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Royal Tavern

Pub, Burger Joint, and Wings Joint$$$$

Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia

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Royal Tavern

8.8^/10

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Ranked #7 for burgers in Philadelphia
"The Chicken Frankie wrap is amazing."(3 Tips)
"Tempeh club is great for dinner ... and tomorrow's lunch!"(3 Tips)
"There’s also a pretty wicked vegan sloppy joe for non-meat eaters."(3 Tips)
"Get the Angus Burger!"(5 Tips)

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Frank NeillMarch 29, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Best Fries in town...Garlic Mayo makes 'em. And, great beers on tap. The coolest wait staff is merely a bonus
DrinkPhilly.comFebruary 17, 2011
Enjoy happy hour from 4-6pm on M-F with1/2 priced draft & $3 well drinks! Check out our article! Read more
Philadelphia MagazineDecember 5, 2011
The kind of classic Passyunk bar you might one day have no problem belligerently wake up in. Read more
Alison TMay 26, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Tater tot scramble, can't go wrong!
Jessica Walsh-JadachJune 5, 2015
Best nachos ever! And I know nachos.
Steve KlabnikMay 14, 2018
Lots of veggie friendly food!
Dave WalkAugust 13, 2014
Grilled cheese is always great
Amy D. K.January 21, 2011
I can't help but get their chicken sandwich everytime I'm here. With tator tots and extra malt vinegar mayo.
Catherine ZOctober 21, 2012
Barbecue beef brisket omelete is phenomenal.
Dave McMahonJanuary 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Stay clear of the ginger ale. It tastes like a combination of a forest fire and cough syrup.
Shereef ZakiJanuary 9, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Everyone loves the burger and it's great but the chicken sandwich is pretty amazing.
Kimberly ColemanMarch 27, 2011
Amazing bacon vodka bloody mary...just the right amount of everything!
April DuncansonMay 20, 2012
Been here 50+ times
I dream about the banh mi. Order it!!
Taryn ZychalOctober 9, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The Arnold Palmer is TO DIE FOR. try it.
K FrameJune 5, 2011
The tofu scramble is delicious. Friendly servers too!
Râna AltıparmakOctober 23, 2014
Burgers best in Philly
Matt McQuadeJuly 14, 2012
Great sea urchin ceviche!
Alex WhitchurchMay 3, 2010
The Bloody Mary I had was served with a pickle instead of a celery stalk. A mouthful of pickle seeds can be a bit... off-putting.
Susan HarnerOctober 21, 2014
Amazing burger
Jon MacchioJuly 23, 2009
Been here 5+ times
have the Tempeh Club and a beer or two. Immediately afterwards race cross town, bonus points for not passing out in a food coma.
Pris MartinAugust 9, 2014
Best burgers ever!!
Cookie CilibertiAugust 17, 2012
Burgers are the best!!!
Mike SomerMarch 31, 2012
Try the burger! So effing gooood!
Kate CampbellDecember 27, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Get the burger. Seriously.
Lou PotterOctober 10, 2010
Been here 50+ times
amazing brunch choices including bacon vodka bloody mary
Alessandro BraidottiDecember 10, 2009
Been here 5+ times
I like to start with a good beer and finish with $2 pbrs. Can't beat that price, son!
Dave WalkSeptember 6, 2014
Grilled cheese never disappoints
Jen RobinsonDecember 30, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Best burger in town.
PhillyPosts.comJuly 7, 2011
Great food! Be sure to drop a Royal Review! Read more
kocoMarch 20, 2009
Been here 10+ times
incredible, amazing... the best cheeseburgers in the universe. they have gouda on them, possibly crack as well.
James G.October 12, 2011
Best smelling bathroom in the whole city.
Kyle ZiebaApril 5, 2015
Bloody marys
Sara C.March 5, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The Chicken Frankie wrap is amazing.
jd korejkoSeptember 22, 2010
Bacon wrapped Tator tots and tilapia tacos!!! Omnom!!!
Brie aka BreezyApril 27, 2013
Don't order the pork bacon.
Nkoli ASeptember 16, 2011
Try the angus burgers
FoodspottingJanuary 16, 2011
Try the Cod Fish and chips
Reverend Uncle JerryFebruary 2, 2013
They don't like when you put freebird on repeat on the jukebox.
April DuncansonSeptember 18, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Tempeh club is great for dinner ... and tomorrow's lunch!
Jon ConnorFebruary 13, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Ask Brian about Desean and Table 5.
Stefanie SpatolaMay 6, 2010
Best dive bar, great food, and fries!
Evan JohnsonJuly 28, 2010
Try the fries, very good.
John MullenJuly 28, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Nicest bar staff in town!
Kara LaFleurAugust 21, 2009
Been here 25+ times
the specials at royal are always amazing!
PhillyPosts.comApril 2, 2010
Chicken curry wrap is amazing!
blakeJanuary 31, 2011
Been here 5+ times
the best bloodys!!
Chris EvansFebruary 3, 2010
Vegan sloppy Joe is a winner.
Howard FrankelMay 12, 2010
Tempeh sandwich...mmmmmm
CatJuly 9, 2010
HEYO I'M BEHIND YOU
Mark RiggsOctober 22, 2011
Horrible service

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