Visiting my nephews in Philly and had a hankering for a roast beef sandwich with horseradish and au jus like I would enjoy at our local ale house when growing up in the burbs here. They recommended Nick's, one of their local spots. Glad they did! The space is nothing fancy, but it was nice to have a table by the window to people watch as we enjoyed beer and eats together. The music was good, but at a level we could have a great conversation. The roast beef sandwich on a Kaiser roll was tasty, although I'm more used to it on a hoagie or slightly shorter sub roll. That being said, my reco would be like we did - go for the superb (wow!) smoked, dry rub wings and onion rings with Sriracha aioli. (Note - The light, large rings used a Tempura batter.) Both items were totally awesome! If you're in Olde City, definitely should consider stopping by Nick's friendly bar & grille. read more

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Stopped into Nicks on a Tuesday night while in Philly for a work-adjacent trip. Nicks is a nice unpretentious spot; very local, very neighborhood. We arrived with a party of 7 and no reservation but were seated quickly with no hassle. The bartender appeared to be doubling as the server but took great care of us. The menu and draft beer list aren't extensive but what Nicks does they do well. There were enough selections to accommodate everyone, including a vegetarian member of our party. My waffle fries were to die for. Nicks is a great spot for a solid meal in the heart of Old City Philadelphia. read more

I'm sorry I don't have high standards I would normally enjoy any place that treats me well and has good food and drink, in a nice atmosphere. This place treated me and my company terribly and they turned us away they must be making so much money that they could just be mean to whoever they want. We wasted like an hour of our precious time that night recently. It was 1am Saturday night (technically Sunday). He said last call was done and proceeded to kick us out rather than letting us wait there for our Ubers. However there were tons of other people there and he was fine with that. We were well-mannered and did not deserve to be treated that way. The bartender guy even flicked his middle finger at my best friend who is a gentleman that tried to capture a video of the establishment name and him. So he was brazen and bold to be nasty to us. It could've even been due to the color of our skin, and I am saying this as a patriotic Republican (meaning I do not cry "racism" for everything), but I will call it out as I see it. To prove this is a true review and story I've attached a video of the bartender who flicked us off and you can hear a girl in our group talking about how rude he was. read more

Nick's Bar and Grille - This is their lovely bartender flicking off well-mannered customers. - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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A bit of a hole in the wall...but great food and service. My son had the cheesesteak (as pictured) and said it was better than the expensive restaurants in the area!!!! read more

Nick's Bar and Grille - Philly Cheesesteak with fries!! - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

When it hit me that it has been years since I stopped by Nick's for the famous roast beef sandwich, I quickly made a plan to stop by for lunch. When you walk in to Nick's the torn bar stools remind you that you are entering a dive bar, but in that context Nick's is one of the best. The roast beef sandwich with sharp provolone cheese lives up to the hype and lived up to my memory of it. It's so juicy and delicious and it's perfectly complemented by the cheese. People were stopping by just to order that sandwich. I live in the neighborhood and must make it a part of my regular rotation. I did do my job as a Yelper and make a second visit to order other items from the menu. The chicken fingers were not good. Too much breading that is not even crispy and not enough chicken. The mozzarella sticks are your best bet for an appetizer. Made in house, they are large and stuffed with melted cheesy goodness. I also tried the bacon burger. The burger itself is thick and juicy with the perfect cheese to burger to bun ratio. No smash burgers here! But my bacon was dry reheated bacon that was not flavorful. It's a rare thing when the bacon is the worst part of a burger. There are hits and misses when it comes to Nick's, but the hits outweigh the misses. That bartender on my visits is another hit, as she is awesome. The drinks are strong and reasonably priced. I will definitely be back to Nick's. read more

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Stopped in Nick's for lunch while in town with my kids for Spring Break and I'm glad we stumbled upon it. Food was outstanding, and the staff was fantastic. Our server was also the bartender, and she was awesome...friendly and so funny. If I wasn't my kids, Nick's would definitely be in my "day drinking" list of spots. read more

Best neighborhood bar in Old City hands-down. The service is great. The food is even better, Nick's has that old-school vibe of Cheers style bar. Give it a shot you won't be disappointed. read more

This place knocks my socks off from left to right the French dip is to die for ... I'm gonna tell you those bartenders really got it going on. Don't you tell me about the guy in the kitchen cause I'll tell you!!!! He's as crisp as fish and chips!!! Extra vinegar! Soooo gooodd!!! read more

Went to nicks last night, it was a great place to go after work. The waffle fries were impeccable. The bartender was funny, attentive and had a good attitude. It's very decorated for the holidays and the music was diverse. I will be going back again! read more

Bar staff could use some common courtesy and basic decency lessons, fries were good but no salt at all. Not worth much else.

