Great beer selection.  Love the long wrap around bar.  Food is great, especially for the money.  Great happy hour.  I have only been here twice both so far two very good experience.  Love the ambiance and views from the old Upstairs at Varalli.  One thing I don't like is the noise level.  That remains from the old Varalli.  Beer draft selection is top notch.  Happy hour is great prices.  The food I have had was amazing  (Best pork tacos "Pig Latin" I can remember in a long time) and what I have seen looks great.  Need to go back for the burger!
Review Source:A great experience everytime we've been here. Usually before a theater show or a ballgame (subway entrance is right outside). They  consistently go out of their way to make sure you're out in time to make your show time but without  making you feel rushed. Excellent draft beer selection, and the food is consistently delicious. Great people watching from the window tables to the streets below. Highly recommend.
Review Source:The best burger I've had in a long time. Food is very reasonably priced. Not handicap accessible (no elevator to the 2nd floor). My only complaint was that everyone's food came out at the same time, except for 1 person's meal. We waited 5-10 minutes for his meal to come out, which was disappointing. They should have just waited for his meal to finish before bringing everyone's meal out (instead of making him wait while everyone else was eating). Otherwise, the service was good and attentive overall.
Review Source:I really like this place, and have been here for various occasions: happy hour, brunch, dinner, and a non happy hour drink. I like it here.
Thoughts:
1. Happy Hour - 1/2 price drafts!
2. Brunch - Â solid brunch menu, $5 (or something similar) for bloody marys and mimosas. Good bloodies too! Easy enough to get a table but take reservations too.
3. Dinner is good. Good fries. Deviled eggs!
4. Drinks - A good, non crowded, non douchey clientele. They have darts and a pool table and pretty good sized bar.
I should probably come here more often.
I thought I was gonna hate this place. It's on Broad Street meaning I was thinking that all the people who were gonna be there would be out-of-towners staying at the hotels nearby. That still may be true but I was sad at myself for being Philly elitist about it. But my thirsty group of co-ed friends and I got there happy to see a decent amount of seating and a pool table in the back. The crowd swelled at 10 and died back down by 1. Affirming my suspicion, a bride and a groom and all their friends came in the bar at 11pm-ish because it was the closest bar to the out-of-town guests hotel rooms. So it was fun to get there early & figure out who we weren't gonna hit on (like the bride).
But here's how I knew this place was pretty solid: we came there in a sober frame of mind and left there... so happy. :) Some people "happier" than others and not feeling like totally broke. Also, somehow our one round (because we're mature adults) of shots were $4 each which was pretty sweet. Glad we didn't realize that till the bar closed. That would have been dangerous, challenging my idea of maturity.
Face it, Philly is a beer city. Philadelphians are blessed with great beers falling out the wazoo. Perch Pub, right in the heart of Center City, is a great example. Great for tourists due to its location right next to the Walnut/Locust station on the Broad Street line--even moreso when you're trying to get home after having a few! (Or if you're staying across the street at the Doubletree!)
The food is quality stuff, too, and generous, considering the price. The breading on the is fish and chips comparable to the chicken crispers breading at Chili's (which is a compliment!). Reminiscent of tempura batter, with a peppery spice, but didn't get in the way of the fish taste. The cod fish on the inside was moist and flaky. The "chips" themselves were pretty standard. We could say similar things about the oven roasted salmon--flaky and rich. The vegetables were well seasoned and everything rested on a bed of orzo and tomato sauce.
So, what really stands out about Perch Pub? Its location and its beer. Their current drafts are listed on a chalkboard, and they have a varied selection of bottles as well. The bar area is a wild scene compared to the more chillaxed dining room, but the vibes from each area are kept relatively separate.
The service is great, too. When we went, it was relatively busy, but food and drink came out reasonably quickly. Our waitress was quick to update us on the status of our orders, and quite attentive.
We had a great time at Perch Pub. Don't feel like stressing about having a good meal and drinks? Then take a trip on over.
I came with friends from out of the country, and we ordered bar food on their suggestion that the fries and onion rings were amazing. Â
Well, they were okay. Â All of the bar food was just okay. Â I did enjoy that we got aioli with our fries though.
Also the bartender lady was kind of rude to us. Â We got there around 9:30 on a Wednesday night and when asking for food menus...seeing the people directly seated next to us chowing down on a sandwich...in a huff, she said she had to ask the kitchen if they were still serving food. Â Um...it's 9:30 and that guy just took the 2nd bite of his sandwich. Â Okay then...
