Don't be fooled, this is not just a bar with typical bar food. It is truly a Gastropub, with food that rivals some of the good restaurants in Center City. The menu changes frequently, with the chef Adding specials based on the best ingredients available. I certainly did not expect that I would be eating antelope, pheasant, or foie here but you would be missing out if you didn't. Best restaurant in Northern liberties for me. read more

First time trying out this place. Came with three friends and we were all really happy with the food and drinks (we're a hard bunch to please ha). Fun little patio for all those who are Covid conscious! if you're ever in the Fishtown/Northern Liberties area, definitely come and try this place out! Kaitlyn was our server who was also wonderful. read more

Finally came here over the weekend and man do I regret not having tried this place sooner. I started off with 2 oysters (Medium-sized, I forget exactly what kind). At first I was kinda disappointed it just came with one thing of a chunky, unidentified sauce, cuz usually I like adding all the vinegar/hot sauce/etc stuff you get with oysters at most places. It turned out it was a red vinaigrette slushie type thing (slightly frozen) and it was DELICIOUS. The oysters were super high quality and tasted really fresh and delicious - no salt or weird fishy taste. Next up was the chicken pie and mussels with red curry. WOWWWWWWW. The chicken pie was in this crossaint type thing - imagine a chicken pot pie in a crossaint (aka heaven) and that's what I was eating. It came on a salad with a light but yummy dressing. Ate every bite. The mussels were so so good. The waitress said they were spicy but it was perfect for me. NOM. The bread it came with was hearty and tasted fantastic with the sauce. I would've eaten that sauce as a soup with just the bread. Overall, great service. Also fantastic roof deck type vibe on their "porch" I highly recommend coming on a nice day and sitting outside! I will be back, and soon. read more

Food was great we had the standard burger the reason I rated a 4 because I had to stand up to look at menu which is up against the wall, if they had more menus around the dining area upstairs i would have given them a 5 read more

Standard Tap - F Bomb Flight! - Burgers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The first night my friends and I tried to go it was JAM PACKED. The downstairs was full and the top floor, which had the dining tables, had about and hour wait to get seated. My friend and I went back on Monday night for an early dinner when it was quieter. We ordered a couple of beers and the Standard Tap Burger, the Rib Eye Burger, and a side of the sauteed Asparagus. It was all delicious but my rib eye was over-done. It was hardly pink in the center and I was a bit disappointed. We had seen an employee grub on one of these right as we walked in and was excited to try it. Despite the hiccup it was still a good meal. The fries were also very good. It had a grip of pepper on it which I thought was excellent. Very cool hangout place with a cute patio on the top. read more

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Went for an early dinner on Friday. My wife had the chicken pie, I had the Standard Burger. Both were very good, service was excellent (thanks Scott!), and the happy hour beer prices were remarkably low for a big city restaurant. The building itself is an interesting collection of smaller and larger rooms, each with slightly different feel - crowds around a bar, quieter larger rooms with plenty of space, an outdoor 2nd floor patio - so you can choose the style of dining you prefer on any given day. If you're in the Northern Liberties area you can't go wrong with Standard Tap - we'll be back for sure. read more

Standard Tap has been one of my absolute favorites in Philadelphia ever since I was introduced to it in 2007...so it's a shame I haven't written about it yet... I was first taken there on a cold and rainy winter night... I was quickly warmed up by the glow of the inside of Standard Tap. A few beers upstairs while waiting for our table warmed me up as well. If it's a crowded enough night for a wait, they ask for your cell phone number with your name and then text you when your table is ready. The food is delicious. Mmmm...Portobello Mushroom Burger...And seriously the best fries. Also--good salads if I recall (also awesome seafood selections). By the way, their menu changes...and so do the beers they serve. Another by the way--it changes in a "Ooh, check out that new thing that I have to try" way, not in a "Ugh...why did they get rid of my favorite thing--now I have nothing" way. I Love going here. I love the dual bars (one upstairs, one down) I love the building. I love the small grocery across the street that sells sandwiches and EVERY type of beer you can imagine. I love the laid back crowd. I LOVE the door (you'll see--the handle is a bunch of pipes intertwined across the door--I just love it). Go Here--It's Good read more

