A step-up from your typical dive bar, Locust Rendezvous gives you that divey feel complimented with a robust drink/food menu. A "dive bar" so close to Rittenhouse should always make one skeptical, so I was pleasantly surprised to find a real neighborhood atmosphere walking into the strangely named Locust Rendezvous (or The Vous as people insist). Walking inside it looks small, but with lots of seating along the sides and a fairly large seating area in the back, odds are you'll find a seat somewhere. Lots of TVs line the sides of the bar and the service is...well the wait staff goes at its own pace but is never rude, adding to that local watering whole feel that other bars try to emulate. The drink specials here are oh so, so cheap - the rotating beer of the week is $2.25-$3.25 a glass, it's totally worth coming buy here for that alone (when I went it was a craft seasonal pumpkin beer). The food is pretty solid too - I ordered the Jalapeno Poppers ($6.95) and Cheese Steak Nachos ($8.95). The poppers were the star, perfect deep fried goodness. The nachos were a bit disappointing - just meat and cheese (I don't know what I was expecting), the chips were those cheap ones you get at sports stadiums and the cheese was meh. Overall, I have to admit I enjoyed my experience at The Vous, and if I;m in the area again I'd be inclined to come back. If you're looking for a neighborhood bar and cheap beer, you'll have a good time here.
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Claire P.
This is definitely as described - a dive. No staff members acknowledged us within our first ten minutes (and it wasn't especially busy), so we ended up making our way to the bar to ask for food menus and order a round of drinks. We were then informed that our drinks would be bought over by our server along with the menu. Thankfully this happened pretty quickly, however sadly the rest of the service was rather slow. I ordered the phili cheese steak sandwich and my friend who wasn't particularly hungry decided to try the pizza fries. Food took around half an hour to be bought across to us which we thought was rather a long wait considering there were less than six occupied tables in the bar at the time, only two other tables of which had ordered food. My steak was rather bland, so much so that I had to add salt and pepper myself in order to provide any sort of seasoning. My friends pizza fries were just waffle fries smothered in tomato paste with melted cheese on the top - nothing spectacular or flavoursome either. There is a juke box within the bar and the music playing was a good selection - sadly this was the highlight of the night for me. Overall a dark and dingy bar which serves average food.
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Tym K.
I ended up leaving another bar down the street in search of some cheap eats and wandered into this place. It's nestled between a dry cleaners and a parking garage and is quite quaint. The prices are great for Center City w/ draughts around $4. I went with the French dip. It came on a pretty good sized kaiser and packed with beef. The waitress was friendly and attentive and the food came in less than 15 minutes. It wasn't too busy on a Sunday night with only three tables filled and a few at the bar. I don't know if one could classify this as a Dive Bar because it isn't really too "divey" but both the prices and ambiance is perfect for a meet-up, after work drink, or anything else.
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Chris M.
Great spot downtown. 100% quality at more than a fair price. When you need respite and somewhere to duck into for a while, this is the spot. I'm a Chicagoan in Philly for the weekend and it was a place where my time and money was well spent. Easy to get to. An absolute recommend.
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Joseph F.
Stopped in for a quick bite and had the BLT for $5.50 it was loaded. They have great daily drink specials. Great location especially if you are staying at the Doubletree Hilton on Broad St. Friendly staff and I loved the hard rockin music they were playin! I will definitely be back and get this they serve breakfast too!
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Brian M.
Great place to go and relax. Music is not too loud. Beers are plentiful from the very cheap to the very crafty. Wings hit the spot. Don't hesitate to stop in and chill for an hour or so.
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Dan D.
$5 burger and fries 1-5p all day everyday. I'm in. 5p-7p happy hour 1/2 price well doubles. I'm in. I was pleasantly surprised when I walked into this place. I wasn't expecting a lot, but this place was good for me (I like the dive bar feel with great prices and good food). All the patrons I talked to were really nice and upbeat. I will be back on my journeys throughout the city.
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Jordan P.
I get that folks have experienced a mixed bag of times here, from good to bad. I've been lucky enough to only enjoy the former, as every trip to the Vous for MOI has been a solid one. I've got to commend them for tolerating the boozy folks who always seem to stumble in here, in addition to the men and women just rolling up for some cheap tasty dinner. It toes the line for me between feeling divey and feeling not terribly divey, which I'm fully into. Sure, the moonshine cherries might not be too strong, but they're an experience. The beer options have never disappointed, especially with a hint of $3 Abita options every now and then. My first experiences eating here were all about the Spanish fries topped with Onions, Jalapeño's and Melted Cheddar Cheese. My very favorite. The other day, we left an event that was a little light on the food and headed straight to the Vous. A single quesadilla was large enough for three of us to get some hearty cheesy goodness in our bellies to continue with the rest of the night out! I'll also say that, if you can get a table, they do a great job dealing with a large party. We had a farewell gathering where we brought a set of Cards Against Humanity to play, took an entire corner of the bar with about 15-16 people coming in and out over the course of the night. It might not be the first place I bring a guest from out of town, but I inevitably end up here rather often. And I'm a-okay with that.
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Kristina C.
So first off I just can't really call this a "dive bar"...it was a bar, regular, clean, fine casual bar. They have a decent amount of seating and freaking GREAT drink prices. They just started carrying Estrella Daura for you Gluten Free beer drinkers out there, this one is one of my favorites for GF beer. We went there for Quizzo night, somehow I missed the little note on their website that says you should call the morning of to reserve a table...another #fail for me. So my group was pretty much without a table. So we scored some seats at the bar and waited to see if some table wouldn't show up for the 6:15p start time. Well 6:15p came and went and they still weren't started with Quizzo when we left a little after 6:30p. The bartender was nice enough, kept our drinks coming, let us pay separately for what we each drank with no problem (like we have had at other places). So all in all I wouldn't be opposed to going back here for a chill casual night. So the lesson learned here, if you want to do Quizzo night here make a reservation!
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Rachel K.
This bar isn't terrible by any means, but it did nothing to impress me. In my opinion, it was the least eventful spot on our Center City bar crawl. The layout is sort of interesting--you'd never guess that you'd be able to cram such a large number of people inside such a small space, but it works. The waitresses and bartenders are only semi-friendly at best. It takes awhile for them to "notice" you, even after you've made eye contact once or twice. The best part of this bar is easily the price. You can get really cheap pitchers, which was great for our birthday crew. The mozzarella sticks I had were also amazing. The birthday girl left happy, which is probably all that matters, but I don't see too much of a reason to come back here.
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Holly A.
I really liked the atmosphere of this bar, however, the drinks and specials were just so-so. For $1, you can get a "moonshine cherry". Sounds great! I asked the waitress if they were strong. She said they were, so we ordered 4 for the table. They didn't taste like they were even soaked for a second. After, we ordered another round of drinks, and fireball shots. The shots were not even HALF shots. My friends beers were pretty small, too. Last call was at 1:10. The bar didn't close until 2...I thought that seemed pretty early. The ONLY reason this place gets two stars and might get a second chance is because of the atmosphere and juke box. Low key and entertaining, but they need to amp up their game.
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Judi L.
Sunday with Kathy Boyle. Great bartender, very pleasant and lots of fun. Great place to watch football. Highly recommend. See you there. JL
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Jessie H.
Cheap drinks- there's always specials with $2 PBRs Food is also cheap and pretty good. I got the cheesesteak, it was around 6 bucks. There was a decent amount of tender meat and it was super tasty. Can't beat it for the price. I always come here for a quick bite to eat or if I just want to grab a few drinks with some friends. It's not too pack but can be on the weekends. They have TVs everywhere if you want to come watch the game here. It's a divey/chill bar.
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Robert H.
A tourist's dream! The Rendezvous is good food at an excellent price where you're surrounded by locals who like their sports teams, their (daily) $2 beer specials, and good conversation. The place was recommended by my air bnb hosts, who were spot on regarding the laid-back environment, good food, and accommodating staff and Customers. The menu sports a good variety of dishes with a healthy dose of "recession specials" for lunch and dinner. I had the half-pound burger and fries ($5), a cup of delicious minestrone soup and a couple of beers (Yuengling a must) all for $13.89. It is convenient to the downtown area-- where everything is walkable. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to get off the beaten path, enjoy a good affordable meal while watching Philly sports. Enjoy!
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Isabel J.
I love pubs and this one didn't disappoint. I came in on a Sunday afternoon to have a few drinks. Our waitress was super nice and friendly. The drinks are cheap and I even try Tullamore Drew Whiskey which I really enjoyed. I ordered the corned beef with cabbage and it was delicious. They make their own corned beef which showed, it was tender and juicy. This is a great spot in Philly.
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Joe D.
Solid dive bar, but they shouldn't get 5 star ratings - b/c that will only ruin their character. Its not my favorite dive bar in the city, but its pretty solid and one of the few places you can go have a drink or ten by yourself on a budget and not feel too bad about yourself --- until you leave, of course.
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Rebecca G.
$3 Abita Strawberry Lager. Need I say more?
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Tara G.
This place is awesome. Yesterday was my first visit to "The Vous" with fellow Yelpers Susan G. and Gina V. For the neighborhood, the prices are extremely reasonable. Their specials for yesterday were $2 Lion's Head cans, $3 Brooklyn Summer Ales and $2.50 Coconut Water shots. And it wasn't even happy hour! The inside of the place is really cute, definitely divey but certainly not run down and dirty like most other dives I frequent. The bartender was really nice too. I'm sure this is going to become one of my go-to bars in the area. They take credit cards, as long as you meet the $10 minimum.
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Nathan M.
The cocktails are cheap and strong, they have great service and a big menu with lots of tasty food that includes breakfast food! I've been here a number of times. I consider it the diviest you can get for Center City, and it's really not all that divey.
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Ashley S.
Let's be clear: this is a dive bar. For a dive bar, though, they have some decent drafts. And they always have a shot special, but it always sounds really gross. The last time I came, they had a fruit loops shot, yuck. I haven't had much of the food here, but their tortilla chips with cheese wiz and salsa was a little weak. The bartenders and servers are always friendly and keep the drinks coming. It's a solid place to come for a drink or two, but I never spend all night here.
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Andrew T.
The Vous, a center city Philly gem. I hope this reviews brings you more patrons but not too many more because id prefer if the low key appeal stays the same. $3 victory hop devils, $3 sams, $2.50 miller high life's and all other random drink specials throughout the week. This place isn't a culinary masterpiece but they make spot on bar food. Great wings, tuna club, buffalo chicken salad, and French onion soup. Cheap drinks and food done right.
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Theresa M.
Service is awesome, Kelly makes it feel like "cheers" the locals all chat sports and they have the volume on for games! Great nachos and excellent beer selection
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Rich B.
Great "dive" bar. Weekly specials include craft beer pints for $3, cans or bottles-$2 + shots for $2. Can't beat that. Also have a limited but decent tap list. The afternoon bartender/ manager Michelle is very friendly & accommodating. Always enjoy coming here for an early after work start to Happy Hour as the weekly specials are good anytime. Have yet to try the food; but it looks and smells good! Discount specials for that as well.
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Michelle C.
I don't know, y'all. I know the 'Vous is a staple but I'm just not that into it. I swung by for a quick beverage on a recent Saturday because my guy was there with his friends. There are specials even on Saturday, which is cool, but High Life and the other beer they were featuring on tap just did not appeal. When my girl Aaliyah P arrived, we hung around for one very quick drink and were on our way. On a positive note, I do remember good bar food from a previous visit. I wouldn't be opposed to swinging by sometime to check that out again, but it probably wouldn't be my own suggestion.
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Lauren C.
One of the most understated, yet amazing bars in the city. This place is a tiny little unassuming hole in the wall off of Locust Street. Walk in, and there's a big, long bar, lots of high tops, big tables in the front and the back... a really smart use of not a lot of space... yet come with a big party... and you'll always fit comfortably... somehow. Its sort of amazing actually. This bar has tons of specials, and a 'surprise shot' because who dosen't love surprises. My last surprise was grape vodka... so i've opted never to do that again... but they also have a pretty comprehensive draught list, and lots of bottles to chose from... no surprises there. Say you start drinking and you get hungry- their menu has some trusty high quality bar food that doesn't skimp on cheese or quantity. It likely won't break your bank either. And a mega touch with photo hunt... always a win while drinking cheap bear! Love this spot!
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Sebastian And Nicole V.
This is by far my favorite dive bar in Center City - I wish I had found it sooner! Prices are very cheap for Center City (for example, they have a rotating $3.25 draft and $3 shot), and the crowd is really chill. Additionally, the food is great. They have many televisions which are constantly playing sports, and the bartenders are really nice.
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Joel J.
Divebar, but this is the goods here. very dark, great crowd, great beers and bartenders, fun stuff. Latenight is a hoot.
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Steve M.
The 'vous! Always great for bar food and some decent prices on drinks. Came here on their 25th birthday - free shirts, and someone in our group won the raffle (free) for a grille! Loaded fries and Reuben sandwiches did not disappoint at all - definitely that late night craving you were looking for.
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Anthony B.
If you love a small bar with good food in the big city, this is the place. I love the grilled chicken tenders and the chicken parmesan sandwhich. The beer selection is also good. On the weekends and happy hour get here early. It gets packed. The amount of tvs for such a small place is also tremendous.
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Joe W.
If you see the name of this place and think, "Gee...that sounds like an affair bar," you wouldn't be too far off, and that's part of what gives the Vous its character. A low-lit hideaway nestled into the heart of center city that boasts a solid list of pub favorites to fill your tummy (meatball parm w/ waffle fries is my go-to), the Locust Rendezvous is a great place to catch an Eagles or Phillies game (lots of good TVs), snag some cheap eats/drinks before/after a night of entertainment on the Avenue, or to meet up with old pals or your mistress of the month*. The place is decked out in Philly-centric sports attire, has a nice mix of space at the bar, high-tops, and low-tops (slide toward the back if you are en route to your own rendezvous...), servers and bartenders who are typically quick and very attentive, and, best of all, posts weekly rotating specials (in addition to gameday specials, etc.) that help you to "mix it up" with whatever shot or beer they're offering on the cheap. *I've never done this. But if I did, I would do it at the Vous!
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Sim L.
Their corned beef was so juicy and tender and their mustard just made everything taste better. My friend and I went for lunch and drinks and we weren't disappointed with anything. The bar wasn't packed but there were a few groups and the service was still excellent. The drinks came quickly and we were introduced to a nice new whiskey--Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey. They also let you taste test the beers on tap, which is always good. A place with $2 and $3 drink specials all day is the prefect place for alcohol lovers.
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Chad S.
I was in Philly for a baseball game and stopped by this place. It has great beer specials and mystery shots for 2 dollars. Food was so so but, the crowd was pretty chill.
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Benjamin M.
3.5 Stars. Let me start by saying that Chadd B.'s recent review, in which he referred to Locust Rendezvous as "a great place to grab a quick bite to eat or a few drinks before heading to your ultimate destination" is absolutely spot on. Since I had a little time to kill prior to heading down to S. Philly, this was exactly my plan. Good choice. The menu isn't huge and the beer selections are few, but there are just enough to get the job done. Every restaurant and bar under the sun claims to have the "best" something or other and LR's claim is the Reuben sandwich. That sounded good, so I gave it a go. I'm not going to come out and say it was the best ever, but I will say it was damn good and I enjoyed every bite of the delicious sandwich. I really can't comment on much else here because the 78 year-old woman sitting right beside me wanted to chat the entire time I was there. She was sweet, so I gave her my undivided attention until I finished my lunch and headed for the train.
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Andre N.
This is the type of bar you come to after you been in EL Vez too long. A'int no themes here except for "get your cheap drink on here." Grab a bud and a shot of chilled vodka $5.00 bucks. Yea I'm sold. I am always a fan of bars like this that stand the test of time, umm gentrification. The type of people you will see here or Vietnam vets, suits, hip trendy folks, that regular Guy, and occasional drifter who thinks yelling his jokes to other patrons at the bar are actually funny. I didn't have the food here I just drank. Check was13.00 bucks 'nuff said.
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Nicole H.
I really like this place. Is it the nicest bar around? By no means. But the waffle fries and wings are awesome, the employees are attentive and nice, and the specials rock. I've been here a few times, and on my most recent visit the $3 special draft was Hefeweizen. Yum. 3 beers each later, plus sharing some waffle friends, and the total was about $20. That ROCKS. Summary: order the wings. the fries are good too. get the draft or other special. have a good time and leave surprised with how little you spent.
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Marcus W.
