Well while I certainly agree that not having Guinness is sacrilege, I really don't see what other people's problem is with the Irish Pub. Being frequenters of the sister location in our hometown of Atlantic City, boyfriend and I knew we had to come here to see how Philly's version stacked up. We were not disappointed! The bartender was very friendly, got our drinks quickly, and offered us menus. He chatted with us, as did another friendly patron, about AC and some other stuff. Not gonna lie, I was pretty buzzed from 2 hours at a Yelp Elite Event and pregaming at Tattooed Mom, so Irish Pub would have really had to suck for me to not enjoy my time here. We decided we did need to order some grub, so boyfriend stuck with his standby of St. James fries (St. James Potatoes as they're called in AC, so happy to see these on the menu!), and I opted for a blackened grilled chicken caesar salad. We were both really happy with our choices: tasty, above-average, and reasonably priced pub grub. The chicken in my salad was moist and flavorful, I loved being able to taste the grill!! St. James potatoes were delish, as always. Actually, I think boyfriend and I agreed they were better than AC's version. They seemed fresher and were definitely crispier. We were also pleasantly surprised that you order your drinks and food from the bartender if you're sitting at the bar, and everything is on the same check! Madness! Madness? This. Is. Philadelphia!!! In AC, even if you sit at the bar, you have to order food from a waitress. They give you a separate bill which you are expected to pay on the spot as soon as they bring your food. Philly's way of doing things was a much-appreciated digression. One thing we were slightly disappointed by was that they did not have a gift shop like we do in AC. They did sell one type of Irish Pub tshirt, but it's one we already have. We enjoyed the drinks, the food, the atmosphere, and the bartender! We would definitely return!
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Paul B.
This bar is a nice casual place to go have a beer or beers and grab an appetizer or two to split with friends. Fills up decently even during the week. Very friendly wait staff and bartenders, some of the best in center city. On Wednesdays you'll often see the miller lite girls or irish whiskey girls giving out free samples or t-shirts for drinking their beer. Chicken thumbs are very meaty. Loaded fries are steak fries covered with cheese and bacon and a side of ranch dipping sauce. Nachos are decent as well. Pretty darn good bar food. Buffalo chicken rangoon is an interesting concept, but 4 of them for $8 is no deal. There are also a few seats outside, and a few by the window if you like to do alfresco dining.
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Dave H.
I enjoy relaxing by their porch seats in the early evening. (Late evening, I head to spots with better music.) There's plenty of seating indoors, and flat screens to keep you informed of the latest local sporting event. Last time I was here was for Center City Sips. Our servers (Adriane and another blonde) were efficient and friendly, sharing their specials (we exploited the $1 appetizers and $2 beers) and bringing us interesting shots (they made a Five Star general and two versions of a liquid cocaine shot). Yes, I KNOW this isn't an authentic Irish bar! But hey, it's still a bar, and a busy one that usually attracts a crowd. I've been to both Irish Pub locations and prefer this one as it's within stumbling distance to Loie, and reasonably close to Old City. Stop in!
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D S.
This place is an Irish pub the same way on Finnigans Wake on spring garden is an Irish pub. If you drink budwieser and miller lite this is your place. They Don't have Guinness. They don't have Smithwicks. They have Murphys . They play horrible dink dink music and frat boys with flip flops with shamrock tattoos are pounding soco and lime shots. Plastic paddys central. If you like all of this crap... this is your place.
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Jeff M.
The reviews for this place confuse me. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that the other reviews for this place are making me doubt myself. Could I be wrong? Is it possible that the food is actually bad? If I'm wrong, does that mean no one will pay attention to my reviews? Will people just click their tongues at me, roll their eyes and say, "Oh don't listen to him, he liked the food at the Irish Pub"? So for all of you people who are making me doubt myself... You make me sad. And a sad Jeff is a Jeff who does a lot of emotional eating. Now I want more Irish Pub; I hope you're happy. Seriously though, their burger was yum. Their parmesan chicken sandwich was yum (albeit greasy as all get-out). Their buffalo chicken sandwich was yum. Their grilled chicken sandwich was... well, like a grilled chicken sandwich from anywhere else, but that doesn't make it bad. Even their coleslaw was good (albeit minuscule), and I hate coleslaw. Is the food original? Neh, but it's still tasty. You'll leave full (assuming you're not a fat*ss), and because of all the attractive waitresses/hostesses, you'll leave fairly happy. Games are on all the TV's around the bar, and the patrons all seem chill. I've never had any experience here that could be categorized as out of the ordinary. Give the place a try, and if you don't like it, let me know so that I can subsequently find solace in a plate of french fries.
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James W.
Good bar, decent beer selection, and solid prices. Why only four stars? No Guinness. According the the waitress, it isn't an Irish enough beer for them....interesting
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Elizabeth D.
It may have been the copious amount of wine I had before I came here on a Friday night, but I did have a good time. Friendly bartenders and a jukebox. The crowd is mixed, but mostly young. It wasn't that crowded...although to be fair, it was about 12:30am. Standard experience of drunk people, cheap drinks, and top 40 music, but it doesn't try to be otherwise.
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Louis D.
There's really nothing that good or fun (although it's not the worst place ever). It's a bar. With OK beer. and OK food. and pretty crappy sports channel selections (no NFL ticket??). On weekends the people who go here are just OK. and everyone seems to have an OK time. See the pattern? go to the bards next door. So much better in pretty much every way (except it has less space).
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K W.
too loud, too fratty, too much. a ketel one and soda will set you back 7 bucks so prices aren't horrible, but if you don't want to yell at your drinking companion and/or date, avoid this place. nota bene: you must spend 10usd in order to start a tab on a credit card.
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Jason C.
A friend of mine and I ended up here heading back to our hotel after lunch. We grabbed a beer each and left... then that evening, we returned with a group of friends who were in Philly for a wedding for our friend. The place was packed, but they were able to find seats for 16 of us within few minutes (I guess a large group just left right as we got in), so this was a plus. Our waitress was nice, granted she was losing her voice, but she did a great job of making sure we got our stuff and taking care of us. From what I hear, this place is an institution in Philly, but as a visitor, it was another pub to visit. While I would go back, I would give other places a try first.
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ed e.
If you are 22 or under this is the place for you. Your typical kids scene in Philadelphia - which isn't a compliment. Generic bar liquor selection and typical beer choices. Nothing to remember and nothing worth making another trip for. If you are over 25 this will be most likely be a once and done bar.
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Aaron M.
Quiet place that is ok and pretty cheap, but not really an Irish Pub. No Smithwicks or Guinness and not really far out typical Irish food. There is a more true Irish Pub right across the street.
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David B.
4 Stars for the atmosphere, bar service and drinks, but 3 stars for the food. This is a great spot to come out and enjoy the evening. Bar service is quick, drinks stiff, and you can usually find a seat without a hassle. The food I ordered (grilled skirt steak with grilled vegetables) was good, not great. Meat was cooked as I like it, but the vegetables were a bit too salty for my taste. I know I'll be back in the evenings with friends.
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Sara G.
Everything is mediocre - the food, the beer list, the service. Do not come here on a weekend night unless you enjoy too-loud music and too-loud fratty fools. Like others have said, there are so many other places to go in this area, this is definitely a place to skip. Promise you're not missing anything.
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Beth S.
The chicken thumbs are amazing!!! The bartender hooked us up with a bunch of different sauces to dip, and it was awesome. I usually sit at the bar or high tops with friends, and the bar staff is always very nice! I went for dinner once and can definitely say I prefer the bar food to the rest of the menu. But that being said, I still love going to Irish Pub when I'm out with friends looking for a chill place with good drinks, friendly staff, and the option of yummy bar food if we choose to partake.
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Julie M.
You should go to Irish Pub if for no other reason than to get some really fantastic mac and cheese. Good beer and food otherwise. But the mac and cheese here is really the star!
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Gordon L.
Considering the name of the business, they should have more Irish drinks. Often loud inside and overly expensive, the drinks/food are good and the staff has been excellent in my experience. I did have one bad experience where the bill was all mixed up - some things we didn't order were on it, and some things we DID order weren't on it - but the price was very close to what it was supposed to be, so none of us complained. Definitely not my favorite place, but it's not bad by any extent.
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Kevin J.
I like this place! There is plenty of floorspace, the food is delicious and reasonably priced for great portion sizes. 5 stars for the quality and the service. I've never been charged a cover here. The upstairs bar has sort of a lounge feel to it. The chalkboard outside entices passers by to come in and enjoy.
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Hazel A.
I live just down the street from this place so it's become a regular place for friends and I to grab something to eat and a beer. I am a fan of their wings and their cheese fries with gravy. The service is always good and there is plenty of indoor seating.
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Chris W.
This review strictly pertains to eating lunch there. At night is a good time to drink pints here but I would advise against ordering their food. I got what they call their "famous" chicken thumbs. If these are famous I can only imagine how bad the standard items are. The chicken was dry, the coating more soggy than crunchy and the even the fries weren't very flavorful. I just doused the meal in even more ketchup than usual to fill myself up. The only thing saving the meal was it was pretty cheap like $8 plus they had lunch time beer specials to get my Friday started nice and early. Too much good eating in the area to ever waste time here again though.
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Larissa M.
I hate writing such a bad review based on a first time but this place was god awful. The waitress was 'eh', which I assume was because she was pissed she had to work on a holiday (observed) but if you're already there, why not just put on a happy face and make the most of it? I ordered an iced tea and one of the $4 beer specials. The iced tea came with an old/bad lemon and the beer didn't come out until 15 minutes later when my BF reminded the waitress of my order. When it did come out, it was warm, flat and gross and it tasted like the taps hadn't been cleaned or were cleaned with the juice of the old lemons from my iced tea. Two friends showed up after the rest of our table and ordered two sandwiches and and two beers. The waitress never heard of Smithwick's - AT THE IRISH PUB. Okay fine, she was like, 19 1/2. She brought out their food and forgot one of their beers, again. He asked for a napkin, she brought one. ONE. They shared it between the two of them, like Lady and the Tramp. The food was actually pretty good (turkey with hot gravy and mashed potatoes, hot wings, corned beef special and a reuben were among the dishes ordered, all were pretty tasty, hot and delivered quickly) which means both of the stars in this review are pretty much in honor of the kitchen staff. If I go again I'll order beer out of a bottle or liquor and most likely just sit at the bar. And probably not expect very much.