Standard Tap - Outside...Love the Building - Burgers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near perfection! Four adults and a toddler were well cared for by staff and the food was incredible! Each one of us remarked more than once how one or another element of our meals was outstanding. One person said, "Honestly, this is the best salad I've ever eaten!," and she's dined around the world. Two were used to the gamut--fine food to street food in California, Japan, various European countries--and were quite impressed. Go and enjoy! Only one item had a minor criticism: an order of fries to share (especially with the toddler) was over salted. A little minus on an otherwise A++ e read more

Went here for the pumpkin event. $10 for a hollowed our pumpkin full of pumpkin beer and $3 dollar refills. A little weird because I think they reused the pumpkin...ordered the eggplant sandwich and it was amazing. I would come here and only eat that!! Great vibe with a good view of 2nd street. Definitely recommend for a night out with friends!!! read more

Standard Tap - Burgers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Horrible service. Waitress service was brutal. Could not have been worse. Immediately Regretted sitting down.

Grilled Broccoli was EXCELLENT. Some spice/kick to it; you've been warned. Lamb Pierogi (2) were also fantastic, I almost ordered them a second time. Decent happy hour, it is pricier than I anticipated, but worth every penny. Friendly bartenders who offered up a few other places to try around town. read more

My boyfriend and I are from Baltimore and had tickets to see a concert at The Fillmore this past Friday night. We stumbled across this little gem for dinner. The atmosphere, food, drinks and service were excellent. Andrea was our server; she was awesome - efficient, polite, and helpful. I ordered the pork sandwich; my boyfriend ordered the burger. Both were very good, albeit a little messy. haha! I think my favorite part was their outdoor seating area... I'm big into atmosphere and love eclectic, old buildings.... upscale, modern-vintage, had a somewhat New Orleans vibe, in my opinion. Stools were kind of uncomfortable though, but what are you gonna do? All in all, very cool spot! read more

Standard Tap - Just arrived! - Burgers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Always love standard tap. The brunch is really good with tons of cool options including quail eggs. The outdoor space upstairs is very nice. Beer is typically $6/7 but the mixed drinks are in my opinion a bit pricey. They also don't have a good amount of shareable appetizers. Would recommend the strawberry pistachio crust. read more

My family and I were on the hunt for outside seating and we happened upon this bar. The bar was out of many of the menu items and we were disappointed. We settled on the $25 cheese plate as an appetizer. The menu does not list the type of cheeses but that the dish comes with three options. When we inquired about the options, the waiter told us they were out of the usual third option but that we would get extra of the two available. We only received two small pieces of both. For $25, we brought our concerns to the attention of our waiter. He was condescending and not accommodating. We ordered four meals including the fish sandwich, and the omelet, both of which were drenched in oil. The drinks were good and perhaps they should stick to that. read more

The perfect place for when you want a warm and cozy meal. Think Chicken pie and butternut squash soup. I know they won " best burger" in the past and it is damn good! Drinks are unique ( hubby got some kind of butter bourbon drink) unfortunately can't drink at the moment . Upstairs there's a disco ball and the dark lighting makes for the perfect romantic date night If you're cool and casual ( like us) or for group dining. There are always tons of larger groups and people at the upstairs and downstairs bars. The outdoor deck outside of the top bar is always a nice spot with heat lamps and more privacy. It is a little noisy inside, but it's a bar ‍ read more

I loveee the architecture of this place; so cute. I love the outside seating as well, but it closes earlier than the rest of the bar. The variety of food and drinks are great as well; i love the mojito cider beer, very clean. I would definitely recommend to come here to anyone in the area; good food and drinks. read more