Then, when she gave us our bill she promptly informed us that she does not get any hourly pay and that all her money comes from tips. Â E.g. She told me to tip her more. Â I had had a couple glasses of wine so I immediately went to sympathetic mode, tipped her well, but as an afterthought...that was kinda rude and forward of her.
We came here for happy hour and the bartender was horrendous. She looked like a freshman in college, who could not put herself together, let alone handle other people's drink orders. She was wearing a baggy jersey and an incredibly snooty look on her face that was unwelcoming, unprofessional and downright rude. Because of her, no one in our party of 4 will ever return to Perch Pub and we sincerely hope someone trains this girl for the sake of the customers.
She kept on forgetting to bring our drinks to us and deliberately turned her back on us multiple times when no one else was waiting. Also, she charged us around $5-7 dollars extra on our bill. We complained, but it  took her over 15 minutes to "ask her manager" (which she didn't even do) so we wound up paying the extra money because we had to leave.
I sincerely hope something is done about this because the food here looked quite delicious. Too bad we won't be returning to try it.
A friend suggested stopping here on a recent Saturday night. Â As soon as we ascended the stairs to the second floor, we ran into some friends. Â That's a plus. Â Later, we made our way through the gathered crowd to the back of the bar where there was an open seat. Â
Our perch was pretty comfortable. Â The draft beer selection was impressively unusual and the draft I got was delicious. Â The bartenders were friendly and cheerfully accommodated the presumably unusual-for-a-Saturday-night requests for hot tea and milk.
There is also a quieter restaurant area and some pool tables in a back room -- which I did not explore on this visit. Â But based on the beer list, comfortable set-up, and central location, I plan to be back.
Muddled jalapenos in a cocktail; why didn't I think of that? Â Creative cocktails that combine beer and your harsher liquors and an impressive straight up beer selection is this place's calling. Â
The bar was nicely designed with a circular cove at the far end to accommodate a large bar group. Â The bar also has oddly comfortable bench seating along the windows.
PS: There is a happy hour that starts at 5.
Location, location, location. Perch Pub is in the middle of everything. It's on a second story overlooking Broad Street, catty-cornered from the beautiful Academy. The experience and setting saves this place. I went for an early bite to eat on a Friday night before catching a show at the Academy and was pleasantly surprised by the food and draft selection. The grilled cheese was a highlight: nothing fancy, but hit the spot. The sandwiches all looked creative but not too creative, a fine line to walk for any restaurant. It was late Fall and they had a seasonal, local pumpkin ale. Overall, that drink was my favorite part of the meal.
I walked away from Perch confident in a 4-star rating, so confident that I wanted to bring my girlfriend back after a show at PTC a few months later. It was a Saturday night so we were braced for a large crowd. And it was definitely hopping - which great for them. As we waited for either a table or a spot at the bar, we pressed ourselves up against the wall to be out of the way. Unfortunately, that didn't stop a harried waitress from saying, "Um, you're in the way," as she rudely brushed past my shoulder. We moved next to the bar and as she passed back through again, she visibly rolled her eyes at us.
I'd like to give it a third try. I'm hoping for a best out of 3 experience, in which case I'd restore the 4-star rating. But honestly, no matter if there are 2 or 200 people in the place, your attitude toward your customers should be welcoming. They have a great location, a good menu, and a fun vibe; but if they continue to act like they want my business, I'll be more than happy to go elsewhere.
First time there, and was definitely not expecting it to be this big. The entrance is grand and the stairs are trippy. Would definitely have to be extra careful after a few extra beers. That being said, they have a great selection for draught beer. A buddy and I stopped here for a quick few brewsky's and ended up spending close to 2 hours! Its a pretty chill bar and the bartender is quick to serve. I didnt try the food but everything people on the bar were ordering looked appetizing. The whole place has a really cool and different feel to it. The seats across the bar are custom mad and very different. I def recommending checking this place out!
Review Source:Spent the early evening here last Friday to eat dinner, watch some March Madness games, and enjoy some drinks. Â I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Â The dining area is setup well and is unaffected by the crowded bar area. Â I enjoyed the food as well. Â We started with the wings (fantastic) and nachos (solid). Â I got a cuban a little later. Â It was on normal bread rather than on the proper roll, but it was good all the same. Â Lastly, the beer selection was very good.
Review Source:Decent list of beers on tap, plus an impressive list of bottles.