If you don't mind eating with your elbow gouging out your own adam's apple, the prices might be worth the discomfort in this otherwise overpriced neck of Philadephia's "Center Snitty" the hoity toity neighborhood on the right side of Broad street. This is where the less elite locals hang out, watch games, and scream almost as loud as soccer fans at Fado's Irish Pub and Weekend Riot, located across the street and down a half block. "The Vous" is crowded, noisy, and while the drink and food prices are surprisingly low, the food misses making up the difference by one very critical step: the ingredients; the Buffalo Chicken Nachos have yet to meet salt or spice and are dead on arrival (come on, poultry seasoning is a nickle at Aldi's, perhaps a little sage or salt even!), when it comes to the seafood platter for God's sake trust the Gorton's Fisherman, Mrs. Paul, or Costco when they're offering lunch samples. Geesh! Hamburgers are hamburgers and reasonably priced. Spanish Fries, their "big deal" ought to be a bigger deal but aren't. It's really a snappy soup kitchen, once you have spent $3.50 for a bowl you have truly experienced about the best the house has to offer most days, so just crumble your crackers, be done with it and glad too. If you insist on steak, make it rare and use it to bring down the swelling on the black eye you just got from the guy's elbow at the next table...ploink! You may think that's worth a $2 12oz beer, but they've got a 6-pak of 16oz Narragansett Beer for sale 1.5 blocks away at the Latimer Deli for $6.79, and you can drink it in your recliner at home while your Costo fish platter warms in the oven!
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Candice B.
My boyfriend and I had our first meet-and-greet here (because we met on the internet, and I am clearly not too proud to publically admit it), so I am biased in favor of "the vous." That is, until he cold-heartedly leaves me for a younger, prettier girl, in which case I will then cry and kick sidewalk dust towards the front door in disgust and despair. But let's not be cynical. The Rendevous has awesome drink specials, a dive-y neighborhood-y feel, and decent food. Service is just fine. What's not to like?
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Cat P.
I'll give you guys the abridged version: We went here on St. Patrick's Day, we accidentally spilled half a beer because someone bumped into our group, and a brown-haired waitress overreacted and verbally abused our party. Things started to become heated between her and a member of our group. I calmly stepped in to try to apologize and tell her that as someone who has worked in food service, I understood her frustration. She then redirected her anger and proceeded to yell at me. When I asked to speak to her manager, she pointed to the bouncer and we were asked to leave. I get that it's difficult to work during such an insane drinking holiday, but I sincerely tried to rectify the situation and I was treated like garbage in return. That's not how you treat a paying customer who is trying to work with you. To summarize, we made an honest mistake and were practically burnt at the stake. Our apology was not accepted and our request to meet with a person in charge was denied. Locust Rendezvous has the rudest wait staff you will ever meet and it's probably one of the grossest bars you will find in this city. Don't waste your time.
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Dave H.
This neighborhood spot works for any kind of rendezvous, low-key or otherwise. The Vous is somewhat of a dive, but well-lit, and rather clean. It's innocuous; when I passed it originally, I had thought it was a deli. No lie. Accommodating staff. Server Mandy got us plenty of drinks, and even inquired about our friend who was taking a bit long in the bathroom - ruh-roh! Turns out she had had too many shots, which is easy to do when we're talking about a $2 cherry vodka shot special. Their Reuben is pretty reasonable (reasonably-priced, too), and perfect for quelling those hunger pangs.
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Sarah P.
Love this place. It's a chill Center City pub that's a good place to meet up with friends to grab some cheap drinks, and the staff is always super friendly. The beers are always freezing cold, and their pitchers are inexpensive (usually $7-8 after 8PM), and you have options of beer other than PBR. And their fried mushrooms appetizer is amazing.
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Philo P.
Great "dive" bar feel. Good food, cheap drinks and really cool staff. Perfect for an old dude like me but still hip enough for the hipster doofus crowd.
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Majlinda K.
This bar is awesome for happy hour. It is a hidden little bar with really affordable prices for beer and wine. They have quizzo too!
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AJ M.
There's nothing not to like about the Vous. After many a lunch break spent here working downtown, I can testify the the food is pretty damn good and is typically out within 15 minutes. Their rotating $6 burger specials offer some pretty tasty choices (patty melt, chili cheeseburger, your standard bacon cheeseburger, all just great), they have some other gems on the menu such as their chili nachos and chili cheese fries--yes, I do enjoy chili--and there are also plenty of choices for people who weigh less than 240lbs. As many have mentioned the drinks come cheap as long as you're not too picky. Drink specials include $3 shot o'the day and the featured $2 beer, which you won't find too much in Center City. I do not condone drinking on lunch breaks (also, stay in school, eat your vitamins and show up to work 5 mintues early, brother)...but if you're gonna do it, this is a perfectly good place to do so at. I've even wandered in here during my free time on a few occasions. It's a good spot to kill a few hours and beers and get some above-average eats while doing it. If you're in the area and want a cold one, want to quasi-pregame before another event on the cheap, or just want to lubricate the rest of your workday, you can't go wrong with the Locust Rendezvous.
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Callan W.
Met a friend here for a pregame beer or 2 before we hopped on the Broad Street Line to CBP. It was a good choice for their cheap drinks and chill aptmosphere. The Vous is usually at the end of a drunken night, but perhaps their wallet friendly offerings will have me start the nights there instead.
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James O.
Pretty good pub in the midst of center city. I don't find anything outstanding about the place - fair prices, decent mixed drinks, moderate noise level. This is typically the congregate-point for any group nights on the town, and it works great for that. Never been overcrowded, and of an atmosphere to be fine for a group that still wants to sit and chat. I'd say I'd actually give it another half-star for being one of the more pub-ier pubs in the neighborhood. I've always had cheerful humorous service sitting at the bar. Table service has varied from kindly to tad-neglectful (though not so bad that I'm really upset about it).
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Zack H.
This place didn't impress me at all the first time I went. We ordered some typical bar food, appetizers and what not, none of it was very good. The nachos were pretty gross, they use cheez wiz and don't use it well. The chicken fingers were eh, average I guess. Drinks were standard, cheap drinks, not a lot of complaints there. I did go back another time and just had a couple drinks and everything was cool. Relatively inexpensive beers, reasonable service, no issues, but really nothing great about this place. I wouldn't recommend the food, maybe not so bad to stop in for a drink, but overall just really didn't impress me.
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Suzanne W.
Amazing food and tons of it! The price is right as well. A great little spot with friendly service!
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James M.
Apart from infectious gastroenteritis, the only thing potent enough to garner a 1-star review from me is rude service. I went here on Saturday night with three other people. The place was nearly shoulder-to-shoulder, and my group was lucky enough to be walking in right as two people were getting up to leave their table. At this table, they left two empty glasses which were promptly cleared. Like rational people, we sat down. We were approached a few minutes later by a middle-aged, dark haired server who did not take our drink order but instead informed us that we needed to get up from the table because the girls who had previously been sitting there were smoking cigarettes outside and would need to sit back down when they came back in. .....? Again: Shoulder-to-shoulder, Saturday night. Last time I checked, you can't "call fives" on an empty table at a packed public venue. Taken alone, the above is pretty outrageous. If your bar has ridiculous policies which favor regulars, this implies staggering stupidity. What do you think this is? Cheers? However, this bizarre, self-destructive nonsense is not the reason I'm giving this place 1 star. You get 1 star because this particular server came to deliver patently shitty news to my group with that very special, Bill Lumbergh brand of annoying which is comprised of: - 1 part kindergarten teacher - 1 part teenager who has recently discovered sarcasm - 3 parts "fuck you" Your bar sucks. Take a lesson from the policy at a more successful establishment: yelp.com/biz_photos/phil…
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Tom K.
"The Vous" -- as it is commonly called -- is one of the best and under-rated bars in all of Philadelphia. The location could not be any better -- right smack-dab in the middle of Center City. And the prices are phenomenal. (As I have heard many a patron say -- "I cannot afford not to drink here!"). The atmosphere is cool and relaxed and really represents the epitome of the cross-representation of Philadelphia. Young, old, men, women, rich, working class -- the Rendezvous is kind of a "melting pot" for the city. Their secret? There is no pretentious atmosphere that plagues so many other Center City bars. I fell in love with this bar the day I arrived to the city. It really is one of the best!
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Marc C.
came here with friends for a short Sat Happy Hour perfect place to sit and have cheap beers and bar snacks our waitress was VERY nice always close by to see if we needed anything good selection of beer on tap. lots of specials had the wings and nachos; wings were just ok but those nachos were excellent with the chili and all the toppings (prices were cheap too!!) we watched some NCAA football on one of their many screens; place being smallish, u can get a good view all together) liked the juke box probably not a place i would go to late nights (young crowd??) but to grab cheap beer and food... it's worth the stop
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Chris M.
I LOVE spots like this. Old school, without being overly pretentious. Menu is simple, good. Food is FAST and tasty. Beer, Drink menu is not bad.. listen you are here to catch a drink & relax. Wish beers were a little fresher, more craft from local breweries. Besides that we like!!
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Lauren B.
If you're looking for divey, then dive on in! This place has all the charm that you'd want from a dive bar, AND awesome food. The bartender Michelle has been working there for over 20 years (even though she doesn't look like it) and she's great. Easy going and attentive (and tried to help us with our quizzo...we suck). Food: for the health conscious (yes, we still go to bars) they have grilled buffalo chicken tenders...YES, grilled. They're awesome and give you that buffalo wing fix you need without the guilt. If you're feeling less than diet friendly, they have everything else in the world to accommodate that. From sweet potato fries, waffle fries, wings, jalapeno poppers and even French Toast (they serve breakfast ALL DAY). The happy hour is all cocktails are doubles for the price of a single. Thank god Michelle will cut that in half to 2 drinks and not just make you chug a drink that's 80% vodka. lol Definitely head here soon and enjoy a true friendly Philly dive. :)
(5)
Nicole L.
Rendezvous is not exactly your elaborate night out, but it's old rustic feel and "who gives a shit" vibe the staff portrays definitely gives it a certain charm. The menu is simple but surprisingly tasty. They have insanely cheap drink specials, but here the saying "you get what you pay for" is an understatement. As previously mentioned in other reviews, Rendezvous is definitely your quick stop to decide where you actually want to go for the remainder of the evening. Side note, beware of those friendly black roaches often roaming their floors... Truthfully yours, NL
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Ken D.
One of the best bars in the city!!! Everyday there's a specials on shots, beers, and drinks. YOU CAN'T BEAT IT. The people that work their are great. Steph our waitress is always on top of things. Even the food is cheap and tasty. Can't wait to go back.
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Chadd B.
A great place to grab a quick bite to eat or a few drinks before heading to your ultimate destination. It is surrounded by a few busier bars in the area; Fado, Fox and The Hound. My GF and I were headed to a nice dinner and were a little early for our reservation. So we stopped in here to grab a few drinks. It's not necessarily a beer and shot type of place, but at the same time it isn't somewhere you would go for a night out. As I mentioned it's the best for a quick bite or grabbing a few beers. The domestic specials they were running were pretty nice. $2 for a Miller High Life, $7 for a pitcher of Yeungling. Also they have 6 packs to go for about $8. Ultimately this is the perfect bar if you are trying to get away from the typical center city $70 tabs for only a few drinks. I didnt eat any of the food but it looked like your standard bar food. I did see an order of wings come out and they looked very delicious. Overall you should give it a try. It's a nice relaxing atmosphere and a break from the crowded bars that it is surrounded by.
(4)
Kevin J.
I only have ever gotten the Egg salad sandwich and the cheesesteak here. Both tasted good but diarrhea the next day is too likely. $2 Beer specials are always the best in area. Good beer, like Miller High Life or Rolling Rock, goes on sale all the time, not cheap PBR. Atmosphere is fun for groups. I would not risk their food again. $10 minimum charge is a pain in the ass, too.
(2)
Ryan W.
I enjoy it here. If you want to feel like you're at a townie bar in the middle of center city, this is the place to go. It seems like there are a bunch of regulars here but not so much that you feel uncomfortable - it's actually comforting to see that so many people frequent this place as by the outside, it looks like a pretty shady place. Once you go inside, you'll see why people keep coming back. A menu filled with variety, decent prices, specials that run all day (even Saturdays!) and a friendly waitstaff. I can get the whole going out for the ambience thing, but once you've been out to your fancy bars and just want a good cheap drink with some good bar food and service, make the 'Vous your next stop.
(4)
Walter K.
This is the most dive spot in center city. That being said, it's not really much of a dive. I like this place though. It doesn't do anything amazing. But everything is still solid. Decent prices. They serve pitchers. The beer selection is not bad. There are some really good lunch specials. Wings are pretty good. Nothing amazing here, but sometimes you're looking for that middle of the road, but still good spot. Locust Rendezvous is it. I bet this is a good place to watch some Phils or Flyers.
(4)
Brian C.
When I met up with one of my friends before a show at the Academy of Music last week, he suggested we hit up the rendezvous while the opening act finished pumping up the audience for Noel Gallagher. As I turned the corner off of Broad and saw this divey looking place before me, I was apprehensive. None the less I trusted his judgment and so we entered. After I was very intensely carded, we sat down and I immediately was digging the place. Small and compact, lots of HD tv's, good music and a hip crowd. I say small and compact but in a good way. I like places were it feels 'cozy' but you still aren't on top of the people sitting next to you. There was a nice balance of this here. We got some drinks and started scanning the surprisingly vast menu. Lots of things to choose from; wings and burgers to hot and cold sandwiches and dinners. We opted to start with Cheesesteak Nachos. When our waitress brought them out, they looked epic. A pile of ships smothered in steak, peppers and onions which was then doused in wiz. They were fantastic. The only other time I've seen anything like this was on Man v Food so to know they exist in Philly was very exciting. They actually had a little kick to them which added another element to the trouble we got ourselves in with this app. My buddy decided to go for the Corned Beef Reuben of which they touted as the best in the city. It did look good. I went for Corned Beef on Rye, dry, with a side of mustard. If I wasn't already half full of nachos I may have been slightly disappointed in the amount of meat on my sandwich but the quality of the meat was good. It was slightly dry and I like that in my corned beef. All in all, I really liked this little "rendezvous" and would certainly stop by again. Good eats and good atmosphere are key and this placed had both!
(3)
Robert P.
I love this little bar. I was staying at the Double Tree just a block away and found myself coming here a couple times during my stay. The staff and customers are very friendly. Their food is also very good. Be sure to try their chicken wings. Get there early or you won't find a seat.
(4)
Sarah F.
My boyfriend LOVES this place. For the longest time I gave him difficulty when he wanted to go there. I kept saying, "I hate the vous, I don't want to go." Then I realized a few things. Cheap drinks- Daily specials, and cheap even when they aren't on special. Decent food- Its bar food, but its good bar food. The spanish fries are great, waffle fries smothered in onions, jalapenos and cheese. Good Service- We love Mandy and Megan, and they always take good care of us. Why did it take me so long to jump on the Locust Rendezvous bandwagon? I'm not sure, but I don't turn down a trip there anymore.
(4)
Tomas Y.
Make no mistake, this is a dive bar. In that genre, this place is good and pure and simple. It's not trying to be something it's not, and as a result it's a great hang. Cheap buzz, great tunes, interesting mixed crowd, and I had a killer cheese steak there. It could have been due to the sharpened state of my hunger related to said cheap booze that I found their steak so delicious. Nonetheless, the meal lingers excellently in my mind, like The 'Vous itself.
(5)
David C.
Do not get the seafood platter unless you like frozen fish sticks. I specifically asked my server about this when ordering it-- She said a lot of people order it. When she brought me my check I told her it was awful. she then admitted she had never seen it before, she is a moron.
(1)
Jennifer G.
This is a perfect little laid back bar that somehow manages to be divey AND clean AND have really good food. I really wasn't expecting the food from this place. I got buffalo chicken tenders whereas my friends got the grilled buffalo chicken tenders, which is an awesome healthy alternative to the fried friedness that I got. On another visit, a friend got the turkey club sandwich and it was stuffed with turkey! Their prices on drinks are nice and cheap too, around $4 for a glass of wine. The only thing I have to say is don't go there on Quizzo night unless you're dying to play Quizzo. It's overly crowded and hard to hear the announcer. The one nice thing though was that because we sucked, the super nice bartender helped give us answers. She must have felt bad for us. (We came in dead last that night)
(5)
Jon Z.
Came here after a long search for good wings in center city after Doc Watson's closed down. This place has very good Garlic Wings (not too dry and they add REAL garlic chunks). In addition, they always have cheap $3 draft specials all night. Staff was nice and accomodating. They were able to change the tv near our table to something we wanted to watch. Easy to miss since it is tucked between the Kimmel Center and Estia on Locust St.
