South Philly Bar & Grill
1235 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
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Address :
1235 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA, 19147 - Phone (215) 334-3300
- Website https://www.southphillybar.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Music : DJ
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Steph M.
Huh. I can't believe I haven't reviewed SPB&G, given the amount of time I've spent here. That's not to say I'm a sports bar kind of girl; it's just conveniently located in my 'hood and is really the best place in the area to catch all the college football games I don't get at home (cable and I aren't friends anymore). Also, the drinks are reasonably priced and the grilled wings make me feel better about gorging during games. (They're not fried! That means they're practically health food!) The bartenders are awesome about putting on whatever I want to watch, too. Yay, SPB&G!
(4)Jenna S.
This is a whole lot of douchebags packed into one place. Probably one of the worst bars I've ever been to, especially in South Philly.
(2)Jared S.
This place used to be decent. Good place to watch games. They have a bunch of sports related stuff on the walls. They have a siren that goes off during home team goals. The service is decent. All that. The past two times I've went there it has been idiotic to say the least. The food has been sub par. The service unimpressive. The ambiance even more douchey than usual. And here's the kicker. They have this idiotic DJ that plays club music in there. Like its some stupid nightclub. This place is a sports bar, or should be. Don't know why they are intent on changing it, but they are. And IMO it's for the worse. One time I was in and the Phillies were on the TV. It was a good game. Besides the food I was enjoying myself. The game happened to go into extra innings. During the 10th the tables had all been cleared in the middle and this moron DJ starts playing club tunes. While the game was still on. It was ridiculous. I was in shock. No one was even dancing. I was trying to watch the game. I was heated. The final straw was the last game of the disappointing Phillies playoff run in '11. We were sat at an awful table right against the wall by the bathroom. It was naturally kinda crowded and I was getting bumped into all night. Not a problem really. That stuff happens. The game was abysmal. Phils couldn't even score one run. They had like no drink specials for the game. Food was once again sub par. Borderline bad. And now here is the kicker. After the final out. When Ryan Howard feel on his ass after grounding out or whatever happened this d-bag DJ comes on within about 6 seconds and starts playing dance music club songs like "celebration" or something dumb like that. I was personally very offended at their complete lack of taste in playing dance music after we couldn't even score one run to tie in that horrific game. I mean that's not what Philly sports are about. Give a moment of silence for basically the best regular season run for the Phils and an incredibly disappointing post-season. I don't know what else to say but poor poor poor form on their part. My friend took the song choice even worse. When I showed up at his apartment afterward he had already thrown stuff everywhere and was shirtless with a bottle of Wild Turkey. He miiiighta been the same way without the music selection, but that nonsense certainly didn't help.
(1)Morgan F.
First I'd like to say that the food was AWESOME. A friend of mine and i went in today around 3 and the place was empty, the food came out very quickly and was very satisfying. We both got Carolina pulled pork sandwiches. The place looks like it would be a lot of fun on the weekends and has a nice outdoor patio area for alfresco dining and I guess the smoking crowd. The only down part of this place was the service, there were two girls there who seemed less than enthusiastic to see us. I guess that happens. Either way, I totally look forward to going back and trying their Carolina glazed rib appetizer with cornbread.
(4)Robert P.
04/17/2011 - cross street from Pat's and Gino's Philly Steaks. came for the cheese steaks then drank and watched the game on tv.
(4)Bill W.
This place is nicely located across from Pat's King of Steaks. It has a nice, relaxed atmosphere. They have a good selection of tap beers. And they play a ton of 90's dance/pop, which is kind of funny. I went there on a Saturday afternoon with a few friends and it was very chill with only a few other people there. All-in-all, a fine place to duck in for a drink or two.
(3)Summer Rain U.
Great beer and fries but service not very punctual and the food I was given has rotten tomatoes in it and the shrimp was mushy and over boiled. All the tables were dirty too. Philly cheese steak not too bad thu. When asked if we could have a refund for the shrimp and told about the rotten tomatoes the waitress just sneered and said she did it herself so it had to be fresh. Then walked away... She did give us a refund thu Genos and pats next door have much better reputations
(1)Edison C.
Update (8/22/15): Happened again last night, same asshole,same result. Apparently assaulting customers and passers-by isn't enough to get someone flagged from this dump.
(1)Tiffany D.
This place wasn't bad. It was a lot better than Ish Kabibbles (spell check). It had flavor and was very filling. The waffle fries were good and seasoned well. However because they only had one worker working the entire bar and restaurant area, the service was ssssuuppoeeerrrr slow . Someone had to come from the back and help take orders. I've only tried 2 Cheesesteak places in philly so I can't say its the best but I can say it's the best when comparing to Ish Kabibbles.
(3)Rick B.
Update: I just checked my credit card statement, and noticed I was charged twice. Our bill was close to $100, and my friend and I decided to split it. I found out, however, his card was not charged, and mine was charged twice. I can understand that there is a margin for human error, but c'mon, there were MAYBE 4 groups of people in there. I really don't understand how you can mess that up. SPB&G was honestly hanging at a 3 star due to rounding rules, but this really sets them back to a 2. I called already, but they don't open until 11. So, this has yet to be sorted out. Either way, yeesh.
(2)Kevin P.
I live right around the corner from this place and I have no idea how it stays in business. The atmosphere is generic and out of touch, and the bar staff are slow and unfriendly. With Garage right next door and Triangle Lounge re-opening right around the corner, I'm counting the days until this place goes belly-up. I think the place is staying in business on pride alone. With all the foot traffic this area generates, it would be nice to see something more original and unique occupy this place.
(1)Elizabeth D.
Food was good when it finally came out. Service was extremely slow because they only one person working as waitress/bartender / busboy. She, I think her name is Jade, was very nice & did her best but they need to hire more staff. We waited about 30 mins to get our beer because they ran out of glasses and she was too busy to wash them. Again, not her fault because they were short staffed. She was doing the best that she could. Our group of 14 ate at different intervals because the food wasn't brought out at the same time. As a result some in the group were finished eating when others were just starting. Oh and everyone had the $10 special : philly cheese steak, fried and a Miller draft beer. They need a waitress, a bartender, cook & busboy who, when needed, can help in the other areas.
(2)Adam K.
Went here on a Wednesday last month because pf their Mexican themed specials. The margaritas were good and $10 for a pitcher is nice price. I had the chicken quesadilla which was very good. The bartender was very friendly and provided good service. We were there for the 7th game of the world series and the place was dead. There was maybe 10 other people at the bar and this place fancies itself a sports bar. There is a large round bar with a dining area as well so the place can hold a lot of people. One minor annoyance was the fact that they didn't have any corona ponies in stock even though a bucket of ponies was one of the specials. Like I said, the place was dead so it's not like they ran out due to selling a lot. Overall this is a place I would return to as it was a pleasant experience.
(3)Horacio M.
Service was horrible!! My wife and her friend order the full meal and drinks from this place and I went to Geno's. When I went back to join them I was refused entry to sit with them. I even asked if I buy a beer can I seat and eat with them they still said no. I usually don't write posts but for real, you deny paying customers the right to have friends over!!!
(1)Shawn H.
If you want a good authentic philly cheese steak and don't wish to be disappointed by other places across the street, hint they were both on food network, then go here grab a beer and dig in get your sandwich with american cheese and onions.
(5)Zhe P.
I was really hungry on a Sunday night and after I had finished I was craving for Pats and Genos. Little did I know there was this place called South Philly Bar and Grille whom also served cheesesteaks. I saw there 9 dollar cheesesteak special so I decided to stop in at the bar for a quick drink and steak. I was only planning on having one but the bartender (Mariel I think her name was) was so friendly I wounded up staying for a few hours and tried several of there draft beers. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food and service. I'll definitely be back again on a late night for more friendly service, food and drinks.
(5)Steven C.
Food was great, second time we have eaten here. Bartender left a lot to be desired. In attentive, poured our refills into our already used glasses, and took 15 minutes to get our tab. Oh just realized she didn't honor the special of the day. I will probably come back, but turn around if she is behind bar.
(2)Tara G.
I have no idea why anyone would go to Pat's or Geno's with this place right smack in the middle. Hubby and I stopped in here last week walking back from Second Saturday in East Passyunk. We wanted to catch the first period of the Flyers game before heading to the Italian Market for some food shopping. We were greeted promptly at the bar by a very friendly bartender. We inquired about what craft selections they had on tap, of which she was very knowledgeable. The beer selection there is pretty good. We also wanted a snack, so we decided to split the "cheesesteak flight". Basically, it was a selection of 4 small cheesesteaks with different cheeses- gorgonzola, habanero jack, roasted garlic cheese and smoked gouda. We really enjoyed all of them very much. I had never had anything like that before and would definitely go back for it. The service from our bartender was very attentive but not overbearing. She put the game on for us as soon as we asked, and the checkout process was smooth and easy. We will definitely be back and have told friends about it as well.
(4)DanaJoy88 ..
Can get touristy pretty quick considering its proximity to Pat's and Geno's but considering I live close too convenience is all. They have lots of tv's, pleasant staff, decent enough beer selection, and they sell cigars at the front counter. I usually bring suburban dwellers here when they visit because the commercial sports bar layout is comforting to them versus my usual dive bar habitation. Overall this place is simple with nice outdoor seating and always a easy place to watch the game, any game.
(3)Emily L.
Not sure why so many people have given thus place a high rating. From the outside, it looks like a grungy sports bar. From the inside, it is a grungy sports bar. There are a million TVs tuned to different stations, enough to send you into seizures if you look up too often. They have signs everywhere mandating a minimum purchase to use the bathroom. Granted, we did come here just to use the bathroom (see my Pat's review) but we're classy enough that we would order a drink anyway. I resent being forced to follow basic etiquette, and those signs tell me something about the caliber of their patrons. Ditto the scary-looking bouncer. Not exactly an inviting atmosphere. We sat at the bar, where there was a surprisingly decent microbrew selection. Service was so-so: the bartender was more interested in socializing with the group at the other end than in paying attention to us. I'm giving two stars only because no one was outright rude and the beer was cold and complex. We didn't try their food, but we also didn't see a reason to.
(2)Steven B.
Yup, it's a sports bar all right. It looks exactly like a thousand other sports bars in a thousand other cities. You got your bazillion TVs surrounded by every kind of Philly sports memorabilia that you can think of. Lot's of beers both draft and bottle. The beer choices should satisfy just about everybody. The location of this place is amazing. If you don't want wait in line with the tourists at the cheese steak emporiums you just come here. If course lots of tourists do that to. If you're a local like me it's easy to get sucked into answering a million Philly questions. I had a cold draft beer served by a friendly bartender and moved on.
(3)Jonathan S.
This is a really nice sports bar, and the owner and staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome. I first discovered this place a few years ago when I was wandering around Philadelphia on my motorcycle. Eventually I got hungry, so I figured I'm in Philly, I should hit up Pat's or Geno's right? I couldn't have been more wrong. It was about 100 degrees out, the lines were ridiculously long, and even if I ended up getting a steak from them of course what little seating either of these places have was completely full and I was in no mood to sit on the curb in the hot sun with all of my motorcycle gear and try and eat without making a mess. So I spotted SPB&G across the street. Nice, large sports bar, lots of TVs, and a rather extensive menu. The food is great, and the cheesesteak is better than what you'd get at the two famous places across the street, sans tourists and lines. It's going on 3 years now and I still make it a point to stop by when I'm in Philadelphia. Last time we were there, the owner was training a couple of new staff members who were also guinea pigs for various shot concoctions. And we in turn, were their guinea pigs. Let's just say it was an interesting visit. The new staff members were great, and I hope they're still there. We'll probably be riding down in a few weeks, so we'll see. When you go, get some wings or a cheesesteak, get a tall glass of one of the many beers on tap, try one of their awesome desserts, and top it all off with a chocolate covered pretzel shot (yes chocolate pretzel shot, trust me and ask for it). Oh yes, this place is awesome. Please stop in here should you find yourself in the Philly area!
(5)John Z.
One of the worst bars in the area. Lacking any sort of identity or charm.
(2)Erica S.
By far the best in Pilly!! Skip Pats & Geno's!! Best service, atmosphere & food. The owner was very friendly, we sat at this place for a few hours and enjoyed every second.
(5)Vuthy O.
Notice: I originally wanted to give a 2 star review. Sports bar. Granted - sports bars are not my kind of place - but even still - not my kind of place. I go here out of laziness because it's the closest bar and every time I do, I think about how I need to get my shit together and stop being so lazy. It's not that this place is BAD. They have beer - always a plus. The food is edible, enjoyable even. I even sort of like how they try to elevate bar food a little bit - lettuce wraps with cashew chicken? They don't quite pull it off, and I appreciate the effort, but everything just ends up overpriced for what it is. If I wanted fancy food, I wouldn't be at a dimly lit, gritty, sports bar. I want cheap, mediocre food I can wash down my gullet with beer as I watch my favorite teams lose. Service - decent. The servers and bartenders are nice and seem to kind of care and on that note - I think that's the reason this place is always so empty. The ownership/management/staff kind of care, but not really. I feel like "Gee. I hope the customers like this food item/ambiance/cocktail that I kind of put effort into, but if not, it's all good..." is the motto here. Which strangely makes me like the place more... Damn, I just raised the rating from 2 stars to 3. Yes, if they would just embrace my suggested motto and serve only cheap, fried starches, and yellow cheese product, I'd give 1, possibly 2 more stars depending how wholeheartedly they embodied the "eh... good enough" mantra. Actually, now I want to open my own bar.
