Philly this weekend.

As another Friday night option my girlfriend and I love Kite & Key and they usually have a decent tap list, food is also pretty good IMO, we like the mussels. Although there are TONS of options, you named a few good other ones - check out phillytapfinder.com and look through some beer lists in your hotel neighborhood. I also really enjoyed Philadelphia Bar & Grill (they have Plead the 5th currently on tap as well as FBS, double trouble, burton baton, FW union jack etc).

Dallessandro's is a great spot for cheesesteaks and if you do head out to the Manayunk area you can always stop in at Manayunk Brew Pub on main street for some beers - Disclaimer: I'm not a huge fan of their beers although the California Dreamin IPA is good. I also live in Manayunk and go there quite often in the summer so that could be a reason for me not being a huge fan. Another not so talked about option for steaks is Steve's on south street, I'm a huge fan but hate South Street haha.

Morimoto is awesome. Nuff said.

 

here's my two cents, none of which really answers your questions, but figured I would chime in:
*****'s has the best steaks in town.
John's is the #1 pork sandwich for sure, but Denici's (sp?) at Reading Terminal Market has a fantastic pork sandwich, add provolone and broccole rabe like Adam Richman did (Terminal Market is always worth a walk-through regardless.)
Grey Lodge used to have the #3 steak in town, not sure where they rank these days, but its still yummy as always (plus solid taplists every day.)
Dallesandro's makes a great steak, but personally I prefer across the street at Chubby's, and they have a great pickle/relish bar.
For sandwiches in general, Paesano's (either location) make the best.
Enjoy your weekend!

 

John's Roast Pork is only open on weekdays until 3:00pm. I still haven't been because of their hours, but I really, really want to. Try to hit it tomorrow if you're up early enough.

Irish Pol in Olde City has always has a good tap list. No idea how their food is and there's not much to the ambience, but still worth checking out if for no other reason than the list. If you want to venture down to South St., I strongly recommend Brauhaus Schmitz.

 

John's added Saturday hours, check their site:
Starting April 7th 2012
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
http://www.johnsroastpork.com/

*****'s:
http://www.*****steaks.com/store/magento/

 

Awesome!!!

 

For the Old City section, you've pretty much covered all the bases. There's also Mac's Tavern, though it's nothing special other than being owned by the guy from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, whom you won't run into. National Mechanics is another good bar to check out (and definitely GF-friendly). Just be warned: Old City gets very crowded on weekend nights.

Irish Pol is great, but not what I'd call GF-friendly. (Below-average food, borderline dive bar.) However, they do have an impressive tap selection and arguably the best beer prices in town.

 

Since you're in the historical district you're a short walk away from some good spots in Old City.

Kyber and Eulogy are close to each other off of 2nd Street. If you want a good cocktail go to The Continental at 2nd and Market. Triumph is also there too but I would recommend just a flight and then move on.

And of course with a quick SEPTA or Cab ride you can get to Monk's, Misconduct and Noddinghead's which are near City Hall.

Enjoy your stay!

 

Sonny's on Market St., between 2nd & 3rd St. right next to Mac's Tavern ( Always Sunny in Philly guys ) make an outstanding cheesesteak ........

 

Hawthorne's from brunch and carry out bottle purchases.

 

If you're looking for a weekend happening, you'll be near Morgan's Pier (beer garden) which opens officially tomorrow -

http://philadelphia.foobooz.com/2012/05/24/tale-of-the-tape-morgans-pier/#more-39257

Beer menu - http://philadelphia.foobooz.com/files/2012/05/morgans-pier-beer-menu.jpg

There's Bierstube as well, which is just around the corner from Eulogy and Beneluxx and is owned by the same people. German spot that just opened a few months ago. http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/28184

 

John, don't listen to the haters. Pat's and Geno's is a must, no doubt about it. They are an icon for a reason, don't discount that. I prefer Geno's sandwich, but love Pat's hot scud peppers. For the ultimate, do one of each.

I still say you have to get to Monks and from there Nodding Head is close, I'd do that rather than running to Manyunk to get a steak. My preference. And visit the Reading Terminal market for a casual lunch of John's pork, all else is second rate (except maybe Tony Lukes, great pork also) but that's much farther down in South Philly.

Another option is to walk South Street one night and just bar hop. You can grab a Jim's steak which is a real good steak while there for a late night snack.

Whatever you decide to do, bring those pants with the elastic waste band.

 

http://www.thefarmerscabinet.com/

if you like wings http://www.moriartyspub.com/ or http://mccrossens.com/

 

was just reading over this...my bad.

 

I would try Khyber, Eulogy, and Philadelphia Bar and Restaurant while in Olde City. Khyber's food is now soooo much better snice the remodel (a bit of a wait to get it but it's good) & beer is top drawer. Eulogy the food is great along with the beer selection and the bartender Dave is awesome. As for Philadelphia Bar and Restaurant (some call Grill) I owe it and the Khyber and Eulogy is what i would concider compition although we all offer something different. I hope you enjoy your stay in Philly no matter where you go.