(215) 386-4600
3408 Sansom St
Philadelphia,
PA
19104
39.9535
-75.1923
Neighborhoods: West Philadelphia, University City
What People Are Saying About New Deck Tavern
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
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.
04/08/09
Great Food, Awful Owner
by DrexAlum2005
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.
- Pros: Food, Beer Selection, Atmosphere
- Cons: Owner doesn't get that the customers pay for her lifestyle
04/05/07
Put the Happy in Happy Hour
by m_raven415
This was the second institution that my friends and I always frequent for Happy Hour while going to UPenn. They don't usually accept reservations for Happy Hour so come early before the crowd to get a table. There are plenty of beers on tap but my personal favorites are the Guiness mixes especially the Guiness and Black. Try them and I'm sure you will find a favorite too. Everything on the appertizer section of the menu is half off during Happy Hour, so our bill always come out pretty cheap. We usually go for the wings.
- Pros: Happy Hour, Guiness
- Cons: long wait
10/30/06
Lame American "Pub" Atmosphere
by rdefinite
Went to school around New Deck and only ended up there more then once because I was dragged. Your typical college crowd, which for the most part is a bad things when people who traditionally can't handle their beer get a little out of hand. Most night it's pretty loud and noisy, and the drink specials and gimmicky uninspired even nights keep 'em coming. Karaoke night especially is horrible and noisy, and not only because of the singers. It's one of the few choices in the area, so I'm sure you'll only end up there because you have little other choice or are sick of Mad Mex. Steer clear if you can.
- Pros: Drink Specials
- Cons: Crowd, Noise
The Details on New Deck Tavern
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.
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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