(3)C H.
This place is pretty freaking lame! We ordered the sampler platter for two which consisted of two over fried cheese sticks, two over fried chicken tenders and about six buffalo wings for $14. You know when your grease is too high and the outside cooks well before the inside? This is how our food came out. What we received wasn't worth $14, by far! Ashlei ordered a Yuengling for her and a vodka and cranberry for me (what about my long island, you ask?), we had already been drinking AND we saw how she made a long island for someone else and came to the conclusion that it wouldn't be worth whatever they would charge. My drink was ___________________ This much cranberry and ____ this much vodka. The bartender was okay. Not overly nice, but not rude either. She was just... there! We only came here because we were leaving a gathering at a friend's house that was a few blocks down the road. Next time, we'll catch a cab to center city and hit up one of those bars for an after party. We were just overwhelmed by the entire {lack of} experience.
(1)Christopher D.
I got a buffalo chicken cheesesteak when I came here with waffle fries. It was really good. The waffle fries were cooked perfectly and had really good seasoning on them. The service was kind of slow, which was annoying because the restaurant was empty. Overall, the food was good and the service was slow.
(3)Annamarie T.
Stopped in here for some post cheese steak drinks and was not disappointed. There was great service and tv's everywhere making it a great place to catch a game and chill with friends. One thing I thought was really cool was along with the outdoor seating, there was out door beer pong! This proved to be a lot of fun, a little bit dangerous dodging traffic to get flying ping pong balls, but the one good thing about not being in NYC is cars actually stop for you.
(4)Jonny R.
Passable. All NFL games on. $3 Yuengling "special." Food looked uninspired, but didn't try it. Only went here because the game we wanted to watch wasn't on at Garage.
(2)Michael F.
Like Vinny P, if it wasn't for the Yelp! Bar Crawl, I would have never realized this place existed. On that note, while I had a great time, my world would not be shattered had I not discovered South Philly Bar & Grill. I recommend stopping by during a game, as they have a ton of TVs. The staff was also flexible with our group, friendly, and engaging. We grabbed a pizza and quesadilla and I was satisfied. The drafts available were solid as well. Oh, and if the weather is nice outdoor seating is available.
(3)Lili B.
One more place where i go for Free poker tournament on Thursday nights! The wings are just AMAZING! I tried the bbq wings and the plains wings and both were just so good. I also tried one of their dessert for a poker friend's birthday and the chocolate lava cake with ice cream was just delicious! They have good drinks special and the place seems like a good place to watch games as they have plenty of tvs.
(4)Kaitlin J.
Geno's and Pat's lines went to next week, so my boyfriend and I cold and hungry saw this bar and thought why not walk in. The waitresses were kind and extremely helpful. We both ordered philly cheese steaks and they were incredible. The mixture of the bread being perfectly soft and not to thick. The steak was cooked excellently and the cheese wiz on top was great. The dish came with home made potato chips which were a mix of crispy and not too crunchy. It was a great place to just have a beer and enjoy a nice meal. The atmosphere overall was awesome.
(4)Rebecca S.
i don't wanna sound like i'm bashing....because i WILL go back here. first, their wings are really good. they call them naked but i don't understand why. they were light on the sauce, but not without. they def needed an extra side of sauce. second, for a bar in south philly to use anything other than a sarcones roll.....ummmm need i say more. my hoagie wasn't the same. thirdly, the eagles halftime buffet they offer is junk! . i really enjoyed watching the bartender flag everyone from pats/genos who tried to use the bathroom and watching as they tapped mac and were forced to make a purchase. big screen tvs everywhere so there isn't really a bad seat in the house.
(2)M L.
ugh.
(2)Maglia F.
Dirty & gross. The ceiling was leaking onto floor. Every beer I asked for on tap they either didn't have or tap wasn't working so ordered bottle beer (didn't have great selection either)... either the owner doesn't care or management is terrible. Would not recommend based on cleanliness.
(1)Toni W.
Adore this place! I come here for the Cheesesteak,fries and some Jack. It is without a doubt my favorite. I make a trip out of the way to come here when I am in town.
(4)Dan F.
"Burger Medium Rare. Service Well Done." File South Philly Bar and Grill under: good burgers. Actually, luscious burgers. Mine came *perfectly* medium rare as requested, handsome in mozzarella and absolutely excellent bacon: real, not smoked flavor; thick-cut; well cooked, yet miraculously not burnt. (See photo.) The accompanying long-hot was a scorcher: at your own risk. (See photo.) Caramelized onions under the patty were a miracle in burger architecture: they didn't sog out the bun and the patty remained well in place. (I'm looking at you, Adsum.) Waffle fries were fine: far superior to coated or Brand X matchstick, but kinda lightweight and throwaway. Only negative was the bun itself, which was a tad stale. But the burger itself was so standout, f!ck the damn bun. Coke tasted excellent and clean, unsullied by the other mixers that pass through the lines. (I'm looking at you, Royal.) They didn't even balk at my princess request to add lemon. Yay! Server was A+. Tip: go on an off night, when there's no game on. It'll be you, your scrumptious burger, and a bit of earnest Top 40 to carry you through.
(3)Sam V.
The line for Geno's and Pat's were too long and since we were on a time crunch, we came in here. We were the only patrons in the restaurant! Got the steak and cheese. It was edible, but that's about it.
(2)Josh d.
Just another sports bar. With, of course, Flyers and Phillie's shit all over the walls. Friendly staff, but nothing that hasn't been done before, over and over... Not that I meant that our stop in here was bad... It just wasn't very impressive, and I don't feel like I'll be missing anything if I never end up in this bar again.
(2)Aaron M.
Cold beer, pretty bartender, no interaction though had one round and my group of 10 is moving on. Two of us ate some food. Nothing to complain about but nothin to write about either.
(2)Ieesha J.
We stopped here before a Philly game and the place was pretty decent. I was a little skeptical at first when the hostess didn't want to put us at a table of our choice (it wasn't very busy - and I didn't want to sit at a high cocktail table), she said they were saving that area for the people who wanted to watch the game. Mind you it was 6pm, and the game didn't start until 8 - AND it was completely empty!! So I told her...we are heading to the ACTUAL game so we will not be here long....then she allowed us to sit at the table. The food was yummy. I had a philly cheesesteak, it was gooey, drippy, and just plain good! Overall - cool experience!
(4)Brian H.
I almost did not go in because the music blaring out on the street sounded like speed metal. I went in because the clientele did not match the head banger type. The workers were friendly, drinks reasonably priced. My group and I would have stayed longer but 1980's and 90's Heavy Metal is not the thing. In fact, All of the other customers there were complaining about the music as well. My advice, first impressions are the most important. This bar alienates so many people with the hard rock before they even give it a try. Try Top 40, you cant go wrong there and it wont give people a headache.
(1)S. S.
Forget about Geno's or Pat's and come to this place directly in the middle of the two. The cheesesteaks were just about perfect. The bread was nice and soft and complimented the meat well. Both the chicken and beef on the sandwiches were tender and seasoned well. The price ($9) for a cheesesteak is the same as Geno's or Pat's however it comes with your choice of waffle or fresh cut fries. The lettuce, tomatoes, and friend onions come with it as well. They charge you an additional $1.50 for sautéed mushrooms but its worth it, and you put the additional condiments on yourself. Not a 5-star for me because the service wasn't that great. We went on a Sunday mid-afternoon and there was basically no one in there, we sat outside and the bartender was our waitress. Because she had to come back and forth from serving the the bar and us there were times we were waiting for a drink refill an for our check at the end. Overall, it was a great meal and I definitely choose this cheesesteak over Geno's or Pat's!
(4)Rob S.
Checked this place out for the Flyers big comeback win over the Bruins last night. (Which was freaking amazing.) The place would have gotten 3-4 stars as a place to watch sports. As you walk in there are 4 flatscreen HDTVs on both the right and left sides plus a big projector on the back wall. The people are there to WATCH the game, were into it, so it had a good feeling . The sound is on for the game and the call is being played, albeit a bit too quietly... Also, they did give out some free Flyers shirts and beer hats which was pretty fun. Though, I'll agree, that horn is pretty over-the-top, loud and annoying. Also, not the worst tap selection I've seen at a sports bar. Aside from the regular domestics they did have Sam Adams lager, Sam Adams summer, Dogfish Head 90 min. (!) and Allagash White. There was a $3 Friday special which included $3 domestics and some other things. However, that's where the good ceased. Unfortunately I didn't try the much praised guava wings. I felt they were a bit expensive, something like $9 or $10 for 10 wings. Am I the only one that thinks a buck per wing is expensive? I had the tried and true cheeseburger and my girlfriend got a veggie wrap. (Not to many vege options.) My burger was OK. Not too flavorful, nothing special. My girlfriend hated her wrap. It had white rice in it, which is a bit weird. She said it was bland and pretty gross. Definitely not the place to go for vegetarian fare. As everyone else said, the fries were good. Unfortunately too, for a relatively busy game night the service was substandard. There were one or two bartenders working their asses off, and we had to praise them, because as they were mixing drinks as fast as they could 1 or 2 other waiters/servers were drinking their own drinks behind the bar. Because of this, even though our tender was working hard, it slowed all of the service down. It was a bit of a mess. Managers had to step in to get drinks. The table service was non-existent (I think there was 1 server for all the tables) so people were repeatedly getting frustrated and coming directly to the bar to order drinks and food. The manager said they had some call outs, but that could have just been an excuse for having hired some bad bartenders. I would consider going back for a game, just because of the things listed at the top. BUT, otherwise, not nearly the best bar in South Philly.
(2)Liz P.
Good for watching football but that's about it. Food is awful and for the Eagles/Saints wildcard game they didn't have any servers despite a huge crowd. Drinks are overpriced and the bartenders were unfriendly.
(1)Don R.
This bar & grill gets an automatic 5 stars because they were cool enough to put the Nebraska Cornhusker's football game on the big screen for us. Nice! Myself and a bunch of my fellow Nebraskans were in Philly for the holiday, and we were trying to find a Husker bar somewhere in town. Finding no joy, my buddy (who lives in South Philly) decided to check around the corner. Lo and behold, the bar was awesome and volunteered their big screen to host the game. Folks, that right there is great customer service. They didn't know us from Adam, but they knew how important it was to enjoy a game with friends. As far as the restaurant goes, it actually garners high reviews on its own. For a sports bar, they have a bunch of TVs showing games, and they are sure to have the local favorites playing with audio. The food is good, and the beer is cold. I had the Ken's Angus Cheese Steak, and it buried the two cheese steak joints outside. I highly recommend this place!
(5)Corey A.
Great place to watch a game - tvs mounted high in the wall and a good sound system (the siren that goes off with every score is a bit much but would probably have been more tolerable if the place had been packed). Order two beers at a time though, because the little dark haired bartender appears to be the only one who works in this place. Had a table of ten and didn't see our waitress for the entire second half of the eagles game, so we started ordering directly from the bar. The halftime buffet for the game was a bonus.
(4)Lisa J.
Yikes. I don't even know where to begin. I came here one night during the playoffs just to try something new at a place that would certainly have the game playing. I don't know if it's because my boyfriend and I weren't decked out in Phillies gear but they gave us the single worst table that was tucked behind some high tops so I could barely watch the game at all. It only got worse from there. There is a fucking airhorn type thing that goes off anytime there is a homerun. Yeah, cool, team spirit, but this is overkill. It goes on 30 seconds too long and is just plain obnoxious. Then the waiter STOOD on my boyfriend's foot while he took our order and was either a complete moron who didn't notice or a complete asshole who was unapologetic about it. The wings looked like neon sludge and tasted like it too. I'll cut them some slack and say the waffle fries were delicious but I think it's impossible to screw up any type of fried potato so yeah, woo, way to go guys. I don't even know what else we ordered so it obviously wasn't good enough for a lasting impression. I know I'm not exactly the target clientele at a place like this, but come on, how can a sports bar be this bad?
(1)Marc K.
Quick stop for a beer on a somewhat quiet Saturday afternoon but good service and seems like a cool sports bar on the corner right near Geno's and Pat's. Clean and reasonably priced. Would stop in again when in the neighborhood.
(4)Nicole B.
Hard to rate this place yet. just stopped in for a couple beers during a phillies game. to our delight Yuenglings are 2.75 during phillies games. after a glimpse of the cheese steak going by and noticing a sign saying 1.00 Yuenglings on Tues we will be headed back for Flyer's game on Tues. Based on the looks of that cheese steak and previous reviews of cheese steak i hope to upgrade this review to a 5. Not a fan of Pat's or Geno's. Will eat but this one looks better.
