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(Now Closed)Pub and Gastropub$$$$
Center City West, Philadelphia
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Philadelphia MagazineJanuary 3, 2012An indie Irish pub with a solid menu and real Irish people managing it and working the bar. Go if you want something to eat with all those drinks or just to get some work done (thanks to free wi-fi).- Philadelphia MagazineDecember 2, 2011One of the few authentic Irish pubs with a real, authentic Irish staff. Why not enjoy the free wifi and get some work done while you slug down your Guiness? Read more
Jeremy CDecember 28, 2014Great joint to watch a soccer match on the weekend. Chill vibe, great selection of draft beers and step above typical Irish pub fare. Try the "Amish chicken" sandwich.
Eat Drink & Be PhillyJune 20, 2012Saturday & Sunday mornings just got better. Watch English League Champions Soccer or European Club Rugby and enjoy imported drink specials while you do. A little hair-of-the-dog maybe?- Eat Drink & Be PhillyJuly 30, 2011Saturday & Sunday mornings just got better. Watch English League Champions Soccer or European Club Rugby and enjoy imported drink specials while you do. A little hair-of-the-dog maybe? Starts Aug. 7th
Why go to Irish Pub when you can be served by real Irish publicans. They have a great happy hour and good food too.
DrinkPhilly.comFebruary 17, 2011Check out happy hour from 5-7pm Mon-Sat and get $5 Guinness, Harp, Smithwicks, House Wine, Stoli Martini or Cosmo! Also try $3 Miller Lites/Yuengling Lagers all day, every day!
Julie ChapmanOctober 19, 2013The staff have authentic Irish accents. So dreamy! :) (Great place too!)
John WhiteSeptember 1, 2012Dorean is the nicest waitress and the food was fantastic. Definitely coming back!
This is a legit Irish pub, the bartenders from Cork are awesome!
Visit PhillyMarch 23, 2012Knock back a Guinness and test out your throwing arm with a game of darts.
- Get all your EPL games & Champions leagues all season long here at The Bards.
- $4 20oz Pints of Heineken during All Live EPL, Champions League and Rugby games.
I just came back from Ireland, and this is just like being there again. :)
- No quizzo on Tuesday, only Thursday nites from 10.15pm
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The Bards Irish Bar
2013 Walnut St (btw 20th and 21st Sts on Walnut)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
United States
Philadelphia, PA 19103
United States
The Bards is an authentic Irish Bar, off Rittenhouse Squre. We serve Irish & American food, & carry a range brews. Great for happy hour, lunch & dinner!
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Tue, Thu–Fri
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Wed
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–2:00 AM
(215) 569-9585
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 7.2
"You'll have a great time here. Great staff, food, and beer selection"
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"Friendly staff, decent food, great prices. Everything you want in a good dive bar. Great place to meet friends and hang for a bit. Cheese steaks are good."
Doug Bauder - 7.5
"Incredible mimosa carafes and at night the place is a ton of fun!"
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- 6.1
"Mary is great! Hey also have really good food - I'd recommend a panini or mini pierogis."
Liz Rattray - 8.2
"Purchased Reserved Seat, sat right in front of the stage. All three comedians were great. Only bad thing is they don't serve Miller Lite! Would def go again!"
Debbie Bailey - 8.7
"The de rigeur is delish! As are the fried shrimp, the pickled tomatoes, & the pulled pork sandwich."
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