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Surprisingly Great Food and Service.
From the reviews on Citysearch I went here expecting terrible service and greasy bar food and found it was quite the opposite.
Our waiter was very knowledgeable and responsive. The food was upscale and delicious. Try the crispy shrimp wraps - the mango sauce adds the perfect kick to this tasty app.
The only con was the loud music, but after you snuggle up close to your date in their comfy booths and kick back a few of the many delicious beers you'll be rocking out in no time.…
Good Local Bar. My girlfriend and I have been to Charlie's twice since I moved in the last two weeks. The Mezza appetizer is outstanding and the bartenders and beer selection are up to par with the rest of the Old City bunch. Very low key and relax...but very good food!…
Oasis off the beaten track.
Monday night, we stopped by to dry off during a storm and found a haven. I would never have noticed it on a sunny day and am so glad we stumbled into this quiet, quaint tavern. Our server/bartender
dished out towels and we settled down for a draft and some fantastic mediteranean food (they have a variety of food choices from American to Greek). With all the pushy servers we have seen during our trip here, it was a delight to have someone who was attentive yet gave us our space.
We will be going back next time we are in the Philly area.…
Great place...but dark.. I completely disagree with other negative reviews on this site. The staff is friendly and helpful and I've been going to this place for some time now and observed how the staff treats others so I'm not sure of the level of sobriety of some of the other reviewers of this bar, at least as it extends to their ability to right a cogent. adequate, and informed review. The food is very good and the staff is friendly, outgoing and knowledgeable about the beer and other products for sale. My only complaints have to do with the incredible darkness of the place, which can be offputting unless it is in winter. Also, the hours are a bit limited (why not lunch hours?) and they could also do with more forceful advertising. I don't think they get enough business because they are tucked away in a dark and unwelcoming locale. More street appeal would help them greatly. Other than that criticism I highly recommend Charlie's.…
Move on! Lots of other bars in Old City!. Beware! Poor service, unfriendly and unknowledgable staff. If you are going to bartend it is generally good to know what selection of beers and hard ciders you have available, unless you work at Charlie's. There is a $15 minimum for credit cards so this is not the place to stop into for a couple of beers to relax if you aren't carrying cash. Oh, but not to worry, if you don't reach the minimum charge, they will simply tip themselves, generously, to make up the difference. Keep your receipt, you will need it later for the bank dispute...…
