I've never watched It's Always Sunny, so I wasn't aware of the connection, but our dog goes to a nearby daycare and we've passed this place countless times. I'd been curious to stop in for a while. If you're sensitive to cigarette smoke, though, this is not the place for you. It was honestly almost too much for me, but having the back door open made it more tolerable. The bartender on Sunday morning was great (I think his name was Sean, but don't quote me), and he made one of the best Bloody Marys I've ever had. Prices were a bit steep, as paying $19 for a mediocre beer and a cocktail felt excessive, but I digress... I'm glad we finally checked it out, but between the prices and the smoke, I'm not sure I'd return. read more

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It's a dive bar. It's a little smoky. But the servers are really nice and the beer tastes great! Also, if you are a fan of It's Always Sunny you MUST come here just to check it out. I had a great time just soaking it up and chatting. Apparently, Danny Devito comes in fairly regularly. So you might get lucky. I didn't. But you might! read more

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Was in Philadelphia for the weekend-- I came here cause my friend loves the show Always Sunny, I had to get her some swag. I am so glad a made the detour to come here. The drinks are great, the ambiance and the energy perfect dive bar atmosphere. Felicia the bartender was sweet and hilarious. So welcoming. I met Frank and Joe, awesome guys. Lots of laughs. If I ever make it back to Phili this will be my first stop. *if you don't like smoking Don't go! * if you don't have a drivers license Don't go! *if you're an uptight douche with high expectations Don't go! Aloha read more

Paddy's Old City Pub - Best Bartender - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Needed a place to briefly hang out for a half hour and we tripped over Paddy's, a small dive bar apparently the inspiration for "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." First, didn't know there are bars you can still smoke in any U.S. city, let alone Philadelphia. (A warning if you don't like smoke.) Second as a designated driver for the evening, tried a nice zero option, Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher. Worth checking out including all the wall memorabilia. read more

Paddy's Old City Pub - As designated driver, enjoying a zero beverage at Paddy's Old City Pub - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This was such a fun place to start a friend's birthday bar crawl. I like the atmosphere. It's such a small little place though. It's very intimate. read more

Love this place. Classic dive bar with an excellent menu. Nice fresh Guinness vibe n tap and a bunch of locals.

Went here in a whim as I was visiting old city Philly. I enjoy these dive bars. The people are people. They aren't uptight and it's such a change from all of the over priced hipster bars. read more

As fans of "Always Sunny", we had to stop in for a drink at Paddy's during our recent vacation in Philly. I didn't know it was as close to city center and so many of our other stops as it is, and after leaving here we were a short walk away from Yards Brewing for dinner and another drink. This is a true, old-school "dive" bar like every bar I ever truly loved. Haven't been in one quite like this in some time, actually. Very friendly bar tender, friendly patrons (judging by their conversations it was a nice mixture of tourists and locals), fair drink prices and options (don't order food, it's obvious that isn't encouraged LOL), and (while we were there at least) good music and TV. As most have mentioned, it's a smoking establishment so if that truly bugs you maybe opt to drink elsewhere. A handful of people were smoking while we were here and it was not overwhelming, I can imagine at a busier time it might be to some, though. Had to grab a souvenir shirt, glad they have a variety for sale! read more

Old school Philly vibes. Had a decent time, great bartenders. Smokey smell was gross I wish they'd fix that

This is the bar that inspired the Paddy's Pub on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. My understanding is that the interior and exterior shots of the bar were all filmed on a studio set. Either way, a cool stop for fans of the show. It's a small but charming dive. Teetotalers and pregnant ladies rejoice, they have an amazing non-alcoholic beverage - Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher. I had no idea this existed but the bartender recommended it. I loved it. It was so good. However, I had to hightail it out of there ASAP since the guy next to me lit up a cigarette (I'm pregnant). The bar allows smoking so just be prepared for that. Located in a great area. Walkable to a lot of sights. Check out Elfreth's Alley nearby. read more

Paddy's Old City Pub - Way better than non-alcoholic beer! - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

If you don't like cigarette smoke, (like us) this is a one drink and out kind of bar. Went on a Friday night and it seemed everyone else knew each other so I think it's more of a "towny" bar. If you like cigarette smoke then this place is fantastic! Prices were low and service was quick. We are Always Sunny fans, the only resemblance to the bar from the show is the exterior, inside has no similarities. Overall, fun experience but the smoke was altogether too much for us. We were there for 20 minutes and our clothes reeked of smoke the next day. read more

Cool laid back bar that allows indoor smoking. They have a good sized tv and clean bathroom and the guy working was nice. Large selection of liquor and interesting beers on tap. The guy working the bar was friendly and you can buy shirts! read more

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Great local pub for a taste of Philly. Interesting collection of characters you will enjoy and just a great place to get a cold beer.

