This is a nice neighborhood spot. There's obviously an extensive beer menu. The food is delicious. I had the special flat bread and it was a combination with asparagus, prosciutto, sun dried tomatoes. My husband had the grouper and Gouda mashed. The fish was fine, but the Gouda mash was awesome. No time for dessert this time, but I'm looking forward to returning again soon.
(4)
Scott J.
Stopped in after a DRs appointment next door with my wife and tried the parmesan crusted wings and she had the chicken pot pie. Both were really delicious. We started off with the cheesesteak eggrolls which came with siracha dipping sauce which gave them a nice kick. Since it was happy hour I enjoyed a few drafts at $2 off. Service was on point and I really appreciated that our server told me right away the two drafts that they were out of. One of my biggest pet peeves is getting excited for a rare/new beer to try and then finding out the keg is kicked. We might have to go to the doctors more often ;)
(4)
Darren A.
1 hour 15 minutes to get our food (and we only ordered apps). we asked twice as well to remind/hint. they did however not charge us for the food which was nice and the food wasnt bad either once it arrived apart from the seasonal veg for $5 which was a small plate of peas!?!?! just seemed short of staff - the bar tender was doing a lot.
(2)
Joe C.
I stopped back in to add to my beer list and try the food. I got a burger because its the logical place to start on any pub's menu. I asked for medium rare and that's what I got. No easy feat because the burger is thick and it's harder to get the temp right on a thicker burger. It was very good but the star of the show was the garlic aioli that comes with the solid fries. They should send that sauce to the Middle East. It might solve the crisis. I know they didn't invent it here but they have the decency to serve it. Bravo and muchas gracias.
(4)
kaycee b.
This is a neighborhood gem. Food is great, beer selection is awesome. Never so crazy you can't get a seat! If you haven't been, what are you waiting for!
(5)
Elaine V.
Went here for dinner but switched to drinks and appetizers as we couldn't find anything that piqued our interest on the teeny menu (I felt that it had been a bit more extensive online, but didn't offer much when we actually got there). We went with the Quad of Sliders which was ok. The meat was good, but the bread tasted like it had been toasted over an open flame and was very charred which overwhelmed the flavor of the meat. Beer list was okay. Jack McShea's, however, is closer to us, has a great beer list and awesome pub food, so we probably won't be going to back to GHAH just for drinks when we have somewhere much better right next door.
I was expecting great things from this place. We went on a Saturday evening and it was pretty empty, but that's not a big deal to us. The restaurant itself looks just classy enough to still be welcoming. The bartenders/servers who helped us were very friendly. The smoked gouda mash was delicious! Now onto the low points... My boyfriend ordered a burger medium-rare and it came out well done. Come on. He's not the kind of person to say anything about that so he ate it and said it was good. I had a bite and did not like it. It was very... spherical? I found that very odd. This was definitely not a $14 burger!! If you want an awesome burger, go to McShea's. I ordered the chicken avocado sandwich from the bar bites menu. I thought it was supposed to come with fries; it didn't. The chicken was sufficiently cooked but I didn't see avocado. The only thing I liked about the sandwich was the toasted brioche bun. I shared my boyfriend's fries: oversalted. They came with a garlic dip which sounds good until we tried some. Very thin and SUPER garlicky. I still had the taste in my mouth on the drive home. Yes the beer list is pretty good (I actually found the draft list a little lacking) but we came here for food too. If you want yummy food with good beer, go to McShea's in Ardmore or Narberth or TJ's in Paoli (dat hangover burger). I know I may come off as a picky eater in this review, but trust me, I rarely find a dish I dislike. If we lived in Bryn Mawr, we'd probably give it a second chance but we have too many better options to justify it.
(3)
Rob L.
The Garrett Hill Ale House has recently significantly expanded its menu, with a major increase in both quantity and quality of offerings. This was the one thing that was lacking before, and has now been addressed - there are now a couple of dozen entrees. The burgers are now the best on the Main Line - they appear hand made, savory, on a delicious roll. When you've got the craving and just gotta have a burger, this is now the best in the burbs. The meatloaf (one of our standby comfort food favs) is now also the best on the Main Line (and we have ridiculously high standards for meatloaf). It's moist, tender, cooked with bits of bacon, served either with Gouda-infused mashed potatoes, or as a melt sandwich with cheddar cheese. It now beats the Ugly Moose's meatloaf, by a wide margin. The clientele seems to be even more diverse now, from 20-something hipsters to 50- and 60-something 'regular' people. Best of all, they now have Troegg's Mad Elf on tap! It's a short season for Mad Elf, maybe only a couple of weeks supply, so we'll be going back a few times in the coming weeks for Mad Elf and burgers.
