Such a cute little dive bar! I came for a nightcap after a night out in Fishtown and was so stoked on this gem. The interior is dark with cool nicknacks. At night the DJ plays R&B, dance, and rap - and there's a dance floor in the back to get your groove on. Don't expect a fancy cocktail menu here, but they have well cocktails, beer, and seltzers. I don't believe they serve food. This is a great place to come for an intimate, fun date, a get together with a small group of friends, or to wind down your night with somebody special. I'll definitely come back here on my next trip to Philly. read more

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A wonderful neighborhood bar to come in, meet friends and have a wonderful time. This is one of Philadelphia's hidden treasures easily accessible by the route 15 and the market Frankford line read more

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Looking for a night of fun, good music, decent drinks, and crowd, this is the spot. I've been to Saint plenty of times with a group of my friends to celebrate their birthdays. Each time I arrived at ~9pm or 10pm and the place is packed. The DJs playing the best hip hop & R&B. The crowd is very mixed and drinks are flying out of the bar. The bartenders are fast and it's a purely cash experience. An ATM is available for those that need cash. There is also the second level that opens with another DJ and bar later in the night, which also gets packed. I give this place 5 stars because they give you exactly what you come for but no frills which makes it an experience! read more

Saint Lazarus - a red light in a dark room - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A friend finally got me outside to party cause I love being on the couch with a good movie and takeout if I'm not going out to eat. Lol I was slightly deceived by photos as I assumed this space was larger, but it was cool. Felt like a spot I would have thoroughly enjoyed during undergrad, but was still enjoyable for the evening we wanted as the DJ played a lot of 90s R&B, 90s/00s hip hop and reggae... Be strategic about your spot at the bar cause I waited a while for drinks even when some people walked up after me just because of proximity/location. But I got to dance a little, and enjoy a night with friends, so wasn't too bad. read more

Saint Lazarus - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Perfect whole in the wall. The drinks are strong and the music is always good. I love it here. I come here all the time and I bring all my friends. The bar tender Ben is cool and the security outside always checks bags and ID! It is very tight in here, very small dance floor. This is a whole in the wall. The vibe is very casual. Thursday-Saturday are all great days to go. read more

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This quirky bar with its fun decor, colors and lights is the best of both worlds. Come here during the earlier hours it's a Quiet, and laidback dive bar. You can always get a seat at the bar and service is quick. Drinks are prices pretty much the same as other bars in the area. Perfect for starting the night off in Fishtown. Later, after you've circled through the other bars in the area, come back here to find the the music gets louder and the place gets filled up. Despite the small siz Everyone Come here to dance for hours and listen to great music. Plus there's no cover for ladies! And don't forget to stop by around the corner outside. They have a take out window! Pick up some great tasting tacos to get you though the night. Parking here is also pretty easy. read more

Saint Lazarus - people sitting at a bar with red lights - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'm giving this bar a 2 star rating because I got immensely sick after one ONE DRINK here. I came here hoping to love it. It seemed a bit mysterious and quirky. Not a ton of info about it online. Upon entering I was digging it. Interestingly decorated. They have fish bowl drinks. Bartenders were friendly enough. But then I had one drink and though I felt fine at the time, about 20 minutes later was sick as a dog. Like maybe the sickest I've ever been from drinking...except I only had the one drink. I ended up having to ditch my plans for the rest of the night and go home. Not sure if my drink was drugged, or this drink was just INSANELY strong or what, but I am hesitant to ever go back. read more

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Kinda divey, kinda funky, kinda small. The walls are adorned with the most eclectic works of art. It's the kind of place where you notice something new every time you do a visual sweep of the bar. No shortage of seating when my friend and I wandered in here on a rainy Friday night. We were searching for some cheap dinner and discovered the Yelp reviews for Saint Lazarus - and I'm so glad we did! This dim lit hangout was the perfect combination of cheap drinks, good food, and local vibes. I ordered the steak tacos - 3 massive, packed tacos for $7. I come from Austin, the home of America's best tacos, and Saint Lazarus didn't let me down. The steak was tender and well seasoned. I was stuffed after two tacos, but I managed to scarf all three. There were at least three people who came and picked up to-go orders, and that's always a good sign that the food is good. Don't be fooled by the dive bar vibe, the food is slamming. There are also vegetarian options available. My friend ordered a cheese and veggie quesadilla, and was super happy with her order. Food was made fresh and delivered quickly. This is definitely a great place to grab a drink and a taco or three. I'd come back, for sure. read more

