Hard to park but go around back to do it. Quite little Irish pub. They also serve food. Have a Guinne and enjoy
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Jason M.
This is an awesome little corner bar. Granted I live 30 seconds from it, but having it there is a gem. The food is awesome, the atmosphere is what it's supposed to be, a chill, laid back divey Irish bar. If you want upscale and martini's go to Rittenhouse, if you want good food, a solid beer selection, and great people from the neighborhood then you have found the place you want to be.
(5)
Amina W.
I think that while Kelliann's looks like it would only be good for a few cheap bud lights and and standard bar fare, it deserves a lot more credit than that. Considering everything in Fairmount is getting pricier by the second, Kelliann's has remained true to it's dive bar feel while consistently serving up some good, quality better-than-bar-food. Their selection of sandwiches (um, chicken breast sandwich with asparagus... hello lovah) is great and they're all reasonably priced. Their fries are always super crispy and thin, and their happy hour specials are great. This is most definitely my favorite spot for a last minute meal.
(4)
Jonathan M.
If it is one place i miss it is def kelliann's bar. We used to live a few blocks from there and it was a great place to go have some drinks and take up the touch tunes. We used to shove $60 in it and play next haha. We will be sure to stop in and see all our fav bartenders soon. We will miss Pat and all the bartenders!
(5)
David L.
Have worked in the area for 3 years and have passed over this place many times. Wow, was I WRONG. Great selection of beers on tap, simple and tasty (and reasonably priced) menu. I highly recommend the Blackened Chicken with Roasted Pepper and Provolone. It's one of the best I've ever had.
(5)
Autumn E.
Thanks for being not busy during Erin Express. I didn't have to wait a single moment to use your restroom, it wasn't too busy, I didn't get drinks but I heard they were affordable, and your buffalo wings were to die for. Also, best blue cheese to come with buffalo wings I've ever had at a bar. Your fries were tiny and greasy and yet they had an allure to them. This was my favorite stop, my longest stop, and I hope to come back many times, regardless of your trek from my West Philadelphia apartment. Charming crowd, also.
(4)
Sophia S.
Great neighborhood bar. Tap list is good--normal stuff plus some nice options like victory or yards. I have long been a fan of the wings here. They are just crispy enough and have a good sauce. I will say, however, the last batch I had could have been meatier. I also recently tried out their sandwhiches and other people at my group got salads. Great value for $7-8 per plate. Nothing gourmet, but better than the average neighborhood bar food. I would definitely come back here for a low key dinner. Plus, lots of outdoor seating.
(4)
JAMEZ Z.
Always fun! Great food and beer selection awesome staff. My favorite bar/restaurant in PA.
(5)
Christian M.
Just went here yesterday with 5 friends and we were looking for a place to sit down and eat and have a few beers in the neighborhood. Place is small and cramped inside, very little room between the tables and chairs if you're sitting down to eat. When we sat down, you could tell the waitress was a little out of it, and frankly a bit rude. It took her a while to get drink orders, and sadly you could tell it was just her serving everyone at both the bar and the tables and was frustrated. She seemed taken aback when I asked if they used peanut oil, and also when my friend wanted to order TWO pork sandwiches for himself, as if no one ever had done that before. He's got a bit of a big appetite, and did eat them. But if someone is wanting to spend money, why question them? It took her a long time to get our orders, though I will say that we were waiting for a friend to show up. They definitely need to hire some more help in here. The menus also weren't updated. My friend tried to order a flatbread only to be told that they didn't serve that anymore by the waitress and it was on the menu by mistake and hasn't been served in 3 years(!!) along with a bunch of other items that weren't there. At that point, why not print out a new menu? The food itself was blah. A few of us, myself included got cheesesteaks. The bread I must say was pretty good and so was the cheesesteak, but the fries were overcooked and bad. My friend complained about the taste of the soda he ordered. I paid $7.50 for the cheesesteak though, which was not bad. Overall the prices were good, which was a plus. They also have a pretty nice selection of beers and liquor. I'm surprised that this place has such good reviews. It's not a particularly nice-looking bar or spacious, food wasn't good, and neither was the service. It wasn't terrible, but we probably won't be going back.
(2)
Hali R.
This place definitely smelled like an old bar rag but I enjoyed myself. They make a decent burger and they have a great draft selection. The bartender was really friendly and fast. I'd come back.
(3)
Shannon R.
I've lived next to Kellians for 6 years. We frequent Quizzo and love Damon. The service is usually pretty good and if you come here on a semi-regular basis, they will learn your faces and your orders pretty quick. It's like a neighborhood Cheers. It can be loud on game nights and during Pub Crawl weekends but it's a neighborhood pub. Food is not great. Fries are a good stand-by.
(4)
Kim A.
Good food, laid back atmosphere. Came here on a Tuesday night for the first time. I got the chicken Caesar wrap and my boyfriend got the chicken buffalo sandwich. Both were very yummy and affordable.
(4)
Sunny M.
Local neighborhood bar with a ton of "regulars" giving Kelliann's that Cheers type feel to it. As with most of our bars we have our favorite bartender, Lindsay W, who provides excellent service and is always super friendly. She always brings in a decent crowd as she seems to be part of the regular crew that hangs there. Kelliann's is a great lunch spot as they bring your food out in a very timely fashion. The tables set outside along the perimeter of the bar are great for sitting with friends and relaxing with a beer, or 5. Lol.
(5)
Dominique S.
This bar and grill is located a block away from CCP main campus. Try the Salmon BLT. I learned it's only available seasonally. I come here relatively frequently for lunch. I love the bartender that usually there at this time. He automatically lets me know if the Salmon BLT if available that day, which I love. Lol. Service is good and pretty quick, esp since my lunch break is only for an hour. Haven't been here during happy hour or evening hours, so I can't give a rating for those hours and service.
(4)
Jennifer F.
While I love this place for the closeness to my house and the awesome wings the service SUCKS!! There aren't enough people working so while the bartender does try their best they just can't handle the amount of people. Neighborhood dive bar that needs more staff.
(2)
Grace P.
Very nice crowd here. First visit was tonight. Person running the bar was great, super easy to talk to and super fast about helping us. We got one special beer and two coke&Rums for me and they were both spectacular. Strong but still not that terrible aftertaste coughing or anything. Very smooth. Crowd was nice and seemed a little busy but friendly. Definitely coming here again. Hopefully tomorrow night.
(5)
Walter T.
Kellyann's has bar food that is really good. Their portions are very generous, enough for leftovers for a second day. Their French onion soup is topped with cheese and croutons. We liked their meat loaf with mashed potatoes - comfort food. Staff is friendly and happy to help. Nice neighborhood feel across from Community College, the Colonnade and Masterman school.
(4)
Meredith S.
I come here often before softball games. Dive bar-ish scene which is right up my alley, complete with photohunt and outdoor seating. It's a very relaxed atmosphere so sometimes it's hard to get the bartenders attention. My advice, stick to the beer and wine and stay away from mixed drinks. Numerous times they get the order wrong and the pours are just way off..most times leaving the drink way too strong to enjoy. For food, I've had the burger and wings. The burger was cooked correctly and the ciabatta bun was amazing. Sometimes the bun overpowered the burger but that's OK. And no complaints with the wings. You can't beat the prices here... $7 for a burger with fries. I mean come on. I loved it. I'll probably stick to just drinking here as it's dirty inside and sometimes not conducive to eating a full meal, for me at least. I'll keep coming back before games.
(4)
Roman N.
Great neighborhood spot. Must try the burger! Tasty food, good service and moderately priced beer. Strong drinks and nice patrons.A little small, and a bit dive-like, but still very nice place during the week!
(4)
R E.
I came in for dinner on a Friday night and got the buffalo chicken sandwich and fries. The meal was really good and I was all-around satisfied. Unfortunately, on Sunday night I ordered the exact same meal. The sandwich was significantly smaller, came on not-as-good bread, and they forgot the side of blue cheese (or ranch? I wasn't sure). As an extra little treat, I found a sharp piece of metal in my fries.
(2)
Chrissy F.
Best wings I ever had!!! Very crispy outside; juicy inside. Burger and chicken club very good as well. Worth a trip to North Philly
(5)
Jonas O.