(3)Ben G.
So apparently someone at SPB&G read my Yelp review and spruced up the kitchen. The wings are now unbreaded, and are available grilled, which I recommend as they are excellent. They also now offer fresh cut fries in addition to the waffle fries and, guess what, they are 100x better than the frozen ones. The nachos now list cheddar cheese as opposed to orange goo, so I will need to try those next. Still a great place to watch the game and now I enjoy the food. I still don't see myself getting a dinner plate here, but since the Phillies are in the playoffs, I will hopefully get many chances to explore some more of the menu.
(4)Keziah C.
Good drinks, good food, great music & DJ.
(3)Joseph M.
It was a Saturday night there, and I was watching college football. All of a sudden it got really dark. Then DJ midlife crisis came on with his fog machine, strobe light, and late 70s music videos, to try and turn this sports bar into a club. With no one dancing, and music that was only popular in the year 1978. Then came his buddy 40y/o MC, who is to old for the hip-hop scene to try and make things happen, and his lyrics were worst than Soul Ja boy. I do not know how other nights are, but if it is a Saturday I would avoid this place like the plague.
(1)Tina N.
It's weird that I'm giving a sports bar 4 stars since I'm seemingly pretty stingy with my ratings. I really mean 3.5 though (You would think the Yelp guys would have taken a hint and given us half star options by now). SPBG is a typical sports bar, but a little more so. The food is better than a typical sports bar, the place isn't too big, but there is an abundance of tv's, and the crowd is neither hipster nor uncomfortably too full of regulars. I've been here twice during the World Series, and each time there was just the right amount of people there to make it an exciting game, but not an insanely overcrowded experience. Now I know that's not really controlled by the establishment, but it added to my good experience. The grilled bbq guava wings, recommended by our waitress, are awesome. The service was very attentive and I like the siren that goes off for every good play in our favor. It's a nice alternative Chickie and Pete's, especially since they charge for admission during big games. Plus, this place will seat you while you're waiting on the rest of your party. I will be back to watch the Eagles.
(4)Don R.
Again, I have to give a shout out to the South Philly Bar and Grill..Had a great time watching that Dallas/Philly game last night...Definitely the new spot to plant yourself with friends on a Sunday afternoon for games as well..The place is a sports bar and makes the effort with great giveaways, drink specials, food specials. ESPN Radio was their last night with giveaways etc.. The food is amazing, almost always has a free buffett set up during halftimes with sausage and pepper sandwiches, GREAT honey dipped wings, and chicken cheese poppers..and the pizza is not bad either...Again the regular menu is not to be missed.. 11 TV's with a real E-A G-L-E-S - EAGLES!!! atmosphere (even the pre recorded "Fly eagles Fly fight song..." ( this steelers fan is rolling his eyes everytime) Even outdoor seating with a TV facing out a window for all those dining and hanging outside..The place is a lotta fun. Also great for if you want to watch tourists try to order their first steaks at Geno's and Pats from a distance...you're right there..
(5)Marty W.
Great atmosphere friendly staff food is excellent I suggest the Italian Sausage sandwich it is great. A good variety of beers on tap at good prices they also have nightly specials
(5)Jeremy S.
This was my third time here Great spot to watch games - TV's all over the place, including a large projection screen in the back. Service from Yvonne was excellent - though the place was full for both a Phils playoff game and a Sunday night Eagles game, she swung by the table every five minutes. Previous service at the bar during last year's Flyers playoffs was excellent as well - always a cold, full beer in front of you. The tap selection is great, too - lots of local and seasonal microbrews. No offense to the chef, but the food was standard pub grub - nothing to write home about but good nonetheless.
(4)Beth R.
Mozzarella sticks were very good, almost as good as my favorite moz sticks at Kelliann's. Yes, I eat mozzarella sticks often enough that they have become a point of comparison between bars. Liked the set up, and liked that it wasn't a mob scene like Chickie and Pete's.
(3)Nellie S.
Was just gay bashed by the bouncer, and then treated like trash by the snotty waitresses. Im beyond offended, and upset. I will be calling and complaining to anyone who will listen.
(1)Liz K.
Was called a dyke by the bouncer and then someone walking in started yelling names and making comments while gesturing to be pulling his penis. The bouncer and employees all thought this was hilarious. No room for hate. I work in this city and play in this city. There are a million other sports bars I can go to that have a friendly welcoming attitude without bigots.
(1)Jeannie S.
Pretty solid place. We actually had a livingsocial.com certificate here and there was bit of a hiccup with it- we ordered two beers and when I got the check the server stated since the beers were on sale she couldn't add it. Since I had told her about the certificate before we ordered anything I asked why she did not tell us and her answer was "I didn't know". Obiouvsly I need to talk to the manager since that is not an acceptable answer. The manager was beyond amazing about the situation- very friendly, and professional!! He really made the visit for us. Cheesesteak flights comes with a small bowl of fries- good to know since I ordered extra because it is not mentioned on the menu and the server didn't tell us of course. Flights were good b ut I had no clue what I was eating- SPBG you should have the servers tell us what they are OR put little flags so we know what the heck we are eating. Waffles fries were great- Old Bay couldn't taste it, cheese was not Whiz but maybe a step down. Guava BQQ wings- AMAZING! Definitely get them grilled. Overall, great place with a notch above average considering the wings. With the really awesome specials I more than likely might be back.
(4)Jeff W.
Worst staff around, took a full beer, my money and smokes when I went to bathroom. I wouldn't go back on a dare.
(2)Donald E.
While my friends and I were in Philly for a cheesesteak, we decided to stop by this place in the middle of the afternoon for a drink or two. There weren't many people in the bar, which wasn't surprising since it was early. The bartender was very nice and the bunch of us chatted with her for a while until we decided to leave. For the brief time we were here it was OK, hence only the three stars. If we decide to stop by again sometime and really obtain an experience from the place, I'll update. Until then...
(3)Ali L.
We stopped in here because it was 90 degrees out and needed somewhere to sit and have a cold beer. IT was the only place without a line. We ordered our beers, waited for about 15 minutes for our order to be taken,. then waited about an hour for the food. Not only did it take forever to get the food, but my steak and cheese was cold by the time I got it!
(1)Robert S.
Thursday night about 9 pm, my wife and I took a stroll together to get some air and walk our dog, prince solomon. we live near 6th wharton and normally walk to jef sq park or gold star. this time we walked west to 9th and wharton and decided to stop and have a few wings. well we stayed 2 hours and brought home a doggie bag, the service and food was excellent. Price was in our budget and it make us think back to the days when we loved to order take out from the Champions bar and grill at the Marriott 12th market. closed these days, we recommend the wings and fries!
(4)Philly D.
I've been going to 9th St. for years to get cheesesteaks. The big argument down there is Pat's or Geno's. Personall, I've always preferred Geno's over Pat's, but I've been known to switch it up every so often. A friend of mine recently told me that South Philly Bar & Grill has a cheesesteak flight that I should try, so next time I was down in the area I stopped in. Once I got past their rather interesting beer selection (settling for old faithful- an ice cold yeungling), i ordered this flight of cheesesteaks. I didn't really expect what was put before me. This thing comes with four, yes four different six inch cheesesteaks that have literally changed the way I look at "Cheesesteak Row." And the whole thing was 12 bucks. that's 24" of cheesesteak, with such amenities as Gorgonzola, Gouda, roasted garlic (did you hear me? I said roasted garlic- and gouda- on a frickin cheesesteak. I love it, and I love this place. I can't wait to get down there again to have another one. That entire block is really becoming a food destination worthy of such a great city. Thanks for the cheesesteaks, guys, and I can't wait to watch some Phillies playoffs while eating those cheesesteaks.
(5)Megan K.
i am torn. would i normally hang out at this spot? no. this is not my scene. but mark riggs bartends on saturday nights and he's a bag of fun. i went twice. ran into lots of friends also there to see riggs. there was bad karoke(sp) sorry. chubby chicks in tight clothes. drunken hook ups. bad south philly accents. great people watching. i would imagine this is a great place to watch a game, or pick up a one night stand. thank you riggs for opening me up to another world. ill see you soon. hold my stool.
(4)Bethany S.
Not impressed, at all! So, the man and I decided to go to the South Philly Bar and Grill because of their "Brunch with Sinatra". We knew it would be a bit kitsch, but we didn't care, we wanted to enjoy brunch and the sweet sounds of Francis Albert. While the service was good, albeit a bit awkward, the food left much to be desired. The eggs in the Eggs Benedict were hardboiled, not poached; the cheese burger was greasy; the portions teeny tiny and so overpriced; and to top it all off... no free refills on ice tea! Can you believe the nerve of this place?! The unmitigated gall of this place?!?!?! Suffice it to say, we will not be back!
(2)Steven B.
Yup, it's a sports bar all right. It looks exactly like a thousand other sports bars in a thousand other cities. You got your bazillion TVs surrounded by every kind of Philly sports memorabilia that you can think of. Lot's of beers both draft and bottle. The beer choices should satisfy just about everybody. The location of this place is amazing. If you don't want wait in line with the tourists at the cheese steak emporiums you just come here. If course lots of tourists do that to. If you're a local like me it's easy to get sucked into answering a million Philly questions. I had a cold draft beer served by a friendly bartender and moved on.
(3)Jonny R.
Passable. All NFL games on. $3 Yuengling "special." Food looked uninspired, but didn't try it. Only went here because the game we wanted to watch wasn't on at Garage.
(2)Michael F.
Like Vinny P, if it wasn't for the Yelp! Bar Crawl, I would have never realized this place existed. On that note, while I had a great time, my world would not be shattered had I not discovered South Philly Bar & Grill. I recommend stopping by during a game, as they have a ton of TVs. The staff was also flexible with our group, friendly, and engaging. We grabbed a pizza and quesadilla and I was satisfied. The drafts available were solid as well. Oh, and if the weather is nice outdoor seating is available.
(3)Lili B.
One more place where i go for Free poker tournament on Thursday nights! The wings are just AMAZING! I tried the bbq wings and the plains wings and both were just so good. I also tried one of their dessert for a poker friend's birthday and the chocolate lava cake with ice cream was just delicious! They have good drinks special and the place seems like a good place to watch games as they have plenty of tvs.
(4)Kaitlin J.
Geno's and Pat's lines went to next week, so my boyfriend and I cold and hungry saw this bar and thought why not walk in. The waitresses were kind and extremely helpful. We both ordered philly cheese steaks and they were incredible. The mixture of the bread being perfectly soft and not to thick. The steak was cooked excellently and the cheese wiz on top was great. The dish came with home made potato chips which were a mix of crispy and not too crunchy. It was a great place to just have a beer and enjoy a nice meal. The atmosphere overall was awesome.
(4)Rebecca S.
i don't wanna sound like i'm bashing....because i WILL go back here. first, their wings are really good. they call them naked but i don't understand why. they were light on the sauce, but not without. they def needed an extra side of sauce. second, for a bar in south philly to use anything other than a sarcones roll.....ummmm need i say more. my hoagie wasn't the same. thirdly, the eagles halftime buffet they offer is junk! . i really enjoyed watching the bartender flag everyone from pats/genos who tried to use the bathroom and watching as they tapped mac and were forced to make a purchase. big screen tvs everywhere so there isn't really a bad seat in the house.
(2)M L.
ugh.
(2)Maglia F.
Dirty & gross. The ceiling was leaking onto floor. Every beer I asked for on tap they either didn't have or tap wasn't working so ordered bottle beer (didn't have great selection either)... either the owner doesn't care or management is terrible. Would not recommend based on cleanliness.
(1)Toni W.
Adore this place! I come here for the Cheesesteak,fries and some Jack. It is without a doubt my favorite. I make a trip out of the way to come here when I am in town.
(4)Dan F.
"Burger Medium Rare. Service Well Done." File South Philly Bar and Grill under: good burgers. Actually, luscious burgers. Mine came *perfectly* medium rare as requested, handsome in mozzarella and absolutely excellent bacon: real, not smoked flavor; thick-cut; well cooked, yet miraculously not burnt. (See photo.) The accompanying long-hot was a scorcher: at your own risk. (See photo.) Caramelized onions under the patty were a miracle in burger architecture: they didn't sog out the bun and the patty remained well in place. (I'm looking at you, Adsum.) Waffle fries were fine: far superior to coated or Brand X matchstick, but kinda lightweight and throwaway. Only negative was the bun itself, which was a tad stale. But the burger itself was so standout, f!ck the damn bun. Coke tasted excellent and clean, unsullied by the other mixers that pass through the lines. (I'm looking at you, Royal.) They didn't even balk at my princess request to add lemon. Yay! Server was A+. Tip: go on an off night, when there's no game on. It'll be you, your scrumptious burger, and a bit of earnest Top 40 to carry you through.
(3)Bill W.
