Built in 1837 by William Strickland (famous architect of The Merchants' Exchange Building and The U.S. Mint), the National Mechanics Building is a prized landmark in Philadelphia. The building has been home to a variety of businesses; once the Mechanics National bank, a church, and a club. Now, the historic landmark is one of the city's most popular bars and restaurant. Keeping with the old-world feel, the bar has created a warm but quirky atmosphere filled with off-kilter accents and peculiar decor from home-made light fixtures to strange wall hangings. One thing not reflective of the peculiar history is the food and beer menu, which is brimming with fresh and local cuisine. Featuring gastro pub favorites like grilled flank steak with steak frites and seasonal vegetables, the National veggie burger (house favorite) and nostalgic dishes like home-made tomato soup with grilled cheese make this local pub a must-see. The beer menu is filled with local, national and international brews that will make any beer-lover rejoice in the heart of the Old City. Check out the happy hour on weekdays from 5p-7p for great prices on food and selected beers.
If you are looking for casual hangout with friends that serves delicious dishes, then make your way to Kraftworks. Tease your taste buds with dishes like Korean BBQ Pork Tacos, Margherita Pizza, Beer Can Chicken Sandwich, Kraftwork Burger which can be complemented with drinks like beer, creative cocktails or a glass of wine. The interiors are wood furnished with brick walls adding a warehouse appeal to the restaurant. Patrons usually praise the place for the friendly service. They also host live music events from time to time performed by local artists.
The Dandelion is a three story British gastropub in Philadelphia. This quaint restaurant and bar has many cozy rooms and bars creating an Old World aura where firewood crinkles in an oak mantle hearth and patrons decorate the wall hooks with coats and scarves, to savor the ever flowing casks, tap craft beers and delectable food or enjoy the tea service's sweet and savory menu. This intimate restaurant, warms your soul with its lovely interiors and sublime food. They serve lunch, tea, dinner and weekend brunch. The menu consists of great fish n chips, divine deviled eggs, tasty lamb shepherd's pie, slow-road pork belly with a cider vinegar glaze, a rabbit pie with oyster mushroom, yummy Sticky Toffee Pudding and much more. The Dandelion is a great place for a romantic date, hang out haunt and private events. Let the food and beer flow!
The lovely Laurel restaurant lies in the East Passyunk Avenue area of the city Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. This charming restaurant has a cozy and an intimate vibe and sets you in a good mood. Owned by renowned chef Nicholas Elmi, this restaurant offers a good range of food items on the menu. The albacore tuna and white chocolate pudding are truly delicious and this restaurant provides a sample tasting menu as well.
Lucky's Last Chance is a bi-level restaurant and pub that is known for their gourmet burgers and craft beers. It is decked with vintage beer poster and has an eclectic look that is alluring. Dig into their dishes like My Boy Bleu, Joocey Lucy, Mak Attack, The Inferno and Buffalo Wing Burger. You will know they are not your average burgers. Their beer list keeps on rotating and features more than 25 varieties at one time.
Located in a residential area in Kensington, this friendly neighborhood craft beer taproom and kitchen offers Southern style comfort food. Frequently appearing on Draft Magazine's Top 100 list of best beer bars in America, the rotating draft lineup offered here range from local brews to imported beers from Belgium and Germany. With its friendly staff dishing out drinks and delicious food till midnight, ample vegan and vegetarian options, convenient food trucks, and a full wine bar (glass and bottle service), Memphis Taproom is the ideal spot if you're planning a fun brunch or a night out with friends, where you'll be able to watch the game on their outdoor projection TV and enjoy your brew in the beer garden.