This gem is tucked into a corner street in Manayunk! While parking can be an issue, drive around for 2-3 min, and you'll find something. This place must be off the chain for a game on a Saturday night. Huge space as you walk in, and cool "outdoor" space in the back. While we only snagged drinks and an app or two, the menu was very extensive. I highly recommend heading to the Rook for a date night, game, and catching up with friends. Also, service was solid all around. Always checking in and quick to deliver. read more

The weather is finally nice out which means more walks to get lunch. The Rook in my opinion has some of the best burgers and sandwhiches in manayunk! My veggie burger was incredible and the pork wings surpringly were so similar to Buffalo Wild Wings! The service was great and we loved everything we got. They have a little outdoor patio in the back so you can enjoy the spring weather too! read more

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Nice spot for happy hour. The offerings for food and drinks are pretty good. The wrap around bar allows for plenty of seating. The bartenders were very friendly and attentive. The sliders were good and a solid size for the price. The nachos weren't that good. They were soggy. It was just seasoned chips with onions and liquid cheese. read more

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Excellent food here. I got the Italian Cuban and it was delicious. The waitress was right on par and friendly and the owner was also very friendly. A very good establishment to eat try it yourself you won't be disappointed. read more

Great experience. Good vibes, attentive service (I wish I remembered my servers name, she was sweet and did a good job), large selection for both food and drinks. Music was great too, I felt like I was listening to my own playlist. Parking was a little tough but definitely not a dealbreaker, just drive around a little bit and you'll find something. I'll definitely be back! Thanks y'all read more

3%credit card fee 20% tip AUTOMATICALLY added to any bill (small parties too!) charge EXTRA for fries Avoid this place :( I am extremely disappointed to be writing this review. I am a long time rook customer at this point and have always loved the food here I am super disappointed to learn they now charge $3 extra for fries with the Cutlet and cheesesteak sandwiches. What a RIP OFF. I can't believe that. They really skimp on the fries too you get like a dollars worth of fries maybe. I checked both my receipts that I have images saved of from September 5th 2025 and January 19th 2026 and we were not charged extra for fries with our Hail Caesar wraps. Tonight we were. My friends and I love the rook so I know I'll be back but I am pretty outraged by this. Every day I find more and more reasons just to not eat out anymore. Shame on this. It now costs $50 for two people to get a chicken Caesar wrap with a small side of fries after tax and tip Also we were charged a credit card fee of 3% lol. Giving 3 stars simply because we've been coming here for 5+ years and like it here but dang. read more

Great food and atmosphere, convenient location, and reasonably priced drinks. Regular menu is a little on the expensive side but happy hour menu is very affordable with large portions. Unfortunately, I still won't be returning. Service is a little slow and unfriendly. One of the bartenders stole my AirPods and would seemingly be busy every time I asked for them back despite admitting she had them. Same bartender was talking with a rude patron next to me and laughed when he called me an idiot for not knowing what "PPA" stood for (I was new in town and had never gotten a parking ticket). Deeply unpleasant social experience. read more

Neither my server nor the kitchen staff know what gluten is. I was told three times that corn tortilla chips (which I can eat) were made with wheat flour, and the buffalo chicken dip they were served with was dried out. I brought my own GF bun and gave it to my server for my burger. She brought out my burger on my GF bun, but the whole thing was surrounded top and bottom by a regular bun. Unbelievable. Their smash burgers were quite small, and had much less flavor than the ones at the local Smash Burger franchise. The manager took my burger and my friend's burger off the check. Nice gesture, but I won't be back. read more

Organ I say this is a really cute place off the beaten path in Manayunk. It's kind of up and behind in the area and so you will be able to probably find parking close to the restaurant which is a nice perk. There's an inside area and an outside area and the bar is parallel so you can either be inside at the bar or outside. The burgers are very, very good and they have a great selection of alcohol, including imported beers and craft beers. The service was on point as well. Highly recommend. read more

I was visiting Philadelphia and wanted to find a spot close to my hotel for dinner and a drink. After searching Yelp, I made the 2 mile walk (not all pedestrian friendly) to The Rook. Don't worry, there is street parking if you don't want to walk. The exterior gives you historical, cozy vibes, which carries into the interior. It's a bit on the smaller side, but has a good mix of bar and tabletop seating. It looks like they may also have patio seating when the weather is nice. I was there during their happy hour, which was 3-6pm and included 20% off of food and a few different drink specials (obviously this is subject to change). I ordered a Tito's and pineapple, which wasn't a part of happy hour, but was still reasonably priced. I wasn't crazy hungry, so I opted for a side of fries and a Caesar salad. To my surprise, they have huge portions there, so I ended up taking my salad to go. The fries were crisp and definitely worth the price! The Caesar was perfectly dressed and had a strong garlic flavor, which I personally appreciate. Again, definitely priced well, especially during happy hour. As my meal went on, many regular patrons came and went, so this definitely seems to be a neighborhood favorite. read more

