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The Grey Lodge Pub
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Wed, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
55 reviews for The Grey Lodge Pub
Review Highlights
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"This place always has great beer." In 11 reviews -
"Extensive tap selection that is constantly rotating." In 3 reviews -
"Always loved this bar when I lived up in the NE." In 7 reviews
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55 reviews in English
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Review from Rich S.
Philadelphia, PA
11/25/2011
One of favorite "go-to" bars in the North East. Very chill place, with great beers and food. Plus, for Frankford Ave, you get a nice, "non-douchebag" crowd, which is a real plus. They always have awesome and interesting beers on tap, plus your old stand-by's as well. Highly recommend
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Review from Kevin C.
Philadelphia, PA
5/20/2012
Had the worst fish and chips ever here, I will never eat here again, they were that bad ... Very good beer selection, but too pricey for Mayfair. A good place to shoot darts.
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Review from Marty D.
Philadelphia, PA
2/18/2012
Duck spring rolls in a Frankford ave bar... show me another like this. Nice selection of beers, friendly service, nice patrons... what do you want besides this in bar?
Try the fried pickles, no really try them... seriously. -
Review from Mike M.
Philadelphia, PA
1/2/2012
I rated 3 stars according to the last 2 times I have been here. The whiskey doughnuts are awful, so don't even bother. Tonight I was there and ordered the Roast Pork Italiano. This was probably the worst roast pork sandwich I've ever had. The pork is dry and was on a stale roll. I've had alot of good food here in the past. The beer is always incredible here. I hope the menu isn't starting to falter. Also, a little on the pricey side.
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Review from Elisabeth Y.
Collingswood, NJ
10/17/2011
I was here for brunch about a week ago with two of my pals. We were the only ones in the place, so I won't be able to comment on the crowd.
Really great selection of draft and bottled beer.
Whiskey donuts were delicious. My omelet was good too- I got the ABC omelet but asked them to substitute tomatoes for bacon.
This seems like it would be a really perfect happy hour place. -
Review from Craig N.
Philadelphia, PA
7/2/2011
I'll keep this short n sweet. Before the Grey Lodge there was never a reason to go any further north than Port Richmond for me.
The food and beer is much better than most of the popular pubs in town. Think of it as a "Good Dog" of the Northeast -
Review from Vallencia H.
Frankford, Philadelphia, PA
1/7/2012
Very good beer. Nice setting
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Review from Stephen C.
Philadelphia, PA
9/23/2011
Remember Cheers on tv? Well I feel like Norm, when I walk into this place. Except they dont know my name but they know my drink lol!!! Dont even have to ask for it, they just make it and deliver it to me.
Great atmosphere, good times when im here. There's a resturant up stairs and food is very good. Burgers are nice and juicy and fries done right. Wings arent bad either. Never had the steak sandwich which people rave about. But good stuff either way. Oh I never mentioned about the beer for I dont drink that, but they do have a vast selection on tap and bottled. The weird beers too lol, at least it weird to me lol.
Happy Eatings!! -
Review from Andrew J.
Philadelphia, PA
8/3/2011
Most of what I love about the Grey Lodge comes from what I hate about drinking in the Northeast. This place is for people who appreciate good beer and good liquor and want to sit back and enjoy them. You don't get underage kids in there being loud and obnoxious, dropping cherry bombs, and thinking they know beer because they drink Blue Moon. That doesn't mean the place doesn't get crowded and fun. The quality of people reflects the quality of the beer.
The Grey Lodge has an ever changing tap list, so it's always good to check their site and see what's new to drink. They also have plenty of bottles and cans available if you're not feeling the tap.
The food isn't the best in the city but it's by no means bad. They have a great corned beef rueben and the fries are great. Also they have tons of fixings available for their burgers. But the fish tacos were too dry. There is an upstairs available for dining too. Service is great and friendly.
This is by far the best place to drink in the Northeast. -
Review from Joe W.