(4)
Kelly P.
i love the vous. i have such shame in my heart for having waited so long to venture in here. i've lived close to it for years and only recently cruised in after it became clear that the beer specials at fox & hound were not worth the headache of sitting between clumps of drunk uarts 21yrolds and clumps of drunk horny black dudes. best decision i ever made! love jace the bartender. love the doorman on the weekends, too drunk to remember his name. that minderaser fucked.me .upp.
(4)
Kimmy S.
This is a great place to go with a few friends for some drinks and good food. They always have great drink specials. Their grilled buffalo chicken tenders are so good, and their Spanish fries are terrific. I went here once tor quizzo too ( I think Wednesday nights?) if that strikes your fancy. Will keep coming back to this place.
(5)
K. B.
I really need to stop giving out such high ratings to places, but I knew I was going to like this place way before I ever went in. Its a dive, but fairly nice as dives go. $4 ($2+$2) shot and a beer combo will get you going quick and the quality food will keep you upright. The cheese steak was pretty great and oddly enough I found myself in front of a bowl of french onion soup by the end of the night... it was a weird night. But the servers were personable and the clientele all seemed to be having a good time. Note: I pride myself at being fairly Quizzo worthy at most places, but the questions here are Jeopardy-worthy. Or I was too far gone, its a toss up.
(5)
Hilary P.
Rotating drink specials, cheese fries, and decently hot chicken wings. These are a few of my favorite things. Pregame for a performance at the Academy of Music here, but don't forget your ID. I swear they secretly just lift playlists from WXPN, which makes me happier than I care to admit. Service is great, even when you're just ordering water. Even when all you're ordering is water because you need to cool off after bogarting your friend's wings.
(4)
Jo H.
Love this place! I eat here twice a week, sometimes 3. The food is great, really really reasonably priced, and the can/bottle beer is probably the coldest I've ever had in a bar. I love the daily drink specials. There is always a draft, a can/bottle, and a shot. All $3 and under. All of the staff is amazing. They are all so friendly and make the place even more great. Some of my favorites are the fried mushrooms with the horseradish sauce, the shrimp salad sandwich---made fresh to order, and the fried chicken sandwich done italiano style--which means they put boneless fried chicken on a long roll, then cover it with spinach, mushrooms, garlic and provolone cheese and bake it. It's heaven! Go here! They have a lot of specials for lunch and dinner. It's really a great place, you won't be disappointed!
(5)
Anya M.
I can't think of a better spot to grab a pitcher of beer with friends. Even on the most crowded nights, there always seems to be a table free and the service is great! The Vous is a great alternative to many of the irish pubs in the area because you can usually have a conversation, even with the jukebox blaring. Also a decent spot to watch sports, especially the Phils.
(4)
Vernon D.
Simple food, Love Stout on draught, and Michelle behind the bar and your set for a good lunch or friendly happy hour. Im usually settled on whatever is on special for the day for my late lunch. I am a regular once or twice a week person here and i shalt not stray with the personal service and did i mention Love Stout.
(5)
Joe B.
I came here last Thursday to meet up with some guys. It's a low key bar that has a good amount of TVs to watch any sporting event you want. I was not in the mood for a drink so I just got food. The meatloaf was ok, nothing to write home about, and it was drowned in gravy. Baked potato and broccoli were also ok. Our waitress was good but my food took forever to get to me when the bar was not even half full. I ordered a minute after the rest of my table did and my food took fifteen extra minutes after everyone else got their meals. I don't know how other people are saying this place is fast, I hope I caught it on an off night.
(3)
Robert B.
Fantastic wings and great service during a busy football game.
(4)
Brooke T.
Mandy, the server, is awesome. She dealt with some grade-A bullshit during the play-off game and did so in a classy/stern way. The bullshit was from the mass of Redditor's (of which I happened to be sitting with). As far as I'm concerned, if anyone screws with this woman while I'm at THE VOUS, I will hurt you.
(5)
L. D.
This place should be in the pine barrens of nj, but its by rittenhouse....i love Philly. Its awesome, great beer selection, friendly staff, the wings are a JOKE but the drink specials make up for it.
(4)
Felicia D.
The 'Vous manages to strike the ideal balance between dive-y appeal (cheap beer and shot specials, round-the-clock dimness) and a friendly, almost-family-like atmo. Case in point, our daytime bartender (whose name I did not ask, bad reviewer!) took the time to point out the "healthy" items on the 'Vous expansive menu when I lamented my pudgy state. Drinking beer at 3pm has nothing to do with this, thank you. Advised that the turkey was roasted in-house every day and not some lunchmeat drivel, my girlfriend and I ordered a behemoth house salad topped with said bird, a cheese-lidded crock of onion soup and a huge plate of their criminally crisp Spanish waffle fries gilded with chopped jalapenos and onions, all very thoroughly coated in more cheese. Of the three items, only the onion soup disappointed -- it was like licking a beef bouillon cube. Otherwise, the grub was tops -- and cheeeep. The $2 shot of the day was Pinnacle Whipped Cream vodka. I'll just let you imagine how good this tasted (and felt) after all those Spanish fries... yummm jalapeno whipped cream! $3 pints of Victory Prima Pils were cold, at least a dozen flatscreen TVs kept us up-to-date on CNN freaking out about FourLoko (they just found about it, I guess) and the place is happening during local sporting events. No matter where you sit, you'll find a screen in your eye-line. The 'Vous has always made me feel cozily at home in Center City, and I'll stand behind my five-star rating forever.
(5)
Brittany M.
This place is awesome. It has no idea what it wants to be, which is kind of what makes it great. There's dance music, sports team banners, and video games, so it pretty much can appeal to whatever mood you're in. Food is standard bar food but very tasty, and service is great - we were never out of beer. Plus, for less than $40, we got chx fingers, 4 Yards, and a pitcher of Yards. Bonus: sometimes they have Abita (!) on tap. Can't go wrong here. Oh, and it's clean.
(4)
Steve W.
The Rendezvous was our third stop looking for a place that we could could get a table and watch the Eagles game at. First clue this place may have issues is that they had tables available when the other two places were standing room only. The service wasn't terrible it was non- existent. The bartender was also the only waitress in the entire place. Apparently this is a common occurrence, a man sitting at the bar came to our table and told us the bartender asked him to take our drink orders. We eventually were able to get some food and it was ok. The prices are so reasonable that I will probably go back to give them another try. Who knows maybe they'll hire a waitress by then.
(2)
Ronnie D.
I love this place! Great beer and shot specials everyday of the week, friendly bartenders and waitstaff plus good cheap food for late night. The Vous has a big industry crowd every night and I see why. They have a no-nonsense straight up hospitality attitude towards everyone that walks through the door. Michelle is awesome during the day as well! If you are in the hood check this place out. Its a dive like no other.
(5)
Bill M.
The Good: The Vous has some pretty awesome drink specials. Each week they have a different draft beer for $3, a bottled beer for $2, and a shot for $2. and it's good stuff too. I was enjoying some Blue Moon drafts in all it's orange filled splendor. The Vous also has a pretty good late night menu. It has the chicken fingers and fries that every late night food serving pub offers. but you can also chow down on some calamari and popcorn shrimp. The Bad: There's not too much bad by my book, but I love me some dive bars. and this bar hit that mark. I did get to sample the worst of it's jukebox and I'll get to that later. they also had some pretty horrible Budweiser memorabilia that I wasn't big on. I do think that the only truly bad thing for it though is just the fact that Good Dog and Mcglinchy's are the better dive spots to go to in that area. The Ugly: The fact that there was a group of older men serenading the entire bar with old man rock. We're talking the some pretty horrible musical choices sang very out of tune. And it wasn't even a karaoke night! scary. I also got to find out what burnt Smarties smelled like courtesy of Chrissy R.'s randomly creative pyromania . Overall: while the ugly moments of the Vous are better left avoided, it does make for a very worthwhile nightly Rendevous.
(4)
Tim O.
Not the standard definition of a dive. it's too bright. and maybe a little bit too sport-y. 2 and 3 dollar beers, though. you can't go wrong with that. a bill that comes to $20 after hours of drinking? good for the wallet. maybe not the liver. but i heard that if you give your alcoholic organ 6 weeks off it's basically brand new. so mark the Vous on your calander every few months and things will work out fine. The location is kinda hidden. It's right near Good Dog, McGlinchey's, etc. but I never even realized.
(3)
Sam B.
Got smashed here on spring break 010 4 Beers + 2 Shots = 12.00!!!!!
(5)
Rob S.
My latest love affair. Cheap drinks, fair tap selection (they had Lagunitas IPA last time I was there) and a lovely dive bar atmosphere. I got to chat with Rick, the harmonica playing (literally at the bar, I mean) hair dresser who has cut Justin Timberlake and Ozzy Osbourne's hair. (So he says.) He was fun to talk to for 20 minutes until I realized that I could barely get a word in edge-wise. But his grandiosity was well worth it when he bought me a $3 Victory Pils and all was well again.
(5)
Sophie U.
?????? I love this place! The first time I went there, I'd had a bit to drink and was starving; got the patty melt and was plenty pleased. The second time I went there, I went with my boy who had a French dip-type o' sammich. I had the patty melt again, and was pleased, again. It was a week before Easter and the woman behind the bar brought out a bunch of Cadbury Eggs... I took one and put it in my pocket, where it stayed for about two to three weeks. Oops. It was a bit crowded, but you know, I kinda dig it.
(5)
Maggie B.
I was pleasantly surprised...this place was empty when we walked in and thought to myself..."uh oh". But the server was super nice and efficient and was busy making the place look sparkling clean. I ordered an omelet with sausage, tomatoes, onions, and American cheese. It was excellent, especially the sausage, and was perfectly cooked. The home fries were crispy and evenly cooked with lots of onions. The coffee was great and I had a spicy bloody Mary that was very good. I'm definitely coming back for brunch and will be recommending it to people for sure!
(4)
Marina K.
This is the epitome of a dive bar, but there is nothing wrong with that. The food is OK but their fries, triple or quadruple fried, are magnificent! Came here a few times during the Phillies most recent playoff run, and since we would come a lot they reserved a table for us every single game. Since I've only been here during the game, the service was obviously not the fastest I've experienced, but they did a really good job anyways. $3 Beers and $2 shots specials every week. They need to make their TVs high def, which is the only they thing they lack, imo.
(4)
Christopher R.
We hit up Locust Rendezvous after the after-party, because that's how we do. So, it was literally a rendezvous, from the French meaning an appointed place of meeting.* The Vous had some decent specials going--I'm never going to argue with a cheap pint of Peroni. As for food, I ordered the Spanish Fries (fries covered mozzarella and cheddar cheese, jalapenos & sauteed onions) because I suspected they would be mind-blowing. I was warned this was not the case, and in the end they did not really blow my mind, but I did experience some momentary surprise and delight when the fries in question were revealed to be waffle fries. These were delicious and we descended upon them ravenously. The waitress accommodated our large and often raucous group well. She was nice. I like her. I would come here again. * I enjoy when the names of places are accurate descriptions of what they are, like how all Starbucks are staffed by whaling seamen.
(3)
Joseph G.
To be honest, the prices are great, the food is good, and the ambiance is great. The best thing about here is that the service is decent and the bartenders are really friendly. It is definitely a good place to start out your night or stay for hours. All of my friends have enjoyed this place both local or travelers. Definitely check this place out if you are in Center City.
(5)
Ashley L.
I find myself keep coming back here! Can't beat the $3 beer & $2 shot deals daily. Also, the $7 pitchers are great! Last night I tried the nachos supremo (which they indicate on the menu as "awesome baby") and they were pretty good. Great place if looking for a dive bar.
(4)
Danny S.
Cheap beer and shots for their weekly specials. It was really packed, but I liked the atmosphere of the bar. I mean, beers and shots for $2 each? Gotta love it, reminds me of the cheap prices from my college days. The waitress was also really nice and accomodating and came back frequently to see if we needed anything else. This would also probably be a nice place to hit up and drink before checking out the clubs/lounges in the city with way more pricier drinks. I definitely plan on coming back to this place.
(4)
Nate A.
Two Fridays ago as the 5 inch rainstorm was just getting going, I set out to meet the better 10% of the DA's Office's young attorney force for a happy hour that by inertia escalated to four, sodden hours in this 'is what it is' kind of place. No pretense, just boozing, bar food and bad decisions. Pros -Discount Pricing - you come here cause city work don't pay and $2 runs long at Rendezvous. There seemed to be a rotating beer all-night draft beer special as well as some kind of bad, hooch du jour. Two Fridyays past, this was bubble-gum flavored vodka served up in clear-plastic shot glasses like the Dentist uses for your fluoride rinse. The liquid consumed in either scenario would be about equally delicious, but you haven't had a hangover until you've had a bubble-gum vodka hangover. It's as if going to the circus made your head assplode. -Service - our waitress was an old pro, very good at watering plants, among other things. Cons -Oooof.
(3)
Jim M.
I was part of the post Jolly's contigent that invaded "The Vous". After drinking copious amounts of alcohol at the Elite Event, I needed something to soak it all up. I ended up getting a burger and a house salad. The house salad was fairly good, decent amount of vegetables and everything was fresh. The burger was ok, nothing fancy. The fries were decent, but again, nothing fancy. The beer kept flowing, aided by our gracious server, who handled all six trillion of our orders with aplomb. I also had a Bushmills, and was surprised at how little it cost, being that this is in the heart of Center City. Our server also handled the numerous cards and cash we threw her way. The music was good, the company was very good. I'd go back to hit this place up for a happy hour or just to hang out at a relaxed place with reasonable prices.
(3)
Christina P.
Looks like a hole in the wall, and that's because it IS. "The vous" as they call it is a tiny little dive bar that you would walk right past if you weren't looking for it. However, this little gem has become my happy hour spot of choice. This is probably because we work until 6, so we don't have to attempt to down 5 drinks before 7pm to get our fair share of the happy hour deals. Why you ask? Because LR's specials run ALL THE TIME. They have a weekly rotating $2 beer, $3 beer and $2 shot that you can get all day, everyday. They also have $8 pitchers of Miller Lite or Yuengling thurs-sun after 8pm. The staff is super friendly and the food is actually decent. The place is tiny though so if you come on a friday or saturday night you might have to wait a while for a seat. Apparently this place is not really a secret anymore. Maybe the best part - they take credit cards!
(4)
Cylantro S.
I saw their sister restaurant on The Best Thing I Ever Ate, and their wings were featured, I happened to be in the area and mad a point to stop there. GOOD CHOICE. This is a total dive bar with some quality "Fat Girl Food"!! I had some cheesesteak fries and those ever awesome wings...My sisters ordered cheesesteaks. I had to open my pants before I could leave. Totally coming back.
(3)
Meredith M.
Not your classic dive bar but certainly not like many of the other bars in its area. The Vous (as it is so often called) is the perfect place to go on those nights you want to pre-game but not within the confines of your own home. I was there this past weekend and we spent about $30 on multiple shots, beers, and some bar food. You can't beat the weekly drink specials; where else can you get a $2 shot? Sure, it's not top shelf booze but it hits the spot. The one glaring problem is that it often is very crowded and it isn't exactly built for big crowds. The variety of clientele is pretty interesting though. Oh, and their buffalo chicken tenders are AMAZING.
(4)
Tom D.
This place is pretty great. It has a feel like neighborhood bar in a small town, but it is located right in Center City. I have only been a couple times, and have never had a bad experience. I ate dinner here the other night and it was tasty deliciousness. I had a Reuben sandwich and it was fantastic. Perfect amount of 'kraut and Russian dressing. I would have liked it better if there was more corned beef, but that's ok. It came with fries and they were awesome: batter dipped waffle fries (it was like a checkers fry and a chik-fil-a fry had a lovechild-fry in the 'Vous kitchen). Coupled with a weekly drink special (always a $2 beer, a $3 dollar beer and a $3 shot of liquor) and you have yourself a fun little spot just steps from the subway stop at Walnut-Locust. Also, it's one of the earliest Quizzo's in the city on Wednesdays, if you're into that sort of thing...
(4)
Michelle L.
Last weekend, my brother and I were caught downtown in that oft pesky window of time between dinner out and "out" out. Let me just say, the intersection around Chestnut and Broad is pretty much no man's land if you're searching for a laid-back (read: sans bouncer) bar in which to kill time and chat over a beer. Luckily, we stumbled across this little place, which seemed to fit the bill nicely and had an open table calling our name. We weren't disappointed either; never has a bar been so perfectly underwhelming, and I don't say this at all as a bad thing! It's a dive bar, except clean - even the bathrooms - and with a really mellowed out clientele for ten o'clock on a Saturday night. There's a soft, soulful grunginess about the Rendezvous that I enjoyed; it's like a slice of the Midwest (or how I picture the Midwest to be) in downtown Philly. There are good deals on drinks (two beer specials and a $2 shot all night, presumably every night) and the service was unobjectionable: attentive and to the point. I was impressed when I ordered a Corona ($4) and was asked if I'd like it with or without lime. Maybe I have low expectations but I thought it was a classy touch! Just beware if they check your ID... Our server snatched ours up and left without a word to have them processed by the CIA or something, though to her credit she did come back with them. Also, the jukebox is constantly being put to work, so the music is like listening to someone's iPod on shuffle. Want to hear AC/DC and Kelly Clarkson back-to-back? Done. I must say, discovering this backwoods gem was a pleasant surprise, especially since the course of my nights is usually more premeditated thanks to yelp :)
(4)
Andy B.
