I really wish I could give this place a higher rating but when I went their kitchen was having technical difficulties so I don't think it's fair to give them a higher rating.
That being said, we were able to get on order of chips and guac, which were pretty good. Â The beer list is nice and very fairly priced - they had local brews from PBC and some from far away too. Â
Two things wowed me. Â One: Â the spectacular patio. Â Set back from the street you ALMOST forget you are in the city. Â It's pretty awesome. Â Two: are server was super sweet - one of the nicest servers I have ever encountered and I was one myself another lifetime ago. Â
So I plan on going back soon (Taco Tuesday maybes?) and hopefully these guys can add a star or two.
This place came highly recommended by some friends. Â Walking in to a narrow divey bar with Christmas lights up in June, I was a bit surprised by their recommendation until I ordered the food. Â The black bean nachos were great, the cornmeal crusted shrimp tacos were to die for, and the Mexican corn on the cob was a life changing experience. Â Pair it with one of their vast selections of draft beers and all at very reasonable prices. Â They have a nice little outdoor patio section as well. Â Will definitely be going back to this gem again and again!
Review Source:A solid neighborhood bar with good local draft selection and food. Â We stopped in while in the neighborhood for a show. Â A short walk from the Girard subway stop this bar tucked away on a neighborhood street is a good getaway with a back partially-covered patio. Â We started with guacamole & chips which was very tasty and a very nice serving for $7. Â Not often that you need more chips to go with your order of guacamole, know what I mean...
For dinner my wife had the lamb burger topped with feta cheese, tzatziki, and olive tapenade. Â It was really great and I'd probably order it next time minus the olive...why you gotta go mess up a perfect burger? Â But the wife liked it and I'm sure many others. Â I had the shrimp tacos which were just okay. Â The chipotle aioli wasn't very spicy and they were way too heavily breaded. Â I had to douse them in hot sauce and limes to get some flavor. Â The highlight of the trip to me and what will probably get me back is the mexican corn on the cob with cilantro-lime mayo and cotija cheese. Â One of my favorite things in the world and they do it right here. Â Love it. Â
All in all a good find with good a good beer selection, laidback vibe, great service, and pretty good food.
Ok, so I just ranted earlier about the Interstate Burger and how they went and changed their signature burger. The Interstate Burger (officially, in my book) IS NO MORE!
I initially tried their burger on a recommendation of a friend. I had the great pleasure of enjoying my new proclaimed "favorite burger" maybe 4 or 5 more times. Then, a few weeks ago I took a friend so she could try it out only to find that they changed the fixins! It no longer comes with bacon or spicy mayo, but instead "truffle mayo" which I was told is mushroom based (blech!) I expressed my disappointment in their change, but they obliged and made me the original version. Cool!...Tonight, however...not so cool. My friend & I went back and again attempted to get the original Interstate Burger, my friend go the same. What a let down!
All my previous burgers were juicy and delicious to the point where I just had to keep dipping my burger into the puddle on my plate so as to savor every bit of tastiness. This burger was dry as a bone, the beef itself tasted so bland I couldn't believe I was at the same establishment. Maybe it's a new cook, maybe a different brand or beef. Whatever the reason(s), I won't be ordering it again.
Then came the bill. Ooh, boy. They held the "truffle mayo" and cherry peppers upon my request. I was charged extra for both bacon and cheese (free with the original version). My total bill was $47!!! Add on a tip and I'm paying nearly sixty bucks for a couple of burgers, 3 glasses of pino, plus gratuity! That's just nuts!
Sorry guys, I'm goin' back to Sketch!
I visited for the first time this weekend, and I am hoping to update my review with more stars when I return. The atmosphere was laid back, the draft selection was great, and the service was friendly. The only let down was the food. It might have been my fault for ordering a selection of random items for my table and not an actual meal, so I'd like to go back and give it another shot. We collectively ordered/shared the nachos (which were okay, nothing great but not a huge let down either), the sweet potato fries (maybe I had a bad batch, but id never order them again... half were burnt, some were dripping with grease), the mac & cheese (which was a pretty good dish), and the grilled corn (cant say ANYTHING bad about this... it was great, as I was expecting it to be. Similar to dos segundos' style)
Again, Im hoping to return and try more actual meal items instead of snacks, and hoping to add more stars to my review. This place has a lot of potential and I live right around the corner!
