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 1. Mac's Tavern

226 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(267) 324-5507

Categories: Pubs, American (New)

Neighbourhood: Olde City

4.0 star rating
  8/19/2011

Heyooo!! It's always sunny @ macs tavern. Cute lil neighborhood bar with a casual vibe.

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 2. Cornerstone Brewing Company

70 W Main St
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 983-4520
4.0 star rating
  8/24/2011

The microbeer lover that I am, I had to stop here for dinner on my trip to Western PA/Ohio while visiting a friend. Although they didn't have wheat beers, they did have rye beers which I had never tried. Quite tasty I may say! My favorite drink was…More »

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 3. The Plough & The Stars

123 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 733-0300

Categories: Pubs, Irish

Neighbourhood: Olde City

4.0 star rating
  8/19/2011

One of my go-to olde city faves! Not too low key, but not too pretentious. Perfect.

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 4. Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

1460 Bethlehem Pike
North Wales, PA 19454
(267) 708-2000
5.0 star rating
  6/26/2011

I've been to the Media and West Chester Iron Hills but never to this one yet. Great seasonal beer! The "So cuttered" hoppy wheat was fantastic and only offered in this location, and named after Roy Halladay, a local Phillie. Very awesome spinach &…More »

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 5. Sarah Street Grill

550 Quaker Alley
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 424-9120
4.0 star rating
  7/21/2011

This place is a staple to the Stroudsburg area. A nice place to go when you want to get out for the night and have a decent meal. I've been here several times. Although I was reluctant to try sushi in a bar/pub atmosphere, I could not help myself. It…More »

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 6. Hooters

12207 Coastal Hwy
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 250-7081
2.0 star rating
  7/22/2011

Service and food here were mediocre at best. My order came out wrong (chicken cheesesteak instead of reg steak), wings were not that great (perhaps it's b/c I ordered them naked instead of breaded), and overall service was just ok. Don't get me…More »

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 7. Purple Parrot Grill

247 Rehoboth Ave
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 226-1139

Categories: American (New), Bars

4.0 star rating
  7/21/2011

Oh-so-scrumptious! Friendly and fun vibe overall. The place is definitely unique with the money hanging all over the ceiling. Great beers on tap!! Priced especially well during happy hour! Will come back here if I'm in the area again.

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 8. Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill

5311 Coastal Hwy
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 723-5565
5.0 star rating
  7/21/2011

What can I say, I was really impressed with this place. Went here with my parents and boyfriend to kick off the first night of our vacation in OCMD. We got a table so close to the bay (literally 2 feet), got here at the perfect time and watched the…More »

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 9. Siamsa Irish Pub

636 Main St
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-8434

Category: Irish

3.0 star rating
  7/12/2011

Pretty good Irish Pub with plenty of drinking madness and good-natured people. I've never had the food here, but I've never been disappointed in the drinks or service here. Probably one of the safest bests of Main Street Stroudsburg. Not that there…More »

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 10. The Green Turtle

101 S Boardwalk
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 226-2000

Category: Sports Bars

2.0 star rating
  7/12/2011

I went here on our trip to Rehoboth due to a few recommendations from friends, despite the 2 star rating that I found on Yelp. Coming here with higher expectations, I was disappointed to see the lack of atmosphere and service that this place had. The…More »

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 11. Primanti Brothers

46 18th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 263-2142

Categories: Sandwiches, Bars

Neighbourhood: Strip District

3.0 star rating
  7/12/2011

This place oozes Pittsburgh. Unhealthy food and lots of beer. All in all, a decent experience. I loved the sports pub atmosphere. I thought the food was just ok. I think I was looking to be blown away by the flavors of the french fries in the…More »

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 12. Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats

320 Rehoboth Ave
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 226-2739
3.0 star rating
  7/12/2011

Ok, so there are several layers to my review of Dogfish. Let's begin.

First and foremost, let's obviously start with the BEER. First tried the sampler and enjoyed all of the beer! AMAZING. I unfortunately did not try the straight up vodka they also…More »

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 13. The Field House

1150 Filbert St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 629-1520

Category: Sports Bars

Neighbourhood: Market East

2.0 star rating
  6/29/2011

Typical watering hole. Pretty big place with ample space to drink and mingle. Didn't try the food this time around. Atmosphere leaves something to be desired.