Kelliann's is a go-to buffalo wing spot for a lot of people, myself included. They are not huge, but always good quality and the sauce is terrific. They are in my top 3 wings in Philadelphia, definitely a contender for #1. Other menu items that friends have had here have been decent. Never a complaint. I like the outside seating when it is nice out; it's a nice area of town. The inside is pleasant as well. Good place to watch sports. Good draught beer list. Legitimate Guiness pour. Usually not packed, and as far as I can tell the clientele is friendly. My servers have always been friendly.
(4)
Tempest M.
I didn't come here expecting anything. A friend promised me wings and a beer on a Friday night. I walked away from Kellianns having eaten one of the best pork tenderloin sandwiches ever. I'm hooked!!
(5)
Dave M.
Nice bar. Decent craft beet selection. Asked dude on way in about the wings, gave me the thumbs up, so I ordered them. Appropriately sized, cooked correctly, and spicy (I ordered hot). Not suicide hot, but they don't claim to be. Hot sauce was good but seemed jarred. If hot sauce tasted legit I'd give 5 stars.
(4)
Matt D.
We just moved to the neighborhood and decided to catch a late dinner with drinks here a few nights ago. Everything about this place is three-star worthy: They have a decent selection of beers on tap, but they're a little overpriced. A pet peeve of mine is not having much of a description of the craft beers, and Kelliann's falls victim to this mistake. The food menu is nice for a late night bar meal. Everything is grilled or fried, so don't expect anything too fancily prepared. The star of the menu is the meatloaf. It's delicious, grilled, and moist. The spinach and fries are excellent as well, but it would be nice to see a mash or mac n' cheese as an option. All the sandwiches are good, but not great, and the wings very good (a little hotter than you may expect). Nothing wrong with Kelliann's, but nothing extraordinary enough to make this my go-to bar. The exploration will continue.
(3)
Mali D.
How does this place get more than a couple of stars for its average? It's overpriced and feels dirty. I went on a Saturday late night in the winter and it was nearly empty, yet my friend and I were ignored by the bartender for over 5 minutes before we finally got to order our $5 lagers. There food was not appealing. No ambience at all; it's not a dive, yet doesn't have any other personality either.
(1)
Allyson T.
I like their pierogies. The food is average but the menus changes with the season. The price of beer is pretty fair- don't order mixed drinks. It is nice to sit outside in the fall to watch people pass by at night. It can get loud and it can get a bit obnoxious outside, but it's not their fault. City View Pizza is right next door. It's a good bar to go to when you don't feel like dealing with fancy menus and people. It's the grit bar. P.S. The old trough is under the bar, take a looksie at it because it is cool- but beware, the actual bathroom is tiny.
(3)
Frank C.
There is a reason this place got only 4 stars. The men's room is really small. I have a 54 inch waist and I had a hard time turning around. Other than that I liked the place.
(4)
Erica S.
Good beer selection, awesome staff, quick service and phenomenal cheesteaks make this my favorite Irish bar in the city. Definitely worth checking out!
(5)
Deann M.
Small place, pretty packed for lunch, one bartender/server was helping everyone in the whole place. I thought he did an excellent job staying on top of everyone and we got our order taken and our food fairly quickly. Unfortunately the special burger (with blue cheese and bacon) was just okay. I ordered mine medium and it was well done, so it was a bit dry for my tastes. The bun was a little tough too. My friend ordered the same thing as I did but asked for no cheese, so instead of charging the same price as the special ($6.95 I think) he charged her for a hamburger with bacon on it ($10 for the hamburger and $2 for the bacon). Soooo, she got less stuff on it and paid almost twice as much? LAME. I'd give the server 4 stars for his quick service, but the food wasn't that great and the pricing policy sucks.
(2)
Dan A.
I've eaten here several times with coworkers. When it comes to ordering, I can only choice between a salad or two. The menu is not vegetarian friendly. I make it a point to ask if there are any substitutions they can make. My hope is that they just received some veggie burgers in the kitchen. And that it's not been added to the menu yet. But everything time, I'm left with picking between two salads. With earth day a few weeks away, my hope is that they'll add some green meatless options to the menu. And if they do, I'll happily try them and update this review.
(2)
Andy-Long L.
Went here, had a pint and some wings. The wings were average, not anything spectacular like the menu would have you believe. Small place, but nice to go watch the game at.
(2)
Missy B.
The food was pretty good for bar food! However, I got the hard pear cider to drink and it was flat and not good. It is a good place to go and relax and have a drink
(3)
Andrea F.
This review is solely for the buffalo wings and I only took a star off because every time I go in this place, the smell of the bathroom hits me in the face. Having grown up in Scranton, I'm spoiled when it comes to wings. They should be meaty and succulent on the bone, have crispy skin, and a moderate slathering of buffalo sauce with an after kick of vinegar on the palate. Kelliann's achieves all of this. Served with delicious bleu cheese and a helping of celery, you can't go wrong. I've tried the wings from two others that claim to be the kings of Philly pub fare (McGillin's Ale House and Moriarty's Pub) and neither matched up. If you're looking for great buffalo wings, this is the place for sure.
(4)
Kyle M.
Once again, the champ has returned. In my hey day, I have received bean pies, e-winks and kisses, and in person airborne high fives for my highly erotic Philly reviews. Bros, stop it. I'm rockin Allen Edmonds. I cant be about my hangtime in some oxfords. Real talk though, REVIEWS. I miss that feeling. I miss that passion. That euphoria. The three corporate jobs that I have admittedly drained my energy, but im off that. I've decided to step up my stamina for you, because I love you. Yall my homeskillets, and we're about to get it poppin and get it greasy and put on our game faces. KelliAnns. I like Kellianns. I used to live in Sierra Leone, lookin for diamonds for Kanye, but now I live next door to Kellianns. Life is a bitch. Beers next door to my residence? Automatic three stars. Whorehouse? Are the women clean? No. Ugh.. But wait hold up.. do you sell beers? Yes! Automatic three stars. TL;DR : BEER = 3 STARS. On forward. The interior of kellianns is well designed. I love the way I look, no menswearhouse., yah mean. Im forever suited and booted, so the ability to look/wink/point and nod at myself in a large ass mirror with a hoegaarden is a plus. Forget the people here. Its all about you. It's so all about you. Like Batmans parents, this place is DEEAAADDD. FOREVER. I just got off work, and I walked into this place with my left hand wrapped around my chin all like "God DAYUM, how can I increase the traffic in this muhsucka." I quickly disregarded those thoughts. I'm OFF WORK. I wanna just chilll... to the next episode. Im out here now, 6:37, Wednesday June 20th, 2012, in a cheap ass chair outside that's bruising this very masculine and .... flat behind... Wait this girl just passed me with some dirty ass chucks.. [face_mischief] And im trying to grasp the appeal of this place. Def not a destination spot. Def not a spot where you can drink around interesting people. Def not a spot where you can bring friends. Well, unless you hate your friends. They'll be glancing at their wrists.. err excuse me.. it's 2012, looking at their cell phones for the time, like, " Yo, bro, finish dat drink so we can roll." And you're all like "whoa whoa.. this place is kinda nic.." And they'll all simultaneously shake their heads no. And you cant say anything. You just accept your loss, and just walk away. Just walk away.
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Walter K.
I've ridden my bike past Kelliann's at least a hundred times. And while that's no exaggeration, I didn't know the name of this place until I visited last week. If you're unclear of the spot I'm referring to, you may know it as I did: "Crappy Irish place on the corner of 16th and Spring Garden." But my previous title and judgement were way off the mark. This place is pretty small; a long bar greats you at the door and runs almost the entire length of the skinny space. Some outdoor seating surely helps this place from seeming too crowded. Upon entering, I looked towards the taps to judge the place. Some regular locals, plus Sam Adams, a few Irish brews, and the real star of the day, Spaten Octoberfest. This is a tasty beer, and at $5 for a 20 oz mug (in proper glassware, if that's your thing) it was a great deal. Overall, the beer list is nothing special, but you should be able to find something that will pacify if not satisfy. The place doesn't have much atmosphere for itself, but it surely has an interesting collection of patrons. Off duty nurses, construction workers, staff and students from nearby CCP, and folks like myself are elbow to elbow at the bar. To help me feel more at home, our bartender was friendly welcoming, and attentive. Looking at the menu, I received the biggest shock. Almost everything on the menu was between 5 and 7 dollars, and included items such as a cheeseburger, turkey club, 10 piece chicken wings, steak sandwich, and the likes. Not incredible food, but decent food at a good price. I had a few wings, which were solidly average, but enjoyable. The turkey club was also good, and included a ridiculous amount of sliced turkey, and was topped with cheese. I'd eat here again. Bottom Line: Kelliann's isn't amazing. But the good deals on food and beer, coupled with good service and real people make this an enjoyable joint. Everyone should at least give it a chance.