Philadelphia, PA
11/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great beer selection and the food is much better than any bar food in the area.
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Review from Jessica E.
Philadelphia, PA
Updated - 2/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
Food continues on downward spiral. Last night, appetizer was completely forgotten until after we we already halfway through our dinner. Cheddar and broccoli soup was so thin that it was more like cheese-flavored-chicken-broth soup with a few sad slivers of broccoli in it.
Beer remains excellent, by far the best in this area and definitely one of the best in the city. Had a great IPA and boyfriend had a really nice milk stout. Have decided to stop trying to go for dinner, and just go for drinks from now on.Listed in: Good old Northeast…, The Great Philadelphia Nacho…
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12/30/2010
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Review from Ben S.
Queen Village, Philadelphia, PA
3/3/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Such an amazing beer selection. Their selection is so plentiful and varied, in fact, that you might order a beer, enjoy it, and the next time you look at the board to order another, the one you just finished is no longer on offer, but 10 new and amazing ones are. It's quite a spectacle.
My band comes here often after practice to have some drinks or talk about serious matters. Sometimes instead we just throw darts, because I usually have my darts in my coat pocket.
The fried pickles were delicious, but that is the only thing I have eaten here. Try to stay away on a dart league night (I think Wednesdays?) because it can get really crowded. But otherwise, it's a great place to go to drink some beers, watch a game, and shoot some sh*t. -
Review from Nora D.
Philadelphia, PA
12/28/2011
This is my favourite pub in the northeast, hands down. The service is really friendly, the beer selection is out of this world, and the food is pretty good. It can get kindof crowded in here, but not in the obnoxious way that some other places around here are. Check this place out if you are in the area.
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Review from Jim G.
Maple Shade Township, NJ
5/9/2011
It always amazing to me when the list of best beer bars in the city comes out the Grey Lodge isn't on it. In my opinion this is by far one of the best beer bars in Philly. They also have awesome food. I highly recommend the "Lodge Steak" with grilled salami, cheese, and roasted red pepper mayo. Delicious stuff.
On a side note, I also think they might have the coolest bathrooms in the city. The men's room is adorned with mosaic tile beer quotes while the women's room dons mosaic love quotes. It's not often you can say that you could spend hours in the bathroom at a bar! -
Review from John H.
Philadelphia, PA
3/13/2011
I've always loved this bar. Great beer selection that is constantly being changed. Nothing can compare to this in the area as far as beer goes.
The food at one point was very good. The last couple times it has been pretty sad. The steak meat was extremely chewy and other specials have been bland.
Overall it is still a great bar but I hope they can get their food back on track. -
Review from Tom S.
Philadelphia, PA
6/3/2011
This is, bar none, my favorite place to drink. Great beer selection that is constantly changing and well documented on their website. Occasionally I'll show up and there won't be much, if anything, on tap to meet my taste, but even then there's always great stuff in bottles. The fries are a must have, with cheese on the side. Cheesesteaks are great, sliced with cheese sauce on a DePalma's roll (which I'm not familiar with, but they're great anyway, nice and crusty).
In my opinion the burger is terrible and not fit for a craft beer bar. It wasn't always this way but it has been for a couple of years now and doesn't show any sign of changing. It's just overseasoned. Too much oregano, basil, or similar herbs that really don't belong in a classic burger. It's endlessly frustrating because I'm something of a burger connoisseur and it breaks my heart that my favorite bar can't fill my need. But the beer makes up for it.
There is just nothing like this, no place that can even begin to compare here in the Northeast. -
Review from Mykel B.
New York, NY
8/28/2010
78 miles for a cheesesteak sandwich. That sounds about right. Especially when the cheesesteak is this good. Add to that a great variety of local beers, plus the friendliest clientelle/bartenders this side of Pat Pong... Wow!!
The cheesesteak is REAL cheese. White, not cheez-whiz yellow. Goes great with a Troag beer. Well worth the drive! -
Review from Mallory D.
