You must come to Grey Lodge on Friday the 13th, there Friday the Firkinteenth event is so much fun. Â 25 or more firkins of cask conditioned ale ready to tap, about 6 at a time, bell ring every time one is kicked and a new one is tapped until there done. Â Worth a half day off a work to get there before it get too crowded. Â If you are hungry they sever there full menu at there upstairs bar at this event.
Speaking of food everything I've had here has been great. Â Its mostly bar food but above average for sure. Â The cheesestake fires are amazing and probably a mean in itself rather than a side. Â As long as there isn't a big event its great for large groups, my co-workers and I have frequent this place for a view office birthdays and good-byes. Â If I lived a little closer I'd probably come here more often.
In my on going quest to find the best bars in Philadelphia, I stumbled upon the Grey Lodge. Â I don't normally venture up to the great northeast, however they advertised a Pi day event and, well, I like Pi(e). Â This place isn't much to rave about from the outside, but the interior is a good old fashioned neighborhood bar.
As most have mentioned, the beer list is awesome. Â This isn't the place to get $2 PBR cans, however, $3 Festivus bottles isn't half bad. Â The staff half pleasant, half a little grumpy, which is charming in a way. Â Crowd was descent, but certainly not packed.
Obviously, there was pie, which was good. Â Also had the $4 spicy cheese fries, fresh and tasty. Â
Overall, worth the trip every once in a while.
First and foremost: the beer selection is amazing and the servers and bartenders are the most knowledgable people I have met when faced with such an ever-changing list. The food is fantastic. Get whatever, it's gonna be good. I usually get the burger or some form of cheesesteak but my most recent trip there I got the falafel sandwich and it was a little mind-blowing. Bad falafel is dry and tasteless. This was perfect. Not dry at all and just the right amount of spices in the sauce and falafel.
Now, the mozzarella sticks. These are the size of a small dog, filled with ooey gooey cheese and deep fried in gold. Get them. I haven't had a bowel movement since.... But so worth it.
I'm no stranger to The Grey Lodge. It has awesome food and incredible drinks. Today I had a burger which was cooked perfectly. My son Seamus is just over a year old, he gave the roasted squash soup 2 thumbs up. It had a little kick to it but he digged it. My wife Erin had the brunch she got the barman's breakfast. She couldn't even finish it but said it was amazing! Grey Lodge you did it again, friendly personable bartenders and great food. They also celebrate really random things such as Friday the 13th which is a great time. So if you haven't gotten on the bandwagon then get on it!!
Review Source:The Grey Lodge is a great place to go when you want a good beer, some great food and don't want to leave the Northeast. The crowd is usually really decent, and because people don't come here for Miller Lite specials and crappy DJs, you won't be seeing many popped-collar tool bags in here. It's a great place for upper twenty-somethings like myself who are over the kiddie bar scene of Frankford ave.
They always have a great rotating draft beer selection, many selections are from local breweries. The bartenders are extremely knowledgeable of all the beers they carry, and are always willing to offer you a taste before you commit to a choice. No matter how crowded The Grey Lodge gets, you always feel like you're being given personal, attentive service. I always appreciate that.
The food here is fantastic too. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Their fries are some of the best around. I particularly like the red & yellow fries (a miss of regular and sweet potato fries) with the roasted red pepper mayo. Also, the cheese steak fries are really authentic and delicious. You can tell there is a lot of attention to detail with their food. The quality of the ingredients is really indicative of the finished product, and they definitely understand this. Some other menu highlights include the fried pickles with horseradish dipping sauce, duck spring rolls, beer braised short rib sandwich and the burgers. There are also a ton of options for burger toppings, so you can bet your burger will never be boring.
This is one of my go-to places, especially since I live only a couple of miles away. It has anything the beer or food connoisseur could want, at a fair price. If you haven't tried this place yet, you should!
I've gotta say, I'm impressed.
The beer selection was fairly large, and I almost felt like an asshole for sticking with my good ol' Yuengling Lager. I noticed that one of my buddies had banana bread-flavored beer. I didn't even know that existed. Next time I'll have to widen my palate and try one of the many other beers they have.