Always the best place ever it's so fun to hang and do karaoke. The bartenders are fun and nice and the atmosphere is very laid back. Plus it's close to pizza for the walk home. read more

Service and food was fantastic!! Had the roast beef sandwich with fresh cut fries. Highly recommend.

Food and service were amazing. That atmosphere was great. Came from out of state and dropped in to watch a game. Even though we were Cowboys fans they to very good care of us. The French Beef is very good. read more

Amazing bartender and service! Loved my visit at Nick's! It was my first time visit and it was fair!

Welcome to the foray of dive bars my fellow yelpers and praise be allah, Amen to them all day every day! I went for the signature Nick's roast beef with horseradish, au jus sauce, hot peppers and pickles, you can add provolone or sharp provolone for an extra 50 cents and you can bet your bottom dollar I did! The sandwich was delicious however if you have not learned this yet DO NOT pour the au jus on the sandwich it is meant to be dipped. I made the rookie mistake of dumping au jus all over my beautiful sandwich and it came off tasting too salty...I blame this mistake on the shots me and my girl took at brownies next door. The mozzella sticks were homemade and like I have never ordered before. The fattest mozella sticks I have ever seen and I am including in person, on TV, or in any magazine my friends. Just look at the pic!! Last item we ordered was the hot italian sausage. These had some of the hottest peppers I have tried in quite some time (too hot however). No seriously its too hot to enjoy if you leave the peppers in. The bread grilled splendidly what a job well done...I would take this grilled bread over a panini anyday of the week. They also have karaoke on Saturdays and have a nice local regular crowd. I am putting this bar up there with my favorite dive bars which include : Brownies, Paddy's, and now this jawn. read more

Nick's Bar and Grille - Nick's Roast beef sandwich - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Beer? Check! Philly Cheesesteak? Check! Came here on business travel because it was walking distance from the hotel I was staying at. As I came in, I could see how 'historic' this place was in in the Historic District. In fact, it was so old, the bathroom didn't have a mirror. I guess people in 1969 didn't care how they looked or something. Anyways, this is your typical bar style restaurant where the food is unhealthy but great and the beer is cold. I had the cheesesteak which was tasty and comparable to your Pat's or Geno's varieties. The beer was beer. The bill was decent when compared to surrounding food options. Come here... unless you need a mirror. read more

Nick's Bar and Grille - Cheesesteak. Duh! - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I got the Breakfast cheesesteak. This could be my new olde city cheesesteak. Definitely my olde city Cheesesteak when I want a beer. $5 for a can of Ruby Red. Yes, still drinking fruity sour beers. My daughter Karly liked the historic philly decor until she saw Cuba Libre. $10, the crumbled bacon gave it a lot of flavor and the eggs added eggs. Looking forward to going back and getting the 'special steak.' The price for location was delightful. read more

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Great bar, great beer selection, great staff!!! Food menu is great but don't get the wings - they only toss them in sauce after they are fried! read more

This locals watering hole was warm and inviting on a rainy afternoon. We popped in for a Philly cheesesteak and we were greeted with a big warm welcome from Kelly. Kelly made great food and drink recommendations and was fun to chat with. read more

This IS my Must Stop when I go to Philly. Awesome Food. Ice Cold Beer. AND THE HOSPITALITY IS BEYOND COMPARE. If you come to (or through) Philadelphia, you must come to Nick's. Chris is a phenomenal bar tender. He goes above and beyond to ensure your drinks are COLD and food is expedited from the kitchen. DONT FORGET THE MAN BEHIND THE SCENES: Alfredo is a Grill Master. I'm first generation Italian and never had a Beef Sandwich like THIS. OMG. Perfect combination with the sautéed spinach, beef and provolone cheese!! AND I COULD NOT HAVE HAD SUCH A GREAT NIGHT IF THE OWNERS DID NOT CARE SO MUCH ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDING AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE. Thank You Joe and Nick for welcoming us into your place and making us feel right at home!!! read more