(5)
Emily J.
I really can't say enough about Garrett Hill Ale House. Their beer menu has the largest and most varied selection on the Main Line, if not the Philadelphia area. Plus, their "beer list" promotion is great motivation to try them all, offering a $1 discount after trying 50 different beers and a $2 discount after trying 100 different beers. Don't know what you want to drink? Ask any of the bar staff, especially Jarred. He's a great resource to help you find what kinds of beer you like best. If the beer list isn't enough to bring you in, their food is spectacular, and I haven't had a single thing on the menu that I haven't loved. They also have a great brunch menu on Sunday afternoons and daily specials. With it's comfortable atmosphere, great beer and excellent food, Garrett Hill Ale House has had no difficulty keeping me as a "regular".
(5)
Ricardo C.
Garrett Hill Ale House offers a unique experience to sample different types of beers. The ale house also offers a seasonal menu, which compliments its selection of constantly rotating seasonal beers. The environment is warm and cozy. It is not an undergrad hangout. The entire staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. Their chef specializes in sauces, and they have the best burger and fries on the Main Line. Although their menu is small, every item is a home run. Check them out on Facebook as Garrett Hill Ale House.
(5)
Ali M.
To be fair, I have come here only once, but I found the food COMPLETELY underwhelming. From the appearance on the street, I expected something much better. Even the menu seemed to promise reasonable food, and the reviews on Yelp were encouraging. But my sliders were yuck -- greasy, poor quality meat, and spongy white bread buns, wilted lettuce, etc. My daughter had a waffle and I swear it was an Eggo, barely defrosted. And we were charged $8 for this pathetic excuse of a breakfast dish. The bill was shocking considering the pathetic quality of the food. I wish I had found the restaurant that others have written about. I was so disappointed I will not be back.
(1)
Marwan B.
The sliders are awesome
(4)
Michael L.
Excellent Beer list, decent prices, extremely friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Lots of flat screens for the games, Best burger ever! What's not to like?
(5)
eden a.
For real. Five stars. Adrienne and Troy take care of every need. Total pro's. Been to a million bars but THIS bar pays total attention to the clients. First time here...plan on coming back asap.
(5)
Siena C.
My sister introduced me to Garrett about a year ago, and it like it for its cozy, pub atmosphere. My boyfriend and I are slowly, but surely working on our 100 beers list.. The craft selection is awesome and the bartenders usually can help me out with choosing a great beer since my knowledge is only basic. I have only tried the spring rolls, but they are also top notch. I have only ever sat at the bar, so I can't speak to the restaurant service.
(4)
JJ M.
First visit last night, table of 8, booked on OpenTable. We parked easily behind the restaurant. Although it was pretty empty, only a few spots remained. The place was cute inside - woody gastro pub and definitely beer forward. They had a decent beer selection, including some featured Bombers - always good to see! We liked the menu - good mix of interesting and familiar. Food was decent and mostly reasonably priced. We had tomato soup, beet salad, duck spring rolls, Parmesan wings and mussels heffeweizen for apps. The soup was a big hit. Mussels were sweet and tender, although the pre-fabbed sauce did the chorizo an injustice. Entrees - flight of sliders, which held promise but disappointed the two who ordered. Duck confit was dry (how did they do that?) and the rest were unremarkable. Lemon sole with adzuki and creamed corn was good. Salmon special with mushroom risotto - the same. Nice fresh veggies all around. Hanger steak was salty but tasty, cooked just right, and folks liked the Gouda mash. Homemade ravioli was a slim dinner portion, but well prepared and tasty as well. On to the service, the low light of our experience. table was not ready when we got there. Despite an almost empty dining room, we found ourselves looking for help throughout the evening. Never heard things like "Welcome", "May I get you anything" or "Thank you". Nary a smile, which makes no sense for a neighborhood joint. Food was very slow to come out, and some of it was kind of cold when it arrived. The exception was a nice looking young man who may have been the manager who stopped by to see how things were and offer some suggestions on the beer list, and the bus boy, who was very personable. We will probably try one more time - everyone has an off night. What Ales the Garret is in the front of the House. Otherwise, could easily be regular destination.
(2)
Ian S.