It took me too long to walk into the 'Vous. WIth rotating $2 bottle, $3 draft and $3 shot specials, and a cute waitress who I totally have a crush on, the 'Vous is a sweet little spot right in the middle of Center City. Since it's always happy hour, it's great for a drink or four before hopping on the subway down to a game, or to close down on a Wednesday night. Throw in weekly quizzo by Philly's own Johnny Goodtimes, an eclectic set of regulars who never seem to leave their bar stools, and you've got the makings of a winner
(4)
Kim N.
Great dive bar. We stopped in here after last Saturday's Phillies game. There's always a happy hour going on, which means some bottled beers are $2 or $3. Typical bar food. I opted for the nachos which were run-of-the mill. The fries looked great, should have ordered that instead. There's a lot of tv's in the place, so you're sure to be able to catch a game you want to see!
(4)
Beth R.
Ended up here last night, and could not believe I had never been before. It's pretty nondescript from the outside, and I've walked past it a million times. The vibe is neighborhood bar - it's low key, with good music and great drink specials. I feel like there are bars in center city that I frequent because they are centrally located for everyone in my group of friends, yet noone in my crew is particularly excited about the venue. So I'm thrilled to have a new centrally located place that I'm genuinely looking forward to going again.
(4)
pracheta t.
can i give 3 and a half stars? a good bar with really good bar food. They're really accommodating to big groups and they're always playing the big soccer games that are on during the season. that's a plus.
(3)
Jamie S.
This dive has all the things you would want in a dive bar, and it doesn't even small bad. Drink specials vary weekly with different $3 beers and $2 shots, its like its always happy hour. Erotic photo hunt, solid wings, and a smart set up of their tables round out the other elements that ensure a good time.
(4)
Jim B.
This is a good dive bar right in the heart of the city. Cheap pitchers good wings and one of those jukeboxes that you can download songs from. Good food, cheap beer and whatever music you want. nuff said
(4)
Molly O.
I like the specials. I ate here once and will never do that again. Can never get a seat at the bar for some reason, always overrun with depressed old men. But if you need a buzz and are nearby, this is the place. Nice and cheap. Didn't I mention I like things cheap?
(3)
tim c.
I'd be stretched to call it a dive, "The Vous" doesn't have that dim/dingy feel/smell that's prerequisite for dive bar classification. It's more of a neighborhood bar/Cheers type place which is not an easy find these days in Center City. Just the right blend of friendliness and attitude, they know how to "keep it real." They always have good beer and drink specials. The food is decent and reasonably priced. Get the Cheesesteak Soup!
(3)
Vicki M.
THE best mixed shot I've ever drank was at The Vous. I'm not a big fan of straight shots (if you're wondering why, look at my original review), but so many places screw up mixed shots. They either taste revolting or are too weak. I'm also not a huge fan of any drink that supposedly tastes like food. Cause seriously? A Caramel Apple frou frou just tastes like Apple Pucker and mixer to me. Blech. This is the first time I have ever had some dopey "food" shot and it tasted exactly like the food. (Oatmeal Cookie, if you're curious.) I have it on good authority that a Chocolate Cake did, indeed, taste like chocolate cake, as well.
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Mindy K.
This is the kind of place that can either by depressing or awesome - I think it would mostly depend on your mood/state of mind. I found myself totally digging the chill, dark and bare-bones bar feel of it. Plus, our hot server was really attentive, funny and totally engaging, which really helps when you're surrounded by sad, frown-faced old dudes with scotch on the rocks.
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Suzanne H.
This is a really great dive bar. I've started off my last two Saturday nights here and both were a lot of fun. Great cheap drink specials, games, interesting people watching, and a good juke box. The only downfall is that I have spent the last two Sunday mornings very hungover, but I guess thats the price you have to pay for a fun night out!
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Stephanie P.
#17 After hearing about their $2 shots, I added the 'Vous to my list of happy hour stops one night. Not much to say, really. We went in, ordered the shot of the week - Pinnacle Chocolate Flavored Vodka - and downed them out of plastic shot cups. The bartender was nice enough and the crowd seemed quite settled in. I'm not sure I would drop by again, even with shots that cheap. But, it was a novel experience. =)
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Jessica P.
A quality dive bar - try the shot of the week, always delicious.
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Lesley G.
Always a good time. Really a pretty nice place for a "dive bar." You never know what kind of beer will be on special. They sell Smirnoff Ice!
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Chrissy R.
I can't believe I recommended this place in another review and never wrote about it here! I love this place! The Vous is super laid back. It's a "dive" without being all "look at us we're a dive. look at my skinny jeans. I'm so IRONIC" like Bob & Barbara's does. Good food, cheap drinks, and a very nice laid back mixed crowd.
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elisa o.
Pretty extensive food menu for a little dive bar off of Locust. You may even pass it. Small little hole in the wall offering a bite and lots of drinks! The crowd is pretty mixed. I usually go during a weekday around 7PM and I like it. It is not tooo crowded but it is busy! Staff is great and pretty friendly. I did not expect that at all. I am used to people ignoring me when I go to a little dive bar. I think it is cute that they call themselves a cafe. But then again their menu is not bad at all. A definite must to get a few drinks and chit chat with your new found friend!!! Enjoy!
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Santana B.
Never actually had fun here but it's OK cause they have changing drink specials every night and all-you-can-eat Peanuts for Free.
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Karl S.
Late night booze. However, Michelle during the day is sexy and smart and sexy and terrific and knows all the poop going on in the city and sexy. I go here after work for the needed Ketel. Cheap lovely drinking without a gaggle of hipsters.
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D h.
Small, kinda strange intimate layout with ton of TVs (great place to watch the game). Walk right into one end of the bar, which occupies the middle half of the west wall. Call it a strange layout, because there are basically two halves of the bar, the front half and an elevated back half surrounded by a waist high ledge, so that it's boxed in. Black laminate bar, classic wood rail with a brass footrail. Bar back is shelves and cubby holes. Great bartenders that know how to take care you. Love the coat rack in back, that on these evenings was full. The Locust is lit up by it's TVs and beer signs, along with some Christmas lights opposite bar, so it's a touch darker, but not too dark. Feels very much like a Boston bar. Chill music and really subdued noise level. Crowd was mostly foursome or couples conversing among themselves. Than a few stranglers at the bar. Everyone was really friendly. Love seeing the smoke eaters in an era that's gone (thank God).
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Tom S.
worst bar in philadelphia. the staff never gets to you (i've waited a half hour for ONE beer in the middle of the afternoon), and if you're coming in with people under 21 you can forget about drinking. apparently whoever makes the rules got it into their head that people under 21 couldn't be at the same table as people of age if anyone was to be drinking. their food is sub-par at best, and their beer list is like a "who's who" of mass-produced american piss-water. broke? go to Oscar's. want good beer? go to Monk's. if it's tuesday just go to Fox & Hound. the vous is for lame college kids and sports-bar douchebags.
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Lee S.
I liked the "Vous." I was headed there for a late happy hour with some friends and we were pleased to find out that they had feature drinks of the week. The week we were there is was $2 Lionshead bottles and $2 Shots of three olives grape. We decided to indulge in both and the waitress was even nice enough to bring over the caps for all the Lionshead's so we could solve the riddles. We decided to get crazy and try some food and we were all pleasantly surprised at the deliciousness of our order. The veggie grinder was very tasty as well as the grilled chicken breast. While the chicken fingers looked a little ill in color they made up for it in taste. Overall a good place to chill, drink and eat for cheap.
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Elizabeth B.
The Vous is a good dive bar. It attracts a varied crowd. I wouldn't say this is the place to "meet people" -- just come with a friend or a few, snag the booth by the window, order some decently priced beer (they typically have a good special) and snacks (I would stick to the appetizers or sandwiches) and play some Connect Four if you're up to it.
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Erin G.
The 'Vous is just fine. It's conveniently located right in Center City, and when you're looking for a cheap drink and some decompression time post-Macy's, it's in the perfect spot. The menu is straight fried foods, so if you're looking for that, it might be decent. The drink specials are good, though they weren't offering anything I was interested in. The Bloody Mary was actually good, if not nearly spicy enough (it never is) but my request for hot sauce was met with a smile and they had Lauganita IPA on tap for the boy. In the late afternoon, the bar seemed mostly filled with neighborhood locals and families, though I bet the crowd gets a little more interesting (read, drunk) at night. It's not the best dive I've ever been to, but it has enough going for it that I'll be back.
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Madeleine B.
I'm giving you five stars, Rendezvous, because you always make me happy and I always have fun at you. I've been lucky enough to have interesting chats with people here, but I have a bad/good habit of talking to strangers. Oh please oh please oh please bring back the Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat. Ah well, I won't complain. I'm glad there's a place which won't break the bank where I can enjoy great food and drink with a bunch of friends, still hear ourselves speaking, and - if we're lucky - get a great view of gals falling down the stairs of the sushi place across the street. Stilettos have their time and place, ladies.
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David W.
Locust Rendezvous is the ideal place for cheap drinks and eats. I have never had a bad night there. The waitresses are great, quick, attentive, and never screw your order up. The environment is a warm, tavern feel with a good few of all the TV's. I usually attended here during football season to catch a few good games, and drink some cheap beer and eat some good food.
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Shannon Y.
The vous is almost everything I want in a session bar. It's clean, but not sterile. The staff are surly but not hostile. You'd be better off sticking with beer, but no one is going to kill you or make fun of you for ordering a girl drink. I was in this past Saturday for my birthday and was really impressed with the new (ish) manager that was on the floor and noticed a few subtle differences since I started going there years ago (I was one of the "industry" people mentioned in another review). First, I actually felt like the staff were happy to serve me for the first time ever, the manager and waitress were super friendly and the bathrooms were much cleaner than they used to be. I see no reason to complain about the place.
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John S.
I came here with my local friend Erin O. and her friends. We thought we would dominate Quizzo, but we got schooled. It was fun anyway, and the food wasn't bad. Being in here, I felt like I could have been in thousands of other bars in hundreds of other American cities. That's not necessarily a bad thing, as I was enjoying myself. And it's also interesting if you lose track of time for a while because you can daydream and wake up and not remember right away where you are. Or maybe that's just me.
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Mary O.
Decided to try because we were going to a 7:30 show and wanted a quick and inexpensive bite beforehand. It is a standard dive bar with obvious regulars (they seem to go out of their way to make their presence known). The food was good bar fair.. Everyone enjoyed their meal with the exception of the soda being funky. The lack of stars are because the service was terrible! It took 25 minutes for me to get an unsweetened iced tea. Our drinks came sporadically or not at all. My young niece was given a pint glass for her sprite so we had to ask the pregnant waitress for a more appropriate cup. I bring up the pregnancy because I would assume someone with a child on the way would know better then to give a 4 year old a glass with no lid and a straw she can't reach. The food took forever! She served a full meal to one person at the table at least 20 minutes before the rest of us but gave no explanation. The only time she came to the table was to deliver items; never once to check if we needed anything. We asked for the check as soon as our food was delivered to ensure we wouldn't be late for the show and found we were charged for items she never brought. It was a miserable, rainy Tuesday night with barely anyone in the bar so there is no excuse for the poor service or for taking nearly 90 minutes for burgers and fries. Two stars because I can't deny the food was delicious but I won't be going back.
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Herb L.
semi-divey corner bar in downtown area. Just what you want sometimes. Not a real dive though, along the lines of B & B's, Frank's or McGlincheys, or even Oscar's.
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steven e.
The 'vous is a divey dive at its best. Last time I was in here, we drank multiple pitchers while watching Deal or No Deal with the locals. Really crazy place during Mummers. People come in to refill their Sprite bottles with beer.
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Pete M.
Please for the love of all that is good and holy, put fried chicken on the menu permanently! To make room for it, you can get rid of something that nobody wants like salads!
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veronika p.
I'm not super into this place. I came here for the first time a few nights ago with some friends - it was a Thursday around 12, and the place was pretty empty. The waitress ignored us for awhile while she was talking to other patrons. When she finally recognized us and we placed our order, it took her about 10 minutes to get us our drinks, and this was after we tried making eye contact with her a bunch of time. She seemed too busy hanging out behind the bar and drinking her own beer. We finally got our drinks when our friend, a regular who knew the waitress, showed up. This was definitely irritating. It's a bit too jock-ish for me, I don't think I'd ever come here on my own. The kitchen closes at 12, but from what I saw from the menu they serve normal greasy/fried/breaded/cheesy pub food. I didn't notice any peanuts at our table - maybe they were out or something.
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Jesse M.
I really didn't mind this place. It reminds me of the bars in my hometown. Small, divey, fairly cheap pitchers, half-decent selection of finger foods. I think the specials were $2 Parrot Bay shots and $3 IPA. An ok place if you are around the area and need a drink or two. I did enjoy the peanuts at all of the tables.
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Julianna K.
The 'Vous was somewhat seedy: old furnishings, dimly lit, tight space, but was fairly crowded on a Friday afternoon, and I soon found out why. Friendly prompt service, decent beers on tap that kept coming (at least until they run out), and diner-type food. What could be bad about that? Nothing... save for the gaggle of middle aged men that hogged the jukebox with the likes of "Is She Really Going Out With Him?", "Jessie's Girl" and other weird 80's music that you wouldn't think grown men would be belting out loud in a public place. They were pretty obnoxious, and you could tell that this was their regular Friday night (we wondered where their wives were...), but we suffered through it until we were done our dinners. Burger for me, Reuben and sausages (or some variation of them) for my friends. Cheap too considering we had 3 dinners and probably about 10-15 drinks. I definitely recommend checking it out, just make sure to sit far away from that jukebox...
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Charlie K.
What's the deal guys???? It's a bar, an OK center city bar. It doesn't try to be anything more or less than that. A great place to come to after work and slam some drinks back. The last time I was in it was full of service industry people trying to get over their own shitty evenings. I got bought 2 shots by complete strangers and got properly drunk. Meanwhile, the daytime bartender Michelle is a legend in this city! She knows just about everyone and is a sweetheart!
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Frank L.
I read the reviews on Yelp for this place and was intrigued enough to drop in the other night. What a great place! Mary Kate was behind the bar and you couldn't ask for a warmer, more personable person. I stayed for several more drinks than I planned because the place and the people I spoke with in the bar were just so incredibly interesting and nice. Nowhere near as divey as some reviews have painted it, the Vous is just a friendly, pleasant place to but a relatively inexpensive buzz on and have some great conversation. I would definitely be a regular if I lived in Philly and can't imagine that I wouldn't visit every time I am there. Go there!
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Kathleen T.
not keen. i've read random reviews here and there damning the diveyness of B&B's, and stating this joint was a superior drinking hole. not bloody fucking likely, man. not to mention the fact that the staff are generally too fucking busy chatting or on their mobiles to actually serve customers. yeah. i love that in a bar. while i got served relatively quickly, i watched other patrons get ignored for said conversations and such. SUPERB! it ain't cheap, there are jocks aplenty, and even the hipsters steer clear of the sportiness of it. and hey, thanks to the great fellow yelpers who've previously reviewed it, i now know to leave well enough alone when it comes mummer time! hot damn! dive, my ass.
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jack j.
If your not a regular they will prob look at you weird. Food is bar food but if you order waffle fries ask for wing sauce.
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Michael B.
this place is a piece of shit. the only good thing it has going on is that it would be the perfect place to "stand someone up" , they would REALLY have to deserve it though
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Nicole R.
Firstly, Mummers scare me. I hope I'm never at the Rendevous with a bunch of Mummers refilling their sprite containers. That said, the Rendevous is good for some things. A shoddy dive bar with cheap beer sold really cheaply, it's a place to go with a bunch of people when you're really low on cash. They do $2 pints of Lager, which normally is not my thing but sometimes...sometimes. The best thing about the Rendezvous and places like it is the cheap whiskey. Particularly when they do great whiskey/beer specials and I can just slide my beer over to someone else.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Late Night Parking : Street Bike Parking : 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 : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Cody Y.