It was ok. Food wasn't amazing but we had an incredible waiter. He knew we were in a rush because we were trying to catch a show nearby so he was super accommodating, asking if we wanted all our food (apps and entrees) at the same time, asking if we wanted our check right after we got our food so we could bounce, etc. I did ask for his favorite thing on the menu (the cheesesteak) and ordered it but was not impressed. It was super soggy and pretty bland. Overall this isn't my type of vibe but I can see how some people would appreciate it. read more

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I'm sorry, but this just sad imitator of Nicks Original Roast Beef - doesn't even come close! Good service, friendly staff though. read more

A really fun place to hang out. Great people and service. The burgers are great! A must try. I got the pub burger, it was cooked perfectly. Great flavor. One of the best burgers I've ever had. The fries were not so great. They were kind of soggy. My buddy had the onion rings and they were awesome. They also have smoked wings. They looked really good but I didn't taste them. read more

Thank you Nicole for being such a great bartender at Nick's for our annual dive bar crawl from Twisties Tavern at the shore....The drinks were great along with the food....We all can't wait to see you again and make sure you stop by next year at twisties read more

One of the best places in old city - great hummus plate and great owners !! Def try the cheesteak and egg sandwich too as well as waffle fries read more

Nick's Bar and Grille - U Hummus & Pita - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

They have great roast beef, but don't even bother... GO straight for the classic burger or applewood bacon BURGER. it's all about the PORK BABY, not only do they throw some bacon on top,,,,, there's pork in the beef. This is where the beef is at!, slap it up, flip it, rub it down,,,, with some American cheese, heaven on a bun. read more

Nick's Bar and Grille - Applewood bacon burger - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The vibes are fun at this classic dive. The smoked wings are a must. Karaoke is a blast on Saturdays. Buckets of cold beer round out the experience. Wish they'd make the decor less political and bring back the photo hunt game in the corner. read more

This is what 17.00 get ya. Burnt fries in a broken container and a 1/2 cooked burger.1 and done. read more

Nick's Bar and Grille - Heres what 17.00 got me , fried fries and a 1/2 cooked burger. Im 1 and done. - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ugh. This was one of my favorite burgers in the city and I was excited to take someone new. We ordered burgers med/rare and they came out charcoal. There was a big party and we were sat in the corner of it and they might have thought we were with them, but the food was terrible. We should have sent them back (maybe, I hate doing that) but didn't. $60 wasted on two really bad burgers, some fries and two beers. read more

Nick's Roast Beef of Old City is a bar, and a slightly dingy-looking one at that. The bartender there that night was funny and didn't waste any time when it came to making drinks. The place was crowded and the crowd was boisterous. People were cheering along a sports game. I had a the best stuffed mushrooms I've had in recent memory, with a spicy, tangy dipping sauce (recommended). Their cheesesteaks are ho-hum but tender and warm. Get the mozzarella cheese sticks, they're sure to satisfy. Worth a visit if you don't mind a crowd. Cheap, tasty food. UPDATE: Came back for dinner in December and sat in the back - got a variety of sandwiches, which weren't half bad (the roast beef club isn't all that, but I'm not a fan of roast beef anyway) fried mushrooms, and an order of "hot" wings. Jessica (our server) brought out everything fast, and I still love their stuffed mushrooms. read more

Just a GREAT spot. Excellent food. Only surpassed by the friendliness of the owners and other patrons. Blocks from all the historic sites so a nice place for a break. I was our first time yesterday and we enjoyed it so much that we are going back tomorrow for the Eagles game read more

