Happy to see they have outdoor seating during covid, great service by Suzie !! She recommended the pulled por sandwich and it was amazing! read more

Tradesman's - BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is a great spot to go on a Saturday / Sunday game day. The food is pretty good for a place I'd classify as a sports bar and the clientele is young and energetic (great spot for millennials in center city). I took off three stars for the service. At the bar it's been fine, but I find the hostesses/servers to be a little rude and full of attitude. We even had a server make a snarky comment about the beer my friends and I chose to order (it didn't particularly phase us & has become a running joke with us now, however I could see it being a big turn off to a lot of clientele). Also the bar area itself is a little cramped, I'd love to see that widened up to enhance the social vibe! read more

Tried to come in with group of 8 and there was plenty of room around bar and tables. But bartender says you have to be at bar or table not both. Just lost customers. No wonder it was empty read more

This is my 2nd time here, and I decided to order something different. I ordered the brisket cheesesteak, and OH MY GOD, that was by far the best food Ive ever eaten. I dont even care how much it cost, (which was not really that much), this food was amazing. If I could give 6 stars I would. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. 10/10 would eat here again. read more

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I'd love to comment on the food, but last evening was the second time I had a reservation and was left sitting in the waiting area past the time of my reservation with no table being even remotely available. When you have every 15 minutes available on Open Table, but tell me there are no available tables when we arrive, you're booking poorly. I realize that people eat at different paces, but then don't make it look like you have available tables. My friend and I were the only 2 people waiting, other parties breezed in and were seated. When we would check in with one of the 2 hosts, neither one ever seemed to remember who we were. About 15 minutes after our reservation, we were told that they had no idea when a table would be available, so we left. It's obviously a popular spot, but I wouldn't plan on eating here if you're interested in sitting to dinner on any kind of schedule. read more

This was my third trip over five years, went for dinner after the Penn Relays. The food was disappointing. Ribs and briscuit were both rather fatty compared to better places. Got an order of wings and they were very dry, definitely cooked too long. The food was brought out a bit too quickly after ordered, suggesting that it definitely wasn't made to order. The fries were actually very good, best part of the meal. It's VERY loud in there, apparently that's what the customers want...I'd liked the food (and ordered the same items before) when I was here in 2018 and 2021. The server was fine. I doubt I'll be back. read more

We stumbled upon this place on our way to somewhere else. So glad we did. Scored two bar seats and watched the wild card game. Rob was our bartender. He was awesome. Very pleasant, informative and attentive. Great beer selection too. Onion rings for $5 were a very pleasant surprise. Fries pretty good too. Will def stop back here. read more

Tradesman's - Beers at the bar. - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lol. that was easily the worst bbq meat I've ever had. The brisket was so dry, I honestly started to wonder if the food was pulled out of yesterday's trash. A lot of places would be embarrassed to serve meat like that to customers. I definitely will never have any food here ever again. read more

We have much better options in the city as far as barbecue goes, but I have to admit the highlight of the meal for me was the crispy yet succulent (if not salty) lamb belly. A very innovative and interesting item, great for people who don't eat pork too. The extensive beer menu is great too. Lots of options. Our server might have been more informed. The bread tasted a little stale. The sides were passable, but the mac 'n' cheese was barely tasteless. Pulled pork and brisket were done nicely, but not compared to their rivals (Sweet Lucy's and Percy St. come to mind). The sauces were nice, but we had trouble getting the mustard sauce out of the squeeze bottle. This might be an odd complaint, but our servers were kind and warm, but wearing short shorts on a cold rainy spring day was a little unusual. But I don't prefer servers in costumes, it's a little diminishing of them and the place. read more

I ordered a $90 from Door Dash from this restaurant and five minutes before we were supposed to receive our order we got a call and text that our order was rejected. I ordered at 430. This is totally unacceptable. I will never order from this restaurant again. I have had about ten orders over the last year with no issue but no more. read more

Never coming back again. Come if you want your time wasted for 45min because they staff lost your ID and credit card, then refused to acknowledge that they had lost them, and so start to literally run away from you when you approach them and say they're still "running the credit card" at an open bar event you had paid for ... not just entrance, but we paid for 2 tables. Came here for a New Year's Eve event that made my entire group want to leave before midnight. There was ONE bar tender for the entire venue or easily over 200 people. Interestingly, once the open bar was over at midnight, 3 extra bar tenders showed up. Props for the business acumen on maximizing your profits and minimizing customer satisfaction. The line to the bathroom was over 30min long. There were three waitresses for multiple tables. Three waitresses who were near impossible to get ahold of as they spent most of their time hiding in the back staff rooms. We bought tickets to the mezzanine floor and because they were oversold, we were subsequently barred from an area we had paid extra for. Finally the hor d'oerves that were served brought back memories of my high school cafeteria. On a bad day. For a place that advertises bbq, you would think there would be something of that nature. Instead there was a messy table akin to a pig trough of fries, chips, nachos, and chicken fingers. Highly disappointed in this place. Wouldn't come back. Ever. For anything. read more

