Fat Tuesday
431 S St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
Fat Tuesday Menu
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Appetizers
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Fries
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Cheese Steaks $7.50
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Cheese Steaks $7.50
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Address :
431 S St
Philadelphia, PA, 19147 - Phone (215) 629-5999
- Website https://www.fat-tuesday.com
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Late Night
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Very Loud
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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MandA R.
Wanna get the night going in a hurry? Come here. For $8.50 ($1 more for an extra shot) you can get yourself an alcoholic slushy. We ordered the 190, delicious but filling, and as potent as advertised. The people watching is fantastic, but be advised the balcony seems to be smokers only. No worries, plenty of people watching opportunities inside. The inside itself is nothing to get excited about. Think back to the college bar with cement floor, a few wobbly high top tables, and some tvs and you got it. However this is ok, as people come for the drink, power through the brain freeze, and go about their night.
(3)Laura H.
This place has good and very strong drinks (which I love). I use my refillable cup as often as possible. As for the clientele it varies. We are never put off by any crowd. The floors and bathrooms are gross it's true but I'm not here for that. My only suggestion would be the ladies room attendants should be more friendly. Remember your here to drink not anything else. Please mop the floors more often or better.
(4)Jaide T.
I visited this location the night of my birthday back in March. It was a Saturday. When we got there, the line was not too long. This place seems like an after-club-hangout-spot. I got a frozen drink that was mango flavored (forgot the name). Though it was a little pricey, it was tasty. It could have used a bit more liquor.... The atmosphere was blah. There were several groups of people standing around staring at the other groups. Every so often the DJ would play a good song and the crowd would dance for a few seconds then go back to staring.... The staff was very friendly.
(2)V V.
Easy breezy drinks on a budget. I came early while on a day trip to philly so I can't say much for the customers, but seems decent enough. Not allot of choices but just enough. Smelled a little mop watery but when ur drinking it doesn't really matter. Id really have to return at night to get a good feel but decent for a dive space.
(3)Daniel M.
We went in here for the super bowl, I've been here once before to try the octane drink and enjoyed it. When we walked in the bouncer wasn't very nice but not a big deal. We've had issues before coming in here one of the times was because we had a small bag of food and he told us we couldn't bring it in with us so we just left. They are pretty strict about identification so don't think you will get in with a fake. We sat at a table near one of the televisons and ordered our drinks, the waitress was friendly and came to us fast. It wasn't very busy in there which I was surprised about. I feel like they can update the place a bit with decorations and making the place a little nicer overall. The food menu was very limited but we were ok with that because we weren't very hungry. I believe people come here mainly for their drinks. Overall it's a cool place to sit and have a drink. The octane drinks we had were $8.50 each and we thought it was mostly worth the price they charge. I will go back again to have another octane for sure.
(3)Ju L.
Their spiked slushees are amazing. I can't believe I've been missing out on this for so long. For a little over $8, you get a large cup of spiked slushee!!! Tons of flavors to choose from too!!! Scoot over 7-Eleven, I'll be stopping by here a lot this summer. Get the mango, I promise you'll like it.
(5)Belle K.
We Had Fun!! The DJ was pretty good! Nothing to write home about. It seemed like the security crew was on edge, meaning they were READY for something to go down! That was a little uncomfortable but better safe than sorry I believe!
(4)Kay D.
I had a decent time... Considering I went alone lol. But the place is a little drab looking but there were a good amount of people there. Other than that it's your average Fat Tuesday. They had some flavored that I never tried and I have been to Fat Tuesday in different countries. It doesn't have that vacation aura like the other places AND there was a $10 cover to get in which sucked. The bartender Billy Joe was awesome to me and friendly. Everyone who worked their was pretty nice.
(3)Cassie J.
I mean it's okay. I've only ever had the drinks- they're fine. I tried the coconut and fruity one- sorry I can't recall the name. It was okay. I didn't really taste any alcohol but maybe that's the point. I tried a mixture of blue and red at the AC location and it made me sick. I don't know if it was the alcohol or the combo of different ingredients but it made me dry heave. I'm leaning towards the mixture of ingredients though because I wasn't very drunk. Kind of a disappointment. I think this specific location is kind of dirty and doesn't have a lot of seating. Maybe that's because they want you to dance and have a good time- but when I was there it was just super loud music, the lights on, and everyone standing around. I felt rather awkward there myself. Also- I think the drinks are way too expensive. I'd rather see a bartender make my drink in front of me instead of pull it from a spinning machine. Also their security is a little ridiculous. I had to show my ID twice before getting in the damn door. I mean I know I look young but have one person checking IDs at the door and the other giving you a bracelet so i don't need to show it again.
(2)Marlyn V.
This is definitely a young crowd type of place....as a 31 year old I came here expecting nothing less, but with winter break closing in on my short lived vacation we popped in for a drink on a Monday. The bar was pretty empty in the winter, which was fine considering there was no problem to get service or seating. We tried the strawberry and pina colada mix which was pretty good, but not very strong. The music was mixed and overall I am looking forward to coming back when there is a million drunk people to give me more of that Miami feel. I am also sad that they don't have the "call a cab" which is famous in Miami.
(3)Jordan P.
While this spot, for me, would normally get a 2-stars, I've bumped up to three because the authenticity to a bar on Bourbon Street in NOLA magically transported me South to nights of frozen fruity drinks and 190 Octane. The beads fly freely, and if you're on South Street late at night and in for something totally different from Philly (but exactly the same as SO many spots in New Orleans), it's worth a trip.
(3)Liliana R.
My first time at Fat Tuesday! The drinks are very delicious and strong! I freaking love it here and I'm definitely stopping by the next time I'm in Philly.
(5)Kristy Y.
I don't know what the hell they put in their drinks. 1 190 Octane will have you on your ass, with that being said- I never finish my cup. I've had 2 octane's one night and threw up my whole dinner, so watch your pace while drinking. The drink itself is very good and fruity, you can barely taste the alcohol in the slushy. All their drinks are very affordable. Weekends- they do have a $10 cover fee and there's a lot of annoying drunks trying to start a random conversation with you. I prefer going on weekdays but other than that, this is a great place to drink with friends (bang for your buck).
