the Plough & the Stars
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 733-0300
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Between Second and Chestnut streets
- Best of Citysearch:
- Irish Pub 2004, Fireside Dining 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-1am, Sat-Sun 10:30am-1am
Message from the Plough & the Stars
Modern Irish restaurant and pub in a restored Old City space
- Live Traditional Irish Music
- Free Wireless Internet
- Weekend Brunch
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Editorial Review for the Plough & the Stars – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Located in the historic Corn Exchange Building, this Irish pub's slate floors and 24-foot-high ceiling make it clear that gentlemen in backward-facing ball caps won't be welcome. The bar area is expansive enough to accommodate a crowd without bugging diners, but have dinner early if you're looking for peace. If you're coming for just a drink, grab a stool by the fireplace.
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Insider Tips
When to GoEnjoy the raised waffle station for brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 9:30am to 3:30pm; don't miss traditional Irish music sessions on Sundays from 4pm to 8pm.
User Reviews for the Plough & the Stars
03/14/2008 Posted by marsala
My friends and I stumbled upon this place in October, and loved the way it looked inside, so we grabbed a little table by the fireplace to have a few drinks. They had a nice special cocktails list for the season and each of us got a different drink - all were fantastic. We went again a few weeks ago and they had an updated St. Patrick's Day style drink list, and all the ones we tried were great! Although we haven't tried the food there, we love the way that we can go in and relax by the fireplace with a few drinks. Both times were during the week (a Wednesday and a Thursday night) so I'm guessing the same might not be true for a Saturday. Drinks were a little pricey, but this IS Philadelphia. Definitely hope to try the food soon!
Pros: fireplace, ambience is great, cocktails
Cons: pricey, semi-hard to find
01/14/2008 Posted by betsyhunter
We had visited The Plough for a private birthday party, after we walked around the block, we finally stumbled upon it. There was a cocktail hour until the guest of honor arrived and the drinks were very expensive. Dinner was ordered from the prefix menu and was served around 10:00 pm. The food was presented very well and it was very appetizing worth the $$. I didn't get the whole Irish pub feel, especially when a d.j arrived and the thumping of the music filled the bar. At this point noone at the birthyday party could converse because noone could hear one another. When 11:00 rolled around, it was standing room only and patrons were dancing where they were standing. It was very difficult to get from one side of the bar to the other and felt as if I was being stampeded. It seems as if the allowable capacity by the fire marshall had been maxed out. This would not have my establishment on choice to hold an adult intimate birthday party. I would not recommend visiting The Plough in the Stars during the late hour if you are not into the "club" scene.
Pros: parking, good service, good food
Cons: drinks are pricey, club feel, no dance floor, anbience
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