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Jenna A.
After two rugby games and nine very empty stomaches that chose not to venture to Chinatown, my friends and I ended up at Irish Pub. We saw the Saturday specials for beer, done! We walked in and were headed to the back of the restaurant where there was enough room for all of us, probably a good thing as we tend to get pretty loud together. We ordered beer and lots of water, both came quick. They have a $5 appetizer menu and a $10 dinner menu that features an entree and two sides. Hello? Deal! Our waitress recommended the cheese dip to start out. It was absolutely delicious. The chips were even more amazing but ridiculously hot. A piece fell off when I bit into it and it burned my skin, my friend still has a blister on her tongue. Huge order of homemade chips, perfect for a big group. I got the cheesesteak and fries, yummy but I'm not sure how authentic it is..I didn't have a chance to get a street car steak, damnit! So sad but the food was very good. Two PBR drafts at $2 a pop and a $7.50 meal, didn't break the bank in downtown Philly and I loved it. Minus one star just because we asked for our check at 8:00pm and didn't receive it for a half hour. All in all, great service besides the glitch at the end.
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James O.
This is probably a 3-star kind of place. I agree with a lot of what I've read here - Good, not great. I rated it at two just because there are much better Irish pubs to be had in reasonable distance. I've been going for a few weeks since they are a sponsor of PSN sports teams and give a discount, which I definitely appreciate of them. They have your standard beer selection, pretty decent prices, and really good mozzarella sticks. I have to say that the home-made tater tots do not impress me at all though. They're certainly different, but I think I prefer the deep-fried standard.
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Meghan C.
It's pretty common knowledge that if you can sit me outside or next to big windows that open on delightful 75 degree days, I'm happy. I only venture here if and when our company has summer hours and we can lounge around 3:00 p.m. When you get deep into Happy Hour or late night, it is CHAOTIC. But for some wings or a snack and a few beers, I usually have a lovely time. Wings are tiny though :( Tenders are good.
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Aida I.
I liked this place because the bar tenders are super nice and i always have fund when i go there. Be it meeting some random funny character, chatting up the bar tenders or just chilling with my friends. It's a go to place for me in center city. Plus there's no obnoxious bouncer .
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Erik s.
First things first...being an Irish theme bar and not having Guinness is an outrage...no it's offensive....no it's a drunk Mel Gibson at a synagogue offensive. Besides that I'll give it 3 stars...WHY? Cuz we usually go their after our games on Thurs due to convenience and their staff is super friendly in serving our Chicken thumbs, $2 domestic pints & Jameson's as we celebrate out victorious game of dodge ball. That's right I said dodgeball. Don't tease me about my hobbies. I don't tease you about being an asshole.
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Brad P.
For an "irish" pub, the place is pretty pathetic. The food here was horrible, and i'm not a picky eater, but my shepherds pie was the consistency of a runny chili soup with some corn on top. The crowd is mixed, with ton's of seating and space, the bartenders are fast, but the beer is overpriced. Lots of people seem to go here, not sure why they do with the other choices in the city, seems more like a hangout for people who don't like to venture into different settings. Nothing special...nothing to see, move on...move on...just don't go to it's twin brother in rittenhouse...now that's even worse...
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Laura L.
I never order chicken out. The blandest fowl of them all (and, I can cook this boring bird at home). Enter, The Irish Pub's "Chicken Thumbs". Hark, who goes there.. "Tis but I, Chicken Thumb, the most flavorful of them all". Here, this otherwise offensive ornis is transformed to culinary wizardry thanks to: 1. Large & moist tenderloin of chicken (not a fake flat frozen foodstuff). 2. Crispy crunchy exterior, to which I add lots of salt & pep. 3. But best of all, a house made honey Dijon dipping sauce. Light, tangy, salty, sweet, secret cider vinegar reduction. I've asked to purchase for home consumption, if you're sweet to your server, she may ask the chef to hook you up. I order this every time I go. Served w/ a side of good thick fries. They jukebox the music which seems to get people in a good mood... The service is good & consistent, though I have my favourites.
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Louis R.
A. Plastic cups? Bartender stated that some incident occured last year to incur this nonsense B. No Murphy's Stout...I was about to choke a b*tch! Luckily, victory stout was butter C. Monsoon detered patrons...NOT...it was mad packed and I was soaked with beer from the DJ spinning bumping beats D. Girls were a hot mess...hell yeah E. Passed out at 8pm...sure did (I did start out at 1pm) I will hit...on the more sedate of the 2 weekends for st pat's
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Alan B.
Good place for drinking, but not for dining. I've had two meals there and both were suckage even for bar food. While the waitresses and hostess were pleasant to deal with, the two bartenders just act and operate like meatheads; serving up the wrong dishes and drink orders like they're paid to do so. Only one of them knows enough to serve Sam Adams in the correct glass. Good (but not great) place to have a few drinks, but veer away from the eats.
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Cherie C.
The happy hour beers are cheap, especially at 20 oz each. Taco Tuesday means a plate of 3 for $3. "Taco" means ground beef mixture, shredded lettuce, and cheese rolled in a soft flour tortilla. Salsa from Costco, guacamole, and sour cream are served on the side. Did you expect authentic Mexican from a placed called Irish Pub? It was nicely presented. It didn't taste all that great, but it will keep you from falling off your barstool after too many 20 oz happy hour beers. The bar is big, with high ceilings and room for a big happy hour crowd. Staff were fun, joking and chatting with patrons. They took good care of everyone. All that said, I still don't see myself rushing back. I've heard that there is a company that sells pre-fab Irish pubs, down to the homey signs out front. This feels a bit like that.
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Gregory B.
Stopped here for an early dinner here on a warm, sunny late Spring afternoon. Enjoyed the Magner's on top and the fish-and-chips, where were crispy yet not greasy. I would certainly consider returning the next time I was in the neighborhood.
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James B.
I had never gone into The Irish Pub because I always got the impression it was mostly a bar and maybe served greasy bar food in the bar area. I had no idea there was a fairly large dining area until I randomly went in for dinner with a friend. This is now one of my favorite dinner spots in Philadelphia. I'm not going to pretend because the food is somehow spectacular; but as one of 4 Irish pub/'straunts I've been to in the area (the others being Moriarty's, FADO and one I can't remember,) I favor the food here best. On both occasions that I've gone in it has been early evening (7ish) and the bar area has been packed, but the dining area has been nearly empty. This is something I favor, so I was pleasantly surprised. The waitstaff has been attentive and friendly. The food has always been the right temperature and incredibly tasty if not original. It's moderately priced....some may say too expensive for "pub food," but I really have experienced that this food is better than most "pub food." On both of my visits I've had the "Mexican Salad," which most of us would call a taco salad - you know the type; comes in a tortilla shell bowl. On each occasion there were copious amounts of chicken, which you often get gypped on in these situation. The salsa is fresh, the veggies were all fresh and non-wilty. The entire experience was just...really really good. On my recent visit I also ordered nachos; I have to admit, I'm a total dork for ordering nachos and a Mexican salad at an Irish Pub. But if they can get this right, I would assume they get everything else right, too! Each of these items was $7.50, to me a reasonable price. What I do hate is the $2.50 charge for sodas and tea. Come on, people; how much of a mark-up do you really need on your 2 cent glass of tea to make a profit? That aside, I really really enjoyed my experiences at The Irish Pub and I look forward to going back!
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Thommy S.
Except for the amazingly original name this place BLOWS leprechauns! Seriously, I could get brain damaged sniffing glue with a bus load of 3rd graders and be better off! anyone notice how much this site is just filled with butt kissers sucking up to the local establishments instead of truely rating them...NOT everyone but still 1 ass kisser is plenty in my opinion. Be honest!- carry on.
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Vernon D.
So the food was terrible!, and the beer was pricy! but the crowd was weird and funny. Definietly a strange dive to run into. My Best friend and i were just up in philadelphia for a party and randomly got introduced to this place after a few pints at teh Good Dog Bar. Silly us, we should have kept our barside seats at the Good Dog. If your up for some weirdos and wanna pint pop in but its nothing special and really the service wasn't even that great.
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Francis Reiner B.
Sometimes you just crave bar food. What I love from here are their wings and they're fries. You gotta get the fries with cheese and grave (pretty much disco fries, but they don't call it that) it's delicious.
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Chinita A.
LOL is best to describe the Irish Pub. There's nothing exciting or different about it. It's the crowd that breeds this place that cracks me up. My girlfriends and I are bound to meet some weirdos trying desparatly hard to get in our pants that they pay for our drinks and follow us to other places! The funniest experience I had here was when I was sitting inside and some of my friends sat outside. It was warm outside so the windows were open and we could see and hear everything. Then this tranny walks by about to get into a fight with my one "special" friend because he drunkly and stupidly told the tranny that you belong with them (yeah idk either). Another LOL moment was when we met these smelly europeans who tried to spit on my one friend because she didn't hook up with them! This place is definitely on top of some kind of weirdo breeding ground and its also a great place to pregame/start the night.
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J P.
Another Irish Bar. In Philly. Yeay. (sarcasm people). Not bad. Actually, the bar food here rivals that of most other bar foods. Another "true" Irish bar that runs super specials on Miller and Coors. I am starting to see a trend here. wtf... I don't get excited about going here, but I usually don't fight it either. Beware of the belligerent frat dudes with legacy jobs. They are annoying.
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Justin S.