It's a 50/50 shot: you either come to the Saint and get the most deliciously ratchet, wild, outrageously fun tiny dance floor in the whole city, or you get nothing at all. Head there later in the night for best results - because if you hit, you hit. The Saint can be a freaking blast. Bartenders are friendly, decor is quirky. Neon everywhere! DJs are hit or miss: I've seen some amazing local talent spinning here, but also bland hip hop from MacBook jockeys. Fair warning: definitely witnessed two major bar fights here in the handful of times I've gone. The crowds do get a little out-of-pocket. Always makes for a wild show though..... All that said, the Saint is *definitely* interesting. Take your chances and check it out yourself. read more

Sucks. Wouldn't recommend. Super rude bouncer. $10 for guys which is weird because everywhere else is free. I walked through and it's very small. Not very packed at all. I could never. Don't do it. read more

I've been here on multiple Tuesdays, probably the most popping place you could find. Nice upstairs, good music and drinks. The playlists don't change up much for each party though, but there are always lots of people to dance with and plenty of interesting conversations. Pretty small, hard to squeeze in on some nights. read more

Checked this spot out on a Thursday night. Wasn't too pack. The music was super lit. The dj played music from the 9-9 to the 2000's y'eard lol. Real chill spot. Henny shots were $10 and the food items were super cheap. Didn't spend too much. Free parking is available across the street in a lot. You just have to grab a parking pass from the body guard. Bar tenders were real cool as well. It's a nice decent spot. I will be going back soon. Ig: egotistical_sshole Ig: AyyeDP read more

Saint Lazarus - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I love this place as far as music vibes and drinks but the food sucks now that they changed the kitchen owners read more

Saint Lazarus - I love these buffalo chicken dumplings but they are under cooked inside - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place is dope the music is good and the crowd is wavy but damn it be hot as fuck in there lol thankfully the bouncer let us walk out a few times to get some air. If they had more ac's /fans i'd easily spend way more money we only had one drink each bc it was too hot to drink usually we EACH spend like $100 at other bars! I'd deff come back i woulda gave them 5 stars but i dont want anyone passin out bc i told them to go get lit lol but yea the concept of this place? FIREEEE read more

I came in here between bands at Kung-Fu Necktie and ordered the BB Burger with Bacon for $6.00. I then ordered a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, also $6.00, and when I pulled out my debit card, the bartender informed me that they're cash only, but he conveniently has an ATM at the end of the bar. Word. I was nervous about getting food from a place where the menu barely filled one side of paper and consisted mostly of wings and tacos, but I've hazarded some suspect late night bar burgers in Philly before with good results. I thought I felt something in the air; a meaty whisper, angus between buns, calling out to me from behind a veil of holy crap that's the tiniest men's room I've ever seen. The urinal is 90 degrees and one foot away from the toilet, the sink tap is a globe valve and the door doesn't shut all the way. There is a hotel style security latch, but the rails it slides down are bent open. Just go for it. The burger hits the bar, and that bun looks like it was just purchased at Shop Rite. I hadn't been expecting an artisan ciabatta roll, but this thing looked humble. I flipped the top to dollop on some ketchup, and noted that the patty, at least, was thick. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad. One bite, and I was satisfied with my choice. The meat was delicious, the bacon strips added excellent flavor, the vegetables provided textural spice and the bun was just present enough to not take away from the meat and cheese. Bravo. Looks can be deceiving, and this burger came out of nowhere. That said, six dollars for a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is a little steep, don't you think? Probably won't be back but this bar taught me a valuable lesson that things aren't always as they appear. read more

I needed to find a place with good music for my weekend in Philly. By good music, I mean bumping loud hip-hop, from every era since the "Birth". This was the place. As I walked in, I was greeted by "Notorious Thugs" and a small, dimly lit space and a handful of people. I loved the ET figure by the bar with a glowing neon-colored globe next to it. I could keep going on about the cool ass, DIY-decor, but its something to see for yourself. The place got packed to the brim by 11:30pm I came back a second night in a row, danced, and met some good people too. This spot was cool as hell. They charge a cover after a certain point, but its worth it. Hopefully gentrification doesn't change the true essence of this place. And I worry that my review will contribute somehow. Keep doing exactly what you're doing Saint Lazarus, and make that money! read more

