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    Topside Tavern

    3.9 (60 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Steph N.

    My first time there tonight It was comedy night The best hummus I've everrrrr had!!!! Soooo yummy

    20th & Ludlow Burger
    Christopher B.

    A time was has at Topside Tavern. A large group came to watch an NBA Playoff game and we had a great experience. Sat at the bar and the serving staff were phenomenal. Fun, interactive, and crafted darn good cocktails. Drinks are very affordable. Some of the best prices I've seen downtown. The menu is extensive and caters to just about everyone's preferences. Most of the group had sandwiches and fries. From the Ludlaw burger to the soft shell crab sandwich, plates were empty. There's also a rooftop that was packed to brim. We didn't go up there but I'm assuming it's pretty popular. There are TVs everywhere so it's also a great place to watch sporting events.

    Half-grilled Cornish Game Hen
    John M.

    After watching Topside Tavern replace the unsightly remains of whatever was there before (the building was empty when I moved to Philly), I decided to give it a try for lunch one day with a buddy of mine. I will say the the restaurant is much more pleasing to the eyes than before, with a beautiful stone facade and a tastefully decorated, all new interior. The space felt smallish, exacerbated by what seemed like too many tables that made it feel a bit crowded. Nevertheless, the place has a nice, cozy atmosphere. Upon entering, we were immediately greeted by the friendly host and seated right away. The restaurant wasn't too crowded at lunchtime, which I had expected from passing by it often. (I have noticed that it seems to have a nice happy hour crowd.) Our waiter was friendly and efficient. The menu is American faire, with plenty of tasty looking options for all of the courses. For lunch, I opted for a cheeseburger and truffle fries, which had a sprinkling of fresh parmesan cheese on top. Delicious! My buddy had the Half Grilled Cornish Game Hen, which he said tasted as good as it looked. All in all, if you're in the Rittenhouse area, Topside Tavern is a nice choice for a tasty meal. I will most definitely be back.

    The 30 dollar all u can eat plate

    Would not recommend, long long wait time for food and drinks. Food was ok drinks were watered down. Service was horrible. I rarely give a review but this is horrible.

    Cute spot with outdoor seating
    Shifa A.

    An amazing spot/ sport bar/ happy hour place with delectable food! The menu is not your usual bar food, but a much elevated affair. We tried a lot of shareables, and the lamb chops are to die for! They have massive TVs and a really great outdoor patio . Service is prompt and food is flavorful. What else does one need!

    Sy L.

    Grabbed breakfast at topside tavern on a Sunday and to my surprise there was live music. I ordered the basic ( eggs, bacon, potatoes, and grilled pita). The breakfast was good but I should have tried the duck andouille sausage. It was very busy I think there may have been only 1-2 free seats on the lower level! The roof top is now open but the weather did not permit for me to check it out.

    Melting Pot Bao Buns
    Miles A.

    Newer lively spot with a nice open atmosphere and lots of TVs to watch sports on. They also have a rooftop patio section. Drink menu has a decent amount of selections and cocktails are fairly priced. Food menu is a bit varied as well. Had Mediterranean platter and Bao bun appetizers. Both good quality and uniquely tasty. Bao bun had very tender beef with good seasoning. Pleasant spot to have a drink, staff friendly and welcoming. Will have to check them out for a happy hour as well. Thanks

    Brunch menu
    Jessica S.

    The Topside Tavern serves brunch every Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm. They also have a jazz trio at noon. Gerson was very friendly and helpful. We tried the Good Morning Good Night breakfast pizza and the Ranchero Skillet. Both were delicious. There are so many great options on the menu that it was hard to decide. We had the Ridiculous Bread Pudding for dessert. Their regular menu also had tons of great options. They have a full bar and also serve Coke products. Great atmosphere and service. Definitely recommend and will return.

    Boooozzzy brunch

    Food was great! Drag show was excellent The cocktails are AMAZING!!!! Would highly recommend coming back again and again

    Duck Bao bun
    Rolanda B.

    I have one thing to say... if you order nothing else order the curry duck bao bun. I promise you, you won't be able to eat just one. Was visiting Philly and stumbled onto this place as I was heading to my hotel. I was intrigued by the early happy hour and the duck bao buns tbh. Was the best choice I could have made. Very cute space for a date or happy hour with friends. It wasn't overly crowded and the servers were really nice. It feels like it may be new or many people don't know about it yet. Either way, loved the happy hour food and drink options and I would go again!

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    Wow. Just Wow. The food was amazing the atmosphere was great! Came for the NFC championship game and Topside definitely set the tone!

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    Amazing- new sports bar selling $18 burgers without fries or a side. Just what people are looking for

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    Great service, beers/ciders and you have to try their Bao buns, they won't disappoint

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    2 years ago

    I was skeptically because it only had 8 reviews. But it was delicious. Definitely recommend.

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    Terrific happy hour drinks (and unbeatable prices), tasty food (we had the Brussels sprouts), friendly attentive service, and cloth napkins.