Can sombody tell me whats Irish about this place?? They don't even serve Guinness. Its a college bar. 2 stars for efficient bar staff. Nothing else.
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Fernanda K.
Not bad. I like the big open windows to the street. A loved his crispy chicken fingers, I had a decent house salad. Average pub fare. Like I said, I like the windows.
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Rachel S.
Had a good time there. Got to sit by the open windows and people watch. Loved the itunes. Had some good drinks specials too. I didn't order any food, but others seemed to enjoy it.
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Richard L.
The is a quiet friendly pub (at least at lunch time). The service is prompt and friendly. The lunch was a little above average pub-fare.
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Kori M.
I enjoyed this place, or at least what I can remember of it! I went here with a group of friends two weeks ago for my birthday. We started the night and Tria for Happy Hour and snacks, then did dinner and ridiculous fun at Yakitory boy, and then finally finished the evening off with The Irish pub. They were slow, which was expected considering it was past midnight on a Wednesday morning. My cousin's girlfriend works at the Irish Pub in Rittenhouse and suggest we come to this one. She knew most of the staff, who were all very nice and tentative and put up with our stupid drunkenness. The bartender(who was this sweet, Irishman) made a mean Maker's Manhattan. They played good music, including! Lady Gaga which made 89% of our group super excited! We drank and dance and played with the cat that lives there! I would like to go back some other time, maybe when I can fully remember it!!
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Andrew W.
3.5 / 5 Had a good time here a few weeks ago. Was there for a friends Birthday and was suprised to find they have drink specials on the weekends. Most bars I have been to stop drink specials after happy hour. It was really crowded which made getting drinks hard but I then discovered there is a downstairs bar which basically no one was at. Many beers on tap but they tend to be a bit expensive, 7.00 for a Newcastle, overall a standard bar
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Chrissy R.
Unlike its brother 9 blocks up the street, the service at this Irish Pub is top notch. If I'm around the Gayborhood--I pop in here for lunch. I'm not sure about the heavy drinking times--if it's as awful as the one at 20th street full of frat boys and other varieties of asshole, but I am not brave enough to try myself.
(3)
Serge B.
Three stars but still vastly superior to its larger venue down Walnut (i.e. not a "meat market" and bartenders still care about customers). Food is standard bar fare but otherwise not offensive to the taste.
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Steve P.
This place has the best shepherd's pie I've ever had at a bar. In general the food was very good. Nice atmosphere. Not crowded. They need more tv's though. I wanted to watch the game but couldn't unless I was in the bar area. I would definitely come back if I wanted a very reasonably priced meal and a couple of pints.
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Mark P.
I go here often for lunch..poor richard's special rocks $4 for soup and sandwhich - and there is always a $2 pint special
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Napoleon S.
Nice little Irish bar. I passed it and doubled back. I saw a sign outside that said $2 Bud Light drafts so I figured all of the beers were going to be cheap. I was a bit surprised when I had to pay $5.50 for a Blue Moon. I dropped down to the Miller Lights and they were only $3. All in all, I had a good time and it wasn't too loud. I was able to hold a decent conversation with my friend. Be careful about sitting at the bar in the Winter time. The breeze that came in made things a bit uncomfortable.
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Alisha M.
Cool place for sure. Really great lunch specials. I got soup and sandwhich for like $3.99 you CAN'T beat that at a decent place to eat. Good service it was a late lunch and the place was pretty empty. Good all around, cool stuff on the walls, love to see this place at night full of people. Don't wear your good duds here its pretty chillax. Nasty old bathrooms downstairs what an adventure! I mean nasty. I will make my way around to this place again, after I sample lots n lots of other places in my new city too! It's been almost a year since I was here, so I want to go back and explore some more and refresh my memory. Easy location to get to just hop off the subway and there you are.
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Kimarie E.
This place rocks! I have came here several times during the day and night and have always had wonderful service, great selection of cold beer on tap, and mouth watering food. I especially like the regular and buffalo style chicken thumbs with the always hot side of fries. The chicken pieces are huge and juicy. Best I have ever had.
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Kath B.
Food is ok at best, although their specials are cheap. Lunch service is fairly quick, but there are better places to eat. Haven't been here just for the bar in ages, the last time I thought about stopping by I didn't because they had a cover.
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Maria S.
Very good food, help can sometimes to be less then desired depending on who the person is. Other than that they are very accommodating. Right across from to Moriarity's who also has very good food. The have some of the absolute best burgers and samwhich's
(5)
Juliana K.
Pretty typical irish pub. Service is friendly. $2.75 Yuenglings during happy hour! Can't beat that. Wings are decent.
(3)
Brendan H.
Cheap, good food but they had no Guinness and really shouldn't call themselves and Irish Pub unless they do..
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Vic R.
Hearty food, friendly service. Visited April 2013 Had a great hearty meal before catching the subway to a concert. Shepherd's pie was full of flavor, the traditional fish & chips were delicious, and the chicken thumbs huge pieces of moist chicken breast surrounded by crunchy goodness. The staff were all very friendly and made us feel very welcome. A great find. Would have loved to spend a night at the bar with friends.
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Marissa B.
I've finally had the pleasure of visiting this location about a month ago. I can't comment on the waitresses but the bartender service was much better this time around. I also am a fan of their outdoor seating.
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Daniela R.
I went to Irish Pub to watch the superbowl. Very pretty restaurant. Lots of pretty girls. Great bar if you're in the mood for a classy but casual atmosphere. The buffalo wings were good, but nothing special. They were crisp and drenched in buffalo sauce. GREAT customer service. My water glass was always full-- def a sign of a good service. The bar tender was great-- asked how we were doing at just the right times (when you don't have food in your mouth) and was really fast with drinks and food. And he had a good attitude.
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Tony F.
Nothing special but decent prices on drinks and quick service from the bartenders. I haven't had the food yet but there's a few items that looked pretty good when I saw other people with them. There was enough room to grab a table and watch the games on a Saturday night without any problems so that's enough for me to come back again.
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Emma T.
I might have given this three stars except for the fact that the name of the bar is Irish Pub, yet there is no Guinness in sight. In general, it's not a bad place to grab a late night not-as-pricey-as-everywhere-else-in-center-city beer, but the food and ambiance is lackluster. If you want better food and better atmosphere, go across the road to Moriarty's.
(2)
JAMEZ Z.
Great pub. Called the "Irish Pub". The name may Sound generic, but it's a legit place. Hardly generic. Good food and great service, great draft beer selection as well as several bottles and cans. Very nice neighborhood. I enjoy their salads immensely, as well as the chicken "thumb" buffalo tenders. After 10:00PM, the food and drink menu is 20% off. I recommend this location to anyone.
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Tommy M.
Came here on a whim last week while looking for dinner past 10pm on a Tuesday, and I'm so glad that were still serving! The menu is kind of diner meets pub, and it was exactly what my friends and I were looking for. Our server, Kaitlin (or Caitlin, my apologies!), was absolutely fantastic, accommodating, and personable. I would come back just to be waited on by her. I had the reuben, which was delicious, and the fries were perfectly crispy. My friends got the mac-n-meatballs, fish-n-chips, and chicken thumbs (we all got a laugh at the name), and all of the food was good. We were all satisfied and pleased with our experience at Irish Pub, and I'll make sure to come back sometime soon!
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Dan D.
They put on the ND game for me with commentary. Got to love the customer service. The cheese dip is spicy and delicious. Maybe the chips are too weak and salty for this combo, but beer helps. I will certainly comeback. The beer is reasonably priced here for the location.
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Casey S.
The veggie burger is VEGAN! They can cook it on the grill instead of in the fryer and I just left off the bun (not sure if it's vegan). They have Magners Pear Cider in a bottle and Angry Orchard on draft.
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Sumita R.
TVs and typical pub atmosphere with friendly service. Ordered the mozzarella sticks which were great. Had some beers on special which were fine. My boyfriend had the chicken parm sandwich and st james fries which he said were ok, maybe a little bland.
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Jody P.
Maybe stop here if you want beer, but know that even though it's named Irish Pub they do not have Guinness. The service was good, but that's about it. The waitress did an excellent job of making shit up when I asked about if the "braded" onion rings was a typo or something different. It's a typo, don't get excited. The atmosphere is exceptionally loud, and the space is poorly planned with a constant bottle neck at the door.
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Chris K.
These are the worst nachos we ever had in the city. We think they poured water on the plate. Each nacho was like a wet paper towel. Servers were awesome though. ; )
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Food C.
An Irish Pub without Guinness. That says enough (seriously, they don't have Guinness). And this is also a location where the pedi-cab things stop and let off hoards of drunk people.
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Camay C.
Enjoyed happy hour here. $2.50 bud light draft . We ordered the pierogies which seemed on the smaller side but good. Also had the fries (can't remember the name of them). Probably some of the best fries I've had. Came with gravy, cheese, caramelized onions allllll drizzling on top! Lol. Awesome. The bathroom is all the way downstairs so this isn't a place Where I'd get too drunk, would probably fall down the stairs . The restaurant is larger than what it seems with a slew of booths towards the back of the bar. The bartenders were friendly as well.
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Andy S.
We stumbled across this place called the Irish Pub. It looked like a typical pub. I had the Buffalo Chicken Thumb platter. They were big chicken strips that were tossed in buffalo sauce. They came with fries and blue cheese. They were really good. The meat was tender and flavorful. They were also very filling. G had the shepherd's pie. It was beef and vegetables topped with mashed potatoes and cheese. He said it was ok. If you want chicken tenders, I mean thumbs. Come here.
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Hope J.
Service tonight was terrible. Two drinks were made wrong, no service for outside tables, and the younger bartender with the tatts is a total rude jerk. I wanted to throw the poorly made dirty martini in his face! The bill came handwritten- $15.00 without explanation of charges for each drink. Strange business practices and customer service is dead so... NEVER going there again.
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Ernest B.