A step-up from your typical dive bar, Locust Rendezvous gives you that divey feel complimented with a robust drink/food menu. A "dive bar" so close to Rittenhouse should always make one skeptical, so I was pleasantly surprised to find a real neighborhood atmosphere walking into the strangely named Locust Rendezvous (or The Vous as people insist). Walking inside it looks small, but with lots of seating along the sides and a fairly large seating area in the back, odds are you'll find a seat somewhere. Lots of TVs line the sides of the bar and the service is...well the wait staff goes at its own pace but is never rude, adding to that local watering whole feel that other bars try to emulate. The drink specials here are oh so, so cheap - the rotating beer of the week is $2.25-$3.25 a glass, it's totally worth coming buy here for that alone (when I went it was a craft seasonal pumpkin beer). The food is pretty solid too - I ordered the Jalapeno Poppers ($6.95) and Cheese Steak Nachos ($8.95). The poppers were the star, perfect deep fried goodness. The nachos were a bit disappointing - just meat and cheese (I don't know what I was expecting), the chips were those cheap ones you get at sports stadiums and the cheese was meh. Overall, I have to admit I enjoyed my experience at The Vous, and if I;m in the area again I'd be inclined to come back. If you're looking for a neighborhood bar and cheap beer, you'll have a good time here.
(4)Claire P.
This is definitely as described - a dive. No staff members acknowledged us within our first ten minutes (and it wasn't especially busy), so we ended up making our way to the bar to ask for food menus and order a round of drinks. We were then informed that our drinks would be bought over by our server along with the menu. Thankfully this happened pretty quickly, however sadly the rest of the service was rather slow. I ordered the phili cheese steak sandwich and my friend who wasn't particularly hungry decided to try the pizza fries. Food took around half an hour to be bought across to us which we thought was rather a long wait considering there were less than six occupied tables in the bar at the time, only two other tables of which had ordered food. My steak was rather bland, so much so that I had to add salt and pepper myself in order to provide any sort of seasoning. My friends pizza fries were just waffle fries smothered in tomato paste with melted cheese on the top - nothing spectacular or flavoursome either. There is a juke box within the bar and the music playing was a good selection - sadly this was the highlight of the night for me. Overall a dark and dingy bar which serves average food.
(1)Tym K.
I ended up leaving another bar down the street in search of some cheap eats and wandered into this place. It's nestled between a dry cleaners and a parking garage and is quite quaint. The prices are great for Center City w/ draughts around $4. I went with the French dip. It came on a pretty good sized kaiser and packed with beef. The waitress was friendly and attentive and the food came in less than 15 minutes. It wasn't too busy on a Sunday night with only three tables filled and a few at the bar. I don't know if one could classify this as a Dive Bar because it isn't really too "divey" but both the prices and ambiance is perfect for a meet-up, after work drink, or anything else.
(4)Chris M.
Great spot downtown. 100% quality at more than a fair price. When you need respite and somewhere to duck into for a while, this is the spot. I'm a Chicagoan in Philly for the weekend and it was a place where my time and money was well spent. Easy to get to. An absolute recommend.
(5)Joseph F.
Stopped in for a quick bite and had the BLT for $5.50 it was loaded. They have great daily drink specials. Great location especially if you are staying at the Doubletree Hilton on Broad St. Friendly staff and I loved the hard rockin music they were playin! I will definitely be back and get this they serve breakfast too!
(4)Brian M.
Great place to go and relax. Music is not too loud. Beers are plentiful from the very cheap to the very crafty. Wings hit the spot. Don't hesitate to stop in and chill for an hour or so.
(4)Dan D.
$5 burger and fries 1-5p all day everyday. I'm in. 5p-7p happy hour 1/2 price well doubles. I'm in. I was pleasantly surprised when I walked into this place. I wasn't expecting a lot, but this place was good for me (I like the dive bar feel with great prices and good food). All the patrons I talked to were really nice and upbeat. I will be back on my journeys throughout the city.
(4)Jordan P.
I get that folks have experienced a mixed bag of times here, from good to bad. I've been lucky enough to only enjoy the former, as every trip to the Vous for MOI has been a solid one. I've got to commend them for tolerating the boozy folks who always seem to stumble in here, in addition to the men and women just rolling up for some cheap tasty dinner. It toes the line for me between feeling divey and feeling not terribly divey, which I'm fully into. Sure, the moonshine cherries might not be too strong, but they're an experience. The beer options have never disappointed, especially with a hint of $3 Abita options every now and then. My first experiences eating here were all about the Spanish fries topped with Onions, Jalapeño's and Melted Cheddar Cheese. My very favorite. The other day, we left an event that was a little light on the food and headed straight to the Vous. A single quesadilla was large enough for three of us to get some hearty cheesy goodness in our bellies to continue with the rest of the night out! I'll also say that, if you can get a table, they do a great job dealing with a large party. We had a farewell gathering where we brought a set of Cards Against Humanity to play, took an entire corner of the bar with about 15-16 people coming in and out over the course of the night. It might not be the first place I bring a guest from out of town, but I inevitably end up here rather often. And I'm a-okay with that.
(4)Kristina C.
So first off I just can't really call this a "dive bar"...it was a bar, regular, clean, fine casual bar. They have a decent amount of seating and freaking GREAT drink prices. They just started carrying Estrella Daura for you Gluten Free beer drinkers out there, this one is one of my favorites for GF beer. We went there for Quizzo night, somehow I missed the little note on their website that says you should call the morning of to reserve a table...another #fail for me. So my group was pretty much without a table. So we scored some seats at the bar and waited to see if some table wouldn't show up for the 6:15p start time. Well 6:15p came and went and they still weren't started with Quizzo when we left a little after 6:30p. The bartender was nice enough, kept our drinks coming, let us pay separately for what we each drank with no problem (like we have had at other places). So all in all I wouldn't be opposed to going back here for a chill casual night. So the lesson learned here, if you want to do Quizzo night here make a reservation!
(3)Rachel K.
This bar isn't terrible by any means, but it did nothing to impress me. In my opinion, it was the least eventful spot on our Center City bar crawl. The layout is sort of interesting--you'd never guess that you'd be able to cram such a large number of people inside such a small space, but it works. The waitresses and bartenders are only semi-friendly at best. It takes awhile for them to "notice" you, even after you've made eye contact once or twice. The best part of this bar is easily the price. You can get really cheap pitchers, which was great for our birthday crew. The mozzarella sticks I had were also amazing. The birthday girl left happy, which is probably all that matters, but I don't see too much of a reason to come back here.
(3)Holly A.
I really liked the atmosphere of this bar, however, the drinks and specials were just so-so. For $1, you can get a "moonshine cherry". Sounds great! I asked the waitress if they were strong. She said they were, so we ordered 4 for the table. They didn't taste like they were even soaked for a second. After, we ordered another round of drinks, and fireball shots. The shots were not even HALF shots. My friends beers were pretty small, too. Last call was at 1:10. The bar didn't close until 2...I thought that seemed pretty early. The ONLY reason this place gets two stars and might get a second chance is because of the atmosphere and juke box. Low key and entertaining, but they need to amp up their game.
(2)Judi L.
Sunday with Kathy Boyle. Great bartender, very pleasant and lots of fun. Great place to watch football. Highly recommend. See you there. JL
(5)Jessie H.
Cheap drinks- there's always specials with $2 PBRs Food is also cheap and pretty good. I got the cheesesteak, it was around 6 bucks. There was a decent amount of tender meat and it was super tasty. Can't beat it for the price. I always come here for a quick bite to eat or if I just want to grab a few drinks with some friends. It's not too pack but can be on the weekends. They have TVs everywhere if you want to come watch the game here. It's a divey/chill bar.
(4)Robert H.
A tourist's dream! The Rendezvous is good food at an excellent price where you're surrounded by locals who like their sports teams, their (daily) $2 beer specials, and good conversation. The place was recommended by my air bnb hosts, who were spot on regarding the laid-back environment, good food, and accommodating staff and Customers. The menu sports a good variety of dishes with a healthy dose of "recession specials" for lunch and dinner. I had the half-pound burger and fries ($5), a cup of delicious minestrone soup and a couple of beers (Yuengling a must) all for $13.89. It is convenient to the downtown area-- where everything is walkable. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to get off the beaten path, enjoy a good affordable meal while watching Philly sports. Enjoy!
(4)Isabel J.
I love pubs and this one didn't disappoint. I came in on a Sunday afternoon to have a few drinks. Our waitress was super nice and friendly. The drinks are cheap and I even try Tullamore Drew Whiskey which I really enjoyed. I ordered the corned beef with cabbage and it was delicious. They make their own corned beef which showed, it was tender and juicy. This is a great spot in Philly.
(4)Joe D.
Solid dive bar, but they shouldn't get 5 star ratings - b/c that will only ruin their character. Its not my favorite dive bar in the city, but its pretty solid and one of the few places you can go have a drink or ten by yourself on a budget and not feel too bad about yourself --- until you leave, of course.
(3)Rebecca G.
$3 Abita Strawberry Lager. Need I say more?
(5)Tara G.
This place is awesome. Yesterday was my first visit to "The Vous" with fellow Yelpers Susan G. and Gina V. For the neighborhood, the prices are extremely reasonable. Their specials for yesterday were $2 Lion's Head cans, $3 Brooklyn Summer Ales and $2.50 Coconut Water shots. And it wasn't even happy hour! The inside of the place is really cute, definitely divey but certainly not run down and dirty like most other dives I frequent. The bartender was really nice too. I'm sure this is going to become one of my go-to bars in the area. They take credit cards, as long as you meet the $10 minimum.
(5)Nathan M.
The cocktails are cheap and strong, they have great service and a big menu with lots of tasty food that includes breakfast food! I've been here a number of times. I consider it the diviest you can get for Center City, and it's really not all that divey.
(5)Ashley S.
Let's be clear: this is a dive bar. For a dive bar, though, they have some decent drafts. And they always have a shot special, but it always sounds really gross. The last time I came, they had a fruit loops shot, yuck. I haven't had much of the food here, but their tortilla chips with cheese wiz and salsa was a little weak. The bartenders and servers are always friendly and keep the drinks coming. It's a solid place to come for a drink or two, but I never spend all night here.
(3)Andrew T.
The Vous, a center city Philly gem. I hope this reviews brings you more patrons but not too many more because id prefer if the low key appeal stays the same. $3 victory hop devils, $3 sams, $2.50 miller high life's and all other random drink specials throughout the week. This place isn't a culinary masterpiece but they make spot on bar food. Great wings, tuna club, buffalo chicken salad, and French onion soup. Cheap drinks and food done right.
(4)Theresa M.
Service is awesome, Kelly makes it feel like "cheers" the locals all chat sports and they have the volume on for games! Great nachos and excellent beer selection
(4)Rich B.
Great "dive" bar. Weekly specials include craft beer pints for $3, cans or bottles-$2 + shots for $2. Can't beat that. Also have a limited but decent tap list. The afternoon bartender/ manager Michelle is very friendly & accommodating. Always enjoy coming here for an early after work start to Happy Hour as the weekly specials are good anytime. Have yet to try the food; but it looks and smells good! Discount specials for that as well.
(4)Michelle C.
I don't know, y'all. I know the 'Vous is a staple but I'm just not that into it. I swung by for a quick beverage on a recent Saturday because my guy was there with his friends. There are specials even on Saturday, which is cool, but High Life and the other beer they were featuring on tap just did not appeal. When my girl Aaliyah P arrived, we hung around for one very quick drink and were on our way. On a positive note, I do remember good bar food from a previous visit. I wouldn't be opposed to swinging by sometime to check that out again, but it probably wouldn't be my own suggestion.
(2)Lauren C.
One of the most understated, yet amazing bars in the city. This place is a tiny little unassuming hole in the wall off of Locust Street. Walk in, and there's a big, long bar, lots of high tops, big tables in the front and the back... a really smart use of not a lot of space... yet come with a big party... and you'll always fit comfortably... somehow. Its sort of amazing actually. This bar has tons of specials, and a 'surprise shot' because who dosen't love surprises. My last surprise was grape vodka... so i've opted never to do that again... but they also have a pretty comprehensive draught list, and lots of bottles to chose from... no surprises there. Say you start drinking and you get hungry- their menu has some trusty high quality bar food that doesn't skimp on cheese or quantity. It likely won't break your bank either. And a mega touch with photo hunt... always a win while drinking cheap bear! Love this spot!
(5)Sebastian And Nicole V.
This is by far my favorite dive bar in Center City - I wish I had found it sooner! Prices are very cheap for Center City (for example, they have a rotating $3.25 draft and $3 shot), and the crowd is really chill. Additionally, the food is great. They have many televisions which are constantly playing sports, and the bartenders are really nice.
(5)Joel J.
Divebar, but this is the goods here. very dark, great crowd, great beers and bartenders, fun stuff. Latenight is a hoot.
(5)Steve M.
The 'vous! Always great for bar food and some decent prices on drinks. Came here on their 25th birthday - free shirts, and someone in our group won the raffle (free) for a grille! Loaded fries and Reuben sandwiches did not disappoint at all - definitely that late night craving you were looking for.
(5)Anthony B.
If you love a small bar with good food in the big city, this is the place. I love the grilled chicken tenders and the chicken parmesan sandwhich. The beer selection is also good. On the weekends and happy hour get here early. It gets packed. The amount of tvs for such a small place is also tremendous.
(5)Joe W.
If you see the name of this place and think, "Gee...that sounds like an affair bar," you wouldn't be too far off, and that's part of what gives the Vous its character. A low-lit hideaway nestled into the heart of center city that boasts a solid list of pub favorites to fill your tummy (meatball parm w/ waffle fries is my go-to), the Locust Rendezvous is a great place to catch an Eagles or Phillies game (lots of good TVs), snag some cheap eats/drinks before/after a night of entertainment on the Avenue, or to meet up with old pals or your mistress of the month*. The place is decked out in Philly-centric sports attire, has a nice mix of space at the bar, high-tops, and low-tops (slide toward the back if you are en route to your own rendezvous...), servers and bartenders who are typically quick and very attentive, and, best of all, posts weekly rotating specials (in addition to gameday specials, etc.) that help you to "mix it up" with whatever shot or beer they're offering on the cheap. *I've never done this. But if I did, I would do it at the Vous!
(5)Sim L.
Their corned beef was so juicy and tender and their mustard just made everything taste better. My friend and I went for lunch and drinks and we weren't disappointed with anything. The bar wasn't packed but there were a few groups and the service was still excellent. The drinks came quickly and we were introduced to a nice new whiskey--Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey. They also let you taste test the beers on tap, which is always good. A place with $2 and $3 drink specials all day is the prefect place for alcohol lovers.
(4)Chad S.
I was in Philly for a baseball game and stopped by this place. It has great beer specials and mystery shots for 2 dollars. Food was so so but, the crowd was pretty chill.
(4)Benjamin M.
3.5 Stars. Let me start by saying that Chadd B.'s recent review, in which he referred to Locust Rendezvous as "a great place to grab a quick bite to eat or a few drinks before heading to your ultimate destination" is absolutely spot on. Since I had a little time to kill prior to heading down to S. Philly, this was exactly my plan. Good choice. The menu isn't huge and the beer selections are few, but there are just enough to get the job done. Every restaurant and bar under the sun claims to have the "best" something or other and LR's claim is the Reuben sandwich. That sounded good, so I gave it a go. I'm not going to come out and say it was the best ever, but I will say it was damn good and I enjoyed every bite of the delicious sandwich. I really can't comment on much else here because the 78 year-old woman sitting right beside me wanted to chat the entire time I was there. She was sweet, so I gave her my undivided attention until I finished my lunch and headed for the train.
(3)Andre N.
This is the type of bar you come to after you been in EL Vez too long. A'int no themes here except for "get your cheap drink on here." Grab a bud and a shot of chilled vodka $5.00 bucks. Yea I'm sold. I am always a fan of bars like this that stand the test of time, umm gentrification. The type of people you will see here or Vietnam vets, suits, hip trendy folks, that regular Guy, and occasional drifter who thinks yelling his jokes to other patrons at the bar are actually funny. I didn't have the food here I just drank. Check was13.00 bucks 'nuff said.
(4)Nicole H.
I really like this place. Is it the nicest bar around? By no means. But the waffle fries and wings are awesome, the employees are attentive and nice, and the specials rock. I've been here a few times, and on my most recent visit the $3 special draft was Hefeweizen. Yum. 3 beers each later, plus sharing some waffle friends, and the total was about $20. That ROCKS. Summary: order the wings. the fries are good too. get the draft or other special. have a good time and leave surprised with how little you spent.
(5)Marcus W.