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    Victory Brewing Company Philadelphia

    4.3(374 reviews)
    0.3 miLogan Square, Penn Center, Art Museum District
    $$

    My husband and I randomly stopped in here for lunch on our walk from center city to the art museum…read more What a great stop!! From the outside you can't tell that it has a fun tropical/tiki vibe going on. Maybe it was just for summer, but it was really fun! The servers and bartenders were all in tropical shirts, and there were other tiki touches without going full-blown Tiki Bar. The bathrooms were interesting. All the stalls are unisex, single stall, and then the sink is a big trough outside all the stalls. Unconventional, but it works. We both ordered beers - we had the Summer Love and the Philly First. Both were really good! We shared them so we could both enjoy some of each. To eat, my husband ordered a chicken Caesar wrap with fries, and I had the spicy Buddha bowl. Chicken Caesar wrap was good (hard to screw that up), and we both thought the fries were pretty good. Not the best I've ever had or anything, but good, enjoyable fries. The Buddha bowl, however, was outstanding! Cilantro rice, edamame, carrots, red cabbage, broccolini, and I added chicken for protein. It was the perfect level of spice, and a really nice balance of veggies to rice to protein. 10/10, would order again! I'm probably going to end up trying to recreate it at home. The only note I have for it (and it's super minor) is that it could maybe have a sweet or tart note added. Mandarin oranges, mango, pineapple... something like that. I would absolutely recommend stopping here! Next time we're in town I will go out of my way to go again.

    Love Victory!! Such a massive space but it fills up so quick around 5:30 for happy hour and post…read morework drinks. A large selection of draft and can options as well as a full bar. Their food menu is great and everything is reasonably priced given the location. The staff is friendly but can be a bit slow to get to you, especially when its busy.

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    McGillin's Olde Ale House - Upstairs dining

    McGillin's Olde Ale House

    3.8(1.2k reviews)
    0.6 miAvenue of the Arts South
    $$

    My wife and I were in Philly for a long weekend and this place looked pretty cool…read more The bouncer checked our ID and we were led through the packed bar to a table for two. They had really good beer prices and I ordered an IPA and a Philly Cheesesteak and a hummus plate. After having some amazing cheesesteaks, this one was a little subpar, not bad but nothing compared to Angelo's, which was amazing. The hummus was really great and we went through it, so good. Pretty good service for such a packed place. Kind of dive bar, but obviously people loved it. Lots of TVs on the walls and I think it has been around a long time. Located in an alley type road. Worth a try.

    My husband and I were on a quick weekend trip to Philly, and we love and Irish pub so we decided to…read morecheck this place out based on reviews. Its pretty cool on the inside, definitely passes the Irish pub vibe check. One thing that killed it for us right away: it was LOUD. Sure, we're not in our twenties anymore, but we're not super old. It was mid afternoon, before dinner time, and the music was so loud we were going to have to yell across the tiny table to hear each other. After walking around in the heat all day it was just not what we were looking for. We did stay for a drink. He had a decent old fashioned, though pretty tiny for the price. I had a beer, and it was what would be expected. The one thing that really stood out was the server. She was nice, pleasant, and very quick. I'd maybe go back if I was in the right mood, but that day was certainly not the day for me.

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    Wicked Wolf Philadelphia

    Wicked Wolf Philadelphia

    3.1(45 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    So Wicked Wolf is perfect if you were looking for party brunch spot. We went on a Saturday for…read morebrunch and the vibes were definitely there. They had a really good DJ and it was a fun atmosphere Now the service left something to be desired. While our server was nice, the food was slow to arrive and it took awhile to get our check as well. We ordered the wings which were good as well as individual entrees. I ordered the pancake sandwiches and they were just okay. Overall this spot is good for drinks, photos and vibes.

    Woo child!! To be young again!…read more it's my sister's annual birthday week and we finished the night off after walking philly for what felt like 2 hours (25 minutes) and stumbled upon this club! the bouncers at the door were hella friendly (thanks billy) and the security inside kept a tight room. we joined in upon like 4 birthday parties and a full bottle service. needless to say the shots being poured were plentiful. Thank you to the really nice bartender in the orange hat (also a millennial) who grasps the concept of 'it's so loud in here' like it's not a nightclub. anyway the prices of the drinks were great. NO cover charges (that night) the floors were covered in confetti, and it was awesome watching jake paul get his jaw broken on someone's phone! #netflix ps. if you have a video of me acting up in a sombrero--no you don't.

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    Lucy’s - Literally no one is here

    Lucy’s

    3.1(38 reviews)
    0.2 miPenn Center, Rittenhouse Square
    $$

    I went here for a happy hour with some coworkers. It has a dive bar vibe It's a little dark. Bar…read moreseating and tables are available. We ordered individually at the bar. The bartender was very nice No happy hour but they do have daily specials. The menu is more for the younger crowd with a "Huggie" drink and drinks that were in Dixie cups. The menu also had some other drinks that were standard prices. I opted for a Stateside. The day I was there was 25 cent wing specials. You could get a variety of different flavors. The wings were tasty.

    The food is good , quick and tasty . Drinks are average . However , service was very sub par . We…read morecame in Friday afternoon after work for the first time . Our office is close to rittenhouse and we like to try different places . The server came to us , didn't introduce herself but immediately asked if we were ready to order and to provide a card for the tab . For most of the experience she was attentive but lacked any customer service skills and treated us as an inconvenience. We don't know her name because she never told us . This place has potential, just need to focus on customer service and kindness . Plus side , they have a TouchTunes box so you can play some good jams . I would recommend management go sit at devils alley , right down chestnut and see what good service is and retrain their staff

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