(3)Jasmine N.
You know those movies where everyone is just standing around until great music comes on and everyone starts dancing and has a great time...well this place is not that. First off there is a cover charge, which I do not understand because it was a dead Friday night. Second off the music was mediocre. The only thing that was okay about this place were their famous octane drinks. The only GREAT thing about this place was the service was very fast and the servers were very friendly and helpful.
(1)Mo D.
I felt like I was in the twilight zone when I was here. Some crazy douche bag spilled a drink on me and then found me later and broke my phone. I had to make a police report and the psychopath had already fled. smh. I was sitting in a section of deaf people (literally) who decided to take a field trip and kept trying to sigh language me the entire time. Did this really happen? YES! The bathroom is gross and the drinks were simply, ok. never, ever, EVER again will I step foot in this place.
(1)Sharida K.
Love this location EVERYTIME we are around we always have to stop in!!! There drinks are really great !! And the bartenders are so sweet we got extra Tab up and extra shots.Love this Philadelphia location!!!!
(4)John B.
Me and fiancé went on a Saturday afternoon. Sat at the bar and ordered some drinks. The bartender was cool and friendly. The place was empty at first but after about an hour or two, the place was filling up. The drinks were amazing. I had the 190 octane, the eye candy, and the swampwater (my favorite). My fiancé had the creamsicle and the Cat 5. We also ordered some fries and they were very good. I would definitely recommend this place and I'll definitely be back soon.
(5)Jarrad R.
Love this place. Try the cat 5 and 190 octane mixed together. Can't go wrong! Also, the stupid video games cost $1 for 3 plays, which is rather cheap. And damn they're addicting!
(5)Enric C.
I don't understand why my friends enjoy this place. I'm gonna start by naming the things i dislike since I've been here several times. 1. Cover charge (it's a bar) 2. Sticky floors 3. The alcoholic slurpees My friend received a cocktail from a guy, being the drinker that I am I took a sip. Mmmm... Rum and coke with a big splash of water. And if you're hungry expect to pay the cover charge ($5) again to re-enter. I am impressed with the security team that is visible, sometimes South Street can become a lil ratchet. The DJ Saturday night was energetic and keep the crowd dancing. This wont be my last time here, but I'll try to convince others in my circle to party somewhere else.
(1)Jessica E.
First of all, we arrived around 10pm and had to pay $5 to get in. That was a BIG turnoff. I've been to many Fat Tuesday locations, and I've never had to pay no matter how late I've arrived. It's a bar!! Now, that I've got that out of the way, this place wasn't extremely bad. The crowd was quite interesting. It was a mix of a whole lot of different kinds of people. The crowd was really hard to read for me and my girlfriends, who were tourists of the area. Therefore, we decided to just find a table and just worry about ourselves. That proved to be a good idea. We had a good time. I was here for a conference, and I ended up inviting some people I met at the conference to join us, and we had a great time. The drinks were strong and the waiters were okay, but I think the only thing that really contributed to me having such a good time there was the company I brought with me. Also, street parking was no fun. Meh. I've experienced better.
(2)Brad H.
Very rude staff. The security man at the front treated us like idiots because we didn't know we we're supposed to get our pictures taken with our ID(which is a whole different issue in itself). Bartender was not attentive, super unfriendly, and quite frankly acted like he was doing us a favor. My buddy asked about their famous 'swampwater' drink; bartender had no idea what he was talking about and was not helpful at all. When asked what their drink '190 Octane' drink was like, he said 'tastes like orange' and walked away. I understand I'm in a nasty dive bar, but for someone who works on tips, I was shocked by his treatment of paying customers. Anyway, I'm only giving this place 2 stars because their 'alcoholic slushies' are awesome. Super tasty and although their 9 bucks, you get good alcohol content in them. Would not recommend it my friends, however. Very disappointed.
(2)Drew B.
While waiting in line, a bouncer threw someone down the stairs because of an incident inside. Apparently, the person pulled a knife on someone. That'sa sample of the type of crowd this place can hold. Besides that, I thought to myself "Hey, one less knife in this place to worry about" and walked in to experience Fat Tuesday. Super crowded. Hard to get to the bar. Wasn't anything special but I heard the day time is the best to go so I'll give that a shot.
(2)Ty D.
The front door at Fat Tuesday's are unfriendly and very unprofessional. I've had better service from the Miami staff.
(1)Malaysia J.
I give this place a 3 star only because I enjoy visiting other Fat Tuesdays in other states!. maybe I have to go back to PA in the summer...Well is was about 29 degrees outside when my friends and I decided to drive north. approaching the door we were rudely greeted by a man wearing a coat saying SECRUITY he treated us like her was working for the TSA in JFK airport. We walked in to a much younger crowd than we are (none of us are in our 30s, yet! lol). we ordered or drinks and found a table. after fellowshipping for sometime we found ourselves cold like we were in Iceland in an igloo. the security or special ops team opens a large wall to let the heat out. THE WORST IDEA EVER! other than that I love the Mardi Gras slush!!!
(3)Kelly F.
My friend dragged me here on Friday night to get a drink and we were totally surprised by the atmosphere. We were looking for a quiet bar and instead were greeted by music blasting and one thing we didn't realize was that this is a daiquiri bar. We drank piña colada, mango, margarita and banana flavored daiquiris and they were good. The DJ also did a very good job with his music set. A good place to start or end up at if doing a bar crawl....
(3)Leigh O.
Give me a 2 190's and any crowd is my type of crowd. I actually think there's a perfect amount of sketchy on South St. Enough that it can be very entertaining but it's also a social area so that you can feel remotely safe. Often we expect wayyy to much out of establishments that just aren't ever going to meet certain expectations. Coming to Fat Tuesdays for an actual going out experience is like going to McDonald's and expecting your Big Mac to look like the commercials. Here's the Fat Tuesdays in a nutshell: You don't come here for the "food". You don't come here to socialize. You don't come here to party. You come here when you're trying to get tore for pretty f*cking cheap. That's it. That's all. Have a designated driver. Avoid the cover charge by coming in before 9pm. Skip the $1 shots. Pay the max on the meter to give yourself enough time to sit and drink to avoid brain freeze. Don't come on Fat Tuesday (go figure!)/Cinco de Mayo/St. Patty's/Any drinking holiday Get wasted here and then politely go somewhere else for further entertainment. Prime pre-game spot before the TLA. Happy drinking.
