Uptown Beer Garden Reviews Summary

Category: Bar Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Address: 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA

Phone: +12676394493

Rating: 3.8
based on 111 reviews.

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "The atmosphere is top tier."
  • "Christmas lights everywhere, heated lamps and a fire pit to get you warm."
  • "I enjoyed the open air atmosphere and the venue was nice."
  • "Definitely a place to go for the decorations and spooky vibes."
  • "They really did a fantastic job with the decor! It definitely gets you in the holiday spirit."
  • "Really cool atmosphere. I loved the swing benches as seats at a table and the little fire pits in the tables behind the swing table."
  • "The stranger things theme was fun, the decorations made for great photos and the names of the cocktails were creative."

Cons:

  • "They literally weren't serving food and did not post a sign."
  • "Only negative about the atmosphere is that there was a young lady that walked up to our table and nodding off from drugs sitting directly across from our table."
  • "Stranger things theme was disappointing on top of couldn’t really see anything since it was so over crowded."
  • "It was pretty cold when I went."
  • "Decor was cool but I dont think that justifies prices on top of them being out of all the themed drinks."
  • "Only con was a slight smell (urine or dirty water) coming from the restroom/ally way area where we was seated."
  • "The setting was fine, but the music was excruciatingly loud."

Service

Pros:

  • "The service was great both times we went."
  • "Every single employee I had any interaction with was super nice."
  • "Shawn, one of employees here (maybe manager but not sure) offered for me to come in and to buy me a drink."
  • "Bartenders are super friendly and attentive."
  • "The ladies at the front bar were great and served us right away."
  • "Our server Alex was legitimately amazing."
  • "The bartender at the back bar was wonderful."

Cons:

  • "We were denied entry because the security guy said they accept only US or Canadian ID. So actually this place didn’t let us enter because we are foreigners."
  • "We also had a very unprofessional waitress."
  • "Being a bartender before the back bar tonight needed serious help."
  • "I watched a wimpy white bartender with a Justin Bieber comb over wearing a black shirt be blatantly rude to the people of color sitting at the bar."
  • "From the moment we walked through the door it was terrible service."
  • "Our server was either always on their phone or goofing around with the other servers."
  • "Staff was unbelievably disrespectful."

Food & Drinks

Pros:

  • "The food was also great…Mac and cheese balls were a hit."
  • "Some cocktails come in cute cups that you can take with you."
  • "The mindflayer was the best on the menu. It tastes just like warm apple pie."
  • "The meatballs and chicken tacos were good."
  • "The fried mac n cheese bites were amazing."
  • "We got the buffalo chicken sliders and they were super moist which is rare to find with pulled chicken."
  • "The Santas sangria was also good."

Cons:

  • "The Buffalo chicken sliders were cold and lacking any type of seasoning."
  • "Drinks are overpriced and served out of paper cups."
  • "We ordered the Mac and cheese balls that were like rubber and pretzel came out very cold."
  • "There was an item for $4, that we didn't order... it costs for ICE 🧊 they gave us."
  • "However they were out of most everything on the menu, and extremely overpriced for mediocre food/drinks."
  • "Food need some seasoning… & less greasy."
  • "The macaroni bites were beautifully plated, yet tasteless."

Value & Pricing

Pros:

  • "Drinks will probably be cheaper than what they are at your hotel bar."
  • "Nachos were a phenomenal bang for buch on SIPS night with a decent pile of pork laid on top for $8."
  • "Reccomend beers if you come here cause you will at least get what you pay for!"

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