Philadelphia, PA
2/21/2011
Amazing little Northeast Philly gem for the craft beer lover. Their beer menu is one of the best 9if not the best) in the city. And their food is delicious.
It can get pretty packed in there, but other than that I love this place! -
Review from Valissa W.
12/12/2009
A lot of bars make a lot of claims. This review is a comparison of my experience and the claims on Grey Lodge's website:
"The Grey Lodge Pub is a friendly pub located at 6235 Frankford Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia." -TRUE! They are very easy to spot and street parking is in abundance. And yes, I'd agree "friendly pub" is a fair description.
"We are not the typical Northeast Philly bar, but then again we aren't the typical anything." -TRUE? Not being a local, I don't know what the 'typical' NE Philly bar should look like, but this place was relaxed & inviting. I loved the traveler mosaics on the walls and the staff seemed genuinely nice. Bonus points for the badass jukebox.
"We are one of Philadelphia's best beer bars featuring a constantly rotating selection of mostly local microbrews on draft." -TRUE! There were eleven beers on tap when I went. Most of the breweries featured I'd never even heard of, and I was very impressed. They update their website pretty religiously with the current brews if you're wondering what you'll find.
"We take our food as seriously as we do beer. Our french fries recently were named Best of Philly by Philadelphia Magazine." -FALSE. Well, I can't speak for Philadelphia Magazine, but I certainly wasn't in love with the red & white fries even though it was only $3 for a huge basket. I'd definitely like to come back here to try the full menu sometime.
"We are not just a great beer bar, but also just a great bar, period" -TRUE! I really enjoyed Grey Lodge and if I lived in the area think it would easily become one of my favorites. -
Review from Kelly S.
Anchorage, AK
6/26/2007 1 photo
The Grey Lodge is the most popular bar you've never heard of. It is hands down one of the best bars in Philadelphia, and it is THE best bar in Northeast Philly (although there's not much competition). The Grey Lodge is located on Frankford Ave. between Harbison and Robbins Avenues, and it's just off of the Bridge Street exit of I-95. It is the one bright spot on the block because it is surrounded by run-down row homes, strip malls, and such. However, find some street parking and venture inside because the Grey Lodge is one of the coolest places in the city.
They regularly have about 10 beers on tap, and the upstairs and downstairs bars have different beers (so figure out which one you want and head to that floor). They also have various bottled beer, and their food menu is pretty good for pub fare. I especially like their mussels. They change their beer selection regularly, so check out their website to see what's on tap for the evening: http://www.greylodge.com
What I like even more about this place, aside from its cool, laid-back neighborhood pub atmosphere, good food, good beer, and dartboards is how the bar really makes an attempt to stage events for the community. It has quizzo at least once a week (and if you come in first or second, you get a free round - always a plus). It also has "Friday the Firkenteenth," which is every Friday the 13th, when it has various firken casks (i.e., not carbonated) of specialty beer that it has on tap all day from noon until closing. When one cask is kicked, they ring a bell and open up the next beer on the list. The place is packed on this day, so I suggest that you get there at noon and plan on camping out until you can't stand up anymore. They also have several other special events, so I suggest checking their website regularly to see what they're up to.
They also have an ATM right inside in case you need more cash.
My boyfriend is a beer snob, so we've tried nearly all the beer bars in Philly. Despite the many choices we have in the city, we keep finding ourselves back at the Grey Lodge, parked at a table and drinking beer with friends. If you try this place, you'll keep coming back, too. -
Review from Sean D.
Philadelphia, PA
7/11/2008
Ok my love affair with TGL started about 3 years ago. I had been hearing about this amazing beer destination for a year prior to taking the plunge. I mean where the hell is Mayfair? Isn't that like (gulp!) in the NE?