Interstate Drafthouse is a hidden jem in the heart of Fishtown. Â I went there for the first time this past week and enjoyed my experience. Â The food was unique and tasty and the beer selection would satisfy most micro beer snob fans. Â I ended up ordering the bacon bloody mary. Â My server informed me that they usually offer it as a special for weekend brunch, and didn't have bacon readily available. Â He offered to have some cooked up though, and I gladly accepted the offer. Â The bloody mary was good, but there was a bit of a bitter taste towards the end. Â Not sure if that was normal. Â Otherwise, I liked IDH, and will probably return in the future. Â Parking may be a challenge since the restaurant is in the middle of a residential neighborhood block. Â BTW, the do offer a flight sampler for their beers.
Review Source:After trying to get to the Interstate Draft house I finally made it there on a Friday night in March. Â We were lucky to get rock star parking about 100ft from the front door. Â We walked in and found two seats at the bar right near the front window. Â I'm glad we arrived at 9:30 because by 10pm the place was full.
As soon as we sat down our bartender came over and took our drink orders. Â My girlfriend ordered a Fishtown Ice Tea and I had an Otter Creak Baltic Porter. Â Our drinks arrived quickly and both were great. Â As most said the Fishtown Ice tea is a must try. Â I could drink 10 of those things on a nice spring day as long as I'm not driving.
The interior of the building has the bar along the right wall and a few two top tables along the left side. Â As you walk past the bar area they have a dining room followed by the kitchen. Â Since it was a cold night we didn't get to check out the back patio. I will return when the weather is warmer to check it out.
After perusing the menu I settled on the beef & gator chili and the Filet Tips  with chipotle aioli, fresh greens &  flour tortillas $12.  My girlfriend had the Chicken Panini with marinated chicken breast, smoked apple wood bacon, sliced avocado, red onion, cheddar cheese and lime cilantro mayo.  The panini came with fresh cut fries and they were some of the best we have had in a while.
The vibe of Interstate is very chill and relaxed and the bartenders were very friendly and helpful. Â This small bar has great food and a good beer selection to match. Â I really like this place a lot and can't wait to go back.
To Whom It May Concern:
Please accept my high recommendation of Interstate Drafthouse in support of its application for the position of totally legit brunch spot. IDH displays the virtues of tastiness, solicitous service, and beer on a regular basis. As such, I have no doubt that IDH would be a credit to your pantheon of brunch options.
IDH and I have not known each other for long, perhaps a scant two months, but in this short time, it has shown itself to be quite creative. Consider this stroke of genius: who else would think to play on the concept of eggs benedict by replacing the classic English muffin with a perfectly--perfectly--crispy polenta cake? I suspect few of your other applicants would.
As a balance to its creativity, IDH is also quite practical. Their beer flights include 8 beers. They have 16 beers on tap. And so, if you can't decide which beers to get, order 2 flights and get them all! Indulgence, decadence, variety, all under the aegis of easy division.
I do hope you will agree that IDH is a strong candidate for your brunch pleasure, and I recommend it without condition. Please feel free to contact me should have any questions.
Yours in deliciousness,
--Chris M.
Eek!! I don't know what happened here!
I had plans to go to Prohibition Taproom last night, but when we got there, there was not one single seat to be found. So, I thought to myself, where can we go instead that will undoubtedly be delicious?
Unfortunately my experience at Interstate wasn't nearly as good as last time.
The service was pretty terrible, and the food was quite disappointing.
The fried pickles, which I loved last time I was there, were completely different. Long gone were the golden brown, crispy pickles. What appeared at our table was more of a tempura type fry, that was soft and mushy and peeled off the second you picked up a pickle. In fact, looking back at the picture I took in May, and comparing it to what appeared at our table last night, I wouldn't even begin to think that both dishes were from the same place.
As for the mac and cheese - I wasn't really a fan. It tasted like a grilled cheese sandwich (and my date agreed). The breadcrumbs on top were buttery and browned (borderline burned) and made the dish taste like a sandwich. It wasn't really hitting the spot.