Heard a lot about this place, especially after it was featured on Guys's triple D on the food network. We came in with high expectations and left sorely disappointed. Came in around 9, 10 on a week night and it was dead empty. It was our first time here and we were confused. No hosts greeted us and no waiters or waitresses. There's a few guys at the bar and a girl talking to them. I searched the restaurant for someone to take us to our seats. Went as far as going into the kitchen to ask for assistance. We were redirected back into the empty dining hall and again nobody there. I went up to the bar to ask the customers how to get seats, only then the girl talking to them introduced herself as an employee of the pub. She's playing bartender/host/waitress by herself. Apparently not good at multitasking because we looked at her many times and she saw us scrambling around looking for people. To make things worst, she short changed our bill by 9 dollars at the end of the night service wise, this place gets a one. Now let's get to the bad parts. We ordered a few items to try. The chicken pie has been hailed as the dish to get on Triple D and also the grilled octopus. We also got poutine fries. The fries came out first. Oh man was it salty! It tasted like someone pour an entire box of salt into the gravy and tried to cover it up by towering on a crap load of cheese. The fries were soggy under all that gravy, it tasted more like over salted french onion soup poured onto fries. The pie was another let down. The crust is decent but the filling was only lukewarm, like something you buy and heat up in the microwave. It was so dry I felt like I was eating shredded chicken, where was the gravy? The grilled octopus was the only redeeming item. The octopus is grilled perfectly and had a nice chew to it while still tender. Just when you thought they did it right, all the toasted bread under the octopus was burned. I mean burnt, not charred. The pricing was also ridiculous, 17 or something like that and it was an appetizer portion. I would have given a one for the experience but they seem to have a really nice variety of beer. We didn't enjoy ourselves enough to get some but the girl did offer some samples for us. I forgot what it was but the beer tasted floral and refreshing. I wanted to like the place but I couldn't. I may go here again if I'm with a group and someone else is paying. Other than that, in saving my appetite and money for other spots in town. read more

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After a failed attempt of visiting Yard's on Saturday (the line was insane!) we decided to go on a little drinking tour of Northern Liberties. Standard Tap was our first stop and it did not disappoint. As a kid I spent most of my summers in Cape Cod and always loved the dark wooded, sea-faring restaurants of Woods Hole. Standard Tap definitely has a similar feel with it's dark wood it feels somewhere between being on an old ship and being transported to England. We thoroughly enjoyed our drinks at the upstairs bar and were impressed by the gorgeous roof deck the bar has that would be great for summer! Although we did not eat at Standard Tap the food looked and smelled incredible. Looking forward to returning next time I'm in the neighborhood! read more

Standard Tap - Outside - Burgers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A solid 4 stars for the amazing space and great variety of atmospheres you can get in one building (there's a room for whatever vibe you may be looking for). I especially love the outdoor patio when the weather is good. A solid 2 stars for the excessively overpriced and highly mediocre food. I've eaten the burger there a couple times, which I can't remember anything about, and some $18 clams, which were SO gross. I couldn't even chew through them. Was like eating a bowl of rubber, yuck. If you're getting drinks, this could be a cool place. Don't waste your money/time on the food. read more

Gotta get the Pot Pie. Holy cow just like in the show. We also had muscles we needed more bread to dip in the sauce. Bloody Mary is a must. Saw in on Diners Drive in and Dives. Had to go did it disappoint. Don't miss it. read more

Standard Tap - Chicken pie yummm - Burgers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Good place to eat. The people here are very friendly and it's a cool atmosphere at night. I like this place. And they have a pop table.

Standard Tap has opened my eyes to the wonder that is poutine, and for that I will be forever grateful. I've actually been back twice in one week because it's that good. If you don't know about poutine, it is basically a heaping plate of fries, brown gravy, cheese, and everything right with the world. The beer list is phenomenal. The two times I've been there they have had 22 beers on tap in addition to a nice wine and cocktail list. I've found one of my new favorite beers here (Brew Works Imperial Stout on nitro). It's a great place to sample beer as well, since they offer a flight of 4 pours for $10. I've had two dinners here and each have been delicious. The first is the chicken pie which is basically a pot pie...fabulous comfort food on a cold night! I've also sampled the empanadas as well which are equally great. I don't think you can go wrong here! It's definitely my new hot spot. read more