Certainly this must be shit. I mean a pretentious, snobby, Twat like myself couldn't possibly fathom the thought of Excellence in Ale emerging from points North of Girard Ave. Well call me a daft cunt and spank my ass - cause I was WRONG!
The staff kicks ass. They never give off an attitude - like who is this newcomer??? They are friendly & knowledgable. I have come to know the owners fairly well.
Mike "Scoats" Scotese could not be a nicer guy (he is the brains of this operation). He saw to my musical requests on their digital jukebox. He updates their on-line Draft list at least every three days if not sooner. In fact, I would say he pioneered the on-line Draft list in Philly. He is always happy to chat with new faces. He lives in the neighborhood. This guys take mucho Civic pride. That's just a bonus when an owner actually believes in making where he lives/works a better place.
Anyways, they have 11 taps and one beer engine (cask ale). The second floor has identical taps. It is definitely focused on American craft beer (not just the local scene). The bottle list is not Monk's capacity but it is a nice mix of your major quality Euros, American micros and harder to find Euro beers - like Okocim. Don't worry Hipsters, you can still get cans and bottles of American Macro Swill like Piels, PBR and Lionshead (I told you I was a Snob).
BTW - on street parking is pretty easy...much easier than say South Philly. The only time it gets carzy is during special events like Friday the Firkinteenth (google it).
Finally, the food is not Les Halles of NYC but it is the best bar food you are going to get in a 5 mile radius. Their fries have won several awards and their cheesesteaks are superior to Pat's or Geno's.
Check out their Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Food specials and just about every thing else you need to know are updated on their website.
Cheers! -
Review from Mikey I.
I'm going to have to bump this place up because a) I've had quite possibly the best burger I've had in the city here. b) They're having an Xmas in July event on 7/9 in which I'll be able to have some of my beloved Tröegs Mad Elf.
Not just that, but I also recalled the incredible service I got last time. I'm into beer, but all things considered still relatively a novice and the bartender I had on my first trip was really helpful in answering questions and offering small samples before I got a whole pint.
The potentially best burger in question: Black Angus Beef. Choose your toppings. Also, you know a place cares about their burger when they offer fried egg as a topping choice.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/16/2010
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Review from Jason C.
Philadelphia, PA
5/11/2010
Have you ever found yourself wandering aimlessly in a desert, or lost in a post-apocalyptic wasteland right out of a bad Kevin Costner movie, clinging to the distant hope of finding some semblance of an oasis before you die of thirst?
If so, you'll understand my first experience driving to the Grey Lodge, where I agreed to meet some friends who swore it was one of the best bars in the city. Though it's hardly in the city, and on the drive there I was consumed with doubt by the scenery outside my window, in the end, they were right.
In the gustatory middle of nowhere, the Grey Lodge stands completely alone in its diverse draft and bottle beer selection. The food gets the job done, too. The Cajun Fish Sandwich (tilapia, spicy mayo, and trimmings) goes great with a pale ale and the fries and onion rings are top notch.
Though I probably won't return anytime soon because it's a bit out of the way, I hope to get back to the Lodge someday. It's a great place to have a bro hangout, drink some great beer, and enjoy one of the very few spots the Northeast has to offer. -
Review from Tim E.
Philadelphia, PA
7/26/2011 9 Check-ins Here
A good local spot and a rarity for the area. This is one of the best beer bars in Philadelphia. They keep no standards on tap so don't get attached to any one beer. Odds are fair that it'll rotated out in a week or so. Check the website before you go to see what's on tap. They've also been stepping their game up lately as far as events go so look out for that as well.
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Review from Michael B.
Philadelphia, PA
8/16/2010
I stopped in a few days ago for the Friday the Firkinteenth event and had a blast. The place was packed, with a crowd of probably 50+ people hanging out on the sidewalk out front. Inside, though parts of the bar were denser than others, there was a surprisingly comfortable amount of space.