This place is nicely located across from Pat's King of Steaks. It has a nice, relaxed atmosphere. They have a good selection of tap beers. And they play a ton of 90's dance/pop, which is kind of funny. I went there on a Saturday afternoon with a few friends and it was very chill with only a few other people there. All-in-all, a fine place to duck in for a drink or two.
(3)Summer Rain U.
Great beer and fries but service not very punctual and the food I was given has rotten tomatoes in it and the shrimp was mushy and over boiled. All the tables were dirty too. Philly cheese steak not too bad thu. When asked if we could have a refund for the shrimp and told about the rotten tomatoes the waitress just sneered and said she did it herself so it had to be fresh. Then walked away... She did give us a refund thu Genos and pats next door have much better reputations
(1)Edison C.
Update (8/22/15): Happened again last night, same asshole,same result. Apparently assaulting customers and passers-by isn't enough to get someone flagged from this dump.
(1)Tiffany D.
This place wasn't bad. It was a lot better than Ish Kabibbles (spell check). It had flavor and was very filling. The waffle fries were good and seasoned well. However because they only had one worker working the entire bar and restaurant area, the service was ssssuuppoeeerrrr slow . Someone had to come from the back and help take orders. I've only tried 2 Cheesesteak places in philly so I can't say its the best but I can say it's the best when comparing to Ish Kabibbles.
(3)Rick B.
Update: I just checked my credit card statement, and noticed I was charged twice. Our bill was close to $100, and my friend and I decided to split it. I found out, however, his card was not charged, and mine was charged twice. I can understand that there is a margin for human error, but c'mon, there were MAYBE 4 groups of people in there. I really don't understand how you can mess that up. SPB&G was honestly hanging at a 3 star due to rounding rules, but this really sets them back to a 2. I called already, but they don't open until 11. So, this has yet to be sorted out. Either way, yeesh.
(2)Kevin P.
I live right around the corner from this place and I have no idea how it stays in business. The atmosphere is generic and out of touch, and the bar staff are slow and unfriendly. With Garage right next door and Triangle Lounge re-opening right around the corner, I'm counting the days until this place goes belly-up. I think the place is staying in business on pride alone. With all the foot traffic this area generates, it would be nice to see something more original and unique occupy this place.
(1)Elizabeth D.
Food was good when it finally came out. Service was extremely slow because they only one person working as waitress/bartender / busboy. She, I think her name is Jade, was very nice & did her best but they need to hire more staff. We waited about 30 mins to get our beer because they ran out of glasses and she was too busy to wash them. Again, not her fault because they were short staffed. She was doing the best that she could. Our group of 14 ate at different intervals because the food wasn't brought out at the same time. As a result some in the group were finished eating when others were just starting. Oh and everyone had the $10 special : philly cheese steak, fried and a Miller draft beer. They need a waitress, a bartender, cook & busboy who, when needed, can help in the other areas.
(2)Adam K.
Went here on a Wednesday last month because pf their Mexican themed specials. The margaritas were good and $10 for a pitcher is nice price. I had the chicken quesadilla which was very good. The bartender was very friendly and provided good service. We were there for the 7th game of the world series and the place was dead. There was maybe 10 other people at the bar and this place fancies itself a sports bar. There is a large round bar with a dining area as well so the place can hold a lot of people. One minor annoyance was the fact that they didn't have any corona ponies in stock even though a bucket of ponies was one of the specials. Like I said, the place was dead so it's not like they ran out due to selling a lot. Overall this is a place I would return to as it was a pleasant experience.
(3)Horacio M.
Service was horrible!! My wife and her friend order the full meal and drinks from this place and I went to Geno's. When I went back to join them I was refused entry to sit with them. I even asked if I buy a beer can I seat and eat with them they still said no. I usually don't write posts but for real, you deny paying customers the right to have friends over!!!
(1)Shawn H.
If you want a good authentic philly cheese steak and don't wish to be disappointed by other places across the street, hint they were both on food network, then go here grab a beer and dig in get your sandwich with american cheese and onions.
(5)Zhe P.
I was really hungry on a Sunday night and after I had finished I was craving for Pats and Genos. Little did I know there was this place called South Philly Bar and Grille whom also served cheesesteaks. I saw there 9 dollar cheesesteak special so I decided to stop in at the bar for a quick drink and steak. I was only planning on having one but the bartender (Mariel I think her name was) was so friendly I wounded up staying for a few hours and tried several of there draft beers. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food and service. I'll definitely be back again on a late night for more friendly service, food and drinks.
(5)Steven C.
Food was great, second time we have eaten here. Bartender left a lot to be desired. In attentive, poured our refills into our already used glasses, and took 15 minutes to get our tab. Oh just realized she didn't honor the special of the day. I will probably come back, but turn around if she is behind bar.
(2)Tara G.
I have no idea why anyone would go to Pat's or Geno's with this place right smack in the middle. Hubby and I stopped in here last week walking back from Second Saturday in East Passyunk. We wanted to catch the first period of the Flyers game before heading to the Italian Market for some food shopping. We were greeted promptly at the bar by a very friendly bartender. We inquired about what craft selections they had on tap, of which she was very knowledgeable. The beer selection there is pretty good. We also wanted a snack, so we decided to split the "cheesesteak flight". Basically, it was a selection of 4 small cheesesteaks with different cheeses- gorgonzola, habanero jack, roasted garlic cheese and smoked gouda. We really enjoyed all of them very much. I had never had anything like that before and would definitely go back for it. The service from our bartender was very attentive but not overbearing. She put the game on for us as soon as we asked, and the checkout process was smooth and easy. We will definitely be back and have told friends about it as well.
(4)DanaJoy88 ..
Can get touristy pretty quick considering its proximity to Pat's and Geno's but considering I live close too convenience is all. They have lots of tv's, pleasant staff, decent enough beer selection, and they sell cigars at the front counter. I usually bring suburban dwellers here when they visit because the commercial sports bar layout is comforting to them versus my usual dive bar habitation. Overall this place is simple with nice outdoor seating and always a easy place to watch the game, any game.
(3)Emily L.
Not sure why so many people have given thus place a high rating. From the outside, it looks like a grungy sports bar. From the inside, it is a grungy sports bar. There are a million TVs tuned to different stations, enough to send you into seizures if you look up too often. They have signs everywhere mandating a minimum purchase to use the bathroom. Granted, we did come here just to use the bathroom (see my Pat's review) but we're classy enough that we would order a drink anyway. I resent being forced to follow basic etiquette, and those signs tell me something about the caliber of their patrons. Ditto the scary-looking bouncer. Not exactly an inviting atmosphere. We sat at the bar, where there was a surprisingly decent microbrew selection. Service was so-so: the bartender was more interested in socializing with the group at the other end than in paying attention to us. I'm giving two stars only because no one was outright rude and the beer was cold and complex. We didn't try their food, but we also didn't see a reason to.
(2)Jonathan S.
This is a really nice sports bar, and the owner and staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome. I first discovered this place a few years ago when I was wandering around Philadelphia on my motorcycle. Eventually I got hungry, so I figured I'm in Philly, I should hit up Pat's or Geno's right? I couldn't have been more wrong. It was about 100 degrees out, the lines were ridiculously long, and even if I ended up getting a steak from them of course what little seating either of these places have was completely full and I was in no mood to sit on the curb in the hot sun with all of my motorcycle gear and try and eat without making a mess. So I spotted SPB&G across the street. Nice, large sports bar, lots of TVs, and a rather extensive menu. The food is great, and the cheesesteak is better than what you'd get at the two famous places across the street, sans tourists and lines. It's going on 3 years now and I still make it a point to stop by when I'm in Philadelphia. Last time we were there, the owner was training a couple of new staff members who were also guinea pigs for various shot concoctions. And we in turn, were their guinea pigs. Let's just say it was an interesting visit. The new staff members were great, and I hope they're still there. We'll probably be riding down in a few weeks, so we'll see. When you go, get some wings or a cheesesteak, get a tall glass of one of the many beers on tap, try one of their awesome desserts, and top it all off with a chocolate covered pretzel shot (yes chocolate pretzel shot, trust me and ask for it). Oh yes, this place is awesome. Please stop in here should you find yourself in the Philly area!
(5)John Z.
One of the worst bars in the area. Lacking any sort of identity or charm.
(2)Erica S.
By far the best in Pilly!! Skip Pats & Geno's!! Best service, atmosphere & food. The owner was very friendly, we sat at this place for a few hours and enjoyed every second.
(5)Vuthy O.
Notice: I originally wanted to give a 2 star review. Sports bar. Granted - sports bars are not my kind of place - but even still - not my kind of place. I go here out of laziness because it's the closest bar and every time I do, I think about how I need to get my shit together and stop being so lazy. It's not that this place is BAD. They have beer - always a plus. The food is edible, enjoyable even. I even sort of like how they try to elevate bar food a little bit - lettuce wraps with cashew chicken? They don't quite pull it off, and I appreciate the effort, but everything just ends up overpriced for what it is. If I wanted fancy food, I wouldn't be at a dimly lit, gritty, sports bar. I want cheap, mediocre food I can wash down my gullet with beer as I watch my favorite teams lose. Service - decent. The servers and bartenders are nice and seem to kind of care and on that note - I think that's the reason this place is always so empty. The ownership/management/staff kind of care, but not really. I feel like "Gee. I hope the customers like this food item/ambiance/cocktail that I kind of put effort into, but if not, it's all good..." is the motto here. Which strangely makes me like the place more... Damn, I just raised the rating from 2 stars to 3. Yes, if they would just embrace my suggested motto and serve only cheap, fried starches, and yellow cheese product, I'd give 1, possibly 2 more stars depending how wholeheartedly they embodied the "eh... good enough" mantra. Actually, now I want to open my own bar.
(3)C H.
This place is pretty freaking lame! We ordered the sampler platter for two which consisted of two over fried cheese sticks, two over fried chicken tenders and about six buffalo wings for $14. You know when your grease is too high and the outside cooks well before the inside? This is how our food came out. What we received wasn't worth $14, by far! Ashlei ordered a Yuengling for her and a vodka and cranberry for me (what about my long island, you ask?), we had already been drinking AND we saw how she made a long island for someone else and came to the conclusion that it wouldn't be worth whatever they would charge. My drink was ___________________ This much cranberry and ____ this much vodka. The bartender was okay. Not overly nice, but not rude either. She was just... there! We only came here because we were leaving a gathering at a friend's house that was a few blocks down the road. Next time, we'll catch a cab to center city and hit up one of those bars for an after party. We were just overwhelmed by the entire {lack of} experience.
(1)Christopher D.
I got a buffalo chicken cheesesteak when I came here with waffle fries. It was really good. The waffle fries were cooked perfectly and had really good seasoning on them. The service was kind of slow, which was annoying because the restaurant was empty. Overall, the food was good and the service was slow.
(3)Annamarie T.
Stopped in here for some post cheese steak drinks and was not disappointed. There was great service and tv's everywhere making it a great place to catch a game and chill with friends. One thing I thought was really cool was along with the outdoor seating, there was out door beer pong! This proved to be a lot of fun, a little bit dangerous dodging traffic to get flying ping pong balls, but the one good thing about not being in NYC is cars actually stop for you.
(4)Sam V.
The line for Geno's and Pat's were too long and since we were on a time crunch, we came in here. We were the only patrons in the restaurant! Got the steak and cheese. It was edible, but that's about it.
(2)Josh d.
Just another sports bar. With, of course, Flyers and Phillie's shit all over the walls. Friendly staff, but nothing that hasn't been done before, over and over... Not that I meant that our stop in here was bad... It just wasn't very impressive, and I don't feel like I'll be missing anything if I never end up in this bar again.
(2)Aaron M.
Cold beer, pretty bartender, no interaction though had one round and my group of 10 is moving on. Two of us ate some food. Nothing to complain about but nothin to write about either.
(2)Ieesha J.
We stopped here before a Philly game and the place was pretty decent. I was a little skeptical at first when the hostess didn't want to put us at a table of our choice (it wasn't very busy - and I didn't want to sit at a high cocktail table), she said they were saving that area for the people who wanted to watch the game. Mind you it was 6pm, and the game didn't start until 8 - AND it was completely empty!! So I told her...we are heading to the ACTUAL game so we will not be here long....then she allowed us to sit at the table. The food was yummy. I had a philly cheesesteak, it was gooey, drippy, and just plain good! Overall - cool experience!
(4)Brian H.
I almost did not go in because the music blaring out on the street sounded like speed metal. I went in because the clientele did not match the head banger type. The workers were friendly, drinks reasonably priced. My group and I would have stayed longer but 1980's and 90's Heavy Metal is not the thing. In fact, All of the other customers there were complaining about the music as well. My advice, first impressions are the most important. This bar alienates so many people with the hard rock before they even give it a try. Try Top 40, you cant go wrong there and it wont give people a headache.
(1)S. S.
