whatsoever - it's just a texture...This was one of the saddest mac and cheeses I've had in years. Boxed kraft is better than what I was served. One person in my group described the dish as "horrid." Someone else had ordered the meatball sandwich and was unable to eat even a full meatball because of how leathery it was. Onto the positive: service is always pretty decent, and the food doesn't take very long. The fries are tasty and complement the ketchup + garlic aioli. If the kitchen refined the recipes and taste-tested, Local 44 could be a great place. Also note for those who are more volume-sensitive: when it's busy inside, the noise levels can be over-stimulating. Outdoor seating is available. read more

It's weird seeing this place with a brunch menu, cocktails, and an extensive imported drafts list. I lived in the neighborhood back in the 80s when it was just The Tavern; draft choices were Rolling Rock, Bud, and Guinness (Yuengling was still looked at with suspicion), and the food offerings consisted of help-yourself popcorn from the popper in the back. Times change... read more

Great bar with tons of selections. Indoor and outdoor seating and their food is freakin bomb. Definitely stop by their bottle shop next door too, it's full of awesome treats. read more

The pub that I thought had their things together. I visited this place a few weeks ago, and know for sure I'll never go back, but I don't owe them any favors, so maybe I'll spare at least one more person from an unnecessary experience. I was not alone and my party enjoyed a meal there while I simply ate Brussel sprouts and ordered a burger to go, I didn't check them and this is my error, but I only live 5 minutes walking distance and called them as soon as I got home. To which I was hung up on, therefore I return and explain that I'd asked for no thousand island concoctions on my burger, and that they could please replace it with what I ordered, I was told yes and they eventually borrowed an additional half an hour. After this however, I presume someone assumed dishonesty in me or that I would not wait for my food, so in 30/45 minutes time the gentleman was surprised to still see me, and says, I'll just cancel the whole ticket from earlier. As if that solved my issue, the issue of me paying for food and not eating, I'd made a decision on what I'd eat and paid for it nearly 2 hours prior to him telling me that he wouldn't charge me or provide me with the one thing I ordered. To them I say good luck, cause they'll continue to do it without my support. read more

Local 44 - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Worst service experience. I ordered a saison and they gave me a west coast ipa. Refused to give me a new drink because they closed the tab and the manager wasn't there. Wait staff was rude from the moment we entered and behaved as if we were a burden for even entering (this was the attitude before the mistake). read more

Overall, Local 44 is a nice college divey joint that is casual and has both indoor bar seating and outdoor table seating. The food was ok overall but portions were very small for the price. Overall, I highly recommend the charred broccolini. I wish the mac and cheese had more flavor and the scallion hush puppies were very dry and not so flavorful. Next time, I would stick with just the broccolini. The prices however for such small "large plates" was a little disappointing. Two of us shared the portions and found ourselves a little hungry afterwards. I sat outside for my meal and the service was relatively fast considering it was packed inside due to the Eagles game. But even though it was early in the evening, we had many people come up to us asking for food, money, etc. So I would definitely recommend asking for a table close to the restaurant door or coming earlier in the day if sitting outside, but I understand this is not necessarily something the restaurant can control. I haven't tried the drinks, but I look forward to trying them next time! read more

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Their brunch menu, while short, is all vegetarian/vegan dishes. Delicious bloody Mary. Friendly staff. Outdoor seats available. Parking is street only - I felt blessed to find a spot on the same block! I had the charred broccoli topped with a 6-min egg. That peanut sauce plus loads of chili crisp made the dish a flavor bomb. It was a light dish, just filling enough without overbearing your stomach. Highly recommend :) read more

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Great little neighborhood restaurant/bar the offers bunch on weekends. Food was great and the portions large. Off the beaten path in university city. read more

So blessed to live in a neighborhood with such a good sense of community, and a vast selection of restaurants. Walking distance from my house, lies Local 44. I've been inside their beer shop before, but never dined. Their beer shop is decent. A little pricier than I prefer, but I don't mind supporting local businesses... and the workers are friendly. Now onto the restaurant, my boyfriend and I opted to dine outside so I can't speak for how the inside aesthetics are, because I didn't get a chance to see but they have ample outdoor seating. Heated lamps for the colder weather. Keep in mind that it is on a busy street though, so there will constantly be people walking near you. Food. The menu is very...limited. I really wish they had a bigger menu. It was hard to choose something due to how small the menu is. I had a burger the other day, but had to go with a burger again because that seemed the most appealing to me. Service took a little longer because they only had two servers, but the food was actually really good. You can tell everything was made fresh and I would definitely come here again if I were craving a restaurant quality burger. My boyfriend got the pulled pork sandwich. He said it was just ok. The drinks were also just ok, nothing worth bragging about...tasted more like juice than a cocktail. All in all, this is a just an average spot if you need a quick bite. I'm not gonna lie, I was expecting more since I always see how busy it is outside. But it didn't really wow me. Definitely not rushing to revisit. This place has A LOT more potential... and they can start off by expanding the menu. read more

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Great place to hang out and have a drink. Service was phenomenal. Food was fast and was satisfying. Would recommend.

