It was a cold day and we weren't able to get into lunch at Turning Point and were looking for a place where we could be served and not order at a counter. We decided to stop at The Grog Grill which I had only been to once before in the 23 years I've lived in the area. I recalled that at that time, the Grog burger had been named best of the Main Line so I tried it and thought it was definitely not the best burger. The service was excellent, the pub environment was pub-like, we were seated at a high top at the back of the restaurant and next to a door to to the outside which made it very cold! I wore my heavy coat the entire meal. Cobb salad - 3/5, I think it's hard to mess up a cobb salad, but this was just okay. Tons of bacon bits and not a lot of salad greens, almost like a deconstructed salad which is weird for pub food. Mushroom flat bread - 3/5, just okay What redeemed our lunch was that when we asked for the check, our lovely server told us that the older gentleman at the bar had taken care of it along with the checks for several other patrons that day. That's never happened to me before! I will need to pay it forward...just maybe not at The Grog Grill. read more

Very good place , server was very pleasant, the place has an Irish atmosphere! I had Irish beef stew ! Beef was very tender , enjoyed it , Katie has cheese steak n fries , the fries were done just right . We got pup pretzels for an appetizer , they were also done just right . This was 2 nd time I was there , so you know I liked it ! And will go again when in the area ! read more

The Grog Grill - Pup pretzels - Pubs Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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This business is not qualified to handle any type of food delivery app. I was double-billed. I called them, and instead of offering any sort of assistance they hung up on me. read more

French Onion Soup was fantastic, ordered the wings extra crispy and they were not crispy and the sauce was basic. The Reuben looked good too. read more

A great hangout, not a dive but on the edge. Sticky tables. Great wait staff. Many options to eat. Good burgers and beers. Take my dad here for a good time and they play sports on tvs. read more

Works place ever, the waiters and bartenders are so rude and don't know how to speak to people sorry you work there. Would give zero if possible. Nice ambiance but not anything else. read more

Super cute pub near the Bryn Mawr movie theater. We stopped here because we still had some to kill before our movie and was pleasantly surprised by the food. The interior was like a typical pub, seemed like a few regulars were there drinking at the bar. Our server was super friendly. Would definitely recommend this place if you're in the area and looking for an Irish pub! read more

The Grog Grill - Short Rib French Dip - Pubs Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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This breaks my heart, cuz the grog has been my favorite restaurant/bar on the mainline for probably 12 or so years. The food I ordered today was just awful. French onion (which I maintained for ever this place had the best) came out cold, and then when I got it back it was bland with no flavor at all. Then I got a burger which was overcooked with no seasoning or flavor. It's taken a sharp fall from where it was years ago, and kills me to say that. We had groomsman photos at this place before a wedding! Please hire a new cook and get back to how good your food used to be! read more

Needed a snack on our day of adventure in the Bryn Mawr area and found this cute little place. I'm not going to lie, I expected basic pub fair. This place is totally elevated! The burger was so good and the waitress was super nice to let me know, since I got the gluten free bun, the fries were battered so I got the salad instead. I got the Grog burger and holy moly. I haven't had a burger that good in a while. The only down side was they didn't have plain tea. However, I'll let it slide. Seriously, though go eat here! read more

The Grog Grill - Pubs Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

The food was pretty solid. The service was mid, felt like our server forgot about us at one point. Overall a nice mid experience

A better experience this time - but honestly - the food is just OK and kinda pricey for basic bar food. What made it better was service from "Stu" our upstairs bartender. This will never be my favorite bar but it's OK. Not wonderful but OK. read more

HORRIBLE customer service - overcharged my party and proceeded to ARGUE with us even though the subtotal on our receipt didn't match the items, we were overcharged $40. the manager said "I'm not the one drinking" . As locals and regulars - never coming back read more

Horrible service for a group setting and overcharged us by $40. After asking for clarification on the bill the manager claimed it was because we were "drinking too much" when clearly the items didn't add up. So unfortunate because this was a favorite but guess we will be going DOWN THE STREET TO KELLYS read more

My wife and I stopped in to The Grog for the first time, for lunch. What a great experience! Our server, Hannah, was on point and saw to our every need. My wife had the onion soup and bangers and mash, and I had the chili and a Reuben. Everything was well prepared and delicious. The menu was extensive and had something for every taste. We definitely plan on going back. read more