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 14. Eulogy Belgian Tavern

136 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 413-1918

Categories: Bars, Belgian

Neighbourhood: Olde City

5.0 star rating
  6/20/2011

HIDDEN GEM OF PHILLY. I've never seen a list of beers so long. The waitress was very knowledgeable about all of the beers on the list, and the beers were actually served in the correct glasses. Most of the menu items incorporated beer in some form…More »

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 15. Flanigan's Boathouse

113 Fayette St
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 828-2628
3.0 star rating
  6/29/2011

Came for "wing it wednesday" (10 free wings w/ a pitcher of beer) and had a good time here with friends. Got pretty packed in here as the night progressed! Great beer selections, both bottles and on tap. The food was pretty good, and I could see both…More »

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 16. Triumph Brewing Company

117 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-0855

Categories: American (New), Breweries, Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Olde City

4.0 star rating
  6/29/2011

Woop woop for good beer! I've been to many breweries, but this one definitely had the most modern feel out of them all in terms of furniture and atmosphere which was a nice change of pace. It fit right into the Old City vibe. Great beer and food all…More »

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 17. Detzi's Tavern

570 N Lehigh Ave
Wind Gap, PA 18091
(610) 863-9882
3.0 star rating
  6/24/2011

Good neighborhood restaurant. Never had a bad meal here. Never had a stellar meal here. Generally, good service. Sometimes it can get very crowded because, honestly, there's no many more places in the area to go! I'd rather eat at Scorecard a mile…More »

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 18. Cooperstown Brewing Company

110 River St
Milford, NY 13807
(607) 286-9330

Category: Breweries

4.0 star rating
  6/24/2011

This brewery is a little less touristy than I expected, and that was refreshing. We missed the tour, so we just did the tasting. The samples they gave were HUGE. That was fun :-) Poor old dog they have there was laying on the floor and had flies all…More »

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 19. Brewery Ommegang

656 County Hwy 33
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 544-1800

Category: Breweries

5.0 star rating
  6/24/2011

Ommegang did not disappoint. We did the tour, and the guide was really knowledgeable. It was a bit crowded in the tasting room, but we made quick friends. They also had food pairings they shared with us. We bought several beers to take home and share…More »

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 20. Original Hot Dog Shop

3901 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0435

Category: Hot Dogs

Neighbourhood: Oakland

5.0 star rating
  6/24/2011

So greasy, yet so satisfying. Can we say... hot dog with cheese and bacon? Dear lord. I had to detox for a week after this Pittsburgh trip (which included Primanti Bros, Haufbrauhaus, PNC Park Phillies vs Pirates, and other bars I can't remember). Is…More »

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 21. Chickie's & Pete's

1526 Packer Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 218-0500
5.0 star rating
  6/21/2011

Reasons why Chickie's and Pete's ROCKS MY SOCKS.

1) Crab fries with warm dipping cheese
2) Philly sports & their crazy-a$$ fans that I know and love (I am one of them)
3) Beer towers
4) Big screen tv's
5) CRABS and SHRIMP seasoned to perfection
6) Did I…More »

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 22. Jim's Steaks

469 Baltimore Pike
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-8400

Category: Steakhouses

4.0 star rating
  6/22/2011

Always get hooked up with extra cheese at this place. Although Geno's is my favorite, this is my boyfriend's favorite so I will represent him here. Not as big as the South Street Jim's, but when I want a Philly cheesesteak I don't really care about…More »

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 23. Kildare's Irish Pub

18 W Gay St
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 431-0770

Categories: Irish, Pubs

4.0 star rating
  6/22/2011

Typical pub grub and beer establishment. However, one beer in particular gives this place 4 stars for me. It's called the "Dirty Hoe" and it's a mix of Frambois Lambic and Hoegaarden (both of which were on tap there). A bit pricey at $8 a pop, but up…More »

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 24. Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh

2705 South Water St
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 224-2328

Category: German

Neighbourhood: South Side

4.0 star rating
  6/21/2011

Wish I would have come here at nighttime, as I hear people dance on the long wooden tables! That's my only regret! At least the accordian player was still doing his thing during our meal. Totally German place with authentic German food and great BEER…More »

