National Mechanics
American Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Center City East, Philadelphia
Has a stamp of approval from visitPA and Philadelphia Magazine
"Good place to dance and knock back an Obama Bomb!"(7 Tips)
"Enjoy quizzo and karaoke during the week"(4 Tips)
"MYO Bloody Mary bar = awesome."(7 Tips)
"You can't go wrong with their veggie burger!"(15 Tips)
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Rachel BrownAugust 13, 2014Any type of absinthe drink! The creme brulee is delicious. Awesome place, sweet decorations. Good place to hang with all types of people! Friendly staff. Love the decor!!
Krystal H.October 14, 2018Love that they accommodate Meetup groups for science on tap. It has to be a giant pain for the wait staff but nearly all of them maintains friendly and helpful demeanor anyway.
Chelsea C ☀November 1, 2013Try the Obama bomb. If you have good taste, you won't be disappointed. If you were an 80's or 90's kid, you'll also dig the music selection. Some old mixed with the new and loooud!- Lauren SmithSeptember 17, 2017Cool old building with a darkened but relaxed interior. Bloody Mary bar is a little kitschy but still good and reasonably priced ($10 for pick your own rim, liquor and accoutrements)
- Krystal H.October 14, 2018Love that they accommodate Meetup groups for science on tap. It has to be a giant pain for the wait staff but nearly all of them maintains friendly and helpful demeanor anyway.
- Krystal H.October 14, 2018Love that they accommodate Meetup groups for science on tap. It has to be a giant pain for the wait staff but nearly all of them maintains friendly and helpful demeanor anyway.
Vivek VenkatramJune 30, 2017Set in the former Mechanics National Bank building in Old City, this bar/restaurant looks great from the outside and sports an eccentric but warm atmosphere inside.
$6 burgers/veggie burgers during happy hour. Perpetual happy hour on Yuenglings ($3). You can easily spend very little or live like a hip king here. Awesome brunch, too.
Men's Health MagNovember 8, 2011They built this bar inside the walls of the old National Mechanics Bank. 18 taps. A great whiskey list. Most adventurous, but crazy good, things to order? Bacon vodka or jalapeno tequila, straight up.
Jeremy FergusonJuly 14, 2014Amazing cocktails, delicious food, and very friendly servers. Loved this place! Try the veggie burger, even if you aren't vegetarian!
Theodore PapanestorosJune 23, 2018Nice place for a drink or a dinner. Great area. Very interesting and cozy environment.
Meg FeganJune 11, 2015Frito pie (limited edition) was fabulous!!! Both of my kids loved their meals and the crab cake sandwich was great too!
David RosenbloomNovember 24, 2014Awesome plantain chips and pretty solid selection of beers on tap. Fish & chips is pretty freaking rad as well.
Visit this historic Old City bar, which the techie community loves so much it's like a modern day Cheers -- where everyone knows your Twitter name!
John PennerFebruary 16, 2015Cool bar in a beautiful old building. Unpretentious place to have a beer in a very touristy area.
Philadelphia Science FestivalApril 8, 2013Science on Tap presents its third annual PSF Science Quizzo. Teams square off to answer tidbits of science trivia in this all-out battle for top scientific prowess. Mon. April 22, 6-8pm. Free Read more
Melissa VMay 18, 2013I expected something different....its a large room with 2 single coed bathrooms tucked in a corner that you need to fight your way to through the crowd. its dark and very Edgar Allen poe in there.
Ro JAugust 5, 2014Must do if you're in Philly. Great beer selection and their cheese platter is amazing!
Ryan TimkenAugust 3, 2012Go at night to get the cool experience. Best Tom Collins - love watching the big screen especially during the Olympics. London 2012!!!
Ask for a round of Apple Whiskey shots - I've been told it's made in-house. It's full of cinnamon goodness that will definitely warm you up on a cold night.
Netta PJanuary 1, 2012veggie burger is made with fresh veggies & is delish with the egg on top. (and I eat meat, too! prefer their veggie burger!)- Reinhold ResidentialAugust 31, 2012Enjoy quizzo and karaoke during the week and an amazing DIY bloody mary station & brunch on the weekends in a former bank building from 1837.
- Amy ShellhammerJanuary 19, 2012If you're in the area on a weekend, stop here for Sunday brunch. MYO Bloody Mary bar = awesome. Also, try the skillets or the Eggs Maryland.
Visit PhillyJanuary 12, 2012If you're not easily offended... head to National Mechanics on Wednesday nights at 8:00 p.m. for Pub Quiz hosted by a foul-mouthed Irishman. Filthy team names are strongly encouraged. Read more- Visit PhillyNovember 29, 2010Try throwback menu items like corn dogs or the “Frito Taco Extravaganza” — a split-open bag of Frito’s topped with a heavenly medley of chili and cheddar cheese.
Brendan RastetterAugust 23, 2014Great beer selection! Only place I know that regularly has La Fin Du Monde.
richard sheppardMay 13, 2018The pretzels 👍Was there last year and it was a 10/10, now it’s a 4/10,, or just a bad day? Mooshy gooey veggie burger, oddly dry sawdust French fries!!! Beer was cold!! Burlesque show was Hilarious
Brian SearlOctober 17, 2010Great atmosphere and unofficial "tech" crowd hangout. Inside a really cool old bank building. Download the iPhone "Remote" app and control their jukebox without leaving your seat!
Being a Texan, I love the Frito Pie! Great tasting, fun to eat, and brings back memories of summer days as a kid at the pool and my brothers little league games.
Francesca KrihelyApril 10, 2012Please host your event here! Paul is awesome and the food is superb. Ask for the filet mignion skewers.
Philadelphia MagazineAugust 15, 2012During the week from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. get $6 National burgers, veggie burgers and drink specials. Read more
Ask for the off-menu sausage, egg and cheese (American) breakfast sandwich at brunch.
Melisandre AnimatorAugust 21, 2016Brunch bloody Mary bar kicks ass and the service is always on point!
- Anthony MartinJanuary 25, 2010Veggie burgers are delish. This upcoming Sunday should be a lot of fun - rub-a-dub Sunday (f*ck up ur Monday) ... $2 beers and great tunes - does it get better?
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National Mechanics
22 S 3rd St (btwn Market & Chestnut)
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Tue–Sun
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
(215) 701-4883
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
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Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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