Getting my first beer proved just a little tough, but I was encouraged by a few super-friendly locals to shout and gesticulate wildly. It worked. After eventually getting a seat at the bar, ordering beers became much easier still. All the while, the service was really pleasant and fun. I also remember liking the music, though I'm not sure if it was a juke or an ipod. I seem to recall a Talking Heads -- Stevie B. -- Alice in Chains set. (Though, as happens every time I hear "Spring Love," I wished I'd been hearing Afroman's epic bildungsroman "Palmdale," which samples it so well.)
As I was pretty focused on the firkins, I didn't have a chance to really check out the rest of the Grey Lodge's beer selection (or food, for that matter.) But because of the fun experience there on Friday, I'll definitely be back. -
Review from Robert G.
Philadelphia, PA
9/11/2007
I have to agree with Kelly S. there for obvious reasons... The Grey Lodge is the BEST BAR in the NE. That's because there is no competition. It's great to be the best somewhere when you're the only one serving a rotating selection of top quality microbrews and serving up delicious food.... cheaply.
Anyone who is a beer geek knows the Grey Lodge. They have been there, quaffed pints, shot darts and chowed down on their Best of Philly handcut fries.
Having been born and raised in the NE, I come upon a lot of people that have never heard of the place. I tell them it's a block from the original Chickies&Petes and a world away. Seems everyone knows where Chickies is.
If you're tired of downing copious amounts of tasteless swill you call beer and want to belly up to a bar that is a diamond in the rough (and enjoy some delicious food you just don't find above Northern Liberties) than the Grey Lodge Pub is for you.
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Review from Lindsey T.
Philadelphia, PA
3/16/2009
I had heard rumblings of the Grey Lodge offering Sunday brunch, and was even able to find their brunch menu online. The brick oven baked french toast sounded amazing, so a friend and I showed up around 1pm... and were informed that they do not serve brunch. NOOOOOO. Okay, I thought it was a little strange that their website does not have their brunch menu, but I assumed maybe brunch was a new thing that hadn't been added yet. Nope. Apparently they served brunch for a bit and decided to nix it. Tear.
We decided to hang anyway - we were hungry and it's not like the NE is brimming with awesome brunch spots. The french dip I ordered was absolutely delicious. Piled high with roast beef & provolone, all gooey and juicy on a big warm roll and served with horseradish mayo on the side. The jus was a bit skimpy - I finished it not far into the 2nd half of my sandwich - but other than that, no complaints.
We shared a basket of their famed spicy fries and to be honest, these were kind of overrated. I don't know if the chef was feeling a bit heavy-handed that day or what, but there was just too much spice (and I'm someone who likes things way saltier/spicier than most). I mean, these things were dredged in seasoning like it was bread crumbs. They would have been great if it had been turned down a notch, so hopefully this was just a fluke.
My friend enjoyed her spinach salad enough but wasn't thrilled. Service was attentive & we got out of there for cheap - $19 not including tip. Good experience overall and I'm sure I'll be back because it isn't far from my house. Judging from the other reviews this is probably an excellent beer bar (I don't drink beer), but it's not worth making a hike to just for the food. Wish they'd bring back brunch, though! -
Review from Amanda F.
Philadelphia, PA
2/15/2010
I am not in the Northeast often, but when I am, it's usually because I am at the Grey Lodge. Considering the amount of things I have read about it in various magazines since then, I am always a little surprised that it's never particularly hard to find a table or a spot at the bar, even when it is at its most crowded. It's small but two-level, so that may alleviate some of the crush. The bartenders are fantastic--one of them put up with my beer-nerd boyfriend's intense questioning and struck such a friendly note that he wanted to say goodbye to the 'tender before we left! Table service has also been good every time we've been there, and the staff seem like they are just really enthusiastic about beer and telling people about it.