If you don't mind eating with your elbow gouging out your own adam's apple, the prices might be worth the discomfort in this otherwise overpriced neck of Philadephia's "Center Snitty" the hoity toity neighborhood on the right side of Broad street. This is where the less elite locals hang out, watch games, and scream almost as loud as soccer fans at Fado's Irish Pub and Weekend Riot, located across the street and down a half block. "The Vous" is crowded, noisy, and while the drink and food prices are surprisingly low, the food misses making up the difference by one very critical step: the ingredients; the Buffalo Chicken Nachos have yet to meet salt or spice and are dead on arrival (come on, poultry seasoning is a nickle at Aldi's, perhaps a little sage or salt even!), when it comes to the seafood platter for God's sake trust the Gorton's Fisherman, Mrs. Paul, or Costco when they're offering lunch samples. Geesh! Hamburgers are hamburgers and reasonably priced. Spanish Fries, their "big deal" ought to be a bigger deal but aren't. It's really a snappy soup kitchen, once you have spent $3.50 for a bowl you have truly experienced about the best the house has to offer most days, so just crumble your crackers, be done with it and glad too. If you insist on steak, make it rare and use it to bring down the swelling on the black eye you just got from the guy's elbow at the next table...ploink! You may think that's worth a $2 12oz beer, but they've got a 6-pak of 16oz Narragansett Beer for sale 1.5 blocks away at the Latimer Deli for $6.79, and you can drink it in your recliner at home while your Costo fish platter warms in the oven!
(2)Candice B.
My boyfriend and I had our first meet-and-greet here (because we met on the internet, and I am clearly not too proud to publically admit it), so I am biased in favor of "the vous." That is, until he cold-heartedly leaves me for a younger, prettier girl, in which case I will then cry and kick sidewalk dust towards the front door in disgust and despair. But let's not be cynical. The Rendevous has awesome drink specials, a dive-y neighborhood-y feel, and decent food. Service is just fine. What's not to like?
(4)Cat P.
I'll give you guys the abridged version: We went here on St. Patrick's Day, we accidentally spilled half a beer because someone bumped into our group, and a brown-haired waitress overreacted and verbally abused our party. Things started to become heated between her and a member of our group. I calmly stepped in to try to apologize and tell her that as someone who has worked in food service, I understood her frustration. She then redirected her anger and proceeded to yell at me. When I asked to speak to her manager, she pointed to the bouncer and we were asked to leave. I get that it's difficult to work during such an insane drinking holiday, but I sincerely tried to rectify the situation and I was treated like garbage in return. That's not how you treat a paying customer who is trying to work with you. To summarize, we made an honest mistake and were practically burnt at the stake. Our apology was not accepted and our request to meet with a person in charge was denied. Locust Rendezvous has the rudest wait staff you will ever meet and it's probably one of the grossest bars you will find in this city. Don't waste your time.
(1)Dave H.
This neighborhood spot works for any kind of rendezvous, low-key or otherwise. The Vous is somewhat of a dive, but well-lit, and rather clean. It's innocuous; when I passed it originally, I had thought it was a deli. No lie. Accommodating staff. Server Mandy got us plenty of drinks, and even inquired about our friend who was taking a bit long in the bathroom - ruh-roh! Turns out she had had too many shots, which is easy to do when we're talking about a $2 cherry vodka shot special. Their Reuben is pretty reasonable (reasonably-priced, too), and perfect for quelling those hunger pangs.
(4)Sarah P.
Love this place. It's a chill Center City pub that's a good place to meet up with friends to grab some cheap drinks, and the staff is always super friendly. The beers are always freezing cold, and their pitchers are inexpensive (usually $7-8 after 8PM), and you have options of beer other than PBR. And their fried mushrooms appetizer is amazing.
(5)Philo P.
Great "dive" bar feel. Good food, cheap drinks and really cool staff. Perfect for an old dude like me but still hip enough for the hipster doofus crowd.
(5)Majlinda K.
This bar is awesome for happy hour. It is a hidden little bar with really affordable prices for beer and wine. They have quizzo too!
(3)AJ M.
There's nothing not to like about the Vous. After many a lunch break spent here working downtown, I can testify the the food is pretty damn good and is typically out within 15 minutes. Their rotating $6 burger specials offer some pretty tasty choices (patty melt, chili cheeseburger, your standard bacon cheeseburger, all just great), they have some other gems on the menu such as their chili nachos and chili cheese fries--yes, I do enjoy chili--and there are also plenty of choices for people who weigh less than 240lbs. As many have mentioned the drinks come cheap as long as you're not too picky. Drink specials include $3 shot o'the day and the featured $2 beer, which you won't find too much in Center City. I do not condone drinking on lunch breaks (also, stay in school, eat your vitamins and show up to work 5 mintues early, brother)...but if you're gonna do it, this is a perfectly good place to do so at. I've even wandered in here during my free time on a few occasions. It's a good spot to kill a few hours and beers and get some above-average eats while doing it. If you're in the area and want a cold one, want to quasi-pregame before another event on the cheap, or just want to lubricate the rest of your workday, you can't go wrong with the Locust Rendezvous.
(4)Callan W.
Met a friend here for a pregame beer or 2 before we hopped on the Broad Street Line to CBP. It was a good choice for their cheap drinks and chill aptmosphere. The Vous is usually at the end of a drunken night, but perhaps their wallet friendly offerings will have me start the nights there instead.
(3)James O.
Pretty good pub in the midst of center city. I don't find anything outstanding about the place - fair prices, decent mixed drinks, moderate noise level. This is typically the congregate-point for any group nights on the town, and it works great for that. Never been overcrowded, and of an atmosphere to be fine for a group that still wants to sit and chat. I'd say I'd actually give it another half-star for being one of the more pub-ier pubs in the neighborhood. I've always had cheerful humorous service sitting at the bar. Table service has varied from kindly to tad-neglectful (though not so bad that I'm really upset about it).
(3)Zack H.
This place didn't impress me at all the first time I went. We ordered some typical bar food, appetizers and what not, none of it was very good. The nachos were pretty gross, they use cheez wiz and don't use it well. The chicken fingers were eh, average I guess. Drinks were standard, cheap drinks, not a lot of complaints there. I did go back another time and just had a couple drinks and everything was cool. Relatively inexpensive beers, reasonable service, no issues, but really nothing great about this place. I wouldn't recommend the food, maybe not so bad to stop in for a drink, but overall just really didn't impress me.
(2)Suzanne W.
Amazing food and tons of it! The price is right as well. A great little spot with friendly service!
(5)James M.
Apart from infectious gastroenteritis, the only thing potent enough to garner a 1-star review from me is rude service. I went here on Saturday night with three other people. The place was nearly shoulder-to-shoulder, and my group was lucky enough to be walking in right as two people were getting up to leave their table. At this table, they left two empty glasses which were promptly cleared. Like rational people, we sat down. We were approached a few minutes later by a middle-aged, dark haired server who did not take our drink order but instead informed us that we needed to get up from the table because the girls who had previously been sitting there were smoking cigarettes outside and would need to sit back down when they came back in. .....? Again: Shoulder-to-shoulder, Saturday night. Last time I checked, you can't "call fives" on an empty table at a packed public venue. Taken alone, the above is pretty outrageous. If your bar has ridiculous policies which favor regulars, this implies staggering stupidity. What do you think this is? Cheers? However, this bizarre, self-destructive nonsense is not the reason I'm giving this place 1 star. You get 1 star because this particular server came to deliver patently shitty news to my group with that very special, Bill Lumbergh brand of annoying which is comprised of: - 1 part kindergarten teacher - 1 part teenager who has recently discovered sarcasm - 3 parts "fuck you" Your bar sucks. Take a lesson from the policy at a more successful establishment: yelp.com/biz_photos/phil…
(1)Tom K.
"The Vous" -- as it is commonly called -- is one of the best and under-rated bars in all of Philadelphia. The location could not be any better -- right smack-dab in the middle of Center City. And the prices are phenomenal. (As I have heard many a patron say -- "I cannot afford not to drink here!"). The atmosphere is cool and relaxed and really represents the epitome of the cross-representation of Philadelphia. Young, old, men, women, rich, working class -- the Rendezvous is kind of a "melting pot" for the city. Their secret? There is no pretentious atmosphere that plagues so many other Center City bars. I fell in love with this bar the day I arrived to the city. It really is one of the best!
(5)Marc C.
came here with friends for a short Sat Happy Hour perfect place to sit and have cheap beers and bar snacks our waitress was VERY nice always close by to see if we needed anything good selection of beer on tap. lots of specials had the wings and nachos; wings were just ok but those nachos were excellent with the chili and all the toppings (prices were cheap too!!) we watched some NCAA football on one of their many screens; place being smallish, u can get a good view all together) liked the juke box probably not a place i would go to late nights (young crowd??) but to grab cheap beer and food... it's worth the stop
(4)Chris M.
I LOVE spots like this. Old school, without being overly pretentious. Menu is simple, good. Food is FAST and tasty. Beer, Drink menu is not bad.. listen you are here to catch a drink & relax. Wish beers were a little fresher, more craft from local breweries. Besides that we like!!
(4)Lauren B.
If you're looking for divey, then dive on in! This place has all the charm that you'd want from a dive bar, AND awesome food. The bartender Michelle has been working there for over 20 years (even though she doesn't look like it) and she's great. Easy going and attentive (and tried to help us with our quizzo...we suck). Food: for the health conscious (yes, we still go to bars) they have grilled buffalo chicken tenders...YES, grilled. They're awesome and give you that buffalo wing fix you need without the guilt. If you're feeling less than diet friendly, they have everything else in the world to accommodate that. From sweet potato fries, waffle fries, wings, jalapeno poppers and even French Toast (they serve breakfast ALL DAY). The happy hour is all cocktails are doubles for the price of a single. Thank god Michelle will cut that in half to 2 drinks and not just make you chug a drink that's 80% vodka. lol Definitely head here soon and enjoy a true friendly Philly dive. :)
(5)Nicole L.
Rendezvous is not exactly your elaborate night out, but it's old rustic feel and "who gives a shit" vibe the staff portrays definitely gives it a certain charm. The menu is simple but surprisingly tasty. They have insanely cheap drink specials, but here the saying "you get what you pay for" is an understatement. As previously mentioned in other reviews, Rendezvous is definitely your quick stop to decide where you actually want to go for the remainder of the evening. Side note, beware of those friendly black roaches often roaming their floors... Truthfully yours, NL
(2)Ken D.
One of the best bars in the city!!! Everyday there's a specials on shots, beers, and drinks. YOU CAN'T BEAT IT. The people that work their are great. Steph our waitress is always on top of things. Even the food is cheap and tasty. Can't wait to go back.
(5)Chadd B.
A great place to grab a quick bite to eat or a few drinks before heading to your ultimate destination. It is surrounded by a few busier bars in the area; Fado, Fox and The Hound. My GF and I were headed to a nice dinner and were a little early for our reservation. So we stopped in here to grab a few drinks. It's not necessarily a beer and shot type of place, but at the same time it isn't somewhere you would go for a night out. As I mentioned it's the best for a quick bite or grabbing a few beers. The domestic specials they were running were pretty nice. $2 for a Miller High Life, $7 for a pitcher of Yeungling. Also they have 6 packs to go for about $8. Ultimately this is the perfect bar if you are trying to get away from the typical center city $70 tabs for only a few drinks. I didnt eat any of the food but it looked like your standard bar food. I did see an order of wings come out and they looked very delicious. Overall you should give it a try. It's a nice relaxing atmosphere and a break from the crowded bars that it is surrounded by.
(4)Kevin J.
I only have ever gotten the Egg salad sandwich and the cheesesteak here. Both tasted good but diarrhea the next day is too likely. $2 Beer specials are always the best in area. Good beer, like Miller High Life or Rolling Rock, goes on sale all the time, not cheap PBR. Atmosphere is fun for groups. I would not risk their food again. $10 minimum charge is a pain in the ass, too.
(2)Ryan W.
I enjoy it here. If you want to feel like you're at a townie bar in the middle of center city, this is the place to go. It seems like there are a bunch of regulars here but not so much that you feel uncomfortable - it's actually comforting to see that so many people frequent this place as by the outside, it looks like a pretty shady place. Once you go inside, you'll see why people keep coming back. A menu filled with variety, decent prices, specials that run all day (even Saturdays!) and a friendly waitstaff. I can get the whole going out for the ambience thing, but once you've been out to your fancy bars and just want a good cheap drink with some good bar food and service, make the 'Vous your next stop.
(4)Walter K.
This is the most dive spot in center city. That being said, it's not really much of a dive. I like this place though. It doesn't do anything amazing. But everything is still solid. Decent prices. They serve pitchers. The beer selection is not bad. There are some really good lunch specials. Wings are pretty good. Nothing amazing here, but sometimes you're looking for that middle of the road, but still good spot. Locust Rendezvous is it. I bet this is a good place to watch some Phils or Flyers.
(4)Brian C.
When I met up with one of my friends before a show at the Academy of Music last week, he suggested we hit up the rendezvous while the opening act finished pumping up the audience for Noel Gallagher. As I turned the corner off of Broad and saw this divey looking place before me, I was apprehensive. None the less I trusted his judgment and so we entered. After I was very intensely carded, we sat down and I immediately was digging the place. Small and compact, lots of HD tv's, good music and a hip crowd. I say small and compact but in a good way. I like places were it feels 'cozy' but you still aren't on top of the people sitting next to you. There was a nice balance of this here. We got some drinks and started scanning the surprisingly vast menu. Lots of things to choose from; wings and burgers to hot and cold sandwiches and dinners. We opted to start with Cheesesteak Nachos. When our waitress brought them out, they looked epic. A pile of ships smothered in steak, peppers and onions which was then doused in wiz. They were fantastic. The only other time I've seen anything like this was on Man v Food so to know they exist in Philly was very exciting. They actually had a little kick to them which added another element to the trouble we got ourselves in with this app. My buddy decided to go for the Corned Beef Reuben of which they touted as the best in the city. It did look good. I went for Corned Beef on Rye, dry, with a side of mustard. If I wasn't already half full of nachos I may have been slightly disappointed in the amount of meat on my sandwich but the quality of the meat was good. It was slightly dry and I like that in my corned beef. All in all, I really liked this little "rendezvous" and would certainly stop by again. Good eats and good atmosphere are key and this placed had both!
(3)Robert P.
I love this little bar. I was staying at the Double Tree just a block away and found myself coming here a couple times during my stay. The staff and customers are very friendly. Their food is also very good. Be sure to try their chicken wings. Get there early or you won't find a seat.
(4)Sarah F.
My boyfriend LOVES this place. For the longest time I gave him difficulty when he wanted to go there. I kept saying, "I hate the vous, I don't want to go." Then I realized a few things. Cheap drinks- Daily specials, and cheap even when they aren't on special. Decent food- Its bar food, but its good bar food. The spanish fries are great, waffle fries smothered in onions, jalapenos and cheese. Good Service- We love Mandy and Megan, and they always take good care of us. Why did it take me so long to jump on the Locust Rendezvous bandwagon? I'm not sure, but I don't turn down a trip there anymore.
(4)Tomas Y.
Make no mistake, this is a dive bar. In that genre, this place is good and pure and simple. It's not trying to be something it's not, and as a result it's a great hang. Cheap buzz, great tunes, interesting mixed crowd, and I had a killer cheese steak there. It could have been due to the sharpened state of my hunger related to said cheap booze that I found their steak so delicious. Nonetheless, the meal lingers excellently in my mind, like The 'Vous itself.
(5)David C.
Do not get the seafood platter unless you like frozen fish sticks. I specifically asked my server about this when ordering it-- She said a lot of people order it. When she brought me my check I told her it was awful. she then admitted she had never seen it before, she is a moron.
(1)Jennifer G.
This is a perfect little laid back bar that somehow manages to be divey AND clean AND have really good food. I really wasn't expecting the food from this place. I got buffalo chicken tenders whereas my friends got the grilled buffalo chicken tenders, which is an awesome healthy alternative to the fried friedness that I got. On another visit, a friend got the turkey club sandwich and it was stuffed with turkey! Their prices on drinks are nice and cheap too, around $4 for a glass of wine. The only thing I have to say is don't go there on Quizzo night unless you're dying to play Quizzo. It's overly crowded and hard to hear the announcer. The one nice thing though was that because we sucked, the super nice bartender helped give us answers. She must have felt bad for us. (We came in dead last that night)
(5)Jon Z.
Came here after a long search for good wings in center city after Doc Watson's closed down. This place has very good Garlic Wings (not too dry and they add REAL garlic chunks). In addition, they always have cheap $3 draft specials all night. Staff was nice and accomodating. They were able to change the tv near our table to something we wanted to watch. Easy to miss since it is tucked between the Kimmel Center and Estia on Locust St.
