McCusker&#x27;s Tavern

If you want a joint, this is your joint…read more You're coming here bc it's real comfortable and you're going to find a place you can slip in and just enjoy what is there. Staff are friendly but aren't gonna treat you like you're all that. This is Philly, wutya drinkin? Daytime vs nighttime are two completely different vibes, but if you don't feel like you fit in that's on you. Last visit @ lunch called for the cheeseburger with grilled onions and waffle fries. Big fat burger but not much taste... "feel free to shake in some tasty seasonings back there in the kitchen, fellas!"the grilled onion add was like getting one onion ring, so that was a miss. Oh well, filled me up and prices are reasonable for sure.

Dive bar in Philly ducked into…read more Highlights: - Proper dive bar feel: dark and cozy with a bar and some tables in a long room - Loved the sassy stickers and signs behind the bar Lowlights: - Didn't get to try the food and heard the French onion soup is surprisingly great

2.1 mi•Avenue of the Arts South, Rittenhouse Square

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We highly recommend this welcoming little bar serving flavorful food and a decent selection of…read morespirits at a reasonable price. The space is beautiful: polished dark wood and very clean. We sat at the window overlooking street and sidewalk traffic. Kiara H made solid recommendations for us off the menu. I thoroughly enjoyed the hot Pozole Roja soup and Heirloom Tomato Salad with mozzarella. Delicious. My companion raved about his Chicken Cheesesteak Empanadas with cherry pepper aioli. Compliments to the Chef!! Highly recommended!

The concept to Good Dog Bar is amazing. You mean to tell me you have a whole bar whose sole…read moreidentity is to promote good doggos?? That's cool and I don't even like dogs that much. Inside there are three floors for sitting and gathering. First floor primarily for drinking, second for eating, third for fun and games (pool table and darts). Service was great.

Good dogs at the Good Dog 4/10/25

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4.0(240 reviews)

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Finally got here! Ye Olde Ale House My good buddy Erik…read moreMalmberg has been telling me about these beef sandwiches since the day I first met him. Recently, The Godfather of Meat did a keen review and video, in which everything looked awesome. It took us about 45 minutes from Emmaus, and it was worth the trip. House made roasted beef with the house gravy on a sensational Kaiser roll -- was what we came for and they delivered! Piled high and fresh with provolone cheese. This is the best beef sandwich I have had in decades. Simple quality at its finest! This has quickly become my gold standard classic beef sandwich. The "Matt Fries", were interesting and completely unique: fresh crispy fries topped with generous black pepper, old bay seasoning, Parmesan cheese and Turkey gravy. It worked! We enjoyed them and the large portion was more than enough for 2-3 people. Steph Rush very much enjoyed the mussels in red sauce -- another generous portion, served with was bread. I had an order of the cold shrimp , which is weekends only. Fresh, cooked perfectly and extra horseradish in the cocktail sauce by request. We were overjoyed with what we ordered and I love they have birch beer on tap, my favorite! The joint was packed and busy, our waitress had her hands full in her section. We are looking forward to a return trip ! #rushieeats

I like the vibe of this place. You can tell it is a neighborhood staple. No frills, been here…read moreforever. A solid roast beef sandwich. Where the stars are lacking for me is on cleanliness amd attention to detail. Mozzarella sticks were cold in the middle. Tables and chairs need to be wiped down better. The table condiment holders were not very clean.

Watching the sandwiches get put together -

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Buckets Tavern

3.3(41 reviews)

12.5 mi

Horrible experience our food was unfit…read more It was burned and the order was wrong . I couldn't eat any of mine We told the waitress and showed her the food and she agreed it was bad but the waitress could have cared a less . Like a normal establishment we expected some Sort of break on the bill . We were just a cash grab with no acceptable food and service . It was a $35.00 mistake ! Well I know they wont make it but anyway due to terrible food and hateful service !

This is a 2 star review…read more I ordered the wings mild and cooked light because I HATE hard wings. Of course they came out extra crispy. Is it that hard to get this order right? I gave my wings to the guy next to me, paid and left. Also they still smoke inside this bar. I'm not sure how they are getting around that law but it was annoying smelling cigarettes the entire time.

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Jamison Pour House

3.5(120 reviews)

23.6 mi

Food and beer selection excellent…read more Bartender was totally overwhelmed. On shift on Sunday evening. I ordered a cheeseburger with sliver of tomato. What came was a smash burger with onions and lettuce. To her credit she managed to steal the next burger and got it right the second time. She was totally overwhelmed being only bartender on shift.. I felt sorry for her.

