The Institute Craft Bar & Kitchen — Restaurant in Philadelphia

The beer might be good, but we wandered in there to drink hard alcohol and found ourselves drinking the weakest drinks ever made. I ordered shots and by my estimate, the shots were diluted somewhere between 50% and 60% dilution. It wasn't even a question. My friends drink was so weak he thought they forgot to put alcohol in it, but I watched the pour, a full shot was put into it. Whether that full shot was 60% water is debate-able.

I don't generally make accusations without proof, but when I (or anyone) order top shelf, you should have the sense to know that we probably know how hard it should taste and kick. I'd never go back to this place, no matter how good the atmosphere or food is.. the liquor is magically weak and...

Shady business dealings. I went in yesterday evening to purchase some beer to go. The bartender asked me if I wanted a six pack of all one flavor or a combination of flavors which would cost more. I asked for the less expensive option since I am not much of a beer drinker. After selecting the beer I wanted, he said he only had three left of that variety and asked if I would like him to make up the other three with some of his favorites. I said sure. At the end of this transaction, he ended up charging me the higher price even though the only reason I had a mixed variety was because they didn't have enough of a particular product. I was very disappointed given that it was my first time visiting this...

The space it’s self is pretty cool. Not a fan of the download your own menu. It was pretty empty when we got there and the service was slow but decent. The food was a average price for downtown but I suspect it’s much more of a beer place which I DIDNT have and can’t talk about. The steak was decent but a little small and stringy. The assorted vegetables were very scarce and not fully cooked. The real winner of my plate was surprisingly the Yuca fries which are the BEST I have ever had. Growing up in Puerto Rico I was taken immediately back home. They were light, crispy and not to salty and I would order a couple servings for take out even. Truly delicious. I’d go back but wasn’t called back if that...