(4)Kelly P.
i love the vous. i have such shame in my heart for having waited so long to venture in here. i've lived close to it for years and only recently cruised in after it became clear that the beer specials at fox & hound were not worth the headache of sitting between clumps of drunk uarts 21yrolds and clumps of drunk horny black dudes. best decision i ever made! love jace the bartender. love the doorman on the weekends, too drunk to remember his name. that minderaser fucked.me .upp.
(4)Kimmy S.
This is a great place to go with a few friends for some drinks and good food. They always have great drink specials. Their grilled buffalo chicken tenders are so good, and their Spanish fries are terrific. I went here once tor quizzo too ( I think Wednesday nights?) if that strikes your fancy. Will keep coming back to this place.
(5)K. B.
I really need to stop giving out such high ratings to places, but I knew I was going to like this place way before I ever went in. Its a dive, but fairly nice as dives go. $4 ($2+$2) shot and a beer combo will get you going quick and the quality food will keep you upright. The cheese steak was pretty great and oddly enough I found myself in front of a bowl of french onion soup by the end of the night... it was a weird night. But the servers were personable and the clientele all seemed to be having a good time. Note: I pride myself at being fairly Quizzo worthy at most places, but the questions here are Jeopardy-worthy. Or I was too far gone, its a toss up.
(5)Hilary P.
Rotating drink specials, cheese fries, and decently hot chicken wings. These are a few of my favorite things. Pregame for a performance at the Academy of Music here, but don't forget your ID. I swear they secretly just lift playlists from WXPN, which makes me happier than I care to admit. Service is great, even when you're just ordering water. Even when all you're ordering is water because you need to cool off after bogarting your friend's wings.
(4)Jo H.
Love this place! I eat here twice a week, sometimes 3. The food is great, really really reasonably priced, and the can/bottle beer is probably the coldest I've ever had in a bar. I love the daily drink specials. There is always a draft, a can/bottle, and a shot. All $3 and under. All of the staff is amazing. They are all so friendly and make the place even more great. Some of my favorites are the fried mushrooms with the horseradish sauce, the shrimp salad sandwich---made fresh to order, and the fried chicken sandwich done italiano style--which means they put boneless fried chicken on a long roll, then cover it with spinach, mushrooms, garlic and provolone cheese and bake it. It's heaven! Go here! They have a lot of specials for lunch and dinner. It's really a great place, you won't be disappointed!
(5)Anya M.
I can't think of a better spot to grab a pitcher of beer with friends. Even on the most crowded nights, there always seems to be a table free and the service is great! The Vous is a great alternative to many of the irish pubs in the area because you can usually have a conversation, even with the jukebox blaring. Also a decent spot to watch sports, especially the Phils.
(4)Vernon D.
Simple food, Love Stout on draught, and Michelle behind the bar and your set for a good lunch or friendly happy hour. Im usually settled on whatever is on special for the day for my late lunch. I am a regular once or twice a week person here and i shalt not stray with the personal service and did i mention Love Stout.
(5)Joe B.
I came here last Thursday to meet up with some guys. It's a low key bar that has a good amount of TVs to watch any sporting event you want. I was not in the mood for a drink so I just got food. The meatloaf was ok, nothing to write home about, and it was drowned in gravy. Baked potato and broccoli were also ok. Our waitress was good but my food took forever to get to me when the bar was not even half full. I ordered a minute after the rest of my table did and my food took fifteen extra minutes after everyone else got their meals. I don't know how other people are saying this place is fast, I hope I caught it on an off night.
(3)Robert B.
Fantastic wings and great service during a busy football game.
(4)Brooke T.
Mandy, the server, is awesome. She dealt with some grade-A bullshit during the play-off game and did so in a classy/stern way. The bullshit was from the mass of Redditor's (of which I happened to be sitting with). As far as I'm concerned, if anyone screws with this woman while I'm at THE VOUS, I will hurt you.
(5)L. D.
This place should be in the pine barrens of nj, but its by rittenhouse....i love Philly. Its awesome, great beer selection, friendly staff, the wings are a JOKE but the drink specials make up for it.
(4)Felicia D.
The 'Vous manages to strike the ideal balance between dive-y appeal (cheap beer and shot specials, round-the-clock dimness) and a friendly, almost-family-like atmo. Case in point, our daytime bartender (whose name I did not ask, bad reviewer!) took the time to point out the "healthy" items on the 'Vous expansive menu when I lamented my pudgy state. Drinking beer at 3pm has nothing to do with this, thank you. Advised that the turkey was roasted in-house every day and not some lunchmeat drivel, my girlfriend and I ordered a behemoth house salad topped with said bird, a cheese-lidded crock of onion soup and a huge plate of their criminally crisp Spanish waffle fries gilded with chopped jalapenos and onions, all very thoroughly coated in more cheese. Of the three items, only the onion soup disappointed -- it was like licking a beef bouillon cube. Otherwise, the grub was tops -- and cheeeep. The $2 shot of the day was Pinnacle Whipped Cream vodka. I'll just let you imagine how good this tasted (and felt) after all those Spanish fries... yummm jalapeno whipped cream! $3 pints of Victory Prima Pils were cold, at least a dozen flatscreen TVs kept us up-to-date on CNN freaking out about FourLoko (they just found about it, I guess) and the place is happening during local sporting events. No matter where you sit, you'll find a screen in your eye-line. The 'Vous has always made me feel cozily at home in Center City, and I'll stand behind my five-star rating forever.
(5)Brittany M.
This place is awesome. It has no idea what it wants to be, which is kind of what makes it great. There's dance music, sports team banners, and video games, so it pretty much can appeal to whatever mood you're in. Food is standard bar food but very tasty, and service is great - we were never out of beer. Plus, for less than $40, we got chx fingers, 4 Yards, and a pitcher of Yards. Bonus: sometimes they have Abita (!) on tap. Can't go wrong here. Oh, and it's clean.
(4)Steve W.
The Rendezvous was our third stop looking for a place that we could could get a table and watch the Eagles game at. First clue this place may have issues is that they had tables available when the other two places were standing room only. The service wasn't terrible it was non- existent. The bartender was also the only waitress in the entire place. Apparently this is a common occurrence, a man sitting at the bar came to our table and told us the bartender asked him to take our drink orders. We eventually were able to get some food and it was ok. The prices are so reasonable that I will probably go back to give them another try. Who knows maybe they'll hire a waitress by then.
(2)Ronnie D.
I love this place! Great beer and shot specials everyday of the week, friendly bartenders and waitstaff plus good cheap food for late night. The Vous has a big industry crowd every night and I see why. They have a no-nonsense straight up hospitality attitude towards everyone that walks through the door. Michelle is awesome during the day as well! If you are in the hood check this place out. Its a dive like no other.
(5)Bill M.
The Good: The Vous has some pretty awesome drink specials. Each week they have a different draft beer for $3, a bottled beer for $2, and a shot for $2. and it's good stuff too. I was enjoying some Blue Moon drafts in all it's orange filled splendor. The Vous also has a pretty good late night menu. It has the chicken fingers and fries that every late night food serving pub offers. but you can also chow down on some calamari and popcorn shrimp. The Bad: There's not too much bad by my book, but I love me some dive bars. and this bar hit that mark. I did get to sample the worst of it's jukebox and I'll get to that later. they also had some pretty horrible Budweiser memorabilia that I wasn't big on. I do think that the only truly bad thing for it though is just the fact that Good Dog and Mcglinchy's are the better dive spots to go to in that area. The Ugly: The fact that there was a group of older men serenading the entire bar with old man rock. We're talking the some pretty horrible musical choices sang very out of tune. And it wasn't even a karaoke night! scary. I also got to find out what burnt Smarties smelled like courtesy of Chrissy R.'s randomly creative pyromania . Overall: while the ugly moments of the Vous are better left avoided, it does make for a very worthwhile nightly Rendevous.
(4)Tim O.
Not the standard definition of a dive. it's too bright. and maybe a little bit too sport-y. 2 and 3 dollar beers, though. you can't go wrong with that. a bill that comes to $20 after hours of drinking? good for the wallet. maybe not the liver. but i heard that if you give your alcoholic organ 6 weeks off it's basically brand new. so mark the Vous on your calander every few months and things will work out fine. The location is kinda hidden. It's right near Good Dog, McGlinchey's, etc. but I never even realized.
(3)Sam B.
Got smashed here on spring break 010 4 Beers + 2 Shots = 12.00!!!!!
(5)Rob S.
My latest love affair. Cheap drinks, fair tap selection (they had Lagunitas IPA last time I was there) and a lovely dive bar atmosphere. I got to chat with Rick, the harmonica playing (literally at the bar, I mean) hair dresser who has cut Justin Timberlake and Ozzy Osbourne's hair. (So he says.) He was fun to talk to for 20 minutes until I realized that I could barely get a word in edge-wise. But his grandiosity was well worth it when he bought me a $3 Victory Pils and all was well again.
(5)Sophie U.
?????? I love this place! The first time I went there, I'd had a bit to drink and was starving; got the patty melt and was plenty pleased. The second time I went there, I went with my boy who had a French dip-type o' sammich. I had the patty melt again, and was pleased, again. It was a week before Easter and the woman behind the bar brought out a bunch of Cadbury Eggs... I took one and put it in my pocket, where it stayed for about two to three weeks. Oops. It was a bit crowded, but you know, I kinda dig it.
(5)Maggie B.
I was pleasantly surprised...this place was empty when we walked in and thought to myself..."uh oh". But the server was super nice and efficient and was busy making the place look sparkling clean. I ordered an omelet with sausage, tomatoes, onions, and American cheese. It was excellent, especially the sausage, and was perfectly cooked. The home fries were crispy and evenly cooked with lots of onions. The coffee was great and I had a spicy bloody Mary that was very good. I'm definitely coming back for brunch and will be recommending it to people for sure!
(4)Marina K.
This is the epitome of a dive bar, but there is nothing wrong with that. The food is OK but their fries, triple or quadruple fried, are magnificent! Came here a few times during the Phillies most recent playoff run, and since we would come a lot they reserved a table for us every single game. Since I've only been here during the game, the service was obviously not the fastest I've experienced, but they did a really good job anyways. $3 Beers and $2 shots specials every week. They need to make their TVs high def, which is the only they thing they lack, imo.
(4)Christopher R.
We hit up Locust Rendezvous after the after-party, because that's how we do. So, it was literally a rendezvous, from the French meaning an appointed place of meeting.* The Vous had some decent specials going--I'm never going to argue with a cheap pint of Peroni. As for food, I ordered the Spanish Fries (fries covered mozzarella and cheddar cheese, jalapenos & sauteed onions) because I suspected they would be mind-blowing. I was warned this was not the case, and in the end they did not really blow my mind, but I did experience some momentary surprise and delight when the fries in question were revealed to be waffle fries. These were delicious and we descended upon them ravenously. The waitress accommodated our large and often raucous group well. She was nice. I like her. I would come here again. * I enjoy when the names of places are accurate descriptions of what they are, like how all Starbucks are staffed by whaling seamen.
(3)Joseph G.
To be honest, the prices are great, the food is good, and the ambiance is great. The best thing about here is that the service is decent and the bartenders are really friendly. It is definitely a good place to start out your night or stay for hours. All of my friends have enjoyed this place both local or travelers. Definitely check this place out if you are in Center City.
(5)Ashley L.
I find myself keep coming back here! Can't beat the $3 beer & $2 shot deals daily. Also, the $7 pitchers are great! Last night I tried the nachos supremo (which they indicate on the menu as "awesome baby") and they were pretty good. Great place if looking for a dive bar.
(4)Danny S.
Cheap beer and shots for their weekly specials. It was really packed, but I liked the atmosphere of the bar. I mean, beers and shots for $2 each? Gotta love it, reminds me of the cheap prices from my college days. The waitress was also really nice and accomodating and came back frequently to see if we needed anything else. This would also probably be a nice place to hit up and drink before checking out the clubs/lounges in the city with way more pricier drinks. I definitely plan on coming back to this place.
(4)Nate A.
Two Fridays ago as the 5 inch rainstorm was just getting going, I set out to meet the better 10% of the DA's Office's young attorney force for a happy hour that by inertia escalated to four, sodden hours in this 'is what it is' kind of place. No pretense, just boozing, bar food and bad decisions. Pros -Discount Pricing - you come here cause city work don't pay and $2 runs long at Rendezvous. There seemed to be a rotating beer all-night draft beer special as well as some kind of bad, hooch du jour. Two Fridyays past, this was bubble-gum flavored vodka served up in clear-plastic shot glasses like the Dentist uses for your fluoride rinse. The liquid consumed in either scenario would be about equally delicious, but you haven't had a hangover until you've had a bubble-gum vodka hangover. It's as if going to the circus made your head assplode. -Service - our waitress was an old pro, very good at watering plants, among other things. Cons -Oooof.
(3)Jim M.
I was part of the post Jolly's contigent that invaded "The Vous". After drinking copious amounts of alcohol at the Elite Event, I needed something to soak it all up. I ended up getting a burger and a house salad. The house salad was fairly good, decent amount of vegetables and everything was fresh. The burger was ok, nothing fancy. The fries were decent, but again, nothing fancy. The beer kept flowing, aided by our gracious server, who handled all six trillion of our orders with aplomb. I also had a Bushmills, and was surprised at how little it cost, being that this is in the heart of Center City. Our server also handled the numerous cards and cash we threw her way. The music was good, the company was very good. I'd go back to hit this place up for a happy hour or just to hang out at a relaxed place with reasonable prices.
(3)Christina P.
Looks like a hole in the wall, and that's because it IS. "The vous" as they call it is a tiny little dive bar that you would walk right past if you weren't looking for it. However, this little gem has become my happy hour spot of choice. This is probably because we work until 6, so we don't have to attempt to down 5 drinks before 7pm to get our fair share of the happy hour deals. Why you ask? Because LR's specials run ALL THE TIME. They have a weekly rotating $2 beer, $3 beer and $2 shot that you can get all day, everyday. They also have $8 pitchers of Miller Lite or Yuengling thurs-sun after 8pm. The staff is super friendly and the food is actually decent. The place is tiny though so if you come on a friday or saturday night you might have to wait a while for a seat. Apparently this place is not really a secret anymore. Maybe the best part - they take credit cards!
(4)Cylantro S.
I saw their sister restaurant on The Best Thing I Ever Ate, and their wings were featured, I happened to be in the area and mad a point to stop there. GOOD CHOICE. This is a total dive bar with some quality "Fat Girl Food"!! I had some cheesesteak fries and those ever awesome wings...My sisters ordered cheesesteaks. I had to open my pants before I could leave. Totally coming back.
(3)Meredith M.
Not your classic dive bar but certainly not like many of the other bars in its area. The Vous (as it is so often called) is the perfect place to go on those nights you want to pre-game but not within the confines of your own home. I was there this past weekend and we spent about $30 on multiple shots, beers, and some bar food. You can't beat the weekly drink specials; where else can you get a $2 shot? Sure, it's not top shelf booze but it hits the spot. The one glaring problem is that it often is very crowded and it isn't exactly built for big crowds. The variety of clientele is pretty interesting though. Oh, and their buffalo chicken tenders are AMAZING.
(4)Tom D.
This place is pretty great. It has a feel like neighborhood bar in a small town, but it is located right in Center City. I have only been a couple times, and have never had a bad experience. I ate dinner here the other night and it was tasty deliciousness. I had a Reuben sandwich and it was fantastic. Perfect amount of 'kraut and Russian dressing. I would have liked it better if there was more corned beef, but that's ok. It came with fries and they were awesome: batter dipped waffle fries (it was like a checkers fry and a chik-fil-a fry had a lovechild-fry in the 'Vous kitchen). Coupled with a weekly drink special (always a $2 beer, a $3 dollar beer and a $3 shot of liquor) and you have yourself a fun little spot just steps from the subway stop at Walnut-Locust. Also, it's one of the earliest Quizzo's in the city on Wednesdays, if you're into that sort of thing...
(4)Michelle L.
Last weekend, my brother and I were caught downtown in that oft pesky window of time between dinner out and "out" out. Let me just say, the intersection around Chestnut and Broad is pretty much no man's land if you're searching for a laid-back (read: sans bouncer) bar in which to kill time and chat over a beer. Luckily, we stumbled across this little place, which seemed to fit the bill nicely and had an open table calling our name. We weren't disappointed either; never has a bar been so perfectly underwhelming, and I don't say this at all as a bad thing! It's a dive bar, except clean - even the bathrooms - and with a really mellowed out clientele for ten o'clock on a Saturday night. There's a soft, soulful grunginess about the Rendezvous that I enjoyed; it's like a slice of the Midwest (or how I picture the Midwest to be) in downtown Philly. There are good deals on drinks (two beer specials and a $2 shot all night, presumably every night) and the service was unobjectionable: attentive and to the point. I was impressed when I ordered a Corona ($4) and was asked if I'd like it with or without lime. Maybe I have low expectations but I thought it was a classy touch! Just beware if they check your ID... Our server snatched ours up and left without a word to have them processed by the CIA or something, though to her credit she did come back with them. Also, the jukebox is constantly being put to work, so the music is like listening to someone's iPod on shuffle. Want to hear AC/DC and Kelly Clarkson back-to-back? Done. I must say, discovering this backwoods gem was a pleasant surprise, especially since the course of my nights is usually more premeditated thanks to yelp :)
(4)Andy B.
