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Oscar's Tavern

4.0 (387 reviews)
ModerateDive Bars
Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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OSCAR'S TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

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Divey
Moderate noise
Juke Box
Good for groups

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Ling C.

Decided to pop in on a Friday night looking for something to eat and was surprised by the cheesesteak! The vibes of Oscar's Tavern resembles the ones in Ireland. It's very homey! The peppers cheese steak came with 3 pieces which was surprising. The beef was cheesy and warm and it was delicious. I'm not a fan of thick cut fries but these were done right; nice and crispy! Would definitely come again for a night out with friends. Cash only! Service was quick!

Good draught beer on tap
Azsure D.

Love! Great bar. A legit bar. I needed beer, they had beer on tap! $5 a draught. Good selection. Bar staff included women and I felt totally safe drinking there by myself. Came back several times on my trip.

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Erin K.

NEED TO KNOW B4 YOU WALK IN: No card usage allowed! ONLY CASH! Pros: *Small, nonchain hole-in-the-wall with very reasonably-priced, adult bevs! *Limited menu chock full of staples (hamburgers, salads, sausages, cheesesteaks, wings, onion rings, etc)! *friendly faces (locals & employees) *Philly Eagles decor galore *great music

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Eva B.

We stopped in for a drink and ended staying for a bit. It's cash only and they were very accommodating changing the channel to the soccer game for us. The drinks were strong and it felt very Philly just what we were looking for!

Best bar in center city.

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Your typical Drive Bar...Drinks were good food was decent and the bartender was very friendly.

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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.

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