Forget about Geno's or Pat's and come to this place directly in the middle of the two. The cheesesteaks were just about perfect. The bread was nice and soft and complimented the meat well. Both the chicken and beef on the sandwiches were tender and seasoned well. The price ($9) for a cheesesteak is the same as Geno's or Pat's however it comes with your choice of waffle or fresh cut fries. The lettuce, tomatoes, and friend onions come with it as well. They charge you an additional $1.50 for sautéed mushrooms but its worth it, and you put the additional condiments on yourself. Not a 5-star for me because the service wasn't that great. We went on a Sunday mid-afternoon and there was basically no one in there, we sat outside and the bartender was our waitress. Because she had to come back and forth from serving the the bar and us there were times we were waiting for a drink refill an for our check at the end. Overall, it was a great meal and I definitely choose this cheesesteak over Geno's or Pat's!
(4)Don R.
This bar & grill gets an automatic 5 stars because they were cool enough to put the Nebraska Cornhusker's football game on the big screen for us. Nice! Myself and a bunch of my fellow Nebraskans were in Philly for the holiday, and we were trying to find a Husker bar somewhere in town. Finding no joy, my buddy (who lives in South Philly) decided to check around the corner. Lo and behold, the bar was awesome and volunteered their big screen to host the game. Folks, that right there is great customer service. They didn't know us from Adam, but they knew how important it was to enjoy a game with friends. As far as the restaurant goes, it actually garners high reviews on its own. For a sports bar, they have a bunch of TVs showing games, and they are sure to have the local favorites playing with audio. The food is good, and the beer is cold. I had the Ken's Angus Cheese Steak, and it buried the two cheese steak joints outside. I highly recommend this place!
(5)Rob S.
Checked this place out for the Flyers big comeback win over the Bruins last night. (Which was freaking amazing.) The place would have gotten 3-4 stars as a place to watch sports. As you walk in there are 4 flatscreen HDTVs on both the right and left sides plus a big projector on the back wall. The people are there to WATCH the game, were into it, so it had a good feeling . The sound is on for the game and the call is being played, albeit a bit too quietly... Also, they did give out some free Flyers shirts and beer hats which was pretty fun. Though, I'll agree, that horn is pretty over-the-top, loud and annoying. Also, not the worst tap selection I've seen at a sports bar. Aside from the regular domestics they did have Sam Adams lager, Sam Adams summer, Dogfish Head 90 min. (!) and Allagash White. There was a $3 Friday special which included $3 domestics and some other things. However, that's where the good ceased. Unfortunately I didn't try the much praised guava wings. I felt they were a bit expensive, something like $9 or $10 for 10 wings. Am I the only one that thinks a buck per wing is expensive? I had the tried and true cheeseburger and my girlfriend got a veggie wrap. (Not to many vege options.) My burger was OK. Not too flavorful, nothing special. My girlfriend hated her wrap. It had white rice in it, which is a bit weird. She said it was bland and pretty gross. Definitely not the place to go for vegetarian fare. As everyone else said, the fries were good. Unfortunately too, for a relatively busy game night the service was substandard. There were one or two bartenders working their asses off, and we had to praise them, because as they were mixing drinks as fast as they could 1 or 2 other waiters/servers were drinking their own drinks behind the bar. Because of this, even though our tender was working hard, it slowed all of the service down. It was a bit of a mess. Managers had to step in to get drinks. The table service was non-existent (I think there was 1 server for all the tables) so people were repeatedly getting frustrated and coming directly to the bar to order drinks and food. The manager said they had some call outs, but that could have just been an excuse for having hired some bad bartenders. I would consider going back for a game, just because of the things listed at the top. BUT, otherwise, not nearly the best bar in South Philly.
(2)Liz P.
Good for watching football but that's about it. Food is awful and for the Eagles/Saints wildcard game they didn't have any servers despite a huge crowd. Drinks are overpriced and the bartenders were unfriendly.
(1)Corey A.
Great place to watch a game - tvs mounted high in the wall and a good sound system (the siren that goes off with every score is a bit much but would probably have been more tolerable if the place had been packed). Order two beers at a time though, because the little dark haired bartender appears to be the only one who works in this place. Had a table of ten and didn't see our waitress for the entire second half of the eagles game, so we started ordering directly from the bar. The halftime buffet for the game was a bonus.
(4)Jeremy S.
This was my third time here Great spot to watch games - TV's all over the place, including a large projection screen in the back. Service from Yvonne was excellent - though the place was full for both a Phils playoff game and a Sunday night Eagles game, she swung by the table every five minutes. Previous service at the bar during last year's Flyers playoffs was excellent as well - always a cold, full beer in front of you. The tap selection is great, too - lots of local and seasonal microbrews. No offense to the chef, but the food was standard pub grub - nothing to write home about but good nonetheless.
(4)Beth R.
Mozzarella sticks were very good, almost as good as my favorite moz sticks at Kelliann's. Yes, I eat mozzarella sticks often enough that they have become a point of comparison between bars. Liked the set up, and liked that it wasn't a mob scene like Chickie and Pete's.
(3)Nellie S.
Was just gay bashed by the bouncer, and then treated like trash by the snotty waitresses. Im beyond offended, and upset. I will be calling and complaining to anyone who will listen.
(1)Liz K.
Was called a dyke by the bouncer and then someone walking in started yelling names and making comments while gesturing to be pulling his penis. The bouncer and employees all thought this was hilarious. No room for hate. I work in this city and play in this city. There are a million other sports bars I can go to that have a friendly welcoming attitude without bigots.
(1)Jeannie S.
Pretty solid place. We actually had a livingsocial.com certificate here and there was bit of a hiccup with it- we ordered two beers and when I got the check the server stated since the beers were on sale she couldn't add it. Since I had told her about the certificate before we ordered anything I asked why she did not tell us and her answer was "I didn't know". Obiouvsly I need to talk to the manager since that is not an acceptable answer. The manager was beyond amazing about the situation- very friendly, and professional!! He really made the visit for us. Cheesesteak flights comes with a small bowl of fries- good to know since I ordered extra because it is not mentioned on the menu and the server didn't tell us of course. Flights were good b ut I had no clue what I was eating- SPBG you should have the servers tell us what they are OR put little flags so we know what the heck we are eating. Waffles fries were great- Old Bay couldn't taste it, cheese was not Whiz but maybe a step down. Guava BQQ wings- AMAZING! Definitely get them grilled. Overall, great place with a notch above average considering the wings. With the really awesome specials I more than likely might be back.
(4)Jeff W.
Worst staff around, took a full beer, my money and smokes when I went to bathroom. I wouldn't go back on a dare.
(2)Donald E.
While my friends and I were in Philly for a cheesesteak, we decided to stop by this place in the middle of the afternoon for a drink or two. There weren't many people in the bar, which wasn't surprising since it was early. The bartender was very nice and the bunch of us chatted with her for a while until we decided to leave. For the brief time we were here it was OK, hence only the three stars. If we decide to stop by again sometime and really obtain an experience from the place, I'll update. Until then...
(3)Ali L.
We stopped in here because it was 90 degrees out and needed somewhere to sit and have a cold beer. IT was the only place without a line. We ordered our beers, waited for about 15 minutes for our order to be taken,. then waited about an hour for the food. Not only did it take forever to get the food, but my steak and cheese was cold by the time I got it!
(1)Lisa J.
Yikes. I don't even know where to begin. I came here one night during the playoffs just to try something new at a place that would certainly have the game playing. I don't know if it's because my boyfriend and I weren't decked out in Phillies gear but they gave us the single worst table that was tucked behind some high tops so I could barely watch the game at all. It only got worse from there. There is a fucking airhorn type thing that goes off anytime there is a homerun. Yeah, cool, team spirit, but this is overkill. It goes on 30 seconds too long and is just plain obnoxious. Then the waiter STOOD on my boyfriend's foot while he took our order and was either a complete moron who didn't notice or a complete asshole who was unapologetic about it. The wings looked like neon sludge and tasted like it too. I'll cut them some slack and say the waffle fries were delicious but I think it's impossible to screw up any type of fried potato so yeah, woo, way to go guys. I don't even know what else we ordered so it obviously wasn't good enough for a lasting impression. I know I'm not exactly the target clientele at a place like this, but come on, how can a sports bar be this bad?
(1)Marc K.
Quick stop for a beer on a somewhat quiet Saturday afternoon but good service and seems like a cool sports bar on the corner right near Geno's and Pat's. Clean and reasonably priced. Would stop in again when in the neighborhood.
(4)Nicole B.
Hard to rate this place yet. just stopped in for a couple beers during a phillies game. to our delight Yuenglings are 2.75 during phillies games. after a glimpse of the cheese steak going by and noticing a sign saying 1.00 Yuenglings on Tues we will be headed back for Flyer's game on Tues. Based on the looks of that cheese steak and previous reviews of cheese steak i hope to upgrade this review to a 5. Not a fan of Pat's or Geno's. Will eat but this one looks better.
(3)Ben G.
So apparently someone at SPB&G read my Yelp review and spruced up the kitchen. The wings are now unbreaded, and are available grilled, which I recommend as they are excellent. They also now offer fresh cut fries in addition to the waffle fries and, guess what, they are 100x better than the frozen ones. The nachos now list cheddar cheese as opposed to orange goo, so I will need to try those next. Still a great place to watch the game and now I enjoy the food. I still don't see myself getting a dinner plate here, but since the Phillies are in the playoffs, I will hopefully get many chances to explore some more of the menu.
(4)Kaitlin J.
Geno's and Pat's lines went to next week, so my boyfriend and I cold and hungry saw this bar and thought why not walk in. The waitresses were kind and extremely helpful. We both ordered philly cheese steaks and they were incredible. The mixture of the bread being perfectly soft and not to thick. The steak was cooked excellently and the cheese wiz on top was great. The dish came with home made potato chips which were a mix of crispy and not too crunchy. It was a great place to just have a beer and enjoy a nice meal. The atmosphere overall was awesome.
(4)Rebecca S.
i don't wanna sound like i'm bashing....because i WILL go back here. first, their wings are really good. they call them naked but i don't understand why. they were light on the sauce, but not without. they def needed an extra side of sauce. second, for a bar in south philly to use anything other than a sarcones roll.....ummmm need i say more. my hoagie wasn't the same. thirdly, the eagles halftime buffet they offer is junk! . i really enjoyed watching the bartender flag everyone from pats/genos who tried to use the bathroom and watching as they tapped mac and were forced to make a purchase. big screen tvs everywhere so there isn't really a bad seat in the house.
(2)M L.
ugh.
(2)Josh d.
Just another sports bar. With, of course, Flyers and Phillie's shit all over the walls. Friendly staff, but nothing that hasn't been done before, over and over... Not that I meant that our stop in here was bad... It just wasn't very impressive, and I don't feel like I'll be missing anything if I never end up in this bar again.
(2)Aaron M.
Cold beer, pretty bartender, no interaction though had one round and my group of 10 is moving on. Two of us ate some food. Nothing to complain about but nothin to write about either.
(2)Ieesha J.
We stopped here before a Philly game and the place was pretty decent. I was a little skeptical at first when the hostess didn't want to put us at a table of our choice (it wasn't very busy - and I didn't want to sit at a high cocktail table), she said they were saving that area for the people who wanted to watch the game. Mind you it was 6pm, and the game didn't start until 8 - AND it was completely empty!! So I told her...we are heading to the ACTUAL game so we will not be here long....then she allowed us to sit at the table. The food was yummy. I had a philly cheesesteak, it was gooey, drippy, and just plain good! Overall - cool experience!
(4)Liz P.
Good for watching football but that's about it. Food is awful and for the Eagles/Saints wildcard game they didn't have any servers despite a huge crowd. Drinks are overpriced and the bartenders were unfriendly.
(1)S. S.
Forget about Geno's or Pat's and come to this place directly in the middle of the two. The cheesesteaks were just about perfect. The bread was nice and soft and complimented the meat well. Both the chicken and beef on the sandwiches were tender and seasoned well. The price ($9) for a cheesesteak is the same as Geno's or Pat's however it comes with your choice of waffle or fresh cut fries. The lettuce, tomatoes, and friend onions come with it as well. They charge you an additional $1.50 for sautéed mushrooms but its worth it, and you put the additional condiments on yourself. Not a 5-star for me because the service wasn't that great. We went on a Sunday mid-afternoon and there was basically no one in there, we sat outside and the bartender was our waitress. Because she had to come back and forth from serving the the bar and us there were times we were waiting for a drink refill an for our check at the end. Overall, it was a great meal and I definitely choose this cheesesteak over Geno's or Pat's!
(4)Bill W.
This place is nicely located across from Pat's King of Steaks. It has a nice, relaxed atmosphere. They have a good selection of tap beers. And they play a ton of 90's dance/pop, which is kind of funny. I went there on a Saturday afternoon with a few friends and it was very chill with only a few other people there. All-in-all, a fine place to duck in for a drink or two.
(3)Summer Rain U.
Great beer and fries but service not very punctual and the food I was given has rotten tomatoes in it and the shrimp was mushy and over boiled. All the tables were dirty too. Philly cheese steak not too bad thu. When asked if we could have a refund for the shrimp and told about the rotten tomatoes the waitress just sneered and said she did it herself so it had to be fresh. Then walked away... She did give us a refund thu Genos and pats next door have much better reputations
(1)Edison C.