(4)
Therese M.
Have been back here twice for lunch... ordered the grilled chicken salad w/cranberries, goat cheese, and pecans on both occasions. So good and bonus points for being good for you. My coworkers have ordered various sandwiches which they really liked. A solid option for lunch.
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Max I.
Sat at bar. Ordered a burger off the specials menu that had long hots (the pepper) in it. It was slammin. The fries were really thin/crispy/great as well. The beer was wet! Outdoor seating looked cool! Yeah, eatin food!
(5)
Mike B.
With the bar being across the street from my apartment I find myself here pretty often. The wings are great and the beer selection is solid. It's what a corner bar should be. There's typically only 1 bartender/server so when it get busy you'll have to wait a while for drinks. It's definitely worth visiting, try the wings, you won't be disappointed.
(4)
Will L.
Decent prices and good location for center city and Fairmount people, but awful cheese fries.
(3)
Three R.
Every morning I walk by Kellianns and noticed the delivery of bread. On a few occasion all of the bread was thrown across the floor. I don't step foot in the place anymore. The bathrooms are nasty.
(2)
Angela E.
Oh Kelliann's- how I love thee. We used to come here all the time, back when the ceiling was disgusting, the bathrooms were deplorable, and the food was close to a miracle considering the size of the kitchen. Then there was a small fire, which might have been their saving grace, as they took that time they had to close to make some much-need repairs! They redid the ceilings, took the dark green shutters off of the windows (I see the light!), and spruced up the bathrooms (to include no longer being able to hear the opposite sex peeing...). The kitchen is still tiny and the food is still great. The beers are your standard selection with a few craft beers in the coolers. I'm partial to the chicken cheese steaks, the coconut shrimp salad special, and the meatloaf special. They have a rotating specials menu, the bartenders bust their butts to make sure you don't go thirsty, and the crowd is downright congenial, very much like Cheers and NORM! Special Note: There's outdoor seating! Also, they have a local artist's work on the walls and they are usually impressive. There's a long mirror behind the bar, so you can usually catch a glimpse of everything behind you no matter where you're sitting. Also, they have one of those new-fangled bar games thats hooked up to the digital jukebox :-) Perfect for when your significant other starts getting hammered and ignoring you...
(5)
Sarah G.
Great corner bar, friendly bartenders, and relaxing atmosphere. This bar is the quintessential neighborhood corner bar. They serve my favorite irish whiskey, Clontarf, which very few Irish bars in Philly actually have. Haven't had anything but a great time here, can't wait to go again!
(4)
Bill M.
At 75% Irish I usually find myself having a profound and utter distaste for off Irish pub's. But I found this Kelliann's (I feel like the West Philly one could be another story) to be a chill little pub. It might have been the random and fun crew that I was with, the Bacardi mask that made the rounds, The round of Irish Car Bombs, or the Madonnathon on the jukebox courtesy of Big Drew doing the the talking. But I'd even say it's perfect for a good weekend gathering. The bartenders definitely hooked up some spot on service. The beer varieties were good and plentiful. And even though I don't really get the fuss behind sliders (they look like White Castle) the food did look mighty tasty. The bar has a colorful group of regulars that like to dance to random songs too. I think I'll be back.
(4)
Karen F.
Surprisingly good food here. Especially for a local bar. We had salads with grilled chicken, pecans, dried cranberries and goat cheese crumbles. All for $6.95. It does reek of beer though. And the service was excellent. A cool lady bartender with "Trust Me" and 2 crossed handguns tattooed across her chest. She was cool! Considering that I now work right across the street, I will likely be a lunch time regular.
(4)
Dan G.
I have mixed feelings about this bar. The food is always great, and honestly if I'm going out with the intent to eat (as opposed to environment/drink specials) then I tend to choose this spot. The drinks are average priced, and the bartenders are either great or not so much. The place has a pretty nice feel to it, and plenty of outside seating. I don't think I've ever seen this place packed which to me is nice. But what gets me is the music. I've considered leaving earlier than I wanted to a number of times because I just couldn't stand the music. So every time I've been there I've popped in for a quick bite and a couple beers, and split.
(3)
Tom T.
I was a pretty frequent guest at Kelliann's before I burned some bridges, and then well Kelliann's burned down...no connection... But this spot is pretty solid as long as the crowd isn't whack, that said on a good night you could pretty much dictate the vibe, which is always a good thing. The owners a drunk too, so talk to him and he'll throw you a couple of drinks. Warning: watch out for egocentric bartenders.
(4)
Tom D.
It's back open again! Dig! So if I were to write a review about it, let me share this: cleanliness is godliness. In this area, Kelliann's has improved considerably. The bathroom is still small, but feels much cleaner, and isn't that what you really want from a bathroom? And though the bar has just been varnished, and that might explain it, it doesn't smell like rancid beer. I mean, I never noticed it... I may have been too close. Frankly, I never cared. It's about booze. Otherwise same bar, same crowd, same things I've missed for over a month. Good to be back, hope to see you here!
(5)
Beth R.
After our Philly sports club football game on Saturday, we were in the mood for some day drinking, preferably outside. So we came to Kelliann's. 1. Outdoor seating (and lots of it) 2. Simple, to the point menu with all the basics 3. Food is good..their mozzarella sticks are some of my favorites in Philly 4. After reopening post-fire, the inside is very similar to pre-fire, only shiny and new.
(3)
Jack I.
My local watering hole in the closest proximity to my house- I had spent a great deal of time at KA's upon returning from Germany. An argument could be made on whether or not KA's is qualified as a 'dive bar' (not said negatively) or 'Irish pub' or even just a 'corner bar' it's all of these and none of them. I'm reviewing this after they have done some remodeling from a fire that happened a few weeks prior and let me tell you that any of the information below about the place being too dark has been fixed. Now that the bars are off the windows and the shudders replaced the atmosphere is bright and airy. Standard prices apply- and pretty good wings every time I stop in. Not the best but defiantly above par. If it's your first time at KA's you will get the impression that everyone knows each other- which they do... but they are open to new blood so don't be surprised if you are some interesting conversations by nights end. Defiantly a worthwhile stop for pre-gaming or an early meet up with friends.
(4)
Nick C.
The Ultimate Irish Corner Bar. Maybe the McSorley's of Philadelphia? Went there for the first time today and was very impressed. Kelliann's attracts a diverse crowd that included business people, carpenters, college students and everything inbetween. The bar looks inviting the the subway tile floors remind me of New York City. Since this was only lunch, my table had only food. I opted for the barbecue cheddar chicken sandwich and fries. My chicken was a nice portion of white breast of chicken and was actually grilled and not just put on a stove top. The barbecue sause was a little lacking, but the chicken had great flavoring from the grill. The fries were also amazing as they had a flavor tinge of McDonald's fries (and yes that is a good thing). The fries were thin and crispy and seemed to be homemade (can anyone verify this?). Service was adequate and most tables were occupied. Definitely a great place for lunch or possibly happy hour in that neighborhood.
(4)
Mary R.
Kelliann's, a.k.a "Smellyann's," is a great neighborhood bar: always reliable for Philly sports games, late-night eats, early-morning cocktails, or even drinks with your dog (they're pet friendly!). And to the reviewer who noted that they were not vegetarian-friendly: they now offer a delicious asparagus & mozzarella sandwich with pickled long-hot peppers. It's often on the specials menu, but even if you don't see it there, the chef will be glad to make it for you as long as they have fresh asparagus in-stock.
(4)
Marcel M.
Came in tonight to grab a late night beer. It was stone dead, maybe 10 people in there yet the bartender took a strong 5-7 minutes to even acknowledge my existence. He finally strolled over to ask me what I wanted. It was close to last call and I had finished my first Hoegarrden fairly quickly. I expected him to be a little more attentive considering there were only 5-7 people actually seated at the bar. Anyway, I had 2 Hoegarrdens and left. I guess an alright place to grab a beer if you live close but definitely not a destination place you make plans to go to. Overall a disappointment each of the 3 times I've come here post-fire and partial renovation.
(2)
Rachel S.
