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Byrne's Tavern
Categories: Restaurants Irish Restaurants Chicken Wings Irish, Chicken Wings [Edit]
3301 Richmond StPhiladelphia, PA 19134
Neighbourhoods: Kensington, Port Richmond
(215) 634-8707
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11 am - 2 am
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- Yes
20 reviews for Byrne's Tavern
Review Highlights
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"Byrne's is the ultimate neighborhood bar." In 4 reviews -
"Amazingly fresh seafood, my favorite wings, and lots of TVs..." In 13 reviews -
"The meat comes right off the bone - it's the perfect lazy..." In 5 reviews
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20 reviews in English
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Review from PJ H.
1/23/2012
I have been meaning to come to byrnesy's for at least a year now, and I do not know why it took me so long. These wings are delicious. Crispy and the sauce is great. Cheap and served in a big bowl with celery and bleu cheese. The bartendress couldnt have been more friendly, and same with the regulars who we sat next to at the bar.
Beers were very cheap (coors light for 2 bucks and lager draft for 2.75) and the sandwiches were pretty decent. I had a buffalo chicken sandwich with bacon lettuce and tomato that was great, but my roommate had the crab cake that was sub par.
I will be coming back here next season for eagles games for sure. -
Review from Brian S.
Philadelphia, PA
5/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
Wings are still best tasting in the world, but I think they have to let the chickens grow, the wings here have gotten to be the smallest around , and greed has. Taken over just like most places , please , blue cheese and celery comes with hot wings , it's NOT an option that must be paid for, love the logs but it never seems to fail that they come out just as we're asking for our check............10 years ago i wold of given frank 10 stars,
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Review from Michael T.
Philadelphia, PA
4/25/2012 5 Check-ins Here
Wings, logs, & pizza, always a winning combo at this great neighborhood spot. They're beer selection on draft could use some updating, but at least they keep a good supply of current craft fav's in bottles & cans. Been going here for over twenty years and hopefully many more after that, cheers!
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Review from Jack R.
Philadelphia, PA
2/22/2012
My family had been coming here for generations. The wings are Da Bomb & it's nice when the entire staff knows you & your family by name & treats you like a friend. It's a great place to watch a ballgame & have some brews, wings & crabs. The only thing I wish Frank Byrne would do is expand....buy some of that land in the old pipe yard or open up the 2nd floor. Waiting for a table can be annoying as there's nowhere to stand when it's crowded & you see people sucking down cold beer & wings right in front of you!!
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Review from Elisa S.
Philadelphia, PA
3/22/2012
I know I should have exposed this Irish pub before Saint Patrick's Day... but hey, I didn't... just be thankful that I am sharing it now! Lol. This is a local Port Richmond bar with good old Irish bar food that is delish and consistent every visit! If you love Potato Logs then this is the place you need to be! They have 5 dollar crabs and 7 dollar crabs that are covered in old bay and brought out to you on a red tray! Ummm, I'm ready to do a repeat of last night. They have amazing chili and crab bisque. My go to favorite is the appetizer fried jumbo shrimp. Looking for a cool pub, where everyone knows your name (if you go there enough, like us) then Byrnes Tavern is where to go. OH plea
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Review from Krystal A.
Philadelphia, PA
2/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great wings!!! Casual, clean
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Review from Holzer C.
Philadelphia, PA
3/29/2012
Long time patron of Byrne's. I used to go in all the time and get Potatoe logs and beer and top it off with Irish coffee. Went in recently, I don't know what happened but I hate to say some of the food I got was not like it 'used to be' The potatoe logs were lacking the vinegar flavor, and the food was fried a bit too much.
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Review from Corey P.
Philadelphia, PA
6/15/2011
Byrne's Tavern is the hidden diamond in Port Richmond. I live in Northeast Philly and it is always worth the drive to come to Byrne's. The beers are cheap and the wings are even better. Imagine a chicken wing perfectly cooked with crisp skin, tender juicy inside, and a hot sauce that is the perfect cross between spicy and tangy. The bleu cheese dressing (often overlooked) is home made, and a nice compliment to the wings. Wash it all down with a domestic draft beer for $2.25. I have not had any other items on the menu, but my friends say the pizza is also fantastic.