Old school smoking dive bar. $20 minimum for cc's. Service and conversation was great!! We didn't get any food but people were eating. Stop in grab a drink or 2 and a t shirt. read more

Paddy's Old City Pub - The bar, the moose, and miss Christy. - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Flipadelphia! Smokey dive bar with a kick ass bartender! Had a great time and gotta love the TouchTunes. It's always a win when you can play your own music and make the night. read more

I've been a fan of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for a long time. So when I went to Philly on vacation, I knew that a stop at Paddy's Old City Pub was a must-happen. After all, it's the bar which inspired the bar on the show. I stopped by on a week day after dinner. Paddy's is a little difficult to find as it's a small bar on a narrow side street. A lot smaller than the bar on the show. It took me a while to find parking, but after I did, I walked to Paddy's and sat at the bar. Paddy's is most definitely an interesting bar. There's some It's Always Sunny in Philly paraphenilia on the walls. Not a lot but it's there. The bartender told me that the bar is about 50% locals and 50% tourists. They also have free WiFi which is a plus. On the flip side, smoking inside the bar is allowed. Most places these days no longer allow that and it's a turn off for me. Never a fan of my entire outfit smelling like cigarettes when I get home. It's Always Sunny in Philly is known for ridiculous antics from the main characters. Some of the people at the bar might have been inspired because a bunch of drunk bros started singing songs together out of the blue. The bartender told me spectacles like this are not uncommon at Paddy's Old City Pub. If you're a fan of the show, definitely stop by for a drink or two. read more

As huge fans of It's Always Sunny, we were eager to check this place out. It's in a charming and fun area of Philadelphia and was an easy walk from our downtown hotel. While it did sort of look like Paddy's from the TV show, and we were very quickly greeted and served by a friendly bartender, we didn't stay longer than 10 minutes because the smoke was unbearable. I guess if you're a smoker who wants to enjoy a drink and a cigarette in-doors, this place is for you. But if you're a person who enjoys breathing, I'd avoid Paddy's. I planned on buying a t-shirt, but after being in the bar, I realized the merch was going to smell like an ashtray, so I opted not to buy the "authentic" Paddy's Pub tee and ordered one from Amazon instead. read more

I absolutely love TV show it's always sunny in Philadelphia. So we're in Philadelphia we had to stop by the inspiration for the TV show Paddy's pub and it was awesome we had a great time I got to park and walk in and have a fun experience at the paddy's pub. I didn't see Frank and Charlie here but I did see some local Philadelphians that I feel could be on the TV show for sure. There's a fun place fun to check out I would definitely recommend going in for a drink read more

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This is a place off the beaten path which is why I went. It's a local bar of the type that used to exist in small towns and big cities everywhere. These days, places like this are becoming very rare. The bar tender was friendly and helpful even to tourist type strangers like me. They allow smoking in this bar and apparently that is well known by the locals as the place is thick with smoke. Not a bad thing, but if you don't like that, don't go. It reminded me of the bars of my youth. read more

Great spot!! Bartenders are great and the vibe is chill. They have a great selection of booze too.

It's a Bar. The ambiance of a Irish Bar. Friendly. Smoking Allowed. it's what you would expect from a Bar based on the American TV Show "Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Reasonably priced beers on Tap. read more

Paddy's Old City Pub - Nothing Fancy. Just a Perfect Bar - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Always been a fan of It's Always Sunny so figured I'd see the bar where the inspiration came from. It's a really small dive bar and attracts tourists and locals alike. The bartenders are friendly and made an effort to get to know you. It is a little smoky inside but the door was propped open when I went. If you love the show like I do, you gotta come in for a drink! read more

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Loved the staff, patrons were diverse and fun, music was great, drinks were strong and great prices and it was a perfect Irish pub. Didnt like the indoor smoking -would prefer to not feel/smell like an ashtray but other than that (which is a big deal these days) -great place. read more

Classic, city locals bar. I only had 15 minutes to have a quick beer, but I wish I could have hung out longer.