I'm finally getting around to reviewing this place. I'm lazy. It is what it is: A true neighborhood bar. The best part of Kelliann's is that it doesn't try to be something it's not -- and I like that. I've been going here since the mid 90's. In the past few years, though, it's really come into it's own. I know 90% of the people that frequent this place. I can go on any night, by myself, and know I will run into friends and neighbors... and we'll hang out, chew the fat and get sauced. I don't get that community feeling from any other bar in our neighborhood. The prices are really reasonable and the food is good, cheap bar fare with large portions. I recommend the Ahi Tuna Burger with spicy mayo, the Cranberry Salad w/ chicken and goat cheese, and the Sliders. All the bartenders know how to make a really good cocktail.
(4)
Meg C.
It is about time I laid down a serious review for Kelliann's. I have lost enough rounds of Quizzo here to be able to assess the situation. First off, the space is small and the tables tend to be close together. During busy nights, it can get a bit cramped. However, the friendly patrons make the tight squeeze feel less awkward. Like Meredith said, this is a neighborly bar whose customers are almost always from our hood. That said, Kelliann's is not at all pretentious or trying to be a gastropub (thank god). The food tends to be good and cheap. The sliders are great, they come with fresh-cut fries and they're only $6. I also had a grilled tuna burger here that was wonderful with the spicy sauce with which it was served. Salads are surprisingly fresh and the portions are generous. The beer menu is the usual suspects- Yards, Guinness, Yuengling, Sam Adams, ect. However, Deb is a great bartender. She mixes strong drinks with precision and speed.
(4)
Meredith K.
Since Kelliann's is in close proximity to my apartment, I find myself in here pretty often for late-night drinks on weekends. However, it wasn't until this past Wednesday that I realized I should have been coming here every week. One word: Quizzo! Had the lovely Meg C. never informed me of this phenomenon, it probably would have taken much longer to pop my Quizzo cherry. Let me just tell you, it was everything I had always dreamed it would be (without the pain, bleeding, or premature ejaculation!). The crowd at Kelliann's is very neighborly. In fact, I walked in on Wednesday night and was greeted by my across-the-street neighbor, which was a nice and unexpected surprise (and we just so happened to need two more people for our Quizzo team!). You won't meet a nicer bunch of locals than at this bar. I remember back to the first time I ever came here, and almost immediately upon entering I was asked by a drunken local woman for a hug. You don't experience that often in Philly. I have yet to try the food here, but if it's as good as I hear it is, I won't be too stingy in awarding it its fifth star. With friendly and attentive bar staff, reasonable drink prices, a fun-loving crowd, and a prime location, Kelliann's leaves little to be desired. As far as dive bars go, this place gets two thumbs up in my book.
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Lindsey C.
Oh Kelliann's...How I miss you. I lived a block away for 2 years and it was my local bar. It was so great to grab a quick beer after a stressful day, watch a Sunday football game there, and do weekly trivia. My favorite tradition was that on every Friday night, we would pregame there, go to Center City, and then come back on our way home. I miss how everyone there knew you and how the food was always quality and the people nice. There were always some interesting characters there. Make this your local bar! I also have the great memory of watching the Phillies win the World Series in this bar, which pushed it from a 4 star to a 5 star:)
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Greg B.
Things you need to know: At 9:00pm the wings are only 25 cents a piece. Grab a plate--they're tasty, and the celery is fresh. The chowder is not amazing, but it is good. Lager here is $3.50 a glass, and most other taps are $5.00. Pretty average pricing if you ask me. The place was packed last Tuesday when I went for the first time. There is a lot of bar space, though, and a bunch of tables. Be prepared to stand, like most of the patrons. The jukebox is one of those modern Internet variations. Get ready for a wide variety of tunes. The bathrooms are small, and pretty nasty, but the graffiti more than makes up for it. Great clientele, too. Definitely not the hippest place, though it's no drag either. Twenty-somethings and older made up the crowd, making for a rather mature, up-beat atmosphere.
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Chrissy R.
I had a load of fun here. There was just a "normal" crowd. I asked the bartender if it was normally not so busy on Fridays and he said it was the summer crowd. Still I like me a dead bar in the summer. Keeps the jerks at bay. They have a satellite jukebox which means that Big Drew can scare the squares with a Madonnathon and other not super straight music. It was fun. I bought 6 sliders instead of 3 because i felt HUNGRY. 3 hit the spot just fine though and other people finished the rest. They were really good sliders though. They were all cooked medium rare.. not over broiled like most places. Overall...would go back again and again.
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Karen E.
Nice dive with good cheap drinks. Good outside seating in the summer. I wouldnt recommend dinner here though
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Christopher S.
Great for a few beers and some bar food. The jumbo lump crabcake is a bit of a misnomer, but what did I expect at an Irish pub?? The rest of the food was pretty decent. The outdoor seating is a plus!
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Nikki B.
I'm here right now and the music is great, the food is great. And I'm loving the blackened shrimp Caesar salad. My hubby absolutely loves the wings and the bartender/ waitress is so nice. I will definitely come back if I am in the area.
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Ryan A.
I used to live a block from this place, they have really good burgers and fries, three huge tv's, and a neighborhood feel. We used to pregame here because they put a decent amount of liquor in mixed drinks and they are super cheap.
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Kristin S.
I work across the street and this is by far my favorite place - the spicy steak salad is to die for and I get every time...the music is always diverse and awesome and the service and atmosphere are friendly and relaxing. We even bring our latops and sit at the bar to work on stuff.
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Brian L.
Had a beer with a couple of friends the other day here. It's a cozy, small place with a couple of outdoor tables. The bartender was friendly too. I should come back for this Quizzo that Meg and Meredith are talking about.
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Chrissy R.
I love Kelliann's. It's been my regular hangout since I moved here almost 5 years ago. We've lived in the Spring Garden District for the majority of our time here, so my boyfriend and I just like to walk over to Kelliann's for a hangout. Personally, I do NOT like college crowds. I prefer to go places where I can feel relaxed and hangout without having to shout to be heard. Kelliann's can *usually* provide that, with the occasional mess of people. I'm not really sure what brings them -- it feels really random to me. But I guess that's a good, because it shows that the bar attracts a really diverse crowd. I've been there when it was just a few guys sitting around after work watching a hockey game; when it was filled with Eagles fans shouting drunkenly at the flat screens; when it was filled with people from the CW Building across the street, having wine after work; and when it's been filled with what seems like an overflow from the Old City crowd. Kelliann's always has really friendly, personable bartenders though, including the owner of the place who will occasionally buy a round on the house when it's a room full of regulars. The food selection is pretty good [their chicken Caesar salad is the best thing I've ever eaten], though they close the kitchen pretty early [around 10 or so, I think]. As far as entertainment, they have a live band there every Sunday night, and the rest of the time it's between the radio, jukebox [if the patrons are feeding it], or whatever sporting event is on the flat screens. My only problem with the place is the size -- it's a teeny little Celtic bar and the very definition of a hole int he wall. But it's definitely always clean and crisp.
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Jim M.
This is one of the first places I went to after I moved to the city. I've had several items from the menu and liked everything but the crab soup. My favorite is probably the blackened burger with hand cut french fries. They have several beers on tap, including two of my favorites, Guinness and Blue Moon. As far as liquor selection they seem to have just about anything you could possibly drink. What's really cool about this place is that it doesn't matter where you are from. If you hang out here and talk to people, they will talk back to you. You won't be ignored or made to feel uncomfortable. Its a real nice atmosphere. There are a couple of regulars in just about every day if not every day on the weekend so you always end up knowing someone there. And if you are really lucky you'll get to see the crazy Trinidadian do his dance(he's really good).
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Jay J.
There is a lot to like about Kelliann's. The food is good and cheap and served late in large portions. It has a nice neighborhood bar feel. I'd describe it as a nicer dive bar, but with good food. Almost every time I go there I get good service. The beer selection is good (but not great) and they are not stingy with their liquor either. There is a sizable outside section which is handy considering the bar is rather small. My only complaints is their habit of playing commercial radio when no one is pumping money into the jukebox. I'm not picky about what music is playing in a bar, but I just don't like to listen to obnoxious commercials while i'm drinking. If you live in the neighborhood you should definitely check this place out!
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Emily C.
Good food, strong drink for cheap, and darts. Leave pretension at the door please. Yes, the fire of 2010 definitely was a good excuse to spruce up the bathroom and clear out the clutter. The strong points are still there. They've even capitalized on the event by making "We're on fire" t-shirts. I get the cranberry and goat cheese salad every time and it has yet to disappoint.
