Visiting Philadelphia Guide

[xnicknj]

Surprised I forgot the Barrel House since that's right by me, added it up - also noted the burbs spots that are bottle shops. I know there's more places we could list but as mdillon86 mentioned, if we use everything it's gonna be an unwieldy list with too many options. I'll continue to edit whenever I see new stuff in here.

 

[Max]

anyone hit the bainbridge st barrel house last night? i saw they had abraxas and pappy big black voodoo daddy. tonight they have bbpt5, one of my favorite beers. and OF COURSE i cannot get downtown tonight.

 

[lazerviking]

anyone hit the bainbridge st barrel house last night? i saw they had abraxas and pappy big black voodoo daddy. tonight they have bbpt5, one of my favorite beers. and OF COURSE i cannot get downtown tonight.

To be honest, I completely forgot about it. I wonder what the crowd was like. Unfortunately I won't be able to make it tonight either. I have to start adding these things to my calendar.

 

[xnicknj]

To be honest, I completely forgot about it. I wonder what the crowd was like. Unfortunately I won't be able to make it tonight either. I have to start adding these things to my calendar.

I heard it really wasnt that crazy, which isnt too hard to believe on a chilly Tuesday in the middle of the day. I would imagine **** got nuts by happy hour though. I wanted to go by after work to check it out but no time, cant go today either.

This weekend is the Craft Beer Express (which I don't like) but some of the events associated with it are cool. The Deschutes beer at POPE should be great...but again, can't make it.

 

[Max]

I heard it really wasnt that crazy, which isnt too hard to believe on a chilly Tuesday in the middle of the day. I would imagine **** got nuts by happy hour though. I wanted to go by after work to check it out but no time, cant go today either.

This weekend is the Craft Beer Express (which I don't like) but some of the events associated with it are cool. The Deschutes beer at POPE should be great...but again, can't make it.

agreed. the craft beer express is the WORST

 

[user 305778]

Max, I went there for lunch yesterday and was there for a couple hours. Was a great time to be there and got everything I wanted. Skipped today since I can only do 3+ hours of drinking on a weekday once a week. Well, sort of once a week as I'm going to Jose Pistola's friday, but still. Didn't go today, was apparently a bit busier in the beginning as people grabbed tickets. Don't know how the evenings went.

 

[Max]

that's pretty sweet. i have a 9-5 type job way out in eastern bucks county.... so i would've had to take the day off of work. and my boss is a beer guy (which is a blessing and a curse) so he would've known exactly what i was doing.

just like beer week when events are throughout the day and i can't get to them... if i owned a place, that would be exactly what i would do so the crowds wouldn't be so huge. but from a consumer standpoint it sucks cause i can't go.

it's cool tho. i had ba abraxas during beer week at the memphis taproom and it really wasn't all that crowded. guess it was before the beer had really taken off.

 

[user 305778]

Nah, it was because they didn't really announce it until the night before. The keg was supposed to be at Devil's Den but they ended up getting like BA Sump or something.

And, yeah, it's convenient working from home on top of having a flexible job.

 

[Max]

Nah, it was because they didn't really announce it until the night before. The keg was supposed to be at Devil's Den but they ended up getting like BA Sump or something.

And, yeah, it's convenient working from home on top of having a flexible job.

ohhhhh i guess that makes sense. hopefully i'll see it out in the suburbs soon.

 

[ForkAndSpoonOperator]

Anyone have any suggestions up in the Northwest? Gonna be moving up to Mt. Airy soon, and I have no idea if there's a decent bottle shop anywhere in Gtown/Mt Airy/Chestnut Hill.

 

[xnicknj]

Anyone have any suggestions up in the Northwest? Gonna be moving up to Mt. Airy soon, and I have no idea if there's a decent bottle shop anywhere in Gtown/Mt Airy/Chestnut Hill.

Not sure about bottle shops but Earth Bread and Brewing is right on Germantown Ave - http://earthbreadbrewery.com/

 

[ForkAndSpoonOperator]

Not sure about bottle shops but Earth Bread and Brewing is right on Germantown Ave - http://earthbreadbrewery.com/

I'm quite familiar with Earth. DAT WHITE + BLACK PIE.

 

[lazerviking]

I'm quite familiar with Earth. DAT WHITE + BLACK PIE.