(4)Turquoise D.
One thing I can say about this place, is the drinks are strong. Thats about it! They have nasty a$$ floors, ratchet people, a cover charge (which is a hot mess) and a dress code. Huh? And no where to sit. Next time I'm on South St. I'm picking the bar.
(2)Ty B.
I have to say BE CAREFUL!! The first time I went to Fat Tuesday I had a couple of $1 Jell-O shots and 2 190 octanes. I ended up meeting a guy, meeting his friends and family, getting to know him in depth, creating a fantasy future together, aaaand losing my phone. -____- the drinks are not to be underestimated. Lol the food was great though. I had the fried ravioli (awesome) and fries. The second time I went I had just come from eating so I didn't grab food but a girlfriend and I ordered a drink. It was so potent we had to buy the Fat Tuesday drink bottle to take it to go. I love that the entire front of the place is a balcony. Great for smoking a cig while drinking if you smoke. It was a great spot to stop at during the south st festival although they didn't offer any specials (and why would they? It's so good everyone will pay full price) I can't say this would be a pregame spot or an ending spot. Maybe I just cant handle the drinks (but I'm a heavyweight!! Lol) Great spot. Good food. Awesome drinks!! Worth the price. The food menu isn't too expensive but the drinks are definitely worth the price. And they have $1 Jell-O shots. Your wallet will be fine.
(4)Maureen M.
Sweet baby Jesus! If you're looking for a fancy spot with an awesome DJ and good crowd do not come here. If you're looking for cheap strong drinks this is the spot for you! Me and 2 friends went here on a Saturday night around 8:30. No cover charge at that time but at 9:00 it starts at $5 and goes up from there. No way I'd actually pay to come here. DJ played generic pop music, nothing interesting but my 11 year old probably would have sang along to most of the songs. Now we were drinking these alcoholic slurpees of the 190 Octane variety. Those things were no effing joke. I made it through one and a half and the rest is a blur. But no worries folks, no alcohol was wasted since the girl sitting next to us asked if she could finish our drinks since we were leaving. Yes she was a complete stranger. Ummm sure girl go ahead and finish them. Those are the kind of people who hang at Fat Tuesday. Guys were creepy, service was so so. But if money is tight and you need to go somewhere to get your drank on this spot will do.
(3)Zach V.
Frozen drinks and that's about it. They have a wall filled with frozen drink machines of varying flavors and Potency's. During the warmer months the front of the restaurant opens and you have a great view of South Street.
(2)Isabel J.
I came here with a few friends for some drinks. The place is very casual, the drinks are good and cheap. I had the Car5 which is my favorite since its not super sweet. I also got to try the French fries and fried green string beans. Both were good but the string beans were really delicious.
(4)Tania C.
Cant complain. Music selection sucks from the jut box but lets face it, we r there to drink. After 9pm I beleive they have a covrr charge of 10$ and after 10 they have a dj w/ good music. Frozen drinks nothing exciting but it does its job. Unfortunately u cant sample the drinks like wet willies.... My fav is The mardi gras drink. Ohhhhh the fried green string beans were delicious omg must try.
(3)Matt D.
Fat Tuesday is always an interesting experience. The guys at the door are so random to the point that they wouldn't let us wear sunglasses on top of our heads and enter the premises. Another time we watched them deny a guy entrance for wearing a football jersey! If you're granted access, don't expect good service, never order anything claiming to be food, and be very careful what you say or do anywhere near the balcony. The frozen drinks are the only reason for coming. They're tasty, cheap, and absolutely loaded with liquor. Great way to start a raunchy night out before the (scary) crowds start to pile in.
(2)Tyler M.
They demand pics that get stored onto their system along with your drivers license information and I bet they make a ton of money selling that information. Besides the invasion of privacy it's a great NO bar that can get weird most nights. I'm totally into getting weird so it's 4 stars from me.
(4)Askia R.
I came to philly for the weekend, went to fat Tuesdays on black Friday. When I walked up the stairs my friends and I were turned away by some rude ass security guard because I was wearing sweat pants. I couldn't enter with sweat pants on, but women were able to entire wearing tights......
(1)Wayne W.
My girlfriend and I love coming here every time we visit philly and with pretty good reason. First the bar itself has basically slurpee alcohol which is awesome because we have never seen that before. Second with a novelty cup you get cheaper refills which is always a major plus. I like that they not only id you at the door but that they actually scan it and check to make sure it's not a fake. They have a very strict dress code which can be annoying if you aren't aware of it a head of time but it's good to know. Downsides place gets a little packed sometimes like really uncontrolled and people like to get right in your business or in your face is you have a problem. The bathrooms were absolutely horrible more times we have been there. Although there are bouncers and a dress code they have a tendency to not really worry about the people coming it which can lead to some problems. They have a little bit of an outside area that is nice but rare to get a spot. All and all we both like it here but it does have some downsides so keep that in mind.
(3)M P.
I went here with 5 other Marines when we returned from a long deployment. The walls were filled with posters and signs displaying the specials. But when we got our check the specials were NOT honored. We asked for a manager but could not speak to one. Our waitress then explained prices are really determined by the servers and they're informed NOT to promote any specials. Average drink price was about $8 or $9 dollars. The dress code seemed to only apply to certain groups of people as well. Overall just a poor experince.
(1)Moira F.
Deserving of a 1 star rating. If you want to see some of the most ratchet people of the tri-state area, then this is the bar to go to. Their drinks are made in huge trash cans which are never cleaned. The water hose that is used to make drinks is also the same one that sits in the dirty mop bucket. the floors are sticky and their food is disgusting. The food is so fried it would most likely clog an artery on the spot. Fights normally occur every weekend and it is a rough crowd all together.
