Until recently, I've only been to Urban Saloon for drinks. All those experiences have been great. When it's super busy for a game or something special, they clear out a lot of their tables to make space for guests. It's a huge spot with a long bar which makes getting drinks easy. Their bartenders are always on it, serving drinks quickly! Recently I went for dinner and it was SO good, I can't believe I've been missing out for this long! Living in Philly, everyone has their favorite roast pork sandwich, and I was so pleasantly surpised on this one! It was so flavorful and the portion was big! Beyond that, we got a spinach dip and mac and cheese, the dip was good, but definitely not my favorite. The mac and cheese was so great! Our waitress was lovely and the meal was great. I'll def be back for food again soon! read more

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Came here with a colleague who lives a stones throw away from Urban Saloon and wanted to grab a Draft Beer of their Golden Road Mango Cart Wheat Ale which hit the spot on this warm day along with some Brussel Sprouts before heading off for a next stop on getting a cheesesteak. We scored one of the tables outside which was nice and overall experience was great and I can see why my colleague likes this popular neighborhood spot. read more

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Visiting for the weekend and found this gem! Wings were 10/10--full of flavor and absolutely delicious. Everything we had was great. Highly recommend! read more

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Average spot. Go for beers before or after doing Eastern State Halloween nights to save some money. Tons of seating. Didn't try food. Staff was friendly enough. read more

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Pretty average sports bar. We were here on a Saturday afternoon. Plenty of seating in door and out. I was surprised how busy it was. Service was great. Food was adequate. I had the buffalo chicken dip and my friend had a breakfast sandwich. read more

Different Cheesesteak #1242. Spoiler Alert: I enjoyed my visit to Urban Saloon!! Fun place. Fun decor. Fun people. I sat next to a friendly regular. The bartender was great. He seemed genuinely concerned that he couldn't get the Wifi to work on my phone. My cheesesteak came with tots. My beer was very tasty. I liked the meat, cheese, fried onions, and banana peppers on my cheesesteak. I appreciate that they are using a fancy roll. Even though I have been called a sellout to fancy rolls, this roll, in its present state, isn't working with this cheesesteak. Scooping may be the solution. $16 for a cheesesteak and $9 for a draft hurt frugal me. All things considered, I enjoyed my visit!! read more

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Went the night before Thanksgiving, but I've been going to Urban since I moved to Philly 10 years ago. It has become one of my go-to bar since I've always lived nearby. Gives the feel and look of a saloon with the wooden furniture and panels. Lighting tends to stay somewhat dim and works with the vibe of the bar. Music usually plays later in the night and there are TVs all around with different games to watch. The bartenders are always great! Make amazing drinks, have great personality and definitely put in work - the bartender that was there Thanksgiving eve night looked like she was working the bar herself, but she was getting it done and still had good energy, interacted with people with a smile and made drinks/placed orders in good time. Again, drinks are always made well here and can be strong depending on what you order and if a bartender you know is trying to show extra love lol. The food is always pretty good. Standard bar options with a few specials every now and then. The portion sizes are generous - I ordered the Urban Sandwich that night and took half of it home because I was not expecting it to be as big as it was. If you are looking for a bar with good drinks, energetic yet chill vibe and some hood food options while in the Fairmount area, Urban is the place to go. read more

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The food and atmosphere was amazing, but have to call out a very special gentleman. My husband just had surgery after breaking his ankle and was having a rough time walking, but wanted to be sure to celebrate my youngest son's birthday. I honestly don't even know how this owner/employee noticed my husband limping, but came right up to us and put together a table and three chairs. He will never know how his act of kindness truly meant to us. We really appreciated him going above and beyond. Thank you for making the difference! read more

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This saloon is full of personality. It's rather big inside with plenty of seating! The servers are very knowledgeable and patient. The food came out quick and it was Delicious! I love the wood decor, it gave that ole school saloon feel! read more

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This saloon/eatery/bar was across the street from Eastern State Penitentiary which we were visiting for a work event. Part 2 of the work event was meeting here for light apps and drinks. The pulled pork sliders were amazing that I will come back just for them. The staff was very friendly. I'll be back read more

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Fine for my times and tastes. Had a late night kitchen and seating was open and free. Drinks, Apps, KISs.