As for the beer selection itself, it's usually pretty awesome. There are over ten beers on tap usually, and they are often things that a lot of other places don't have. Occasionally, they will get a cask of something that only one or two other bars in the entire state will receive. It's THAT good. This winter was especially nice, because I am a huge fan of winter seasonal beers, which they had in spades. And there are even special and slightly silly events like Friday the Firkenteenth, where every Friday the 13th, the bar opens 13 or more firkins of various kinds. Pretty awesome indeed. The food is also great. I haven't ordered anything besides the buffalo chicken cheesesteak, fries, and once, onion rings, but I think it says something about that sandwich that I haven't wanted to.
Although it's a bit of a schlep, whenever we do make it out there (and I always mean to go more often), the Grey Lodge has never disappointed.Listed in: The Places I Go Out
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Review from Vincent P.
Philadelphia, PA
4/7/2009
Well, we stopped at the Grey Lodge Pub tonight for a quick bite with my wife and her sister from Cali and had a good meal along with some good beer. I had the roasted veggie sandwich while the ladies both had the chicken quesadilla. Both sandwiches were very good.
This place always has great beer. I went with the yards love stout while my sister in law was drinking the victory dark lager. The victory was a little better to my taste but it is just great that I can get these beer choices right here in my neighborhood. Highly recommended place to go to just have a couple beers and a little something to eat. -
Review from Steph H.
Philadelphia, PA
4/30/2011
Been here a few times with people from work. Pretty good pub grub with a nice atmosphere. We actually had out holiday party for work here in the winter and they were very accommodating. The upstairs is a really cool place to have a little function. Get the cheesesteak! It's the messiest most delicious thing I've had in a while!
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Review from Walter K.
6/14/2010
I'm rarely in the Northeast. But when I needed to take my car to Nick Schummer's shop, I used the trip to stop by the Grey Lodge. Many have said that this is one of the best bars in the city, and I hadn't given it more than a passing drink until this weekend.
It's hard to determine what is most notable about this bar. As many have remarked, the beer list is excellent. Eleven taps pour a good variety of styles and breweries. I started with a rare beer from Sierra Nevada: Charlie, Fred and Ken's Lager. It was an excellent beer. Grey Lodge also boasts one of the most impressive whiskey lists I've seen in Philadelphia.
I also love the atmosphere at this place. The bar is a large J shape that utilizes the space well. It's also generally busy with a motley mix of people. Whether its Northeasters drinking Bud, Mainliners, or snobby beer geeks, there's no judgement and everyone seems to be having a good time. I also remember remarking that the music here was awesome. Someone made some wise choices when stocking the jukebox. There are also several TVs on the first floor, and it's a good place to catch a Phillies game. To top it off, the mosaic of famous beer quotes in the bathroom is one of my favorite parts of the Grey Lodge.
The prices for everything are excellent. Even a few miles outside of center city Philadelphia the prices are lower than what I usually expect. I ordered a "surf and turf cheesesteak" a Philly cheese steak topped with shrimp, which was $9. It was standard, traditionally made cheesesteak, with the shrimp topping it off as a nice addition. I ordered a side of fries, a mix of potato and sweet potato, and these were good as well. Dan ordered and enjoyed the fish and chips. But both of us agreed that the food was good but nothing special. It's clear that the Grey Lodge does not approach their food menu with the same seriousness or care that do with their drink menu.
Bottom Line: For me, it's not worth making the trip to go to the Grey Lodge alone. The food is so-so, but the drinks, atmosphere and affordable prices more than make up the difference. Although I have no other bars to compare to, I'm sure this is one of the best in the northeast. -
Review from Jessica E.
Philadelphia, PA
8/4/2010 1 Check-in Here
Mmm...I love it when a gastropub has unique mayonnaises and dipping sauces! I had the fries with coconut curry sauce, which were quite tasty. I also ordered the Cajun fish sandwich, which was also very flavorful, although I think I have learned that I am not a big Cajun fish person. The food was very reasonably priced and I would much rather pay $7 for a sandwich and get to decide whether or not I want the fries than pay $10 and have automatic fries, as GL allows you to do. I was very pleased with the food.