Just like Port Richmond itself, the restaurant is very small and cramped, so expect to sit next to someone whom you don't know. The wait staff is also very informal and will not provide you with the usual server etiquette, but it is another facet that adds to the uniqueness of the establishment.
In all, Byrne's reminds me of a Cheer's atmosphere where everyone knows your name. -
Review from Kristin S.
Philadelphia, PA
11/21/2011
Please everyone stay away! We need to keep this place for ourselves. It's a neighborhood institution. Amazingly fresh seafood, my favorite wings, and lots of TVs to watch games. Ladies - quick note - it has the smallest bathroom ever. It's comical.
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Review from Beth K.
3/15/2010
After my soccer team suffered a devastating loss, we decided to head to Byrne's for some wings tonight.
I had the mozerella sticks, wings, and some of a kielbasa sandwich Nevermind that i had already eaten dinner before soccer, so this was dinner #2. I digress.
The food was good, actually thought the moz sticks and sandwich were above average. The wings were pretty good, a lot of places make them too dry, but these were falling off the bone. I didn't think they were off the charts, but they were good. Maybe my expectations were set too high by all the word-of-mouth recommendations.
I gave it 3 stars because I didn't think it was different from other similar places I've been. It Byrne's were my neighborhood bar I'd be here all the time. But I don't know that I'll be driving to Port Richmond regularly for the experience.Listed in: Mozzarella Sticks
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Review from Annie D.
Silver Spring, MD
3/15/2010
Byrne's is THE place for wings in Philly! I'm actually disappointed that somehow in all my days of Yelping I've overlooked rating this staple of Philly bar food joints.
My first time at Byrne's it was Superbowl Sunday, I was heading back to Philly to meet up with some friends and they asked me if I'd stop off an exit early on 95 and pick up a take out order they had placed. I noticed immediately that every table the front room had steam table trays of game day wings piled on top. Football and Byrne's have a longstanding relationship.
So far I've only done takeout, but it does look like you're in for a treat if you stay and catch the live show.
These wings are straight up buffalo style! No hoisin glazed ginger-infused Siracha kissed imitators here. (Not that there's anything wrong with that), but sometimes a girl just wants her wings old school with some blue cheese and celery action. Is that so wrong?!?! -
Review from Mindy Y.
Philadelphia, PA
8/11/2009
My taste buds are exhausted. Although I suppose that's what 25 wings, crabby logs, Maryland crab soup, jalapeno poppers and a good 6,000 calories will do to you. In my defense, I wasn't alone, but I did a good share of the damage. The crab soup may not have much crab in it, but man does it taste good.. and it comes in a coffee mug. Who doesn't love that? Crabby logs are essentially steak fries covered in Old Bay and served with Whiz and sour cream. Kind of strange but I have to get them every time. It's just part of Byrne's experience. The wings are where it's at though. It goes like this:
Step 1) Insert wing into mouth
Step 2) Lightly bite down with teeth
Step 3) Pull
Step 4) Place bone in bowl
Delicious! The meat comes right off the bone - it's the perfect lazy person's wing. Not very large or crispy, but so good.
Byrne's is a classic neighborhood bar.. I will admit that Port Richmond is not a neighborhood I'd go walk around in by myself, especially at night, but once you're inside you'll be just fine. The staff is super friendly, the atmosphere is chill, and if you're worried about your car you can always watch over it on the security camera screen they have inside. -
Review from Jason P.
Philadelphia, PA
10/18/2009
I heard of Byrne's a few times as the best wings in Port Fishington but never tried them till today. They have all 5-star ratings and this one will be no different.
My buddy came over to watch some football and I told him we'd check out this place I've heard of that has awesome wings and we salivated over the reviews for a few days. I called up to find out if they do take out orders, which they do, and they were very polite in answering my usual clueless annoying questions. "Do you do take out orders? What increments do you sell wings? How much do they cost?" Of course repeating it all to my friend. "25 or 50 wings?" He just kinda nodded his head and said, "50" They took the order and said it would only be 15 minutes.