Lastly, I got the catfish po boy. It came out on a regular hamburger-type roll, which isn't usually how a po boy is served. I could overlook that, but the fact was that my entire sandwich was beyond soggy. It was absolutely drenched in the juice from the cole slaw that it was topped with. I was only given one napkin, and I could barely get through two bites without feeling like I needed to go wash my arms and wrists in the sink.
Overall my date and I were pretty jilted by this experience. It's quite unfortunate considering how much I loved our outing in May.
I was here for the first time tonight, and it was taco Tuesday. Â The tacos were only $1 each, but they are tiny! Â They are delicious; I had 3 chicken and 3 seitan; and I was full. Â So not bad, $6 for a meal. Â They also had select drafts for $3, which is a good deal. Â I will definitely be back to check this place out again.
Review Source:The food is good, and the atmosphere is hit or miss. The staff are not the friendliest, often spending more time on their cell phones (texting) or hanging out at the bar with each other in between waiting on you. If you are not in a hurry, this place is for you! They have great drink specials (Fishtown Ice Teas are my favorite). Their guacamole is the bomb! My boyfriend is always impressed by their beer selection.
Review Source:We stopped in for beers after hearing about this bar. Â I was excited to learn that they allow well behaved dogs on their outside patio :) Gotta love dog friendly places! Â Of course you want to bring your dog to drink beer! Â Now, I just need adopt a dog or borrow one from someone! Â
Interstate Drafthouse has a great beer selection on tap. Â Lots of options for $3 happy hour drafts, so we will have to go back for that! Â I read that tuesdays are taco night so I will have to try that sometime too.
Vegetarian options... Score! Â Setian wings were awesome albeit quite spicy! When I need my wings fix I will be back! Â They were about medium hot - so be ready for some heat. Â Hubby had the cubano sandwich and no complaints there. Â Sweet potato fries were a great choice. Â The fries are served with ketchup that had a bbq flavoring to it, which went really well together. Â
For good beer and food, stop in here!
Awesome bar food, a great staff, and an interesting draft menu. Â We find ourselves coming here more often to enjoy this things. Â The bartenders remembered us after our first visit and indulged in some birthday shots with us. Â It's such a good, unpretentious spot to grab a drink. Â You'll find a diversity of characters in here but all pleasant and conversational. Â It's a bit off the beaten path if you don't live in this hood but well worth a visit.
Review Source:LOVE the beer selection.. LOVE the food selection.
This place is VERY Chill, which we love.. a GREAT Spot to watch a game.. or chill on the deck with a brew, and enjoy the weather.
Friendly, nice neighborhood spot. The Food is legit too. Go here, get a Prism, Sly Fox, Victory, Troeg's, Yards or something else good.
GREAT Bloody Marys too
Servers are friendly. Really good large an varied menu with something for everyone. Good happy hour specials 4:30-6:30. They do a Taco Tuesday with $1 tacos. Been there a lot and never had a bad meal. The back yard is humid and filled with Mosquitos though both last summer and the fall before- hopefully they can fix that this summer. Inventive food and drinks and a good ever changing draft list. Never too crowded.
Review Source:Service is always great and friendly. Â Very helpful when you have questions about the menu or beer selections.
Love that the atmosphere is totally neighborhood and you feel welcome no matter the time, day or situation.
No complaints about the menu - food is always quality and inventive.
Ummmmmmm. 5 stars for Fishtown Iced Teas. And their terrace in the back. Favorite summertime activity.
But also their food is amazing. Once I came here and the Fish Taco of the Day was fried oysters.... and they were amazing! The other tacos and everything else is also delicious. Except I read the rave reviews for their vegetarian food on here, but I wasn't a fan even though I eat veg often.
This place is solid. There's good food with ample non-meat options, a fair beer selection most of the time, outdoor seating in a nicely enclosed beer garden (in which they allow dogs!). But for some reason it never occurs to to go here.
Prices are high, especially with the nearby competition at JBs, Kraftwork, Memphis, Standard Tap. Beer options aren't nearly as good as most of the nearby places, either. Service can be a little spotty, even on slow nights at the bar.
