Heading to Philly, need recommendations

**FireBrewer** · 03-22-2009, 11:51 PM

We're heading to Philly on Tuesday to visit the Academy of Natural Sciences. Takin' the kids and grandparents to see the dinosaur exhibit and I'm looking for suggestions on a brewpub/restaurant to visit afterward for a pint and something to eat. Was sad to learn that Ludwig's Garten had closed.

Thanks!

Moonpile · 03-23-2009, 01:18 AM

I don't know much about Philly. Only been there a few times, but I've been to Monk's twice and it's pretty awesome. I'll let the Philly people correct me.

eschatz · 03-23-2009, 01:25 AM

Is'nt the Troegs brewery there? Had their triple belg the other day and was amazed. I'm going to Philly in a couple of weeks and I'm planning on making a stop.

**shecky** · 03-23-2009, 01:48 AM

Just returned from Philly. Monk's Cafe was great, especially if you like Belgians. It's tiny and I'm not sure I would bring kids there. Sort of on the eclectic side but phenomenal.

The South Philadelphia Tap Room has a small but good selection, also, and might be more kid friendly. Those are the only two places I hit, thus my only two suggestions. Other than have fun, I mean.

Lou · 03-23-2009, 02:02 AM

Troegs isn't in Philly -- it's in Harrisburg.

In Philly, besides Monks, there's also Eulogy Belgian Tavern which has (not surprisingly) a large selection of belgian bottles...

I highly recommend Nodding Head brewpub too... they make some pretty good beers. It's been a while since I lived in Philly, so I can't remember anything remarkable (good or bad) about their food, but I know I ate dinner there many times so it must have been decent.

jgln · 03-23-2009, 04:41 PM

Although Philly is only a 20 minute ride for me and I used the work there I rarely ever go there. I am not one for congestion. However, I did many years ago visit the Manayunk brewery in Manayunk and it was ok. Looks like it is also a restaurant now. Manayunk is just about a 10 minute ride outside the city. About 10 years ago they were trying hard to make the town into a tourist attraction with shops and stuff along the main street right where the brewery is. We spent the day walking through the shops and had a good time.

brewt00l · 03-23-2009, 04:47 PM

Family...Kids and Grandparents? Triumph.

flyangler18 · 03-23-2009, 04:49 PM

Nodding Head and Eulogy are excellent, as is Yards in Port Richmond but not really close to the Logan Circle area where the Academy is. Philly blocks are short, though. I will disown you if you don't stop by the Reading Terminal Market.

Pat's Cheesesteaks and Termini's are mandatory. Period.

Lou · 03-23-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jgln

Although Philly is only a 20 minute ride for me and I used the work there I rarely ever go there. I am not one for congestion. However, I did many years ago visit the Manayunk brewery in Manayunk and it was ok. Looks like it is also a restaurant now. Manayunk is just about a 10 minute ride outside the city. About 10 years ago they were trying hard to make the town into a tourist attraction with shops and stuff along the main street right where the brewery is. We spent the day walking through the shops and had a good time.

i was just thinking about the manayunk brewpub and was gonna come back to this thread and mention it. it's a little nicer in the summer when you can sit outside overlooking the lovely schuylkill river, but it's still worth checking out -- they make good beers.

brewt00l · 03-23-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by flyangler18

Pat's Cheesesteaks and Termini's are mandatory. Period.

Johns Roast Pork or Jims...period