Different Cheesesteak #979 in the last 4 years. Guest Eaters Amigo Dan. This is a good bar/restaurant cheesesteak. It came on a semi-seeded roll. I think this cheesesteak deserves a better roll. The meat was good. I really liked that the mushrooms spent a lot of time on the grill with the meat. The cheese, good'ish. There was a good amount but It looks like the cheese was put in the roll. I would have liked it mixed with the meat and mushrooms better. Nice crowd. The bartender was great. I think she was doing everything. read more

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The food and service are always excellent. Love the high top tables and cozy atmosphere. Love the variety of foods for everyone's tastes!

I come every week for trivia. I have always been satisfied by the service, however once the summer started I have been disappointed. I was not going to leave a review until tonight. I was taking the first sip of my drink when one of the upstairs bartenders knocked by drink out of my hand, although by accident. I asked for napkins and for her to replace my drink and she did not provide enough napkins to clean both the table and seats and told me "I bet you'd like another drink, huh? You're not getting one from me." I thought this was extremely rude as she knocked the drink out of my hand to begin with. I then went to the other upstairs bartender and told her the story. She responded with "yeah right." This is the last time you get my business. Also, the ceiling dripped on our food! Very appetizing and sanitary! read more

We wanted Sushi but it was closed. This place was right next door so we decided to give it a try. Parking: Metered Service: Kate was our server. She was nice and accommodating. We liked that they used plastic table settings. The fancy ones! Food: I ordered the turkey burger, fries included. The turkey burger was very tasty. The best public turkey burger I ever tasted! It was very flavorful and it's hard to flavor up turkey. The fries were delicious. My friend ordered the shrimp tacos. He said it was good but too much lettuce. The next time he'll tell them what to put on it. Drinks: We ordered cognac with pineapple. It was watered down. We could taste the cognac lightly. We ordered another round this time without ice because we thought maybe that was the reason for the drink taste. The second round, without ice was watered down. Maybe we are just lushes!! Lol. At least the food was delicious! Overall we enjoyed our lunch and will be back. read more

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The Grog is such a gem on the Main Line. Such a warm welcome chill vibe, awesome staff and really really great food. I love the burger!

I really wanted to like this place because I've passed by it so many times, looks like it has a good and laid-back ambiance. We came here for brunch on a Sunday, we were greeted immediately by the waitress. Later on, I realized this is the only server they had on a weekend. We ordered the hemp infused wings, steak frites and steak tacos. Oh man, all I can say is that both me and my friend were disappointed on the food - simply tasteless. The steak frites is 95% of fries and 5% of steak. The portion is ridiculously small. On the other hand, the drinks were good, we had Long Island iced tea, jalapeño margarita and a shot. Very happy with the drinks. I will probably come back for drinks, definitely not the food. read more

The Grog Grill - Steak Frites. 4 tiny pieces of steaks, it's ridiculous - Pubs Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

On a chillingly cold day, The Grog Grill is the most-hospitable remedy! The welcoming, warm and friendly atmosphere radiates throughout both bars and dining areas. Whether it's a Philly cheesesteak, or an exceptionally well-prepared entrée like chicken parmesan, you will taste the effort and pride that goes into every dish that has been crafted. The menu has a full range of delicacies that will fit both your appetite and your budget. If a drink is what is sought, The Grog Grill has numerous microbrews, and the top-notch bartenders can craft virtually any specific mixed drink. Large families, young professionals, college students and others are all welcome to enjoy the flavorful coziness that The Grog Grill happily provides. read more

This place is amazing! My friends and I love anything that comes with the fries, they're so good! The service is also great, the bartenders are super nice and our food always comes out quickly. Highly recommend! read more

Very nice dining experience. We sat at the bar and the weather was nice so the wall facing the street was open. The bartender had great service and was friendly. The beer selection was great and the environment was clean. I really enjoyed the poutine! The fries were done perfect . I ordered the Philly cheesesteak and it was pretty good- I just should have remembered it came with fries because after the poutine I didn't want any more fries. My boyfriend got the short rib quesadilla and I guess it was delicious because before I could try a piece, it was gone. Overall, lovey place. Came in hungry and left full. I would return for sure read more