Came on a Sunday afternoon after a visit to the penitentiary. Downeast Donut Cider was delicious, and the food was great too. Harvest Salad and Smash Burger. Only complaint was how long it took for a server to come take our orders and how long it took after we were finished for our server to come give us our check. Felt a little trapped lol. No extended wait for our food once ordered though. I would come back here! read more

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As you can tell, we devoured these tenders. Truly, some of the best tenders of my life and that's not even a lie. Fresh as f*** -- def chicken breast NOT tenders. So good! Our waitress was fantastic. She gave us FOUR delectable sauces. We were blown away. We were expecting heart burns and watered down drinks. Instead we had a great time with great food and great company! read more

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Sat outside on a warm night, great view of the monumental Eastern State Penitentiary. Fast and friendly service, big portions, excellent nachos, brussels sprouts and Birria Tacos. Great value. Would happily go back! read more

PHILADELPHIA: in the Fairmount section of the city you will find Urban Saloon, a pub that serves up a varied menu with 12 beer taps and over 60 bottles/cans. Their food menu has everything from hummus to a Philly cheesesteak, to a warm chocolate chip cookie skillet, and so much more! We sat at the dog friendly outdoor seating for a quick drink and enjoyed the ambiance of the area on a nice summer day. read more

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My friend and I initially went to Jack's Firehouse and left after seeing their limited menu. While at Jack's, we quickly checked out Urban Saloon's menu on our phones and saw a lot more food options, so we walked over next door and sat at one of their outdoor tables. Urban Saloon was weirdly quiet for a Sunday afternoon. As I browsed the menu, I couldn't help noticing the variety of bourbons and whiskeys they have. While I wasn't planning on drinking any whiskey then, I was still very impressed. My friend and I both found something we wanted to eat from Urban Saloon's menu and kicked back a few beers as we waited for our food. Finally, our food came. I was so hungry that I scarfed down my Cubano sandwich, which was delicious. The tator tots that came with my sandwich were fresh and piping hot too. My friend also enjoyed her brisket sandwich. I can't believe I've been sleeping on Urban Saloon all this time. read more

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Just moved to Philly and Urban Saloon was a quick lunch break from moving. Got the chicken cheesesteak on brunch special and it was great. Good seeded roll and pepper relish. Great atmosphere for college football and birds games. Only small negative is that the soda is a bit flat and flavorless read more

Stopped in here after coming out of Eastern State Pen and we were starving so i guess youre first meal after getting out of prison always tastes great! This was my first trip to Philly so I insisted i had to do 2 things before leaving 1)Run up the Rocky steps and 2)Eat a cheesesteak. I checked off the Cheesesteak here and while i dont know how authentic it was it was really good. Very good quality steak, seasoned well with provolone and peppers. The roll was nice and crunchy and the fries were so hot i had to blow on them to eat,they were also very crispy . I also got a Blood Orange Margarita that was very good with its chili lime salt crusted glass Gina got the Chicken Nachos and declared them the best nachos shes ever had! The place was really crowded as it was a football Sunday and pretty loud which was to be expected but a tad upsetting when the loud crowd roar was because the Phillies walked off my beloved Mets! Service was good as well. read more

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Both the grilled cheese and the wings were amazing. Service was great. 10/10 recommend read more

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Came for some quick food and left satisfied. Service was great, we just had a slight misunderstanding but it was sorted out quickly. The kitchen pushed out food quickly for all ten of us and I ordered the smashburger which was really good. The smashburger's meat is substantial and all of the ingredients were present and neatly stacked and bundled so well that nothing slid out, each bite had each ingredient in it. I also wasn't expecting the fries to be so crunchy and satisfying too. For a quick bite, it was worth coming here! read more

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Made the Caesar salad a wrap and it was great! Loved their French fries. Great place to watch the Eagles game read more

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Came for happy hour with a friend which on their website is stated to be 5-7 but on the menu we got it said 4-6 which was a bit confusing for us. The food was ok and the drinks were a decent price even without a happy hour deal. At 8pm there was quizzo which we didn't know about. However we stayed to play and it was really fun so I would recommend you come for quizzo! read more