(1)Stacy J K.
I went out for the night... didn't know it would take me this far! One moment I am regular the next the shave head bartender hands me this powerful drink, a 180 octan and I am different! The music on the jute box was what I wanted, really I asked for it! I have planned to have my bachelorette party here when I meet that lucky one. ( *** hint **** ) The mardi gras/new orleans vibe is very authentic, I've been there. Overall, a good night and a fun time. See you soon.
(5)Colleen M.
This place was worth the stop on NY Day while walking from the main mummers parade to South Philly. I probably need to stay away from that on a regular night from the other reviews I am reading. I am not a fan of the drama. So basically, this place smells like a frat house (which smells not unlike like Bourbon Street) but the drinks are HUGE and STRONG and comparably not expensive. They also taste really, really good. The floors are sticky, the bartenders are unfriendly but efficient. It's pretty much drinking focused and that's fine by me once in a while. If you want to get trashed, this is the place to go. If you want to hang out and "talk" or "socialize" this is probably not the place. The music is loud and the set up isn't really talk-friendly. This is not my typical scene - as I am a little old for this type of place regularly but when I want to let loose and act like I'm in my early 20s again, I'll be back for sure.
(3)Mark W.
The 190 Octane was delicious. Service was fast and friendly. Drinks were filled to the drink line. We heard that there are great DJs. Will be back.
(5)Dave H.
Accidental entry on a bathroom break between real local bars...what a low-class white-trash ghetto-licious brain-freeze zone...great idea for Duval Street in Key West, a terrible idea for South Street Center City. Unless your idea of a night out is a plastic pre-packaged phony night in a faux-Orleans with rummed-up snow cones for "drinks," AVOID. Every patron there looked desperate to be told "yes, you are having a good time" and every staff-member was looking at his/her watch waiting to get out...sad place with no real character...Disney-corporate drunkeness.
(1)Brittany S.
I love the octanes! I can drink like a fish even tho I try not to (because my mother says its unladylike,whatev's lol) anywho I had about 3 1/2 of these and good and tipsy as if I would have had my usual 7 drinks to feel like that! The crowd was cool for daytime,if I was single I would have totally mingled! (Good looking guys in there,besides the old guy who hit on me,lol,eww! He was nice tho) everybody was the ppl on the balcony saved us from getting a ticket,how awesome! Bartenders were funny and cool as hell,only hang-up was that we couldn't find a server for about 20 mins so we got out of there. P.S.They don't serve food before 4.
(4)Veronica B.
This place is dirty and dingy- and the crowd is usually almost ALWAYS sketchy. After 1.5 190 octanes, you will be DRUNK. I've had a few interesting experiences here. I really don't recommend going here except to try the 190 octane if you haven't before.
(2)Natalie D.
Oh dear...where does one begin? It's a dive, but a huge, open-air-in-the-summer dive. It's patrolled tightly by "security" up front, checking IDs and taking cover, which is usually $5. Inside, it's a mess of craziness. Between college kids and a bit of an older crowd, it's always interesting. If any tourists are brave enough - or stupid enough - to wander in, they're easily recognized, usually by the horrified looks on their faces. The bathroom is terrifying. Once my friend and I had an absolute creep walk straight in, sending us running out. The open air portion is nice, especially for people watching, but since everyone squeezes out there it's usually not very enjoyable. The main draw here, I would say, is the slushie drinks with high alcohol content. I don't come here very often, but when I do, they're the only reason (besides my friends dragging me in). I have to say, they're quite delicious and refreshing on a hot summer night. Beware - you'll drink so many, so fast you may get wildly drunk without even realizing it. They're $10 I believe, (maybe $8?) but are pretty ok for a bar of this caliber. Overall the place is pretty much a dump full of crazies, so it's not very high on my list of favorite bars, but if you just want to pregame somewhere and move on, it's an ok spot. Just be aware of the people around you, and keep an eye out when in the bathrooms!
(2)Janelle H.
No samples. Floor almost took my sandal off it was so sticky. How can you be out of pina colada?
(3)Sara S.
Very run down looking. It is in desperate need of a face-lift. The staff is very friendly, however this is not where I want to spend a night out. When I think fat Tuesdays I think of a place in need of bar rescue
(2)Christy S.
The Fat Tuesday on South Street is a DUMP! right from the minute you step up the stairs, you will find someones throw up, right along side of the stairway, guess the management and staff members are too busy being rude and treating the customers like criminals in a lineup to notice the mess and clean it up. The fat angry slob that they have at the front of this dump will be reason enough not to spend your money there. I can't believe this place is still in business!!
(1)Ajay B.
Ratings could really sway here either way... Guess it really depends on the mood and what you're going for. It's a big open New Orleans style type party bar serving a variety of slurpee type daiquris in large plastic cups... Awesome I guess if you're looking to go hard. When we stopped in, it was more of a mid-day refresher since it was 90 something degrees out. Served it's purpose... the drinks went down really easy, some were better than others. Loved the mango, tried the signature octane, tasted like they filled the thing with Dubra or Crystal Palace... or something worse if that's possible??? Wait staff not the greatest but not really expecting much in a place like this either. Got some games and arcades as well, beads and colors everywhere.. Overall, a cool spot for a large group
(3)M G.
TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. My wife and I went to Fat Tuesday on Saturday evening 4/19/15. I brought two refillable cups with me and I asked the bartender (later identified as June) to rinse them before pouring my drinks. In the interim, she took additional drink orders and failed to rinse my cups before refilling them. I pointed this out to her and she became irate. Given the error she made, I simply asked her to sell me two drinks in new cups that I would purchase. June became even more rude and obnoxious and said, "You can buy two new cups, but I refuse to serve you, see someone else". I was flabbergasted at her response and asked her why she was acting like that. I am an over 50, professional, African American male and at no time was disrespectful towards her. Moreover, my wife and I frequent this establishment a couple times per month and have never experienced any problems from staff. I am asking the owner to address this matter with June, who claims to be a manager. She also needs to be retrained on how to treat customers. A VERY DISAPPOINTING AND EMBARRASSING EXPERIENCE.