The Grog Grill - Philly cheesesteak - Pubs Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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My wife and I used to like this place. It offered decent food (for a pub) with reasonable prices. The last time we went there (12/2023), we found out that they have a new menu. My favorite entree, the lamb chops, was no longer available and I had to settle with an OK alternative. My wife's favorite, Fish and Chips, is still available. But what she had was the soggiest Fish and Chips that we have ever had, and probably the soggiest in the world (I'm not kidding). It was SO disappointing with the food that we will not go back again unless the food changes back to the previous level. read more

Went here for brunch over the weekend and the service was great - not just for our table, but I overheard our server at another table, and she was very kind and attentive all around. I wish I had gotten her name so I could shout her out here! The food was pretty good and decently priced. I had eggs, potatoes, and toast. The toast was suuuuper buttery tasting, which was a total comfort food moment. I didn't taste the lettuce burger but I'm told it was pretty tasty as well. Plus, the coffee was good and I loved the mismatched mugs. Is The Grog an upscale brunch eatery for your next event? Nope. Is it a welcoming spot for your next casual meal? Could be! This is not part of the actual review, but an older woman sitting at a nearby table walked past and said "I'm happy to see you happy", and I almost keeled over from how sweet she was. :) read more

Jessica the bartender/server is so warm and welcoming. We ate at the Grog twice while in Bryn Mawr dropping our kid off for college and she was the most delightful part of BOTH of those experiences. That is not to say that everything else wasn't also good. The food was delicious, and the ambiance was great - very laid back. We were there for lunch and it wasn't noisy at all very enjoyable. We did walk by one evening and it looked like it was hopping in there (no surprise). Highly recommend The Grog, and do ask for Jessica, if you have a choice. She's one of those kinds of people that feel like family almost immediately. read more

I love The Grog! The staff is always friendly, professional and courteous. And their prices are very reasonable. The food is to die for!! Apps are spectacular but my personal favorite is the Grog Burger! A++ all around - highly recommended! read more

I have gone to the grog for personal social outting and for work events. The food there is one of my favorites. The staff is always friendly and attentive. For work events, we have never had a problem having a happy hour there. No matter how short of notice, they make it happen for us. We have had mutliple events in the upstairs bar as well. We hold a lot of after work events here and will continue to do so. Extremely laid back spot perfect for dinner and drinks. Has always been a fun and enjoyable experience here! read more

My favorite place in the area. Food is consistently good, atmosphere is great, the staff is always friendly, I highly recommend!

My family went to the grog for lunch yesterday. What an amazing experience. From the nachos to the burgers and pork everything was absolutely top notch. The service was impeccable and the place had a cool crowd if you are ever looking for a friendly place in the area this is the spot. read more

Visited this place a few times, however won't be back anytime soon. Ordered sliders- medium, came out dry, fries w cheese on the side, came out topped w cheese, not what we ordered. Waitress didn't write anything down? Out of cheese?was the reason for the lousy fries, had cheese to top them with tho. Shrimp wrapped w bacon, overdone. Bye read more

This was the worst bar experience I have ever had. Me and 7 friends walk in on a Saturday night and sit at the bar. Already rude service from the bartender but nothing crazy so we stayed. 4/7 friends were ordering 3+ drinks. After less than an hour on a Sunday night at 7pm, the waiter tells us if we are not actively ordering drinks then we cannot stay because of the possible "rush". It was not busy in the slightest. We were confused but said okay. The people in our group who weren't drinking all stood up and stood behind our friends that were at the bar so people could sit who came in. No one else came in. She then told us again if we were not actively drinking we could not stay. We were starting to get super frustrated at this point. Another 10 goes by and she prints all of our checks without us asking and slaps them on the table infront of us. We payed and left. Worst experience ever and the rudest bartender I've ever had in my life. Will never be going back there. Management really needs to reconsider having her on. Bartender was young and had red hair read more

We hosted a "Welcome Drinks" event on the 2nd floor the night before our wedding and it was a perfect venue, we had the best time! Stew was great to work with. We had some food set up and ready to go when we arrived, and we were able to bring in decorations, flowers, etc. Despite the large turnout we had, the bartenders were great and no one had any issues waiting too long for a drink. We were so happy with how it turned out, and it was a perfect way to kick off our wedding weekend. Wish we could do it again! read more