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Address :1549 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA, 19130
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey Noise Level : Average Music : Juke Box Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Wed, Thu, Fri Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Michael M.
Hard to park but go around back to do it. Quite little Irish pub. They also serve food. Have a Guinne and enjoy
(4)Jason M.
This is an awesome little corner bar. Granted I live 30 seconds from it, but having it there is a gem. The food is awesome, the atmosphere is what it's supposed to be, a chill, laid back divey Irish bar. If you want upscale and martini's go to Rittenhouse, if you want good food, a solid beer selection, and great people from the neighborhood then you have found the place you want to be.
(5)Amina W.
I think that while Kelliann's looks like it would only be good for a few cheap bud lights and and standard bar fare, it deserves a lot more credit than that. Considering everything in Fairmount is getting pricier by the second, Kelliann's has remained true to it's dive bar feel while consistently serving up some good, quality better-than-bar-food. Their selection of sandwiches (um, chicken breast sandwich with asparagus... hello lovah) is great and they're all reasonably priced. Their fries are always super crispy and thin, and their happy hour specials are great. This is most definitely my favorite spot for a last minute meal.
(4)Jonathan M.
If it is one place i miss it is def kelliann's bar. We used to live a few blocks from there and it was a great place to go have some drinks and take up the touch tunes. We used to shove $60 in it and play next haha. We will be sure to stop in and see all our fav bartenders soon. We will miss Pat and all the bartenders!
(5)David L.
Have worked in the area for 3 years and have passed over this place many times. Wow, was I WRONG. Great selection of beers on tap, simple and tasty (and reasonably priced) menu. I highly recommend the Blackened Chicken with Roasted Pepper and Provolone. It's one of the best I've ever had.
(5)Autumn E.
Thanks for being not busy during Erin Express. I didn't have to wait a single moment to use your restroom, it wasn't too busy, I didn't get drinks but I heard they were affordable, and your buffalo wings were to die for. Also, best blue cheese to come with buffalo wings I've ever had at a bar. Your fries were tiny and greasy and yet they had an allure to them. This was my favorite stop, my longest stop, and I hope to come back many times, regardless of your trek from my West Philadelphia apartment. Charming crowd, also.
(4)Sophia S.
Great neighborhood bar. Tap list is good--normal stuff plus some nice options like victory or yards. I have long been a fan of the wings here. They are just crispy enough and have a good sauce. I will say, however, the last batch I had could have been meatier. I also recently tried out their sandwhiches and other people at my group got salads. Great value for $7-8 per plate. Nothing gourmet, but better than the average neighborhood bar food. I would definitely come back here for a low key dinner. Plus, lots of outdoor seating.
(4)JAMEZ Z.
Always fun! Great food and beer selection awesome staff. My favorite bar/restaurant in PA.
(5)Christian M.
Just went here yesterday with 5 friends and we were looking for a place to sit down and eat and have a few beers in the neighborhood. Place is small and cramped inside, very little room between the tables and chairs if you're sitting down to eat. When we sat down, you could tell the waitress was a little out of it, and frankly a bit rude. It took her a while to get drink orders, and sadly you could tell it was just her serving everyone at both the bar and the tables and was frustrated. She seemed taken aback when I asked if they used peanut oil, and also when my friend wanted to order TWO pork sandwiches for himself, as if no one ever had done that before. He's got a bit of a big appetite, and did eat them. But if someone is wanting to spend money, why question them? It took her a long time to get our orders, though I will say that we were waiting for a friend to show up. They definitely need to hire some more help in here. The menus also weren't updated. My friend tried to order a flatbread only to be told that they didn't serve that anymore by the waitress and it was on the menu by mistake and hasn't been served in 3 years(!!) along with a bunch of other items that weren't there. At that point, why not print out a new menu? The food itself was blah. A few of us, myself included got cheesesteaks. The bread I must say was pretty good and so was the cheesesteak, but the fries were overcooked and bad. My friend complained about the taste of the soda he ordered. I paid $7.50 for the cheesesteak though, which was not bad. Overall the prices were good, which was a plus. They also have a pretty nice selection of beers and liquor. I'm surprised that this place has such good reviews. It's not a particularly nice-looking bar or spacious, food wasn't good, and neither was the service. It wasn't terrible, but we probably won't be going back.
(2)Hali R.
This place definitely smelled like an old bar rag but I enjoyed myself. They make a decent burger and they have a great draft selection. The bartender was really friendly and fast. I'd come back.
(3)Shannon R.
I've lived next to Kellians for 6 years. We frequent Quizzo and love Damon. The service is usually pretty good and if you come here on a semi-regular basis, they will learn your faces and your orders pretty quick. It's like a neighborhood Cheers. It can be loud on game nights and during Pub Crawl weekends but it's a neighborhood pub. Food is not great. Fries are a good stand-by.
(4)Kim A.
Good food, laid back atmosphere. Came here on a Tuesday night for the first time. I got the chicken Caesar wrap and my boyfriend got the chicken buffalo sandwich. Both were very yummy and affordable.
(4)Sunny M.
Local neighborhood bar with a ton of "regulars" giving Kelliann's that Cheers type feel to it. As with most of our bars we have our favorite bartender, Lindsay W, who provides excellent service and is always super friendly. She always brings in a decent crowd as she seems to be part of the regular crew that hangs there. Kelliann's is a great lunch spot as they bring your food out in a very timely fashion. The tables set outside along the perimeter of the bar are great for sitting with friends and relaxing with a beer, or 5. Lol.
(5)Dominique S.
This bar and grill is located a block away from CCP main campus. Try the Salmon BLT. I learned it's only available seasonally. I come here relatively frequently for lunch. I love the bartender that usually there at this time. He automatically lets me know if the Salmon BLT if available that day, which I love. Lol. Service is good and pretty quick, esp since my lunch break is only for an hour. Haven't been here during happy hour or evening hours, so I can't give a rating for those hours and service.
(4)Jennifer F.
While I love this place for the closeness to my house and the awesome wings the service SUCKS!! There aren't enough people working so while the bartender does try their best they just can't handle the amount of people. Neighborhood dive bar that needs more staff.
(2)Grace P.
Very nice crowd here. First visit was tonight. Person running the bar was great, super easy to talk to and super fast about helping us. We got one special beer and two coke&Rums for me and they were both spectacular. Strong but still not that terrible aftertaste coughing or anything. Very smooth. Crowd was nice and seemed a little busy but friendly. Definitely coming here again. Hopefully tomorrow night.
(5)Walter T.
Kellyann's has bar food that is really good. Their portions are very generous, enough for leftovers for a second day. Their French onion soup is topped with cheese and croutons. We liked their meat loaf with mashed potatoes - comfort food. Staff is friendly and happy to help. Nice neighborhood feel across from Community College, the Colonnade and Masterman school.
(4)Meredith S.
I come here often before softball games. Dive bar-ish scene which is right up my alley, complete with photohunt and outdoor seating. It's a very relaxed atmosphere so sometimes it's hard to get the bartenders attention. My advice, stick to the beer and wine and stay away from mixed drinks. Numerous times they get the order wrong and the pours are just way off..most times leaving the drink way too strong to enjoy. For food, I've had the burger and wings. The burger was cooked correctly and the ciabatta bun was amazing. Sometimes the bun overpowered the burger but that's OK. And no complaints with the wings. You can't beat the prices here... $7 for a burger with fries. I mean come on. I loved it. I'll probably stick to just drinking here as it's dirty inside and sometimes not conducive to eating a full meal, for me at least. I'll keep coming back before games.
(4)Roman N.
Great neighborhood spot. Must try the burger! Tasty food, good service and moderately priced beer. Strong drinks and nice patrons.A little small, and a bit dive-like, but still very nice place during the week!
(4)R E.
I came in for dinner on a Friday night and got the buffalo chicken sandwich and fries. The meal was really good and I was all-around satisfied. Unfortunately, on Sunday night I ordered the exact same meal. The sandwich was significantly smaller, came on not-as-good bread, and they forgot the side of blue cheese (or ranch? I wasn't sure). As an extra little treat, I found a sharp piece of metal in my fries.
(2)Chrissy F.
Best wings I ever had!!! Very crispy outside; juicy inside. Burger and chicken club very good as well. Worth a trip to North Philly
(5)Jonas O.