This is one of the biggest and most lively places to get a drink on the weekend in Fairmount. There's not very many options if you want to have a younger crowd with a little more energy without traveling to other areas of the city. The interior is cozy yet open, with seating available for large groups and fair prices on drinks. We didn't get food, so I can't comment on it, but service seemed fast for other tables despite how busy it was when we went. read more

Decent neighborhood spot and hangout, gets pretty packed on the weekends. The food is pretty decent if you're hungry, and they have a decent drink list. They also have some outdoor seating as well. Thanks read more

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Went on a busy Sunday afternoon and were told upfront it would be a minute before a server was with us. But our server took almost 10 minutes to come over, asked if we had been helped, then just said "what do you want" without apology, was short with us, nor introduced herself, and honestly just wasn't friendly. Just kinda rubbed me the wrong way. The nachos honestly were not the best but the birria tacos were amazing. My sister liked her sandwich as well. It's a nice place to hang for a game and have drinks at least. read more

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Urban Saloon was just fine. Nothing to write home about unfortunately. We had just gotten done visiting the Eastern State Penitentiary and this was right across the street which made it super convenient. There was a Penn State football game happening, so it was pretty loud in there, but not to the point our meal was interrupted or unenjoyable. I went solely for food and bevvies, so I think that's why my rating falls a bit lower. I'm adding 4 stars, because as a "saloon" I think it's deserving. If you're looking for a place to watch a game with decent eats, it fits the profile. If you're going for a great meal, it leaves a little to be desired and would probably be a 3 star in that respect. My favorite thing was the soft pretzels! They were great with beer cheese, once I stirred the lukewarm film back into incorporation. The pretzels themselves were soft, warm and buttery! I also got the Philly Cheesesteak spring rolls. The spring rolls themselves were quite good. They were more of an egg roll than a spring roll but they were crispy and cheesy. It came with a cherry pepper ketchup which I assumed would be on the side. I don't like ketchup so no biggie. Sadly it was drizzled on the plate and unavoidable but it was okay. I didn't really like this but that was to be expected, and I didn't get any indication of cherry pepper. My friend however validated my distaste for the condiment, it didn't pair well. I think some kind of Thai chili sauce would absolutely elevate these to new heights. My friend got the Buffalo chicken mac and cheese and it looked great! Service was friendly but kind of slow overall. No big deal during a busy Saturday. read more

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Went for dinner yesterday. We had a party of 14, even though there was an Eagles game going on, our servers was excellent. The menu was small but had everything for a quick dinner. I got the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich. It had a hot/sweet flavor. Also tried the Philly cheesesteak egg rolls, very good. Recommend if you're in the area. read more

I sat outside and brung my dog with me. The hostess was super nice and attentive towards my dog. I wish I remembered her name but she's a dog walker and knows her stuff about dogs and gave me great tips! The service itself was great! I ordered the cheesesteak egg rolls, and brisket Benedict with tots. The cheesesteak egg rolls barely had any meat or cheese and was oily and soggy. It was also bland, the sauce gave it flavor. The benedict was also bland . read more

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Me and my friend came here for brunch and we had Ann as our server. She was extremely friendly and bubbly, and made us feel at home. Would come back not only for the food, but to see her again. Highly recommend. read more

The food here is not worth your money. Me and my boyfriend came here for dinner and the server looked like she couldn't even be bothered with greeting us. She didn't even ask us if we wanted to sit outside, just looked over at the menus and I had to tell her that we wanted to sit outside. Looked over the menu, and picked the apple cranberry salad with shrimp while my boyfriend picked the Cesar salad with grilled chicken and we also got the jumbo twice fried wings. The food came out and for the price point, portion size are great value. The quality of the food though, far from great. My salad was underdressed, underseasoned, and shrimp not seasoned. My boyfriend salad was also underdressed severely , the grilled chicken must have been grilled since the start of the shift because it was so damn dry. Croutons were dark, and stale. The wings we had got were honey sriracha and we didn't taste sriracha or the honey it was advertised as. The wings tasted like chalk of how severely fried they were. The whole experience tasted like everyone hated their job. It was very poorly made and I wouldn't recommend this establishment from my very first experience eating here. Come here for ambiance only, but don't come here for food unless you're really drunk. read more