Moving on, the food was pretty good as well. I got a buffalo chicken cheesesteak. After taxes it came to like $8.50, give or take some change. It was well worth it though. The taste was great, and they packed the thing with so much meat that I almost wanted to ask for a fork to eat the stray chicken that fell out. I plan on trying their burgers next. Definitely not your run-of-the-mill bar food.
The crowd was good, although there was a ton of hipsters, so some people might find that off-putting. Let me say though that I'm not the biggest fan of hipsters, but not once did I ever get a bad vibe from anyone. The crowd was mature without being too uptight. Compared to some of the other bars in Mayfair, which are full of toolbags who say "bro" every other word and skanks who hook up with like 20 dudes in one night. I'll take hipsters over that scum anytime.
The worst part was finding parking. The place was jam-packed, but what am I gonna do, fault them for being good?
A great bar and a welcome fixture to Frankford Ave. 5 stars, will definitely be going back.
There is always a great beer selection. The food is always good and it is sometimes amazing. The onion rings blew me away the first time but have not been a good since. The mussels are consistently good. They carried fried pickles which were very good but I would not order the tuna there again.
Review Source:Their ever-changing, TOP-NOTCH beer list changes often! Always something good, seasonal, and great. This is an unofficial Craft Beer Headquarters in Philadelphia.
Of course once I'm thinking of the beer.. they hit me with their food. WOW. This is NOT typical bar food. No, it really tastes and is homemade. Everything is fresh, and will surprise you.
Think good bang for buck here.. with great beer. Watch a Phils or Flyers game here.
This place is great. Was back in Philadelphia for Christmas & stopped up. I don't like classic beers I like fruit infused one & this place always has a decent selection for me to pick from. Don't worry manly beer drinkers they also have anything you want as well.
Almost forgot they have awesome food & a few vegan items as well
Grey Lodge is a special place. The reason, for me, that it scores so highly is because of its remoteness. That isn't to say that the Northeast isn't filled with bars, but none with the level of beer program, nor such a definitively Philadelphian bar menu. Though the food could use some risk, it is certainly affordable. Recommended if you are in the area. One of the best pubs in town, if you ask me.
Review Source:This place is legit. One thing i have been craving in the northeast is a place i can go to get some great beer and food that does not suck. Its hard enough to find a place in the Northeast that has good beer but to find both is unheard of.
The beer selection here is amazing, seasonal offerings that seem to rotate daily and they also have a bottle and can list that covers all the major brewery's. One thing you see in bars now is they only carry the popular beers. They will have your arrogant bastard, sierra Nevada pale ale, and the chimays. This place carrys all of your local offerings along with small time Belgium and American brewery's.
The food here is also something to mention. Being a chef i have sort of a high standard for food but not in a snobby way. I just want to see something different than a burger with your choice of toppings. The menu here is not giant nor is it close to fine dining but it is the perfect menu for a bar that sells the beer they sell. The duck spring rolls are delicious and well made. Other honorable mentions are the homemade fries, the lodge burger, the lodge cheese steak, and the Cuban is the bomb.
If you find yourself in NE Philly make sure you stop here.
WOW. Â Introduced to this restaurant by a friend who grew up down the street.
Located in a stereotypical Philadelphia neighborhood, this little gem is truly hidden away. Being from the suburbs, I would never have thought to come down this way and if I was driving by, would never have even give this place a second look.
I'm so glad that my friend convinced me to come here. Â
If beer is your thing, there is a very large selection of bottles and beer on tap.
I had the braised short rib and broccoli rabe sandwich. Â The meat was tender, the broccoli rabe was fresh, and the provolone was amazing. Â We also got a basket of fries. Â Their house specialty, roasted red pepper mayonnaise, which came with the fries, was flavorful with just a subtle bit of heat.
This is a neighborhood joint and they do want you to sit and stay a while. Â Service is a little slow, but attentive.
I would definitely head back that way just for the sandwiches.