A little weird the name is actually Irish pub. Over all a good bar atmosphere. Cheap drinks. Food was ok, could have been better. We had the buffalo chicken Rangoons. Filling to bread ratio could have been better. A good experience.
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Adam C.
If you read my reviews then you know that a place like this is not really my scene. I do not like loud crowds and beer is not my drink of choice. That said, when you go to a place called Irish Pub, you know what to expect and you make the best of it. We were actually planning to eat at El Vez but the wait was ridiculous and so we wandered. I voted for Caribou Cafe but I was outvoted and we ended up at Irish Pub. We were quickly greeted and seated. Our server was friendly and efficient. The menu was varied and it was easy for everybody to find something. I chose the Irish sampler. I'm always a sucker for Shepard's Pie and although I'm not sure how pierogis are Irish, they were still tasty. Likewise the side salad (the third part of the trio) did not inspire me to speak with a lilt or order a Guinness but it was tasty enough. My friends were all happy with their (less than Irish seeming) food and beer selections too. Also the kitchen was fast to get our orders out.
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Kim M.
I was here recently for a fundraising event being held by a non-profit I am involved in. The event itself went fine, but the space for this kind of thing was not ideal. They had us upstairs with our own bar which was fine, except there was only one bartender serving us. We were holding a raffle and the space really did not lend itself to this kind of set up, most like our fault. However, I think the restaurant could have helped more in terms of giving the bar tender some help and having a server for us. We ordered food and it took a really long time to come, and the two staff members total we had helping us seemed a bit overwhelmed. Good prices on beer- the food was nothing to write home about at all. The nachos were a bit soggy, chicken sandwich was just OK.
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Rebecca S.
i won't eat here again. i wasn't expecting much because it's pub food after all. we basically left our $28.00 lunch untouched.
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Vanessa M.
Typically dive barish, but great happy hour and great drinks. We stopped here on our Big Red Pedal Tour and had a fun time. We didn't try food and not sure that I would aside from appetizers if we go back.
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Shannon C.
I wasn't feeling my best when I went so I wasn't able to fully experience it. The food was pretty good, the fries were large in quantity and everyone liked them, including me. I would really like to try a specialty drink or two next time I go. The location was great and the inside was really pretty. I hope to head back soon!
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Alexis S.
GREAT place to watch some world cup soccer! The St James fries were very tasty.
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Dan S.
Irish Pub is a standard Philly pub serving a few draft and bottled beverages. They have outdoor seating which is nice. I enjoyed my $6 strong ale though that was the only beer on the list I would of purchased. I also tried the nachos with a spicy cheese sauce. They were nothing to write home about, but they were definitely ok.
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Phil C.
Honestly coming from a rich Irish heritage in Buffalo, this by far is the best Irish pub I could of stumbled on. Great to take any family member from young to old to enjoy celebrating good food and drink. We received our food in about 10 minutes after ordering. P.S order their local draft. And your gonna want the server to take a picture of your group to remember such a wonderful experience.
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Marlyn V.
I came here for a drink and there was maybe 15 people in the whole place. So you would think that the service would be on point....sike, it wasn't. First they sat us under a leaking pipe...then we finally got our beers, drank them and waited....... Then waited..... She never came to check if we wanted another round, if we had walked out, if she wanted a tip. She stood around with her other waitress friends and then actually walked right past us talking on the phone as we told the hostess to get her for the third time. And just in case you came here to look for a hot date....don't. The crowd was pretty rundown looking. Bye Irish Pub....forever.
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Michael G.
I came here for a retirement party and had a very nice time. The party was in the upstairs area which had its own bar and separate area for the food in an entirely different room. The food consisted of Caesar salad, roast beef, chicken with apple slices, mashed potatoes, carrots with string beans, and ziti. I tried each and they were good enough to go for seconds which I saw a lot of people doing. It wasn't 5-star, but better-than-average bar food! Service from our own special bar was very attentive. The clean-up crew were also spot on. Tonight on an early Friday night the place was getting packed downstairs from what I could notice as I was leaving the party. I'd recommend for some good times having drinks and some food with friends to come to Irish Pub.
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Bob B.
Love Irish pub, great memories of Dublin Dave. Love, Bob Forensicpiccop@aol.com Food and company are great.
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Christine R.
No Guinness or Smithwicks or Kilkenny? And a super-Americanized menu? What kind of Irish pub is this? not true to its name, therefore, disappointing. Overall experience was equally underwhelming for dinner.
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Peter K.
Had food poisining due to their roast of lamb which wasnt more than basically a kebab served on a hamburger bun.
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Karen M.
The food was good. Service fine. Real complaint was the beer quality. Heading to the table scoped out the taps on the way passed the bar and saw Guinness. A pleasant surprise when the bar menu said Murphy's Stout! After a 3 week visit to Ireland, I was looking forward to a nice familiar pint. Unfortunately, it was the worst pint of Murphy's! Tasted like Guinness to me, my trusty companion, a true Guinness fan confirmed my suspicion. Waitress said that it was Murphy's. So either a lousy keg of Murphy's or truly Guinness on tap!
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Colin K.
Came here with a friend for some drinks, must say I wasn't expecting to see so many people on a cold winter Philly Monday night. Was pretty impressed. Good service from the bartender, pretty decent drink prices for downtown. Didn't eat the food so I can't attest as to the restaurant side of the place, but the pictures others have posted look pretty good! Would definitely stop in next time I'm in Center City.
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Michael A.
Below average food and below average service for average prices. Go across the street to Moriartti's.
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Lauren S.
Irish Pub is your standard Irish themed bar. Basic Bar food, not amazing not terrible, defiantly not healthy. But if you looking for a wings, nacho, fires type place this is it. Beer list isn't bad they have some seasonal rotations on the draft list. Most times I've been the service has been above average for this type of establishment. I like the bar interior, the high ceiling make you feel like you in a more open space. There a decent amount of standing room and enough TVs to catch a game. I'd definitely recommend this place for drinking over eating.
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Jean M.
Went there today. Got fish and chips. Coleslaw was a sugary mess. Fish was greasy and tasteless. The server spilled cocktail sauce on my companion when she picked up the dishes and mindlessly never noticed. It was a lot of red sauce, ruining his beige jacket. Avoid this place. It is horrible.
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Mike K.
not much irish about it. only 4 entrees were irish. so i tried the meatloaf sandwich. meatloaf must have been left over from lunch, but the gravy was ok. if there were sauteed mushrooms on it, i could not find them. the the roll it was on needed a hack saw. i told the guy who asked, and all he said was sorry.. service barely so-so. very noisy
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Christin M.
Super accommodating and friendly! My friend and I stopped in here on a whim in the hopes that they would be showing (or, be kind enough to show) the college basketball game we wanted to watch. The staff gladly changed one of their flat screens to the game for us. Special shout out to Kelly and Colleen! They totally made the game watch experience for us. We ordered drinks and food throughout the game (solid Bloody Mary's, good beer selection on tap, and awesome wings).
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John J.
Much better in the area. Weak tap selection and I mean weak. Best part is the front window to street watch. You won't get an Irish vibe here.
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Kellie T.
Great place!! Wonderful service!! They are so fast and the food is really good! For the price it's above and beyond what you would expect. The portion sizes are big and a great beer selection. 18 on tap and most are crafts. We had the chicken thumbs (huge chicken fingers with their homemade honey mustard that you havnt tasted before!!) I recommend trying them! The shepherds pie was the best I ever had! I want to go back to try their lunch specials. Great deals during the week Monday - Friday ranging from a $5 soup and whole sandwich to a specialty sandwich no more then $8. This spot is a place to check out!
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R K.
Beer selection could have been better. Pierogies were delicious. Nachos were just ok. We came on a Sat afternoon and the place was very quiet. The bar was pretty big which was nice and they had some good high top tables along the window by the street. Makes for some good people watching.
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Gabby M.
The food is okay but nothing special. The beer selection is also kind of disappointing for a pub. It is a cool place to hang out but I would not expect much from the food or drinks.
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Matt C.
I met my wife here. I mean, I knew here before here, but we got drunk here and the rest is history. This is a loud bar, with lots of yutes drinking lots of brews. I have been nearly vomited on, had a stranger bawl on my shoulder about how her boyfriend was being a total jerk, and it took another drunk patron a few minutes to realize I didn't speak Russian (yeah it was a weird conversation). I love this bar though. If you want a quieter night, try and get there a bit earlier and grab one of those coveted tables near the front windows. If the night is warm, those windows are opened and it helps cut the noise and shenanigans down to a minimum, and you can still enjoy the city life. I will keep comin back.
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Alyssa D.
I've been wanting to go to The Irish Pub all year long! I pass it everyday on the way to work and was attracted to its carefree atmosphere. I finally was able to eat there with my roommates this past week during Happy Hour and it was amazing. In addition to their awesome drink specials, their food is delicious. I highly recommend the BLT Grilled Cheese. It could be the best thing I've eaten all semester. I am still determined to make it to the bar at night to witness the difference in atmosphere but my friends who have been their have enjoyed it too! I told my mom about it and it turns out she used to go there all the time too! Its been around forever and is great! More people need to know and go to this bar!
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Joe K.
I have been coming to Irish Pub since I moved to Philly in 2010 and I have never had a bad experience. It's consistent, affordable, hospitable and Dustin is one of the nicest people I have ever met. He's genuine and you can tell he loves what he does. Next Friday, go to IP, you won't be sorry.
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Brian Y.
This has been and still is one of the best bars and restaurants in the city. The food is great, there are many great beers, and the atmosphere is awesome. I choose this bar over any other in the area. The other location at 20th street is just as good as well!
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Charlee D.