The bar is located upstairs on the second floor. Â When you walk in, you take a circular staircase upstairs in order to reach the pub area. Â After reaching the second level, the name of the pub seems quite appropriate. Â The interior is a mixture of exposed brick and dark wood accents. Â I most recently visited during late afternoon, so the bar got a lot of natural light from outside. Â I can imagine as the night moves in, this place should have a pretty moody feel to it. Â
I have yet to eat at the pub, so all my sentiments are purely related to drinks and service. Â We ended up arriving just BEFORE happy hour started, which was a bit of a bummer (would have appreciated a heads up from the bartender as it was a close call). Â Nonetheless, I found myself having a difficult time choosing a beer, as there were so many interesting selections. Â The draft list had excellent descriptions of the choices, while the bottles did not. Â I ended up going with a draft, opting for the Round Guys Hammerzeit Ale. Â Never heard of the brewer and the description was quite intriguing. Â I was not disappointed with my choice, a little hoppier than I expected, but good all around. Â
There were a few relatively small TVs showing college basketball (NCAA tourney time), so it was nice to have that option. Â Though if I were looking not to be overwhelmed by TVs (in favor of conversation), this is still a worthy stop. Â It was conveniently located during my recent travels to Philly for business. Â I will return, but try to time it better to take advantage of the happy hour prices (something that doesn't exist for me back home in puritanical Boston).
I've passed by this place a thousand times without ever venturing in, but I wound up going with a group of friends last weekend. I was pleasantly surprised. The drinks were a bit on the weak side, but my taste buds are accustomed to drinks poured by the gayborhood's notoriously heavy-handed bartenders. The place really shined on the food. I thought prices were a little steep for what seemed like basic pub food, but the portions were MASSIVE. I had a ridiculous burger with bacon jam and a fried egg, and I was positively stuffed.
I would definitely come back here, if only to try the hot sauce chicken mac and cheese!
Great place to get a drink when everything else on a Friday or Saturday night is overcrowded. Â Very solid draft list of around 10 beers on tap. Only had sips of the mixed drinks from friends but they're not bad. Since I'm down more for trying new beers I just tend to go that route. Had the Ithaca Flower Power, which was flowery but delicious. If you like random beers definitely try something new and different on their lists.
Good food. They have a separate section just for diners, which can be convenient if the bar is crowded and someone in your group is feeling hungry. Eaten here twice and have been happy both times. The burgers are delicious and the fries are great as well. Also liked the nachos.
The bar area can get crowded. It has sort of tight seating arrangements because of the extra seating/tables along the wall, but people are really nice about saying excuse me if they need to get by and have no problem scooting down the bench so that you can grab a seat.
Really solid for eating or coming to drink. No dance floor but there is a pool table and darts which can be a draw for many. I like it here. You probably will too.
Headline: good beer, average at best food
Ever passed a restaurant by and wished you hadn't due to underwhelming food? Â The perch pub is right in the center of things in Philadelphia. Â It's close by my hotel, and we are hungry. Â Feel free to go someplace else, since there are plenty of restaurants close by. Â This is strictly average.
The beer is the highlight - the Yeti hails from Colorado and is strong and dark. Â It comes in small portions, and after having one, you will understand why. Â It's good.
But we are here for food, not beer. Â Let's start with appetizers - every Philadelphia restaurant must have the quintessential Philadelphia dish prefixed by the word Philly. Â The Philly egg roll isn't quintessential - it's just a thinly sliced steak wrapped up and deep fried. Â Not exactly Philly. Â It's not bad, but it doesn't set my world on fire. Â The Philly soft pretzel isn't soft. Â It's almost hard, and definitely doesn't do the street food justice. Â I would have liked the cheese sauce that came with the soft pretzel on the egg roll instead - it seems more appropriate.
On to the main event - I saw lamb burger and said that's for me. I wasn't bad. Â The fried artichokes threw me for a loop, but the burger itself was nice and juicy - just not anything special. Â I expected more.
Overall, I'm looking at the surroundings (plain), and the food and I'm thinking they could do better, even given what they have. Â Is ok - it's just going to be another meal forgotten by tomorrow. Â Which is any minute now.
Another great choice for anglophiles. Perch pub serves very good British pub fare, with a nice atmosphere and a killer view. Pretty spacious and plenty of seating make it a good option when other smaller spots are crowded. The service is wonderful, and super friendly. My server seemed to think all my choices were great, I bet she doesn't say that to just anyone. Â
The portions are generous so Perch is a smart choice if your stomach is as empty as your worse relationship. The crab cakes were meaty, barely any filler. I belive the quality of the crab cakes on any menu is a good baseline for the quality of the food. Solid pub fare with a very good beer list makes Perch Pub a nice destination for visitor and local alike.