Kelliann's is a go-to buffalo wing spot for a lot of people, myself included. They are not huge, but always good quality and the sauce is terrific. They are in my top 3 wings in Philadelphia, definitely a contender for #1. Other menu items that friends have had here have been decent. Never a complaint. I like the outside seating when it is nice out; it's a nice area of town. The inside is pleasant as well. Good place to watch sports. Good draught beer list. Legitimate Guiness pour. Usually not packed, and as far as I can tell the clientele is friendly. My servers have always been friendly.
(4)Tempest M.
I didn't come here expecting anything. A friend promised me wings and a beer on a Friday night. I walked away from Kellianns having eaten one of the best pork tenderloin sandwiches ever. I'm hooked!!
(5)Dave M.
Nice bar. Decent craft beet selection. Asked dude on way in about the wings, gave me the thumbs up, so I ordered them. Appropriately sized, cooked correctly, and spicy (I ordered hot). Not suicide hot, but they don't claim to be. Hot sauce was good but seemed jarred. If hot sauce tasted legit I'd give 5 stars.
(4)Matt D.
We just moved to the neighborhood and decided to catch a late dinner with drinks here a few nights ago. Everything about this place is three-star worthy: They have a decent selection of beers on tap, but they're a little overpriced. A pet peeve of mine is not having much of a description of the craft beers, and Kelliann's falls victim to this mistake. The food menu is nice for a late night bar meal. Everything is grilled or fried, so don't expect anything too fancily prepared. The star of the menu is the meatloaf. It's delicious, grilled, and moist. The spinach and fries are excellent as well, but it would be nice to see a mash or mac n' cheese as an option. All the sandwiches are good, but not great, and the wings very good (a little hotter than you may expect). Nothing wrong with Kelliann's, but nothing extraordinary enough to make this my go-to bar. The exploration will continue.
(3)Mali D.
How does this place get more than a couple of stars for its average? It's overpriced and feels dirty. I went on a Saturday late night in the winter and it was nearly empty, yet my friend and I were ignored by the bartender for over 5 minutes before we finally got to order our $5 lagers. There food was not appealing. No ambience at all; it's not a dive, yet doesn't have any other personality either.
(1)Allyson T.
I like their pierogies. The food is average but the menus changes with the season. The price of beer is pretty fair- don't order mixed drinks. It is nice to sit outside in the fall to watch people pass by at night. It can get loud and it can get a bit obnoxious outside, but it's not their fault. City View Pizza is right next door. It's a good bar to go to when you don't feel like dealing with fancy menus and people. It's the grit bar. P.S. The old trough is under the bar, take a looksie at it because it is cool- but beware, the actual bathroom is tiny.
(3)Frank C.
There is a reason this place got only 4 stars. The men's room is really small. I have a 54 inch waist and I had a hard time turning around. Other than that I liked the place.
(4)Erica S.
Good beer selection, awesome staff, quick service and phenomenal cheesteaks make this my favorite Irish bar in the city. Definitely worth checking out!
(5)Deann M.
Small place, pretty packed for lunch, one bartender/server was helping everyone in the whole place. I thought he did an excellent job staying on top of everyone and we got our order taken and our food fairly quickly. Unfortunately the special burger (with blue cheese and bacon) was just okay. I ordered mine medium and it was well done, so it was a bit dry for my tastes. The bun was a little tough too. My friend ordered the same thing as I did but asked for no cheese, so instead of charging the same price as the special ($6.95 I think) he charged her for a hamburger with bacon on it ($10 for the hamburger and $2 for the bacon). Soooo, she got less stuff on it and paid almost twice as much? LAME. I'd give the server 4 stars for his quick service, but the food wasn't that great and the pricing policy sucks.
(2)Dan A.
I've eaten here several times with coworkers. When it comes to ordering, I can only choice between a salad or two. The menu is not vegetarian friendly. I make it a point to ask if there are any substitutions they can make. My hope is that they just received some veggie burgers in the kitchen. And that it's not been added to the menu yet. But everything time, I'm left with picking between two salads. With earth day a few weeks away, my hope is that they'll add some green meatless options to the menu. And if they do, I'll happily try them and update this review.
(2)Andy-Long L.
Went here, had a pint and some wings. The wings were average, not anything spectacular like the menu would have you believe. Small place, but nice to go watch the game at.
(2)Missy B.
The food was pretty good for bar food! However, I got the hard pear cider to drink and it was flat and not good. It is a good place to go and relax and have a drink
(3)Andrea F.
This review is solely for the buffalo wings and I only took a star off because every time I go in this place, the smell of the bathroom hits me in the face. Having grown up in Scranton, I'm spoiled when it comes to wings. They should be meaty and succulent on the bone, have crispy skin, and a moderate slathering of buffalo sauce with an after kick of vinegar on the palate. Kelliann's achieves all of this. Served with delicious bleu cheese and a helping of celery, you can't go wrong. I've tried the wings from two others that claim to be the kings of Philly pub fare (McGillin's Ale House and Moriarty's Pub) and neither matched up. If you're looking for great buffalo wings, this is the place for sure.
(4)Kyle M.
Once again, the champ has returned. In my hey day, I have received bean pies, e-winks and kisses, and in person airborne high fives for my highly erotic Philly reviews. Bros, stop it. I'm rockin Allen Edmonds. I cant be about my hangtime in some oxfords. Real talk though, REVIEWS. I miss that feeling. I miss that passion. That euphoria. The three corporate jobs that I have admittedly drained my energy, but im off that. I've decided to step up my stamina for you, because I love you. Yall my homeskillets, and we're about to get it poppin and get it greasy and put on our game faces. KelliAnns. I like Kellianns. I used to live in Sierra Leone, lookin for diamonds for Kanye, but now I live next door to Kellianns. Life is a bitch. Beers next door to my residence? Automatic three stars. Whorehouse? Are the women clean? No. Ugh.. But wait hold up.. do you sell beers? Yes! Automatic three stars. TL;DR : BEER = 3 STARS. On forward. The interior of kellianns is well designed. I love the way I look, no menswearhouse., yah mean. Im forever suited and booted, so the ability to look/wink/point and nod at myself in a large ass mirror with a hoegaarden is a plus. Forget the people here. Its all about you. It's so all about you. Like Batmans parents, this place is DEEAAADDD. FOREVER. I just got off work, and I walked into this place with my left hand wrapped around my chin all like "God DAYUM, how can I increase the traffic in this muhsucka." I quickly disregarded those thoughts. I'm OFF WORK. I wanna just chilll... to the next episode. Im out here now, 6:37, Wednesday June 20th, 2012, in a cheap ass chair outside that's bruising this very masculine and .... flat behind... Wait this girl just passed me with some dirty ass chucks.. [face_mischief] And im trying to grasp the appeal of this place. Def not a destination spot. Def not a spot where you can drink around interesting people. Def not a spot where you can bring friends. Well, unless you hate your friends. They'll be glancing at their wrists.. err excuse me.. it's 2012, looking at their cell phones for the time, like, " Yo, bro, finish dat drink so we can roll." And you're all like "whoa whoa.. this place is kinda nic.." And they'll all simultaneously shake their heads no. And you cant say anything. You just accept your loss, and just walk away. Just walk away.
(3)Walter K.
I've ridden my bike past Kelliann's at least a hundred times. And while that's no exaggeration, I didn't know the name of this place until I visited last week. If you're unclear of the spot I'm referring to, you may know it as I did: "Crappy Irish place on the corner of 16th and Spring Garden." But my previous title and judgement were way off the mark. This place is pretty small; a long bar greats you at the door and runs almost the entire length of the skinny space. Some outdoor seating surely helps this place from seeming too crowded. Upon entering, I looked towards the taps to judge the place. Some regular locals, plus Sam Adams, a few Irish brews, and the real star of the day, Spaten Octoberfest. This is a tasty beer, and at $5 for a 20 oz mug (in proper glassware, if that's your thing) it was a great deal. Overall, the beer list is nothing special, but you should be able to find something that will pacify if not satisfy. The place doesn't have much atmosphere for itself, but it surely has an interesting collection of patrons. Off duty nurses, construction workers, staff and students from nearby CCP, and folks like myself are elbow to elbow at the bar. To help me feel more at home, our bartender was friendly welcoming, and attentive. Looking at the menu, I received the biggest shock. Almost everything on the menu was between 5 and 7 dollars, and included items such as a cheeseburger, turkey club, 10 piece chicken wings, steak sandwich, and the likes. Not incredible food, but decent food at a good price. I had a few wings, which were solidly average, but enjoyable. The turkey club was also good, and included a ridiculous amount of sliced turkey, and was topped with cheese. I'd eat here again. Bottom Line: Kelliann's isn't amazing. But the good deals on food and beer, coupled with good service and real people make this an enjoyable joint. Everyone should at least give it a chance.
