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McFadden's

461 N Third St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: (215) 928-0630

Ratings & Reviews Summary for McFadden's

What Users are Saying:

  • Crowded
  • Trendy
  • Good for after work
  • Good social scene
  • Good happy hour
5 Star Rating
 
(11 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
(4 reviews)
3 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)
2 Star Rating
 
(3 reviews)
1 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)

User Reviews for McFadden's

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/24/2007 Posted by lg25

I've been to McFadden's a couple times and it was a pretty standard bar with a cool and friendly crowd, but this past weekend was well above par! We were a 15 person bachelorette party and set-up before hand to come. When we got there, they let us in for free even with the Summerfest Party going on - saving us each $15 - AND they gave us each free drink tickets. It was easy to get drinks at the bar throughout the night -except when one random female bartender decided that lip synching on the bar was much more important than actually serving drinks. The only other complaint is that the music was extremely loud - louder than I've ever experienced and I've been to my share of loud parties, concerts, bars, ect. Shouting at my max volume was still not loud enough to even tell the hot guy next to me my name. The entire group couldn't sleep all night because our ears were ringing so bad. But really - it was super fun and the bachelorette was very happy with our choice of venues! Thanks McFadden's!

Pros: Bachelorette Party gets VIP treatment

Cons: LOUD

2 Star Rating: Below Average

01/05/2007 Posted by fratesad

Purchased tix to the NYE party only to wait in line for 45 minutes in the cold. When we finally got inside, we were less than impressed with the lukewarm food and terrible DJ, who didn't play anything created after 1989. The only redeeming quality was the fun-loving crowd. I will never buy NYE tix there again.

Pros: Nice young professional crowd

Cons: Overpriced

4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/16/2006 Posted by rdelljh

I was looking to watch a football game on ESPN Thursday night. I tried Finnigan's wake, but every TV was tuned to baseball. McFadden's had more TVs and multiple channels. The $5 cover charge entitlted me to $2 mixed drinks. The 2nd bar in the other room, had multiple bartenders and I was served promptly.

Pros: Many TVs with different channels

Cons: Value depends on the day of the week

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/03/2003 Posted by luvmcfaddens

I go to McFaddens every Friday night for Happy Hour. You can't bet it! It's a great place. And great people..Always a great time!

Pros: Good Looking People, Fun Crowd, Mid to late 20's

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/16/2003 Posted by andrea76

Everytime I am here there are atleast 5 eagles. New years, I went and was rubbing elbows with AJ Feely, some guy Whitey, and John Leclair. Fun and always hot people

4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/14/2003 Posted by mccarthy29

Yeah, this is the place where all the fun people hang out. Looking for a good time and great people, you gotta go here.

Pros: Free Shots!, Great Music

Cons: Gets Really Crowded

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/16/2002 Posted by ClemsonTiger97

We just had a private party at McFadden's, and it could not have been better! They did everything they could to help us out and to ensure that we had a good time. The service, the food, the drinks... everything was amazing. If we had to do it again, I would not hesitate to book McFadden's again and I would recommend it to anyone that asks.

2 Star Rating: Below Average

11/30/2002 Posted by 4pippi

This place is always too crowded. You can't do anything. It is impossible to get a drink, to hear anyone, or to dance.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/12/2002 Posted by adrienne79

I read some of the other reviews regarding the food service at McFadden's, so I was a little wary when we went there for dinner. We were pleasantly surprised when the service was speedy and the food was GREAT! We also ordered the $35 appetizer and it fed 6 people very well. So I guess McFadden's revamped since the bad reviews. After dinner, it was a great place to hang out!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/04/2002 Posted by shunsicker

McFadden's is a great place - blows Finnegan's Wake out of the neighborhood.

Pros: Crowd, Design, Openness

Cons: Pay for Parking

Editor's Review

Happy hour hot spot for those who've graduated from Delaware Avenue.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

The Extras

For those tired of pub life, the downstairs Blue Room provides a funkier, more modern club-type atmosphere.

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Bar/Club Information

Smoking

  • No

Atmospheres

  • Singles
  • Bars
  • Sports Bar

Parking

  • Street
  • Lot

Live Music

  • Yes

Hours

  • Mon- Sat 11pm-2am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • Cash
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Music Types

  • Funk, Soul & R&B
  • Rock & Pop
  • Alternative Rock
  • Reggae

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