Quick drive up there, plenty of parking. They were as polite in person as they were over the phone. The wings were immediately ready and I didn't think they were overpriced. We raced home as the smell was driving us crazy. We started eating and instantly fell in love. The wings are seriously tender, you can just pull the meat off the bone. The heat was perfect in my opinion. Not bland by any means, but I wasn't dripping with sweat and could still taste flavors after 3 wings.
The two of us killed the 50 wings and were so glad we decided to get 50 instead of 25. I'll definitely be getting wings here from now on. Maybe I'll have to eat in next time. The place looked nice and they had a couple flat screens in there to watch the game. -
Review from Josh K.
Glenside, PA
6/1/2009
The wings at Byrne's are out of this world, if a bit on the expensive side. They're worth the price, though. Prepared in a pressure cooker, they come out to the table with the meat practically falling off the bone. You can literally stick the wing in your mouth and pull, with only the bare bones coming out. They've got just the right amount of kick to them and they're perfect with a pitcher of your favorite beer. Be careful...before you know it, you've eaten 25 wings by yourself.
Don't forget their crabby logs and the special chicken sandwich, perfect for a take out order, melts in your mouth. -
Review from Walter K.
3/29/2010
My 100th review!
I heard the wings here are fantastic, so I came searching. Alas, they don't live up to my standards. I'm sure there are people who will love the style of wings here. They are quite tender. They might steam them first to get the soft, almost chewy consistency. The meat almost falls off the bone. I just don't love that style for chicken wings. The wing sauce isn't anything special, either.
I went with my good friend Dan to check out a hockey game and eat and drink. The bartender here was awesome, friendly and on top of his game. We were never left with a moment without a beer in front of us. The atmosphere here is what you'd expect. The clientele is mostly old, white, Irish Catholic blue collar. Everyone seems to be jovial, just trying to have a good time.
The beers here are also what you'd expect. National brews from the US and Ireland. The best thing here is Yeungling, so that gives you an idea of what you're getting into.
Bottom Line: The wings might be your style, but you shouldn't come here for the beer or food. It's a great place to meet real people, and catch a game. Nothing more than that. -
Review from Craig N.
Philadelphia, PA
3/9/2011
I'd give this place zero stars, but they do serve beer. crab logs, potato logs, good wings?? ya gotta be kidding me!! i can get better wings at a Chinese take out under the EL on Kensington Ave. This place is more over-rated than Stock's Bakery!! The best crabs in this joint are on the ladies toilet seats!
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Review from Eric V.
Decatur, GA
2/16/2011
It was a little cramped (it was a Friday), and I had to sit elbow-to-elbow with someone I didn't know... but it was pretty well worth it. It's your basic american pub fare, and it's really good! I didn't get a chance to try their wings (yet)... but their fries are phenomenal!
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Review from Felicia D.
Philadelphia, PA
My number-one, all-time favorite bar dinner. Wings, potato logs, extra blue cheese, draft beers for $2.25..... Byrne's is the ultimate neighborhood bar. Real life here... even the slumming hipsters can't wreck it. Boys, this is a good test for girlfriend candidates. If she's too cool for Byrne's, say goodbye... and hello to your own bowl of wings.
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Review from Giovanni P.
Philadelphia, PA
4/12/2011
Excellent place. Wings The Best. Need I say more!!!
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Review from Mike L.
Collegeville, PA
7/29/2008
First let me say I'm bias since I lived in the neigborhood and grew up here. This is the only place to go for a neigborhood bar "feel" that is welcoming for all people. Union types, CEO's, lawyers, indian chiefs, college students, high school drop outs all mingle and talk with each other. The bar area itself is classic. Long wooden bar with brass foot railing. The bartenders are the best. Simply the best. Friendly, fast and helpful. I never ever had to wait long for a beer and trust me this bar does get packed at times. The staff is second to none. They have all been there for years and there is a reason for this, they are the best. Frank is the man. Greets you like he's known you for years. The wings are the best around. The logs are Philly's best kept secret. The selection of beers is incredible since this is billed as a neighborhood bar. Easy to get too, right off N I95. Like the other review said "this is a good test for girlfriend candidates. If she's too cool for Byrne's, say goodbye... and hello to your own bowl of wings."..'Nuff said!....
