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Dark Horse

421 S Second St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: (215) 928-9307
Dark Horse
Price:
$$
Cross Street:
Pine Street
Hours:
Mon 3pm-2:30am, Tue-Sun 11:30am-2am

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Dark Horse

Dark Horse - where pub food and gourmet inspiration collide.

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Located in the former Dickens Inn you will find the Dark Horse, a Society Hill restaurant and bar that pulls double duty as an old-fashioned watering hole and a fine dining destination for Philadelphians and tourists seeking culinary goodies.

The re-created three-story townhouse bursts with English atmosphere, creating mini-pubs that are accented by dark wood and vintage beer ads.

British pub grub has been skewed slightly to more modern cravings. Dishes such as hummus, grilled jerk-chicken skewers and paella are right at home next to the burgers and fries, the popular steak and mushroom and the fish and chips, battered with Guinness, of course. The Dark Horse is an old world comfort with a taste of the new.

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Editorial Review for Dark Horse – by Michael Alarcon

In Short
Little has changed since this bar was called Dickens Inn. The kitchen's quirky British fare has been intertwined with sophisticated American pub grub like grilled Portobello sandwiches, pulled pork barbeque and gourmet burgers. Entrees like bangers and mash definitely do justice to English cuisine, as does the large plate of fish and chips. Not hungry? Then just pop into one of the four bars upstairs and have a few pints of English or Irish suds.

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What To Drink

You can order beer by the yard.

User Reviews for Dark Horse

3 Star Rating: Average

04/10/2007 Posted by citycycler

I truly see this place as Philly's "Cheers". Paul, the Irish-owner never dissapoints. I have held parties here, brought friends from out of town and different "mixes" of people and we always leave having a great time. Try the Dark Horse Burger too, goes down well and is reasonably priced. Filled with young professionals and no South Street riff-raff. One of our favorite spots in the Socirty Hill area. Even better with the smoking ban!

Pros: Great all around

Cons: Parkin in that area is at a premium

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/16/2006 Posted by ilovefriedchicken

Great Fish n chips and shepards pie. The chicken quesadillas were good but not now. Great Beer selection and bartenders that know how to treat you right. What happened to the chicken cheesesteak? Also, no more english and scottish blokes spewing ciggarette smoke in your face! 4 thumbs up!

Pros: no more smoke! great bartenders. why goto kildaires?

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Editor's Review

This upstairs-downstairs series of mini-pubs attracts single malt-sipping couples and Guinness-guzzling dart teams.  See the full editorial review.

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What To Drink

You can order beer by the yard.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • Yes

Parking

  • Street
  • Lot

Hours

  • Mon 3pm-2:30am
  • Tue-Sun 11:30am-2am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Cuisines

  • Irish
  • English

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • Discover
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Gift Certificate

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Bar Scene
  • Fireplace
  • Group Dining
  • Brewpub

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