Stopped here for lunch on a weekday afternoon. The beer list was great, and the food was okay, but the service was terrible.
We sat in the middle of the bar and waited forever for the lone bartender/server to acknowledge our presence. There were only a few other people at the bar. We then waited forever for her to come back and take our beer order. Then forever for our food order. The food then really took a long time to come out (or maybe it was ready, and she wasn't paying attention. Who knows.) After eatiung, we watched her hang out with some dudes at the end of the bar, even making eye contact with her several times, before she eventually decided to come give us the check.
My veggie sandwich was decent. My boyfriend's fish and chips were pretty good. The prices were very decent. The lack of service was just annoying.
We used to really like this place for quality and value. Â Recent visit was lacking in both and service was lousy. Â Ten dollars for a 1/2 lb Angus burger that weighed in considerably less with no sides, no chips, fries or even a slice of pickle. Â GMAFB!
Linguini special was anything but. Â Had to chase the staff to finish my order, to get drinks, and get condiments. Â Will not be hurrying back.
I rated 3 stars according to the last 2 times I have been here. The whiskey doughnuts are awful, so don't even bother. Tonight I was there and ordered the Roast Pork Italiano. This was probably the worst roast pork sandwich I've ever had. Â The pork is dry and was on a stale roll. Â I've had alot of good food here in the past. Â The beer is always incredible here. I hope the menu isn't starting to falter. Also, a little on the pricey side.
Review Source:I was here for brunch about a week ago with two of my pals. We were the only ones in the place, so I won't be able to comment on the crowd.
Really great selection of draft and bottled beer.
Whiskey donuts were delicious. My omelet was good too- I got the ABC omelet but asked them to substitute tomatoes for bacon.
This seems like it would be a really perfect happy hour place.
Remember Cheers on tv? Â Well I feel like Norm, when I walk into this place. Â Except they dont know my name but they know my drink lol!!! Â Dont even have to ask for it, they just make it and deliver it to me. Â
Great atmosphere, good times when im here. Â There's a resturant up stairs and food is very good. Â Burgers are nice and juicy and fries done right. Â Wings arent bad either. Â Never had the steak sandwich which people rave about. Â But good stuff either way. Â Oh I never mentioned about the beer for I dont drink that, but they do have a vast selection on tap and bottled. Â The weird beers too lol, at least it weird to me lol.
Happy Eatings!!
Most of what I love about the Grey Lodge comes from what I hate about drinking in the Northeast. This place is for people who appreciate good beer and good liquor and want to sit back and enjoy them. You don't get underage kids in there being loud and obnoxious, dropping cherry bombs, and thinking they know beer because they drink Blue Moon. That doesn't mean the place doesn't get crowded and fun. The quality of people reflects the quality of the beer.
The Grey Lodge has an ever changing tap list, so it's always good to check their site and see what's new to drink. They also have plenty of bottles and cans available if you're not feeling the tap.
The food isn't the best in the city but it's by no means bad. They have a great corned beef rueben and the fries are great. Also they have tons of fixings available for their burgers. But the fish tacos were too dry. There is an upstairs available for dining too. Service is great and friendly.
EDIT: Since I wrote this review The Grey Lodge has seriously overhauled it's kitchen. The new menu and specials are top notch and rival any gastropub in Philadelphia. Now not only is this the best place in the Northeast to grab a beer, you would be hard pressed to find a better place to eat. Regardless of where you live in the city, go out of your way to pay this place a visit.
This is by far the best place to drink in the Northeast.
It always amazing to me when the list of best beer bars in the city comes out the Grey Lodge isn't on it. Â In my opinion this is by far one of the best beer bars in Philly. Â They also have awesome food. Â I highly recommend the "Lodge Steak" with grilled salami, cheese, and roasted red pepper mayo. Â Delicious stuff.
On a side note, I also think they might have the coolest bathrooms in the city. Â The men's room is adorned with mosaic tile beer quotes while the women's room dons mosaic love quotes. Â It's not often you can say that you could spend hours in the bathroom at a bar!