Well while I certainly agree that not having Guinness is sacrilege, I really don't see what other people's problem is with the Irish Pub. Being frequenters of the sister location in our hometown of Atlantic City, boyfriend and I knew we had to come here to see how Philly's version stacked up. We were not disappointed! The bartender was very friendly, got our drinks quickly, and offered us menus. He chatted with us, as did another friendly patron, about AC and some other stuff. Not gonna lie, I was pretty buzzed from 2 hours at a Yelp Elite Event and pregaming at Tattooed Mom, so Irish Pub would have really had to suck for me to not enjoy my time here. We decided we did need to order some grub, so boyfriend stuck with his standby of St. James fries (St. James Potatoes as they're called in AC, so happy to see these on the menu!), and I opted for a blackened grilled chicken caesar salad. We were both really happy with our choices: tasty, above-average, and reasonably priced pub grub. The chicken in my salad was moist and flavorful, I loved being able to taste the grill!! St. James potatoes were delish, as always. Actually, I think boyfriend and I agreed they were better than AC's version. They seemed fresher and were definitely crispier. We were also pleasantly surprised that you order your drinks and food from the bartender if you're sitting at the bar, and everything is on the same check! Madness! Madness? This. Is. Philadelphia!!! In AC, even if you sit at the bar, you have to order food from a waitress. They give you a separate bill which you are expected to pay on the spot as soon as they bring your food. Philly's way of doing things was a much-appreciated digression. One thing we were slightly disappointed by was that they did not have a gift shop like we do in AC. They did sell one type of Irish Pub tshirt, but it's one we already have. We enjoyed the drinks, the food, the atmosphere, and the bartender! We would definitely return!
(4)Paul B.
This bar is a nice casual place to go have a beer or beers and grab an appetizer or two to split with friends. Fills up decently even during the week. Very friendly wait staff and bartenders, some of the best in center city. On Wednesdays you'll often see the miller lite girls or irish whiskey girls giving out free samples or t-shirts for drinking their beer. Chicken thumbs are very meaty. Loaded fries are steak fries covered with cheese and bacon and a side of ranch dipping sauce. Nachos are decent as well. Pretty darn good bar food. Buffalo chicken rangoon is an interesting concept, but 4 of them for $8 is no deal. There are also a few seats outside, and a few by the window if you like to do alfresco dining.
(4)Dave H.
I enjoy relaxing by their porch seats in the early evening. (Late evening, I head to spots with better music.) There's plenty of seating indoors, and flat screens to keep you informed of the latest local sporting event. Last time I was here was for Center City Sips. Our servers (Adriane and another blonde) were efficient and friendly, sharing their specials (we exploited the $1 appetizers and $2 beers) and bringing us interesting shots (they made a Five Star general and two versions of a liquid cocaine shot). Yes, I KNOW this isn't an authentic Irish bar! But hey, it's still a bar, and a busy one that usually attracts a crowd. I've been to both Irish Pub locations and prefer this one as it's within stumbling distance to Loie, and reasonably close to Old City. Stop in!
(3)D S.
This place is an Irish pub the same way on Finnigans Wake on spring garden is an Irish pub. If you drink budwieser and miller lite this is your place. They Don't have Guinness. They don't have Smithwicks. They have Murphys . They play horrible dink dink music and frat boys with flip flops with shamrock tattoos are pounding soco and lime shots. Plastic paddys central. If you like all of this crap... this is your place.
(2)Jeff M.
The reviews for this place confuse me. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that the other reviews for this place are making me doubt myself. Could I be wrong? Is it possible that the food is actually bad? If I'm wrong, does that mean no one will pay attention to my reviews? Will people just click their tongues at me, roll their eyes and say, "Oh don't listen to him, he liked the food at the Irish Pub"? So for all of you people who are making me doubt myself... You make me sad. And a sad Jeff is a Jeff who does a lot of emotional eating. Now I want more Irish Pub; I hope you're happy. Seriously though, their burger was yum. Their parmesan chicken sandwich was yum (albeit greasy as all get-out). Their buffalo chicken sandwich was yum. Their grilled chicken sandwich was... well, like a grilled chicken sandwich from anywhere else, but that doesn't make it bad. Even their coleslaw was good (albeit minuscule), and I hate coleslaw. Is the food original? Neh, but it's still tasty. You'll leave full (assuming you're not a fat*ss), and because of all the attractive waitresses/hostesses, you'll leave fairly happy. Games are on all the TV's around the bar, and the patrons all seem chill. I've never had any experience here that could be categorized as out of the ordinary. Give the place a try, and if you don't like it, let me know so that I can subsequently find solace in a plate of french fries.
(4)James W.
Good bar, decent beer selection, and solid prices. Why only four stars? No Guinness. According the the waitress, it isn't an Irish enough beer for them....interesting
(4)Elizabeth D.
It may have been the copious amount of wine I had before I came here on a Friday night, but I did have a good time. Friendly bartenders and a jukebox. The crowd is mixed, but mostly young. It wasn't that crowded...although to be fair, it was about 12:30am. Standard experience of drunk people, cheap drinks, and top 40 music, but it doesn't try to be otherwise.
(4)Louis D.
There's really nothing that good or fun (although it's not the worst place ever). It's a bar. With OK beer. and OK food. and pretty crappy sports channel selections (no NFL ticket??). On weekends the people who go here are just OK. and everyone seems to have an OK time. See the pattern? go to the bards next door. So much better in pretty much every way (except it has less space).
(2)K W.
too loud, too fratty, too much. a ketel one and soda will set you back 7 bucks so prices aren't horrible, but if you don't want to yell at your drinking companion and/or date, avoid this place. nota bene: you must spend 10usd in order to start a tab on a credit card.
(1)Jason C.
A friend of mine and I ended up here heading back to our hotel after lunch. We grabbed a beer each and left... then that evening, we returned with a group of friends who were in Philly for a wedding for our friend. The place was packed, but they were able to find seats for 16 of us within few minutes (I guess a large group just left right as we got in), so this was a plus. Our waitress was nice, granted she was losing her voice, but she did a great job of making sure we got our stuff and taking care of us. From what I hear, this place is an institution in Philly, but as a visitor, it was another pub to visit. While I would go back, I would give other places a try first.
(3)ed e.
If you are 22 or under this is the place for you. Your typical kids scene in Philadelphia - which isn't a compliment. Generic bar liquor selection and typical beer choices. Nothing to remember and nothing worth making another trip for. If you are over 25 this will be most likely be a once and done bar.
(2)Aaron M.
Quiet place that is ok and pretty cheap, but not really an Irish Pub. No Smithwicks or Guinness and not really far out typical Irish food. There is a more true Irish Pub right across the street.
(3)David B.
4 Stars for the atmosphere, bar service and drinks, but 3 stars for the food. This is a great spot to come out and enjoy the evening. Bar service is quick, drinks stiff, and you can usually find a seat without a hassle. The food I ordered (grilled skirt steak with grilled vegetables) was good, not great. Meat was cooked as I like it, but the vegetables were a bit too salty for my taste. I know I'll be back in the evenings with friends.
(4)Sara G.
Everything is mediocre - the food, the beer list, the service. Do not come here on a weekend night unless you enjoy too-loud music and too-loud fratty fools. Like others have said, there are so many other places to go in this area, this is definitely a place to skip. Promise you're not missing anything.
(2)Beth S.
The chicken thumbs are amazing!!! The bartender hooked us up with a bunch of different sauces to dip, and it was awesome. I usually sit at the bar or high tops with friends, and the bar staff is always very nice! I went for dinner once and can definitely say I prefer the bar food to the rest of the menu. But that being said, I still love going to Irish Pub when I'm out with friends looking for a chill place with good drinks, friendly staff, and the option of yummy bar food if we choose to partake.
(4)Julie M.
You should go to Irish Pub if for no other reason than to get some really fantastic mac and cheese. Good beer and food otherwise. But the mac and cheese here is really the star!
(4)Gordon L.
Considering the name of the business, they should have more Irish drinks. Often loud inside and overly expensive, the drinks/food are good and the staff has been excellent in my experience. I did have one bad experience where the bill was all mixed up - some things we didn't order were on it, and some things we DID order weren't on it - but the price was very close to what it was supposed to be, so none of us complained. Definitely not my favorite place, but it's not bad by any extent.
(3)Kevin J.
I like this place! There is plenty of floorspace, the food is delicious and reasonably priced for great portion sizes. 5 stars for the quality and the service. I've never been charged a cover here. The upstairs bar has sort of a lounge feel to it. The chalkboard outside entices passers by to come in and enjoy.
(5)Hazel A.
I live just down the street from this place so it's become a regular place for friends and I to grab something to eat and a beer. I am a fan of their wings and their cheese fries with gravy. The service is always good and there is plenty of indoor seating.
(3)Chris W.
This review strictly pertains to eating lunch there. At night is a good time to drink pints here but I would advise against ordering their food. I got what they call their "famous" chicken thumbs. If these are famous I can only imagine how bad the standard items are. The chicken was dry, the coating more soggy than crunchy and the even the fries weren't very flavorful. I just doused the meal in even more ketchup than usual to fill myself up. The only thing saving the meal was it was pretty cheap like $8 plus they had lunch time beer specials to get my Friday started nice and early. Too much good eating in the area to ever waste time here again though.
(2)Larissa M.
I hate writing such a bad review based on a first time but this place was god awful. The waitress was 'eh', which I assume was because she was pissed she had to work on a holiday (observed) but if you're already there, why not just put on a happy face and make the most of it? I ordered an iced tea and one of the $4 beer specials. The iced tea came with an old/bad lemon and the beer didn't come out until 15 minutes later when my BF reminded the waitress of my order. When it did come out, it was warm, flat and gross and it tasted like the taps hadn't been cleaned or were cleaned with the juice of the old lemons from my iced tea. Two friends showed up after the rest of our table and ordered two sandwiches and and two beers. The waitress never heard of Smithwick's - AT THE IRISH PUB. Okay fine, she was like, 19 1/2. She brought out their food and forgot one of their beers, again. He asked for a napkin, she brought one. ONE. They shared it between the two of them, like Lady and the Tramp. The food was actually pretty good (turkey with hot gravy and mashed potatoes, hot wings, corned beef special and a reuben were among the dishes ordered, all were pretty tasty, hot and delivered quickly) which means both of the stars in this review are pretty much in honor of the kitchen staff. If I go again I'll order beer out of a bottle or liquor and most likely just sit at the bar. And probably not expect very much.