(1)May T.
I'm about 90% sure I'm not a fan. At all. Sure, their 190 Octane can get me quite blasted but I don't think it's my kind of crowd. It's not really all that friendly and honestly, I just felt awkward being there. It's quite rare for me to just want to finish my drink and get the hell outta the place but that's pretty much what Fat Tuesday's does to me.
(1)Brittany S.
It's all about the frozen drinks. You can mix any flavors and they're actually pretty cheap! There is a nice outside seating area but it's usually taken up by smokers. There should be more tables in side for more seating. The food is regular greasy bar food. The bartender was nice, attentive and helpful with my decision. Cool bar on South St. not much else around...
(3)Amy N.
Do you like slurpees? Do you like getting *$%#ed up? If you're making your way down South Street looking to get completely wrecked, Fat Tuesday could be your new best friend! It's one of those places with so much space potential - and no organization to make use of it. Limited tables. Limited menu. Limited drink options. But if you like the idea of drinking a few mango flavored slurpees that'll put you a few sheets in the wind? Yes. This place is for you. Props to the bespectacled bartender who made instant eye contact and took my drink order after waiting at the table for imaginary waitress to come back to the table I met up with friends at. I didn't even try to let this place pass the bathroom test. This place is a frat-warehouse. Stop here on a hot summer's eve in the earlier hours of the night to avoid the cover and enjoy one boozey slurpee -- then make your way to bigger & better things!
(2)Amina W.
I mean... what can you even say about a place like Fat Tuesday!? You certainly don't go there for the classy and romantic atmosphere, so anyone who is expecting that should probably check YELP first. The 190 octanes are perfect for cooling down (and getting a quick buzz on...) on a super hot summer day and we love taking a bike ride down here for some top notch people watching as well. Just be careful.... one 190 octane is more than enough.
(3)DR B.
If you are looking for a good time in Philadelphia, don't come here. None of the employees are customer service friendly. Don't come here if you are looking to: Eat, Socialize, Party, or Enjoy yourself. You will not get it here. Don't even come here to pre-game for cheap because there customer service is very poor. Managers don't even have customer service skills, there motto is: "it is what it is and thats all, now have a nice f*cking night". I tried to get help from a manager name June, who said they would go get their other manager who could resolved the problem. June never came back, I had to request the manager again after 45 min to which June returned with a message from the manager who supposedly was in charge. That manager never even bother to come and speak to me in reference to my complaint. Apparently Mike who is the other manager and Rich who is the general manager didn't have a care in the world. All they are concerned with is getting people drunk. NOTHING ELSE. AGAIN, BEWARE THIS IS NOT A CUSTOMER SERVICE FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT.
(1)Karen F.
OMG - I can't believe they've survived for all these years. It's fruity-drink, frat boy, college chick central. Not my kinda place - and never was.
(2)Kim W.
Due to its great location, and wonderful opportunity of "people watching" if you get a balcony seat, I will give this place two stars. If it wasn't for that, it would only get ONE from me. This place is dirty and expensive. The drinks are decent. The size of the place is decent too. I'd rather walk down to the Continental and be crushed by the crowd. The drinks are better. The crowd is better. The whole atmosphere blows this place away.
(2)Sara G.
What a bizarre place! The alcoholic slushies are indeed strong, and the strawberry flavored one is pretty edible in my opinion. I can only have one at a time for fear that my blood sugar will skyrocket. The atmosphere is a bit trashy and unsavory, but hey... to each his own...
(2)Kemi A.
This place is just plain weird. I was invited for drinks here and I've never been to this area so I thought "sure, why not?". Upon arrival, my thought was "uhmmmm...maybe we should go somewhere else?". But we sat down. It was pretty empty since it was sunday evening. The place did have a very "eck" feel to it. We ordered drinks which were frozen and I had to keep asking my friends "are all the drinks, except for beer, frozen?". It just struck me as odd. The main drink I wanted wasn't available that night so i went with mango and banana banshee. You get the drink in this big plastic cup with a straw...it's a slurpee! I mean I got a little buzz from the two drinks but it wasn't anything I would come back for. I mean the place is not fancy in ANY way...I don't think I would recommend this place to anyone I know.
(1)Larry R.
Cool atmosphere great drinks.. Please no putting $ down girls pants for lap dancing? Lol
(4)Sarah B.
Stopped by Fat Tuesday before last night's Donald Glover/Childish Gambino show. Originally, my boyfriend and friend and I wanted to get dinner but somehow the lure of getting wasted before a show was too difficult to ignore. We all started with 190 Octane drinks after I read a review where someone said they tasted like Tang - umm, YES PLEASE. So the drink wasn't bad and I was thinking, "This is nothing." By the time we were halfway through our drinks we had decided to get another round. Then .. the alcohol hit. My next order was an S.O.B. (Strawberry, Octane, Banana) and it was good - I think? By this time we had ordered Cajun Fries, which I didn't like very much and thought didn't go well with our frozen drinks. It wasn't very crowded (it was around 7pm on a Wednesday) so we didn't encounter any customer/employee issues, although my friend did leave to put money in the kiosk nearby and the bouncer photographed him annd scanned his ID despite his having already being checked and just walking out for less than five minutes. *shrug* We happily stumbled out and went on to enjoy the show.
(3)Senoj M.
I've heard and walked by this place many times. I often heard my peers rave about it. But I never seemed to step in. But recently I did for a night out with my friends and we enjoyed ourselves. The drinks are ok, nothing spectacular. We did enjoy their 190 octane drink, and I would say it got me grooving. But the atmosphere was sparse and the music wasn't diverse at all. We even suggested songs to the DJ and he basically ignored us. They do serve food here, but its minimal and "bar like". After being to Wet Willies , I expected this to be so much like them, but I was totally wrong! BTW we had to pay a door cover, and there was only 25 people in the place!
(2)Cheesy Q.