Pretty dissatisfied and disappointed. Reviews said this was dive bar with affordable food. This is very expensive especially for what the offer is! We got nachos on the special menu for $5 normally $14. Flour tortillas chips burnt and soggy with only toppings on the top later so basically 3/4 plate could not eat. We also ordered French onion soup but it never came so that's another reason for the 1 star. I like the vibe. It's on the main line and probably the reason for the high price. Overall not worth it and won't be back. read more

The Grog Grill - Nachos. Good thing only $5! - Pubs Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Great food. Wonderful service. Perfect place to grab a burger and a beer. If the weather is nice and the doors are open, perfect spot to grab lunch or dinner. Very clean. Friendly staff. read more

I don't know how many of you TRY, but looking for real fried chicken at a bar has become a hopeless case in the Philly area (even in town.) Real, bone-in fried chicken is one of those foods that is craveable, and that no substitutes will quench. There are some very decent places around here to get a drink OR some crispy, juicy fried yardbird, but to have both together has recently required buying a pint and eating the Krispy Crunchy in your car at the Lukoil parking lot at Belmont and City Line. Researching today, I saw the Grog menu had chicken and waffles. Now I have seen a number of abominations of this combo with wings, nuggets, fingers, etc. standing in for the REAL chix. I took a gamble, and trekked to Bryn Mawr to a place I had not visited since around 1983. It may have been Mallory's or even You Bet Your Life (You Beat Your Wife) back then. I sat at the bar. Service was quick enough. More or less a Villanova hang (with a few old farts like myself) my expectations were low. Chicken and waffles is a combo that sort of dates back to 1600s Amish, but in modern form can be traced to Wells Supper Club in Harlem in the late 30s where it was frequented by Jazz royalty like Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald. A few years later it migrated to Jazz joints of South Central L.A. So boring history aside, how did Grog do ? Maybe I was just so happy to see this at ALL, I was not hyper critical, but it fired on almost all cylinders. A half chicken (breast, wing, leg and thigh, shatteringly crisp skin, and crunchy breading. Sweet syrup, ketchup (I'm not sure why) and HOMEMADE mashed potatoes (just a little lumpy.) I just tried a taste of the waffle (it was fine) as I was cheating on KETO bigtime anyway.) Verdict is, it was a DAMN good dish, worth $20. The $10 a shot for Tullamore Dew was a bit more than I'm used to but hey .... Worth checking out if you are fan of the dish. Next time I'll ask for some hot sauce. read more

The Grog Grill - Stellar Chicken and Waffles - Pubs Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

I haven't been to the Grog in many years, not since the original group of coworkers I used to dine with on Fridays broke up (sadly, they've all left me for other jobs elsewhere and here at Nova I still am LOL). Boy, those were THE DAYS! I remember many a lunch at the Grog - it was one of our favorites. I recall their fabulous hummus platter that came with cucumbers and grilled pita bread, and capers scattered across the hummus - oh it was soooo good. Anyway, I have a new lunch bunch now - we usually just pick up and go right back to work, but maybe I can convince them to do a sit down lunch at the Grog one day soon. read more

Do not order anything here on Uber Eats. They screwed up the order and double billed me. They lied about their efforts to rectify the situation. I called the restaurant to fix but they hung up on me. So upset I visited the place. Manager, instead of trying to work with a long-time customer, chose to argue with me. They just lost a customer over this and are ruining their reputation in the process. Real smart move. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE. read more

The food was fine, but the 2 waitresses were over the top rude and obnoxiously inattentive which made the experience uncomfortable. The mediocre food isn't worth putting up with the staff's horrible attitudes and service. My suggestion is not even bother. Plenty of other offerings in town with better food and way better service. read more

Been here a couple of times to try to give the place a chance to redeem itself. I though it was kind of crappy that when we came in for a drink/food that you could only get happy hour prices if you sit at the bar (and know to ask). Bartender and wait staff act like they are doing you a favor by interacting with you. Unfortunate as this place is convenient and could be fun - perhaps they are used to being rude with college kids, that behavior does not fly with grown ups. read more