The standard tap is more than a bar to me. The Standard Tap is like an old friend. Consistent and loyal, always welcoming, no matter how long I stay away. The food is great, and their are plenty of options. they have a nice beer list, and I always find something I want. The music never disappoints, and I can almost hear it whisper" I know you love this song, Steve" They are known for their burger, but in the countless times I have been there, I have never had one. Too many other choices. some of my favorites are bratwurst and sauerkraut, chicken pot pie, Muscles and chorizo and the lamb sandwich. Like an old friend, I probably take the Tap for granted. I might forget to mention it when discussing "must try spots" I know it doesn't need me to sing it's praises, but its always nice to hear, so... I love you buddy, thanks for being you. read more

Do yourself a favor - get your ass to the roofdeck at the Standard Tap. You will not be disappointed. In fact, if it's a lovely evening and there's a breeze in the air, it just may make you swoon. Drink your beer and devour that food amongst the stars and the locals, and all your cares will float away. Just thinking of this spot makes me smile. read more

I was seriously unimpressed with Standard Tap when I visited last night. As a vegetarian going places without the menu online is always a risk and in this case it was a bad one. After seeing a lot of hype about this place I was excited to sit out on their patio on the first 80 degree day of the season. There was no happy hour specials when I sat down around 5pm....which sucks! I wish I would have known that. I also didn't know that there were no printed menus and I sat with my back to the board so I had to awkwardly twist to be able to pick from the beer menu. They had about 20 beers to choose from but I felt overall meh about the selection. When I looked at the food there was nothing that appealed to my tastes or my budget. I ordered one beer chugged it and left. The beers were $6 each. I would never spend that much money on a gastropub meal and the beer was just okay. Save yourself some money and time and head down the block to Bourbon and Branch. More vegetarian options and better beer prices. read more

Delicious but weak Bloody Mary. Awesome buttery muffin. Lame vegetable omelet. Pretty good potatoes. Kind server. Convenient location. Nice patio. Hilarious girls either wearing last night's clothing, or trying to pick up dudes at brunch. This review would be more detailed if I hadn't been suffering from a debilitating hangover during my experience. Sorry. read more

I ordered the grilled octopus on the menu which looked delicious until I bit into one of the tentacles and got "hooked"...and not in a good way. I removed the piece of hook (approximately 3/4" in length and 1.6mm in diameter with very sharp edges) from my mouth. It looked like a body piercing, like a labret lip piercing to be exact, and it completely disgusted me. I was relieved to have not swallowed the hook thereby averting possible erosion through the intestinal wall, tearing of my esophagus with subsequent surgical intervention and/or possible hospital stay. I approached the manager on staff about the situation and showed him the hook. I wanted to make him aware of the poor kitchen preparation so that others dining at his establishment would not experience this same issue. Instead of gratitude, I was met with obstinence and a horrible attitude. He stated that "finding a hook in my octopus is a normal occurrence and should be expected." (cue appalled gasp!) He offered me one free drink and to cover the octopus tentacles I would not be finishing. He was not apologetic or understood the gravity/liability of the situation. The restaurant manager lacked all empathy -was unprofessional, condescending, and unobliging. Overall, the place is good for its beer selection and location. read more

I never ever give one star, but this bar happy hour SUCKS. Why? With 20 beers on tap guess how many are discounted in happy hour? Only two they include 1)Vault Dunkel Weiss & 2)Vault Oatmeal Stout. Wtf????? Nice if the bartender could have explained that prior to ordering. The charcuterie was all pickled vegetables liver pate and some hamburger sausage. There were a few scraps of prosciutto but that tasted like the pickled vegetables. The bread was good. The fries were decent. The broiled oysters were ok. Three large oysters for $10. Our 2nd order of fries never arrived had to get them taken off the check. The kitchen apologized. Thanks read more