(4)Therese M.
Have been back here twice for lunch... ordered the grilled chicken salad w/cranberries, goat cheese, and pecans on both occasions. So good and bonus points for being good for you. My coworkers have ordered various sandwiches which they really liked. A solid option for lunch.
(3)Max I.
Sat at bar. Ordered a burger off the specials menu that had long hots (the pepper) in it. It was slammin. The fries were really thin/crispy/great as well. The beer was wet! Outdoor seating looked cool! Yeah, eatin food!
(5)Mike B.
With the bar being across the street from my apartment I find myself here pretty often. The wings are great and the beer selection is solid. It's what a corner bar should be. There's typically only 1 bartender/server so when it get busy you'll have to wait a while for drinks. It's definitely worth visiting, try the wings, you won't be disappointed.
(4)Will L.
Decent prices and good location for center city and Fairmount people, but awful cheese fries.
(3)Three R.
Every morning I walk by Kellianns and noticed the delivery of bread. On a few occasion all of the bread was thrown across the floor. I don't step foot in the place anymore. The bathrooms are nasty.
(2)Angela E.
Oh Kelliann's- how I love thee. We used to come here all the time, back when the ceiling was disgusting, the bathrooms were deplorable, and the food was close to a miracle considering the size of the kitchen. Then there was a small fire, which might have been their saving grace, as they took that time they had to close to make some much-need repairs! They redid the ceilings, took the dark green shutters off of the windows (I see the light!), and spruced up the bathrooms (to include no longer being able to hear the opposite sex peeing...). The kitchen is still tiny and the food is still great. The beers are your standard selection with a few craft beers in the coolers. I'm partial to the chicken cheese steaks, the coconut shrimp salad special, and the meatloaf special. They have a rotating specials menu, the bartenders bust their butts to make sure you don't go thirsty, and the crowd is downright congenial, very much like Cheers and NORM! Special Note: There's outdoor seating! Also, they have a local artist's work on the walls and they are usually impressive. There's a long mirror behind the bar, so you can usually catch a glimpse of everything behind you no matter where you're sitting. Also, they have one of those new-fangled bar games thats hooked up to the digital jukebox :-) Perfect for when your significant other starts getting hammered and ignoring you...
(5)Sarah G.
Great corner bar, friendly bartenders, and relaxing atmosphere. This bar is the quintessential neighborhood corner bar. They serve my favorite irish whiskey, Clontarf, which very few Irish bars in Philly actually have. Haven't had anything but a great time here, can't wait to go again!
(4)Bill M.
At 75% Irish I usually find myself having a profound and utter distaste for off Irish pub's. But I found this Kelliann's (I feel like the West Philly one could be another story) to be a chill little pub. It might have been the random and fun crew that I was with, the Bacardi mask that made the rounds, The round of Irish Car Bombs, or the Madonnathon on the jukebox courtesy of Big Drew doing the the talking. But I'd even say it's perfect for a good weekend gathering. The bartenders definitely hooked up some spot on service. The beer varieties were good and plentiful. And even though I don't really get the fuss behind sliders (they look like White Castle) the food did look mighty tasty. The bar has a colorful group of regulars that like to dance to random songs too. I think I'll be back.
(4)Karen F.
Surprisingly good food here. Especially for a local bar. We had salads with grilled chicken, pecans, dried cranberries and goat cheese crumbles. All for $6.95. It does reek of beer though. And the service was excellent. A cool lady bartender with "Trust Me" and 2 crossed handguns tattooed across her chest. She was cool! Considering that I now work right across the street, I will likely be a lunch time regular.
(4)Dan G.
I have mixed feelings about this bar. The food is always great, and honestly if I'm going out with the intent to eat (as opposed to environment/drink specials) then I tend to choose this spot. The drinks are average priced, and the bartenders are either great or not so much. The place has a pretty nice feel to it, and plenty of outside seating. I don't think I've ever seen this place packed which to me is nice. But what gets me is the music. I've considered leaving earlier than I wanted to a number of times because I just couldn't stand the music. So every time I've been there I've popped in for a quick bite and a couple beers, and split.
(3)Tom T.
I was a pretty frequent guest at Kelliann's before I burned some bridges, and then well Kelliann's burned down...no connection... But this spot is pretty solid as long as the crowd isn't whack, that said on a good night you could pretty much dictate the vibe, which is always a good thing. The owners a drunk too, so talk to him and he'll throw you a couple of drinks. Warning: watch out for egocentric bartenders.
(4)Tom D.
It's back open again! Dig! So if I were to write a review about it, let me share this: cleanliness is godliness. In this area, Kelliann's has improved considerably. The bathroom is still small, but feels much cleaner, and isn't that what you really want from a bathroom? And though the bar has just been varnished, and that might explain it, it doesn't smell like rancid beer. I mean, I never noticed it... I may have been too close. Frankly, I never cared. It's about booze. Otherwise same bar, same crowd, same things I've missed for over a month. Good to be back, hope to see you here!
(5)Beth R.
After our Philly sports club football game on Saturday, we were in the mood for some day drinking, preferably outside. So we came to Kelliann's. 1. Outdoor seating (and lots of it) 2. Simple, to the point menu with all the basics 3. Food is good..their mozzarella sticks are some of my favorites in Philly 4. After reopening post-fire, the inside is very similar to pre-fire, only shiny and new.
(3)Jack I.
My local watering hole in the closest proximity to my house- I had spent a great deal of time at KA's upon returning from Germany. An argument could be made on whether or not KA's is qualified as a 'dive bar' (not said negatively) or 'Irish pub' or even just a 'corner bar' it's all of these and none of them. I'm reviewing this after they have done some remodeling from a fire that happened a few weeks prior and let me tell you that any of the information below about the place being too dark has been fixed. Now that the bars are off the windows and the shudders replaced the atmosphere is bright and airy. Standard prices apply- and pretty good wings every time I stop in. Not the best but defiantly above par. If it's your first time at KA's you will get the impression that everyone knows each other- which they do... but they are open to new blood so don't be surprised if you are some interesting conversations by nights end. Defiantly a worthwhile stop for pre-gaming or an early meet up with friends.
(4)Nick C.
The Ultimate Irish Corner Bar. Maybe the McSorley's of Philadelphia? Went there for the first time today and was very impressed. Kelliann's attracts a diverse crowd that included business people, carpenters, college students and everything inbetween. The bar looks inviting the the subway tile floors remind me of New York City. Since this was only lunch, my table had only food. I opted for the barbecue cheddar chicken sandwich and fries. My chicken was a nice portion of white breast of chicken and was actually grilled and not just put on a stove top. The barbecue sause was a little lacking, but the chicken had great flavoring from the grill. The fries were also amazing as they had a flavor tinge of McDonald's fries (and yes that is a good thing). The fries were thin and crispy and seemed to be homemade (can anyone verify this?). Service was adequate and most tables were occupied. Definitely a great place for lunch or possibly happy hour in that neighborhood.
(4)Mary R.
Kelliann's, a.k.a "Smellyann's," is a great neighborhood bar: always reliable for Philly sports games, late-night eats, early-morning cocktails, or even drinks with your dog (they're pet friendly!). And to the reviewer who noted that they were not vegetarian-friendly: they now offer a delicious asparagus & mozzarella sandwich with pickled long-hot peppers. It's often on the specials menu, but even if you don't see it there, the chef will be glad to make it for you as long as they have fresh asparagus in-stock.
(4)Marcel M.
Came in tonight to grab a late night beer. It was stone dead, maybe 10 people in there yet the bartender took a strong 5-7 minutes to even acknowledge my existence. He finally strolled over to ask me what I wanted. It was close to last call and I had finished my first Hoegarrden fairly quickly. I expected him to be a little more attentive considering there were only 5-7 people actually seated at the bar. Anyway, I had 2 Hoegarrdens and left. I guess an alright place to grab a beer if you live close but definitely not a destination place you make plans to go to. Overall a disappointment each of the 3 times I've come here post-fire and partial renovation.
(2)Rachel S.
