Best New Places in Philly

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  1. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    We'll be in Philly this month as a part of our annual trip to DFH.

    We'll be stopping by Monk's as part of tradition but we'll be wanting to hit up places that have just opened within in the past year that are also worthy. Thoughts?
     
    #1 Jason, Jan 2, 2015
  2. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Looking for Center City only, or places in the suburbs you can hit on the drive in/out?
     
    #2 jmdrpi, Jan 2, 2015
  3. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    For now ... Center City. We already have plans to visit Victory, Sly Fox, & Tired Hands on another day.
     
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  4. mythaeus

    mythaeus Pooh-Bah (2,074) Jul 22, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Jerry's Bar in Northern Liberties and Barcade in Fishtown are relatively new. Jerry's food is also outstanding, highly recommend the hanger steak. City Tap House just opened a location in place of the old Publick House. Not too shabby with the list. Check PhillyTapFinder.com for current tap lists for all these bars.
     
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  5. mjc255

    mjc255 Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Relatively new to the area myself, but as I understand it Tria Taproom is quite new. Always a great selection, cool realtime draft list, and good flatbreads. Strangelove's is also pretty new, good food and beer both. And 2nd Story Brewing is very new, only been there once but the beers I tried were excellent and it's a great space.
     
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  6. rolltide8425

    rolltide8425 Pooh-Bah (2,470) Feb 18, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Have to agree on 2nd Story. Went there in November and loved everything about it.
     
    #6 rolltide8425, Jan 3, 2015
  7. BARFLYB

    BARFLYB Initiate (0) Dec 22, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Check out Brü Craft & Wurst at 13th & Chestnut, early on when it's less crowded.
     
    #7 BARFLYB, Jan 3, 2015
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  8. Jeisen08

    Jeisen08 Initiate (0) Oct 13, 2014 District of Columbia

    Bru usually has a good tap list and the bottle list in terms of wild ale/sour beers is pretty good normally. Maybe on the slightly pricier side but tria taproom on 19th and chestnut always has a great tap list and the wings are spot on.
     
    #8 Jeisen08, Jan 3, 2015
  9. hhkal17

    hhkal17 Pooh-Bah (2,601) Jul 10, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    I second Strangelove's (same crew as Memphis Taproom and I know you guys were big on them) and Tria Taproom. Open for a couple years now but I'd throw in Alla Spina as well.
     
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  10. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    There is now a second City Tap House at 2 Logan Square. I have not been to this new location but it sounds to be very similar to the University City location. They have 40ish beers on tap.

    Cheers!
     
    #10 JackHorzempa, Jan 3, 2015
  11. kdb150

    kdb150 Initiate (0) Mar 8, 2012 Pennsylvania

    If you haven't been to Strangelove's, go. They seem to be big on lower alcohol beers, something of a rarity these days.
     
    #11 kdb150, Jan 3, 2015
  12. schillman

    schillman Initiate (0) Oct 7, 2009 New Jersey

    2nd story brewing in old city is worth the stop. It's Also conveniently across the street from the old standby Eulogy.
     
    #12 schillman, Jan 3, 2015
  13. Jonada

    Jonada Savant (1,174) May 23, 2012 New Jersey
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    I'd recommend checking out Forest & Main in Ambler, PA while you're at it.
     
    #13 Jonada, Jan 4, 2015
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  14. RKP1967

    RKP1967 Savant (1,150) Sep 26, 2010 Virginia

    Why isn't Earth Bread and Brew mentioned more often?

    I found them to be on the same level as Tired Hands.
     
    #14 RKP1967, Jan 4, 2015
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  15. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    This could easily be a possibility ... thanks.
     
    #15 Jason, Jan 4, 2015
  16. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    Was thinking of checking them out ... how different is 2nd Story from the previous brewpub that was there?

    Eulogy ... way too much weird vibe / attitude during both visits. If I'm going to do Belgian then Monk's it is ... also with Khyber Pass being right there they are a lot more fun. ;-)
     
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  17. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    Good pick, we were there during our last visit to the area ... not sure if we'll have time.
     
    #17 Jason, Jan 4, 2015
  18. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    Huge TV's are not my thing ... bartender's uniforms look ridiculous as well. :astonished: Good selection from what I can see but I'll pass on this place.

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    #18 Jason, Jan 4, 2015
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  19. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    Strangelove's might be a great stop before we fly out ... thanks for that. Alla Spina looks very interesting.
     
    #19 Jason, Jan 4, 2015
  20. mythaeus

    mythaeus Pooh-Bah (2,074) Jul 22, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Strangelove's and Alla Spina are both my favorite places. I didn't mention them at first because both have been opened for well over a year.
     
    #20 mythaeus, Jan 4, 2015
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