There's just really nothing that differentiates this place to draw me here as a regular. I'll give it a "meh" and will probably be back in a few months.
Interstate Draft House is a great place. No attitudes or pretentiousness makes for an enjoyable place to grab a bite and a brew.
They always have a pretty great lineup on draft. The backyard space is cozy, yet comfortable. Their menu is imaginative without getting too far out. I got the cheeseburger tonight and it was absolutely fabulous with spicy peppers and truffle mayo. Very messy, but worth every bite. I've also had the wings and tacos which are definitely awesome considering other places will give you something not as tasty and more expensive. Also, Interstate is home to the famous Fishtown Iced Tea - basically a long island ice tea served in an Arctic Splash container. Love it!
Service is very nice and very fast. I have never had a single problem here. I just moved a couple blocks away, so I can tell I'll be in a lot more often.
Interstate is on Palmer, a quiet street off Girard and once must have been the corner bar of this particular section of Fishtown. For its cramped square-footage, the place seems spacious with three areas: bar, restaurant, and outdoor patio.
The enclosed patio was welcome oasis from the usual way restaurants do it- tables by the curb where diners enjoy the outdoor air mixed with car exhaust.
The beer list had an interesting selection (translation: I hadn't heard of most of them). The service at the bar was fine and not crowded being 8pm on a Saturday night. My impression is that this bar is a good option among the many in the area. And one that is probably less known than its other sibling bars dotted along Girard Avenue.
This place is so awesome. I've only been here on Tuesdays. Do you know why? Because their awesome Taco Tuesdays! Yes, $1 tacos. Ok, the tacos are tiny, but still worth the buck. They taste very fresh and come out hot and loaded with chicken (or another meat if you prefer).
I also had the nachos. Couldn't finish them. Not that they were bad, no, they were great. But it was a huge plate! Enough to share with 2-3 people. They were amazing.
Next up, the tap list. Here's where I fell in love. On Tuesdays, they have select drafts for $3. Don't expect 2 or 3 beers to be listed on the special. Every time Ive been there, they had almost every beer on special. Most beers are hard to find at other bars.
This is my new hangout for sure.
Well, it has been a while since my previous post, but the place has earned another star for three reasons:
1. Â Fishtown Iced Teas - what a fan-freaking-tastic invention
2. Â The service has improved significantly since my initial visits
3. Â They have beers on special much more often
That's enough to bump them up, in my opinion!
I walk in. One seat left at the bar. Sweet. I sit down, look around, notice the Walter White Missing poster (Breaking Bad) above the bar, smile and hesitantly get the bartender's attention. "Excuse me." Â I lean in and lower my voice. "Um, I realize I'm putting my personal security at risk here by asking this, but do you think you could change the corner TV to the Steelers game?" The bartender leans back, sucks in a breath, pauses and reluctantly says, "Ah, I'll see what I can do."
"Listen up everyone! Anyone mind if I turn this television to a different game?"
The entire bar, all wearing some type of Eagles gear looks away from the center television toward the bartender.
Someone yells, "Which game?"
"Oh boy, now I'm done for," I think.
"The Steelers!" she yells back.
Slight pause. I hold my breath. Some slight murmuring. Sweat rolls down my back.
"Sure! No problem!" they say and all focus their attention back to the Eagles.
Deep exhale by me.
Actually it wasn't that dramatic, but I did have a hell of a good time here enjoying some new seasonal drafts (Left Hand Oktoberfest, Southern Tier Pumking) while simultaneously watching both PA teams battle it out on Sunday afternoon, even though they both lost to inferior teams!
Also, unknown to me at the time, I was sitting right next to the two owners, who were very fun and personable. Aside from going to war for me regarding the televisions, the bartender was also polite and attentive, eventually giving me my last round on her.
I loved this place and didn't want to leave, especially since I didn't get a chance to try any of their food. Another great find in Fishtown.