A gem in Jamison! Great food and atmosphere. Got the french dip and also half a cheesesteak. The…read morefries are slamming, almost like mini potato skins. Wish you got a little more. The cheese sauce is to die for and homemade.

Bar area which is the only place I like to eat

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Balsamo's Pizza and Beer

3.0(84 reviews)

11.7 mi

Not only was my food horrible, burnt to a crisp and my Stromboli had NO meat -- when I went back to…read morethe restaurant to complain the worker was so rude. Spoke extremely rude to me over an error on their end.

*Covid update* Here's the thing. You gotta let this flaming…read morehot goodness sit a few before you dig into this bad boy. I ordered "well done" because I like a good crisp. This doesn't disappoint. Sauce has a nice subtle tang, and the cheese is on point. The pizza is bigger than the box, and that's always a plus. Slightest bit of grease, which I love. Crust is tasty, and crisp, even with delivery. Only downfall is a slight flop in the middle, because of how thin this pizza is.

We proudly sell Flying Fish Beers that are brewed in Somerdale NJ...

1/6/17

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Conte’s Pizza and Bar

3.8(425 reviews)

40.7 mi

Been on my radar a long time, finally had a chance to get some pies. 1 plain and 1 pepperoni worked…read moreout to $48, so you are paying the Princeton premium and the barstool bump. I thought the pizza was good, but not the best I've ever had, and certainly not worth the price. I was expecting a cracker-thin crust, but the pizza was much more substantial than that, which I like. Great crunch, good crust, whoever cut this thing could not have cared less to get equal sized slices, but whatever. The cheese and sauce were good, but not spectacular. I also thought the pepperoni cups were a little too thick- but still appreciated they use cups. Overall, yea- I liked it, but for the price I'm not going back.

Just one heck of a gem of a place. This is a community favorite for a reason, not to mention on the…read morelist of best pizza spots in the entire US. Their pizzas are just so good. You feel like you're at your hometown pizza and bar, it's a hectic environment but you have to embrace it! The service can be very hit or miss but the food is worth it all. Genuinely the best pizza I've had in a while!

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Special Pie (small) plus added olives

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Kerry F.

5 years ago

I like that McCusker's Tavern is LGBTQ friendly, they even have a rotund corpulent gay bartender, however he is very miserable! When I first occupied the establishment, I met a young gentleman whom was very nice which made me decide to go back in there with friends on a Friday night in hopes of having him for our bartender but that was a huge mistake. The heavyset bartender greeted us but was miserable and seemed like he did not want to be there at all, constantly rolling his eyes while huffing and puffing when any customer would ask for another beer. I would have taken major offense if it were just my crew and I, but he was treating ALL of his customers like this! He also did not want to make certain drinks and again would roll his eyes if someone requested a drink that he did not want to make, and would even suggest we get something else and would flat out say "No, I'm not making that! Get something else!" Rather than saying "I don't have the stuff for that drink, so I cannot make it." No, we want what we want! If you're going to be a miserable bartender, bartending is not for you. They have roaches, the bar stools are ripping, there is coke residue in the restrooms, you can't listen to anything you want if it didn't suit the pudgy man behind the bar. Should I go on? Bring your money elsewhere, at least you will have fun. read more

Joanne M.

16 years ago

I have never met the brothers that run the bar, but if you go in on a Sunday afternoon - you may just meet the original bar own Mr. McCusker himself. The couple of times that I have been in there it has been the Mr. that has been behind the bar. What a nice man! full of stories of his 40 years in the business and a lifetime in South Philly. Does not matter if it is your first time in the the bar or to 40th you are treated as a long lost friend. The beer is cold, the conversation is friendly - I would highly recommend this establishment if you are looking for a good corner bar. read more

Bill A.

5 years ago

Our first time in there and we had the gay bartender Ryan. He made my brother and I feel welcomed and at ease. My brother was happy to see a gay man bartending at McCusker's. It shows that McCusker's Tavern is LGBTQ friendly and my brother doesn't have to go to the Gayborhood all the time to feel safe. Thank you Ryan for making our time a safe and pleasant one. read more

Vincent M.

4 years ago

Awesome place! The owners are real nice guys!!

Edward F.

12 years ago

Nice neighborhood bar.

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