For drinks only food is an afterthought. Fries were cold. Steak not medium well. Not many people for a Friday. Wish I tried another place. 2 stars bc waitress was very sweet! Always a plus! read more

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I went here the other day for the first time and it exceeded my expectations! I had been walking around Fairmount and loved the exterior so I went to the window to see the menu and was intrigued. I was sat immediately and had the friendliest waiter. I had explained it was my first time and asked what his favorites were and he immediately sat down next to me and went over the menu. I ended up having a guava passion fruit cider that was exceptional, their guacamole and chips, and an impossible burger. Between the relaxed ambiance, food, and service, I definitely plan on going back! read more

I can't recommend this place for lunch enough. I got the house salad with salmon and my husband got the apple walnut salad. Both were phenomenal! Salmon was light and flaky and the salad had a perfect amount of dressing. Would come back for the salad alone. We went on a beautiful Sunday at 2pm and I was surprised with how empty the inside was. We got sat immediately and the waitress was super friendly. Overall, good vibes! read more

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Service was helpful! Food was just okay. Not a lot of flavor. Probably wouldn't get the Birria here ever again as it was too dry. Mac and cheese was a solid 7. read more

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Wow! A great place. Great menu and a great fall brunch menu. I had the fall sangria and my friend had some sort of alcoholic coffee drink - both were incredible. For eats we got the pretzel (warm and soft and yummy) and I got the chicken Cesar wrap- very good very fresh. Great to go to after a visit to the eastern state penitentiary! read more

Urban Saloon is our FAVORITE casual restaurant/bar in all of Philadelphia. So spacious and always great vibes. Above average 'bar' food and drinks. A particularly great espresso martini! The servers are all super cool and couldn't recommend it more. read more

The food we ordered was very good. But the music was so very loud that we had to put in earplugs, but one of my friends had and those of us who didn't have them used napkins to stick in our ears. My ears are still feeling it this morning. I would not go to this place again unless the music was at a reasonable level that doesn't result in hearing loss. I can't believe the people who work there have to work in that kind of atmosphere. It's just awful. Not only is it physically painful you cannot speak to anyone and the servers can barely hear you. If they fix that, otherwise it's a nice place but this is so egregious that there is no way I would ever return. read more

My friends and I went to Urban Saloon last night and sat outside since it was so nice out! It's located right across the street from Eastern State Penitentiary! It was pretty busy and there was 8 of us. Our waitress was great, I don't know her name but she was working super hard. It was busy and she never forgot a drink, food or anything we asked for. We ordered tots, pulled pork sandwich, chicken tenders & mussels. I only got a picture of the chicken tenders lol but everything was pretty good! Their tots are great when fresh. Super crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I love that they have a drink called the "Ukraine Mule" instead of Moscow Mule lol. I also had their strawberry cider which I thought was super tasty. Overall, I'd come back here! Love outdoor dining & the service was awesome. read more

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I don't know how this place could be any better. Literally the best burgers/sandwiches we ever had. Another day trip in Philly and we were starving. Stopped here as our next destination was the eastern state penitentiary. We literally took one bite of our sandwiches and just stared at each other as it was the best thing any of us consumed. The drinks and sides were also delicious. Other honorable mentions is the staff and atmosphere. 10/10 we WILL dine again!!! read more

Stopped in to check this place out because I saw a friend post pics of her food! Located right across from the Eastern State Penitentiary. Parking is street parking, but there is also a parking lot located just a few minutes walking distance. Came on a Saturday to hit up their brunch menu because their Chicken and Waffles were screamin my name. Sat outside even tho it was a bit chilly so did not get to check out the inside, but looks like people were walking in and grabbing a table without any wait. Food/Drinks Started with the Orange Crush which was their mimosa... delicious! And I got the Chicken and Waffles while by husband got their breakfast tacos. We both got tator tots as sides to our dishes. My chicken and waffles were excellent! They had 2 different kinds.. Naughty and Nice. I went with the naughty one which was the spicy kind and came with a spicy maple syrup. Flavors were good and not overwhelming on the spiciness. If you are hesitant of spicy foods, I think you can handle the hint of spice in this one :-) My husband said his breakfast tacos were just ok. Tator tots came out nice and crispy, just the way we like it. Service was great! Great place to stop in for brunch food if you're in the area! read more

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