I only ordered food from the side window so this isn't a FULL location review. I needed vegetable tacos in my life and this was one of the first places to come up so I figured why not? After about a half hour of circling the location for parking I finally found a spot about 3 blocks away. The window service was different then I'm used to but my friend and I ordered vegetable and chicken tacos. Shortly after ordering (about 8 minutes) we received our take out which included 3 tacos each. My vegetable tacos were quite bland as they only consisted of beans, lettuce, tomato, and cheese. No exotic vegetables or flavors. My friend ended up receiving the wrong order of tacos which we didn't notice until we made it all the way home. BE SPECIFIC. He wanted regular chicken and ended up with jerk chicken which is not his cup of tea. We ended up calling the restaurant and they refunded us for the chicken tacos. Not the worst place but not the first place I'll run to for tacos again. read more

Back home in Philly and this is the first "dive bar" I'm taken to which is very interesting on the inside. You have the 90s vibe with the incense burning, neon lights, bad art work, the tiny bathroom with an urinal / toilet combo & a vast selection of music all on a Wednesday night. So Happy Hour is from 9pm-11pm, I swear my drink prices kept increasing depending on the bartender as the night went on too. Either way they have a decent selection of beer and as the night goes on they have a dj that appears. I'll be back to this place very very soon and soak in more of its atmosphere of casual chill. read more

If your looking for authentic Philadelphia nightlife and not some over marketed BS along with great DJ and awesome vibes. Come here. This place is not for everyone but if you have and sense of local culture this is the spot to DANCE after midnight. read more

Loved this place. I can only rate the dj, music, beer, and dancing on a Saturday night but it was definitely 5 stars. I will admit that it got crazy crowded and getting upstairs seems to be a safety hazard more than anything else, but still not a deal breaker. Thank God there is one place that hipsters and white guys into craft beer haven't completely destroyed in fishtown/northern liberties. I appreciate their contributions of coffee shops and antiquing but they pretty much ruin everything else. Anyway Saint Lazarus is definitely a great place for dancing and drinks. Enjoyed it, will be back when I'm in philly again. It made my trip back home worth it!! read more

One of the coolest bar in the NoLibs/fish town area. Thursday's and Friday's are golden days here as the DJ plays great music . It's a cash only bar but there is an ATM in house. Have a good amount of beers on deck. This place has a very trippy ambiance with its neon light and glow in the dark artsy stuff on the wall. The place is small and gets very crowded very quickly on weekends, but it's worth checking out even if just for 30 minutes. You never know what kind of crowd you are going to find there and that's what make it so great. Music is really awesome here ! read more

Spoke to the DJ about him cutting the best partyms of the song, when no one is dancing, and he told me he was an "international DJ". Guess this is what the DJs at Saint Lazarus Bar do. Shame. As I was ready to recommend this bar. Ah well. Guess the DJ with premixed synthesizers knows better than the floor not reacting to the music and preferring to talk to friends. Oh and the managers were were "too busy working" as I was told, to address any issues. In short, save your time. Go somewhere else. The crowd is already super young, but went because o heard the music was good, which, unfortunately was not true. Save your time. Go somewhere else. And FIRE THE DJ who has no respect for cultural music!!! (Or suggestions/feedback) read more

I Rocks out with this place. Simple, chill and bumping music.my drink sucked tho. All I got was tito's and pineapple

Saint Lazarus seems like a throwback to what Northern Liberties bars used to be like at a time before I went to NoLibs bars (so I can only guess...). Neither craft brews nor innovative pub fare await you here. Actually, there's no pub fare of any sort to speak of. You might, however, be allowed to bring in food from outside and enjoy it while sipping a Lager and chatting with friends, listening to music, or chatting with and listening to the voices in your own head (...I'll try not to judge). They have both live music and DJs here, depending on night and time; on the Thursday I was here, they had both (sequentially, thankfully). The DJ can get quite loud. The decor is, as South Park might put it, one half voodoo basement, one half Hagrid's attic, and one half a hoarder's closet. So if you happen to somehow find yourself trapped with non-communicative companions (I was fortunate to not be), there is plenty to explore along the walls. The crowd seemed like a variable mix of old-timey drinkers, green-horned hipsters, the lost, and even a few of the damned. Some of the former can get vociferous; provoke at your own peril. read more

The Saint is the spot!! Especially on Fridays for $tunt. GREAT MUSIC PLAYED. Not the same tired top 40 bullshit. Cheap drinks, fun artwork on the walls. It's always a good time. Not much to say but go here if you want to get loose. Only downfall is the dancefloor is small. It gets packed out real quick! Probably the only thing holding me back from giving it a 5. read more

One of the grimiest places I have ever been to in my city. I'd mention about the tasteless music but I guess music can be a subjective sentiment. One of the times the bathroom smelled like legit burnt hair. All-around bad vibes all the times I've been there. Cheers. read more

