Philadelphia's Best Beer Selection

Beer geeks, foodies and everyday folks make this cozy Belgian-themed brasserie a perennial favorite.

Reviews:

• “Great Beer – Knowledgable Servers”
• “Good food, loooong wait.”
• “Horrible Service”
• “Great beer list”
• “don’t waste your time”

Tips: They won’t take reservations, but they do what they can to squeeze you in somewhere.

Monk’s Cafe
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Neighborhood taproom serves up no-frills drinking and surprisingly inventive dining.

Reviews:

• “Quiet corner place with great food”
• “Reliable Neighborhood Hot Spot”
• “Amazing”
• “good food not so good service”
• “Why wait at Dmitri’s? Go eat at New Wave. Save yourself the grief.”

Tips: Feel free to linger at the bar if you’re waiting for a table across the street: Dmitri’s host will come and find you when your seats are ready.

New Wave Cafe

Glitzy Old City gets a basic Belgian bar.

Reviews:

• “Most unprofessional staff I have ever experienced.”
• “Fun and Funky. Big Beer Selection.”
• “GREAT ATMOSPHERE & BEER SELECTION”
• “Stay downstairs!”
• “best beer and food in Philly!”

Tips: The selection changes more often than the list. Ask the bartenders what’s new or request a favorite.

Eulogy Belgian Tavern

A Philly favorite for good beer and hearty barroom fare.

Reviews:

• “Pretentious Staff”
• “excellent gastropub”
• “great food”
• “awesome burgers”
• “Awesome, awesome, awesome for weekend brunch.”

Tips: Check the chalkboard for the latest local brews from Victory, Stoudt’s, Dogfish Head and Sly Fox.

Standard Tap

Maybe it’s not the most authentic Irish bar in town, but don’t tell that to the crowds of students who flock here.

Reviews:

• “Great place to hang out with friends”
• “Rude Bartenders”
• “Happy Hour Haven”
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• “Laid Back Fun”

Tips: Lunchtime and summer weeknights may be the only time to appreciate in peace the impressive decor and good draft selection.

Irish Pub
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Art Museum watering hole and music joint refreshingly lacks any pretensions.

Reviews:

• “Don’t Bother”
• “Great friendly place.”
• “Great Neighborhood Bar”
• “Decent food, terrible service”
• “Always a favorite!!”

Tips: On warm days, seating spills out onto the sidewalk.

The Bishop’s Collar

Cozy corner bistro-bar easygoing enough for drinks but serious about comfort food.

Reviews:

• “Great place to Hang out with Friends "
• “Great wings! Fun atmosphere!”
• “never fails us.”
• “Soggy sandwiches, poor service”
• “Great beer selction, good eats and happening place for Eagles fans!”

Tips: A neighborhood favorite for big Bloody Marys, on Sunday from 11am to 3:30pm.

N 3rd
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Reviews:

• “Great beer selection, good food”
• “good food, good beer, good times”
• “Grey Lodge Lifer”
• “Good beer no smoke”
• “Center City feel in the Northeast”

Grey Lodge Pub

This authentic German eatery offers the best of Deutschland, including a fine rotating beer selection.

Reviews:

• “Ludwigs Closed”
• “A faded star”
• “Come for the beer, skip the service and food”
• “good food, low class staff”
• “Best place in Philadelphia”

Tips: Drink specials everyday from 5pm to 7pm.

Ludwig’s Garten

An airy spin on the classic English pub.

Reviews:

• “BEER”
• “Decent beer selection with so-so food”
• “Great variety of beer, relaxed atmosphere, friendly bartenders”
• “Great hang”
• “Cozy Place, great beer selection & great food”

Tips: Sunday brunch is from 11am until 4pm. Be sure to try the homemade bloody mary.

Ten Stone Bar & Restaurant
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