Tank Bar
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 546-4232
Ratings & Reviews Summary for Tank Bar
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User Reviews for Tank Bar
12/18/2005 Posted by martinigirl00
I had a date here last week and was charmed. The "tank" is smalll, not aquariam-sized but it was sweet and illuminated the darkish bar (I like darkish, though) with some color. The bar is small but fine for casual conversation. Tiny, white lights are strung and the restaurant's celing has billowy purple fabric, dropped so it looks like purple clouds. There were couples in the restaurant, perhaps every other table occupied but conversation didn't carry (or I was too enthralled with my date!). The food well-made, adequate portions, the waitress polite and solicitous. I only have one minor complaint--no coat rack! Patrons had their coats piled on empty stools. I couldn't believe there wasn't a coat rack, so I asked the bartender. No coat rack. I will definitely return another night, coat rack or not!!!
Pros: Intimate, Romantic, Not pretentious
Cons: Street parking, No coat rack
12/19/2004 Posted by lnapor
tank bar is probably my favorite bar not only cause it's cozy, but cause no one seems to know about it. it's definitely not swank (like one reviewer was probably expecting) but romantic in a more bohemian way. i prefer to go there with friends than dates, but maybe i'll find someone worthy... but watch out, it closes at 11 on weeknights.
Pros: romantic, cozy
06/09/2003 Posted by imnoangel0719
me and my fiance went to tank bar after we saw it voted one of phillys most romantic bars. we had a great time. the atmosphere was great and the music and mood were perfect. our bartender was sean and he was great. the fish were great fun ask about them they have names. overall it was a great place to hang out. i would highly reccomend going there.
04/07/2003 Posted by stfu28
What a disappointment. While visiting Philly my gf and I read about Tank Bar and worked hard to find it. The atmosphere is tacky. complete Christmas lights and construction paper covered track lighting held together by duct tape (the paper fell off while having a drink there - but don't fear, the bartender climbed up on the bar and fixed it. Classy). The bar is cramped, the bartender indifferent, the drinks ordinary and the place completely forgetable. There is no romance in the place down to the depressed fish. Overall Tank Bar is nowhere near as advertised by Citysearch editors
Cons: Sevice, Atmosphere, Experience
03/03/2003 Posted by onepela
Tank Bar was the perfect romantic date setting. Although I am from out of town, when I am in Philly, you can be sure I will come back to one of my fav. bars.
Pros: Romantic, Great Drinks, Wonderful Atmosphere
Cons: Cramped
05/16/2002 Posted by jasonclampet_citysearch
No pretension, cheap wine list and plenty of fish to watch while you wait for your friends to arrive.