With the nice weather on Friday we decided to walk over to Interstate Draft House from Northern Liberties. We got there around 8 or so and had our pick of tables. Our server was great, he explained the draft beers in detail and gave us numerous samples. Â He also kind of reminded me of Pauly Shore if Pauly Shore wasn't an annoying douche.
We started out with the fried pickles. Â They are slices (vs. spears) and come with a really tasty curry dipping sauce. Â Next up was my Cubano sandwich: pork confit + ham + pickles & swiss. Â It was absolutely delicious till I bit into an anise seed or something. Â I went from YUM to YUCK and was stuck with the flavor of black licorice for a good 10 minutes. Not pleasant. Â Aside from the normal menu items, there were a lot of specials that were intriguing, not just typical bar food.
A few beers later we were feeling pretty good and decided to move to an outside table. Â There is an enclosed patio area with plants and umbrella covered tables. Â One major downer is that the plant box I was sitting next to smelled like cat poo. Â I don't know if it was due to fertilizer or a neighborhood cat paying a visit, but it was gross. Â At a few points during the night, we felt as if we were being neglected. Our server ran a bit hot & cold between super friendly & accommodating to disappearing for large chunks of time. Â
It's worth the trek from NL to check out Interstate Draft House. Â It's the perfect spot for a night of drinking & delicious food, especially if it's nice enough outside to sit out on the patio.
Dropped in on a Friday evening. Â Two of us were quickly seated. Â They have a nice big outdoor area but we came by on a HOT night and the AC was blasting inside so we stayed in. Â Nice, chill atmosphere. Â Dim lights, beer signs everywhere and a vague car/"interstate" theme. Â (I-95 and I-76 signs up, pictures of cars in the bathrooms, etc.)
A couple Philly Brewing Co. beers were only $3.25 (Kenzinger and Philly pale ale... I guess proximity wins you a discount.) Â The beer selection otherwise looked very decent but pricy. Â After $3.25 the next cheapest beer was $5.50 upwards to $9. Â I guess the average price was somewhere in the $5.50 to $6.50, but still... no options between $3 and $5.50? Â We stuck with Philly pale ale at $3.25.
We tried the fried pickles and their fish taco of the day, which I believed was fried cod. Â The fried pickles were tasty, especially the dipping sauce that came with them. Â To nitpick, the fried batter was like a hard shell and the pickles would just fall from them after you took a bite. Â But the batter was tasty. Â I felt this dish was a bit pricy. Â At $7 you only get about 7 pickles. Â $1 per pickle slice?
The fish tacos were tasty. Â You get three with 2 lime wedges. Â They came with salsa verde and shredded cabbage on top. Â The cabbage actually made the taco because it provided a nice crunch. Â The verde was okay, but I was not getting enough flavor so I added some hot sauce. Â (They give you a nice selection of condiments when you are eating.) Â At the end the fried cod was getting a bit mushy. Â Not the best fish tacos I've ever had, but not too bad either! Â This plate was $10, again, possibly overpriced a hair????? Â But I'm comparing them to the cheap South Philly Mexican spots.
In the end, service was fast and friendly and we liked the atmosphere. Â I would definitely come back to have beers and try more food. Â The happy hour specials also looked worth a try.
Great spot. Happy Hour is long (til 7) and really great with progressive prices (drinks/food for either 2, 3, or 4).
During Happy Hour but for dinner I had the Mexican Corn on the Cob ($2) and Chicken taco ($2 for 1) and both were good. Neither blew me away but the meat in the taco was nice and tender. They also have a good selection of beer not as big as some but pretty interesting. Also tried the fries and the sweet potato fries were great, not my usual style as they were thick but they pulled it off.
Good place for gluten-free food as they use a lot of corn bases. Also nice outdoor shaded seating.
Midway through a day drinking spree on Saturday one of my friends suggested that we make a stop at interstate Draft House - I'm glad they did! Â This place is deceptively small looking from the outside, but inside they have a lot of tables and outside they have a really nice courtyard. Â That's where we ended up sitting. Â It wasn't exactly "outside" weather that day either, but the waitstaff at IDH made it very comfortable for us. Â The umbrellas that they have are larger than the tables, so it shielded us from the light rain. Â They set up heat lamps next to us, so the temperature was just right. Â
We ordered some Fishtown iced teas!! Â What a cool idea. It's a Long Island iced tea but in a paper Arctic Blast iced tea carton, opened up and used as a glass. Â Yummy and cool. Â I am always a sucker for cool packaging. Â These are deceptively alcoholic as well - the sugar really masks the taste of all that booze. Â I ordered nachos which were pretty good too. Â They have lots of vegetarian options on the menu.
