Tom N Jerry's Sports Pub

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  Neighborhood restaurant/bar on MacDade conveniently located off 476. Was here for the first time this past Sunday for the band Almost Fab (one of the best Beatles cover bands in the Delaware Valley - check em out at <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.almostfab.com&s=b9b85b3dce00545daba786780e324a0f6ce3ecaff9a5b1875370f5b0be3f6afe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.almostfab.com</a>). A good sized patio deck (under cover) and two large bars inside. A big stage for bands. The food was good and drinks affordable. Service was excellent and the bartender was easy on the eyes as well. T&J's is not local to me but I will be back for sure when Almost Fab returns in the fall of 2013. Recommend.

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  Posted on 06.25.13 M W.

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  Used to pass by every day thinking they look pretty run down.  However I was dragged there on my birthday one year and was pleasantly surprised.  The inside decor is nicer than you'd think, very sports bar.  The drinks are okay, decent selection of beer.  The servers are always attractive, but not always the most helpful; to be fair they're usually pretty young.  The bar food is above average; for your best bet, keep it simple and order wings.  They often have something interesting going on, UFC fight, live music, etc.  You won't be bored, but you won't be wowed.

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  Posted on 03.27.13 Michael M.

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  I have to yelp about how well this place and Jerry did the other day.
  
  I attended a benefit here the other day for a fellow from the area that passed away R.I.P. Scott.   I must say that they did a great outstanding super out of this world job. I heard they raised over 45 large.  The staff was on point.  Food trays where all ways full. And beer was flowing no waiting.  And there was well over 300 people. Jerry was MC for auctions with help from Jack and did outstanding to raise money. So after seeing how well this event had taken  place.  I would not hesitate to throw and event here. They are very open to anything. Hell they might be open to hosting a nudist gig.  Don't hesitate to ask for space or the place for your next affair.

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  Posted on 12.03.11 Jay G.

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  You know, judging on past reviews of this place, I don't think I'm going to tell you much that's new about this place.  Most everything that has been said about this place is the truth.  I've come here many times over the years, though I would not in any way consider myself a regular.  But every now and then I need a taste of this place for nostalgia sake, even though it's only been around about 15 years.  That was the case today when I decided to stop in for lunch.  
  
  But to any Yelpers who come here looking for a good time from other areas of Philly/Jersey/Delaware or way out of town, you need to know this place may not have been built for you. It's as MacDade Blvd as MacDade Blvd gets.  And if you have no idea what that means, I can't help you there.  Just know that you have to accept it for what it is.  It was built for the locals.  If you think there are things about it that are crappy, you're probably right.  Overall, this place is far from perfection.  But it ain't changing anytime soon because I'm certain the owner is doing just fine financially with the formula he has concocted here.  It doesn't work for everybody, but this place stays in business for a reason.    
  
  Basically, these are the 4 main reasons you come to Tom N Jerry's in our area.  Your reasons may vary, but these are probably the most popular in my mind...
  
  1. You crave one of their sandwiches or an order of their wings.  These are excellent in my book.  The beef and pork sandwiches are fantastic, probably a notch below a place like Nick's Roast Beef, but definitely in the same ballpark.  I happen to love the wings.  I'm not sure if everyone would agree with me.  They're huge and greasy.  They are some of the biggest and crispiest wings in this area.  I'd recommend coming during lunchtime if you can when the place is far easier to manage crowd-wise.  Also, you won't have to pay any cover charges.  Other items on the menu may be hit or miss.  But they have mastered their standard items.  
  
  Also, you're probably not bringing a first date here or your grandmother for her birthday (unless Grandma or your first date really enjoys a Miller Lite, greasy wings and a football game, in which case go for it).
  
  2. You need to see the big pay per view fight / wrestling extravaganza.  I fully expect that when the WWE gets up to Wrestlemania 57, Tom N Jerry's will still be showing the action for a $20 cover or whatever the going rate will be at that time.  Hey, I once introduced a male and female friend to each other here during a Survivor Series pay per view.  They're married now.  Who says true love can't happen at a joint like this?
  
