This is probably my favorite bar in the neighborhood. I've been here about three or four times now just for drinks. Last night, my mom and I went over there to check out the pierogie situation. It was pierogie fest, so there were about 20 different kinds of pierogie available. We didn't want to get caught up in craziness so just ordered a plate of potato, cheese and bacon. It was the most magical bit of deliciousness I've had in forever. I wanted to curl up inside of a pierogie and fall asleep forever. It was like getting a hug from the Polish grandmother that I never had. We ordered a second plate and the second batch was just as good as the first. Truly magical and delicious.
Our bartender Nicole was super nice and the drinks, as always, were well made. This place is such a great, low-key keeper of a bar.
Great burgers, and pierogi week is the best! Went here with my son and my husband. All three of us had the pierogis- tried the Buffalo Chicken pierogis. Delicious! Â Came 4 large pierogis on the plate with bleu cheese, sour cream, shredded lettuce and a carrot stick and two celery sticks for $9.99. A side order of very tasty kielbasa with sauerkraut is $3.50. All types of pierogi are offered during pierogi week: red pepper, mushroom and swiss, Thanksgiving Day, chocolate cheesecake pierogi, Reuben, spinach, artichoke and feta and on and on... Being of Polish descent and loving unusual combos, this was Pierogi Heaven! Â A mixed crowd that tends to be youngish and friendly.
Review Source:First of all, the bar is not in Kensington but along the border between Fishtown and Port Richmond. It is NOT Kensington. Okay? THIS BAR IS NOT IN KENSINGTON.
Great food, but too much beer. This bar needs some wine, and not store bought box wine. What dark age are they crawling out of? They need a Happy Hour, and they need to include their awful box wine in their drink specials. Center City bars do this. The bar is a little too straight. It needs more gay and bisexual people. Too conventional--all these male and female couples, looks like Little House on the Praire. Has potential though some say this bar is a drug front. Not many hipsters, thank God. Or they are hybrid Richmond hipsters/Flyers fans, weird.
This place rocks! Neighborhood pub with great music and a low key chill crowd. Play music on the juke box and sit down to some tasty beer and awesome fries/burgers. The owner, Nicole, makes you feel at home as she introduces herself and uses your first name! Awesome action figures accent the bar area. Way cool. Highly recommend.
Review Source:Hello, beautiful.
Visited this lil bar last night with a friend. We were confused about the actual name since there's currently no sign out front but we felt welcomed by the big painting of Kenzinger on the side of the bar.
We walked in around 4:30 and figured they must have just opened since their only patrons were a dad and his little kid eating pierogies at the bar. We grabbed one of the few tables toward the back and were greeted by the bartender, Nicole.
We noticed the draft list was only Philly Brewing company beer. She gave us the scoop that the bar and brewing company had a great relationship with each other so they only feature PBC beer on tap. "They're good to us, so we're good to them."
We weren't complaining about that! I ordered the dry cider while my buddy ordered the Wunder beer. The bartender asked me if I ever had the cider and warned me that it was super dry. She then told me that her trick is to put a drop of raspberry schnapps inside to sweeten it up a bit. She was right, it was absolutely delicious.
We both ordered food, the sirloin burger and the BBQ pork Sammy. Luckily, both of our Sammies came with hand cut, homemade french fries. I love fries more than most other foods so I was delighted to munch of them while my BBQ pork cooled. The sandwich was even better than the fries. Mounds of pulled pork cooked in a sweet, slightly tangy BBQ sauce. You can tell that they don't just plop some sauce on the bun. They marinate the shreds of pork in the sauce so they fully absorb the flavor.
A couple hours and a slew of hipsters later, I was on my 4th dry cider and my buddy had switched to good ol' Kenzinger. We tipped out waitress about 30% and let her know we'd definitely be back with friends. She was so knowledgeable and this hidden gem hosted a great time for my friend and me. This place makes me almost wish I lived in Port Richmond.