Really very impressive. Used to come here for the bar scene when it was Brothers, but had never really eaten there. Had family in from out of town and went for brunch on Sunday morning...great decision! Menu was diverse, original and priced well. Beer list was extensive and interesting, looked like really good specials throughout the week - and better then that, they had a few beer-themed cocktails as well. The Dark Blue Beer-Mosa was amazing. The chef had a special of homemade donuts with cinnamon and sugar that were as good as any I have ever had. Delicious. The Bloody Mary Mussels were to die for. Breakfast Burrito was great, my wife loved her pumpkin and ginger pancakes. Prices were great, service was great, manager came over and was super nice, chef even came out to find out what we thought of the donuts. Amazingly nice guy. Rosemont needed a great spot for sunday brunch, and now they have one. We will be going back for dinner sooner as opposed to later, if it is anywhere near as good as brunch we are in for a real treat. Fantastic.
(5)
Jada L.
My friend and I chose to eat here on a Saturday night because the menu looked interesting (and it was the cheapest option I gave her). I took advantage of making reservations on OpenTable to increase my points. I am not sure why they take reservations - there wasn't a host[ess] stand when you walk in. We waited a good 3-5 minutes before someone looked our way. (Please note that there were three people working the floor: bartender, busboy and server.) We got a booth after I "checked in" with the bartender. By chance, our server saw that we were seated. Not once did I see this woman smile during our visit. Was I interrupting her Saturday night plans? Did she not know that she had to work that night? Oh, and as I mentioned in my tip for this place, please clean your own utensils. I saw the busboy touch the forks' tines when setting the table. Gross. Our food was ok. I had the Buffalo spinach cheese dip and the mushroom ravioli (there were six). The only good thing going for this place is their beer selection...
(2)
Mr. L.
From the owners of Kelley's Irish Pub and Flip and Bailey's directly across the street, the malignant couple who own these cultural lesions seem to have caught wind of "this swell micra' beer fad everyone's been talking about". Interlopers attempting to co-opt a part of a culture of craftsmanship for monetary gain: these people are painfully transparent. How much obvious collusion with Gretz Distribution can one bar exhibit without calling into serious question their supposed commitment to the independent craftspeople and businesses who are making the products they're whoring out with only dollar signs in their eyes? Not to mention the obviously planted review on here that says "...the largest and most varied selection on the main line, if not the Philadelphia area." Yes, Garrett Hill AleHouse absolutely has a better selection than the Flying Pig, Teresa's,TJ's, or even Whole Foods, and I don't think anyone "hip to the beer scene" could ever possibly think that Monk's, Standard Tap, Local 44, Station Taproom, Stateside, The Khyber Pass, Johnny Brenda's, Memphis Taproom, Kraftwork, Devil's Den, Jose Pistolas, Resurrection Ale House, Eulogy, Tria, POPE, Prohibition Taproom, or the Farmer's Cabinet have anything more interesting going on with their beer selection than this place which, according to the BeerMenus.com link on their website, is currently pouring offerings which include: one Redhook beer, two Starr Hill beers, 2 Magic Hat offerings, and what I'm sure is a VERY FRESH keg of Nugget Nectar! The MainLine is a small cluster of towns whose social models echo their business models; to hustle piss as if it were champagne, and you, the consumerist rube flashing your disposable income like it was a badge of courage, so impotent with fear of being without your finery that you live out the rest of your life in a dull grey pool of your own limpid sludge, eagerly gulp it down and ask for seconds. Apparently you can have all the money in the world and all it does is make you think of Bonefish Grill as the happenin' weekend hotspot. "Dedicated to American small breweries" so obviously you'd fill the lines and coolers with every possible AB-InBev product available, even the co-ed dorm-party favorite Tequiza, and vintage cans of ill-fated Bud Dry! What I had of the food was acceptable for this style of bar. Good burger, nothing great, but there weren't razorblades or infected hypos in it, so I can't be too harsh about it, but it certainly doesn't make up for the rest of the listless, inspirationless, shill-chic tired-ass Irish Bar B.S. we've all seen a million times before. My advice is to give your money to your local beer producers, not lawyers and real-estate agents who want to husk and squeeze more disposable wealth for themselves out of someone else's creativity, artistry, and craftsmanship.
(1)
Betty B.