The best part of this fat tuesday is that its a great landmark for the pizza/cheessteak place below it. Best cheesessteaks in the city. Second best would be the shots on top of the drinks!
(3)Rebecca M.
I enjoyed Fat Tuesday and the atmosphere! Great place to go for frozen cocktails!
(4)German S.
GF n I decided to come out for a stroll, I was thinking on stopping by the Adidas store but I kept myself out ...i dont thing I need another pair of sneakers..anf there it was fat Tuesday..i heard my name being call from the inside. As we walked in I looked around and I did not see anyone that I knew..i then realized that I was bring called by a cold 190 ocrane drink. So here I am seating here drinking my good friend octane.
(2)Ashley C.
i love the 190's!! def my summer spot!
(4)Autumn E.
I really had no reason to like this place, from it's stupidly high energy-wasting ceilings, to its 5 dollar cover for every entry (JUST STAMP MY HAND), and its ridiculous crowd. I don't know about their food menu because I never made it to the bar. The music was bad, the room was cold. They may or may not have good drinks, all I witnessed was a few sips of an orange slurpee kind of thing that someone was trying to get rid of. Apparently it's their biggest attraction. I hate losing my voice trying to talk to people when I'm out. There are some bars out there I really dislike (Cavanaugh's in U City.). I hate this one the most.
(1)Alyssa M.
So lets face it, Philly is not New York and you can run out of new places to go to on a weekend night pretty often. So trying a not-so-hip or trendy place will happen every now and then just so you can break your routine. That being said, me and the crew trekked to Fat Tuesdays on a Saturday night to see what it was about. Another reason I came here was because my friend said it was a $5 cover all night long, (not bad...and I wouldn't have to rush to get to a place before 11pm, so sounded okay). Well things have changed. It's now a $10 cover after 11, and of course I got there at like 12 :-( I really hate paying cover...especially for a place like this. When I arrived, it reminded me of a bar in the islands with it's cheesy island decor and tropical frozen drinks. I tried the octane drink with the extra shot since this was supposedly the "thing" to do and the strongest drink. It was a nice refreshing frozen drink that tasted like Tang. Fat Tuesday also has a new policy where they keep all the lights on at all times to avoid fights (apparently the bouncer had a bottle smashed over his head recently-ouch!). But hey, at least you'll know what that guy/girl looks like in the daylight, right? Your beer goggles would have to be super duper strong for you to make a mistake here. The DJ was not memorable at all. The crowd seemed typical for this type of place. Younger girls who seemed slightly easy and older men who were more than willing to spend their paycheck on rounds of shots for these little hot and readies. I most likely wont be back. I think it's really stupid to charge cover for a bar that serves frozen drinks in plastic cups and plays music that sounds like it came from an ipod playlist :-/
(2)Monica O.
I've been to New Orleans and am familiar with the Fat Tuesday chain so I knew not to expect a classy place. This place is what it is and it's not trying to change because obviously A LOT of people like it enough to keep it in business. And really, does the name 'Fat Tuesday' pop in your mind when you think of an upscale place? Didn't think so... With that said, I went here last Saturday night ($5 to get in) and all hell was breaking loose that night due to there being 3 fights, one in which the owner (a man) got spit on and smacked in the face by a female. WTF? That was the precise moment I decided that I really need to stop coming here. Now this might be a little difficult because my hood friends like it there and they always treat so I end up going, drinking my little spiked slushy, dancing a little, and people watching. The DJ is whack and let's every song play basically to the last second. Ladies don't wear cute shoes here because they will stick to the floor or have something spilled on them or get stepped on. So...if you're looking for a place to get smashed (literally and figuratively), by all means go.
(2)Andrew ß.
190 Octane Limit 2 Awesome drink !
(2)Melissa W.
In honor of Fat Tuesday, I am reviewing this eponymous bar in Philly. Like its namesake, this place is a shitshow of epic proportions. The environment has the feel of a trashy bar at the Jersey shore with worse clientele (if that's even possible), but if you're with a large group of friends who are all looking to get wasteyfaced on super sugary but admittedly tasty slushies laced with rocket fuel ($8, but one or two of these will get you totally sloshed), this is your place. And just like at Mardi Gras, your shoes will stick to the floor and you may end up doing things you'll regret in the morning, but you'll be too drunk to notice. Unlike its namesake, however, I didn't see any boobs.
(2)Samantha M.
I came here a few months ago for my birthday on a weeknight. The bartender was really nice & very social. The drinks were pretty good. I didn't care too much for the octane (their signature drink), but I enjoyed the pina colada. I also tried the potato skins, which were tasty.
(3)Robert J.
Somethings seem to never change This Philadelphia joint is packed with a frozen drink for anyone who still wants to remember his/her most recent trip to the caribbean islands. The astmoshere is still trendy, don't expect the exotic drinks many upscale bars focus on but hey for the price and a smack you in the face buzz" Fat tuesdays is still on the radar.
(2)Nick W.
There isn't much to say about this place. It's a typical themed chain bar: you won't be disappointed after going here, but you also won't really remember it either. The drink selection was pretty limited, and there were about ten tables in a place that could easily have fit three times as many. The idea here is there's plenty of room for people to dance and go crazy, but the atmosphere of the place didn't lend itself to this. The bar just tries way to hard to pull off the beach-side bar feel that just doesn't work in the middle of a city. The biggest detraction is the ten dollar cover. Normally this wouldn't be a huge deal, but there isn't anything special going on in this bar to justify any cover, let alone ten dollars. If you have run out of things to do in the city then sure, stop in and check it out, but go in expecting mediocrity in every aspect of this place.
(2)Laura D.
I'd give it about 1.5 stars. It's pretty gross: sticky floor, tacky people, ugly mardi gras decor. I've had a good time here solely due to the people I came with, but not somewhere I'd choose to go. The drinks aren't cheap, and last time my friend's Sam Adams draft was bad. They gladly replaced it for no charge, but still. Also people were playing really lame music on the juke box... Train, Gwen Stefani... what is this, a 1990s high school graduation party? Only upside is it's big so you're not smushed up against people and there's room to move around. But even so I'll pass.