The crowd is extremely loud and disrespectful. There are near constant fights outside of the bar every weekend. This used to be one of the best spots in the neighborhood, but sadly that's not the case anymore. If you want to be treated like meat and maybe get caught in the middle of a fight, this is the spot for you. read more

PSYCHEDELIC LIGHTS. I love the psychedelic lights. MUSIC. On point. $$$$$$. So Cheap I love it. HIPSTERS. Stop taking this place over! Stop it, stop it, stop it. You are ruining a good thing. read more

I found this great little dive bar in fishtown last wed. afternoon and had a blast...meet the owner and janay the barmaid and had a nice conversation while sipping on my cold PBR....very interesting inside....divey..artsy...funky....fun. the best way I can explain it. def. a blue collar crowd with a lot of locals....everyone was nice and friendly and I think just happy to be there....I would like to try this place on a sat. afternoon or evening when its a little more busy read more

I went here on $1 pbr night and got Drunk real cheap. The bathrooms are tiny and probably out of toilet paper. Whatever. It's a bar under the el, next to a dollar store and a strip club on girard ave. take it as you may. read more

When I'm in town I love popping by here for drinks and great music. I love this place, the music and vibe is always great. Always full of beautiful people good place to dance or just people watch while u relax. read more

Pros: Inexpensive drinks, Really good music. Cons: The place is small and gets crowded very easily, the bathrooms are disgusting. read more

I've been here a few times after work, for its convenience. The weeknight bartender is always very nice, and the mix of people is always an interesting one. This is definitely a cultural bridge: a place where some Northern Liberties Piazza types can get into a conversation with someone who spends most of their time under the El. They have good drink specials and they're starting a (much-needed) earlier quizzo this coming week. This past Saturday night, I went in for a nightcap with a group of friends and the DJ set was uncontrollably good. Everybody was bouncing, whether they knew it or not. Keep up the good work, guys! read more

Great place to chill met three of the best bartenders kait, Natalie and Janay! Recommend to anyone that lives in philly or just visiting! read more

Saint Lazarus - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'm not sure what was here before but our crew stumbled here on a saturday night around midnight and it was bumpin!! The music kinda drew us in as a bouncer checked our ids. A great sound system blasted mashups of some classics and new vibes from a dj who turned out to be the owner. We were approached by someone who introduced himself as the marketing manager and after our compliment on the bar he got us all free shots! This place has potential! Cheap PBR, limited seating, great atmosphere, loud music. A small dance floor next to the dj booth can handle about 15 people max. Such a cool little spot with seating for about 20 people max so its not a big bar by any means, the crowd is a little mix of everything from hoodrats to hipsters at night . More so a place to mingle and soak in the atmosphere in the evening. I loved the late night vibe but don't expect to find an upscale crowd by any means. read more

I came by this bar this past weekend to grab a quick drink before heading to my dinner reservation across the street. The interior of this place was super interesting and original, I'm a fan! I love that they have Not Your Father's root beer. I took a quick glance at the menu and saw they have Korean Fried Chicken Wings and apparently original Fried Wings. I'm definitely going to have to come back to try! read more

There are nicer bars out there with way more affordable drinks. $8 for his beer. $7 for my half filled shot glass. Staff is friendly though. Not their fault. read more

Last night was my first time out in month's, I went out with a few friends/family members with the intentions to get a few drinks and chill. We found this little (emphasis on little) bar while driving. When we walked in it was a mixed crowd sat down and ordered some drinks. The female bar tender was rude but I didn't feel like searching for somewhere else. About a hour in after spending well over $100 on drinks for myself and others the bouncer comes over and tells us we have to move because this is where the owner sits and he's coming in with friends. Not only did they make us move the owner came in and steered us down, then proceeded to put his phone on the bar, not sit in the seats but stand and watch a fight on his phone. So you made paying customers move to watch a fight. Since we were complaining the owner then followed us out the bar, as to intimidate us, while we expressed our disappointment to the bouncer who thought he was smoothing the situation when in reality only making it worse. It was the rudeness and arrogance of the owner. People like him are the reason I don't go out, smh. Had it of been a section I may have understood but it was literally 2 barstools at the corner of the bar. NEXT TIME ROPE IT OFF IF ITS RESERVED!! read more

Fish tacos are delicious! Jerk chicken tacos are also good. They're open late and prices are low. Only downside is during late night the area is sketchy. read more

This place was amazing last night! Great DJ and drinks. The place gets packed but if you're into dancing, the DJ keeps the hits flowing. Very friendly bartenders and good drink prices. There's a parking lot across the street, but you have to get s sticker from the bouncers. I will definitely go back. read more