Standard Tap
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: (215) 238-0630
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- New Market Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Neighborhood Bar 2006, Bar Menu 2004
- Hours:
- Daily 4pm-2am
Editorial Review for Standard Tap – by Lauren McCutcheon
In Short
Cozy American pub features dim lighting, big wooden booths and a decent jukebox. Patrons include neighborhood artists, families with baby carriers and anyone who eschews high-maintenance bar crowds. Local microbrews (Dogfish Head, Victory and Yards) complement grilled cheese and roasted veggie sandwiches, fries and lightly battered smelts. Most come for thick burgers. Others enjoy fresh seafood, including chilled scallop and citrus salad. Homemade granola and yogurt, omelets and bloody marys are served for weekend brunch.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasCheck the chalkboard for the latest local brews from Victory, Stoudt's, Dogfish Head and Sly Fox.
When to GoLess crowded but no less delicious is Sunday brunch, where you'll stuff yourself with banana pancakes and massive bloody marys.
Know Before You GoCanines and children are welcome, though the bar does tend to get smokier and louder as the night goes on.
User Reviews for Standard Tap
01/26/2007 Posted by kjrburg
As a passionate lover of beer and burgers, the Standard Tap is absolutely one of my favorite spots in Philly. Always a fantastic selection of local brews that are served by the most knowledgable bartenders I've encountered. Just tell them what kind of beer you're in the mood for and they'll do the rest. They've never done me wrong. The Standard Burger literally tastes as if It was made by God himself. It's common knowledge in these parts that this is the best burger in Philly. Even the mushrooms on the burger are incredible! Put it this way, my father loved it,and he doesn't like anything. The crowds usually a friendly mix of local blue-collar and professional types. I've also had many interesting conversations with out-of-towners.
Pros: food,beer,atmosphere
Cons: no TV
11/18/2006 Posted by lilkel8267
So maybe you're not feeling so well on Saturday or Sunday morning, and all you really want to do is chill out with some excellent traditional american brunch fare and maybe have a hair-of-the-dog mimosa. Standard Tap is the place to do it: not too bright, not too loud, and not overwhelmingly busy, with food that's fresh and flavorful without trying too hard.
Pros: Dog-friendly and kid-friendly (with a responsible clientele, so no worries)