EDIT: I questioned whether or not to mention this but I had reason to believe the woman owner was HOMOPHOBIC (I'm gay and had a dangle earring in that night) and after reading one of the reviews that was hidden on this page (scroll to the bottom and click the link that says "21 other reviews that are not currently recommended") it appears as though she is a Trump supporter and screamed some Trump slogans at another bar patron in the bathroom and then kicked them out last year after finding out they were a Hilary supporter, so I believe my suspicions of her intolerance for LGBT people to be warranted. ------------------------- I come to Philly a couple times a year to visit friends and have always had a good time at Nick's...until this past weekend. A group of 15-20 of us came in around 7pm on a Saturday were having a great time until one of the owners came in. My friends who frequent Nick's knew her and tried to introduce us, but she took one look at me and put her hand up in my face and turned around and walked away before I even said a single word. We were all very confused by that interaction but just brushed it off, as she appeared to be pretty drunk and was drinking with some of her friends at a table nearby. About an hour later I was sitting at the bar and she came and stood next to me and ordered some drinks from the bartender, and while she was waiting I again tried to introduce myself (and even offered to buy her a drink) and again she just looked at me and said "I don't care" and turned her back towards me until she got the drinks she ordered and then she walked away. The whole situation was so bizarre, and left us all pretty confused and disappointed. About an hour later the other owner (her husband) came in and was very friendly and chatted with us for a bit but the two interactions I had with his wife were enough to tarnish my experience and most of us ended up leaving shortly after and going to another bar. read more

Best service, roast beef sando, and food/drink specials in the city! Always a great time!

This place had the vibe of a cool little corner bar while being located in Old City in Philadelphia. We had a burger and a chicken sandwich to eat which were surprisingly good. There was a varied beer selection which was good. The only slightly negative to the experience was the bartender had to service the bar and the table we were sitting which made it a little cumbersome for him. I had to go up to the bar to get our initial drinks but after that he came to our table and he was pretty attentive. read more

Wow! Fantastic burger. For lack of a better way to say it, the burger melts in your mouth. The Cowboy burger is flavorful without being drenched in bbq and making a mess. The cheese steak tacos, recommended by the bartender were perfect. Just the right amount of spice with the hot cherry pepper mayo. We'd love to come back for another bite! read more

Nick's Bar and Grille - Cheese steak tacos, fries and a clunky burger. - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Very clean establishment. Nice Tap selection. Happy hour 4-7pm. Includes $1.75 domestic draughts, $1.00 off "you call its" and $5.00 appetisers. Love to come back for a sandwich. read more

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We had a great Sunday lunch here, in town visiting family after having moved away a number of years ago. So happy with our cheesesteaks, meatball parm, a Turkey club sandwich, and my veggie burger. Good beer list too. Our server was also taking care of the bar, and doing a great job of it. read more

Nick's Bar and Grille - Enjoying a Meatball Parmesan - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Never had a bad time or meal here!! Always full of characters and always made to feel welcome! Fun attentive crew!

I saw an article in the Metro touting Nick's Roast Beef Bar & Grille's 5 year Anniversary celebration with $5 burgers. Good burgers, good price, new venue, and a cheat day fuel? Sure, why not! Venue was homey, service a shade slow (busy), not much of a beer selection, but the burgers were delicious. So why 1 star? Nothing is more frustrating than misdirection, and we definitely felt "had" by this experience. So the bar was a bit busy with the regulars - fine. But we specifically asked the staff for the $5 Anniversary Burgers, but they gave us the $10 "Anniversary Burger" ... but oh, all the other burgers "on the menu" (which they didn't hand us) are $5 for their Anniversary celebration. Argh. The burgers were surprisingly good, but because of this shady experience we probably won't be returning for a while. Truly bummed. read more

Nick's Bar and Grille - ($10) $5 burgers for their 5th anni 5/26/17 only! Be careful which ones you order. They're not very clear about which ones are on special. - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Two words...... "Hardcore Philly". A wonderful cold evening where our bartender knew the lowdown on everything from politics to sports. He knew what the regulars drank and had their bucket of beer in front of them before their butt hit the barstool. The food order was strictly on his recommendation. Start with their grilled chicken wings, no need for any wing sauce as they were full of flavor just from their grilling process. Next, grab a pile of napkins and order Nick's Famous Hand Carved - roast beef or roast pork, roasted low and slow, horseradish, hot peppers and au jus on the side. Tastier than any cheesesteak I had during my visit. Experience the city at Nick's. read more

Nick's Bar and Grille - This is the place - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania