I checked out Taproom on 19th and I was glad to see what was going on in South Philly! This is a neighborhood bar with locals who enjoy the laid back vibe of this establishment! The staff was friendly..attentive and the recommendations for the food choices were great? The Happy Hour Menu discounts drafts/cocktails and appetizer items! The food was regular pub fare..nothing exciting...but the draft choices were pretty good! read more

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An amazing place to grab a bite and a pint. The staff are always friendly and attentive, the beer and food selection amazing, and the locals always bring color to the room. A true gem in the neighborhood - keep up the good work! read more

Love this place! Cool local neighborhood bar. Amazing food and great bartenders! This is one of my new favorites, wish I would have went sooner. Great burgers but also I had a delicious salad! read more

Taproom On 19th - The salad with chicken. I added pickled jalapeños, and the orange balsamic dressing is yum - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place is a few blocks from my house, and I recommend it to so many people. Their fries and wings are top notch and though I don't drink, I know a ton of folks come here for their beer and mixed drinks. Highly recommended! read more

I love so much about Taproom on 19th. I love the local bar feel and how warmly we're always received by the staff. The service is always great. The beer and bourbon verity are outstanding. It's the food. Many years ago, it was a different story. But the reality is, the food is just not very good. If they could get a really good chef on board, I'd change my rating to a 5. read more

Their egg rolls! Actually everything is good. I call it in & they have it ready. Never a problem . Nice folks. They treat everyone the same , not based on their color. read more

Went here about 6pm on a Saturday night. Enjoyed the wings, burgers/fries and side salad. Everything was cooked to perfection especially the crispy, golden fries. Great service too. Lucky to have a gem like the Tap Room in walking distance in the neighborhood. read more

Great spot - so glad we got to check it out. Started off a Monday pub crawl with friends, and were quickly seated and taken care of by the friendly, funny bartender. Monday was a Burger special, and we all took advantage of it. Beer list is awesome, burger was delicious and prepared perfectly and the fries were great. Really a cool spot - will absolutely be back. Thanks for an awesome lunch at the start of a super fun day. read more

Taproom On 19th - Monday Burger special was a huge win! - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I love the food here. I've never had anything that didn't taste delicious. The people that work here a very friendly knowledgeable about the menu and food is served quickly and hot read more

Good selection of craft beers on tap (14?) and good pours. But what impressed me was the service and the burger. I ordered medium rare burger and this place cooked it to perfection. Scorched on the outside like a steak, but rare on the inside. It smelled like a steak off the grill. The service was on point: not abandoning you at the bar, but also keeping the water glass full and the beer flowing. A good place to read a book or do emails in the early evening. read more

So I went here for dinner with a group of coworkers. I ordered the Wiz Wit Cheesesteak sandwich with a side salad. I also ordered a couple cocktails to enjoy with my meal. While the homemade cheese wiz was outstanding and the flavor of the beef in the cheesesteak was delicious there was very little filling for all of the bread. What's the point of eating a philly while in Philly if the portion size reminds you of war time rations rather than restaurant portions? Our waitress was good. We didn't have to ask for anything. I'll keep trying to find a great cheesesteak in this area though. Music playing in the joint was good selection but kind of loud for conversation. Some of my coworkers tried their brews and seemed very happy so maybe you should come here more for the drinks and beer as opposed to the dinner menu. read more

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Below average food, bad drinks and absolutely terrible service. I live a block away and have given this place more chances than it deserves. It used to be a decent place, several years ago. But man it just flat out sucks anymore, and has been heading that way for a long time. It looks like it's trying to be a dive bar, but has none of the charm. It can't even get that right.. I rarely post bad reviews but this place is atrocious. read more

Poorly managed anymore. Hit or miss on them having a real bartender, chef and actually having what they offer on the menu.

