City Tavern
(Now Closed)American Restaurant$$$$
Center City East, Philadelphia
Has a stamp of approval from visitPA and Philadelphia Magazine
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HISTORYJanuary 3, 2013Established in 1773, City Tavern once was frequented by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and other notable figures of the American Revolution era.
Terry TerronesAugust 5, 2013Nice atmosphere. The foods a bit bland and its a bit cliched but its worth a stop for the beers.
Eat Drink & Be PhillyFebruary 29, 2012Seafood Melange is a great started, who ever is on gar mange cares for his work, thank you Chef!
Philadelphia MagazineJanuary 12, 2011The menu offers historical dishes like pepperpot soup and “Martha Washington-style” turkey pot pie. Read more
Laura G AdamsSeptember 26, 2010Get the sampler- great beer variety, plenty to drink and reasonably priced.
Caroline JaneMay 29, 2011Seasonal beverages (such as wassail and shrub) from the 1700s. Where else can you find this?!
The porter is great. Also try the cut tavern warmer. It's amazing!
The Alexander Hamilton ale is perfect after a hot summer day of sightseeing.
Rizzo SutariaApril 12, 2010Get the colonial ale sampler but know that the general washintons porter will be the best
Mike StraubAugust 8, 2014Told us 10 minutes. After 40 minutes of waiting we left. :-/ Unique menu and atmosphere tho.
Jason KnappJuly 25, 2010Jefferson's ale is best in my opinion. Hamilton's is also good and hoppy. Franklin's is too sweet.
Jeff OllisOctober 16, 2010get the. George Washington Porter. George knew how to take care of his men.
Paige CatronJuly 5, 2011Ok great food except they fry rabbit umm that is rude! And very slow and we complained about the slowness and they didn't do anything
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Permanently closed (Show more)
- Thu–Fri
- 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Sat
- 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 1:00 PM–7:00 PM
(215) 413-1443
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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