A couple of tips:
This place is cash only. There is an ATM in the bar and Nicole let us know that the one across the street is surcharge free.
There are other bottled beers available. Local and domestic if you're not into PBC Â beers but why the hell wouldn't you be?
Hipster heaven. But it's more entertaining than annoying.
Parking! There are a few spaces you can park for free right beside the bar out front.
*Bonus: Nicole let us know that at the end of Feb they have a pierogie fest. 21 different kinds of pierogie deliciousness that she makes herself. Count. Me. In.
What a find! Yeah there might be some hipsters, but don't let that stop you. Good beer selection on draft, full bar, good food that is unique and fun (in a blue collar sort of way-kielbasa dressed burgers and a selection of pierogis-what could be better?), darts and a great jukebox. Friendly bartenders/servers without an attitude. Lively yet respectful patrons. You'll feel like a regular on your first visit.
Cash only, but inexpensive and a great neighborhood feel.
Super clean with a fresh feel - especially in comparison to its neighborhood compatriots. Nice mixed crowd of neighborhood veterans and yuppies. The food is excellent Port Richmond fare (homemade pierogies) and the drink selection is good too. Plus, it's a great place for darts if that's what you're into.
Review Source:They generally play great music. That's a plus. The food is the reason to go there! I had a Iron Rock Burger.....get this....it has kielbasa, sauerkraut, fried onions and farmers cheese! OUTSTANDING! Their pirogi's and other not so common pub fare are also excellent. Looking for a good night out with good music and a nice atmosphere, give them a try!
Review Source:I don't think you can possibly find a better neighborhood bar. It has a combination of incredible people (patrons and staff), incredible food, and either fabulous music or the local important sports game. Oh, and as a bonus, cheap and delicious beer.
They have, by far, the best burger I have ever had in Philly. In fact, it is so good that I have trouble ordering anything else when I go because I love the burger so much. When I do force myself to order something else, it is always very tasty. While most people would look at the menu and think that they have just traditional bar food, much more thought and talent goes into the preparation of each dish. I have never had anything bad at this place! And to pair with your meal, they always have a great and local selection of beer on tap.
I'm proud to call this place my neighborhood bar.
The come-as-you-are vibe and awesome bartenders / owners make this place. It's small, two TVs, and has a decent selection of beer (as long as you favor Philadelphia Brewing Company over Yards).
Pros:
- Fun place to watch a Phillies, Eagles or Flyers game. (I watched a man pray on his knees the entire intermission between the second and third periods of the final game of the last Flyer's Stanley Cup appearance. This was accepted and respected by all.)
- Food is simple, good, greasy pub food. Peirogies are a neighborhood specialty. Nachos are good for a table. Burger is a go-to.
- You can definitely drink on the cheap if that's your thing- PBR and Rolling Rock by the can.
- For a lot of Fishtown and Port Richmond, they can walk to this place and stumble home.
- It's cash only, but there's an outdoor ATM at the bank right next door.
Cons:
- The Jukebox is overwhelmingly loud if you are trying to hold a conversation. Avoid peak times if you're the chatty-while-drinking type. Mercifully the jukebox isn't on all the time.
- Darts are taken seriously at this place. Don't just walk in that side entrance if you don't know what's on the other side. Just sayin.
Other notes:
- A wish- that the second TV was bigger and louder than aforementioned jukebox. It's hard to catch the TV from the rear of the dining room.
- If you aren't a Philly sports fan, expect to be badly outnumbered.
- If you are a child of the 70s or 80s, somewhere behind the bar you'll see toys you once had that you haven't even thought about in a decade.
Quick review: I live a few blocks away from this place and I'm a wee burned out on The Memphis Taproom (still love you guys, just need a break), so my boyfriend and I wandered down here.
Atmosphere: Not many people there on a Tuesday night. One full table and about 3-6 people at the bar (several were outside smoking most of the time). Loud music, but not too loud. AWESOME music I might add. Fugazi, Hole, Social D Old REM). Good light, but nicely dim as a bar should be. Lots of old, old action figures on the shelves.