Tap Room on 19th is a great bar to enjoy a good cold draft beer or cocktail, and I love that the indoors currently requires proof of vaccination (as of November 2021). You can walk to the Broad Street Line from here so it's a good spot before a game - though it also seems like a great place to stay and watch the game. We really enjoyed their cheesesteak - they make their wiz with cooper sharp and it was such cheesy goodness. It's also so nice that you can pay an extra dollar for both fries and salad rather than having to choose! Looking forward to trying more of their food soon! read more

Tap Room On 19th is one of those places I meant to visit for years but was always too lazy to actually make the trip. After a local gathering recently at the new brewery, our friend group moved here and I realized I recognized the immediate neighborhood. Turns out the place is like half a block from where my paternal grandparents used to live back in the day! How neat. So anyway, it was a busy Friday evening but I walked up to the bar and was instantly served. I ordered by number, which was probably weird and not something I'd usually do, but they make it easy to order by number and I did get the right beer so I guess it wasn't an issue. Their tap list is strong and offers a good range of beers. I also tried a bite of a cheesesteak that was brought out for a friend. It was delicious! I need to go back and have a real meal one of these days. Also, word to the wise: lock the bathroom door behind you. If you fail to and you use the back one, the whole room will get a show. I'm pretty sure dude didn't even notice when I opened (and shut the door as fast as possible!) but other rando folks did and thought it was hilarious. Whoops. The atmosphere was fun and now that I've actually made the step of, you know, walking in the front door, I'm sure it'll be easier to return in the future -- perhaps in the summer when they host fun events and what-not. It certainly seems to be a South Philly gem! read more

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The Taproom of 19th. Nice neighborhood taproom. Looks like it has recently been renovated. Bartender and waiter were attentive and helpful. The cheesesteak was very tasty and small. It did come with a lot of french fries and they filled me up. I also re-learned my lesson about asking the price of a craft beer before I order it. Everyone at the bar seemed like they knew each other and were having a great time. If I lived in the neighborhood I am sure I would be there regularly. read more

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Came here on a whim when looking for spots near where my family lives in South Philly when visiting and in need of a quick drink. I'm so glad I did! The cocktails are great, the beer selection is really solid especially for the price, and I'm obsessed with their wings to the extent I went back a week later for more. Definitely will be heading back whenever I'm in town as service and food quality are all top notch and the food is way better than it has any right to be for a small little hole in the wall pub in South Philly. read more

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My family and I love this place for eating alfresco on a beautiful day. Food is always amazing.

We finally made here! We went for happy hour and it was awesome. They have 1/2 off bar snacks, $2 off drafts from 5-7pm. On Tuesdays, they have $2 tacos, $2 tecates, and $5 margs. We sat at the bar and it wasn't too crowded when we went. The bartender was training someone new so we didn't have the best service but the bartender was still friendly. We got: Korean Wings - delicious with a hint of spicy. $2 tacos - beef and chicken. They don't do plain tacos, the beer one had a special sauce and crispy chips on top. the chicken one was fried chicken with a spicy sauce and toasted coconut. The beef taco was better then the chicken. fried eggplant bites - AMAZE. SO GOOD. i could not stop eating them! grilled cheese - they have a specialty grilled cheese everyday. they had the pork roll, egg, and cheese when we went and the BF loved it. It comes with fries and a special sauce to dip. It was good but i couldn't make out what the sauce was! We cannot wait to go back. Definitely an expensive happy hour but we love this place more then SPTR (south philly tap room). read more

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I have to admit I am a HUGE fan of this spot,it may be small but it surely is a "Gem" located in South Philly. Myself, Vinny P. and Jim H. met up here to grab a few to many libations, share some laughs, and stories, with some bangin ass food. Yes I said "bangin ass" , because kiddies this is the kinda joint you want to enjoy your night at. Besides the horrific parking situation you'd encounter this corner tap room is nothing short of amazing. A constant good vibe with bartenders who are very knowledgeable in the craft scene. We had the pleasure of dealing with Bill and he was on point with everything in which he was pretty solid with his recommendations . From the great crafts on tap that is in constant rotation, and the bottled selections even down to the nice liquor selections Taproom on 19th is on point. You'll surely find something to accommodate your thirst. Tap Room has some pretty good appetizers and bar snacks menu that you can look over. This is what we rocked out: Wings~ Korean Style ! Dude, I mean DUUUDE these wings had me licking my fingers to the point I was about to gnaw on them thinking I had another wing. A nice subtle kick to them with cashews and sesames sprinkled over top adding more flavor to it. Order it! For my main course I went with their: Better Burger Project~ Truly a carnivores dream burger in which I added bacon , well their "Insanity Garlic Bacon" to this work of art. BRRUUHH, Uhh-Maze-ING! This is a Lamb burger with fresh mozzarella from DiBruno Bros. Oh it gets better, they also went and concocted a cucumber and tomato salsa, with a rosemary and mint aioli. This master piece was held together on an Italian potato roll that was made in Conshy. That is Conshohocken for those who don't know what "Conshy" means. I am telling you this thing, this beast I had cooked at a medium rare was juicy and flavorful. I along with my partner in crime were making moaning sounds with every bite. It escalated from a "PG" scene to an "R" rated moment while devouring this . Literally this is a must .. A MUST order if you're a burger fanatic like myself. Great bar, great crew, plenty of TVs for the sporting fan, with an amazing menu. I'm sold,I know I'll be back even if the parking could be a bish. read more

Taproom On 19th - Korean style wings with cashews - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Where do I even begin! Wish I could give more than 5 stars, this place rocks!!! Our server Alexis was the best. Super friendly, down to earth and extremely warm and personable. We had just moved to the neighborhood and still exploring the new restaurants, and we most certainly will be back! The Nashville hot chicken sandwich was HUGE I could not believe it (or finish it, had to get a doggie bag) and was seasoned perfectly. My fiancé got the French dip and loved it. Au jus and bread was perfect together. Solid draft beers as well!! 10/10 will be back!! read more

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A small, quaint tavern that actually cooks your meat the way you ask!!! I got the taproom burger and fries (sans bread) and it was very tasty and filling. Very chill, dark vibes in the place (it is a tavern, after all) and the women working there were very cheery and friendly. Might have to make this my new go to spot for a meal and a brew. read more

Taproom On 19th - Tap Burger and fries, cooked to a perfect Medium (sans gluten bun, per usual) - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Friendly staff, neighborhood spot. Best General Tso's Cauliflower and veggie wrap I've had in a long time. Boyfriend enjoyed the cheesesteak. Big portions, felt welcome. Highly recommend read more

They have an incredible Sunday brunch and for a place of its size on a Sunday not to smell like cigarettes is a win-win. They are always incredibly kind to my daughter. The menu during the week has an awesome variety and takeout or delivery. Options are available depending on your taste. Also, a great place to watch a football game. read more

A great neighborhood spot! The atmosphere is very laid back, lots of lights and artwork hung up. The music was also on point. I went for happy hour (5-7). They offer half off wings and tso cauliflower. I ordered the cauliflower and it was quite tasty. I added a picture below. The draft beer is $2 off and $1 off of cans. I wish they had more food options for happy hour. With limited choices, it won't take long to get burnt out. I added a picture of the Mac n cheese as well. It was okay. Don't think it will be a repeat order for read more

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This place has come a long way. The beer list has continued to improve and the food is solid pub grub. Last trip I had the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich, which was a big portion, definitely brought some heat, fried and maybe a tad too greasy, but still solid. One of my last trips they included a special from Mike's BBQ which was a smoked brisket with a smoked cheese. Was bummed to hear they don't incorporate his food in their menu anymore. Definitely a place to hit up if your in the area. read more

Taproom On 19th - Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I'm obsessed with this place! I'm from California and make it a point to stop here whenever we're in Philly. The ambiance is fun. The food is amazing and a lot of their dishes are house made which I love. I crave their Cauliflower dish! We also made a trip during their brunch hour and tried their garlic Bloody Mary and DANG! We could definitely scare off some vampires! Very tasty! Can't wait for our next trip back here! read more