Such an amazing beer selection. Â Their selection is so plentiful and varied, in fact, that you might order a beer, enjoy it, and the next time you look at the board to order another, the one you just finished is no longer on offer, but 10 new and amazing ones are. Â It's quite a spectacle.
My band comes here often after practice to have some drinks or talk about serious matters. Â Sometimes instead we just throw darts, because I usually have my darts in my coat pocket. Â
The fried pickles were delicious, but that is the only thing I have eaten here. Â Try to stay away on a dart league night (I think Wednesdays?) because it can get really crowded. Â But otherwise, it's a great place to go to drink some beers, watch a game, and shoot some sh*t.
Food continues on downward spiral. Last night, appetizer was completely forgotten until after we we already halfway through our dinner. Cheddar and broccoli soup was so thin that it was more like cheese-flavored-chicken-broth soup with a few sad slivers of broccoli in it.
Beer remains excellent, by far the best in this area and definitely one of the best in the city. Had a great IPA and boyfriend had a really nice milk stout. Have decided to stop trying to go for dinner, and just go for drinks from now on.
78 miles for a cheesesteak sandwich. That sounds about right. Especially when the cheesesteak is this good. Add to that a great variety of local beers, plus the friendliest clientelle/bartenders this side of Pat Pong... Wow!!
The cheesesteak is REAL cheese. White, not cheez-whiz yellow. Goes great with a Troag beer. Well worth the drive!
I stopped in a few days ago for the Friday the Firkinteenth event and had a blast. Â The place was packed, with a crowd of probably 50+ people hanging out on the sidewalk out front. Â Inside, though parts of the bar were denser than others, there was a surprisingly comfortable amount of space.
Getting my first beer proved just a little tough, but I was encouraged by a few super-friendly locals to shout and gesticulate wildly. Â It worked. Â After eventually getting a seat at the bar, ordering beers became much easier still. Â All the while, the service was really pleasant and fun. Â I also remember liking the music, though I'm not sure if it was a juke or an ipod. Â I seem to recall a Talking Heads -- Stevie B. -- Alice in Chains set. Â (Though, as happens every time I hear "Spring Love," I wished I'd been hearing Afroman's epic bildungsroman "Palmdale," which samples it so well.)
As I was pretty focused on the firkins, I didn't have a chance to really check out the rest of the Grey Lodge's beer selection (or food, for that matter.) Â But because of the fun experience there on Friday, I'll definitely be back.
Mmm...I love it when a gastropub has unique mayonnaises and dipping sauces! Â I had the fries with coconut curry sauce, which were quite tasty. Â I also ordered the Cajun fish sandwich, which was also very flavorful, although I think I have learned that I am not a big Cajun fish person. Â The food was very reasonably priced and I would much rather pay $7 for a sandwich and get to decide whether or not I want the fries than pay $10 and have automatic fries, as GL allows you to do. Â I was very pleased with the food.
Grey Lodge is widely known for their beer selection and famous for their Friday the firkenteenth events. Â I was able to try several new beers on tap, which were all top notch. Â They had a nice mix of local brews and other well known US brews. Â
Our server was very helpful and efficient, but he did seem a bit overloaded for a Wednesday. Â That did not really take away from the experience though. Â He was very generous in terms of giving samples of new beers, which I always appreciate!
I'm going to have to bump this place up because a) I've had quite possibly the best burger I've had in the city here. b) They're having an Xmas in July event on 7/9 in which I'll be able to have some of my beloved Tröegs Mad Elf.
Not just that, but I also recalled the incredible service I got last time. I'm into beer, but all things considered still relatively a novice and the bartender I had on my first trip was really helpful in answering questions and offering small samples before I got a whole pint.
The potentially best burger in question: Black Angus Beef. Choose your toppings. Also, you know a place cares about their burger when they offer fried egg as a topping choice.
I'm rarely in the Northeast. Â But when I needed to take my car to Nick Schummer's shop, I used the trip to stop by the Grey Lodge. Â Many have said that this is one of the best bars in the city, and I hadn't given it more than a passing drink until this weekend.