Not very impressed. Probably considered a nice place when I was in college. Being next to a bottle shop, I was expecting a better beer selection. Such disappointing beers on tap. The food was very mediocre at best. The banh mi sandwich tasted pretty bland. Not worth the money for the sandwich. Save that money and go get it on Washington ave! read more

Local 44 - banh mi sandwich - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We recently hosted a large party in the back area of Local 44 and I can't say enough amazing things about the service and the food. The communication prior to the event was seamless and on the day of, the waiters were incredibly attentive and organized and the food was so tasty - especially the sliders, brussels, beet salad and chicken wings. Everyone had an amazing time! Drinks are also super affordable, especially during happy hour. Thanks to the whole team! read more

The definition of a neighborhood spot. It's unpretentious, good vibes, good food, drinks, and the staff are all a pleasure to engage with. I used to come here almost every other week or more when I was in Philly, and it's such a nice, easy spot to grab a drink with friends on a hot summer day and enjoy inventive food made by the chefs. I don't think I've ever had anything bad here, and I have had some stuff I've never tried before. They really do try to keep things local, almost all their drafts are from Pennsylvania. You see people walking by and stopping to say hi that are sitting outside, and it's overall just a great vibe. Anytime we have a hard time deciding on a spot to eat, Local 44 is a bit difficult to say no to. If you're in the area, definitely check it out. read more

I'm not adding too many pictures this is one of those 'what happens here, stays here' kinda places. It's dark, industrial and laidback and about 15 years ago probably Smokey as hell! You know smoking is 'forbidden' in Philly bars and restaurants. I don't smoke but it's missing in the 'ambiance' and experience here. My reason for trying this divey bar is the Yelp reviews and the 15 minute ride. It's what you expect in this area a mix of everything, races, lifestyle , gender and families all out having a good time together either directly or indirectly. Very likable and easy. My reason for going out on a Sunday is the listed fish fry. It's fish and chips with a salad for $15 if you get the 'special ' they will add a pint of 'a' lager for $3 more. My first plate had to nice size pieces of fish(beer battered cod), fries 'chips' and shredded greens with dressing and a slice of radish? One of the pieces of had a weird texture that could not be flaked away or cut with a knife. The replacement was twice the amount as before of shredded greens now two pieces of radish, half the portion of fries and one piece of fish. I think the problem is the fish is frozen and they drop it in the fryer and it fries too quickly, it doesn't allow it to thoroughly cook. Would I visit again, maybe but not to eat! The overpriced food is not that good. read more

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In for dinner again and both the food and service were both excellent. Fresh made food served hot and pretty quickly. Extremely generous portion of hand cut fries served hot and delicious. Fish and chips fresh made hot and tasty. Today's brew of choice was Love City Tropical Tart Beats, it's a very refreshing blend with hints of mango, passion fruit, pineapple and pink guava and it's tart to live up to its name. The staff was friendly and each of them checked in each time they passed the table. Nate and crew were pretty busy, that's great to see Highly recommended! read more

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I've been to Local 44 several times, but only twice for meals. I miss watching Eagles games here - they have a great beer selection and a nice neighborhood bar vibe. Since I can't get such an experience here now, I don't think I'll be coming back, especially after last night's takeout meal. The house made veggie burger from their current "Hatd Times" menu was a real disappointment. Incredibly dense and desert-dry, it was like eating a brick. It was seasoned all right and not bad flavor wise, but the copper cheddar melted on top just made it heavier and provided no moisture - where was that sriracha mayo? A few slices of tomato would have helped, the lettuce was crushed and shriveled to the point of being unnoticeable. The brioche bun was okay, but given how rich the rest of the sandwich was I had to leave the top of the bun uneaten. My partner got the Living Legend hoagie, and he commented on how surprisingly dry that was too, though he generally deemed it one of the better vegetarian cheesesteaks that he's had. The one other meal I've had at Local 44 was dine-in, when they still had the seitan vegan Reuben. Admittedly I'm a bit of a Reuben snob from my meat-eating days - I grew up in New York, what do you expect? I have had one or two really excellent vegetarian Reubens that would live up to my tough New Yorker standards, but the one from Local 44 wasn't one of them. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't anything special. That's the only thing I can even remember about that meal, just not feeling much of anything either way. I know I'm in the minority as far as negative critics of the food here, even among vegetarians. What can I say? Can't win em all... read more

