I was visiting Philly for Wrestlemania. I saw reviews and looked like a dive bar atmosphere so I went. We had to order at the bar and the server brought the food to your table. The bourbon drink to start was very good. Good balance and def one of the better bourbon drinks I had. The cheesesteak steak with fries was good. Wasn't a jump at my amazing meal, but good. Overall, it was a strange location. It's def tight and you may not get a table all the time.
Roni Jane
Great atmosphere! Lisa the bartender is an amazing fun time!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Harrison N. Greene III
There are great people and great places. Rarely do you come across an establishment that has both. From the moment we walked in Lisa, head bartender, made us feel like family. The happy hour was outstanding, but the food was so good that we came back the next day and bought it at full price!!I'm opening a bar in New York City and I wouldn't hesitate to hire lisa, dolfo, or james, at my bar tomorrow! Anyone that comes here should introduce themselves to Lisa and buckle up, because she is the best thing in Philadelphia!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
Avery G.
This bar is the BEST bar in Philly. If you come (you should) ask for Lisa. Lisa is the best person around but also happens to be one of the best bartenders ever. I'm sad I don't get to hang out with her everyday. Do yourself a favor and come to this bar and be in her presence. You're welcome
James Seward III
Excellent food, drinks and service. Servers are friendly and knowledgeable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allie R.
i don't wanna post this review because i don't want trivia night to get more crowded but i think this place deserves higher than it's current star ranking!!!! i've been coming to strangeloves for their monday night trivia for ages, and it's my favorite in the city. i've tried many other trivia nights but the vibes at this one are just perfect to me. the host is great, the game is well-paced, the questions run the gambit of different corners of general trivia, and the crowd is always great. even though there are trivia nights way closer to me, i always wanna make my friends trek to center city to come here instead. for a bar, the food i've gotten here is pretty good! my top rec would be the hummus plate (somehow some of the yummiest hummus i've had??). the offered cocktails are hit or miss among my friends, so we tend to stick with the cheaper and more reliable mixed drink. anyways please don't come here, i already struggle to get a table on monday nights!!!!!
Nicci Hartland
Loved the place. Awesome atmosphere right by the Forrest Theater. Great food and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Devin Kates
Such a fun place with great staff and fantastic happy hour deals! Everyone was so friendly, gave us water as soon as we walked in and food came out fast. We got garlic parm wings and nachos both were very tasty! Try the I’m Depressed shot and you’ll have a fun night!
Nick Hand
Stopped in on a whim with a friend at happy hour. We split some apps and had a couple of beers. Sliders were amazing, great beer list, nice vibe. Would definitely come
No physical menus. I won't want to be on my phone with my friends when I'm going out.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Marisa B.
Do NOT come here. They didn't get our food out for an hour and a half. But even better they double charged us the cost of the entree any time we asked them where our food was! Then they didn't take it off at the end and accused us of lying. Oh and EVEN BETTER. They charged us for full priced drinks even though we ordered at happy hour because we closed out our tabs after happy hour (even though it was their fault because we waited for food). They also charge for playing bingo. Also the bartender was SO mean.
Shanel S.
This is def your neighborhood bar. I enjoy the expansive menu with vegan and veggie options. They have an amazing draft beer selection. The service is chill but attentive. Faster than you think and they open early so best time to hit them up because I can tell they get packed. They do have event nights. I hope they create a gift card option. My vegan Dad and Omnivore Mom got cash to go here to satisfy both their pallets. I would return!
Marissa B.
Lisa is the absolute best! Makes the best drinks and is full of conversation. Cute decor and a good vibe.
I was visiting Philly for Wrestlemania. I saw reviews and looked like a dive bar atmosphere so I went. We had to order at the bar and the server brought the food to your table. The bourbon drink to start was very good. Good balance and def one of the better bourbon drinks I had. The cheesesteak steak with fries was good. Wasn't a jump at my amazing meal, but good. Overall, it was a strange location. It's def tight and you may not get a table all the time.
Great atmosphere! Lisa the bartender is an amazing fun time!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
There are great people and great places. Rarely do you come across an establishment that has both. From the moment we walked in Lisa, head bartender, made us feel like family. The happy hour was outstanding, but the food was so good that we came back the next day and bought it at full price!!I'm opening a bar in New York City and I wouldn't hesitate to hire lisa, dolfo, or james, at my bar tomorrow! Anyone that comes here should introduce themselves to Lisa and buckle up, because she is the best thing in Philadelphia!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
This bar is the BEST bar in Philly. If you come (you should) ask for Lisa. Lisa is the best person around but also happens to be one of the best bartenders ever. I'm sad I don't get to hang out with her everyday. Do yourself a favor and come to this bar and be in her presence. You're welcome
Excellent food, drinks and service. Servers are friendly and knowledgeable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
i don't wanna post this review because i don't want trivia night to get more crowded but i think this place deserves higher than it's current star ranking!!!! i've been coming to strangeloves for their monday night trivia for ages, and it's my favorite in the city. i've tried many other trivia nights but the vibes at this one are just perfect to me. the host is great, the game is well-paced, the questions run the gambit of different corners of general trivia, and the crowd is always great. even though there are trivia nights way closer to me, i always wanna make my friends trek to center city to come here instead. for a bar, the food i've gotten here is pretty good! my top rec would be the hummus plate (somehow some of the yummiest hummus i've had??). the offered cocktails are hit or miss among my friends, so we tend to stick with the cheaper and more reliable mixed drink. anyways please don't come here, i already struggle to get a table on monday nights!!!!!
Loved the place. Awesome atmosphere right by the Forrest Theater. Great food and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a fun place with great staff and fantastic happy hour deals! Everyone was so friendly, gave us water as soon as we walked in and food came out fast. We got garlic parm wings and nachos both were very tasty! Try the I’m Depressed shot and you’ll have a fun night!
Stopped in on a whim with a friend at happy hour. We split some apps and had a couple of beers. Sliders were amazing, great beer list, nice vibe. Would definitely come
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good place. ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Nice quaint place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No physical menus. I won't want to be on my phone with my friends when I'm going out.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Do NOT come here. They didn't get our food out for an hour and a half. But even better they double charged us the cost of the entree any time we asked them where our food was! Then they didn't take it off at the end and accused us of lying. Oh and EVEN BETTER. They charged us for full priced drinks even though we ordered at happy hour because we closed out our tabs after happy hour (even though it was their fault because we waited for food). They also charge for playing bingo. Also the bartender was SO mean.
This is def your neighborhood bar. I enjoy the expansive menu with vegan and veggie options. They have an amazing draft beer selection. The service is chill but attentive. Faster than you think and they open early so best time to hit them up because I can tell they get packed. They do have event nights. I hope they create a gift card option. My vegan Dad and Omnivore Mom got cash to go here to satisfy both their pallets. I would return!
Lisa is the absolute best! Makes the best drinks and is full of conversation. Cute decor and a good vibe.