It's hard to determine what is most notable about this bar. Â As many have remarked, the beer list is excellent. Â Eleven taps pour a good variety of styles and breweries. Â I started with a rare beer from Sierra Nevada: Charlie, Fred and Ken's Lager. Â It was an excellent beer. Â Grey Lodge also boasts one of the most impressive whiskey lists I've seen in Philadelphia.
I also love the atmosphere at this place. Â The bar is a large J shape that utilizes the space well. It's also generally busy with a motley mix of people. Â Whether its Northeasters drinking Bud, Mainliners, or snobby beer geeks, there's no judgement and everyone seems to be having a good time. Â I also remember remarking that the music here was awesome. Â Someone made some wise choices when stocking the jukebox. Â There are also several TVs on the first floor, and it's a good place to catch a Phillies game. Â To top it off, the mosaic of famous beer quotes in the bathroom is one of my favorite parts of the Grey Lodge.
The prices for everything are excellent. Â Even a few miles outside of center city Philadelphia the prices are lower than what I usually expect. Â I ordered a "surf and turf cheesesteak" a Philly cheese steak topped with shrimp, which was $9. Â It was standard, traditionally made cheesesteak, with the shrimp topping it off as a nice addition. Â I ordered a side of fries, a mix of potato and sweet potato, and these were good as well. Â Dan ordered and enjoyed the fish and chips. Â But both of us agreed that the food was good but nothing special. Â It's clear that the Grey Lodge does not approach their food menu with the same seriousness or care that do with their drink menu.
Bottom Line: Â For me, it's not worth making the trip to go to the Grey Lodge alone. Â The food is so-so, but the drinks, atmosphere and affordable prices more than make up the difference. Â Although I have no other bars to compare to, I'm sure this is one of the best in the northeast.
Have you ever found yourself wandering aimlessly in a desert, or lost in a post-apocalyptic wasteland right out of a bad Kevin Costner movie, clinging to the distant hope of finding some semblance of an oasis before you die of thirst?
If so, you'll understand my first experience driving to the Grey Lodge, where I agreed to meet some friends who swore it was one of the best bars in the city. Though it's hardly in the city, and on the drive there I was consumed with doubt by the scenery outside my window, in the end, they were right.
In the gustatory middle of nowhere, the Grey Lodge stands completely alone in its diverse draft and bottle beer selection. The food gets the job done, too. The Cajun Fish Sandwich (tilapia, spicy mayo, and trimmings) goes great with a pale ale and the fries and onion rings are top notch.
Though I probably won't return anytime soon because it's a bit out of the way, I hope to get back to the Lodge someday. It's a great place to have a bro hangout, drink some great beer, and enjoy one of the very few spots the Northeast has to offer.
I am not in the Northeast often, but when I am, it's usually because I am at the Grey Lodge. Considering the amount of things I have read about it in various magazines since then, I am always a little surprised that it's never particularly hard to find a table or a spot at the bar, even when it is at its most crowded. It's small but two-level, so that may alleviate some of the crush. The bartenders are fantastic--one of them put up with my beer-nerd boyfriend's intense questioning and struck such a friendly note that he wanted to say goodbye to the 'tender before we left! Table service has also been good every time we've been there, and the staff seem like they are just really enthusiastic about beer and telling people about it.
As for the beer selection itself, it's usually pretty awesome. There are over ten beers on tap usually, and they are often things that a lot of other places don't have. Occasionally, they will get a cask of something that only one or two other bars in the entire state will receive. It's THAT good. This winter was especially nice, because I am a huge fan of winter seasonal beers, which they had in spades. And there are even special and slightly silly events like Friday the Firkenteenth, where every Friday the 13th, the bar opens 13 or more firkins of various kinds. Pretty awesome indeed. The food is also great. I haven't ordered anything besides the buffalo chicken cheesesteak, fries, and once, onion rings, but I think it says something about that sandwich that I haven't wanted to.