The service here was particularly outstanding.  Our server was totally on point, knowledgeable, friendly, and cool.  I will definitely be returning here  for food and drinks.
As someone who lives in Fishtown and frequents a number of Fishtown bars (drinking out is so much better when you can just stumble home on foot), I was surprised when I heard someone mention Interstate recently. Â A bar with a patio in Fishtown that I'd never even heard of??? Â Huh?
When I finally made it over there a couple weeks ago, I was a little less confused. Â The front is quite unassuming, easily mistaken for a house. Â But inside, despite it's rowhouse shell, it's a really cute bar! Â The floors are are really neat cobblestones (not like you really care), and their outside patio is perfect! Â Actually I kind of hesitate to mention the patio it's so perfect. Â Both times I've gone (once a semi-chilly evening, the other a weeknight for happy hour) there was room for us on the patio, and I will be sad sad sad if the day comes where that isn't the case! Â There are heaters for when it's cold (which according to another reviewer you shouldn't move - um, duh??? Â Those things are expensive, why the heck would you mess with them and yes, someone will get mad if you break it...), and the perfect amount of lighting for once it gets dark. Â
Also you can bring your dog here, and they'll give them a bowl of water! Â I don't actually even have a dog, but I love dog-friendly places on principle.
Like other reviewers have said they have a great beer list, and the prices for happy hour are on point (big $4 margaritas, strong $5 mojitos, $3 craft beer yes please!). Â The food is reasonably priced, and decent. Â I tried their chili pizza and it was perfect drinking food... their loaded hotdogs are yummy and intense. Â The best thing I've tried was their wings - DELICIOUS! Â Like if buffalo wings and bbq wings had a baby?
The only thing I'd say to avoid would be (unfortunately) the guacamole. Â I'm not even that picky about guac, but theirs had a very odd consistency and was not particularly creamy or avocado-y. Â Green and kind of gelatinously gloppy and just weird. Â Please do yourself a favor and order the wings or nachos or pizzas instead!
But honestly with a patio that cute this place could be serving dust for food and I'd still frequent.
I was supposed to meet friends for a birthday party at Frankford Hall last night, but thanks to a 40 MINUTE WAIT!! ended up at IDH instead. Talk about luck, because this place was great. I remember going to Moe's a few times to buy a 6-pack, and the people at IDH totally revamped the space.
It wasn't crowded inside and the outdoor area was awesome. The lighting was perfect, and there was a lot of seating.
Solid beer selection. They had a good balance of saisons, IPAs and others that everyone found what they wanted. Priced between 5-7$, so that was also standard. I was really impressed with the list, and kept throwing back Southern Tier all night long.
The food was the best part. Nachos for $3 were pretty big (and came with guacamole!) and arrived fast. I also had the chicken tacos, which were baller. Fiance had a veggie burger (good, but not the best that she's had) and polenta fries. The polenta fries were great, and came with this aoli dipping sauce. Some friends had the wings (really tender) and other tacos.
I was really impressed with this bar. I live in South Philly, and I would definitely travel to Fishtown for this bar. That's saying A LOT because I hate going out all over town.
This place is great for what it is. A little pocket bar with a great beer selection, friendly servers/bartenders, good/cheap bar food, specials and the relaxing atmosphere.
Tuesday nights at Interstate have become a staple in my life for the $3 draft specials and the great menu selection. I think this is the best bar menu around for the price. The beef chili and the cubano sandwich are my favorite! Oh and if you get french fries, make sure you ask for the aioli sauce :)
Good beer selection. Â Nice outdoor area. Â Service a little dicey. Â Owner has serious anger issues.