Taproom On 19th - Garlic Bloody Mary! (and go birds)! - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Food is delicious and they have a great beer selection. I highly recommend this place. Service is a hit or miss depending on the day, but definitely worth checking out. read more

This establishment has an old school neighborhood look and feel. Being a local, that's an important trait for a bar, pub, gastro etc. I had the unfortunate pleasure of eating here for the first and last time. One would think that a "gastropub" in the neighborhood in which its located would cater more to the local crowd and not the touristy, faux foodie types. The food menu is very limited and boasts more than it actually delivers. I ordered the Cheese curds....very simple and easy to prepare but got six for $10. That was strike 1. The Japanese chicken seemed more like a Frankenstein creation that a toddler created out of subpar scraps of chicken. Strike 2. The beer selection was pretty decent and they had local favorites (always a plus) but $6 for an 8 oz dixie cup of beer? You can go to fishtown or olde city and get a full pint for $5. I had high hopes for this place but it fell very short of anything close to what I expected. But hey, if you liked overpriced food that makes you regret walking in the door? By all means indulge.....then go to a real gastropub that can satisfy you with properly priced food and drinks. read more

Taproom On 19th - $10 for 6 fried cheese curds? Smh.... - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I like a bar with a hook; billiards, karaoke, etc. and this place wasn't offering any of that. Usually you could make up for this with great food and friendly staff. Well.... Our server was kind of a prick and I guess abandoned our table cause half-way through the meal, we got a different lady randomly. The food was pretty tasteless, too. Only reason I'm giving 2 stars over 1 is because they serve their beer in really big glasses at a modest price. read more

These dinner devours come from @taproomon19th . This south Philly neighborhood establishment is a neighborhood favorite. This bar/restaurant offers a wide variety of beverages and classic comfort food favorites. Our server was very friendly and very welcoming. She was very friendly and helped me through the menu. While here, I ordered the gator bites, shrimp skewers, little pepper wings, with a side salad. The gator bites were very tasteful yet really spicy along with the spicy managed it. The shrimp skewers were very tasteful with a Thai chili dipping sauce. The lemon pepper wings were also good but very zesty with a lot of peppers. If you ever find yourself wanting some great comfort food in a dope south philly neighborhood please check out @taproomon19th and let them know that shimmydevours sent you! #philadelphia #philly #food #foodporn #foodie #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodblogger #gator #wings #lemonpepperwings #salad #water #shrimp #spinach #phillyfood #yelpphilly #googleguides read more

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Not the first time I have visited the Taproom. Each time I have been there the staff has been wonderfully engaging. Bar food, very good. Gin and Tonic... Outstanding. Great to see a neighborhood bar being successful. Recommend for a local Philly flavor! read more

Another wonderful bar in deep south philly. It's rather dangerous that my work bus drops me off on this block everyday now that I know how delicious the food and cocktails are! And during happy hour? Intimate and homey atmosphere? TAKE ALL MY MONEY! So far, I've only had the happy hour specials - General Tso's Cauliflower, Korean Wings, and Buffalo Wings. All three are amazing and for half-price this happy hour really can't be beat. I've tried every gin cocktail they had and still dream about the strawberry infused tequila. I will definitely be back to try Taco Tuesdays and Burger Mondays. read more

Taproom On 19th - Great cocktails and beer selection! - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Totally premature review alert. I had such a good, but brief, experience at Tap Room on 19th that I can't resist sharing it. On Saturday, 11/7 they had a big party to celebrate their 2nd anniversary. One of the biggest draws for me was a ridiculously amazing beer list. They also closed off the street for a block party which was pretty cool thing to do. So the hubby and I stopped by specifically for one beer. The staff was so warm, welcoming and knowledgeable about beer in general. They chatted with us about all things beer and were just really chill people. Unfortunately, we had to leave after one drink for another commitment, but we could have stayed there trying different beers and chatting all day. We left with the immediate urge to go back to this establishment for both the beer and the staff. Let's just say that I don't feel that enthusiastic about a bar that often. read more