Went here for main line restaurant week and I'm sorry to say it was a disappointment. For a Saturday evening the place was pretty empty and that should of been a clue. While the place had a decent beer selection, it's frankly not the best I've seen in that area. The biggest complaint with this experience was the food. The choices were limited but enough. I have never eaten such salty over processed food in all my life. For an appetizer I got the mussels and they were so salty that not even bread could help. Then for a main I got a simple chicken and polenta. That was not polenta but rather the most coarse substance I've ever eaten and yet again the chicken was beyond salty. The saving grace was dessert but I'd be hard pressed to find a way to screw up apple strudel. Others in our party had a similar experience. My boyfriend had the flatbread and believes the goat cheese was spoiled, others had ravioli entrees which in terms of portion size were very small. I immensely regret not saying anything during service. The food was so over salted that I couldn't even finish my beer as I had to keep gulping water. The service was ok, nothing special. Somehow in a quiet bar they kept asking us to repeat our drink orders due to not being able to hear us. The staff tried but nothing could save the evening with such terrible food. With a bar right across the street, we in the end wish we had gone there. Really disappointing evening and frankly I cannot recommend this place.
(2)
Alex L.
A cute little corner bar and restaurant with an enormous beer list of domestics and imports - draft and bottle - and a parking lot in the back. A cool spot - wish I lived closer.
(4)
Ed J.
Great food, relaxed atmosphere. Fantastic experience! We were thrilled with the crab ravioli and the cheese tortellini with bluecrab. The flatbread topped with pulled pork and cheeses was wonderful. Great tips on the beer as well!
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Jessica S.
This is a nice neighborhood spot. There's obviously an extensive beer menu. The food is delicious. I had the special flat bread and it was a combination with asparagus, prosciutto, sun dried tomatoes. My husband had the grouper and Gouda mashed. The fish was fine, but the Gouda mash was awesome. No time for dessert this time, but I'm looking forward to returning again soon.
(4)Scott J.
Stopped in after a DRs appointment next door with my wife and tried the parmesan crusted wings and she had the chicken pot pie. Both were really delicious. We started off with the cheesesteak eggrolls which came with siracha dipping sauce which gave them a nice kick. Since it was happy hour I enjoyed a few drafts at $2 off. Service was on point and I really appreciated that our server told me right away the two drafts that they were out of. One of my biggest pet peeves is getting excited for a rare/new beer to try and then finding out the keg is kicked. We might have to go to the doctors more often ;)
(4)Darren A.
1 hour 15 minutes to get our food (and we only ordered apps). we asked twice as well to remind/hint. they did however not charge us for the food which was nice and the food wasnt bad either once it arrived apart from the seasonal veg for $5 which was a small plate of peas!?!?! just seemed short of staff - the bar tender was doing a lot.
(2)Joe C.
I stopped back in to add to my beer list and try the food. I got a burger because its the logical place to start on any pub's menu. I asked for medium rare and that's what I got. No easy feat because the burger is thick and it's harder to get the temp right on a thicker burger. It was very good but the star of the show was the garlic aioli that comes with the solid fries. They should send that sauce to the Middle East. It might solve the crisis. I know they didn't invent it here but they have the decency to serve it. Bravo and muchas gracias.
(4)kaycee b.
This is a neighborhood gem. Food is great, beer selection is awesome. Never so crazy you can't get a seat! If you haven't been, what are you waiting for!
(5)Elaine V.
Went here for dinner but switched to drinks and appetizers as we couldn't find anything that piqued our interest on the teeny menu (I felt that it had been a bit more extensive online, but didn't offer much when we actually got there). We went with the Quad of Sliders which was ok. The meat was good, but the bread tasted like it had been toasted over an open flame and was very charred which overwhelmed the flavor of the meat. Beer list was okay. Jack McShea's, however, is closer to us, has a great beer list and awesome pub food, so we probably won't be going to back to GHAH just for drinks when we have somewhere much better right next door.
(2)Melissa V.
Terrible, awful, worst restaurant experience I've ever had on the mainline. Read in Mainline today, it was reader's choice for best brunch. I doubt that, I'm guessing this place paid for placement. Walked in around 2pm on Sunday and the place was empty. Waiter and bartender were both eating (usually that's a break room activity.). And neither washed their hands afterwards. Sat at the bar and the bartender messed up our order, and there were no other customers! Monte Cristo was TERRIBLE! We sent it back. Frisée salad was bad too. It didn't contain the candied walnuts that it advertised, just plain walnuts. The soup of the day was bad too, it was salty and oily. Lastly, the bartender kept picking her teeth and itching her nostril and touching everything, including removing the wrapper and putting the straw in my drink by touching the top of it with her finger, so very gross!!! It's one redeeming quality is a good beer selection.
(1)Martha P.