HIGHLY disappointed with the experience my friends and I just had at Tradesman's. I came here for my birthday lunch and never received a server. After waiting for 15 minutes and seeing other tables being served, I decided to go up to the hostess stand to ask the hostess if we had a waitress for our table. She said she would send someone over to our table soon. My friends and I waited another 20 minutes to be served while watching multiple servers pass by us checking on other tables. At this point, the table next to us decided to leave as well and the hostess proceeded to grab their menus from their table and went back to the hostess stand, not acknowledging our table. 0/10 experience felt very disrespected. read more

The drinks were on point and the food was delicious. I got the pulled pork sandwich with the pulled pork nachos. I highly recommend this place! read more

My sister and I stopped in for a few drinks a few weeks ago on a week night. There was tons of outdoor seating available so we went inside to speak with the hostess to see if we needed a reservation. She told us no reservation required and to grab any seat we wanted. We sat for over 20 minutes without even being acknowledged. Several waitresses passed us on multiple occasions, making eye contact and continuing on their way. The same hostess that told us to take a seat also looked directly at us and kept walking to a different table. We ended up leaving and spending a ton of money at a more accommodating bar. read more

It's not bad at all, but I'd expect better. Nice selection of beer and an okay selection of whiskey. My bartender put club soda in my old fashion which is about as fun as asking someone who is vegan if they're vegan. BBQ is meh. read more

After going to Tradesman's for dinner and drinks, there is one word to describe it: fine. Everything about the experience was just "fine." The interior was an uninspired and generic country theme, country music blasting through the three story restaurant (two levels with a private space downstairs). The waitresses all wore short-short jeans and flannel, which--in 2019--feels like they're trying too hard to cater to the local business bros (also, it's winter... let your servers wear pants). The food was fine. We shared the pulled pork, tri-tip, and brisket with a variety of sides, and started with potato skins. If the kitchen under-seasons food, it is nice to have salt and pepper on the table (the server needed to put salt in a ramekin for us, since shakers didn't exist). The meat was fine. The portions were reasonable for the price. The service was fine. The server was attentive, but not very personable, which is fine since she is working in shorts when it's 30-degrees outside. There was food left on one of our trays, but it was collected with the rest of the table without asking if we wanted to take it with us. And, without checking if we wanted anything else, the bill arrived, bringing the meal to a close. Tradesman's fits in with the other nearby after work fare like Brü and U-Bahn, but it's hard to say how many of these places the neighborhood can sustain. If you want good barbecue, go to Khyber's in Old City or Fette Sau in Fishtown. If you just need a place for a quick happy hour, well, Tradesman's will be fine. read more

I LOVE barbecue. I have a PASSION for barbecue. And this place blew me away. Amazing BBQ and brisket. Sauces were great (we like the vinegar and mustard the best). Great food and atmosphere. Has a hipster feel to it. read more

Tradesman's - BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Note that this review is for happy hour, which was quite a good deal. Nice spacious interior. A weirdly southern vibe for philly... the place was a bit too dark though. Several tables could be seen using their phone lights to read the menu which should have been a clue to the restaurant folk. the happy hour deals are good with two 3$ draft beers which were both good, and three hefty sized food options for 5$ each, and several other wine and cocktail options. Food wasn't so good that I would come back for regular meals I must say. They have an excellent beer selection which I feel like they don't make a big deal of. Good option for happy hour in center city especially since its super spacious inside but based off the quality of the food I probably wouldn't come back for more than just snacks and drinks. read more

I went here to order food on my way to my hotel. After I ordered I asked the bartender if i could have some water then I sat at a table to wait for my order. After maybe 5 minutes of minding my business the manager sent the security to tell me I had to leave and couldn't sit there. I asked him if I had looked homeless because I was literally looking at the menu and spent $40 on food. The bartender had to tell him that I ordered takeout then he walked away. I let it go, I had a long day and I just wanted to eat and go to sleep. When I finally got to my room to eat after a long day I realized that there were no Philly spring rolls that I ordered. The chicken sandwich was burnt and greasy. I tried to pick through it but all I taste is grease. Also the French fries were old and cold. So not only did I ignore feeling racially profiled at this location but the food was terrible. The manager didn't attempt to apologize for sending security to me. I'm not even from here and I expected more. I assumed it was friendly because I seen African American employees but I'll never go there again. read more