  3. You need to see LeCompt perform for the 787th time in your life.  
  
  4. You are just looking to get plastered with friends.  There are many choices on MacDade Blvd for that kind of night, and this is one of the standard go to places on the boulevard.  
  
  It is what it is, Yelpers, and that's all there is to it.

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  Posted on 12.03.11 Steve S.

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  Don't come here that often since the crowd sucks butt...the only time I come is to get gravy fries and roast pork sandwiches.

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  Posted on 11.12.11 German S.

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  Had a great time listening to a great band. beers are cold and refreshing & I understand the food is good. Next time i will go with the plan to snack on some food with my beer.

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  Posted on 07.17.11 Emilio M.

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  Only reason I go to this place is it is equidistant for a friend and myself.  The pub food is very good.  Great carving station, the roast beef is some of the best around.  The cheese steaks are very good.
  
  That is where the the fun stops.  The owner, who must think of himself as a cross between Wolfman Jack, Andrew 'Dice' Clay, and Lenny Bruce, struts around the pub during TV commercials with a microphone.  He is down right insulting and never funny (he must think he is).
  
  The real insult however; is after spending a whole day at the pub with 5 other people, and each of us had 2 meals and several beers, they charged us for re-fills on sodas and coffee.  We always tip between 20% and 25%.  But they piled an additional $25 onto our $140 check for soda and coffee re-fills.  So, we assumed our waitress wanted us to give our tip towards the soda and coffee re-fills instead of towards her.
  
  Anyway, if I wanted to be abused by a legitimate comedian, I'd go to Las Vegas or Atlantic City and pay Don Rickles to do it.

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  Posted on 03.07.11 Oscar D.

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  After a handful of trips to TnJ's, I've decided at long last my fellow Yelpers deserved their fair warning...
  
  The other reviews give you a general idea of what to expect in terms of layout.  Central area with tables, facing a large projection screen in which to watch somewhat muddled games.  (Which has been my only reason to visit, as I have no idea why anyone would want to see a band here.)  Long bars on either side of the room, surrounded by tv's, which I can at least compliment as they appear to be new, having replaced a mishmash of older tv's that offered your favorite player in every color of the rainbow.  Outside the main room is the 'smoking lounge', where those in need of even less oxygen go to mingle.  While I guess this is a nice convenience as opposed to forcing smokers outside, the smell of smoke escapes into the main seating area.  My last visit required an immediate shower upon my return home with all my clothes thrown straight into the washer.  Ugh.
  
  One of the original draws (for the hetero guy and not so hetero gal) had been the waitresses.  Once upon a time they were all fairy tale good looking and truly on the ball.  Well, the ball has dropped in both regards.  While still reasonable, I would no longer venture out of my way just for the eye candy.
  
  The food is actually a bit better than average, having enjoyed the typical bar selections of nachos, buffalo tenders, and burgers.  TnJ's is know for their carving station where you can ogle a large side of beef falling prey to the carving knife throughout your stay.  The options from this station are probably your best bet, with your choice of the aforementioned beef, roast pork, and ham.  Prices are also about average, so no real complaints there unless you decided you actually want a refill.  Yes, our check included a charge for every single refill of soda and coffee.  What an unpleasant way to end the evening.
  
  Overall, not so bad, right?  Wrong.  Hope to God if you find your way here you'll do so on a day the owner stays home.  If you're unfortunate enough to catch him there (as you'll most likely be), pray his microphone is broken...  Yes, he walks around the bar with a mic in his pocket, speaking his mind at every possible moment.  During a football game, this leaves you at his mercy somewhere around, oh, 600 times a game.  His asking of trivia questions may be acceptable, but his manner of doing so is just plain irritating.  And if you're lucky enough to answer one correctly, expect a rare and thrilling prize from his collection of free promotional junk the beer distributors have left him.  That Bud hat you've been longing for?  Speak up, you may hit the jackpot!  Our way too involved owner also feels he missed out on a career as a stand-up comedian, vainly attempting humor on that overused mic.  Instead, his version of humor tends to lean towards simply insulting his patrons.  I'm still rather amazed that no one has thrown their drink at him.
  
  So, between the smoke, the refill charges, and the owner who doesn't hear Florida calling for his retirement, I'd suggest one of the many other bars in Delaware County in which you may enjoy your game in peace.

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  Posted on 01.16.11 Craig S.

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  We went in on a lark last night and didn't stay very long. It's definitely a sports bar - and had there been a big game I wanted to see, I might have enjoyed it more. As it was, it was trivia night, and while that was entertaining, the music they played in between was a mix of dreadful old stuff and passable new stuff. It was a very, very odd mix.
  
  And the food. I had such high hopes for their Cajun specials menu. In the end I ordered crab, shrimp and corn bisque. What a mistake!! I had only 1 and a half shrimp in my entire bowl. Which came out with skin on the top and lukewarm/chilly in temperature. How long had it been waiting for someone to remember that I ordered it?!
  
  Oh, and they charged me $.50 more for the soup than what was printed on the menu... AND WRITTEN ON THE WHITEBOARD. I don't really believe they changed the price in less than a few hours. Beyond that, there was plenty of crab and the flavor was nice. But for $7.50, I guess I expect more from soup. Like warmth.
  
  Other things of note: It's a non-smoking bar with a smoking lounge. Two bars, two sets of bathrooms, a stage for live music. Needless to say we didn't stay for the act.

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  Posted on 01.14.11 Megan C.

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  Eesh, I'm suprised at the good reviews.
  
  I went a few times on Fridays for the live music (and the $5 cover).  The acoustics are garbage, the bands are mediocre, the beers are average, the food stinks, the TVs are not really watchable where they are situated, and it gets PACKED.
  
  The crowd ranges from early 20s Delco people, chain smoking and drinking, to late 40s Delco people, chain smoking and drinking.  Oh and it's a definite meat market...well as meat market-ish as a blue collar sports bar can be in the 'burbs.  
  
  And the "famous" waitresses are...well, let's just say that I don't agree with the other two posters.  Bleach blonde hair, late 20s-late30s, varying body types, all with the Delco accent and smoke-destroyed voices.  In tight ref outfits.  Eh...

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  Posted on 09.04.08 Tom G.

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  Soooo...I've only been here once since I moved to the Delco area a few monthes ago and all in all my experience was pretty good. However, there was the slight disaster of losing a button to one of my favorite shirts...and lets get reall where am I ever going to find a pastel purple button of the same size and texture but aside from that my only complaint would be how overly crowded it was. You had to practically fight to get to the bar and yes I agree that the girls that worked there were all very pretty but come on... it was just as obvious as it is at hooters how they picked their staff, which as a woman it would be nice for once to go to a bar where all the bartenders and waiters are extremely gorgeous men! :) On the positive side, the music and the atmosphere were awesome...just what one might need as a pick me up after a long day at work!

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  Posted on 08.28.08 Shelley V.

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  I'm not a fan of sports bars. I came here on a Thursday night to see Weatherproof (<a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyspace.com%2Fweatherproofmusic&s=e71edbe198a00f50f9ab09cf555bb64bc7df6256252eed0ab48e94f79c9a1fd3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://myspace.com/weath…</a>), a Jersey based indie hiphop group.
  
  Lots of parking. I assume this place gets busy. Not that night, though. Walking in, I was flagged down for bringing my own water bottle. I went outside to sulk and feel sorry for myself. That's OK, though, because the smell of cigarette smoke was immediate (I had arrived close to midnight).
  
  When you walk in, you're in a small room where I guess they do ID checks and such. Turn left and there are tables on a wood floor, past that is the stage. There are two bars on the left and right side from the entrance. Both have lots of LCD TVs. There are booths that are good if you're gonna grab a bite to eat.
  
  The (female) bartenders and waitresses are very, very attractive. I see that on Sept 11, they're having a Bikini Party, and the waitresses will be in bikinis.
  
  The sound was very good. There is a TV screen to the left of the stage that was playing Animal Planet and it kept distracting me (I love AP).
  
  All in all, it definitely isn't a place I would go out of my way to chill, but if you're into sports bars and such, you would love this place. I wish I had tried their food, but it was probably too late for that, anyway.

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  Posted on 08.22.08 Lene P.

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