Classic dive gig, accommodating and reasonable prices. Games on and a hidden gem in the old city. read more

Paddy's Old City Pub - baseball memorabilia - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great dive bar in old city. Tons of cool photos on the wall. Established 1975. Great service. Fantastic rumplemintz shots. Great place to stop for a couple beers. Highly recommend. read more

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This is a hidden gem. Amazing menu and creative drinks. We spent a few hours there on a Saturday

Only for smokers. One of the few bars you can still smoke in, in the city. Great dive bar, cheap drinks and good humor.

Just no. Our "server" Christopher was terrible!! He couldn't even be bothered to see if the microwave pizza was gluten free. read more

Paddy's Old City Pub - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stopped here for the name of the pub, stayed for the ambience and the kick ass bartender Christopher Benjamin. Sad to report the $62 chili is not vegan friendly. read more

Paddy's Old City Pub - a man behind the bar - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

bartender was super nice. it's a divey smoking bar. don't expect the world or be a dick complaining about this place. read more

Good place to meet locals. They were very friendly and great to talk to. I would completely recommend if you are just wanting to go have a chill time and meet people who are real. read more

Run Away!!! This place is a shit hole. I see other people calling this place a "Great Dive Bar " It's more like a lousy dump bar. We were in Philly for the day and made it a point to stop here as this is one of our favorite shows. We had to see Paddy's Pub. What a mistake and waste of time. We stopped in at around 9:00 PM. To our surprise there were only 6 locals in this place. They were all smoking up a storm. I knew just because of this we were going to get out of there as quick as we could. The bar tender finally broke off her conversation with 3 of the locals after sitting there for more than 5 minutes two bar stools away from us to ask us what we wanted. Because my wife doesn't drink and I just had surgery and am on meds and can't have alcohol right now I ordered a cranberry juice for both of us. The bartender at this point knew we were tourists and why we were there. She finally brought us our drinks. I already laid out a $20 dollar bill for her to take to pay for the drinks. She took my $20 and then put it back down and said she had to check on something and would be right back. When she came back she informed me the two glasses of cranberry juice would be $5 each because of some bullshit sugar law in Philadelphia. Whatever. Now they were charging $3 for a beer and $5 for a glass filled with ice and a little cranberry juice. I'm from the Chicago area, I known what prices of drinks are. You don't have to tell me why you're gouging me on a drink. In Chicago they just do it. I then asked the bartender when she brought my change back how much the tee shirts were? She said they were $25. Now I know she was really trying to gouge the tourists. She walked away after dropping my change and went back to her conversation with the locals. I knew she was talking about us and what she just soaked us on the drinks because I heard her telling the locals about the sugar tax. We finished our drinks and got out of there. A couple of other things about this place. It is absolutely filthy. The paint is peeling off the ceiling and walls. The bar was sticky and the back bar was dirty. It only looks like bottles were moved just to replace an empty. Otherwise they have never been moved to wipe down any dust or dirt. Before we went in my wife mentioned if they served food maybe we could get something to eat. As soon as we walked in I don't know if they serve food or not but there was no way we were going to eat there. Oh yeah, because they allow smoking, the place smelled like shit. Just a word of advice to the owner of this place. Whether you like it or not, tourists are going to come to your establishment because of the TV show. Embrace it. Clean the place up. Let people know you have some kind of association with the TV show even if they've never filmed inside besides hanging a single picture I'm assuming is you with a couple of cast members and a tee shirt. I don't know how people are giving positive reviews on this place. I have never felt more out of place in a bar in all my life than I felt in here. I had no problem paying $5 for the drinks. We may have had a couple more if we were treated like guests instead of just photo taking tourists. By the way. I still left the lousy bartender a tip. I should send you the cleaning bill for our clothes. Even after washing my jacket it still smells like cigarette smoke. Clean the place up! read more

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Just FYI to people who come here for the show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia": The show's "Paddy's Pub" is actually supposed to be located in south Philly, not Old City, according to some episodes within the show. The actual set and exterior of the show's paddy's pub is located in LA. Knowing this, I still wanted to check this place out while we were in philly. Dive bar with smoking and unfortunately no music - unless you want to pay $1 PER SONG.. typical beer on draft and bottles, nothing too special. read more