Although it's a bit of a schlep, whenever we do make it out there (and I always mean to go more often), the Grey Lodge has never disappointed.
Beer. Beer, beer, beer, beer, and more beer. If you want a beer pub, go to Grey Lodge. Simple as that. Extensive tap selection that is constantly rotating.
What I appreciate even more about this pub is the effort they put into letting their loyal patrons know what is being rotated in and out. (Attention Union Jacks: welcome to the 21st century!) With a blog comes an ACTIVE blogger and helpful information. Even if you live too far away to frequent this excellent pub subscribe to the blog just to brush up on your beer-geek knowledge.
I would comment on the food but I've only had their fries and they were a perfect compliment to the beer. Who needs food anyway? Beer!
My one and only complaint (and maybe I'm just getting old) but the music is sometimes REALLY loud downstairs. I like to converse over a beer without having to YELL AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS.
A lot of bars make a lot of claims. This review is a comparison of my experience and the claims on Grey Lodge's website:
"The Grey Lodge Pub is a friendly pub located at 6235 Frankford Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia." -TRUE! They are very easy to spot and street parking is in abundance. And yes, I'd agree "friendly pub" is a fair description.
"We are not the typical Northeast Philly bar, but then again we aren't the typical anything." Â -TRUE? Not being a local, I don't know what the 'typical' NE Philly bar should look like, but this place was relaxed & inviting. I loved the traveler mosaics on the walls and the staff seemed genuinely nice. Bonus points for the badass jukebox.
"We are one of Philadelphia's best beer bars featuring a constantly rotating selection of mostly local microbrews on draft." -TRUE! There were eleven beers on tap when I went. Most of the breweries featured I'd never even heard of, and I was very impressed. They update their website pretty religiously with the current brews if you're wondering what you'll find.
"We take our food as seriously as we do beer. Our french fries recently were named Best of Philly by Philadelphia Magazine." -FALSE. Well, I can't speak for Philadelphia Magazine, but I certainly wasn't in love with the red & white fries even though it was only $3 for a huge basket. I'd definitely like to come back here to try the full menu sometime.
"We are not just a great beer bar, but also just a great bar, period" -TRUE! I really enjoyed Grey Lodge and if I lived in the area think it would easily become one of my favorites.
Well, we stopped at the Grey Lodge Pub tonight for a quick bite with my wife and her sister from Cali and had a good meal along with some good beer. I had the roasted veggie sandwich while the ladies both had the chicken quesadilla. Both sandwiches were very good.
This place always has great beer. I went with the yards love stout while my sister in law was drinking the victory dark lager. The victory was a little better to my taste but it is just great that I can get these beer choices right here in my neighborhood. Highly recommended place to go to just have a couple beers and a little something to eat.
I had heard rumblings of the Grey Lodge offering Sunday brunch, and was even able to find their brunch menu online. The brick oven baked french toast sounded amazing, so a friend and I showed up around 1pm... and were informed that they do not serve brunch. NOOOOOO. Okay, I thought it was a little strange that their website does not have their brunch menu, but I assumed maybe brunch was a new thing that hadn't been added yet. Nope. Apparently they served brunch for a bit and decided to nix it. Tear.
We decided to hang anyway - we were hungry and it's not like the NE is brimming with awesome brunch spots. The french dip I ordered was absolutely delicious. Piled high with roast beef & provolone, all gooey and juicy on a big warm roll and served with horseradish mayo on the side. The jus was a bit skimpy - I finished it not far into the 2nd half of my sandwich - but other than that, no complaints.
We shared a basket of their famed spicy fries and to be honest, these were kind of overrated. I don't know if the chef was feeling a bit heavy-handed that day or what, but there was just too much spice (and I'm someone who likes things way saltier/spicier than most). I mean, these things were dredged in seasoning like it was bread crumbs. They would have been great if it had been turned down a notch, so hopefully this was just a fluke.
My friend enjoyed her spinach salad enough but wasn't thrilled. Service was attentive & we got out of there for cheap - $19 not including tip. Good experience overall and I'm sure I'll be back because it isn't far from my house. Judging from the other reviews this is probably an excellent beer bar (I don't drink beer), but it's not worth making a hike to just for the food. Wish they'd bring back brunch, though!