Meh. 2.86 stars I can't say I loved or hated this place, but fell somewhere in the middle. We stumbled in here after hitting the 700 Club for some grub and that was pretty much the only thing on my mind. After looking at the menu above the bar, I have to say I was a bit taken back by the high prices for bar food. I mean, granted they are trying to do, what appears to be, an upscale swing on the average bar plate, but I don't really need to order Rabbit at a bar. A tasty burger is fine with me, which brings me to my next point. The burger. Pretty much sucked. I'm really hoping that it was an off night in the bread department, but mine was totally stale. And for $14 or something for a burger, I expected something amazing. Then there were the fries, or the salt lick with some potatoes thrown in. Dang, they were just far too over salted for my taste. It's a rare day when i leave any remnants of a burger or fries on my plate, but the Standard Tap's attempt just wasn't worth finishing. Besides that, I thought the place was cute, the server was nice and the music selection was pretty good. Just not a place I would rush back to. read more

Excellent jukebox. I feel like a schmuck for admitting this, but i had been going to ST for years before I realized they had a (gigantor) upstairs area including a huge patio. Who knew? Point is, I have always enjoyed the vibe, the beer, and the food here. The owner even helped support the local farmers market and uses fresh local produce whenever possible. Definitely a Philly fav o' mine:) *Sidenote: Sadly some dumb blonde waitress I had last Sunday ruined what would have been a 5-star rating. She stood around smoking and talking with her fellow servers while tables that had been seated after us were being served. When the food came out, it was cold and she gave us attitude. Bad news. read more

I've been a little late with this review mostly because when I came here I was somewhat intoxicated and I didn't want that to effect my evaluation of this establishment! Overall it's a great place if you're in the area and looking for a place to hang with your friends and the crowd that it brings is also very friendly as well. The staff was responsive and humorous, especially the bartender 5 stars to that guy, I didn't have any food but the drinks were well made!! The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5, well the place could be a little cleaner, I'm sure that's something they could easily work out! read more

Unlike other early players in the Philly Craft Beer Bar space, Standard Tap has managed to remain at the top of the heap despite a changing landscape and an onslaught of newcomers. The beer selection remains great, the food menu is inventive but still satisfies your basic needs, and even if you're not a drinker it's a great place to simply go for dinner. The atmosphere is excellent, making the most out of its re-purposed row house to keep things interesting yet home-y. Keep on keepin' on, Standard Tap. read more

Ya know, I don't come here as often as I should as it's never my go-to spot, but when I do come here with friends, they love it. It's a dimly lit, two-level bar with a great beer selection. You walk into the downstairs bar portion, and behind a wall is a dining nook, and to the back left are stairs to go up to another bar (which closes earlier) and outdoor patio. It can be hard to see, and I've had friends definitely trip before, as the first floor isn't completely flat, so be careful. Every time I have been here though, I've had solid beers and the bartenders are extremely knowledgeable. They provide samples and recommendations based on the beers you like if you can't find one you're looking for as you squint to read their chalkboard menus. I prefer the upstairs bar, as it's typically less crowded, and has a more cozy feel. They have a 'rooftop', but it's essentially an almost all enclosed 2nd story patio. Any bar with outdoor space is fantastic in my book, but they market this as if it's this huge gigantic outdoor rooftop, but it's really not. You know the beers will be great here, and that's definitely what you should come for. I haven't had much of the food here, given the limited veggie options, but I have heard OK things from friends who have had it. Solid local bar...may be a hit hyped in my opinion, but definitely a staple in the neighborhood. read more

Still really solid after all these years...bravo! Great beer selections,and a chickenpot pie to die for. read more

I love the Standard Tap. The service is always friendly and the menu is always good. Some of my favorites are the bacon/avacado sandwich, arugula/bacon/apple salad, chicken pie, french toast, ham & brie. I even tried the potatoes au gratin which were really good. (great fries by the way). I miss the beet salad with the creme fresh and the octopus. they don't do orders to go, but if you order it at table as and to have it wrapped I believe you can do that. I have ordered things for now and then something for later and just had it wrapped right up. They have a great selection of local brews and they have seating for large groups. At night time they are also a great hangout and since there is a downstairs, and different rooms upstairs its almost like a different party going on. Even downstairs theres the front and back. Lots of dark wood work give it a unique feel. They have fireplaces blazing in the winter time too! Pretty cool, just don't get too close to the fire. Been going here for years and will continue to do so. Thanks for the many great nights, brunches and beers. :-) read more

Love this place! Great vibes. DELICIOUS food. Plenty of drink options. I use this as my go-to for a great meal any night of the week.

Easily the finest resto-pub in Philadelphia. All local, all draft beers; the O.G. gastropub menu; heaps of scenesters and oldsters alike; good vibes all around. Brunch on the patio in nice weather is a keen way to get your Sunday going; or end your evening with drinks late at night in the the cozy bar. I'm glad so many people hate on the Standard- keeps out the whiny annoying types. P.S. You'd never think it, but the kitchen here makes the most transcendent bread pudding in existence. I call them ahead of time to find out if they have it. read more

Standard tap is the spot. That is, if you're looking for a place to find local craft beer, and delicious fresh food. To start, they have roughly 20 taps in here, all of them are local. What that means to me is I can walk in on any random day and almost be guaranteed a pint of Weyerbacher. Winning!! The food here is also incredible. I'm talking locally sourced meats and produce, served up on dishes that will blow your mind, without blowing up your wallet. I can't tell you how many times I've had the antelope during the winter, let alone how many different ways it was prepared. All I can say is, every time I've gotten anything to eat here, I've never been disappointed. The Chef does really great work, and it's crazy how cheap it is considering what you're getting. $25 for fesh Antelope served with a mushroom demi-glace and a side of veggies, seriously? Go to any 'name' steak joint (Sullivan's, Morton's), pay twice that, and tell me if it's better than Standard Tap. Actually, don't, because it's not. Last, the service is impeccable. Great great bartenders that are super friendly, know a ton about food and beer, and drink during their shift. I think that's why they're so nice :) read more

My husband and I popped in to Standard Tap for a quick dinner around 7pm on a Saturday night, after years of hearing about the excellent food and great beer list. We visited on a beautiful spring day, with dozens of people milling around nearby and the trees in full bloom. (I admit, these factors made the bar incredibly picturesque and may be influencing my review, so I thought I would set the scene up front.) We walked in the door, and quickly determined that it was probably okay to seat ourselves, which we did. It was busy, but not overly crowded or loud, and we found a table right away. The service was fast and friendly. I love the environmentally friendly chalkboard menus, but really wish there were more of them. Our table was in a side alcove, so I had to stand awkwardly in the middle of the dining room to in order to read the menu. Ordinarily, I would have just picked something out ahead of time online, but they don't post menus online at all. So if I have one big complaint, it is that the menus are not conducive to taking your time to figure out what you want to eat unless you are seated in front of the menu. We finally both decided and ordered, and our food came out promptly. I had the Chicken Pie, which was a pot pie baked in a puff pastry crust, served on greens. The flavors were good, and it was a great size, but the interior was definitely a little dry. My husband had the pork sandwich with fries on the side. The pork was spicy and delicious, and the fries were good (though they are better at sister-bar Johnny Brenda's). The beer list was pretty good, though heavy on things that I don't particularly like and also hard to read, so I just had a Kenzinger. Prices were really reasonable for both the food and the beer, and though we were a bit rushed, we never had to mention that to our server. We were in and out in less than an hour, and I would definitely like to return the next time we are in the area. read more

Standard Tap is my all time favorite bar / hang out. I used to live a few blocks away, and boy, do I miss it. Really laid back atmosphere. First floor has wood paneled walls and a dark wood bar. I prefer the second floor - there's another bar and an outdoor patio and a huge dining room on both sides of the staircase. There's no menu except for a blackboard with the day's specials. I especially love the fried oysters, but everything is good. If you're a vegetarian, you might feel like you have limited options, but every salad I've ever had here has been great. ST is really more than a bar, and while they have a "bar food" type menu, they also have more than the typical bar menu. Also, they have cider on tap - can't really beat that. Sunday brunches are also phenomenal. read more