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I only came here because I am a huge fan of the FX show It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. It was so worth it! On my way here, I did not know what to really expect. Questions I had included: - Is there really any correlation between this pub and the show? - Will the pub look anything like the show? - Will the people (employees/owners) be anything like the characters in the show? - Will this experience (whether good or bad) change my view on the show? The pub was smaller than I had anticipated. It did not look anything like the show portrays. It was actually much nicer and cleaner. The people here were hilarious. I came here for the experience, but I do not drink alcohol. So I ordered a non-alcoholic beverage, the Laguinitas Hoppy Refresher. I was not going to sit at the bar; instead I went outside the pub where there were five patio chairs setup. To continue my experience and the people there, I will just use the initial of their first names because I am not sure what their relation is to the pub. Two men were already seated outside. T was a veteran and a regular at the pub. T was probably the funniest man I encountered in all of Philadelphia. He did not have a filter, and he expressed his opinions loudly. M was enjoying life with his drink and cigar; he also had a much more fancier lawn chair than the rest. M had said a few times as he smoked his cigar, "life is good". L was really sweet, and she was also really funny. She talked about history for most of the conversation. L also shared with everyone the origin of the f*** word as part of her history lesson. C made his entrance known. C was T's antagonist. From the moment C arrived, he was going at it with T; I think it was for entertainment purposes or that was just how they were. Nevertheless, T, M, L, and C all brought their unique personalities and characteristics that made my experience here turn into an over two hour event from what was supposed to be me staying for 20 minutes. After my visit here, I still very much so appreciate the show. But also, I appreciate the people there at the pub. They made my experience a memorable one. Anytime I travel to Philadelphia, I will have Paddy's Old City Pub as one of my must go to places! read more

Paddy's Old City Pub - It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia with a Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher! - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Worst dive bar I've ever been to. Do not visit. Horrible service. The atmosphere feels washed up and depressing.

Here it is folks...Paddy's. The bar "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" was based on. This is my new favorite dive bar. They only serve drinks however you can order food in and you can smoke cigs in the bar. There are more interesting folks at this bar then your other overpriced joints in the city imo. I cannot tell you how happy I was to end the night at this eclectic spot in Old City. You will either love it or hate it but if you open the door and a dive bar is not your cup of tea then hey genius don't sit down or better yet come out of your comfort zone, grab a drink, and try to enjoy the experience you never know that is until you know. #WILDCARDBITCHES read more

I am going to start off with a disclaimer. IF YOU DON'T LIKE A BAR WHERE PEOPLE CAN SMOKE, GO ELSEWHERE! I remember the yesteryears when people could smoke in a bar, and coming from a state that has outlawed the practice, it is actually nice. People are required to step out. Now as a former smoker, I am not upset when people smoke around me, and I enjoyed smoking in bars when I smoked. My wife did not particularly care for this stop, but I loved this place. It's a dive, people are smoking and it smells like cigarettes. I actually remenisc in this and find it enjoyable. It really pisses me off reading these reviews saying "these people should go outside." No! This is their bar, their place to do this. Get out if you don't like it. Smoking aside, the place is grimey, and I like places that are a little dirty. I feel at home. Our bartender was very sweet, the patrons were colorful. The drinks were reasonably priced. I wish we could have stayed longer. But there was so much to do, and so much to see, and my wife was not enjoying herself here. Those wishing to find a place that isn't polished, is more old school, then this is a great spot in Old City. read more

Paddy's Old City Pub - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Small tavern/pub on Race just north of Old City proper. The vibe is pretty cool, since it's small and lots of regulars. I believe dog-friendly since I saw someone with a dog. The bartender(s) are super nice. Parking might be difficult, but free after 6. I think the worst thing about this place is the smell of cigs/smoke. It actually gets to the point that it is nauseated, which is why I rated it at 3 stars. read more

Had to stop in as a Sunny fan. And the experience did not disappoint. Hung out with some locals sharing shots and drinks dancing on the sidewalk. Due to Covid we had to stay outside but definitely made the most of it. read more

Paddy's Old City Pub - Due to covid we had to stay outside but we made the best of it. Hung with some regulars who were awesome. Had to stop here as a Sunny fan. - Pubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania