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December 2023 by Joshua Campbell
This place is insanely overpriced. Don’t go there. Go to Ray’s or Triangle, both just a few steps away.
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November 2023 by Lester B
Great selection of beers and good food.
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October 2023 by Lazaro Creagh
Fun little dive bar with a huge beer list, ski ball, and pool. I usually come for the food though. They have a built in food truck. The vibes here are super fun and they always have some form of a sports game on too.Vegetarian options: The pesto grilled cheese is to die for!Wheelchair accessibility: No steps, and a handicap accessible bathroom
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October 2023 by Johnny N.
I have gone through many iterations of my relationship with being a fan of sports teams.Younger me's whole personality was based around Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers, Angels Baseball, and USC football.I vividly remember after the Lakers game 7 Championship win against the Celtics in 2010, 14 year old me who had just wrapped up the 8th grade, had a major realization. After a night of pure exaltation and chirping all my friends who were Celtics fans, I woke up the next day and realized my life had not changed AT ALL. I had a metamorphosis of sorts, realizing that I should put all of this time, energy, and passion into myself rather than being fans of players and teams who didn't know I existed.While I remained a fan, it was never the same. I stopped wearing my Kobe jerseys everywhere I went. I began to look at grown men walking around wearing other grown mens jerseys like they were DORKS. Don't you want to do something impactful with your life to where people would want to wear your jersey? Or wear your own, at least in a metaphorical sense? Idk. In retrospect, I became a little asshole lmao.--I promise The Garage will tie in here in a second stay with me I love this place--It wasn't until I went to Europe on a school trip towards the end of High School when my 2nd metamorphosis began. I was OBSESSED with everything about European culture, thinking how fascinating it was that people live so differently than myself, but it's just normal life to them. My American ignorance led me to believe that everyone lived like I did, had the same interests I did. Idk, it blew my mind and I just couldn't get enough.I thought it was SO cool how passionate the Europeans were about their soccer, not realizing how contradictory this was to my own beliefs about American sports fans. I even bought a Messi Jersey and allat!It wasn't until years and years later, when I really put it together. These European Football fans were essentially paralleled to American Football fans. Both getting SO invested in these games, SCREAMING at the screen between sips of beer at a local bar like that will have any effect on the outcome of the game lmao.The older I have gotten, the more I have begun to respect the passionate sports fan, no matter what sport it is. Even if, for me personally, this passion is better to be placed somewhere else, I respect and love to be around passionate people no matter where that passion is placed. Who am I to tell someone what to be passionate about?I have gone through this life meeting people who are passionate about literally nothing, just kind of numb to life and that makes me sad and just scares me. How could you be numb to life? It's such a beautiful gift tha---okay I'm getting way too existential, let me reign it in.All this to say, I watched game 1 of the NLDS here where the Phillies were playing the Braves the other night. I feel like the reputation of the Philly sports fan is the best we have in America, and they did NOT disappoint. They were going BRAAAZYYYYYY in here lmaaaoo. Every base hit felt like a homerun, every home run felt like they had just won the mf powerball. For every single out they were counting down for how many more they needed to win. "ONLY 18 MORE WE GOT THIS!" lmao.The passion was tangible and beautiful.There was a guy slanging $4 hotdogs that were delicious, 100% pure American beef (allegedly). The bartenders were LOCKED IN, getting people drinks quick and moving onto the next. This was one of the best, most efficient bartending performances I have ever seen. Almost as efficient as a Philadelphia Eagles QB sneak. Almost.You can also bring outside food which is IDEAL, as I saw some people walking in with a couple pizzas. That's a vet move, I'll be ready next time.Also, get the grape funbag for a drink if you're feeling adventurous. Well even if you're not feeling adventurous get the grape funbag. Have I ever lied to you, my dear reader?All in all, I can't imagine a better place to watch a game. I love The Garage
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September 2023 by SUSAN BAILEY
Disappointed, place went downhill! Rude bartenders. Empty for a Friday night, no food being served.
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September 2023 by Kian Gaffney
Fun bar in the cheesesteak quarter ?, the Skee-Ball machine was nostalgic.
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August 2023 by Vanilla Goodness
Oh my gosh. What a great experience. The server was awesome. We went there on a Friday evening. The place has such a great vibe. A nice bar with a pool table and clean bathrooms. And a friendly staff. It's safe and clean and fun. Oh, BTW, It is located between Pat's and Geno's. The bar allows us to purchase a cheese steak and bring it into the bar. They also have a food truck inside, I have just got to try it the next time we go. The drink service is awesome. Kudos to the bartenders. It's always a fun experience. It has become one of our favorite places to go. Trendy!
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August 2023 by Elizabeth M.
Garage is one of my go-to bars in South Philly! The skee ball machines, TouchTunes, and huge beer/cider/seltzer selection makes it a great place to hang out for several hours. It's also a great place to go for watching Philly sports games (but you'll need to get there early to secure a seat or it will be standing room only, especially for Eagles games!) I love that you can bring in outside food, and that they also have the food stand inside if you don't feel like venturing too far or paying delivery fees.I definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area!
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July 2023 by fig gillin
Staff are always great and kind. Drinks are always priced good, overall a great time!
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July 2023 by Wesley Fenza
This place has the coolest bouncer I've ever met. If Phil is working, it's going to be a good night
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June 2023 by Alex Gillin
Staff are always great and kind. Drinks are always priced good, overall a great time!
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June 2023 by Alex Stolte
The food cart inside has been stepping the game up, drinks specials are typical south Philly prices, large selection .
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May 2023 by Matthew Dean
Always enjoy this spot. Awesome beer selection. They do have a food cart inside, but in my experience, it is not always open. They do allow you to bring in food from other restaurants.
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April 2023 by Jenny D (Citybird_Adventures)
Friend of mine is a bartender here but that’s not the reason for the 5 star, I’m giving it 5 stars because they legit have everything you could ask for at a sports/dive bar and it’s right next to Pat’s and Geno’s??!! If you have a problem with this place you are crazy! They have a pool table, other bar games and an extensive drink menu! You can get craft beer or a fun cocktail at a dive bar!!?? Fun place, fun vibes I see why it’s always crowded!
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April 2023 by Jay Bird
Friend of mine is a bartender here but that’s not the reason for the 5 star, I’m giving it 5 stars because they legit have everything you could ask for at a sports/dive bar and it’s right next to Pat’s and Geno’s??!! If you have a problem with this place you are crazy! They have a pool table, other bar games and an extensive drink menu! You can get craft beer or a fun cocktail at a dive bar!!?? Fun place, fun vibes I see why it’s always crowded!