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Honestly one of my fav places to go for a classic cocktail or beer and great bite to eat! The wings and fried mozzarella are great, but the burgers and cheesesteaks are top notch!! read more

Disappointed by Service and Hygiene Standards Despite a Promising First Impression I'm only writing this review after several unsuccessful attempts to contact a manager since July 10th. I visited The Rook on July 9th for a happy hour meetup, and while the restaurant initially impressed me with its clean, crisp aesthetic both outside and inside the overall experience was deeply disappointing. We chose The Rook after researching restaurants in Manayunk and were optimistic based on the menu and atmosphere. Upon arrival, we sat at the bar, which only had a few other patrons at the time. Unfortunately, the bartender's behavior quickly became a concern. She seemed disengaged with us but warmly interacted with someone she appeared to know personally. I tried to brush off the dismissiveness, assuming it was generational differences in service approach but what followed was unacceptable. While chatting with her acquaintance, the bartender inexplicably began stretching behind the bar, placing her gray and orange sneaker directly on a stainless steel surface used for drink preparation. She then continued to stretch in a lunge-like position, her shoe repeatedly making contact with the food prep surface. We were stunned. She later wiped the same area with a cloth while still stretching and used that same cloth to clean other bar surfaces. When she finally approached our end of the bar, I asked why she had her foot on a food prep surface. She brushed it off, claiming it was "the wall." When I clarified it was the stainless steel counter, not the wall, she dismissively responded, "If it bothers you, I'll stop," and walked away using the same cloth again to wipe other surfaces. Beyond the hygiene concerns, the food was less then subpar. The burger seemed to be a thin low quality patty; lettuce, tomato and mayo were all a dollar extra. The chicken strips were overcooked with burn tips, dry and not just lacking taste but tasteless, and too hard to eat. The fries were good. The drinks were well-made, but another major issue was the smell near the restrooms. As we approached the far end of the bar, there was a noticeable old urine or latrine odor, and even a faint smell of raw sewage. It was incredibly off-putting. I had hoped to speak with a manager directly before posting this publicly, but since I never received a call back despite leaving a message, I feel compelled to share this experience. To summarize: * Poor service and dismissive attitude from the bartender * Alarming lack of hygiene behind the bar * Strong, unpleasant odors near the restroom area * Underwhelming food * The only positives were the decor, French fries and the drinks Unfortunately, despite its attractive appearance, I can't recommend The Rook based on this experience. read more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon with a party of 3 and sat in the open area in the back. Nice breeze came through and there was sports playing on the TVs. Service was great and super nice waitress was helpful along the whole way. My boy blue burger was very tasty. The bacon jam was different than what I've had previously at other restaurants but I still loved it. Got more in the side to go with the crispy shoestring fries. My girlfriend's chicken sandwich was a hefty sandwich. Thick pieces of chicken that was fried perfectly. Bacon on the side for me is a bonus. Drinks were great and my girlfriend said little heavy 10/10 read more

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Really nice spot in the area with food that is pretty consistent. I'm not a huge fan of their fries but aside from that I really enjoy their sandwich's. Really nice seating areas and the service is always quick and servers are nice. read more

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This is the second time I've been to The Rook and it was honestly mids at best. I got the lunch special, with french onion soup and a cheesesteak. The French onion soup was so overly salty and the broth/contents so dark and overcooked, I could barely eat much beyond the cheese topping. The cheesesteak bread was fine, adequate amount of meat/cheese/onions but I came across a piece of what seemed to be a melted stringy plastic of some kind (like the ones you find on Kraft singles, but melted as I said). Service was adequate, not exceptional, but it was lunch so not too surprising. read more

Hope you like surprises, cuz you'll find plenty in this loud Yo Bro neighborhood bar. There are no prices on any of the beverage menus. Surprise! The Umbria sandwich looked really good, good enough to camouflage the rubbery chewy chicken cradled in its stale toasted roll. Surprise! My check did not give the 20% off food for the HH pricing. Surprise! When I brought the error to my bartender's attention he said he would simply refund me the difference in cash. Then gave me $2.00 back when it should have been $3.00. New Math. Surprise! My Philly United by Wissahickon Brewing Company was a tasty local lager with an imported price of $8. Surprise! A one & done. Surprise! read more

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Female waitress was extremely rude. Had no sense of customer service, and audibly laughed at us. Emily was her name. Management do better. She's always been a problem here, is she a nepo baby or something??? read more

Food was good and so was the service. Will be back again. Great place to watch eagles games!