Went here for a drink last night around midnight and the bar was packed, so we ended up getting a table and a few drinks. Â The Beer list was good, but I just ordered some water, Â I wasn't in much of a drinking mood.
The view is great and it seemed like a pretty nice bar, and conveniently located close to the PATCO. Â I'll be back.
I checked out this place for our weekly bowling/brunch club, and decided to give it a shot as it was near the bowling alley.
Its definitely a go to if you don't want to contend with a really long wait at the more popular venues in Philly. It was nice to be able to have a table ready to go and server there to check on ya. Â I definitely liked the mimosa and was A-ok with the Bloody Mary.
I had their omelette special, which was pretty tasty...the only strike was the small serving size as I was still somewhat hungry after the toast and omelette.
Regardless, I definitely plan to check them out again for brunch especially if I have a large group...
Beer selection, service, and drunk snacks are all solid. You've got a nice little view, a central location, and 1/2 price craft drafts at happy hour. Â How many more things can I list in threes?
Lots of seating, a pool table, darts.
Deviled eggs, onion rings, spicy ketchup!
I don't know what it is about this place, but it works. Perch pub is a place everyone can always agree on.
Between a fun filled brunch club gathering, and a few visits to savor a sampling from their impressive beer list; my review for Perch has been a long time coming now. But I've already established enough times on here that I'm a slacker sometimes.
But fortunately each visit has left me with plenty of good experience filled details to channel. which is pretty easy when some of those details are a savory potato bacon hash that makes any perfect brunch even better, and a bloody Mary that yields a jalepeno and garlic tinged kick.With the ever changing beer list I've been able to enjoy everything from Founders Breakfast Stout and Southern Tier Imperial PumKing, to Chimay's and rarer German beers; to just Yuengling and Kengzinger when I feel like kicking it on the regular. But overall Perch is one of those solid beer bars where you're always guaranteed to find something new.
Add in an interesting 2nd floor space that overlooks Broad Street, good service, and a well rounded menu; and there's plenty of reason to enjoy Perch.
When my sister came to visit for the weekend, I was determined to take her out for a drink after we had dinner at my apartment - despite the fact that it started raining, then pouring as we walked. We tried one bar, but they were so packed that we immediately left to find someplace where we could actually sit down. I had wanted to check out Perch Pub, so we took a risk and went upstairs to see how crowded it might be on a Friday night.
Thankfully, although it was pretty full, we were able to snag a small side table by the bar, which is in the rear of Perch Pub. The dining area takes up the front area along Broad Street, so we didn't have the best view but who cares about that when you're there for drinks? Prices are pretty average, and they had a nice selection of beers on tap. I tried a cocktail to start and, while tasty, did remind me of molten candy - most of the cocktails sounded slightly girly. Probably why everyone was drinking beer, which is what we stuck to the rest of the evening. The bartenders were quick to notice a patron ready to order, and swift in delivering drinks. It was noisy inside, but not to the point where we couldn't easily hold a conversation. Perch Pub is a solid bar - another time we'll have to see how their food stacks up.
Okay - a review for Perch Pub is long overdue. Definitely the bar I have most frequented in Philadelphia. Great staff, great beer, good prices, and a cool space. What more could you want? Totally unpretentious and fun. Happy hour is packed from 5-7pm but is very well worth it (1/2 off drafts)
Definitely one of my favorite places in Philadelphia. Kudos to the 14 rotating crafts and staff for help making it that way.
Perch Pub is ideally located for a casual pre-theater meal. Â On the second story of Varalli restaurant, the large windows offer a great view of Broad Street.
I was impressed by the beer list, with about a dozen craft brews listed on the blackboard menu. I assume the selections change often. Enjoyed a Russian River Damnation and Victory Love Stout.
I especially enjoyed the warm mushroom salad with arugula. Â The rest of the food was good though not memorable.
The first time I went to Perch Pub for dinner I wasn't super impressed so I decided to hold off on a review. This Friday I ended up there with a group for drinks, and I think I've finally settled on three stars.
For dinner we got a small table by the window with a good view. I was impressed by their beer list, but the Italiano with the fried chicken cutlet, broccoli rabe, and sweet roasted peppers sounded better on the menu than it actually tasted. It also came with a simple green salad, which kind of irks me. So many places give you the choice of an actual side.
