Tattooed Mom stands out among the neighborhood bars with its unique decor and flashy color tone. The atmosphere inside is totally laid back and the service is friendly. The beer list has a lot of local flavors and the bar food covers sandwiches and vegan grubs. Pink Puss, their signature cocktail, is worth a try if you are in the mood. Overall, this centrally located joint is ideal for a casual drinking session with a few friends. To go by what regulars say, they play good music too!
With a diverse menu of small plates and a talented kitchen team executing it, this East Passyunk watering hole appeals to those who like a bit of refinement to their bar bites. Whiskeys and wines are stars of the spirit list, with restrained, but high quality choices. Apart from this, the bar offers cocktails as well as a rotating selection of craft beers. Beyond the cheese plate and oysters, Stateside offers a delectable choice of small plates like bison tartare, Kampachi Crudo, foie gras torchon and bourbon glazed pork belly. Apart from this, there's also a choice of entrees like roasted poulet, pan seared duck breast and Angolotti. Check website for more.
Neon beer signs, car parts, narrow booths and outrageous drinking decorate this watering hole. A large jazz selection on the jukebox. What this joint lacks in sophistication and décor, its crowd more than makes up for in unpretentious, zealous exuberance about having a good time. College students and those who drink for sport tend to patronize this popular dive. You can always count on cheap drinks and plenty of people to sink them down with at Dirty Frank's. Cash only!
Located on Rittenhouse Square, the outdoor seating at Rouge offers a fresh environment to dine on French fare and sip a glass of fine wine. Wines of exquisite vintage enhance the delicate entrees of traditional and contemporary French seafood, poultry and beef dishes. Prices tend to be on the high side but are not exorbitant for a restaurant in the Rittenhouse area. Popular day and night, the casual yet elegant Rouge appeals to sophisticates and culture-seekers of all ages for lunch, dinner or drinks. Restaurateur Neil Stein has given locals a hip spot to enjoy the park's greenery.
Johnny Brenda's very ambiance would elicit a rapt smile from you as soon as you enter this resto-bar; it's that cheerful! While the decor is zippy, you will be glad to find a balcony extending from the room, where the bands perform. Good music and superb beers accompany fresh and tasty food, especially Mediterranean. While there is a good collection of wines and liquors here, Johnny totally dotes on its cask-conditioned brews. Come here to hang out with some friends in the cool atmosphere. The crowd are in their late 20s and 30s, with possibly some 40-somethings in the midst. The drinks are not watered down or expensive. Enjoy this place knowing well that they will most likely have your drink of choice. The food is delectable, and the shows can be awesome if you know which band to catch.
Routinely finding itself among stellar accolades and awards, Iron Hill has been Phoenixville's mainstay for a pint of freshly brewed beer and exceptional food choices. Part of it's popularity is because of the fact that it caters to a varied crowd. From a group of friends hanging out over a pint to families coming in for a relaxed dinner, Iron Hill has the ambiance to welcome one and all. The spacious interiors sport a warehouse style decor with warm lighting creating a welcoming vibe. Freshly brewed handcrafted beer is the order of the day and manages to pull huge crowds. The brews themselves have won a number of awards in local as well as bigger competitions. The food menu is a revelation and sets great standards for how food at a brewpub should be. The diverse menu of modern American specialties includes everything from pizzas, sandwiches and salads to the unexpected healthy choice of pub grub. There's also a kids menu on offer. Iron Hill has strong community values and makes a point to contribute to the local community. Is it any wonder then, that it's among the city's favorites.