Bartender: Amazing. I think her name was Abby (I'm sorry if I got that wrong). She was incredibly nice, gave helpful opinions on beer and food (and was right) good conversation, but not hovering. She was the best bartender I've had in a long time.
Beers: A lovely mix of crap and top shelf. My boyfriend got cans of PBR and I got $4 pints(!) of Walt Whit on tap. Â Not overpriced and no judgment for not getting snobby beer.
Food: I totally understand why they don't have menus, as the food there seems to change quite a bit, but I thought it was...odd and a little uncomfortable to have to stand at the back of the room and look at a chalkboard to see the food menu. That aside, the food was very good. I got the pork tacos ($2 a piece on taco tuesday!) and the boy got the quesadilla. The tacos were great. The meat was perfectly seasoned and juicy and his food was gone before I could ask how it was.
Long and (apparently not so) short: Don't come here. This place is awesome and I don't want it overrun with annoying hipsters. MINE MINE MINE!!!
Memphis Taproom: You've got a run for your money...
Green Rock, this is long overdue.
I lived around the corner for you for over two years. Â I often walked my dog past your front door.
One day I went inside and fell in love. Â Who doesn't fall in love with Jaime and Greg...oh and the toys!? Â If you are a geek, lover of geeks, or just like having cool things to talk about while you drink you will love it. Â A packet of cock soup anyone?
The crowd is mixed from old neighborhood to newbies, live music goes down, darts, decent juke box and awesome food (always veggie/vegan options).
They are all laid back and aim to please.
Also, let's not forget I could safely walk to and from this bar with no problems so it is perfect for ending the night.
Standard - nothing special here.
If you are 'emo' you'll definitely find the Green Rock Tavern 'emo-tastic'. I think that's a good thing, right? Right.
Anyways - we enjoyed. If I lived in the area I'd probably go back, but definitely not worth going if you have to drive.
Beware the OVER-SERIOUS dart players... pretentious fools.
Green Rock is an adorable place. Â Probably not one to go out of your way for, but if you happen to be in the area, especially if you're a vegetarian - it's the place to be. Â The area is sorely lacking in veggie options. Â The pierogies are amazing and are extremely filling. Â The menu is written in chalk, so not sure if it changes frequently, but they also had falafel. Â The desserts sounded good but we were too full.
Review Source:I was about to give this place 4 stars but after seeing the positive feedback on here, I had to go with the majority with this one and go for the full 5.
I've only been here twice, the first time was for their hyped Pierogie Week. In fact, I think prior to hearing about it... I probably wouldn't have come here. I went with 3 other folks and back then, the service was awful. I don't think they were ready for the amount of business that would be produced by some coverage in (I think) <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2FPhilly.com&s=95fe856562963800f9274b54f82696907711a3955bca8a569a7930b838c637f1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://Philly.com</a> and getting the local blogosphere all ablaze. All in all though, the food made up for the kinda flakey service, the pierogies were amazing - especially the buffalo chicken (though, I'm buffalo-anything biased).
Now, I came in here a few days ago to check out their highly anticipated Pierogi Hoagie that I'd heard about. And although it sounds like it'd be a carb-fest explosion, I honestly think it's more reminiscent of a Cuban Sandwich if anything. It was good and though doesn't have that large of a footprint, it was deceptively filling.
Here's where all the bonus points come in - the owner, Jamie is the man. I had a good 20 minute conversation with him about Star Trek. In fact, you'll be able to glance at an authentic Vehicle Team Voltron, unboxed sitting above the bar. That's not mentioning all the miscellaneous Star Wars figurines complete with AT-AT. There's also a 4' LEGO Pirate standing in the corner. Now, if all this geeky stuff sounds up your alley, you'll feel at home.