Taproom On 19th - 2nd anniversary specials. Look at that beer list! - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Decent food, a quality beer list, a pleasant crowd and friendly service make up for the few deficiencies in this charming little gastropub. A friend and I stopped here after the birds game looking for a sandwich and a beer. We left after checking both boxes! Pros: Beer list is lengthy and well-rounded. Many local, regional and famous craft brews combined with a few traditional picks. Staff was also knowledgeable on those items. Food - I had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich which was a little dry but enjoyable. Sauce was slightly spicy but the sandwich never turned into a gross mixture of chicken breading and hot sauce. My friend had a traditional burger which took a little while for them to handle but came out perfectly done and was complimented! Service - servers are knowledgeable and pleasant. Prices were reasonable and in line for the area. I think beer was perhaps mildly overpriced. Cons: My friend attempted to order a 1-off hamburger that was just lettuce, tomato and cheese. He's not a mayo fan and the first burger came back with mayo. It was remedied quickly except that they had to cook another burger. It happens and they were apologetic, but I'm not sure why mayo is a burger standard. Oh well. I believe they burger ended up being complimentary which is pretty much exactly how to do business, IMHO. Maybe this isn't really a con? One issue with service. It's a little slow. They were somewhat understaffed post-game (still 4pm NFL games) and the bar was maybe 60-70% and our server was hustling, but he was a bit overwhelmed. Still pleasant. Conclusion: It's not going to be regularly on my radar, but it was enjoyable post-game stop and maybe I'll come back here after another game! read more

Great find! Went for 1st time during Philly Beer Week. 11 IPAs on tap; flights of 4 for $10, hell yeah!Had one of the best beers @ PBW; Free Will Mango Habenero Imperial IPA- unbelievable. The atmosphere was mellow, open,airy and welcoming. Excellent service.Great bar tenders who really know their shit when it comes to beers & cocktails. Did not try or see any food (The amazing Sky Cafe, 3 blocks away was our next stop), but the menu looked interesting. Another great pub I will definitely be returning to. read more

Great restaurant/bar with good food, diverse drink menu, and friendly service. Has the nice combo of feeling both like a neighborhood Philly corner bar and a higher-end gastropub. The food was quite good, with different fare than they normal bar. They had interesting craft beers on tap but also plenty of cheaper standard options, like High Life. I like having both options. The atmosphere was perfect and what I liked best. You could watch a game here, have a nice weekday dinner, get drunk on a Saturday night...perfect bar to have in your roster! Only complaint I would have is that the service was decent but not great. Specifically, I felt bad since it seemed like one bartender was doing all the work while the other wasn't doing anything at all! But other than that minor hiccup I think this is a bar well-worth visiting if you are in the area. read more

Loved it that they're taking the gastropub concept out of Center City and Passyunk East and extending it out to 19th & Ritner. So Tap Room on 19th still has a South Philly neighborhood bar feel to it, but with the happy addition of an excellent beer list, and good food to go with. I recommend always starting with whatever they've got on cask. I also can personally vouch for their housemade veggie burger - such a relief not to have the bland, generic "garden burger" - that they call the Bonzo Burger. Fries (plain, simple but perfectly cooked) were excellent as well. Our bartend was a perfect example of attentiveness. I'm particularly pleased to see that they are participating in Dining Out for Life 2015, Thursday, April 30, and I'm hoping for a great turnout to support a local pub that gives back to the community. read more

Taproom On 19th - The Bar - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Army/Navy weekend they were slammed, but handled it like pros with a lot of grace! Our bartender/server, Dan did an amazing job of juggling our party of six. We are typically a high maintenance group (well, two of us are...) so Dan's mastery of sass and service was charming and greatly appreciated. The food was delicious! While the kitchen was a little slow (it was a huge football weekend!) everything that came out was delicious! The charcuterie and deviled eggs were lovely as starters, and everyone enjoyed their meals...from chicken wings to cheesesteak - burger to reuben... every order was yummy and worth the wait. read more