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Honestly an all around great spot. Love the fries, Brussel sprouts and drinks and beer choice. To be honest the veggie burger left a little to be desired. It was a bit dry for my taste, but that's tricky, especially when it's actual real veggies and not some manufactured fake meat. The flavor was definitely decent. Definitely want to come back again and try something else read more

Local 44 - Vegetarian burger - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've eaten here about 8 times in the past 3 weeks. I always get a Porter or a Stout, the Beet Tahina, and then the Kale Caesar salad w chicken. The Beet Tahina has red and golden beets and sliced jalapeno for a nice kick! The chicken in the Kale Caesar salad is mostly all white meat pulled chicken and tastes fresh. They have a decent selection of craft beers and it changes regularly. The food and portions is usually good but there is definitely some inconsistency from one night to the next. This week the portions were very skimpy on Monday and Thursday night, but was awesome Tuesday and Wednesday night. It's Thursday night and I'm here at the bar and they brought me the Beet Tahina and it was laughable at how small the portion was and it was missing the red beets. Monday night, my Kale salad barely had any chicken and the Beet Tahina was made poorly and skimpy. When the kitchen gets it right though, I love the place! I always sit at the bar since I'm alone and traveling and the bartending staff is usually nice and on the ball. See my pics! Unfortunately I didn't get a pic of the bad portions before sending it back. Did I mention they have a nice little package store next door with good selection of craft beers?! read more

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I've been to Local 44 a handful of times recently. I will say it is one of the few decent options in this part of West Philly, but I still think it's pretty mediocre. My friends love the burger, but I would say it's just alright. The fries are the best part. Take that opinion for what it's worth since I just recently started eating meat again. My first visit I got the veggie burger, which I have to say was barely edible. I didn't even finish half of it. But luckily it comes with fries so I didn't go hungry. I went last week and got the tofu banh mi. It was pretty decent, but the tofu could have been a bit thicker. It was fried to a point where you could barely tell the "meat" of the tofu anymore. I ordered it without the cilantro because I'm one of those people who can't stand the taste, but of course it came with cilantro. Not just a little, but a LOT of cilantro. For the price, it should come with a side imo, but I had to pay $7 extra for them. The Brussels sprouts are definitely tasty, but sort of inconsistent. The my first two times getting them were phenomenal, but the last time they were overly charred to the point it killed the nice vinaigrette flavor. Plus that order came out after our entrees even though we ordered them as a starter. Beware, if you don't order them the aroma of everyone else's will be tempting enough to make you miserable. Last thing, the komburita (kombucha meets margarita) sounds like an intriguing combo, but it's not. Another one I just couldn't even get myself to finish. I want Local 44 to be so good, but I just find it to be very average. The service doesn't really help, either. I'm sure I'll be back purely because of the convenient location, and I hopeful future experiences will be better. I definitely wouldn't go out of your way to try it, though. read more

It's a bar. I love bars. Beer and french fries and ya girl is on cloud 9. The bartender/waiter was super cool and pretty much just told us we can yell for him or obnoxiously waive him down when we needed something. I tried the veggie wings which were satisfying. Pretty much like Frank's hot sauce which hits the spot for me. The "ranch" side was not ranch though. I'm not sure what that was. It tasted good but definitely would've preferred some good ole ranch. read more

Local 44 - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

More like 4.5 and really good bar/restaurant. While the menu might be on the smaller side it is because every choice is awesome and if they offered any more choices it would be even harder to choose. We had 3 different items; Pork ban Mhi, sesame noodles with rotisserie chicken, and the fish and chips. All were excellent. Service was 5 stars and so was the overall atmosphere (for a bar/restaurant). I definitely recommend it. Oh - beer choices were also plentiful and there is something for everyone. read more

Great spot for a drink. Good vibes, indoor and outdoor seating. Bar food worth getting

Great local diner, friendly service, veggie options. Lots of beer on tap. Outside dining.

I never leave reviews. The burger. The burger. The 44 should be renamed 100. Please add lettuce tomato and jalepeno. It was really good. No grease. And fries were fresh cut potatoes. I drive by for 20 years never once went it. Thank you read more

Had the fish and chips. Wasn't impressed. Small piece of fish smothered in thick batter with an over abundance of fries. So if you like fries that's the plate to order.. read more