Aside from the geek talk, I was pretty impressed by the new addition of brunch which I have to check out. Jamie plans on having at least 6-7 varieties of waffles on the menu. These vary from chicken & waffles to "shit on a shingle" (one with portabello "shit" to create a veggie alternative), to an impressive cornmeal waffle topped with veggie chipotle chili and stuffed with cheddar cheese? (Did I take these notes down correctly? Either way, sounds awesome.)
All in all, we had a great chat about all the awesome food concepts he has. Even as recent as maybe 5 years ago, I never would have expected a little neighborhood bar to be coming up with such ambitious and creative food. I'm impressed and look forward to many return visits.
There are few things in this world that I love more than toys. I have recently made an attempt at work to clean my desk up, except now all the toys that once covered my cubicle, are stored in an over sized bag because I don't have the heart to bring them home.
Out of the 20-or-so shelves at Green Rock, about 4 or 5 of them actually have booze on them. Every other shelf is home to a Star Wars, Star Trek, or some amazing action figure. It's quite impressive.
I sat with a friend, ordered some beers & food and relaxed. The quesadilla I ordered was delicious. Fresh, cheesy, and served with a side of fresh salsa and sour cream. The bartender was a friend of a friend of a friend and was enjoyable to talk to. If I drove... or if SEPTA made it easier for me to get to this bar, I'd certainly show my face more often.
This is my spot. This is where I go if I want to sit down, have some good bar food with a good beer. It's solid all around. The bartenders are all great, but if you act like a jackass they'll surely call you out in a comic fashion. They have an internet jukebox that has good jams on it normally, but if no one is using it they usually have good music either via one of those tv music channels (love it when they have the motown hits on) or a bartenders ipod. The place is inviting, and has funny rag-tag decor. The only qualm some people may have is that it's cash only, but there is also a no charge MAC right across the street they'll direct to you.
Perogie week was also amazing. When they do have perogies in, get them. They're fresh and homemade.
I was quite excited when I heard about Pierogie Week at the nearby Green Rock Tavern. Â Jonny and I visited for dinner on Tuesday night. Â Green Rock Tavern is a little corner bar on Lehigh Ave in Port Richmond. Â The bar is a quant little hang out. Â They have an old school dart board, and the place seemed to be filled with regulars. Â The draft list is nothing special, and there is no happy hour. Â The prices seem average, and the bottle list is halfway decent.
This week, they were offering different pierogie dishes matched with a PBC beer for $10. Â They were out of two different kinds of pierogie's, which I get it: They didn't expect to have the kind of demand they received. Â We ordered and received our dishes in a timely manner. Â Jonny had bacon, chive and potato, while I had "Farmer's cheese." Â We both had decent food, but six peirogies and a small side of kraut just isn't a meal. Â I wasn't about to order a second dish, either. Â The beer pairings seemed to be completely arbitrary, but to be fair, there isn't really a science to match those PBC beers with the food offered.
The service was fine and the bartender was nice. Â When we got our check, it said "Two dude under the highlife sign" on it. Â That was kind of funny.
Bottom Line: There's not much to say. Â Pierogie's weren't enough for me. Â The bar is nice, and if it was around the corner I could see myself going there more often. Â But it's not, so I won't. Â I'm giving it three stars because I don't want to fault them for the special menu, as it doesn't represent their normal food.
let me just say really quickly, that the boyfriend and i LOVE GRT.
the food is awesome, you HAVE to try the perogies (i know i spelled that wrong), the beer selection is far better than the other taprooms and such in the neighborhood, and the service, you can't really beat. Â when you've only been there a few times (well now, more than a few times) and the staff recognizes you, you feel special and will definitely come back for more.
And, to top it off, the menu is always changing. Â i had falafel the last time we were there, and it was out of this world!!! yummmmmmm
thanks GRT for being right around the corner and not being judgemental and being nice! we love you!!!
I'm proud to call this place my neighborhood bar. Â I'm new to the Port Richmond area but the bar has adopted me as a local. Â Inexpensive drinks (huge selection), good happy hour, and really good food (try the burger) make it an easy place to catch a game or spend some time with friends and/or locals.