http://youtu.be/3gBJE_XxkaM (vid might improve the mood of you Eagles fans!) I was here for the second time last night to watch the Eagles playoff game (loss!) with @PhillyFoodDude. If you are like me, it's hard to find a decent place to watch a game. Most bars are too big, too noisy, and the food usually leaves a lot to be desired. The bars with great drinks and food also tend not to be well set up for watching a game. I'd rather stay home. TR19 is a pleasant change from this pattern... Previously a neighborhood hangout in the Girard Estate area of South Philly, it has been around for a few years, but was recently bought out by co-owners Michael and Pete. This is their very first bar or restaurant venture. They closed down, did some remodeling (nothing fancy, but an attractive interior), and opened again in early November. If you are looking for a good place to watch the BCS championship tomorrow night, this is it. The vibe is kind of a cross between a local's bar and a gastropub and it's small enough that the crowd doesn't get too loud. The long thin room has counter seating and 4 top tables along the bar and a small dining area in the back (the upstairs room is not being fully utilized yet, but is set up with tables and a plasma screen). Importantly, the 3 large plasma screens and speaker system downstairs make for great viewing in the bar, but maybe less so in the back dining area. And most importantly, the food is excellent... Chef Jennifer Choplin, who you may remember from The Butcher & The Brewer and then SoWe, was hired on as chef, and her cooking turns this from a local's hangout to great destination to watch the game, even if you don't live nearby. In a Michael Klein interview, they described the menu as "upscale comfort stoner food." I don't know what that means, but it's damn tasty bar food. ~Caramelized Pork Belly snacks with maple mustard ($5)--Imagine crispy little french fries that are actually made from pork belly, these were really good, but as you might imagine, super rich. I'd never be able to finish a whole serving by myself. ~Bangers (2) & Mash...authentic irish sausages, chard mash, mushroom sauce ($15)--These are, dare I say it, banging bangers & mash! The sausages are custom made by Sam Jacobson, the chef from Southwark and are just killer. ~Pork Roll sandwich (see photo)--Talyor pork roll, a sunnyside-up egg, and melted cheddar cheese on a roll...PhillyFoodDude had to explain to me that "Pork Roll" is a Jersey thing (particularly Trenton). Whatever, dude, this is a very simple sounding, but ultimately greater-then-the-sum-of-its-parts sandwich. I could eat these all day, every day (and apparently even though they are not on the dinner menu, they are available all day). Comes with a salad but we subbed some excellent fries and dipping sauce (although I think we got the end of the day's fries, since they were quite a lot of little nubbins). According to Wikipedia, this is also known as the "Jersey Breakfast". Clearly I'm not from around here. Quality tap list that is constantly changing, plus about 20 by the bottle. Also some excellent cocktails, of which I tried a tequila/citrus drink (with tabasco I think), which was so good I had a second. Taps last night: ~Stone IPA ~Fuller's ESB ~Wolaver's Oatmeal Stout (very smooth drinking) ~Bell's Kalamazoo Stout ~Ballast Point Big Eye IPA ~Great Divide Hibernation Old English Ale ~Petrus Aged Pale Ale ~Cigar City Florida Cracker White Ale ~Boulder Shake Chocolate Porter (tastes just like a un-sweet chocolate shake!) ~Boulder Mojo IPA Nitro ~Yuengling Lord Chesterfield Ale ~Strongbow Dry English Cider ~Stoudt's Big Nasty Imperial IPA Apparently they are on the Deschutes Brewery (a hot property recently) distribution list too. On Tuesdays, they do $2 tacos all day. Or for $7 you can get a taco, a Corona and a shot of Tequila! Great (cute!) bartenders, owners on premises. Street parking, which would normally scare me away, but call Michael and he'll tell you the trick that will make it easy for you. Some additional photos: https://twitter.com/CaskandMouse/status/416327586223243265/photo/1 https://twitter.com/JenniferChoplin/status/418514241323155456/photo/1 https://twitter.com/CaskandMouse/status/414159433812684801/photo/1 Damn...I want another one of those Pork Roll thingys right now! read more

Taproom On 19th - TAP ROOM ON 19TH: Pappy 23-year old bourbon! - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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