I believe in sharing positive experiences and spreading good words for good work. It wouldn't be…read moreright to not give props to 1874 Social after the management at Hooks and Ladder refused to serve us drink for incomprehensible reasons. Cam was always wonderful every time we are here and her super yummy and pretty Cosmos made everything better. Goes to show how important it is to have great staff that treats people right. Always have good times and good drinks with Cam and James here.

food was okay, the chips are VERRRRYYY salty though :( however the truffle fries is absolutely to…read moredie for. service was nice but a little different from what we're used too. the ambiance is nice too, had TV set up and different tables to choose from.

The Cigar Republic is a true gem. Upscale atmosphere, outstanding cocktail selection, and an…read moreimpressive cigar lineup. Service is consistently excellent--friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. I make it a point to visit every time I'm in town. Highly recommend! Shout out to Mark for excellent bar service.

Did a spur of the moment stop in after dinner at a local restaurant. I was really there for chat as…read moreI am not a cigar smoker. The cigar room where you pick out your cigar before you go in is really nice. It's small but full of many options. The man working there was very knowledgeable and helpful in picking out a suitable cigar. As I said I'm not a cigar smoker so I was quite nervous about how strong the smoke smell would be. It's not terrible. The space does seem to have a decent filtration system so it is manageable. In lieu of cigars, I had drinks. The drinks were good. FYI, there is a $25 minimum per person at the bar. The server was very nice and recommended some drinks to me but service is incredibly slow. I mean you place a drink order and it may not come for 10-15 minutes. The space is nice and comfy. Large, lounge chairs and loveseats throughout.

Basically the top floor of the Iron Abbey with a small bar and seating. I found this part of the…read morebuilding quiet and a nice area to have a drink at the end of the night. The bartenders were really nice. The bottle "cellar" area is full of different styles. I perused the area and if your looking for international beers this is a good place to look. The shelves were stocked with a very wide selection of mostly Belgian, Italian brews with American Micro and German coming in just behind. I've had Spanish brews before, but they actually had in stock six to 10 different Spanish Brews and some Brazilian beer. (Makes sense since a Brazilian Steakhouse is connected to the building) The prices were fair and they even had some exclusive Iron Abbey collab beers with local breweries. It's out of the way for me bottle shop wise, but if I do stop by the area I'll of course check out their stock. I found a couple of nice hard to find Imperial Stout's that now have a nice home. A nice addition to the building.

The loft is my preferred area in the Iron Abbey because downstairs is hot and usually crowded…read more It is the place to drink in the Horsham/Warminster/Hatboro area. The Bartenders know how to make great mixed drinks and there is also the option to grab bottles or cans of beer.

After many months of intending to visit, we finally dropped in at Izzy's for an early dinner on a…read moreThursday night. This cocktail and handroll spot might be one you miss if you are just driving by and not in the local Ardmore scene, and that would be a catastrophe, as it is unique and delicious. This bar has impeccable Japanese ambience with high, light wood ceilings and a quiet atmosphere. It offers exclusively high-top table and bar seating, but still feels elevated. This is one of the best sake menus I have seen in the area, including domestic production, and also offers Japanese beers and a very delicious cocktail list featuring sake-forward offerings. Sake served generously with the cedar box tradition. Specials are available daily and warm food from the menu seems to be prepared next door at Ripplewood (same ownership). Handrolls were bright and fresh using clearly high quality, fresh ingredients. We also enjoyed a Branzino collar. We'll definitely be back, and will try to be early again to get good seating (spots fill fast, as you'd expect!)

An easy contender for the best bar & restaurant in Ardmore!…read more From the first moment that I stumbled upon it on the way to a dinner and just had to grab test cocktail, to the most recent time where I splurged on all the sushi and bao bun noms; Izzy's has been a place that never disappoints! It's called Izzy's because at its core it's a casual Izakaya where you can enjoy sushi, bao, drinks, and more without even needing a reservation (https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2025/05/28/izzys-cocktail-bar-izakaya-ardmore/) four nights a week. But its all a passion project from the Ripplewood team that does all that with a good fusion twist that yields very little confusion. Your old fashioned might come with an aged dark rum instead of a whiskey, your salmon hand roll might be the perfect lox bagel without the bagel, and your bao bun might come birria taco style, and all of the above are absolute serendipity! The menu does shift regularly enough to the point where you'll find at least one new favorite among old staple with each visit, and you also want to be prepared to find out about specials and get spot-on recommendations from the welcoming staff. For cocktails I've immensely enjoyed their versions of dark & stormy's, olde fashioned's, the Last Word (https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2025/06/19/izzys-ardmore-last-word/), and then some. But they also have a weel rounded selection of Japanese whiskeys, and you best believe that they have Hitachino Nest beer! For food I've enjoyed the following; Salmon Philly Handroll - The perfect lox bagel without the bagel comes with sushi grade salmon, creme fraiche, and everything bagel spice in a seaweed wrap. Hokkaido Scallop Handroll - the perfect buttery scallops with an umami bomb speak for themselves! Miso Soup - You haven't had miso soup until you had this freshmaker version that perfectly serves two. Hands down the best version I've ever had! Nigiri - All the nigiri, all of it is good! Spicy Cucumbers - the perfect chilled vegetable to share with the table with a bit of spice and flavor that rivals my belove Han Dynasty and Dan Dan versions! Birria Bao Buns - Somehow the best queso free birria I've had might not come with a taco?! My favorite seat is the window booth that overlooks all of downtown Ardmore. But my second favorite is standing so I can play a free game of pinball!