A few things you should know: (1) it's cash only, (2) monster Sunday happy hour, (3) good jukebox.
I've been going here pretty consistently for the past few weeks, and it is quickly becoming one of my favorite places in the city. Â It's the type of place you can go to watch the Phillies game, and listen to Jam at the same time. Â
It has a nice variety of beers on tap, usually all locals and low prices. Â Philly Brewing Company usually has 2 or 3 beers on tap, and they currently have Victory's Donnybrook Stout. Â They have plenty of domestic and microbrew bottles as well. Â So your friends that do like BudCoorsMiller can order one and not feel ashamed. Â
Their burger is one of the best I have ever had. Â I am not a big burger person, but it totally blew me away. Â The Green Rock burger is converting me over. Â Â The fried chicken sandwich is top of the line. Â I am pretty sure it is corn-flake coated and then fried, and comes with fantastic pickles. Â The chicken sandwich is currently my favorite food. Â The fries are large and crispy on the outside, and soft in the middle. Â With large salt pieces that strike the tongue at just the right moment.
The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Â Very welcoming. Â They treat all of their customers the same. Â The past two times I was there the staff was trying out new foods to add to the menu and was letting the customers taste them. Â Any place that gives you a free cherry cheesecake pierogie gets a high rating in my book. Â Ohh, and they cook pierogies the right way here. Â They all seem to really enjoy what they are doing.
The only drawback is that the menu does not always indicate if an item is an entree or is appetizer. Â The quesadilla is great- fresh chicken and cheese- but not as big as I was expecting. Â And on weekends the place tends to get a much younger crowd after about 10 or so. Â Mostly people between the ages of 22-25.
As a newcomer to Philly, I've been looking for a place that could make me feel at home... the Green Rock did that from the moment I walked in the door and saw Voltron looking down at me from the shelf behind the bar. Â Truly the finest neighborhood bar I've been in, the Green Rock should be a haven for all of us who are old enough (or wise enough) to be done being stupid, but haven't sold out our rock n' roll/punk/hipster/geek roots.
The people (patrons & staff) are first-rate, the pub-style food fresh & delicious, & the booze line-up is comprehensive enough to satisfy any taste, yet priced to keep you bellied up to the bar. Â Plus, on a personal note, I can stagger home, which is always a huge plus. Â There's a lot of love and soul invested in this place, and I plan to be there on a regular basis to soak it all in. Â Thanks, guys, for making this place what it is...
I'd been to the Green Rock several times before I tried the food, which is a shame since the kitchen is one of the best-kept pub-food secrets in Philly. The pierogies are amazing. The pork sandwich comes with a heap of horseradish on the side and is wet but not overly sloppy. The fries are huge wedges of potato with the skin on. When they make their quesadillas (of which they have several types/choices), they actually cook a fresh piece of chicken to use for the filling.
The staff and the clientele are always friendly. The bottle beer selections are listed as Imports, Craft Beers, and Domestic Crap. The bar is decorated in parts with nostalgic toy trinkets and comic books. And best of all, it's pretty inexpensive -- for both the drinks and the food. It's a good place to watch Phillies games and I've heard the (fresh) crabs (when they have them) are super tasty. Went to my first Quizzo night there this past Tuesday. Started at 9 and lasted until around 11. It was more difficult than I expected, and not a whole lot of competition in the bar, but it was a fun time none the less.
If you're in the mood for a cool neighborhood joint where you can grab some decent bar food (burgers and the like), Green Rock is straight up Port Richmond/Fishtown goodtimes. Â The portions are generous and inexpensive and the vibe is cool. Â Plenty of hipsters and locals hanging out together. Â
The only downside is they've got HUGE flat-screens that are unavoidable. Â Not my cup of tea. Â If you're not diggin' the Phillies game, you're kinda outa luck. Â But Lord knows where I'm going when the Fightin' Phils get into the playoffs!
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