Ok my love affair with TGL started about 3 years ago. Â I had been hearing about this amazing beer destination for a year prior to taking the plunge. Â I mean where the hell is Mayfair? Â Isn't that like (gulp!) in the NE? Â
Certainly this must be shit. Â I mean a pretentious, snobby, Twat like myself couldn't possibly fathom the thought of Excellence in Ale emerging from points North of Girard Ave. Â Well call me a daft cunt and spank my ass - cause I was WRONG!
The staff kicks ass. Â They never give off an attitude - like who is this newcomer??? They are friendly & knowledgable. Â I have come to know the owners fairly well. Â
Mike "Scoats" Scotese could not be a nicer guy (he is the brains of this operation). Â He saw to my musical requests on their digital jukebox. Â He updates their on-line Draft list at least every three days if not sooner. Â In fact, I would say he pioneered the on-line Draft list in Philly. Â He is always happy to chat with new faces. Â He lives in the neighborhood. Â This guys take mucho Civic pride. Â That's just a bonus when an owner actually believes in making where he lives/works a better place.
Anyways, they have 11 taps and one beer engine (cask ale). Â The second floor has identical taps. Â It is definitely focused on American craft beer (not just the local scene). Â The bottle list is not Monk's capacity but it is a nice mix of your major quality Euros, American micros and harder to find Euro beers - like Okocim. Â Don't worry Hipsters, you can still get cans and bottles of American Macro Swill like Piels, PBR and Lionshead (I told you I was a Snob).
BTW - on street parking is pretty easy...much easier than say South Philly. Â The only time it gets carzy is during special events like Friday the Firkinteenth (google it).
Finally, the food is not  Les Halles of NYC but it is the best bar food you are going to get in a 5 mile radius.  Their fries have won several awards and their cheesesteaks are superior to Pat's or Geno's.
Check out their Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Â Food specials and just about every thing else you need to know are updated on their website.
Cheers!
The Grey Lodge is the most popular bar you've never heard of. Â It is hands down one of the best bars in Philadelphia, and it is THE best bar in Northeast Philly (although there's not much competition). Â The Grey Lodge is located on Frankford Ave. between Harbison and Robbins Avenues, and it's just off of the Bridge Street exit of I-95. Â It is the one bright spot on the block because it is surrounded by run-down row homes, strip malls, and such. Â However, find some street parking and venture inside because the Grey Lodge is one of the coolest places in the city.
They regularly have about 10 beers on tap, and the upstairs and downstairs bars have different beers (so figure out which one you want and head to that floor). Â They also have various bottled beer, and their food menu is pretty good for pub fare. Â I especially like their mussels. Â They change their beer selection regularly, so check out their website to see what's on tap for the evening: <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greylodge.com&s=2385ad7780631c4fb5e989929aa3e792c03441548bca8fd4c92ec58c2f24c372" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.greylodge.com</a>
What I like even more about this place, aside from its cool, laid-back neighborhood pub atmosphere, good food, good beer, and dartboards is how the bar really makes an attempt to stage events for the community. Â It has quizzo at least once a week (and if you come in first or second, you get a free round - always a plus). Â It also has "Friday the Firkenteenth," which is every Friday the 13th, when it has various firken casks (i.e., not carbonated) of specialty beer that it has on tap all day from noon until closing. Â When one cask is kicked, they ring a bell and open up the next beer on the list. Â The place is packed on this day, so I suggest that you get there at noon and plan on camping out until you can't stand up anymore. Â They also have several other special events, so I suggest checking their website regularly to see what they're up to.
They also have an ATM right inside in case you need more cash.
My boyfriend is a beer snob, so we've tried nearly all the beer bars in Philly. Â Despite the many choices we have in the city, we keep finding ourselves back at the Grey Lodge, parked at a table and drinking beer with friends. Â If you try this place, you'll keep coming back, too.
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