The Olde Bar
| Address: | 125 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA |
| Phone: | +1 215-253-3777 |
| Site: | theoldebar.com |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 5–11PM 5–11PM 5–11PM 5–11PM 5PM–12AM 11AM–12AM 11AM–11PM |
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Michael Fineman
Always a great experience here. The oysters are best in the city. Perfectly shucked. Cannot beat their amazing buck a shuck happy hour. Most establishments for buck a shuck, they oysters are not shucked well, are shucked too far in advance, or not as good quality. They do not skimp out at olde bar. Their west coast selection is always great as well. Other highlights include their amazingly well balanced drink menu, buffalo cauliflouer, the burger, and their fresh market fish. I have been here multiple times and have yet to try the steak, but my friend tells me it was excellent.
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J Kane
Amazing cocktails. Great food. Open late. Comfortable dark atmosphere. We went for food and drink around 10pm and really enjoyed ourselves. We will be back again. Olde Bar does not take reservations. We had the snapper soup, clam chowder, oysters, crab cake and lobster roll. All were excellent. The cocktails here are top notch and now prefer this as the place for my last cocktail before retiring in for the night.
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Alison Smyth
My husband and I went to the Olde Bar last night for our anniversary. We had an amazing time. Jasmine, our server was attentive without being pushy. The atmosphere was fantastic including the classic rock playing in the background. The food is amazing. The Olde Bar fries are not to be missed and definitely order items off the raw bar. If you love seafoods, the Olde Bar is not to be missed.
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Valerie Lang
This is a favourite summer location. Their cocktails are excellent and their oysters are super refreshing. They also pay a lot of respect to the original Bookbinders restaurant by incorporating small homage to them throughout their menu. Im usually not one for dessert, but their contemporary take on the original Bookbinders strawberry shortcake is wonderful.
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William May
Get the Ramos Gin Fizz - few places offer it, and this is among the best. However, their prices for most of the menu items are a tad steep. The cocktails are often worth their steeper prices, but some less so. Often the olde bar has barely anyone in it, sad to see - perhaps a few more casual items for daily dining are needed to attract?
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Tiffany Balay
First night in the city in 16+ years, staying next door at Society Hill Sheraton and look out my window and see this gem of a restaurant. I remembered as a kid Bookbinders Snapper Soup and of course had to pop over for dinner which I dont regret. Snapper soup & fish and chips! Delicious - dont miss out on the snapper soup!
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Goodle Personnen
My Dad used to dine here years ago when it was the original Bookbinders. The Olde Bar has done an admirable job of maintaining the Nostalgic atmosphere of Bookbinders while providing some really good food!! The snap turtle soup with sherry was phenomenal! Definitely will be back! Ask for Sam... excellent waiter!!
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October Knights
I went on a Saturday evening there was a short wait to be seated.(no reservation) I had a olde bar burger. And 2 bloody Marys. The burger came with fries. I thought the burger was a bit undercooked and fries were OK. The drinks were average.
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Khalil
This place has been a favorite since Ive moved to this city 3 yrs ago. Great cocktails..Great staff. Ambiance...Im sure the food is good however Ive only eaten the oysters (which are delicious)so I cant talk much about the food.
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David Riegel
Came in to have some drinks from a day of walking. Bartender talked down to me at my choice of beverage I had chosen. Also witnessed 1 of the waitstaff drinking from customers drink and then giving it to his customer.
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Andreina Hein
I just drank and ate here last night and me and my friend both had the same thing - the Welsh rabbit and old fashioned - and we both GOT FOOD POISONING. I WILL NOT BE COMING BACK HERE.
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Cort Dunlap
Mediocre overpriced food. The turtle soup tasted like canned beef stew. The ribeye had no flavor and was only palatable because of the Oscar topping.
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andrew kairis
Best Salmon Ive ever had. Incidentally also the most expensive at 32 bucks for a 5oz piece plus side of broccoli/cauliflower hybrid (also quite good)
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Susan Lovejoy-Storment
Great bartender! Sam was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly! Went downstairs and got me a rare stout! In Philly all of that, is hard to find.
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Holly Buechel
Great space with amazing seafood! I had some fun cocktails as well. Next time Ill have to go during Happy Hour for the buck a shuck oysters.
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Christian Hudzina
One of if not my favorite place in Old City! Great cocktails, clam chowder, gotta get the happy hour Welsh Rarebit, and Oyster Stoudt!
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Joshua Eickmeier
We went to a wedding here that was awesome! The seafood appetizers were amazing. The food was good and they threw a great party!
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David Wood
Very wonderful establishment! Food was amazing! Server was excellent and attentive! Im definitely returning to eat here again!
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Philip Mershon
I have an irrational like for this place. Despite its flaws, its a fun spot. Buck a shuck oyster happy hour is my go to.
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Michael Powis
They have an amazing happy hour, and the most delicious punch, definitely ordee the fish house punch no kidding
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John E
Great ambiance and service. Try the lobster roll. Skip the magic carpet ride (drink). Martinis well made.
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Sean Corcoran
Extensive drink menu and amazing beers on draft. Cozy, old school place with a great atmosphere.
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Luis Flores III
Took forever to seat our party and then gave us a table with not enough seats. No thanks.
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Vanessa Rivera
Small menu. Quiet and not your average Garces place. Special was outstanding though.
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Just Me
The food was awesome great atmosphere everything was perfect Chef Rich was awesome!!
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Joanna Nieuwdorp
Kind staff. Enjoyable atmosphere. Flavorful food and drink. Perfect for date night
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Michael Huang
Cocktails were fantastic. Great vibe. Definitely want to come back for oysters
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Ted Gast
Great cocktail bar in old Town location. Wide cocktail menu. Excellent service.
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Maurice Sims
The bartenders here are excellent. A great place for a quality cocktail.
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Thomas Alberico
Awesome place. Great drinks. Awesome bartenders. Very cool raw bar.
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Adam Pernu
Delicious food, nice space, raw bar, great selection of cocktails.
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Steven Harkins
Quaint, nicely done and the good isnt bad as well ;)
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Joseph Dopsovic
You arent going to find better seafood in the city!
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Mary Ann
Elegant. Friendly. Inspired happy hour menu. Go.
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Doug Kemme
Great food, great setting, great service.
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Nolan White
Nice place, good food, drink, and service
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Christopher H
Great cocktails and a decent happy hour.
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L Temme
Fried oyster appetizer was delicious
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Alexis Student
Happy hour buck a shuck oysters!
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benitagla scock
cocktails were outta this world
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Mohanad AJ
They have the best old beer
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Ana Guardo
The chicken is delicious
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Smocches M
Love the happy hour
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Rob Hertz
Pricey. Great food.
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Samudra Sanyal
Fantastic food
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Boris Feldman
Best seafood
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Alex Newman
fantastic
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chandraa ckerson
fabulous
