New Deck Tavern
(215) 386-4600
3408 Sansom St
Philadelphia,
PA
19104
39.9535
-75.1923
Neighborhoods: West Philadelphia, University City
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In Short
Thanks to its location in the Samson Commons, the New Deck Tavern boasts a steady stream of UPenn students. Unfortunately, the tavern's Irish identity--walls covered with Irish memorabilia, Guinness signs and maps of the Emerald Isle--gets lost amid the drinking, laughing and smoking college crowd. There are plenty of beers on tap, and a good variety of scotches and whiskies help make an evening out with the gang a merry one.
User Reviews
DrexAlum2005
April 08, 2009
The food, beer, bartenders & bouncers are great. Its an awesome chill bar to go to in University City. The only downside is that the owner got rid of the specials her dad had in place and really badly wants to run New Deck like an Old City bar rather than a bar that should cater to college kids. Some things the owner/manager could change: No pitchers until 3pm, bring back the specials that bring college kids in the door & most importantly stop walking around looking upset. If my Dad gave me his bar to run, I'd be a heckofa lot happier than this woman appears to be, especially around the people who pay for her lifestyle.
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Anonymous
November 18, 2008
New Deck, being so close to UPenn and Drexel, is a college-town pub with an Irish theme and tends to be somewhat hit or miss. The hosts and hostesses are often rude and difficult to deal with, especially if you have more then 2-4 people in your party and the waitstaff isn't particularly attentive. However, the bartenders are fantastic -- they are very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about their craft, from perfect pours to drink suggestions. As an aside, most, if not all of them, are from Ireland or the UK. As such, I recommend trying to get a seat at the bar. The bar has a very nice selection of liquor, especially whiskeys, as well as a diverse selection of beers, including Irish/UK imports, American macro- and midi-brews, and various regional micro-brews (eg. Dogfish Head 90 IPA). Food is a pretty standard Pub combination of Irish and bar food. I've had most of the appetizers and they are good, but none stand out, with the possible exception of the Nachos, which were very unspectacular, but then again, this is not a cantina, so I can't say I was suprised. The crowd tends to be mostly students, as well as some faculty and staff from the local collages. Overall this is not a bad place to meet someone for a beer after work or a drink later, but only if you can get a seat at the bar.
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October 12, 2008
My friends and I were regulars at this bar throughout college. They have great food and drink specials, a lively atmosphere, and attentive service. Check out their schedule of events for things such as karaoke and quizo. Try their cheese fries - they are best I have ever had!
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The Extras:
Quizo takes place on Monday and Wednesday evenings starting at 10pm, with questions read over a loudspeaker as teams battle it out over a sweet bar credit. Be sure to get there early--it gets very crowded.
What to Eat:
The kitchen serves up large plates of nachos, fries or chicken strips.
Category:
Restaurants, Nightclubs, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Pubs, Taverns
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
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Smoking Permitted:
Yes