I went to Interstate Draft House with a decent-sized group of friends. Â We were in the outdoor area. Â The outdoor area has those space heaters that look like a lamp. Â Ours went out, so someone in our party foolishly decided to try to move another space heater to our seating area (while it was on) and in doing so, touched the lighting cord and shorted out the outdoor lights.
The owner then proceeded to curse at our entire party angrily, saying over and over "you broke my f!@#ing lights!". Â I attempted to explain to the owner that we were sorry and that there was no need to be nasty, but he continued to yell and curse at us even as I was paying my check and making sure I tipped the staff generously.
Had he been more graceful, I would've been happy stay and return to Interstate Draft House and I'm sure the business generated by being nice about the whole thing would've more than made up for any damages incurred.
Unfortunately, the owner literally preferred to curse the darkness (and his potential patrons) rather than light a candle. Â His loss.
I went to Interstate Draft House with...my parents...wearing an Oxford button-down and Sperry boat shoes. I mention this detail only because as soon as I walked in to the restaurant, I felt comfortable - despite the fact that  the energy in the place is fairly hipster-esque and at that point, Mom and Dad were probably the oldest people there.
The space is pretty small, but the bar is decent-sized and the eating area towards the back didn't feel cramped at all, even though as the night went on, it did get pretty crowded. First , and most importantly: the beer. If you're gonna call yourself a draft house, you better deliver - and they did. Good selection, knowledgeable staff, quick to refill (obviously a key measure). Both my dad and I were pleased, and we don't eff around in the beer department.
Second of all: food. Awesome. As an employee of a non-profit organization, I'm always on the lookout for cheap eats, and while I usually like to make Mom and Dad shell out some cash for dinner, IDH would have been super-manageable even for me (yes, I just said it's an inexpensive place). We're a veggie family who usually eats enough to feed the entire state of Pennsylvania, and  there were a ton of options for us here. I kid you not, we ordered: black bean nachos, grilled seitan tips, mushroom goat cheese quesadillas, veggie burger, tilapia tacos, and tomato soup. Seriously, everything was great - and I will mention the portions aren't ginormous so we weren't that out of control. Fresh, great flavor, just really delicious.
Third of all: Solid service. My dad actually misplaced his credit card while we were there and I'm pretty sure at least 87% of the staff was crawling around on the floor looking for it. With flashlights. I'm sure the other diners though we were out of our minds, but we found the card and evaded most of the weird stares.
The only  slight downside (for me) is the Fishtown location, but parking is easy, so...there goes that. I'll be back. Not wearing my Sperrys.
My friends and I traveled up to good ol fishtown for a restaurant my buddy started working at. I was def impressed! Though i didn't drink, the mimosa looked (and tasted) super fresh and the coffee was perfect. I enjoyed my brunch immensly, and  can't wait to go back again for the choriza gravy over a biscuit.
I devoured the eggs benedict over boneless fried chicken over fried polenta. i licked my plate clean cuz i'm a piggy. My friends loved their burgers and the staff is  very friendly. I wish places like this would open near me in south philly. Its time to give royal tavern and sabrinas some beer friendly competeters. that are in walkking distance to my house in pennsport.
This place is perfect for what it is. Â It is not the next great hot night spot. Â It is not an ultra sleek gastropub. Â It is not an irish pub. Â It is not a sports bar. Â It is not a dive bar. Â What you can expect is one of the most chill, down to earth, old school, neighborhood bars in the city. Â
With an impressive tap selection, service where you feel like you know the server or bar tender by the end of the night, and simple food done right, this place strips a bar down to the basics and does each part impeccably well. Â Expect to see the owner sharing a few stories and laughs with any patron at the bar. Â It also boasts a very impressive sized patio for the place, but seeing as how it is almost November, I won't get to really enjoy that for another 5 months or so.
My grandmother lived by herself in Port Richmond running a corner bar until she was 82 years old. Â You knew the owner, you knew the bartenders, and you knew the patrons. Â You always knew when you went in there, it was the true old fashioned bar experience. Â Interstate has mastered that same feeling in an establishment only a month or so old.
People expecting this to be the next Memphis Taproom or Kraftworks will be disappointing, but if you want to experience what a true neighborhood bar should feel like, this is the place to go.
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