Update (8/22/15): Happened again last night, same asshole,same result. Apparently assaulting customers and passers-by isn't enough to get someone flagged from this dump.
(1)Tiffany D.
This place wasn't bad. It was a lot better than Ish Kabibbles (spell check). It had flavor and was very filling. The waffle fries were good and seasoned well. However because they only had one worker working the entire bar and restaurant area, the service was ssssuuppoeeerrrr slow . Someone had to come from the back and help take orders. I've only tried 2 Cheesesteak places in philly so I can't say its the best but I can say it's the best when comparing to Ish Kabibbles.
(3)Rick B.
Update: I just checked my credit card statement, and noticed I was charged twice. Our bill was close to $100, and my friend and I decided to split it. I found out, however, his card was not charged, and mine was charged twice. I can understand that there is a margin for human error, but c'mon, there were MAYBE 4 groups of people in there. I really don't understand how you can mess that up. SPB&G was honestly hanging at a 3 star due to rounding rules, but this really sets them back to a 2. I called already, but they don't open until 11. So, this has yet to be sorted out. Either way, yeesh.
(2)Kevin P.
I live right around the corner from this place and I have no idea how it stays in business. The atmosphere is generic and out of touch, and the bar staff are slow and unfriendly. With Garage right next door and Triangle Lounge re-opening right around the corner, I'm counting the days until this place goes belly-up. I think the place is staying in business on pride alone. With all the foot traffic this area generates, it would be nice to see something more original and unique occupy this place.
(1)Elizabeth D.
Food was good when it finally came out. Service was extremely slow because they only one person working as waitress/bartender / busboy. She, I think her name is Jade, was very nice & did her best but they need to hire more staff. We waited about 30 mins to get our beer because they ran out of glasses and she was too busy to wash them. Again, not her fault because they were short staffed. She was doing the best that she could. Our group of 14 ate at different intervals because the food wasn't brought out at the same time. As a result some in the group were finished eating when others were just starting. Oh and everyone had the $10 special : philly cheese steak, fried and a Miller draft beer. They need a waitress, a bartender, cook & busboy who, when needed, can help in the other areas.
(2)Adam K.
Went here on a Wednesday last month because pf their Mexican themed specials. The margaritas were good and $10 for a pitcher is nice price. I had the chicken quesadilla which was very good. The bartender was very friendly and provided good service. We were there for the 7th game of the world series and the place was dead. There was maybe 10 other people at the bar and this place fancies itself a sports bar. There is a large round bar with a dining area as well so the place can hold a lot of people. One minor annoyance was the fact that they didn't have any corona ponies in stock even though a bucket of ponies was one of the specials. Like I said, the place was dead so it's not like they ran out due to selling a lot. Overall this is a place I would return to as it was a pleasant experience.
(3)Horacio M.
Service was horrible!! My wife and her friend order the full meal and drinks from this place and I went to Geno's. When I went back to join them I was refused entry to sit with them. I even asked if I buy a beer can I seat and eat with them they still said no. I usually don't write posts but for real, you deny paying customers the right to have friends over!!!
(1)Shawn H.
If you want a good authentic philly cheese steak and don't wish to be disappointed by other places across the street, hint they were both on food network, then go here grab a beer and dig in get your sandwich with american cheese and onions.
(5)Zhe P.
I was really hungry on a Sunday night and after I had finished I was craving for Pats and Genos. Little did I know there was this place called South Philly Bar and Grille whom also served cheesesteaks. I saw there 9 dollar cheesesteak special so I decided to stop in at the bar for a quick drink and steak. I was only planning on having one but the bartender (Mariel I think her name was) was so friendly I wounded up staying for a few hours and tried several of there draft beers. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food and service. I'll definitely be back again on a late night for more friendly service, food and drinks.
(5)Steven C.
Food was great, second time we have eaten here. Bartender left a lot to be desired. In attentive, poured our refills into our already used glasses, and took 15 minutes to get our tab. Oh just realized she didn't honor the special of the day. I will probably come back, but turn around if she is behind bar.
(2)Tara G.
I have no idea why anyone would go to Pat's or Geno's with this place right smack in the middle. Hubby and I stopped in here last week walking back from Second Saturday in East Passyunk. We wanted to catch the first period of the Flyers game before heading to the Italian Market for some food shopping. We were greeted promptly at the bar by a very friendly bartender. We inquired about what craft selections they had on tap, of which she was very knowledgeable. The beer selection there is pretty good. We also wanted a snack, so we decided to split the "cheesesteak flight". Basically, it was a selection of 4 small cheesesteaks with different cheeses- gorgonzola, habanero jack, roasted garlic cheese and smoked gouda. We really enjoyed all of them very much. I had never had anything like that before and would definitely go back for it. The service from our bartender was very attentive but not overbearing. She put the game on for us as soon as we asked, and the checkout process was smooth and easy. We will definitely be back and have told friends about it as well.
(4)DanaJoy88 ..
Can get touristy pretty quick considering its proximity to Pat's and Geno's but considering I live close too convenience is all. They have lots of tv's, pleasant staff, decent enough beer selection, and they sell cigars at the front counter. I usually bring suburban dwellers here when they visit because the commercial sports bar layout is comforting to them versus my usual dive bar habitation. Overall this place is simple with nice outdoor seating and always a easy place to watch the game, any game.
(3)Don R.
This bar & grill gets an automatic 5 stars because they were cool enough to put the Nebraska Cornhusker's football game on the big screen for us. Nice! Myself and a bunch of my fellow Nebraskans were in Philly for the holiday, and we were trying to find a Husker bar somewhere in town. Finding no joy, my buddy (who lives in South Philly) decided to check around the corner. Lo and behold, the bar was awesome and volunteered their big screen to host the game. Folks, that right there is great customer service. They didn't know us from Adam, but they knew how important it was to enjoy a game with friends. As far as the restaurant goes, it actually garners high reviews on its own. For a sports bar, they have a bunch of TVs showing games, and they are sure to have the local favorites playing with audio. The food is good, and the beer is cold. I had the Ken's Angus Cheese Steak, and it buried the two cheese steak joints outside. I highly recommend this place!
(5)Corey A.
Great place to watch a game - tvs mounted high in the wall and a good sound system (the siren that goes off with every score is a bit much but would probably have been more tolerable if the place had been packed). Order two beers at a time though, because the little dark haired bartender appears to be the only one who works in this place. Had a table of ten and didn't see our waitress for the entire second half of the eagles game, so we started ordering directly from the bar. The halftime buffet for the game was a bonus.
(4)Jeremy S.
This was my third time here Great spot to watch games - TV's all over the place, including a large projection screen in the back. Service from Yvonne was excellent - though the place was full for both a Phils playoff game and a Sunday night Eagles game, she swung by the table every five minutes. Previous service at the bar during last year's Flyers playoffs was excellent as well - always a cold, full beer in front of you. The tap selection is great, too - lots of local and seasonal microbrews. No offense to the chef, but the food was standard pub grub - nothing to write home about but good nonetheless.
(4)Beth R.
Mozzarella sticks were very good, almost as good as my favorite moz sticks at Kelliann's. Yes, I eat mozzarella sticks often enough that they have become a point of comparison between bars. Liked the set up, and liked that it wasn't a mob scene like Chickie and Pete's.
(3)Nellie S.
Was just gay bashed by the bouncer, and then treated like trash by the snotty waitresses. Im beyond offended, and upset. I will be calling and complaining to anyone who will listen.
(1)Liz K.
Was called a dyke by the bouncer and then someone walking in started yelling names and making comments while gesturing to be pulling his penis. The bouncer and employees all thought this was hilarious. No room for hate. I work in this city and play in this city. There are a million other sports bars I can go to that have a friendly welcoming attitude without bigots.
(1)Jeannie S.
Pretty solid place. We actually had a livingsocial.com certificate here and there was bit of a hiccup with it- we ordered two beers and when I got the check the server stated since the beers were on sale she couldn't add it. Since I had told her about the certificate before we ordered anything I asked why she did not tell us and her answer was "I didn't know". Obiouvsly I need to talk to the manager since that is not an acceptable answer. The manager was beyond amazing about the situation- very friendly, and professional!! He really made the visit for us. Cheesesteak flights comes with a small bowl of fries- good to know since I ordered extra because it is not mentioned on the menu and the server didn't tell us of course. Flights were good b ut I had no clue what I was eating- SPBG you should have the servers tell us what they are OR put little flags so we know what the heck we are eating. Waffles fries were great- Old Bay couldn't taste it, cheese was not Whiz but maybe a step down. Guava BQQ wings- AMAZING! Definitely get them grilled. Overall, great place with a notch above average considering the wings. With the really awesome specials I more than likely might be back.
(4)Jeff W.
Worst staff around, took a full beer, my money and smokes when I went to bathroom. I wouldn't go back on a dare.
(2)Lisa J.
Yikes. I don't even know where to begin. I came here one night during the playoffs just to try something new at a place that would certainly have the game playing. I don't know if it's because my boyfriend and I weren't decked out in Phillies gear but they gave us the single worst table that was tucked behind some high tops so I could barely watch the game at all. It only got worse from there. There is a fucking airhorn type thing that goes off anytime there is a homerun. Yeah, cool, team spirit, but this is overkill. It goes on 30 seconds too long and is just plain obnoxious. Then the waiter STOOD on my boyfriend's foot while he took our order and was either a complete moron who didn't notice or a complete asshole who was unapologetic about it. The wings looked like neon sludge and tasted like it too. I'll cut them some slack and say the waffle fries were delicious but I think it's impossible to screw up any type of fried potato so yeah, woo, way to go guys. I don't even know what else we ordered so it obviously wasn't good enough for a lasting impression. I know I'm not exactly the target clientele at a place like this, but come on, how can a sports bar be this bad?
(1)Marc K.
Quick stop for a beer on a somewhat quiet Saturday afternoon but good service and seems like a cool sports bar on the corner right near Geno's and Pat's. Clean and reasonably priced. Would stop in again when in the neighborhood.
(4)Nicole B.
Hard to rate this place yet. just stopped in for a couple beers during a phillies game. to our delight Yuenglings are 2.75 during phillies games. after a glimpse of the cheese steak going by and noticing a sign saying 1.00 Yuenglings on Tues we will be headed back for Flyer's game on Tues. Based on the looks of that cheese steak and previous reviews of cheese steak i hope to upgrade this review to a 5. Not a fan of Pat's or Geno's. Will eat but this one looks better.
(3)Ben G.
So apparently someone at SPB&G read my Yelp review and spruced up the kitchen. The wings are now unbreaded, and are available grilled, which I recommend as they are excellent. They also now offer fresh cut fries in addition to the waffle fries and, guess what, they are 100x better than the frozen ones. The nachos now list cheddar cheese as opposed to orange goo, so I will need to try those next. Still a great place to watch the game and now I enjoy the food. I still don't see myself getting a dinner plate here, but since the Phillies are in the playoffs, I will hopefully get many chances to explore some more of the menu.
(4)Keziah C.
Good drinks, good food, great music & DJ.
(3)Joseph M.
It was a Saturday night there, and I was watching college football. All of a sudden it got really dark. Then DJ midlife crisis came on with his fog machine, strobe light, and late 70s music videos, to try and turn this sports bar into a club. With no one dancing, and music that was only popular in the year 1978. Then came his buddy 40y/o MC, who is to old for the hip-hop scene to try and make things happen, and his lyrics were worst than Soul Ja boy. I do not know how other nights are, but if it is a Saturday I would avoid this place like the plague.
(1)Donald E.
While my friends and I were in Philly for a cheesesteak, we decided to stop by this place in the middle of the afternoon for a drink or two. There weren't many people in the bar, which wasn't surprising since it was early. The bartender was very nice and the bunch of us chatted with her for a while until we decided to leave. For the brief time we were here it was OK, hence only the three stars. If we decide to stop by again sometime and really obtain an experience from the place, I'll update. Until then...
(3)Ali L.
We stopped in here because it was 90 degrees out and needed somewhere to sit and have a cold beer. IT was the only place without a line. We ordered our beers, waited for about 15 minutes for our order to be taken,. then waited about an hour for the food. Not only did it take forever to get the food, but my steak and cheese was cold by the time I got it!
(1)Steph M.
Huh. I can't believe I haven't reviewed SPB&G, given the amount of time I've spent here. That's not to say I'm a sports bar kind of girl; it's just conveniently located in my 'hood and is really the best place in the area to catch all the college football games I don't get at home (cable and I aren't friends anymore). Also, the drinks are reasonably priced and the grilled wings make me feel better about gorging during games. (They're not fried! That means they're practically health food!) The bartenders are awesome about putting on whatever I want to watch, too. Yay, SPB&G!
(4)Tina N.
