This is a late review, I'm writing about St. Patrick's Day.
We aren't interested in going out to the bars and such like we used to on St. Patrick's Day so we planned to go early enough to just get some decent food and enjoy the atmosphere. This is the furthest thing from an Irish pub I have ever been to, the food was bland and about par with an average diner, I was hoping for a traditional Irish breakfast but they didn't have the available
They picked a fun Irish music station on Pandora(with the commercials) but I would think being an Irish pub they wouldn't need to go to such resources. I'll give it another try when I'm planning on just going out and screwing around but there are much better pubs in the area and in Philly then this.
I am only giving three stars, because of previous trips to Halligans, it was based on today only - it would be a 1!
Four of us went, on our lunch break - for a birthday lunch. The food took WAY too long. Â We were told that the cook said the Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich was holding up the order and it takes 20 minutes to make. (the fact that it was 25 minutes after ordering... didn't help) We mentioned that we had to get back to work and probably would have to get the food wrapped and a check, if it doesn't come soon. This got us the check a few minutes later, shortly followed by the containers to take our food with us. but, still no food to put in the containers. When the meals came out, they were good, but it definitely does not take that long to grill a pounded chicken breast and melt cheese on it. they forgot my friends side of fries and when she reminded them, she got half a bowl.
We quickly inhaled our meals, two of us wrapping half to finish later and never even got to acknowledge my friends birthday.
We have eaten there several times and the time has been close before, but this was crazy and the excuse was not legitimate.
I'll give them one more chance, in a few weeks, to see if there is an improvement. right now, i think the whole thing was handled very poorly. I'm in no rush to return and there are plenty of other places to go for lunch in the area.
Halligan's is a great little local pub in Flourtown and is one of me and my wife's go to restaurant choices when we don't feel like cooking at home. The food at Halligans is all good, although I haven't had anything really outstanding. I always have a good time and leave satisfied, and really isn't that what you're looking for in a local pub. My wife and I will continue to be regulars for as long as we're in area.
Review Source:I always liked Halligan's, but now that I moved into the neighborhood I really like it! Â Moving is such a drag, and we were exhausted--but it was 11pm. Â Anyone in this area knows you can't get food at 11pm, except Wawa or 7-11, right? Â WRONG!!! Â Halligan's serves 'til 12 on SUNDAY NIGHT! Â 1 AM weekends. Â We were so happy. Â We had salads and Burgers and it waqs all good. Â It's not gastropub gourmet food, it is what it is. Â But for a nice, inexpensive, late-night meal, it was perfect. Â Nice crowd there too. Â I am excited to be closer to Halligan's! Â Try getting food in Chestnut Hill at 11PM on a Sunday.....Go Flourtown!
Review Source:This place looks like it be a cool place to hang out and I was excited to visit for the first time. I left disappointed.
The food is mostly bar type food and sort of expensive. I got a burger and a beer. It was nothing special. I was really hungry and it filled the void, but thats it.
Struggling to find a local spot that carries the Sunday NFL Ticket, I was referred to Halligan's. Â If I'm going out alone drinking and yelling at 1pm on Sunday, this is where I want to be from now on. Â Great staff and clientele, pretty much a bunch of local dudes out watching some football and talking sports. Â The bartender is happy to put the Patriots game on a TV for me even though I'm the only one in there to watch it. Â I haven't sampled enough of their menu to comment on their grub but they have a well-rounded beer selection.
Review Source:Gotta say that aside from six packs to go and a good hh special -Halligan's doesn't really do it for me. Â It does seem to do it for AARP - they must send out coupons by the dozen for this place. Â Average age is at least 72...
Food is mediocre at best - used to go for lunch fairly often but haven't for years now... just wasn't worth the trip. Â
Have had burgers, clubs, soup, cheesesteaks, tuna sandwiches...
Stick to some beers and eavesdropping at the counter.
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I just added the third star for the trivia game... forgot about that.
Yep, the menu still brags about the "Best Staff on the East Coast," and while our server was awesome and totally on top of things (and also very cool with our kids), the wait for dinner tonight was crazy. I was starving already - guess who forgot to eat lunch again today? - and when i see other tables that were seated after us get served faster, it sends me into a tizzy.
Yes, a tizzy.
But when the food did come, I totally got over it. I ordered a cheesesteak, since I was delirious with hunger, thus breaking my self imposed one-cheesesteak-a-year rule. But hot damn, I ate the hell out of that bastard. Food was flying everywhere, onions were falling out of my mouth - it was crazy food porn gone wild. The best part - there was no grease. How do you make a cheesesteak with no grease?
Clearly the kitchen crew, while a bit slow tonight, is magic, thus reassuring me that their claim of "The Best Staff on the East Coast," is not bullshit.
When I was a student at Chestnut Hill College this was *the* pub for all my friends to hang out. I think that's partially why I'm giving it five stars, all the odd and good memories. We always got good food at a great price with excellent service. When I was there with friends we sat in the bar area and had a great time playing their trivia games and were regularly there to hear great live performances.
I haven't stopped into Halligan's as much since graduating college five years ago, but since then I've taken my parents from Jersey there and out of town friends there and we've gotten good meals and good service in the non-bar area.
I always loved their cheesesteaks  and they have the *best* jalapeno poppers. It's still a nicer place to get a good meal than any of those crappy chains like Applebee's or Chili's.
"This place doesn't skimp", so says my Dad the cheapskate.
We took him and my Stepmother there a few months ago on a Monday night (cheap night)- when all of the entrees are $10.95.
Since then- it is all he talks about. So, we went back tonight...
We each ordered something different, and we all sampled each others food. I was too scared to order the Turkey Croquettes- but my husband did- and they were excellent! I had the Chicken Halligan- and although it was tasty, my only complaint was that there was way too much of it. My Stepmother ordered the Sheperds Pie (again scared), but this was great too! My Dad had a big lunch, so he just had the chicken salad- but that kept him happy. And folks, that is all that really matters here.
That and the fact that they have a good beer selection.
A true highlight of my trip while staying in Fort Washington for a night. Â This place was a total local hangout - it was amazing to see how everyone knew each other and were talking about the rest of the town -- some juicy gossip too! Â I had never experienced anything like this, not even while living in the smallest town in parts of the US. Â The people were super friendly and would actually engage in a discussion with outsiders, the fascination of new comers into this "forbidden city" I guess. Â If you're ever stuck at the hotel and looking for a quick bite, hit this spot. Â I had a open faced buffalo wing sandwich, customized order and it turned out great. Â They have a very nice beer collection too.
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