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 25. Quotations

37 E. State St.
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-2515
3.0 star rating
  6/21/2011

Food is decent. Atmosphere is just okay. The beer selection is pretty good, though. Eating at the bar is probably my suggestion because you can talk to the bartenders about all of the cool beers they have. That's just my thing :-)

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 26. Jolly's Dueling Piano Bar

1420 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 350-2115

Categories: American (New), Lounges

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Avenue of the Arts South

4.0 star rating
  6/20/2011

I wish there were ratings for different categories... Let's keep it simple: Menu- basic and satisfying in general. Drinks- satisfactory. Entertainment- AWESOME! We came as a group and had a blast! I don't think I've laughed that hard in so long. My…More »

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 27. Sligo

113 W State St
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-5707

Category: Pubs

2.0 star rating
  6/21/2011

Blah. Food was just ok. Wish I was in the mood for beer because it looked like they had some pretty good selections. If I came back here, it would be strictly for the beer and NOT the food.

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 28. Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

30 E State St
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-9000
4.0 star rating
  6/21/2011

Always a safe bet. Great beer. Great food. Good service. It can get a little packed, so making reservations is a good idea. LOVE the sweet potato fries here, and so does my boyfriend. They come with 3 different dipping sauces- a spicy green sauce,…More »

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 29. Victory Brewing Company

420 Acorn Ln
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 873-0881
4.0 star rating
  6/20/2011

This beer-loving gal would have given 5 stars to Victory if it wasn't for the service we received one night from an extremely rude waitress (The story is too long to tell). Luckily, we were able to talk to the manager who gave us our meal and drinks…More »

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 30. Geno's Steaks

1219 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-0659
5.0 star rating
  6/21/2011

All time best cheesesteaks. "wiz wit." Sorry Pats fans. I'm all about the cheese on the bottom of my steak for whatever reason. Ah, the college memories of standing in this line at 2 am. I'm getting hungry just reminiscing about it.

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 31. Irish Pub

2007 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 568-5603

Categories: Pubs, Irish

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

3.0 star rating
  6/20/2011

This place is a safe bet. Decent food. Decent drinks. On weekends it can get pretty crowded and can be hard to find a seat anywhere. So, I usually just drink more until standing doesn't bother me as much :-)

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 32. Joclyn's

109 W State St
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-2102
2.0 star rating
  6/21/2011

Ok, so this is a dive. I've been here once after a stressful day of grad school. Those plastic cups of Miller Lite and bar popcorn were oddly comforting. Wine is not an option on the menu at this kind of place. The bartenders were not familiar with…More »

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 33. Drinker's Pub

1903 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 564-0914

Categories: Pubs, Gastropubs

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

2.0 star rating
  6/21/2011

Crowded college hangout filled with drunken college kids. I guess that explains why I was here every Thursday night during my college years getting drunk. Four years later, I recently tried to go back to relive the memories but it just wasn't…More »

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 34. New Deck Tavern

3408 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 386-4600

Categories: Pubs, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: University City

4.0 star rating
  6/17/2011

Upon arriving to college, my parents and I wanted to catch a bite to eat at the nearest food joint, and my RA at the time, Meghan Carr (follow her on Yelp!), recommended this place. College pub life at its best! It quickly became my all-time fave…More »

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 35. The Bards

2013 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 569-9585

Categories: Pubs, Irish

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

4.0 star rating
  6/20/2011

Super nice bartenders and just an all-around laid back atmosphere. Definitely an "Everybody knows your name" type of place. My friend and I used to go out every Wed night, but wherever we ended up going in the city that night, we'd always end our…More »

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 36. Score Card Bar & Girll

130 N Broadway
Wind Gap, PA 18091
(610) 863-5269

5.0 star rating
  6/20/2011 First to Review

Hometown favorite. The owner is super friendly, always coming up to talk to us whenever we're in.

My go-to menu choices: I usually get the wings w/ gold rush sauce on them, a chicken ceasar wrap, or the bistro wrap.

On weekends, they open up the other…More »

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