McMenamin's Tavern — Restaurant in Philadelphia

This is my most favorite tavern ever. Apart from the upsides of any tavern, McMenamin’s has hands down the BEST FOOD ever. I’m not much of a drinker (though I always appreciate a glass of their many great beers on tap, served at perfect temperature) - I honestly mainly go for their food. One always gets a great feed at McMenamin’s. They have some incredible chefs on their team, and one always leaves 100% satisfied. Apart from their great regular menu, there are delicious weekly specials, and it has become a tradition for Wednesday afternoons, to check what weekly specials they post online (specials run from Wednesdays through Tuesdays). The entire staff is great. They work together so well as a team, despite hectic times and a bunch of customers to wait on. The owner is a great guy too - it’s always a pleasure to see him there. It’s simply always a joy to go to McMenamin’s. Best tavern...

McMenamin's Tavern has a horrible track record with Philadelphia Food Inspectors. Just go on line and check it out. If you want food poisoning, then McMenamin's is the place to go. I ordered Salad, Mashed Potatoes and Hamburger and got the worst case of food poisoning you can imagine...Then to top off being gravely sick, when i spoke with the owner Peter, not only was he dismissive and laughed but said it was impossible as he was on vacation and really could not be bothered.

The kitchen is dirty and disgusting, the food is not properly stored at correct temperatures and often the cooks use their bare hands to put food on plates ... The beer taps are dirty and not cleaned as mandated by law on a regular basis creating perfect conditions to pass on dangerous bacteria.

Caveat Emptor.. Latin for "Let the Buyer beware" Service was good, nice enviornment but dangerous to eat...

I live in the area and have been going for years. McMenamin's was doing craft beer before it was cool and they get it; a consistently good selection. 17 taps.

The food is excellent. They have a core menu, you can't go wrong with the burger, wings or fish 'n chips. They also have a special menu that changes every Friday and offers some surprisingly inventive choices for what at first seems like just a neighborhood pub.

It can get loud at times, and crowded on Eagles game days. While loud, it is not vulgar or uncomfortable. You could bring your six year old daughter, wife or mother and feel comfortable.

The staff is great and most of them have been there for years; they get to know you pretty quickly.

They have maintained their level of excellence for decades without getting stale. A neighborhood treasure not...