What are your favorite bars for a lonely lunch?

Submitted by iCantTweet t3_zlw7c8 in philadelphia

I enjoy nothing more than having a few beers and lunch alone on a weekday but I’m looking for new places. The three I go to most are Kelliann’s, Black Sheep, and Triangle Tavern. I’m partial to neighborhood bars but would like to try different places, where should I go?

Edit: Went to Happy Rooster and while I’m vehemently against bar burgers it was pretty good, just wish I didn’t have to unhinge my jaw to take a bite. I think Caribou or Bishop’s Collar will be my next lonely lunch.

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elentiyaa t1_j07ic9i wrote

good dog bar and the happy rooster in cc!

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7thAndGreenhill t1_j07l2i3 wrote

When I worked in Center City I loved having lunch at Oscars on Sansom St. Their cheese steak was ginormous.

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PhillyPanda t1_j07l58u wrote

Locust rendezvous, Giovanni’s, good dog on a Wednesday (1/2 priced cans), drinkers on Thursday/Fridays, cavanaughs, sidecar, bonners, locust bar, cherry street, nicks

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TheAdamist t1_j07nfbh wrote

Monks is open for lunch and always has tasty eats!

Or you could hit up human robot & poes joint

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nnp1989 t1_j07r4u3 wrote

12 Steps Down has surprisingly great food for a dive bar.

Monk's is always a good choice.

Khyber Pass also has great food.

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PhillyEyeofSauron t1_j07r6x0 wrote

I like Caribou - it's like a more mom and pop version of Parc and has a real cozy atmosphere

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PhillyPanda t1_j07rogr wrote

Replying to iCantTweet (#929,856)

Gio’s is great - nice back bar. Slices aren’t anything out of this world but it’s nice to be able to just grab a slice and a drink. Also they have pretty decent Mediterranean food so you can healthy it up which can be a rarity in a divier bar

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GreatWhiteRapper t1_j07td37 wrote

I (use) to go to Kellians so much back when I was fully work from home. I still go a lot but then I started getting fat and also going back to the office.

The Lucky Well is nice. Either location in spring garden or UC. It’s not really a bar but tends to be quiet during the day.

I’ve heard great things about Cherry St Tavern but haven’t been myself.

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pasnow t1_j07wb9a wrote

Turfburger & fries at Billy Murphys in East Falls

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Ktroilo5 t1_j07zd1t wrote

New wave is my go to

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PassyunkHoagie t1_j084tt6 wrote

Love this question

  • Bishop's Collar
  • Cherry Street Tavern
  • Cedar Point
  • Fishtown Tavern
  • New Wave
  • Village Whiskey
  • Bourbon & Branch

Lotta other great options beyond these.

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thatkoets t1_j08ewbq wrote

Neighborhood East Passyunk…… The Pope , the triangle… fountain porter… ( not lunch but happy hour everyday) Watkins drinkery

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camcat97 t1_j08f47a wrote

If you’re into craft beer, try Victory on the Parkway. They get a decent lunch crowd from the office buildings nearby so you might not be the only solo luncher. They have the classic Victory brands plus some innovation brews you can only get on site!

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nsweeney11 t1_j08nu4d wrote

SPTR. They should pay me for marketing at this point lol. Love their grilled cheese for lunch

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beeps-n-boops t1_j08x2si wrote

I highly recommend South Philly Taproom. Not sure how many folks go there for weekday lunch, but I would think it would suit you well.

Good Dog (among the very best burgers in the city) is another solid choice, although I suspect they get more crowded at lunch time given their location.

Human Robot (IMO the best brewery in the city) has a great sandwich shop inside of it (Poe's).

Memphis Taproom and/or Local 44 should be on your list as well.

 

> just wish I didn’t have to unhinge my jaw to take a bite

100% this. If I need a knife and fork to eat a burger, it's a poorly-constructed burger.

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Cobey1 t1_j093klx wrote

Jose pistolas, Bar-ly, Caribou was great when I went there for dinner, I’m sure lunch is great too. Del friscos grille is nice too. Bar bombon is really nice and everything is vegan which is nice to eat something completely different than what a non-vegan is used to.

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kittylover3210 t1_j09p0lm wrote

I used to get mac and cheese and a glass of red wine at khyber pass when I was working weirdly timed shifts in old city. kind of miss it 🥹

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Live_for_flipflops t1_j09uio0 wrote

I was going to say Kellianns before I opened the post, but you already know about it! I miss my lunches at that place!

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crispydukes t1_j0bzikh wrote

Strangeloves

Nodding Head (RIP)

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cray0508 t1_j0bzp7l wrote

u/iCantTweet how do you like Black Sheep? I've never seen it before but it looks fantastic! I wonder how good their fish and chips are. I can't wait to check it out.

Also, I really enjoy Con Murphy's. Their food is a bit pricy but it's really good and I love their bar area.

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regcrusher t1_j0ct7j4 wrote

New Wave Cafe

Good Dog

Moriarty's

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Capable_Stranger9885 t1_j0dqits wrote

I made a lunch of fried chicken, clementines and a Victory Sour Monkey at the Acme at 10th and South last week. I texted my wife that this unlocked two noteworthy elements of the drinking culture in Seoul from our trip there years ago: the "chicken and beer" "Hof" restaurant concept, and doing your drinking in front of a food store at food store prices. Seriously, it was a $10 lunch including a craft beer. The world cup was even on the TV.

The tables at this Acme have plates, plasticware napkins and condiments. It's not as consistent at other beery Acmes.

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Angsty_Potatos t1_j0ea9us wrote

Fountain porter

Lucky 13

2nd district

The Vous

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iCantTweet OP t1_j0emtdk wrote

Replying to cray0508 (#936,924)

Love the atmosphere at Black Sheep, one of my favorite bartenders during the day and never overly crowded during the day. Going to sound weird for an Irish pub but they have my favorite Cuban in the city, although I’ve admittedly not had many. Never had the fish and chips but might have to next time to change it up.

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z10kwas3 t1_j0iyeir wrote

Cavanaugh’s rittenhouse.

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