(2)Sherri N.
This place is gross. Lol. Pass.
(2)Derek D.
A hot mess. Would only come here and actually enjoy after having a few drinks elsewhere. $5 cover on the weekends...or at least it was the last time I went there. Blah. I actually prefer the ones in Vegas.
(2)Cynthia D.
So I've been here, And I only go with large groups of people so we can sort of "take over" for a while. I have a love of fruity drinks and this is a place to find such a thing. I'd never go here alone, I'd never be caught dead here, and I'm not sure I should even admit that I've been here. Hey, it's just fruity drinks, right?
(3)Dwayne M.
Highly Recommend everyone make a visit here if you're ever in the area!!...
(5)EB M.
Definitely made a mistake going here. Not only does your picture get taken at the door (sketchy much?) but the space is weirdly laid out with not enough seating and zero atmosphere. Overall, just a creepy gross unclean vibe. Will not be going back.
(1)Emily P.
I can't even express how much I hate this place. I have walked past this restaurant/bar over 100 times since I've lived in Philly, and I never once had the slightest desire to go in. In fact, I even made a promise to myself that I would go my entire life without ever stepping in. So I was clearly disappointed when my friend, who was having a going away party, decided to have it there. I was trapped. Apparently, there was a $5 cover charge just to get IN the place. A cover for a bar!? There was no event, no special music, nothing, so I really couldn't figure out why I had to pay to get in the damn place. I was even more pissed off when I found out the CHEAPEST beer was $4.50, and that was for a Miller Lite. I don't think so. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a cheap drinker, but If i'm going to be paying $5 or more for a beer, it better be GOOD. The place was crawling with creepy drunk guys and girls that were apparently trying to show every inch of their skin, despite the fact that it was the dead of winter. Gross. I suggested to my friends that we relocate, which we did. I politely ask the bouncer for a refund, seeing as I obviously didn't have anything to drink, and I was only there for 5 minutes. He actually laughed at me before refusing. I will NEVER be going back, and I wouldn't send my worst enemy there.
(1)Adam E.
I should have read Yelp before I wandered in to this pit of despair. My friends and I were looking for a place to watch football, and they had a sign advertising their NFL Sunday Ticket thing. There were 6 of us, we walked in, looked around, didn't say a word to each other, and the group of us immediately turned right around and left. The game we wanted to watch was on one of the tvs, but the vibe of the place was just scary. It reminded me of the bars around campus when I went to a state school in the middle of nowhere. There weren't many people in the place, but the ones that were there (bartenders included) had staring problems and seemed pretty gross. If you can read, you probably don't want to hit up this place.
(1)Bill M.
Talk about a big time waste of space. It's definitely places like this that have contributed to ruining South Street. The regulars practically destroyed South Street during a few Mardi Gras' and forced it into a state of lock down a few years back. I'd love to see this place go away. but at the same time I would hate to see it's inebriated regulars end up anywhere else, so it's a big Catch 22. I wish more Bars had outdoor balconies like this one. It always looked like a good spot to people watch. But at the same time I really HATE this one because it gives me the benefit of hearing how annoying these people are without actually having to set foot inside it.
(1)Meghan C.
There's really no point to come here...stopped in for a beer on our way to another bar (because what can I say? I get distracted easily). I don't mind getting stuck to the floor if I'm generally having a good time (good people, beer specials, tasty grub) but $4 for a bottle of Miller Lite and stuck to the floor is just lame. Move along folks...
(1)T L.
Dropped in to watch the basketball game and have an ice cold drink on a hot, sweltering evening. Both turned out really good! Not sure what folks are expecting from a Fat Tuesday's but this is the epitome of what they're about - loud atmosphere with some tasty ice cold drinks. Awesome.
(4)Shanell P.
I find it funny people saying these drinks are expensive. Coming from NYC this is cheap to me. Never Ever Ever get the 190 Octane. Its pure gasoline. My body spent 12 hours the next day trying to rid itself of this awful drink. 12 hours! I almost spit up an organ. Just horrible. Atmosphere is a tad ghetto. Bathrooms are gross and creepy (Whats with the huge hole in the ceiling?!) Wont be going back. Ever.
(1)William A.
this is the most horrible bar ever,on Fat Tuesday they actually wanted to charge for beads,are you kidding me, we spent a lot of money for those drinks and we were given nothing but attitude ,bad service! never do my friends and I want to there again! such a horrible place!
(1)Wendy W.
never again! the place is unsanitary. tables and chairs covered in sticky orange gunk. floors were sticky and slippery. the bathroom was deplorable! they charge a $5 cover per entrance. yes, that is correct, if you step outside for a smoke or forget your jacket or scarf inside, they will charge you the $5 again. even if you left for a minute. frankly, the first $5 was not worth it, the second $5 is just bad business practice. overall, the place as a whole was not very impressive. there are television sets showing sporting events but all the screens were small and not very clear. the dj seemed to enjoy blasting loud heavy metal/rock music during the short commercial breaks (which got annoying). there are a few round tables dotting the place and bar-like tables on the side walls but mostly standing room only. overall, this place tries to be a sports bar, a college bar, a mardi gras party... but fails miserably. no matter what the bar tries to be, service and common decency was not taken into consideration.
(1)Caitlin C.
Tourist trap but also a really good time for locals on huge nights like Mardi Gras. Drinks are incredibly expensive, however. One time I strolled in and they said a bottle of Heineken was $7. I went across the street to Tattooed Moms and got it for $3. Make sure you come when they have deals. In the summer the balcony is a great place to people watch
(3)Evan C.
Ok so this is the only review you need to read. If you don't know what you're getting yourself into when you get to this place then it's not for you. It is a different kind of bar and draws all sorts of people, so if you're just looking for a fun stop and a frozen drink, go for the gold. It is not high class, and doesn't want to be. It's in the middle of South St, and represents it well. I strongly suggest going during their 1/2 off drink specials. Good times if you just want to go for something different, there are beer specials everywhere, but you go to this place for their wide variety of frozen drinks. And make sure to smile at the camera when the bouncer checks your ID.