I'm finally getting around to reviewing this place. I'm lazy. It is what it is: A true neighborhood bar. The best part of Kelliann's is that it doesn't try to be something it's not -- and I like that. I've been going here since the mid 90's. In the past few years, though, it's really come into it's own. I know 90% of the people that frequent this place. I can go on any night, by myself, and know I will run into friends and neighbors... and we'll hang out, chew the fat and get sauced. I don't get that community feeling from any other bar in our neighborhood. The prices are really reasonable and the food is good, cheap bar fare with large portions. I recommend the Ahi Tuna Burger with spicy mayo, the Cranberry Salad w/ chicken and goat cheese, and the Sliders. All the bartenders know how to make a really good cocktail.
(4)Meg C.
It is about time I laid down a serious review for Kelliann's. I have lost enough rounds of Quizzo here to be able to assess the situation. First off, the space is small and the tables tend to be close together. During busy nights, it can get a bit cramped. However, the friendly patrons make the tight squeeze feel less awkward. Like Meredith said, this is a neighborly bar whose customers are almost always from our hood. That said, Kelliann's is not at all pretentious or trying to be a gastropub (thank god). The food tends to be good and cheap. The sliders are great, they come with fresh-cut fries and they're only $6. I also had a grilled tuna burger here that was wonderful with the spicy sauce with which it was served. Salads are surprisingly fresh and the portions are generous. The beer menu is the usual suspects- Yards, Guinness, Yuengling, Sam Adams, ect. However, Deb is a great bartender. She mixes strong drinks with precision and speed.
(4)Meredith K.
Since Kelliann's is in close proximity to my apartment, I find myself in here pretty often for late-night drinks on weekends. However, it wasn't until this past Wednesday that I realized I should have been coming here every week. One word: Quizzo! Had the lovely Meg C. never informed me of this phenomenon, it probably would have taken much longer to pop my Quizzo cherry. Let me just tell you, it was everything I had always dreamed it would be (without the pain, bleeding, or premature ejaculation!). The crowd at Kelliann's is very neighborly. In fact, I walked in on Wednesday night and was greeted by my across-the-street neighbor, which was a nice and unexpected surprise (and we just so happened to need two more people for our Quizzo team!). You won't meet a nicer bunch of locals than at this bar. I remember back to the first time I ever came here, and almost immediately upon entering I was asked by a drunken local woman for a hug. You don't experience that often in Philly. I have yet to try the food here, but if it's as good as I hear it is, I won't be too stingy in awarding it its fifth star. With friendly and attentive bar staff, reasonable drink prices, a fun-loving crowd, and a prime location, Kelliann's leaves little to be desired. As far as dive bars go, this place gets two thumbs up in my book.
(4)Lindsey C.
Oh Kelliann's...How I miss you. I lived a block away for 2 years and it was my local bar. It was so great to grab a quick beer after a stressful day, watch a Sunday football game there, and do weekly trivia. My favorite tradition was that on every Friday night, we would pregame there, go to Center City, and then come back on our way home. I miss how everyone there knew you and how the food was always quality and the people nice. There were always some interesting characters there. Make this your local bar! I also have the great memory of watching the Phillies win the World Series in this bar, which pushed it from a 4 star to a 5 star:)
(5)Greg B.
Things you need to know: At 9:00pm the wings are only 25 cents a piece. Grab a plate--they're tasty, and the celery is fresh. The chowder is not amazing, but it is good. Lager here is $3.50 a glass, and most other taps are $5.00. Pretty average pricing if you ask me. The place was packed last Tuesday when I went for the first time. There is a lot of bar space, though, and a bunch of tables. Be prepared to stand, like most of the patrons. The jukebox is one of those modern Internet variations. Get ready for a wide variety of tunes. The bathrooms are small, and pretty nasty, but the graffiti more than makes up for it. Great clientele, too. Definitely not the hippest place, though it's no drag either. Twenty-somethings and older made up the crowd, making for a rather mature, up-beat atmosphere.
(4)Chrissy R.
I had a load of fun here. There was just a "normal" crowd. I asked the bartender if it was normally not so busy on Fridays and he said it was the summer crowd. Still I like me a dead bar in the summer. Keeps the jerks at bay. They have a satellite jukebox which means that Big Drew can scare the squares with a Madonnathon and other not super straight music. It was fun. I bought 6 sliders instead of 3 because i felt HUNGRY. 3 hit the spot just fine though and other people finished the rest. They were really good sliders though. They were all cooked medium rare.. not over broiled like most places. Overall...would go back again and again.
(4)Karen E.
Nice dive with good cheap drinks. Good outside seating in the summer. I wouldnt recommend dinner here though
(4)Christopher S.
Great for a few beers and some bar food. The jumbo lump crabcake is a bit of a misnomer, but what did I expect at an Irish pub?? The rest of the food was pretty decent. The outdoor seating is a plus!
(3)Nikki B.
I'm here right now and the music is great, the food is great. And I'm loving the blackened shrimp Caesar salad. My hubby absolutely loves the wings and the bartender/ waitress is so nice. I will definitely come back if I am in the area.
(5)Ryan A.
I used to live a block from this place, they have really good burgers and fries, three huge tv's, and a neighborhood feel. We used to pregame here because they put a decent amount of liquor in mixed drinks and they are super cheap.
(3)Kristin S.
I work across the street and this is by far my favorite place - the spicy steak salad is to die for and I get every time...the music is always diverse and awesome and the service and atmosphere are friendly and relaxing. We even bring our latops and sit at the bar to work on stuff.
(4)Brian L.
Had a beer with a couple of friends the other day here. It's a cozy, small place with a couple of outdoor tables. The bartender was friendly too. I should come back for this Quizzo that Meg and Meredith are talking about.
(3)Chrissy R.
I love Kelliann's. It's been my regular hangout since I moved here almost 5 years ago. We've lived in the Spring Garden District for the majority of our time here, so my boyfriend and I just like to walk over to Kelliann's for a hangout. Personally, I do NOT like college crowds. I prefer to go places where I can feel relaxed and hangout without having to shout to be heard. Kelliann's can *usually* provide that, with the occasional mess of people. I'm not really sure what brings them -- it feels really random to me. But I guess that's a good, because it shows that the bar attracts a really diverse crowd. I've been there when it was just a few guys sitting around after work watching a hockey game; when it was filled with Eagles fans shouting drunkenly at the flat screens; when it was filled with people from the CW Building across the street, having wine after work; and when it's been filled with what seems like an overflow from the Old City crowd. Kelliann's always has really friendly, personable bartenders though, including the owner of the place who will occasionally buy a round on the house when it's a room full of regulars. The food selection is pretty good [their chicken Caesar salad is the best thing I've ever eaten], though they close the kitchen pretty early [around 10 or so, I think]. As far as entertainment, they have a live band there every Sunday night, and the rest of the time it's between the radio, jukebox [if the patrons are feeding it], or whatever sporting event is on the flat screens. My only problem with the place is the size -- it's a teeny little Celtic bar and the very definition of a hole int he wall. But it's definitely always clean and crisp.
(4)Jim M.
This is one of the first places I went to after I moved to the city. I've had several items from the menu and liked everything but the crab soup. My favorite is probably the blackened burger with hand cut french fries. They have several beers on tap, including two of my favorites, Guinness and Blue Moon. As far as liquor selection they seem to have just about anything you could possibly drink. What's really cool about this place is that it doesn't matter where you are from. If you hang out here and talk to people, they will talk back to you. You won't be ignored or made to feel uncomfortable. Its a real nice atmosphere. There are a couple of regulars in just about every day if not every day on the weekend so you always end up knowing someone there. And if you are really lucky you'll get to see the crazy Trinidadian do his dance(he's really good).
(4)Jay J.
There is a lot to like about Kelliann's. The food is good and cheap and served late in large portions. It has a nice neighborhood bar feel. I'd describe it as a nicer dive bar, but with good food. Almost every time I go there I get good service. The beer selection is good (but not great) and they are not stingy with their liquor either. There is a sizable outside section which is handy considering the bar is rather small. My only complaints is their habit of playing commercial radio when no one is pumping money into the jukebox. I'm not picky about what music is playing in a bar, but I just don't like to listen to obnoxious commercials while i'm drinking. If you live in the neighborhood you should definitely check this place out!
(4)Emily C.
Good food, strong drink for cheap, and darts. Leave pretension at the door please. Yes, the fire of 2010 definitely was a good excuse to spruce up the bathroom and clear out the clutter. The strong points are still there. They've even capitalized on the event by making "We're on fire" t-shirts. I get the cranberry and goat cheese salad every time and it has yet to disappoint.
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