There's also Iron Hill Chestnut Hill just up the road. As far as bottle shops, I've been told the Trolley Car diner actually has a pretty good bottle selection to go, but I can't confirm that myself. Also, you'll be pretty close to Barren Hill, won't you?

 

[lazerviking]

Oh, and you won't be too far from Foodery Roxborough.

 

[ForkAndSpoonOperator]

There's also Iron Hill Chestnut Hill just up the road. As far as bottle shops, I've been told the Trolley Car diner actually has a pretty good bottle selection to go, but I can't confirm that myself. Also, you'll be pretty close to Barren Hill, won't you?

I'll poke my head in at the Trolley Car. Haven't been there since before I gave a **** about beer. I didn't even remember that Barren Hill was going to be a thing. I'm sadly not gonna be stumbling distance from there, but I'll be checking it out for sure.

Oh, and you won't be too far from Foodery Roxborough.

But...that means I have to set foot in Roxborough.

 

[lazerviking]

I'll poke my head in at the Trolley Car. Haven't been there since before I gave a **** about beer. I didn't even remember that Barren Hill was going to be a thing. I'm sadly not gonna be stumbling distance from there, but I'll be checking it out for sure.



But...that means I have to set foot in Roxborough.

Yea I'm the same way with Trolley Car. Haven't been there since college. I heard of people buying BCBCS there last year though. That Roxborough comment has been my lulz of the day so far. Thanks for that.

 

[Max]

Anyone have any suggestions up in the Northwest? Gonna be moving up to Mt. Airy soon, and I have no idea if there's a decent bottle shop anywhere in Gtown/Mt Airy/Chestnut Hill.

i haven't been here yet, so i can't speak to their prices, but i know the trolley car deli/diner has take out/mix a six beer to go. and just a block or two further on germantown ave you'll find the brewer's outlet. sounds like a homebrew store, but it's a distributor.

and i know the barren hill tavern just opened where the general lafayette used to be. in lafayette hill. course that's not a shop, it's a brewery.

EDIT: i'm a little late, i guess.

 

[Max]

so has anyone been to barren hill yet? i almost went this weekend, then i went to tired hands instead.

 

[user 305778]

I have not, but there was some lukewarm impressions over on BA about it. I expect the beer to get better but the food to be merely average and stay that way.

 

[bearsonacid1]

Can someone recommend me a place that has more of a restaurant than bar atmosphere but still has an interesting tap list? Or some place with great food and wine if there aren't many beer options with good food. My girlfriend's mom is taking us out to dinner Saturday and we aren't sure where to go. I only know the bars in Philly but I think that would be awkward lol

 

[lazerviking]

Can someone recommend me a place that has more of a restaurant than bar atmosphere but still has an interesting tap list? Or some place with great food and wine if there aren't many beer options with good food. My girlfriend's mom is taking us out to dinner Saturday and we aren't sure where to go. I only know the bars in Philly but I think that would be awkward lol

You should try Alla Spina. It's a Mark Vetri restaurant. They have a great tap list and the food is very good.

 

[bearsonacid1]

You should try Alla Spina. It's a Mark Vetri restaurant. They have a great tap list and the food is very good.

That look exactly like the ideal place for my situation. No reservations available for 5 at 6pm tho. Damnit!

 

[cry me]

That look exactly like the ideal place for my situation. No reservations available for 5 at 6pm tho. Damnit!

Tria?

 

[Jspriest]

Tria?

Tria doesn't take reservations, and on a Saturday at 6pm with 5 people there could potentially be a wait. Most of their seating is for smaller parties (2-3).

But it does fit the bill for atmosphere. It looks like Tria Taproom just opened and could be empty since it's so new? But fits your description far less.

http://www.triacafe.com/taproom/

(They also appear to have stolen Torst's tap setup.)

 

[Max]

tapestry?

 

[lazerviking]

tapestry?

Tapestry closed.

What about Kennet? Or Rembrandts? Also, Belgian Cafe is primarily a restaurant vibe.

 

[cry me]

tapestry?

Tapestry hasn't been around for a while.

 

[Max]

Tapestry hasn't been around for a while.

hmmm. clearly i haven't been there for quite some time. i liked that place too. now i have sad feelz.

 

[bearsonacid1]

GF put the pants on and now we have reservations at Fare.

 

[lazerviking]

GF put the pants on and now we have reservations at Fare.

Fare isn't bad. If you stay in that neighborhood consider Belgian Cafe, Kite and Key, or Bishops Collar afterward.