(2)Jenna A.
After two rugby games and nine very empty stomaches that chose not to venture to Chinatown, my friends and I ended up at Irish Pub. We saw the Saturday specials for beer, done! We walked in and were headed to the back of the restaurant where there was enough room for all of us, probably a good thing as we tend to get pretty loud together. We ordered beer and lots of water, both came quick. They have a $5 appetizer menu and a $10 dinner menu that features an entree and two sides. Hello? Deal! Our waitress recommended the cheese dip to start out. It was absolutely delicious. The chips were even more amazing but ridiculously hot. A piece fell off when I bit into it and it burned my skin, my friend still has a blister on her tongue. Huge order of homemade chips, perfect for a big group. I got the cheesesteak and fries, yummy but I'm not sure how authentic it is..I didn't have a chance to get a street car steak, damnit! So sad but the food was very good. Two PBR drafts at $2 a pop and a $7.50 meal, didn't break the bank in downtown Philly and I loved it. Minus one star just because we asked for our check at 8:00pm and didn't receive it for a half hour. All in all, great service besides the glitch at the end.
(4)James O.
This is probably a 3-star kind of place. I agree with a lot of what I've read here - Good, not great. I rated it at two just because there are much better Irish pubs to be had in reasonable distance. I've been going for a few weeks since they are a sponsor of PSN sports teams and give a discount, which I definitely appreciate of them. They have your standard beer selection, pretty decent prices, and really good mozzarella sticks. I have to say that the home-made tater tots do not impress me at all though. They're certainly different, but I think I prefer the deep-fried standard.
(2)Meghan C.
It's pretty common knowledge that if you can sit me outside or next to big windows that open on delightful 75 degree days, I'm happy. I only venture here if and when our company has summer hours and we can lounge around 3:00 p.m. When you get deep into Happy Hour or late night, it is CHAOTIC. But for some wings or a snack and a few beers, I usually have a lovely time. Wings are tiny though :( Tenders are good.
(3)Aida I.
I liked this place because the bar tenders are super nice and i always have fund when i go there. Be it meeting some random funny character, chatting up the bar tenders or just chilling with my friends. It's a go to place for me in center city. Plus there's no obnoxious bouncer .
(4)Erik s.
First things first...being an Irish theme bar and not having Guinness is an outrage...no it's offensive....no it's a drunk Mel Gibson at a synagogue offensive. Besides that I'll give it 3 stars...WHY? Cuz we usually go their after our games on Thurs due to convenience and their staff is super friendly in serving our Chicken thumbs, $2 domestic pints & Jameson's as we celebrate out victorious game of dodge ball. That's right I said dodgeball. Don't tease me about my hobbies. I don't tease you about being an asshole.
(3)Brad P.
For an "irish" pub, the place is pretty pathetic. The food here was horrible, and i'm not a picky eater, but my shepherds pie was the consistency of a runny chili soup with some corn on top. The crowd is mixed, with ton's of seating and space, the bartenders are fast, but the beer is overpriced. Lots of people seem to go here, not sure why they do with the other choices in the city, seems more like a hangout for people who don't like to venture into different settings. Nothing special...nothing to see, move on...move on...just don't go to it's twin brother in rittenhouse...now that's even worse...
(2)Laura L.
I never order chicken out. The blandest fowl of them all (and, I can cook this boring bird at home). Enter, The Irish Pub's "Chicken Thumbs". Hark, who goes there.. "Tis but I, Chicken Thumb, the most flavorful of them all". Here, this otherwise offensive ornis is transformed to culinary wizardry thanks to: 1. Large & moist tenderloin of chicken (not a fake flat frozen foodstuff). 2. Crispy crunchy exterior, to which I add lots of salt & pep. 3. But best of all, a house made honey Dijon dipping sauce. Light, tangy, salty, sweet, secret cider vinegar reduction. I've asked to purchase for home consumption, if you're sweet to your server, she may ask the chef to hook you up. I order this every time I go. Served w/ a side of good thick fries. They jukebox the music which seems to get people in a good mood... The service is good & consistent, though I have my favourites.
(4)Louis R.
A. Plastic cups? Bartender stated that some incident occured last year to incur this nonsense B. No Murphy's Stout...I was about to choke a b*tch! Luckily, victory stout was butter C. Monsoon detered patrons...NOT...it was mad packed and I was soaked with beer from the DJ spinning bumping beats D. Girls were a hot mess...hell yeah E. Passed out at 8pm...sure did (I did start out at 1pm) I will hit...on the more sedate of the 2 weekends for st pat's
(4)Alan B.
Good place for drinking, but not for dining. I've had two meals there and both were suckage even for bar food. While the waitresses and hostess were pleasant to deal with, the two bartenders just act and operate like meatheads; serving up the wrong dishes and drink orders like they're paid to do so. Only one of them knows enough to serve Sam Adams in the correct glass. Good (but not great) place to have a few drinks, but veer away from the eats.
(2)Cherie C.
The happy hour beers are cheap, especially at 20 oz each. Taco Tuesday means a plate of 3 for $3. "Taco" means ground beef mixture, shredded lettuce, and cheese rolled in a soft flour tortilla. Salsa from Costco, guacamole, and sour cream are served on the side. Did you expect authentic Mexican from a placed called Irish Pub? It was nicely presented. It didn't taste all that great, but it will keep you from falling off your barstool after too many 20 oz happy hour beers. The bar is big, with high ceilings and room for a big happy hour crowd. Staff were fun, joking and chatting with patrons. They took good care of everyone. All that said, I still don't see myself rushing back. I've heard that there is a company that sells pre-fab Irish pubs, down to the homey signs out front. This feels a bit like that.
(3)Gregory B.
Stopped here for an early dinner here on a warm, sunny late Spring afternoon. Enjoyed the Magner's on top and the fish-and-chips, where were crispy yet not greasy. I would certainly consider returning the next time I was in the neighborhood.
(4)James B.
I had never gone into The Irish Pub because I always got the impression it was mostly a bar and maybe served greasy bar food in the bar area. I had no idea there was a fairly large dining area until I randomly went in for dinner with a friend. This is now one of my favorite dinner spots in Philadelphia. I'm not going to pretend because the food is somehow spectacular; but as one of 4 Irish pub/'straunts I've been to in the area (the others being Moriarty's, FADO and one I can't remember,) I favor the food here best. On both occasions that I've gone in it has been early evening (7ish) and the bar area has been packed, but the dining area has been nearly empty. This is something I favor, so I was pleasantly surprised. The waitstaff has been attentive and friendly. The food has always been the right temperature and incredibly tasty if not original. It's moderately priced....some may say too expensive for "pub food," but I really have experienced that this food is better than most "pub food." On both of my visits I've had the "Mexican Salad," which most of us would call a taco salad - you know the type; comes in a tortilla shell bowl. On each occasion there were copious amounts of chicken, which you often get gypped on in these situation. The salsa is fresh, the veggies were all fresh and non-wilty. The entire experience was just...really really good. On my recent visit I also ordered nachos; I have to admit, I'm a total dork for ordering nachos and a Mexican salad at an Irish Pub. But if they can get this right, I would assume they get everything else right, too! Each of these items was $7.50, to me a reasonable price. What I do hate is the $2.50 charge for sodas and tea. Come on, people; how much of a mark-up do you really need on your 2 cent glass of tea to make a profit? That aside, I really really enjoyed my experiences at The Irish Pub and I look forward to going back!
(4)Thommy S.
Except for the amazingly original name this place BLOWS leprechauns! Seriously, I could get brain damaged sniffing glue with a bus load of 3rd graders and be better off! anyone notice how much this site is just filled with butt kissers sucking up to the local establishments instead of truely rating them...NOT everyone but still 1 ass kisser is plenty in my opinion. Be honest!- carry on.
(1)Vernon D.
So the food was terrible!, and the beer was pricy! but the crowd was weird and funny. Definietly a strange dive to run into. My Best friend and i were just up in philadelphia for a party and randomly got introduced to this place after a few pints at teh Good Dog Bar. Silly us, we should have kept our barside seats at the Good Dog. If your up for some weirdos and wanna pint pop in but its nothing special and really the service wasn't even that great.
(3)Francis Reiner B.
Sometimes you just crave bar food. What I love from here are their wings and they're fries. You gotta get the fries with cheese and grave (pretty much disco fries, but they don't call it that) it's delicious.
(4)Chinita A.
LOL is best to describe the Irish Pub. There's nothing exciting or different about it. It's the crowd that breeds this place that cracks me up. My girlfriends and I are bound to meet some weirdos trying desparatly hard to get in our pants that they pay for our drinks and follow us to other places! The funniest experience I had here was when I was sitting inside and some of my friends sat outside. It was warm outside so the windows were open and we could see and hear everything. Then this tranny walks by about to get into a fight with my one "special" friend because he drunkly and stupidly told the tranny that you belong with them (yeah idk either). Another LOL moment was when we met these smelly europeans who tried to spit on my one friend because she didn't hook up with them! This place is definitely on top of some kind of weirdo breeding ground and its also a great place to pregame/start the night.
(3)J P.
Another Irish Bar. In Philly. Yeay. (sarcasm people). Not bad. Actually, the bar food here rivals that of most other bar foods. Another "true" Irish bar that runs super specials on Miller and Coors. I am starting to see a trend here. wtf... I don't get excited about going here, but I usually don't fight it either. Beware of the belligerent frat dudes with legacy jobs. They are annoying.
(3)Justin S.