(4)Elisa R.
My friend ordered one $8 High Octane drink and was charged for two of them on his credit card tab. When he attempted to talk to the manager, Mike Trapp, the manager did nothing but yell at him and hide away in the office. We got the number for corporate and my friend is now contesting the charge. Avoid this place.
(1)Jeff J.
I basically only like to go here for their 190 Octanes. Other than that there always seems to be people who don't know how to act and fights break out.
(3)James D.
Stopped by here on Thursday Night. Dead crowd, Dead atmosphere. But the kicker was in order to gain entry into the bar the doorman "scans" your I.D. , which takes the information off of your license and then takes a picture, which may or not be stored on a database. This is a little excessive just to buy a slurpee. Will not return.
(1)Sarah B.
Expensive. Tourist trap. Full of jerks. There are plenty of other bars on South Street.
(2)Nathan F.
I probably wouldn't have come here if it hadn't been out with others and they all insisted on the place. And I can't say I'll ever be back. Made it in without a cover (definitely don't pay to get in here), and was able to wedge my way in to the bar fairly quickly. It was around 10:00 and it wasn't terribly crowded. We got a round of tequila, and when I tipped the bartender a dollar a drink she looked pissed (sorry, I'm not tipping you nearly $10 for four drinks). Two friends ordered red bull vodka's, the bartender then brought them two red bulls, sans vodka, and again looked super pissed when they pointed out that error. I decided to find another bartender for my second drink. I didn't want anything disgustingly sweet, so I just ordered a whisky with a splash of soda with a lime. Pretty standard, right? She called back to me "Whisky sour, right!" I said "No, not a whiskey sour, a whiskey SODA." She responded with a "Soda, got it." I got a whisky sour. And they wouldn't take it back. Pretty much sums it up there. Food looked interesting, but I saw a lot of half-eaten plates lying around, so obviously it wasn't terribly great.
(1)Robyn H.
I know I'm in the minority by HATING this place. First off, let me say I 'm NOT a drinker. That has never stopped me from having fun at OTHER places! Fat Tuesday is a dump. It's dirty, it's loud and people here get SLOPPY DRUNK!!!!! Not my scene AT ALL.
(1)Jonathan B.
Drinks were pretty expensive. That said, they were good. Played a round of Golden Tee there also. All in all a cool place to go, but I don't know if I would necessarily choose to go to Fat Tuesday over other bars in the area.
(3)Mark P.
good god - this place is horrendous. we were at a launch party at the Adidas store friday night and fat tuesdays was right across the street so we went in as a joke being that we were pretty buzzed from the 3 hour open bar in the adidas store. Now I have not been here since I turned 21. I cant even begin to describe the people here. With in 5 mins of being here a fight broke out between a 200 lbs man and a 100lbs woman - a chair flew across the floor. 5 mins later when we were leaving that same girl was laying on the side walk out front with blood pouring from her head with police and ambulance there. needless to say I will never be back here.
(1)Dan G.
WARNING!! Going to Fat Tuesday's will absolutely result in at least one of the following: -you or a friend drinking way too many 190 Octanes and randomly leaving only to return at 7 am with cuts and/or bruises after harassing someone, probably falling down, and passing out drunk on your front porch until the cops wake you up (true story) -you or a friend drinking way too many 190 Octanes and proposing to the bartender, randomly proposing to girls on the street, going somewhere else and getting kicked out (or not let in in the first place) for being too drunk (also a true story) - you or a friend drinking way too many 190 Octanes.....fill in the blanks long story short, go for 1-2 190 Octanes if you happen to be traveling through the area - like from South Philly up to Old City - and leave it at that...or not go at all, you won't miss it honestly
(1)Steve P.
Don't come during peak hours and you'll be ok. I enjoy tasting their huge selection of frozen drinks and have almost polished off the list, just a few more to go. Do NOT come here when the sun goes down, under any circumstances. Unless that is you are young, in college, are loud, or an attention whore douche.
(2)Kelly S.
Fat Tuesday's on South Street is pretty much a tourist bar (hence the jacked up prices), and the one time that I went in there, I wasn't impressed. It's sort of run-down, and the open view of South Street means that you get to watch lots of trashy people wander by in amazingly badly put-together outfits, and, every now and then, you can catch a whiff of the rotting garbage smell from the street. Ugh. However, this is the place to be if you plan on going to South Street for Mardi Gras, which is something I've avoided. And the near riots a few years ago for Mardi Gras have only made me more determined to avoid this bar and the whole of South Street on that day. If you're curious about the place, though, stop by and grab a beer. You probably won't stay long, though.
(2)brian h.
This place earns my one star for the sheer fact that it IS a bar and in my worst case scenario (the one where all the other bars in the city wise up and permanently refuse me service) I could still go to fat tuesday and get ripped. It's as expensive and dirty as an A.C. hooker. If it wasn't for the occasional wild night with girls dancing on the bar I would never even consider going here. On second thought, if you're really that hard up to see boobies just opt for the A.C. hooker. Br good or be gone.
(1)Sung W.
lots of slurpee machines and weird men trying to hit on you all the time. good for shakin' the booty though, that's about it.
(2)victoria g.
eww if your friends ever suggest going here, you might want to question the caliber of said friends. this place is sooo THAT bar... skeevy guys, trashy chicks, weird blue frozen drinks... it has the feel of a weird promotional tour gone wrong. i'm not sure who this bar is right for, but i know it's not me! the one time i was in there, i had that long lost feeling of when i was 10 and shopping with my mom in bradlees like "oh god please please please don't let anyone see me in here. why am i here??"
(1)Nicole R.
Just the thought of this amateur hour tourist trap conjures up memories of Real World Philly-- one of the few episodes I saw, which featured, if memory serves, the black guy getting harassed by the cops. It pretty much sums up South Street and definitely sums up Fat Tuesday. It's places like this that has the entire street under lock-down on Mardi Gras. It's places like this that gets the people so drunk and obnoxious on crappy beer and makes my walk down and around this street pure misery. And it's places like this that serve people so much drink that they wind up punching police horses.
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