Great food and service! Always consistent! Music they hire is top notch and not over bearing!read more

Third time visiting the Gypsy. Great service but do make reservations, it gets crazy busy! And…read moreparking is difficult. I finally got to try the chicken pot pie. It's so good. For a small place, they have a lot to offer: good cocktails, a nice menu with lots of options, friendly staff. We liked the wings and the tuna bomb too. Crowded on a Saturday night but fun live music!

Drinks were good, but a bit on the expensive side. The bathrooms are not the easiest to access for…read morefolks who may have mobility issues, especially when it gets more crowded. And it's a little hard to see because of the dim lighting. It can get pretty loud and there's not much sound dampening, making it hard to hear each other sometimes. However, if you're just vibing and chilling, it's perfect. Though the brewery doesn't sell food, you can pick up something to eat right next door at the market. It's also where the bathrooms are located. Solid draught beers -- I'd recommend them over the cocktails. Enjoy!

Great local brewery tucked inside the new Ridge Hall Market…read more Twisted Ginger Brewery is a hidden gem right off Butler Pike in Ambler, sharing a building with the new Ridge Hall Farmers Market. Parking can be tight on the street, but there are municipal lots nearby that make things easy. They usually have around ten beers on tap, a solid mix of styles that changes often enough to keep things interesting. There are a few TVs, and during slower weekday hours they keep things cozy by only opening the bar area. On weekends, when the place fills up, they expand seating into the section by their brewing area. If you're just grabbing beer to go, they sell four-packs of their own brews. For food, you can either take your beer into the market's food court or bring your meal back into the brewery. Both setups work fine depending on what kind of night you're after. If you are not a beer person, fortunately there are Stateside seltzers, and Surfside hard iced teas available. A relaxed local spot with good beer, friendly people, and a nice addition to Ambler's growing brewery scene.

Tucked above my longtime favorite The Barley Mow sits the hidden gem Light in the Attic and during…read moreRestaurant Week, it absolutely delivered. Finding your way upstairs adds to the speakeasy-style charm. The reception area alone sets the vibe: playful, stylish, and full of photo-worthy moments before you even sit down. It feels like you've discovered something not everyone knows about. We went with the small plate prix fixe menu (three courses), and each dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and -- most importantly -- delicious. Every course left us wanting just a little more, which is exactly how a tasting-style experience should feel. Nothing felt rushed, and the pacing of the food was on point. Cocktails were also excellent, creative, well-balanced, and fitting for the ambiance. The only hiccup of the night was drink service being a bit slow. Not a dealbreaker by any means, but noticeable. Overall, a great Restaurant Week experience in a space that feels both intimate and fun. I'll absolutely be back to explore the full menu soon.

Visited for their NYE dinner which was a price per person limited menu. When we arrived, we sat and…read morewere told that "one" item was not on the menu. Little did we know that would be the continual theme as we were only given a choice of one of the 4 appetizers(one being warm olives) , two of the four entrees and ended up receiving what felt like the leftovers. It was truly a disappointing experience. Their manager let us know that because we prepaid there was nothing they could do that night. Just avoid this experience all together and perhaps find a date night somewhere you are able to spend time together rather than hangry.

We had a wonderful experience at The Cage. Loved the decor and vibe. Our server, Caprese, was…read moreamazing - she was very pleasant, fun and attentive. Best server we've had at a restaurant in a long time. The food and cocktails were excellent too. Their specialty cocktails have a nice flair. We got appetizers and dinner, the delivery of which was perfectly timed. We didn't feel rushed at all. Great experience.

Philly Taste Makers checked out The Cage in Audubon for brunch and overall it was a really good…read moreexperience. Parking was pretty easy, which is always a plus. The setup is a little different from the Warrington location (same owners), and the menu has some differences too but it still gives that signature Cage vibe with the greenery, cool signage, and those iconic cage aesthetics. The GM James stopped by our table to make sure we were good. Good sense of humor. Shoutout to the staff because they really made the experience. Peyton at the host stand was super helpful getting us situated. Our server Jen was AMAZING!!! She was attentive, friendly, and honestly went above and beyond. She checked on us consistently, made sure everything was right, and even doubled as our photographer. Gabe also helped run food and was just as attentive. We started with drinks these drinks are so creatively made and the presentation is cool!!: one person had the Cyclops (very cool presentation with the bubble effect), I had a creamy espresso maestro martini (make sure you say creamy it was smooth and really good), the creamy is baileys. You will never walk alone drink make sure: cute!!! Elementary school A couple people ordered mocktails. The only downside here: the mocktails lacked flavor, but Jen made sure to address it right away. food: Korean tacos & tuna crispy rice - 9/10 some meat was chewy but the flavor was there. My taste buds were happy! Braised short rib hash - 10/10, super tender meat, great flavor (just wish there was a little more hash) my cousin enjoyed this over hers Steak & eggs with truffle fries - 10/10 Crab Benedict - real lump crab, great flavor 10/10 but they need to watch the poached egg, it was runny enough Chicken & waffles - 9/10 Shrimp jambalaya - 7/10, a bit dry, but they quickly added more sauce when we mentioned it Truffle fries with aïoli - 10/10, must-order Beignets - 10/10, "chef's kiss"- soft, sweet, and definitely worth getting We didn't go deep into dessert beyond the beignets, but those alone were a hit. Between the atmosphere, the service, and most of the food hitting, it made for a really enjoyable brunch. If you haven't been yet, go, you'll enjoy the experience.