I was told to go to the rook in manyunk for there famous cheese steak "the Bert Mac". I traveled 45 minutes for this. And it tasted like a juicy fart. Idk who Bert Mac is but his cheese steak taste like farts and hairy arm pits. All the other food taste great and the restaurant it self is a great environment. But the Bert Mac is not it get it off the menu. - John from Delco #bertmac#gobirds#delco#delcopisser#bonner read more

I love the rook, but the bert Mac is not it. taste like a cheesesteak from Wawa. would rather just go to steves to get a steak because I run the northeast. Bert Mac taste like spoiled cheese and meat. - Kellen from Keswick #bing#judge#bertmac#Ne#Ryan read more

The Rook is hit-or-miss. The food is good; the service not so good - depending when you go. We've stopped by during Eagles/Phillies games. It's too crowded and the service is beyond inconsistent. One time I received my dinner and the other five didn't get their food for another 30 minutes. The manager comped my meal and a round of drinks. It was appreciated, but didn't help the mood. If you sit at the bar - you're good to go. The bartenders are attentive and friendly. read more

I visited The Rook because I was looking for a brunch place in the Manayunk area on a weekend. It wasn't too difficult to get a seat as a single guest. Perhaps it was because I was seated at the bar, but it seemed like many of the patrons were visiting it as a bar/restaurant rather than a brunch-y place. It took over a half hour to get my avocado toast. Longer than expected but I'm glad that it was at least the BIGGEST avo toast I'd seen. It even has hard boiled eggs on top to boot. The avocado mash was seasoned with what appeared to be olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and the pickled onions were just the right amount of sweet and sour. Hard boiled eggs were overdone. Not the end of the world, though. I also got coffee, which was about $5 with refills. If I knew, I probably would've got my coffee from a cafe instead. I think I'd go back to try the bar food, but you're better off someplace else for brunch. read more

The Rook Manayunk - Avocado Toast - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The drinks and food are super good here! They have fun special drinks around the holidays and they're yummy. They have an outside area with more space but it gets sooo crowded in here during busy hours The reason for stars off is that the bartenders are not attentive at all, a good bartender can clock who is waiting first and I had to wait 40-50 mins for a drink. The bar is two sided and they ignored me standing there the entire time. Someone came next to me and rudely flagged them down and I finally got a drink. They definitely saw me and made eye contact and I put my hand up a little and they went back to what they were doing and then proceeded to avoid eye contact with me so they didn't have to serve me read more

The Rook is fantastic! The menu is solid and the food is delicious. I love a good French onion soup and boy did theirs deliver! The cheese was bubbly and melty and the bread and soup were just so comforting and enjoyable. They have two versions of cheese whiz and while the long hot is too hot for me, I'm certain it would be great for someone with a higher tolerance for spice but the Parmesan and pepper one was perfect for me and was such a nice accompaniment to my old bay fries. The waitress was so sweet, there was a slight delay in getting refills when things got busy but that's to be expected. They have great deals during games and overall such a fun pleasant Philly vibe. Will definitely be back! read more

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This place just continues to get better and better! Their cutlet sandwiches are the best around. Plus the service is always fast and accurate. read more

The Rook Manayunk - The The "Bear" - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great food and atmosphere. Great place to catch a game and enjoy. Parking is a little sparse but other than that it's a great bar.

We went to the Rook based upon our neighbor's recommendation. We also went after dinner so we weren't hungry but still felt the need to order something. There were two seats at the bar and the place was humming on a Saturday night. The bartender greeted us in a friendly manner and shared her suggestions on the appetizer menu. We ordered a tray of buffalo wings which were presented promptly. Honestly, they were amazing. Fall of the bone, saucy wings which is exactly the way we like them. My husband was happy with the selection of beers and I had a great cocktail. Looking over some of the other plates that were leaving the kitchen, it appears that we need to go back. Parking can be tricky in the neighborhood so if it's possible to bike, Lyft or walk, I'd recommend it. Otherwise, a great stop. read more

Excellent place to grab some grub, see a game, and let the good times roll. A corner bar with a medium-sized back courtyard for dining/drinking. It has some charms. Their drink menu covers the bases. Some of this, some.of that. A couple of creeper drinks that might surprise you. I like that they focus on foods you can do well, consistently, and serve in fulfilling taste and cooktime. The Habañero Honey Chipotle wings are delicious. Sweet, tangy, nice meaty wings. The cheesesteak egg rolls were very good, too. Hot and crispy. No denying that cheesesteak taste. Fries were thicker cut than normal. read more