Grey Lodge is widely known for their beer selection and famous for their Friday the firkenteenth events. I was able to try several new beers on tap, which were all top notch. They had a nice mix of local brews and other well known US brews.
Our server was very helpful and efficient, but he did seem a bit overloaded for a Wednesday. That did not really take away from the experience though. He was very generous in terms of giving samples of new beers, which I always appreciate! -
Review from James W.
Montgomery, PA
1/19/2010
Beer. Beer, beer, beer, beer, and more beer. If you want a beer pub, go to Grey Lodge. Simple as that. Extensive tap selection that is constantly rotating.
What I appreciate even more about this pub is the effort they put into letting their loyal patrons know what is being rotated in and out. (Attention Union Jacks: welcome to the 21st century!) With a blog comes an ACTIVE blogger and helpful information. Even if you live too far away to frequent this excellent pub subscribe to the blog just to brush up on your beer-geek knowledge.
I would comment on the food but I've only had their fries and they were a perfect compliment to the beer. Who needs food anyway? Beer!
My one and only complaint (and maybe I'm just getting old) but the music is sometimes REALLY loud downstairs. I like to converse over a beer without having to YELL AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS. -
Review from Jonathan F.
Philadelphia, PA
7/10/2011
Literally the only acceptable place to drink in northeast philly. Great beers, good service. Its pretty much the Standard Tap of Mayfair.
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Review from Christian H.
Philadelphia, PA
6/14/2010 1 Check-in Here
Grey Lodge has pretty good food, but I go here for the beer. The sheer variety of beers is astounding to say the least. Should you get hungry (after all, it is a bad idea to drink on an empty stomach) the fries here are wonderful and worth whatever price you'll end up overpaying.
I also tried the cheesesteaks here, but left unimpressed. The wraps and the fries are the sure things on Grey Lodge's menu, but the food is overpriced for what you end up getting.
Service here is often inconsistent, ranging from very polite and courteous to rude and apathetic. I recommend the Grey Lodge to anyone who wants to appreciate their beer instead of just get drunk. The beer here is too good and too expensive for that.
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Review from kristen m.
Philadelphia, PA
10/11/2010
I like this place alot. Besides the good beer, there is an awesome whiskey bar upstairs, the food is fantastic, and they are always having fun events. A must see if yr in or around mayfair.
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Review from Tony F.
Philadelphia, PA
5/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
Got there late for Friday the Firkinteenth, but still enjoyed the Grey Lodge Pub. Very lively, with Firkin-ites spilling out onto the sidewalk. Great food and beer, and above all, incredibly reasonable. Amazing what a 15 minute ride out of the city can do for your wallet!. They feature Polish Goodness pierogies, which were perfectly prepared with caramelized onions. Very generous sandwiches and drinks (even the high octane brews were served in pints.) Friendly service and patrons, and (mostly) good tunes playing. I look forward to sneaking in there on a quieter night to enjoy more of their uncommon beer selection.
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Review from Jim S.
Philadelphia, PA
1/19/2011
I can't believe these reviews. I've been there. The place is extremely clickish. If you didn't go to high school with everybody in the place, you could die of thrist.
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Review from Greg R.
Evesham Township, NJ
5/5/2011
One of my favorite bars in Philadelphia. The craft beer selection is always amazing! You always leave trying multiple beers you've never had before on draft. Their food is also great and there are always new specials to try. I usually stick with the spicy fries and cheese which is a good compliment to a nice heavy micro brew.
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Review from Sarah B.
Philadelphia, PA
2/13/2011
They have an amazing beer menu and my waiter was happy to recommend something. I've eaten here a few times and the food has always been good (the prime rib sandwich is awesome). Someone remarked that the portions were small, but I disagree: it's just that the average portion of every other restaurant has swelled to ridiculous proportions. Check out the cool tilework in the bathrooms.
