(215) 238-1222
46 S 2nd St
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
39.9487
-75.1442
Neighborhoods: Center City, Center City East
What People Are Saying About Brownies Irish Pub
The Editor
Tara Nurin
Citysearch
In Short – This Irish pub bills itself as a respite from the glam scene that is most of Old City, and with the exception of Friday and Saturday nights when the fraternity crowd takes over, it is. Local selections and Irish standards are king among the 14 seasonally rotating taps, with frequent appearances from Victory, Philadelphia Brewing Company and Troegs Guinness, Harp and Smithwick's are old time regulars, but theres always room left over for little known selections, as well.
09/20/09
worst pub experience on the crawl
by broodman
My friends and I all had a philly pub crawl and stopped her last. The bar was empty so we proceeded to play a round of pool on the pay table.
After half the game the bartender started badgering us quite rudely because not all of us got drinks and some only soda.
There are plenty of pubs to find in Olde City..unless you want to be heckled, I would find somewhere else to go.
- Pros: the partons werent as rude as the staff!
- Cons: rude, badgering staff
09/04/06
Old city's most comfortable and unpretentious pub
by coolbreezeken
Brownie's is like an oasis in the Old City desert of swank bars/clubs. There's no need to try and impress anyone here as the place itself is unassuming and has a very comfortable vibe. The beer selection is top notch and changes regularly. The bartenders are also really cool people and do a great job with the music they play on their i-pods (over the last few months we've heard everything from Jimmy Cliff to Horton Heat to Johnny Cash to Zeppelin). My wife works in Old City and this is our favorite spot to stop in for a couple of beers before heading home, and Saturday afternoons and early evenings are great for college football too. For those who don't need all the flash and attitude Brownie's rocks.
- Pros: great beer selection, bartenders, vibe
- Cons: none come to mind
01/18/03
Overrated!
by klo1335
Everytime I go to Old City I go to Brownies, you think I would learn. Its always too crowded, althought everything is crowded in Old City...I just didn't like it. There is no other way to explain in.
The Details on Brownies Irish Pub
Know Before You Go:
People who now take the smoking ban for granted should be aware that smokers can light up here after 6 pm.
The Extras:
Brownie's serves a tavern-style lunch every day until the kitchen closes at six pm.
Look Good:
There is a strict "No Crap on Tap" policy, meaning you can order a bottle of mass-produced American lager but you won't find it in the keg.
Save Money:
All Philadelphia Brewing Company beers are $3.50 during Phillies and Eagles games.
Category:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes; after 6 pm
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