Can sombody tell me whats Irish about this place?? They don't even serve Guinness. Its a college bar. 2 stars for efficient bar staff. Nothing else.
(2)Fernanda K.
Not bad. I like the big open windows to the street. A loved his crispy chicken fingers, I had a decent house salad. Average pub fare. Like I said, I like the windows.
(3)Rachel S.
Had a good time there. Got to sit by the open windows and people watch. Loved the itunes. Had some good drinks specials too. I didn't order any food, but others seemed to enjoy it.
(4)Richard L.
The is a quiet friendly pub (at least at lunch time). The service is prompt and friendly. The lunch was a little above average pub-fare.
(4)Kori M.
I enjoyed this place, or at least what I can remember of it! I went here with a group of friends two weeks ago for my birthday. We started the night and Tria for Happy Hour and snacks, then did dinner and ridiculous fun at Yakitory boy, and then finally finished the evening off with The Irish pub. They were slow, which was expected considering it was past midnight on a Wednesday morning. My cousin's girlfriend works at the Irish Pub in Rittenhouse and suggest we come to this one. She knew most of the staff, who were all very nice and tentative and put up with our stupid drunkenness. The bartender(who was this sweet, Irishman) made a mean Maker's Manhattan. They played good music, including! Lady Gaga which made 89% of our group super excited! We drank and dance and played with the cat that lives there! I would like to go back some other time, maybe when I can fully remember it!!
(4)Andrew W.
3.5 / 5 Had a good time here a few weeks ago. Was there for a friends Birthday and was suprised to find they have drink specials on the weekends. Most bars I have been to stop drink specials after happy hour. It was really crowded which made getting drinks hard but I then discovered there is a downstairs bar which basically no one was at. Many beers on tap but they tend to be a bit expensive, 7.00 for a Newcastle, overall a standard bar
(3)Chrissy R.
Unlike its brother 9 blocks up the street, the service at this Irish Pub is top notch. If I'm around the Gayborhood--I pop in here for lunch. I'm not sure about the heavy drinking times--if it's as awful as the one at 20th street full of frat boys and other varieties of asshole, but I am not brave enough to try myself.
(3)Serge B.
Three stars but still vastly superior to its larger venue down Walnut (i.e. not a "meat market" and bartenders still care about customers). Food is standard bar fare but otherwise not offensive to the taste.
(3)Steve P.
This place has the best shepherd's pie I've ever had at a bar. In general the food was very good. Nice atmosphere. Not crowded. They need more tv's though. I wanted to watch the game but couldn't unless I was in the bar area. I would definitely come back if I wanted a very reasonably priced meal and a couple of pints.
(4)Mark P.
I go here often for lunch..poor richard's special rocks $4 for soup and sandwhich - and there is always a $2 pint special
(3)Napoleon S.
Nice little Irish bar. I passed it and doubled back. I saw a sign outside that said $2 Bud Light drafts so I figured all of the beers were going to be cheap. I was a bit surprised when I had to pay $5.50 for a Blue Moon. I dropped down to the Miller Lights and they were only $3. All in all, I had a good time and it wasn't too loud. I was able to hold a decent conversation with my friend. Be careful about sitting at the bar in the Winter time. The breeze that came in made things a bit uncomfortable.
(2)Alisha M.
Cool place for sure. Really great lunch specials. I got soup and sandwhich for like $3.99 you CAN'T beat that at a decent place to eat. Good service it was a late lunch and the place was pretty empty. Good all around, cool stuff on the walls, love to see this place at night full of people. Don't wear your good duds here its pretty chillax. Nasty old bathrooms downstairs what an adventure! I mean nasty. I will make my way around to this place again, after I sample lots n lots of other places in my new city too! It's been almost a year since I was here, so I want to go back and explore some more and refresh my memory. Easy location to get to just hop off the subway and there you are.
(4)Kimarie E.
This place rocks! I have came here several times during the day and night and have always had wonderful service, great selection of cold beer on tap, and mouth watering food. I especially like the regular and buffalo style chicken thumbs with the always hot side of fries. The chicken pieces are huge and juicy. Best I have ever had.
(4)Kath B.
Food is ok at best, although their specials are cheap. Lunch service is fairly quick, but there are better places to eat. Haven't been here just for the bar in ages, the last time I thought about stopping by I didn't because they had a cover.
(2)Maria S.
Very good food, help can sometimes to be less then desired depending on who the person is. Other than that they are very accommodating. Right across from to Moriarity's who also has very good food. The have some of the absolute best burgers and samwhich's
(5)Juliana K.
Pretty typical irish pub. Service is friendly. $2.75 Yuenglings during happy hour! Can't beat that. Wings are decent.
(3)Brendan H.
Cheap, good food but they had no Guinness and really shouldn't call themselves and Irish Pub unless they do..
(2)Vic R.
Hearty food, friendly service. Visited April 2013 Had a great hearty meal before catching the subway to a concert. Shepherd's pie was full of flavor, the traditional fish & chips were delicious, and the chicken thumbs huge pieces of moist chicken breast surrounded by crunchy goodness. The staff were all very friendly and made us feel very welcome. A great find. Would have loved to spend a night at the bar with friends.
(5)Marissa B.
I've finally had the pleasure of visiting this location about a month ago. I can't comment on the waitresses but the bartender service was much better this time around. I also am a fan of their outdoor seating.
(4)Daniela R.
I went to Irish Pub to watch the superbowl. Very pretty restaurant. Lots of pretty girls. Great bar if you're in the mood for a classy but casual atmosphere. The buffalo wings were good, but nothing special. They were crisp and drenched in buffalo sauce. GREAT customer service. My water glass was always full-- def a sign of a good service. The bar tender was great-- asked how we were doing at just the right times (when you don't have food in your mouth) and was really fast with drinks and food. And he had a good attitude.
(4)Tony F.
Nothing special but decent prices on drinks and quick service from the bartenders. I haven't had the food yet but there's a few items that looked pretty good when I saw other people with them. There was enough room to grab a table and watch the games on a Saturday night without any problems so that's enough for me to come back again.
(3)Emma T.
I might have given this three stars except for the fact that the name of the bar is Irish Pub, yet there is no Guinness in sight. In general, it's not a bad place to grab a late night not-as-pricey-as-everywhere-else-in-center-city beer, but the food and ambiance is lackluster. If you want better food and better atmosphere, go across the road to Moriarty's.
(2)JAMEZ Z.
Great pub. Called the "Irish Pub". The name may Sound generic, but it's a legit place. Hardly generic. Good food and great service, great draft beer selection as well as several bottles and cans. Very nice neighborhood. I enjoy their salads immensely, as well as the chicken "thumb" buffalo tenders. After 10:00PM, the food and drink menu is 20% off. I recommend this location to anyone.
(5)Tommy M.
Came here on a whim last week while looking for dinner past 10pm on a Tuesday, and I'm so glad that were still serving! The menu is kind of diner meets pub, and it was exactly what my friends and I were looking for. Our server, Kaitlin (or Caitlin, my apologies!), was absolutely fantastic, accommodating, and personable. I would come back just to be waited on by her. I had the reuben, which was delicious, and the fries were perfectly crispy. My friends got the mac-n-meatballs, fish-n-chips, and chicken thumbs (we all got a laugh at the name), and all of the food was good. We were all satisfied and pleased with our experience at Irish Pub, and I'll make sure to come back sometime soon!
(4)Dan D.
They put on the ND game for me with commentary. Got to love the customer service. The cheese dip is spicy and delicious. Maybe the chips are too weak and salty for this combo, but beer helps. I will certainly comeback. The beer is reasonably priced here for the location.
(4)Casey S.
The veggie burger is VEGAN! They can cook it on the grill instead of in the fryer and I just left off the bun (not sure if it's vegan). They have Magners Pear Cider in a bottle and Angry Orchard on draft.
(4)Sumita R.
TVs and typical pub atmosphere with friendly service. Ordered the mozzarella sticks which were great. Had some beers on special which were fine. My boyfriend had the chicken parm sandwich and st james fries which he said were ok, maybe a little bland.
(3)Jody P.
Maybe stop here if you want beer, but know that even though it's named Irish Pub they do not have Guinness. The service was good, but that's about it. The waitress did an excellent job of making shit up when I asked about if the "braded" onion rings was a typo or something different. It's a typo, don't get excited. The atmosphere is exceptionally loud, and the space is poorly planned with a constant bottle neck at the door.
(1)Chris K.
These are the worst nachos we ever had in the city. We think they poured water on the plate. Each nacho was like a wet paper towel. Servers were awesome though. ; )
(2)Food C.
An Irish Pub without Guinness. That says enough (seriously, they don't have Guinness). And this is also a location where the pedi-cab things stop and let off hoards of drunk people.
(2)Camay C.
Enjoyed happy hour here. $2.50 bud light draft . We ordered the pierogies which seemed on the smaller side but good. Also had the fries (can't remember the name of them). Probably some of the best fries I've had. Came with gravy, cheese, caramelized onions allllll drizzling on top! Lol. Awesome. The bathroom is all the way downstairs so this isn't a place Where I'd get too drunk, would probably fall down the stairs . The restaurant is larger than what it seems with a slew of booths towards the back of the bar. The bartenders were friendly as well.
(4)Andy S.
We stumbled across this place called the Irish Pub. It looked like a typical pub. I had the Buffalo Chicken Thumb platter. They were big chicken strips that were tossed in buffalo sauce. They came with fries and blue cheese. They were really good. The meat was tender and flavorful. They were also very filling. G had the shepherd's pie. It was beef and vegetables topped with mashed potatoes and cheese. He said it was ok. If you want chicken tenders, I mean thumbs. Come here.
(3)Hope J.
Service tonight was terrible. Two drinks were made wrong, no service for outside tables, and the younger bartender with the tatts is a total rude jerk. I wanted to throw the poorly made dirty martini in his face! The bill came handwritten- $15.00 without explanation of charges for each drink. Strange business practices and customer service is dead so... NEVER going there again.