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In town for a conference and it looked like a cool place to catch up with an also-out-of-town friend. But I should've heeded the other reviews: It was SO LOUD. The "dining area" was a few tables in an alcove off the massive bar, and my friend and I were SCREAMING over the loud crowd and the music to be heard. The waitress kept asking us to repeat our orders without writing them down, then disappeared for long stretches. Our food came out five minutes after ordering, and we hadn't even gotten our drinks yet. Granted, the food and drinks were good (my friend says hers was watered down), but don't come here if you want to actually have a pleasant dinner and converse. read more

Not a bad spot, but as of late they have been heavily turning into a Penn State bar, even going so far as to pipe the game tv audio over the speakers throughout the bar, instead of music. I'm all for football, but at 10pm on a Saturday I think people want to listen to music and dance, not hear game whistles constantly. Killed the vibe, so we left read more

Not sure why this place has 3 starts reviews. Food is pretty good. We were craving BBQ and there are not many bbq places in the center city. The bbq is not amazing but it's good and satisfy our craving. Love the draft selections. Service is very slow but since we were sitting enjoying nice weather outside we dont mind it as much. Took awhile to bring out drinks. This is our second times here and yes we will be back. read more

Don't be fooled by the beautiful aesthetics...this place ain't all it's cracked up to be. At only 8PM on its second night open flights of beer weren't available and known for their BBQ, both ribs AND brisket were out of stock. Despite the high prices, portions were small and no sides were given with entrees. The alleged coleslaw with your meal wasn't even given. Overall, this establishment is a disgrace to Philadelphia. Headed to McGillins to wash down my sorrows. read more

We ended up here while in Philly for a conference. After the happy hour some folks were hungry and we wanted a quick bite to eat. This was close to where we were so we decided to stop here. It's a bbq restaurant with a country vibe to it. There were 6 in our party and we were all able to sit together. The food was not that great. It tasted pretty average. The food did come out quickly and the portions were decent. The waitress was okay. She never asked us if we wanted to split the checks so when we made the request at the end of dinner she told us that we should have inforned her at the beginning because it was too late. It took us a little while to sort our the bill and while we did so she kept coming back repeatedly to see if we were done which got pretty annoying. They were transitioning to the club and ended up dimming all the lights which made it impossible to see the check! Between the service and the food, I don't see myself returning. read more

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Came for the media preview- beautiful space! High ceilings, a cool industrial chic vibe. Bbq was delicious - loved the ribs, the pulled pork, and the brisket. The cornbread was moist and the Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes were pure southern goodness. Only knocking a star cause I wasn't crazy about the cocktails, but the beers were wonderful! read more

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Rebecca is the best!! came here for drinks with friends and Rebecca made the whole night great! she made us feel so comfy and checked on us often! we even took a cute photo with her! read more

New venue which opened few weeks ago. I remembered it being some kind of salad place and didn't like it than cause it was pricey for no reason. Completely remodeled this place looks great. Main floor has tons of bar seats and tables for 2 and 4. Upstairs there is also a bar and that area can be reserved for special events and there is another bar in the basement. I can see how packed this place will be during football season. Plenty of beers on tap from breweries all over the country. I didn't try their food yet and they will roll happy hour deals next week for the first time. I hope they are decent. read more

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Great place to eat. Meats are always tender and sauces are great. I would go back to this restaurant again once the indoor dining is restored. read more

If you enjoy a great casual atmosphere with smokin' good bbq flavors, try this place. A nice beer selection and menu variety to pair.

Granted it was not very busy on an early Friday night but the service was solid. The smoked platter with two meats could have been shared easily by 3-4 people. Everything tasted fresh. The coleslaw, and pickled onions and peppers were a nice addition. Fries were perfection. Started with the smoked guac which was a good price but pretty average. Overall a solid choice for dinner. read more

Tradesman's - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'm old, it's loud. And the plates are massive. Insane amount of food. This is a bar, not a sit down restaurant.

