1601
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: (215) 218-3840
- Cross Street:
- Tasker Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat-Sun 3pm-2am
Editorial Review for 1601 – by James Zeleniak
In Short
Once upon time in South Philly immigrants flocked her from Italy and Eastern Europe. Today, refugees from Center City come seeking affordable digs and bumped up square footage. Enter 1601, a hip and modern space that feels more like Northern Liberties than points south. Come for the post-modern bar menu (Moroccan Burrito anyone?), sophisticated beer list (Troegs, Flying Fish, Dog Fish Head) and well-considered, affordable wines. Great tunes, a convivial vibe and friendly staffers add to the mix.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodNo Wife Beaters (that's a quote from the owners).
Save MoneyKnock back $2 drafts during Eagles games and take a buck off all drafts during whenever the NFL is on.
Happy HourSo nice they're doing it every night from 5-7pm.
The ExtrasThere's lots of them: free wireless hookups, Kinky Quizzo: Third Thursday of the month and Indie Movie Night on Wednesdays.
When to GoLive lounge acts every last Tuesday of the month at 10:30pm
On The MenuOver 1601's Chocolate Lava Cake and a glass of Austrian Zweigelt (red).
User Reviews for 1601
12/13/2006 Posted by askthechf
My first experience with "1601" was Saturday, December 9, 2006 when manager Dave and his staff hosted the East Passyunk Avenue (EPX) Civic Association after its 10th Street cleanup event - fellow EPX-ers swept and polished 10th Street from Tasker to Snyder. Dave greeted us EPX-ers and happily posed for photos with our group. We were tired, dirty and cold, and Dave provided us with a place to rest, relax, nosh on bagels and schmeer, and chat with our fellow South Philly neighbors. Some stayed for lunch, including myself and was I glad I did. I order the butternut squash risotto and it was fabulous! Please check out "1601" -- fun and friendly, neighborhood bar/restaurant!
Pros: Cozy, neighborhood bar with fabulous food
Cons: Parking might be an issue but hey, it's South Philly!
12/09/2006 Posted by tasker
i went to this place for the first time last weekend and wondered how i've gone this long without it...the food was amazing and way affordable.(unlike a certain new neighborhood spot i had been frequenting)...the staff was young and layed back without being neglectful of the customers. the beer selection was great, the music was good and they have a 42' plasma tv....i found a new favorite bar
Pros: great food and service
Cons: no smoking
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