(1)Ernest B.
A little weird the name is actually Irish pub. Over all a good bar atmosphere. Cheap drinks. Food was ok, could have been better. We had the buffalo chicken Rangoons. Filling to bread ratio could have been better. A good experience.
(3)Adam C.
If you read my reviews then you know that a place like this is not really my scene. I do not like loud crowds and beer is not my drink of choice. That said, when you go to a place called Irish Pub, you know what to expect and you make the best of it. We were actually planning to eat at El Vez but the wait was ridiculous and so we wandered. I voted for Caribou Cafe but I was outvoted and we ended up at Irish Pub. We were quickly greeted and seated. Our server was friendly and efficient. The menu was varied and it was easy for everybody to find something. I chose the Irish sampler. I'm always a sucker for Shepard's Pie and although I'm not sure how pierogis are Irish, they were still tasty. Likewise the side salad (the third part of the trio) did not inspire me to speak with a lilt or order a Guinness but it was tasty enough. My friends were all happy with their (less than Irish seeming) food and beer selections too. Also the kitchen was fast to get our orders out.
(4)Kim M.
I was here recently for a fundraising event being held by a non-profit I am involved in. The event itself went fine, but the space for this kind of thing was not ideal. They had us upstairs with our own bar which was fine, except there was only one bartender serving us. We were holding a raffle and the space really did not lend itself to this kind of set up, most like our fault. However, I think the restaurant could have helped more in terms of giving the bar tender some help and having a server for us. We ordered food and it took a really long time to come, and the two staff members total we had helping us seemed a bit overwhelmed. Good prices on beer- the food was nothing to write home about at all. The nachos were a bit soggy, chicken sandwich was just OK.
(2)Rebecca S.
i won't eat here again. i wasn't expecting much because it's pub food after all. we basically left our $28.00 lunch untouched.
(1)Vanessa M.
Typically dive barish, but great happy hour and great drinks. We stopped here on our Big Red Pedal Tour and had a fun time. We didn't try food and not sure that I would aside from appetizers if we go back.
(3)Shannon C.
I wasn't feeling my best when I went so I wasn't able to fully experience it. The food was pretty good, the fries were large in quantity and everyone liked them, including me. I would really like to try a specialty drink or two next time I go. The location was great and the inside was really pretty. I hope to head back soon!
(3)Alexis S.
GREAT place to watch some world cup soccer! The St James fries were very tasty.
(4)Dan S.
Irish Pub is a standard Philly pub serving a few draft and bottled beverages. They have outdoor seating which is nice. I enjoyed my $6 strong ale though that was the only beer on the list I would of purchased. I also tried the nachos with a spicy cheese sauce. They were nothing to write home about, but they were definitely ok.
(3)Phil C.
Honestly coming from a rich Irish heritage in Buffalo, this by far is the best Irish pub I could of stumbled on. Great to take any family member from young to old to enjoy celebrating good food and drink. We received our food in about 10 minutes after ordering. P.S order their local draft. And your gonna want the server to take a picture of your group to remember such a wonderful experience.
(5)Marlyn V.
I came here for a drink and there was maybe 15 people in the whole place. So you would think that the service would be on point....sike, it wasn't. First they sat us under a leaking pipe...then we finally got our beers, drank them and waited....... Then waited..... She never came to check if we wanted another round, if we had walked out, if she wanted a tip. She stood around with her other waitress friends and then actually walked right past us talking on the phone as we told the hostess to get her for the third time. And just in case you came here to look for a hot date....don't. The crowd was pretty rundown looking. Bye Irish Pub....forever.
(1)Michael G.
I came here for a retirement party and had a very nice time. The party was in the upstairs area which had its own bar and separate area for the food in an entirely different room. The food consisted of Caesar salad, roast beef, chicken with apple slices, mashed potatoes, carrots with string beans, and ziti. I tried each and they were good enough to go for seconds which I saw a lot of people doing. It wasn't 5-star, but better-than-average bar food! Service from our own special bar was very attentive. The clean-up crew were also spot on. Tonight on an early Friday night the place was getting packed downstairs from what I could notice as I was leaving the party. I'd recommend for some good times having drinks and some food with friends to come to Irish Pub.
(3)Bob B.
Love Irish pub, great memories of Dublin Dave. Love, Bob Forensicpiccop@aol.com Food and company are great.
(4)Christine R.
No Guinness or Smithwicks or Kilkenny? And a super-Americanized menu? What kind of Irish pub is this? not true to its name, therefore, disappointing. Overall experience was equally underwhelming for dinner.
(1)Peter K.
Had food poisining due to their roast of lamb which wasnt more than basically a kebab served on a hamburger bun.
(1)Karen M.
The food was good. Service fine. Real complaint was the beer quality. Heading to the table scoped out the taps on the way passed the bar and saw Guinness. A pleasant surprise when the bar menu said Murphy's Stout! After a 3 week visit to Ireland, I was looking forward to a nice familiar pint. Unfortunately, it was the worst pint of Murphy's! Tasted like Guinness to me, my trusty companion, a true Guinness fan confirmed my suspicion. Waitress said that it was Murphy's. So either a lousy keg of Murphy's or truly Guinness on tap!
(3)Colin K.
Came here with a friend for some drinks, must say I wasn't expecting to see so many people on a cold winter Philly Monday night. Was pretty impressed. Good service from the bartender, pretty decent drink prices for downtown. Didn't eat the food so I can't attest as to the restaurant side of the place, but the pictures others have posted look pretty good! Would definitely stop in next time I'm in Center City.
(4)Michael A.
Below average food and below average service for average prices. Go across the street to Moriartti's.
(2)Lauren S.
Irish Pub is your standard Irish themed bar. Basic Bar food, not amazing not terrible, defiantly not healthy. But if you looking for a wings, nacho, fires type place this is it. Beer list isn't bad they have some seasonal rotations on the draft list. Most times I've been the service has been above average for this type of establishment. I like the bar interior, the high ceiling make you feel like you in a more open space. There a decent amount of standing room and enough TVs to catch a game. I'd definitely recommend this place for drinking over eating.
(3)Jean M.
Went there today. Got fish and chips. Coleslaw was a sugary mess. Fish was greasy and tasteless. The server spilled cocktail sauce on my companion when she picked up the dishes and mindlessly never noticed. It was a lot of red sauce, ruining his beige jacket. Avoid this place. It is horrible.
(1)Mike K.
not much irish about it. only 4 entrees were irish. so i tried the meatloaf sandwich. meatloaf must have been left over from lunch, but the gravy was ok. if there were sauteed mushrooms on it, i could not find them. the the roll it was on needed a hack saw. i told the guy who asked, and all he said was sorry.. service barely so-so. very noisy
(2)Christin M.
Super accommodating and friendly! My friend and I stopped in here on a whim in the hopes that they would be showing (or, be kind enough to show) the college basketball game we wanted to watch. The staff gladly changed one of their flat screens to the game for us. Special shout out to Kelly and Colleen! They totally made the game watch experience for us. We ordered drinks and food throughout the game (solid Bloody Mary's, good beer selection on tap, and awesome wings).
(4)John J.
Much better in the area. Weak tap selection and I mean weak. Best part is the front window to street watch. You won't get an Irish vibe here.
(1)Kellie T.
Great place!! Wonderful service!! They are so fast and the food is really good! For the price it's above and beyond what you would expect. The portion sizes are big and a great beer selection. 18 on tap and most are crafts. We had the chicken thumbs (huge chicken fingers with their homemade honey mustard that you havnt tasted before!!) I recommend trying them! The shepherds pie was the best I ever had! I want to go back to try their lunch specials. Great deals during the week Monday - Friday ranging from a $5 soup and whole sandwich to a specialty sandwich no more then $8. This spot is a place to check out!
(5)R K.
Beer selection could have been better. Pierogies were delicious. Nachos were just ok. We came on a Sat afternoon and the place was very quiet. The bar was pretty big which was nice and they had some good high top tables along the window by the street. Makes for some good people watching.
(3)Gabby M.
The food is okay but nothing special. The beer selection is also kind of disappointing for a pub. It is a cool place to hang out but I would not expect much from the food or drinks.
(2)Matt C.
I met my wife here. I mean, I knew here before here, but we got drunk here and the rest is history. This is a loud bar, with lots of yutes drinking lots of brews. I have been nearly vomited on, had a stranger bawl on my shoulder about how her boyfriend was being a total jerk, and it took another drunk patron a few minutes to realize I didn't speak Russian (yeah it was a weird conversation). I love this bar though. If you want a quieter night, try and get there a bit earlier and grab one of those coveted tables near the front windows. If the night is warm, those windows are opened and it helps cut the noise and shenanigans down to a minimum, and you can still enjoy the city life. I will keep comin back.
(4)Alyssa D.
I've been wanting to go to The Irish Pub all year long! I pass it everyday on the way to work and was attracted to its carefree atmosphere. I finally was able to eat there with my roommates this past week during Happy Hour and it was amazing. In addition to their awesome drink specials, their food is delicious. I highly recommend the BLT Grilled Cheese. It could be the best thing I've eaten all semester. I am still determined to make it to the bar at night to witness the difference in atmosphere but my friends who have been their have enjoyed it too! I told my mom about it and it turns out she used to go there all the time too! Its been around forever and is great! More people need to know and go to this bar!
(5)Joe K.
I have been coming to Irish Pub since I moved to Philly in 2010 and I have never had a bad experience. It's consistent, affordable, hospitable and Dustin is one of the nicest people I have ever met. He's genuine and you can tell he loves what he does. Next Friday, go to IP, you won't be sorry.
(4)Brian Y.
This has been and still is one of the best bars and restaurants in the city. The food is great, there are many great beers, and the atmosphere is awesome. I choose this bar over any other in the area. The other location at 20th street is just as good as well!
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