It's weird that I'm giving a sports bar 4 stars since I'm seemingly pretty stingy with my ratings. I really mean 3.5 though (You would think the Yelp guys would have taken a hint and given us half star options by now). SPBG is a typical sports bar, but a little more so. The food is better than a typical sports bar, the place isn't too big, but there is an abundance of tv's, and the crowd is neither hipster nor uncomfortably too full of regulars. I've been here twice during the World Series, and each time there was just the right amount of people there to make it an exciting game, but not an insanely overcrowded experience. Now I know that's not really controlled by the establishment, but it added to my good experience. The grilled bbq guava wings, recommended by our waitress, are awesome. The service was very attentive and I like the siren that goes off for every good play in our favor. It's a nice alternative Chickie and Pete's, especially since they charge for admission during big games. Plus, this place will seat you while you're waiting on the rest of your party. I will be back to watch the Eagles.
(4)Don R.
Again, I have to give a shout out to the South Philly Bar and Grill..Had a great time watching that Dallas/Philly game last night...Definitely the new spot to plant yourself with friends on a Sunday afternoon for games as well..The place is a sports bar and makes the effort with great giveaways, drink specials, food specials. ESPN Radio was their last night with giveaways etc.. The food is amazing, almost always has a free buffett set up during halftimes with sausage and pepper sandwiches, GREAT honey dipped wings, and chicken cheese poppers..and the pizza is not bad either...Again the regular menu is not to be missed.. 11 TV's with a real E-A G-L-E-S - EAGLES!!! atmosphere (even the pre recorded "Fly eagles Fly fight song..." ( this steelers fan is rolling his eyes everytime) Even outdoor seating with a TV facing out a window for all those dining and hanging outside..The place is a lotta fun. Also great for if you want to watch tourists try to order their first steaks at Geno's and Pats from a distance...you're right there..
(5)Marty W.
Great atmosphere friendly staff food is excellent I suggest the Italian Sausage sandwich it is great. A good variety of beers on tap at good prices they also have nightly specials
(5)Robert S.
Thursday night about 9 pm, my wife and I took a stroll together to get some air and walk our dog, prince solomon. we live near 6th wharton and normally walk to jef sq park or gold star. this time we walked west to 9th and wharton and decided to stop and have a few wings. well we stayed 2 hours and brought home a doggie bag, the service and food was excellent. Price was in our budget and it make us think back to the days when we loved to order take out from the Champions bar and grill at the Marriott 12th market. closed these days, we recommend the wings and fries!
(4)Jenna S.
This is a whole lot of douchebags packed into one place. Probably one of the worst bars I've ever been to, especially in South Philly.
(2)Jared S.
This place used to be decent. Good place to watch games. They have a bunch of sports related stuff on the walls. They have a siren that goes off during home team goals. The service is decent. All that. The past two times I've went there it has been idiotic to say the least. The food has been sub par. The service unimpressive. The ambiance even more douchey than usual. And here's the kicker. They have this idiotic DJ that plays club music in there. Like its some stupid nightclub. This place is a sports bar, or should be. Don't know why they are intent on changing it, but they are. And IMO it's for the worse. One time I was in and the Phillies were on the TV. It was a good game. Besides the food I was enjoying myself. The game happened to go into extra innings. During the 10th the tables had all been cleared in the middle and this moron DJ starts playing club tunes. While the game was still on. It was ridiculous. I was in shock. No one was even dancing. I was trying to watch the game. I was heated. The final straw was the last game of the disappointing Phillies playoff run in '11. We were sat at an awful table right against the wall by the bathroom. It was naturally kinda crowded and I was getting bumped into all night. Not a problem really. That stuff happens. The game was abysmal. Phils couldn't even score one run. They had like no drink specials for the game. Food was once again sub par. Borderline bad. And now here is the kicker. After the final out. When Ryan Howard feel on his ass after grounding out or whatever happened this d-bag DJ comes on within about 6 seconds and starts playing dance music club songs like "celebration" or something dumb like that. I was personally very offended at their complete lack of taste in playing dance music after we couldn't even score one run to tie in that horrific game. I mean that's not what Philly sports are about. Give a moment of silence for basically the best regular season run for the Phils and an incredibly disappointing post-season. I don't know what else to say but poor poor poor form on their part. My friend took the song choice even worse. When I showed up at his apartment afterward he had already thrown stuff everywhere and was shirtless with a bottle of Wild Turkey. He miiiighta been the same way without the music selection, but that nonsense certainly didn't help.
(1)Morgan F.
First I'd like to say that the food was AWESOME. A friend of mine and i went in today around 3 and the place was empty, the food came out very quickly and was very satisfying. We both got Carolina pulled pork sandwiches. The place looks like it would be a lot of fun on the weekends and has a nice outdoor patio area for alfresco dining and I guess the smoking crowd. The only down part of this place was the service, there were two girls there who seemed less than enthusiastic to see us. I guess that happens. Either way, I totally look forward to going back and trying their Carolina glazed rib appetizer with cornbread.
(4)Robert P.
04/17/2011 - cross street from Pat's and Gino's Philly Steaks. came for the cheese steaks then drank and watched the game on tv.
(4)Philly D.
I've been going to 9th St. for years to get cheesesteaks. The big argument down there is Pat's or Geno's. Personall, I've always preferred Geno's over Pat's, but I've been known to switch it up every so often. A friend of mine recently told me that South Philly Bar & Grill has a cheesesteak flight that I should try, so next time I was down in the area I stopped in. Once I got past their rather interesting beer selection (settling for old faithful- an ice cold yeungling), i ordered this flight of cheesesteaks. I didn't really expect what was put before me. This thing comes with four, yes four different six inch cheesesteaks that have literally changed the way I look at "Cheesesteak Row." And the whole thing was 12 bucks. that's 24" of cheesesteak, with such amenities as Gorgonzola, Gouda, roasted garlic (did you hear me? I said roasted garlic- and gouda- on a frickin cheesesteak. I love it, and I love this place. I can't wait to get down there again to have another one. That entire block is really becoming a food destination worthy of such a great city. Thanks for the cheesesteaks, guys, and I can't wait to watch some Phillies playoffs while eating those cheesesteaks.
(5)Megan K.
i am torn. would i normally hang out at this spot? no. this is not my scene. but mark riggs bartends on saturday nights and he's a bag of fun. i went twice. ran into lots of friends also there to see riggs. there was bad karoke(sp) sorry. chubby chicks in tight clothes. drunken hook ups. bad south philly accents. great people watching. i would imagine this is a great place to watch a game, or pick up a one night stand. thank you riggs for opening me up to another world. ill see you soon. hold my stool.
(4)Bethany S.
Not impressed, at all! So, the man and I decided to go to the South Philly Bar and Grill because of their "Brunch with Sinatra". We knew it would be a bit kitsch, but we didn't care, we wanted to enjoy brunch and the sweet sounds of Francis Albert. While the service was good, albeit a bit awkward, the food left much to be desired. The eggs in the Eggs Benedict were hardboiled, not poached; the cheese burger was greasy; the portions teeny tiny and so overpriced; and to top it all off... no free refills on ice tea! Can you believe the nerve of this place?! The unmitigated gall of this place?!?!?! Suffice it to say, we will not be back!
(2)Jonathan S.
This is a really nice sports bar, and the owner and staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome. I first discovered this place a few years ago when I was wandering around Philadelphia on my motorcycle. Eventually I got hungry, so I figured I'm in Philly, I should hit up Pat's or Geno's right? I couldn't have been more wrong. It was about 100 degrees out, the lines were ridiculously long, and even if I ended up getting a steak from them of course what little seating either of these places have was completely full and I was in no mood to sit on the curb in the hot sun with all of my motorcycle gear and try and eat without making a mess. So I spotted SPB&G across the street. Nice, large sports bar, lots of TVs, and a rather extensive menu. The food is great, and the cheesesteak is better than what you'd get at the two famous places across the street, sans tourists and lines. It's going on 3 years now and I still make it a point to stop by when I'm in Philadelphia. Last time we were there, the owner was training a couple of new staff members who were also guinea pigs for various shot concoctions. And we in turn, were their guinea pigs. Let's just say it was an interesting visit. The new staff members were great, and I hope they're still there. We'll probably be riding down in a few weeks, so we'll see. When you go, get some wings or a cheesesteak, get a tall glass of one of the many beers on tap, try one of their awesome desserts, and top it all off with a chocolate covered pretzel shot (yes chocolate pretzel shot, trust me and ask for it). Oh yes, this place is awesome. Please stop in here should you find yourself in the Philly area!
(5)John Z.
One of the worst bars in the area. Lacking any sort of identity or charm.
(2)Annamarie T.
Stopped in here for some post cheese steak drinks and was not disappointed. There was great service and tv's everywhere making it a great place to catch a game and chill with friends. One thing I thought was really cool was along with the outdoor seating, there was out door beer pong! This proved to be a lot of fun, a little bit dangerous dodging traffic to get flying ping pong balls, but the one good thing about not being in NYC is cars actually stop for you.
(4)Erica S.
By far the best in Pilly!! Skip Pats & Geno's!! Best service, atmosphere & food. The owner was very friendly, we sat at this place for a few hours and enjoyed every second.
(5)Emily L.
Not sure why so many people have given thus place a high rating. From the outside, it looks like a grungy sports bar. From the inside, it is a grungy sports bar. There are a million TVs tuned to different stations, enough to send you into seizures if you look up too often. They have signs everywhere mandating a minimum purchase to use the bathroom. Granted, we did come here just to use the bathroom (see my Pat's review) but we're classy enough that we would order a drink anyway. I resent being forced to follow basic etiquette, and those signs tell me something about the caliber of their patrons. Ditto the scary-looking bouncer. Not exactly an inviting atmosphere. We sat at the bar, where there was a surprisingly decent microbrew selection. Service was so-so: the bartender was more interested in socializing with the group at the other end than in paying attention to us. I'm giving two stars only because no one was outright rude and the beer was cold and complex. We didn't try their food, but we also didn't see a reason to.
(2)Michael F.
Like Vinny P, if it wasn't for the Yelp! Bar Crawl, I would have never realized this place existed. On that note, while I had a great time, my world would not be shattered had I not discovered South Philly Bar & Grill. I recommend stopping by during a game, as they have a ton of TVs. The staff was also flexible with our group, friendly, and engaging. We grabbed a pizza and quesadilla and I was satisfied. The drafts available were solid as well. Oh, and if the weather is nice outdoor seating is available.
(3)Steven B.
Yup, it's a sports bar all right. It looks exactly like a thousand other sports bars in a thousand other cities. You got your bazillion TVs surrounded by every kind of Philly sports memorabilia that you can think of. Lot's of beers both draft and bottle. The beer choices should satisfy just about everybody. The location of this place is amazing. If you don't want wait in line with the tourists at the cheese steak emporiums you just come here. If course lots of tourists do that to. If you're a local like me it's easy to get sucked into answering a million Philly questions. I had a cold draft beer served by a friendly bartender and moved on.
(3)Jonny R.
Passable. All NFL games on. $3 Yuengling "special." Food looked uninspired, but didn't try it. Only went here because the game we wanted to watch wasn't on at Garage.
(2)Vuthy O.
Notice: I originally wanted to give a 2 star review. Sports bar. Granted - sports bars are not my kind of place - but even still - not my kind of place. I go here out of laziness because it's the closest bar and every time I do, I think about how I need to get my shit together and stop being so lazy. It's not that this place is BAD. They have beer - always a plus. The food is edible, enjoyable even. I even sort of like how they try to elevate bar food a little bit - lettuce wraps with cashew chicken? They don't quite pull it off, and I appreciate the effort, but everything just ends up overpriced for what it is. If I wanted fancy food, I wouldn't be at a dimly lit, gritty, sports bar. I want cheap, mediocre food I can wash down my gullet with beer as I watch my favorite teams lose. Service - decent. The servers and bartenders are nice and seem to kind of care and on that note - I think that's the reason this place is always so empty. The ownership/management/staff kind of care, but not really. I feel like "Gee. I hope the customers like this food item/ambiance/cocktail that I kind of put effort into, but if not, it's all good..." is the motto here. Which strangely makes me like the place more... Damn, I just raised the rating from 2 stars to 3. Yes, if they would just embrace my suggested motto and serve only cheap, fried starches, and yellow cheese product, I'd give 1, possibly 2 more stars depending how wholeheartedly they embodied the "eh... good enough" mantra. Actually, now I want to open my own bar.
(3)C H.
This place is pretty freaking lame! We ordered the sampler platter for two which consisted of two over fried cheese sticks, two over fried chicken tenders and about six buffalo wings for $14. You know when your grease is too high and the outside cooks well before the inside? This is how our food came out. What we received wasn't worth $14, by far! Ashlei ordered a Yuengling for her and a vodka and cranberry for me (what about my long island, you ask?), we had already been drinking AND we saw how she made a long island for someone else and came to the conclusion that it wouldn't be worth whatever they would charge. My drink was ___________________ This much cranberry and ____ this much vodka. The bartender was okay. Not overly nice, but not rude either. She was just... there! We only came here because we were leaving a gathering at a friend's house that was a few blocks down the road. Next time, we'll catch a cab to center city and hit up one of those bars for an after party. We were just overwhelmed by the entire {lack of} experience.