On Friday I was able to appreciate the space as a good spot for drinks. We all got beer and I was again impressed with their selection--I had the Ommegang Witte on draft, but members of the group ordered beers off a pretty unique bottle list including Hitachino Nest Japanese Classic Ale, Franziskaner Hefe Weisse, and Samuel Smith Nut Brown. I shared a side of fries, and while the garlic aoli for dipping was delicious these were far from house made.
Still, though, for the beer list and the view I'll probably be back to take a stab at the dinner menu again.
I became familiar with Perch's notable drink offerings thanks to center city sips and a few evenings out on the town. Â "A Brew with a View", their happy hour, varies slightly depending on the day, but is not quite as generous as their draft selection. Â Maybe that is the reason I've never seen Perch overly crowded. Â Oh well, their loss is our gain. Â If you happen to be there just to enjoy a few drinks, why not play a little pool as well.
Of course, if you are hungry, I recently discovered you have came to the right place! Â Their Sunday brunch selection had me torn between a few delicious sounding options. Â Luckily, my group was large enough that I got to see all my choices arrive at the table. Â Going with the Cuban was a envious pick, which more than satisfied my appetite. Â Overall, our party left happy and I made a note to return for future brunches.
This is one of my favorite beer bars in Philly, yet I don't end up here nearly often enough. They have a wonderful rotating selection of craft beers, it's a great space with a nice view, service is good, and the location is about as central as you can get.
As far as food, I've only eaten here for brunch, but it was excellent. I got the Philly cheesesteak omelet, and my boyfriend got the biscuits & gravy with poached eggs. We liked the portion sizes and the fact that neither dish came with potatoes, so we didn't leave feeling overly stuffed. The biscuits and gravy with poached eggs was simply amazing - next time I'm ordering that for myself! There were several other things on the brunch menu that we wanted to try, so we'll definitely be back for brunch soon, and of course, we'll be back for the beer.
This place is really cool. I went and checked out the bar there once and it was a very positive experience.
The bar is upstairs. You walk in, turn on the left and go up the stairs. The stairs lead you straight to the bar.
I didn't try any of the food, but this review is mainly for the bartenders.
I was having a rough night. They were extremely kind to me. They gave me shots and treated me like I was an old friend, even though, it was my first time there.
Their beer selection is pretty good and the staff is pretty awesome.
I will have to go back and give the food a try for a future review.
It's nestled on Broad St and has a great view of the city.
I also really enjoyed the music selection which was 90's hits and that just makes my heart happy! haha
Perch Pub is a nice little pub on one of the corners of Broad Street. Â I enjoy their happy hour immensely because they have an excellent beer selection that is 1/2 off Craft Drafts until 7. Â I dig this more than many Center City happy hours that end at 6 and the beers are about $3 during HH.
The cheesesteak spring rolls are the only thing I've eaten but it was delicious!
Perch is an upper level bar that gives you an awesome view of Broad Street. Â The windows are stained glass so that if you go in at the right time, the whole room lights up in rainbows. Â Cool.
Their beer list is pretty good, and they have decent happy hour specials if you're looking for a good drink/per dollar ratio.
The only issue we've had here was the food. Â Some of it was good, but deep frying a hard shell crab shell and all? Â And then putting it between two slices of bread and calling it a sandwich? Â Questionable.
Perch Pub is perched (shocking) above Broad Street and has a decent little view of one of Philly's main streets. Â The beer list here is great and their cocktails look equally as enjoyable. Â We stumbled in here last night and they were incredibly accommodating to our group. Â We started at the bar, but then decided to switch to table service. Â They transferred our orders with minimal problems and our food came out quickly. Â The hummus was awesome and came with a side of gherkins (which I couldn't stop eating). Â The fries came with a spicy ketchup that I personally wasn't a fan of, but I still ate the entire plate anyway. Â I waddled back to my apartment around 1:30, happily full. Â It was a nice end to a good night out with friends. Â Â
Perch Pub is a win in my book.
Aerie: it's not a brand of lingerie you idiot, it's a bird's nest.
Perch Pub lets you look out upon the streets of Philadelphia with awe. It's particularly beautiful in the winter time when you glance behind yourself and you see the cobblestone streets covered in snow, the buggies carted by elegant high stepping horses, and the gas lamps glowing in the midnight sky.
And...you feel airy...and aerie...and angelic...or that could just be because you've consumed one too many seasonal draft beers at such a reasonable cost that you can afford to catch a ride home in the white stagecoach waiting outside...but you probably will miss that one...and somehow there's pumpkin splattered on the picturesque street.
Oops. Pretty views. Nice beer. Not an early night.
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