2312 Garrett Bar

Would it surprise in Passyunk East or Fairmout or Fishtown's bustling gastropub landscape? Not by a longshot. Is it best beer bar in Landsdown? Probably. Bottom line: three stars in the 'burbs, one in Philly. So this is a compromise.

Went here for dinner and had the special burger (canadian bacon, Angus beef, lettuce, tomatoe and some imported cheese). Asked for medium rare, got medium (the usual for me, to be honest--can't seem to ever get around it). Burger was passable (and had a great charcoal taste), and fries would have done better to be handcut.

Beer selection was great. I had a delicious Blue Point Rastafarye and Sixpoint 3Beans (Baltic Porter). Both lovely. My friend ordered an IPA and received something that wasn't an IPA (tasted murkey, seasoned, and --it was a mistake and I am 100 percent certain of it--but we didn't get the acknowledgment or the actual beer in return. (But the barkeep was really great otherwise, to be honest.)

After a horrible experience at Miller's Ale House, our party of four made our way to 2312.  This is a place I've know about for some time having lived near by when it was the Friendly Tavern.  It's gone through a number of names and styles, but this time I believe they got it right.  Seats at the bar were immediatley available and the Flyers were on the couple of TV's tastefully placed around the room.  Dim lighting, and a modern design was warm and comfortable.  The bar staff was attentive and knowledgeable about the very nice draft list that was written on chalk boards behind the bar. Drinks in hand, we ordered a Flatbread special with Chorizo sausage, peppers and chunky tomatoes and a tastey cheese.  Large slices of sausage, lots of flavor, but the flatbread could have been crisper.  Dinner were a very appetizing Grilled Cheese and Bacon sandwich, a Black Bean Burger that was large, moist and delicious.  Our friends enjoyed a some Chicken Fingers, to many to finish, and a large plate of well prepared grilled Brussel Sprouts.  Fish and chips was the choice for our friend and smiles were evidence that all enjoyed their meal.  Around 9PM, live music was performed by Griz.  With an acoustic guitar and a great voice, we sang along to some great covers from The Beatles to Paul Simon and others.  
2312 Garrett is a wonderful addition to a mostly barren dining experience in the Drexel Hill area.  Very Good food, a nice rotating draft list and a happy, attentive wait staff make this a place we will return to soon.

Have visited many times, good food and good friendly service. We have never had a bad meal from here and the relaxed atmosphere is very nice. A must try...