(1)Christopher D.
I got a buffalo chicken cheesesteak when I came here with waffle fries. It was really good. The waffle fries were cooked perfectly and had really good seasoning on them. The service was kind of slow, which was annoying because the restaurant was empty. Overall, the food was good and the service was slow.
(3)Lili B.
One more place where i go for Free poker tournament on Thursday nights! The wings are just AMAZING! I tried the bbq wings and the plains wings and both were just so good. I also tried one of their dessert for a poker friend's birthday and the chocolate lava cake with ice cream was just delicious! They have good drinks special and the place seems like a good place to watch games as they have plenty of tvs.
(4)Maglia F.
Dirty & gross. The ceiling was leaking onto floor. Every beer I asked for on tap they either didn't have or tap wasn't working so ordered bottle beer (didn't have great selection either)... either the owner doesn't care or management is terrible. Would not recommend based on cleanliness.
(1)Toni W.
Adore this place! I come here for the Cheesesteak,fries and some Jack. It is without a doubt my favorite. I make a trip out of the way to come here when I am in town.
(4)Dan F.
"Burger Medium Rare. Service Well Done." File South Philly Bar and Grill under: good burgers. Actually, luscious burgers. Mine came *perfectly* medium rare as requested, handsome in mozzarella and absolutely excellent bacon: real, not smoked flavor; thick-cut; well cooked, yet miraculously not burnt. (See photo.) The accompanying long-hot was a scorcher: at your own risk. (See photo.) Caramelized onions under the patty were a miracle in burger architecture: they didn't sog out the bun and the patty remained well in place. (I'm looking at you, Adsum.) Waffle fries were fine: far superior to coated or Brand X matchstick, but kinda lightweight and throwaway. Only negative was the bun itself, which was a tad stale. But the burger itself was so standout, f!ck the damn bun. Coke tasted excellent and clean, unsullied by the other mixers that pass through the lines. (I'm looking at you, Royal.) They didn't even balk at my princess request to add lemon. Yay! Server was A+. Tip: go on an off night, when there's no game on. It'll be you, your scrumptious burger, and a bit of earnest Top 40 to carry you through.
(3)Sam V.
The line for Geno's and Pat's were too long and since we were on a time crunch, we came in here. We were the only patrons in the restaurant! Got the steak and cheese. It was edible, but that's about it.
(2)Brian H.
I almost did not go in because the music blaring out on the street sounded like speed metal. I went in because the clientele did not match the head banger type. The workers were friendly, drinks reasonably priced. My group and I would have stayed longer but 1980's and 90's Heavy Metal is not the thing. In fact, All of the other customers there were complaining about the music as well. My advice, first impressions are the most important. This bar alienates so many people with the hard rock before they even give it a try. Try Top 40, you cant go wrong there and it wont give people a headache.
(1)Rob S.
Checked this place out for the Flyers big comeback win over the Bruins last night. (Which was freaking amazing.) The place would have gotten 3-4 stars as a place to watch sports. As you walk in there are 4 flatscreen HDTVs on both the right and left sides plus a big projector on the back wall. The people are there to WATCH the game, were into it, so it had a good feeling . The sound is on for the game and the call is being played, albeit a bit too quietly... Also, they did give out some free Flyers shirts and beer hats which was pretty fun. Though, I'll agree, that horn is pretty over-the-top, loud and annoying. Also, not the worst tap selection I've seen at a sports bar. Aside from the regular domestics they did have Sam Adams lager, Sam Adams summer, Dogfish Head 90 min. (!) and Allagash White. There was a $3 Friday special which included $3 domestics and some other things. However, that's where the good ceased. Unfortunately I didn't try the much praised guava wings. I felt they were a bit expensive, something like $9 or $10 for 10 wings. Am I the only one that thinks a buck per wing is expensive? I had the tried and true cheeseburger and my girlfriend got a veggie wrap. (Not to many vege options.) My burger was OK. Not too flavorful, nothing special. My girlfriend hated her wrap. It had white rice in it, which is a bit weird. She said it was bland and pretty gross. Definitely not the place to go for vegetarian fare. As everyone else said, the fries were good. Unfortunately too, for a relatively busy game night the service was substandard. There were one or two bartenders working their asses off, and we had to praise them, because as they were mixing drinks as fast as they could 1 or 2 other waiters/servers were drinking their own drinks behind the bar. Because of this, even though our tender was working hard, it slowed all of the service down. It was a bit of a mess. Managers had to step in to get drinks. The table service was non-existent (I think there was 1 server for all the tables) so people were repeatedly getting frustrated and coming directly to the bar to order drinks and food. The manager said they had some call outs, but that could have just been an excuse for having hired some bad bartenders. I would consider going back for a game, just because of the things listed at the top. BUT, otherwise, not nearly the best bar in South Philly.
(2)Jared S.
This place used to be decent. Good place to watch games. They have a bunch of sports related stuff on the walls. They have a siren that goes off during home team goals. The service is decent. All that. The past two times I've went there it has been idiotic to say the least. The food has been sub par. The service unimpressive. The ambiance even more douchey than usual. And here's the kicker. They have this idiotic DJ that plays club music in there. Like its some stupid nightclub. This place is a sports bar, or should be. Don't know why they are intent on changing it, but they are. And IMO it's for the worse. One time I was in and the Phillies were on the TV. It was a good game. Besides the food I was enjoying myself. The game happened to go into extra innings. During the 10th the tables had all been cleared in the middle and this moron DJ starts playing club tunes. While the game was still on. It was ridiculous. I was in shock. No one was even dancing. I was trying to watch the game. I was heated. The final straw was the last game of the disappointing Phillies playoff run in '11. We were sat at an awful table right against the wall by the bathroom. It was naturally kinda crowded and I was getting bumped into all night. Not a problem really. That stuff happens. The game was abysmal. Phils couldn't even score one run. They had like no drink specials for the game. Food was once again sub par. Borderline bad. And now here is the kicker. After the final out. When Ryan Howard feel on his ass after grounding out or whatever happened this d-bag DJ comes on within about 6 seconds and starts playing dance music club songs like "celebration" or something dumb like that. I was personally very offended at their complete lack of taste in playing dance music after we couldn't even score one run to tie in that horrific game. I mean that's not what Philly sports are about. Give a moment of silence for basically the best regular season run for the Phils and an incredibly disappointing post-season. I don't know what else to say but poor poor poor form on their part. My friend took the song choice even worse. When I showed up at his apartment afterward he had already thrown stuff everywhere and was shirtless with a bottle of Wild Turkey. He miiiighta been the same way without the music selection, but that nonsense certainly didn't help.
(1)Morgan F.
First I'd like to say that the food was AWESOME. A friend of mine and i went in today around 3 and the place was empty, the food came out very quickly and was very satisfying. We both got Carolina pulled pork sandwiches. The place looks like it would be a lot of fun on the weekends and has a nice outdoor patio area for alfresco dining and I guess the smoking crowd. The only down part of this place was the service, there were two girls there who seemed less than enthusiastic to see us. I guess that happens. Either way, I totally look forward to going back and trying their Carolina glazed rib appetizer with cornbread.
(4)Robert P.
04/17/2011 - cross street from Pat's and Gino's Philly Steaks. came for the cheese steaks then drank and watched the game on tv.
(4)Keziah C.
Good drinks, good food, great music & DJ.
(3)Joseph M.
It was a Saturday night there, and I was watching college football. All of a sudden it got really dark. Then DJ midlife crisis came on with his fog machine, strobe light, and late 70s music videos, to try and turn this sports bar into a club. With no one dancing, and music that was only popular in the year 1978. Then came his buddy 40y/o MC, who is to old for the hip-hop scene to try and make things happen, and his lyrics were worst than Soul Ja boy. I do not know how other nights are, but if it is a Saturday I would avoid this place like the plague.
(1)Tina N.
It's weird that I'm giving a sports bar 4 stars since I'm seemingly pretty stingy with my ratings. I really mean 3.5 though (You would think the Yelp guys would have taken a hint and given us half star options by now). SPBG is a typical sports bar, but a little more so. The food is better than a typical sports bar, the place isn't too big, but there is an abundance of tv's, and the crowd is neither hipster nor uncomfortably too full of regulars. I've been here twice during the World Series, and each time there was just the right amount of people there to make it an exciting game, but not an insanely overcrowded experience. Now I know that's not really controlled by the establishment, but it added to my good experience. The grilled bbq guava wings, recommended by our waitress, are awesome. The service was very attentive and I like the siren that goes off for every good play in our favor. It's a nice alternative Chickie and Pete's, especially since they charge for admission during big games. Plus, this place will seat you while you're waiting on the rest of your party. I will be back to watch the Eagles.
(4)Don R.
Again, I have to give a shout out to the South Philly Bar and Grill..Had a great time watching that Dallas/Philly game last night...Definitely the new spot to plant yourself with friends on a Sunday afternoon for games as well..The place is a sports bar and makes the effort with great giveaways, drink specials, food specials. ESPN Radio was their last night with giveaways etc.. The food is amazing, almost always has a free buffett set up during halftimes with sausage and pepper sandwiches, GREAT honey dipped wings, and chicken cheese poppers..and the pizza is not bad either...Again the regular menu is not to be missed.. 11 TV's with a real E-A G-L-E-S - EAGLES!!! atmosphere (even the pre recorded "Fly eagles Fly fight song..." ( this steelers fan is rolling his eyes everytime) Even outdoor seating with a TV facing out a window for all those dining and hanging outside..The place is a lotta fun. Also great for if you want to watch tourists try to order their first steaks at Geno's and Pats from a distance...you're right there..
(5)Marty W.
Great atmosphere friendly staff food is excellent I suggest the Italian Sausage sandwich it is great. A good variety of beers on tap at good prices they also have nightly specials
(5)Robert S.
Thursday night about 9 pm, my wife and I took a stroll together to get some air and walk our dog, prince solomon. we live near 6th wharton and normally walk to jef sq park or gold star. this time we walked west to 9th and wharton and decided to stop and have a few wings. well we stayed 2 hours and brought home a doggie bag, the service and food was excellent. Price was in our budget and it make us think back to the days when we loved to order take out from the Champions bar and grill at the Marriott 12th market. closed these days, we recommend the wings and fries!
(4)Jenna S.
This is a whole lot of douchebags packed into one place. Probably one of the worst bars I've ever been to, especially in South Philly.
(2)Steph M.
Huh. I can't believe I haven't reviewed SPB&G, given the amount of time I've spent here. That's not to say I'm a sports bar kind of girl; it's just conveniently located in my 'hood and is really the best place in the area to catch all the college football games I don't get at home (cable and I aren't friends anymore). Also, the drinks are reasonably priced and the grilled wings make me feel better about gorging during games. (They're not fried! That means they're practically health food!) The bartenders are awesome about putting on whatever I want to watch, too. Yay, SPB&G!
(4)Philly D.
I've been going to 9th St. for years to get cheesesteaks. The big argument down there is Pat's or Geno's. Personall, I've always preferred Geno's over Pat's, but I've been known to switch it up every so often. A friend of mine recently told me that South Philly Bar & Grill has a cheesesteak flight that I should try, so next time I was down in the area I stopped in. Once I got past their rather interesting beer selection (settling for old faithful- an ice cold yeungling), i ordered this flight of cheesesteaks. I didn't really expect what was put before me. This thing comes with four, yes four different six inch cheesesteaks that have literally changed the way I look at "Cheesesteak Row." And the whole thing was 12 bucks. that's 24" of cheesesteak, with such amenities as Gorgonzola, Gouda, roasted garlic (did you hear me? I said roasted garlic- and gouda- on a frickin cheesesteak. I love it, and I love this place. I can't wait to get down there again to have another one. That entire block is really becoming a food destination worthy of such a great city. Thanks for the cheesesteaks, guys, and I can't wait to watch some Phillies playoffs while eating those cheesesteaks.
(5)Megan K.
i am torn. would i normally hang out at this spot? no. this is not my scene. but mark riggs bartends on saturday nights and he's a bag of fun. i went twice. ran into lots of friends also there to see riggs. there was bad karoke(sp) sorry. chubby chicks in tight clothes. drunken hook ups. bad south philly accents. great people watching. i would imagine this is a great place to watch a game, or pick up a one night stand. thank you riggs for opening me up to another world. ill see you soon. hold my stool.
(4)Bethany S.
Not impressed, at all! So, the man and I decided to go to the South Philly Bar and Grill because of their "Brunch with Sinatra". We knew it would be a bit kitsch, but we didn't care, we wanted to enjoy brunch and the sweet sounds of Francis Albert. While the service was good, albeit a bit awkward, the food left much to be desired. The eggs in the Eggs Benedict were hardboiled, not poached; the cheese burger was greasy; the portions teeny tiny and so overpriced; and to top it all off... no free refills on ice tea! Can you believe the nerve of this place?! The unmitigated gall of this place?!?!?! Suffice it to say, we will not be back!
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