I've been to Trademan's a few times since it opened and it's great! I love the Nashville-style atmosphere, industrial interior, and outdoor bar window seating. It's a great place for groups and to watch a game (with sound). They also play country music which is awesome IF you're into that. The food was great and the portions were plenty. They also have an extensive list of beers on tap. Try a flight! Shout out to our waitress, Carly D. She was super friendly and went out of her way to make us feel at home. I rarely feel this level of hospitality in Philadelphia, especially at a crowded sports bar on a Saturday night during NFL playoffs. You can tell she loves her job and her energy was contagious. She navigated the crowd like a pro and had another round ready for us in no time. I would ignore the 1-star reviews from New Year's Eve. Unfortunately, people fell victim to Joonbug Philly's NYE all-inclusive packages. Joonbug organizes these events, overpromises, oversells the venue, and then leaves the staff unprepared and unable to handle the volume. I'm not surprised it was a poor experience. All of their events are. As with any good bar or restaurant in Philadelphia, it gets crowded on a Saturday night. Just get there early if you want a table. Not for the uptight foodie. Down-home, chill people welcome. read more

Food wasn't terrible (serving size vs cost is a bit out of wack but can be expected in this area.), bit dry. Service on the other hand... not so great. Party of 2. No utensils, no napkins. After we ordered, they brought out another table's order and took it back. Then, another server brought us the actual food. Still no utensils. Had to ask someone else since our server would disappear for 10 minutes at a time to hide in a corner near the bar. Also had to ask for the tray of sauces that come with the entrees. Never offered us refills on our drinks until we finished the meal. Maybe she was just new or inexperienced, but I was really wishing we got the other server instead. read more

Great new bar in a great location still looking to find its identity. Love that they served "Love City Brewery" beer on tap and even had 16 oz cans of the Eraserhood, which is one of my favorite IPAs! Pulled pork nachos were a perfect appetizer to share with a party of 3-4. One of the better places to catch a game around that area as they have a wall filled with TVs. Can get a little crowded around the bar, but I suggest grabbing a table. read more

Extremely loud, was asked to moves tables after being seated for 20 mins, weak but $$$ drinks, no napkins no silverware with food, some tasty food items but left with a huge bill and headache unfortunately. read more

The food here is fantastic. We got pulled pork, brisket, sausage and lamb and every bite was amazing. They offer some sauces but the food was so good it does not need a drop of it. The spicy pickles were a real nice touch. The mac and cheese was really good as well. The corn bread was like corn bread pound cake - in a good way. They were out of chicken so I will have to go back to get some of that. My only complaint is that the menu uses red ink and the restaurant is set to mood lighting so its not the best option for reading the items on the right with smaller text. And the beet carpaccio salad was good because the greens were so well dressed. The beets themselves seemed a little bland. This is a really great place - perfect for larger groups. I would give them five stars but I want to go back and make sure it wasn't a fluke and they can keep it up. read more

The place is a good place for a craft beer. They have so many variety of beer and it's nice to try different thing rather than commercial brands. However the food is bad to mediocre. They look like a bbq place but the food is hardly flavored well and it seems like it came from vender freezer defrost pulled pork. Very disappointing to the flavor read more

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We went for lunch, the food was really good- my boyfriend liked it even more. I gave it three stars because it's very pricey. $45 for two sandwiches for lunch. Ek! But he loved it so we will be back read more

This place is mediocre the food and atmosphere is just meh, just okay-- my server was the only thing that made the experience okay. We ordered potato skins and a kale Caesar salad which were both awful, the potato skins were flavorless and dry, and the salad was too crunchy the kale was curly and hadn't even been massaged, way too sweet and the croutons tasted like a baked good like NASTY. The onion dip or ring air something was just meh. We didn't want to order any more food after that but a couple people in our party had barbecue and said it was just OK, & ITS A SHAME too bc no one is doing good bbq in the city ever since Percy St closed, (though there is a spot or in Delco that's dec) decent and a lot of us had us some scotch and a whiskeys they have a good selection. Maybe the kitchen menu needs a redo. Anyway our server Carly was awesome though she was just down to earth and really real and genuine. She was fast, funny and just a solid server (I've waited tables years ago) and really working her ass off you could tell. Also FYI super deutschy and bimbo airhead crown and staff that inhabit this place and the acoustics make it god awful loud. And their staff is not properly trained or inexperienced, they'll walk in front of you and cut you off. Have you ever worked in a nice restaurant before or just a Hooters? Guests have the right of way. Ugh, tacky. But Carly rules tho so if you go ask the hostess for her. read more

Incredible location to watch Sunday football. Waitstaff is amazing and very attentive. My go-to place got football Sunday's. read more