It took me too long to walk into the 'Vous. WIth rotating $2 bottle, $3 draft and $3 shot specials, and a cute waitress who I totally have a crush on, the 'Vous is a sweet little spot right in the middle of Center City. Since it's always happy hour, it's great for a drink or four before hopping on the subway down to a game, or to close down on a Wednesday night. Throw in weekly quizzo by Philly's own Johnny Goodtimes, an eclectic set of regulars who never seem to leave their bar stools, and you've got the makings of a winner
(4)Kim N.
Great dive bar. We stopped in here after last Saturday's Phillies game. There's always a happy hour going on, which means some bottled beers are $2 or $3. Typical bar food. I opted for the nachos which were run-of-the mill. The fries looked great, should have ordered that instead. There's a lot of tv's in the place, so you're sure to be able to catch a game you want to see!
(4)Beth R.
Ended up here last night, and could not believe I had never been before. It's pretty nondescript from the outside, and I've walked past it a million times. The vibe is neighborhood bar - it's low key, with good music and great drink specials. I feel like there are bars in center city that I frequent because they are centrally located for everyone in my group of friends, yet noone in my crew is particularly excited about the venue. So I'm thrilled to have a new centrally located place that I'm genuinely looking forward to going again.
(4)pracheta t.
can i give 3 and a half stars? a good bar with really good bar food. They're really accommodating to big groups and they're always playing the big soccer games that are on during the season. that's a plus.
(3)Jamie S.
This dive has all the things you would want in a dive bar, and it doesn't even small bad. Drink specials vary weekly with different $3 beers and $2 shots, its like its always happy hour. Erotic photo hunt, solid wings, and a smart set up of their tables round out the other elements that ensure a good time.
(4)Jim B.
This is a good dive bar right in the heart of the city. Cheap pitchers good wings and one of those jukeboxes that you can download songs from. Good food, cheap beer and whatever music you want. nuff said
(4)Molly O.
I like the specials. I ate here once and will never do that again. Can never get a seat at the bar for some reason, always overrun with depressed old men. But if you need a buzz and are nearby, this is the place. Nice and cheap. Didn't I mention I like things cheap?
(3)tim c.
I'd be stretched to call it a dive, "The Vous" doesn't have that dim/dingy feel/smell that's prerequisite for dive bar classification. It's more of a neighborhood bar/Cheers type place which is not an easy find these days in Center City. Just the right blend of friendliness and attitude, they know how to "keep it real." They always have good beer and drink specials. The food is decent and reasonably priced. Get the Cheesesteak Soup!
(3)Vicki M.
THE best mixed shot I've ever drank was at The Vous. I'm not a big fan of straight shots (if you're wondering why, look at my original review), but so many places screw up mixed shots. They either taste revolting or are too weak. I'm also not a huge fan of any drink that supposedly tastes like food. Cause seriously? A Caramel Apple frou frou just tastes like Apple Pucker and mixer to me. Blech. This is the first time I have ever had some dopey "food" shot and it tasted exactly like the food. (Oatmeal Cookie, if you're curious.) I have it on good authority that a Chocolate Cake did, indeed, taste like chocolate cake, as well.
(4)Mindy K.
This is the kind of place that can either by depressing or awesome - I think it would mostly depend on your mood/state of mind. I found myself totally digging the chill, dark and bare-bones bar feel of it. Plus, our hot server was really attentive, funny and totally engaging, which really helps when you're surrounded by sad, frown-faced old dudes with scotch on the rocks.
(4)Suzanne H.
This is a really great dive bar. I've started off my last two Saturday nights here and both were a lot of fun. Great cheap drink specials, games, interesting people watching, and a good juke box. The only downfall is that I have spent the last two Sunday mornings very hungover, but I guess thats the price you have to pay for a fun night out!
(4)Stephanie P.
#17 After hearing about their $2 shots, I added the 'Vous to my list of happy hour stops one night. Not much to say, really. We went in, ordered the shot of the week - Pinnacle Chocolate Flavored Vodka - and downed them out of plastic shot cups. The bartender was nice enough and the crowd seemed quite settled in. I'm not sure I would drop by again, even with shots that cheap. But, it was a novel experience. =)
(2)Jessica P.
A quality dive bar - try the shot of the week, always delicious.
(4)Lesley G.
Always a good time. Really a pretty nice place for a "dive bar." You never know what kind of beer will be on special. They sell Smirnoff Ice!
(5)Chrissy R.
I can't believe I recommended this place in another review and never wrote about it here! I love this place! The Vous is super laid back. It's a "dive" without being all "look at us we're a dive. look at my skinny jeans. I'm so IRONIC" like Bob & Barbara's does. Good food, cheap drinks, and a very nice laid back mixed crowd.
(5)elisa o.
Pretty extensive food menu for a little dive bar off of Locust. You may even pass it. Small little hole in the wall offering a bite and lots of drinks! The crowd is pretty mixed. I usually go during a weekday around 7PM and I like it. It is not tooo crowded but it is busy! Staff is great and pretty friendly. I did not expect that at all. I am used to people ignoring me when I go to a little dive bar. I think it is cute that they call themselves a cafe. But then again their menu is not bad at all. A definite must to get a few drinks and chit chat with your new found friend!!! Enjoy!
(4)Santana B.
Never actually had fun here but it's OK cause they have changing drink specials every night and all-you-can-eat Peanuts for Free.
(3)Karl S.
Late night booze. However, Michelle during the day is sexy and smart and sexy and terrific and knows all the poop going on in the city and sexy. I go here after work for the needed Ketel. Cheap lovely drinking without a gaggle of hipsters.
(3)D h.
Small, kinda strange intimate layout with ton of TVs (great place to watch the game). Walk right into one end of the bar, which occupies the middle half of the west wall. Call it a strange layout, because there are basically two halves of the bar, the front half and an elevated back half surrounded by a waist high ledge, so that it's boxed in. Black laminate bar, classic wood rail with a brass footrail. Bar back is shelves and cubby holes. Great bartenders that know how to take care you. Love the coat rack in back, that on these evenings was full. The Locust is lit up by it's TVs and beer signs, along with some Christmas lights opposite bar, so it's a touch darker, but not too dark. Feels very much like a Boston bar. Chill music and really subdued noise level. Crowd was mostly foursome or couples conversing among themselves. Than a few stranglers at the bar. Everyone was really friendly. Love seeing the smoke eaters in an era that's gone (thank God).
(5)Tom S.
worst bar in philadelphia. the staff never gets to you (i've waited a half hour for ONE beer in the middle of the afternoon), and if you're coming in with people under 21 you can forget about drinking. apparently whoever makes the rules got it into their head that people under 21 couldn't be at the same table as people of age if anyone was to be drinking. their food is sub-par at best, and their beer list is like a "who's who" of mass-produced american piss-water. broke? go to Oscar's. want good beer? go to Monk's. if it's tuesday just go to Fox & Hound. the vous is for lame college kids and sports-bar douchebags.
(1)Lee S.
I liked the "Vous." I was headed there for a late happy hour with some friends and we were pleased to find out that they had feature drinks of the week. The week we were there is was $2 Lionshead bottles and $2 Shots of three olives grape. We decided to indulge in both and the waitress was even nice enough to bring over the caps for all the Lionshead's so we could solve the riddles. We decided to get crazy and try some food and we were all pleasantly surprised at the deliciousness of our order. The veggie grinder was very tasty as well as the grilled chicken breast. While the chicken fingers looked a little ill in color they made up for it in taste. Overall a good place to chill, drink and eat for cheap.
(4)Elizabeth B.
The Vous is a good dive bar. It attracts a varied crowd. I wouldn't say this is the place to "meet people" -- just come with a friend or a few, snag the booth by the window, order some decently priced beer (they typically have a good special) and snacks (I would stick to the appetizers or sandwiches) and play some Connect Four if you're up to it.
(4)Erin G.
The 'Vous is just fine. It's conveniently located right in Center City, and when you're looking for a cheap drink and some decompression time post-Macy's, it's in the perfect spot. The menu is straight fried foods, so if you're looking for that, it might be decent. The drink specials are good, though they weren't offering anything I was interested in. The Bloody Mary was actually good, if not nearly spicy enough (it never is) but my request for hot sauce was met with a smile and they had Lauganita IPA on tap for the boy. In the late afternoon, the bar seemed mostly filled with neighborhood locals and families, though I bet the crowd gets a little more interesting (read, drunk) at night. It's not the best dive I've ever been to, but it has enough going for it that I'll be back.
(2)Madeleine B.
I'm giving you five stars, Rendezvous, because you always make me happy and I always have fun at you. I've been lucky enough to have interesting chats with people here, but I have a bad/good habit of talking to strangers. Oh please oh please oh please bring back the Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat. Ah well, I won't complain. I'm glad there's a place which won't break the bank where I can enjoy great food and drink with a bunch of friends, still hear ourselves speaking, and - if we're lucky - get a great view of gals falling down the stairs of the sushi place across the street. Stilettos have their time and place, ladies.
(5)David W.
Locust Rendezvous is the ideal place for cheap drinks and eats. I have never had a bad night there. The waitresses are great, quick, attentive, and never screw your order up. The environment is a warm, tavern feel with a good few of all the TV's. I usually attended here during football season to catch a few good games, and drink some cheap beer and eat some good food.
(5)Shannon Y.
The vous is almost everything I want in a session bar. It's clean, but not sterile. The staff are surly but not hostile. You'd be better off sticking with beer, but no one is going to kill you or make fun of you for ordering a girl drink. I was in this past Saturday for my birthday and was really impressed with the new (ish) manager that was on the floor and noticed a few subtle differences since I started going there years ago (I was one of the "industry" people mentioned in another review). First, I actually felt like the staff were happy to serve me for the first time ever, the manager and waitress were super friendly and the bathrooms were much cleaner than they used to be. I see no reason to complain about the place.
(4)John S.
I came here with my local friend Erin O. and her friends. We thought we would dominate Quizzo, but we got schooled. It was fun anyway, and the food wasn't bad. Being in here, I felt like I could have been in thousands of other bars in hundreds of other American cities. That's not necessarily a bad thing, as I was enjoying myself. And it's also interesting if you lose track of time for a while because you can daydream and wake up and not remember right away where you are. Or maybe that's just me.
(4)Mary O.
Decided to try because we were going to a 7:30 show and wanted a quick and inexpensive bite beforehand. It is a standard dive bar with obvious regulars (they seem to go out of their way to make their presence known). The food was good bar fair.. Everyone enjoyed their meal with the exception of the soda being funky. The lack of stars are because the service was terrible! It took 25 minutes for me to get an unsweetened iced tea. Our drinks came sporadically or not at all. My young niece was given a pint glass for her sprite so we had to ask the pregnant waitress for a more appropriate cup. I bring up the pregnancy because I would assume someone with a child on the way would know better then to give a 4 year old a glass with no lid and a straw she can't reach. The food took forever! She served a full meal to one person at the table at least 20 minutes before the rest of us but gave no explanation. The only time she came to the table was to deliver items; never once to check if we needed anything. We asked for the check as soon as our food was delivered to ensure we wouldn't be late for the show and found we were charged for items she never brought. It was a miserable, rainy Tuesday night with barely anyone in the bar so there is no excuse for the poor service or for taking nearly 90 minutes for burgers and fries. Two stars because I can't deny the food was delicious but I won't be going back.
(2)Herb L.
semi-divey corner bar in downtown area. Just what you want sometimes. Not a real dive though, along the lines of B & B's, Frank's or McGlincheys, or even Oscar's.
(3)steven e.
The 'vous is a divey dive at its best. Last time I was in here, we drank multiple pitchers while watching Deal or No Deal with the locals. Really crazy place during Mummers. People come in to refill their Sprite bottles with beer.
(4)Pete M.
Please for the love of all that is good and holy, put fried chicken on the menu permanently! To make room for it, you can get rid of something that nobody wants like salads!
(5)veronika p.
I'm not super into this place. I came here for the first time a few nights ago with some friends - it was a Thursday around 12, and the place was pretty empty. The waitress ignored us for awhile while she was talking to other patrons. When she finally recognized us and we placed our order, it took her about 10 minutes to get us our drinks, and this was after we tried making eye contact with her a bunch of time. She seemed too busy hanging out behind the bar and drinking her own beer. We finally got our drinks when our friend, a regular who knew the waitress, showed up. This was definitely irritating. It's a bit too jock-ish for me, I don't think I'd ever come here on my own. The kitchen closes at 12, but from what I saw from the menu they serve normal greasy/fried/breaded/cheesy pub food. I didn't notice any peanuts at our table - maybe they were out or something.
(2)Jesse M.
I really didn't mind this place. It reminds me of the bars in my hometown. Small, divey, fairly cheap pitchers, half-decent selection of finger foods. I think the specials were $2 Parrot Bay shots and $3 IPA. An ok place if you are around the area and need a drink or two. I did enjoy the peanuts at all of the tables.
(3)Julianna K.
The 'Vous was somewhat seedy: old furnishings, dimly lit, tight space, but was fairly crowded on a Friday afternoon, and I soon found out why. Friendly prompt service, decent beers on tap that kept coming (at least until they run out), and diner-type food. What could be bad about that? Nothing... save for the gaggle of middle aged men that hogged the jukebox with the likes of "Is She Really Going Out With Him?", "Jessie's Girl" and other weird 80's music that you wouldn't think grown men would be belting out loud in a public place. They were pretty obnoxious, and you could tell that this was their regular Friday night (we wondered where their wives were...), but we suffered through it until we were done our dinners. Burger for me, Reuben and sausages (or some variation of them) for my friends. Cheap too considering we had 3 dinners and probably about 10-15 drinks. I definitely recommend checking it out, just make sure to sit far away from that jukebox...
(4)Charlie K.
What's the deal guys???? It's a bar, an OK center city bar. It doesn't try to be anything more or less than that. A great place to come to after work and slam some drinks back. The last time I was in it was full of service industry people trying to get over their own shitty evenings. I got bought 2 shots by complete strangers and got properly drunk. Meanwhile, the daytime bartender Michelle is a legend in this city! She knows just about everyone and is a sweetheart!
(3)Frank L.
I read the reviews on Yelp for this place and was intrigued enough to drop in the other night. What a great place! Mary Kate was behind the bar and you couldn't ask for a warmer, more personable person. I stayed for several more drinks than I planned because the place and the people I spoke with in the bar were just so incredibly interesting and nice. Nowhere near as divey as some reviews have painted it, the Vous is just a friendly, pleasant place to but a relatively inexpensive buzz on and have some great conversation. I would definitely be a regular if I lived in Philly and can't imagine that I wouldn't visit every time I am there. Go there!
(5)Kathleen T.
not keen. i've read random reviews here and there damning the diveyness of B&B's, and stating this joint was a superior drinking hole. not bloody fucking likely, man. not to mention the fact that the staff are generally too fucking busy chatting or on their mobiles to actually serve customers. yeah. i love that in a bar. while i got served relatively quickly, i watched other patrons get ignored for said conversations and such. SUPERB! it ain't cheap, there are jocks aplenty, and even the hipsters steer clear of the sportiness of it. and hey, thanks to the great fellow yelpers who've previously reviewed it, i now know to leave well enough alone when it comes mummer time! hot damn! dive, my ass.
(1)jack j.
If your not a regular they will prob look at you weird. Food is bar food but if you order waffle fries ask for wing sauce.
(3)Michael B.
this place is a piece of shit. the only good thing it has going on is that it would be the perfect place to "stand someone up" , they would REALLY have to deserve it though
(1)Nicole R.
Firstly, Mummers scare me. I hope I'm never at the Rendevous with a bunch of Mummers refilling their sprite containers. That said, the Rendevous is good for some things. A shoddy dive bar with cheap beer sold really cheaply, it's a place to go with a bunch of people when you're really low on cash. They do $2 pints of Lager, which normally is not my thing but sometimes...sometimes. The best thing about the Rendezvous and places like it is the cheap whiskey. Particularly when they do great whiskey/beer specials and I can just slide my beer over to someone else.
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