Great spot off the beaten path in Manayunk. Had the Honey Habanero wings and the Bear Chicken Sandwich. The wings were so good we had to order another round. read more

The Rook Manayunk - Solid Wings here. Fall off the bone. Love the Honey Habanero sauce. - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Maybe the 4-5 star reviews are from dining in because we got carry out and the food was blah! Ordered the wings w/ honey habanero, the black bean burger, and a honey hab. The wings were just ok. Good meat, not a lot of fat, but lacked flavor and were not spicy as we expected habanero to be. The black bean burger was AWEFUL! Super dry and crumbly and no flavor. Totally inedible and complete waste of money. The Honey hab was also just eh too. The bread was super hard and crumbly on both Chicken Cheesesteak and the black bean burger. Again, maybe it's better dining in but I have not desire to even go back and try it again as I was that unimpressed. . read more

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It is a work in progress here on opening weekend but I'm excited by the potential. If you judge purely on appearances and knew the old bar, it's a easy five star. They really cleaned the place up. More than that, they modernized it as well. No more bar in the center. Exposed brick. Clean and clear lighting. As for the food, it's fairly price but the portions seem small. It's a place you probably need to order two items per person. Service is hard to judge. They were packed on my visits and seemed a bit understaffed. However, it is opening weekend and I'm confident they will work out the bugs. read more

The Rook Manayunk - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We had a great experience this last time around. I had the best service, the tastiest and most tender chicken wings I have ever had. Round of applause for the cheesesteak with cooper this was my favorite of the two sandwiches. Loved sitting outside/ at the bar when it's nice outside. Pay them a visit for a sports game or just a good place to grab a drink and a solid meal read more

Great experience food is excellent staff is friendly worth a visit you won't be disappointed

The ambiance was really good, how ever the get the actual food took so long. As well as the brie was freezing cold and not baked, it was good though. The sandwiches were all amazing! Would love to visit again when wanting to chill out. read more

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I am giving the Rook a 5/5 for that cheesesteak! Add this one to your must-try Philly cheesesteak list!! Soft roll, flavorful meat, perfect meat-cheese ratio, and not at alllll stingy with the filling. I'm so happy I found this cheesesteak near me! Absolutely going in my rotation. Don't sleep on this one-seriously!! Their onion rings and fries are also very yummy. How I like my fries! Perfectly cooked, with just the right amount of crunch ;) read more

The Rook Manayunk - Cheesesteak Sandwich - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food and drinks were good. The staff was quick and attentive. It was crowded but we didn't wait long for a table.

Staff is not super attentive, nor willing to find highchairs/booster seats, and I always have to ask for utensils/napkins... Food is usually good but there are some inconsistencies read more

Literally the best sandwiches we have ever had. Run don't walk if you love chicken sandwiches. The bread is fresh and the sweet potato fries are phenomenal with their house made ranch. read more

The Rook Manayunk - The Bear and the Maria cutlet sandwich.. - Sports Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Such a cute neighborhood place. I came here during Covid for a bridal shower out in the back patio and it was fantastic! The staff was super helpful and the food was delicious! I got a crab cake and I'm still dreaming out it, I wish it was on their normal menu! I came here on a Wednesday night with my boyfriend to find out its $7 burger night! You need to follow their Instagram to see the daily specials but such a nice touch. We got the cheesesteak and chicken fingers, chicken fingers were really good and Panko breaded so they were extra crunchy. The cheesesteak was also good the bread is super tasty, only downfall was there was actually to much cheese and I am a cheese lover! The fries are perfectly seasoned and delicious. Also, they give you wine in real wine glasses!! Not only is this hard to find during Covid but the wine glasses were super nice it made me want to drink more! I will definitely be following them on Instagram to see their daily specials and come back to try their other menu items!! read more

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We got the cheesesteak. The cheesesteak was delicious but very hard to score. It comes on a Sarcone's seeded roll. This is probably the best Sarcone's roll I ever had. The meat is fabulous. It had a very good amount of cheese and it was melted through everything. The fried onions and mushrooms were heavenly. However it was small. The end of the Cheesesteak we ate did not have a lot of meat. Did we pick the wrong half the cheesesteak? If it needed more meat then it would have needed more cheese. Very hard to score. $13 and it came with very good french fries. We paid the extra $1.50 for the long hots. They were not very hot. $13 could be considered cheap for a nice place like the Rook Manayunk and very good ingredients. read more

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