I was expecting great things from this place. We went on a Saturday evening and it was pretty empty, but that's not a big deal to us. The restaurant itself looks just classy enough to still be welcoming. The bartenders/servers who helped us were very friendly. The smoked gouda mash was delicious! Now onto the low points... My boyfriend ordered a burger medium-rare and it came out well done. Come on. He's not the kind of person to say anything about that so he ate it and said it was good. I had a bite and did not like it. It was very... spherical? I found that very odd. This was definitely not a $14 burger!! If you want an awesome burger, go to McShea's. I ordered the chicken avocado sandwich from the bar bites menu. I thought it was supposed to come with fries; it didn't. The chicken was sufficiently cooked but I didn't see avocado. The only thing I liked about the sandwich was the toasted brioche bun. I shared my boyfriend's fries: oversalted. They came with a garlic dip which sounds good until we tried some. Very thin and SUPER garlicky. I still had the taste in my mouth on the drive home. Yes the beer list is pretty good (I actually found the draft list a little lacking) but we came here for food too. If you want yummy food with good beer, go to McShea's in Ardmore or Narberth or TJ's in Paoli (dat hangover burger). I know I may come off as a picky eater in this review, but trust me, I rarely find a dish I dislike. If we lived in Bryn Mawr, we'd probably give it a second chance but we have too many better options to justify it.
(3)Rob L.
The Garrett Hill Ale House has recently significantly expanded its menu, with a major increase in both quantity and quality of offerings. This was the one thing that was lacking before, and has now been addressed - there are now a couple of dozen entrees. The burgers are now the best on the Main Line - they appear hand made, savory, on a delicious roll. When you've got the craving and just gotta have a burger, this is now the best in the burbs. The meatloaf (one of our standby comfort food favs) is now also the best on the Main Line (and we have ridiculously high standards for meatloaf). It's moist, tender, cooked with bits of bacon, served either with Gouda-infused mashed potatoes, or as a melt sandwich with cheddar cheese. It now beats the Ugly Moose's meatloaf, by a wide margin. The clientele seems to be even more diverse now, from 20-something hipsters to 50- and 60-something 'regular' people. Best of all, they now have Troegg's Mad Elf on tap! It's a short season for Mad Elf, maybe only a couple of weeks supply, so we'll be going back a few times in the coming weeks for Mad Elf and burgers.
(5)Emily J.
I really can't say enough about Garrett Hill Ale House. Their beer menu has the largest and most varied selection on the Main Line, if not the Philadelphia area. Plus, their "beer list" promotion is great motivation to try them all, offering a $1 discount after trying 50 different beers and a $2 discount after trying 100 different beers. Don't know what you want to drink? Ask any of the bar staff, especially Jarred. He's a great resource to help you find what kinds of beer you like best. If the beer list isn't enough to bring you in, their food is spectacular, and I haven't had a single thing on the menu that I haven't loved. They also have a great brunch menu on Sunday afternoons and daily specials. With it's comfortable atmosphere, great beer and excellent food, Garrett Hill Ale House has had no difficulty keeping me as a "regular".
(5)Ricardo C.
Garrett Hill Ale House offers a unique experience to sample different types of beers. The ale house also offers a seasonal menu, which compliments its selection of constantly rotating seasonal beers. The environment is warm and cozy. It is not an undergrad hangout. The entire staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. Their chef specializes in sauces, and they have the best burger and fries on the Main Line. Although their menu is small, every item is a home run. Check them out on Facebook as Garrett Hill Ale House.
(5)Ali M.
To be fair, I have come here only once, but I found the food COMPLETELY underwhelming. From the appearance on the street, I expected something much better. Even the menu seemed to promise reasonable food, and the reviews on Yelp were encouraging. But my sliders were yuck -- greasy, poor quality meat, and spongy white bread buns, wilted lettuce, etc. My daughter had a waffle and I swear it was an Eggo, barely defrosted. And we were charged $8 for this pathetic excuse of a breakfast dish. The bill was shocking considering the pathetic quality of the food. I wish I had found the restaurant that others have written about. I was so disappointed I will not be back.
(1)Marwan B.
The sliders are awesome
(4)Michael L.
Excellent Beer list, decent prices, extremely friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Lots of flat screens for the games, Best burger ever! What's not to like?
(5)eden a.
For real. Five stars. Adrienne and Troy take care of every need. Total pro's. Been to a million bars but THIS bar pays total attention to the clients. First time here...plan on coming back asap.
(5)Siena C.
My sister introduced me to Garrett about a year ago, and it like it for its cozy, pub atmosphere. My boyfriend and I are slowly, but surely working on our 100 beers list.. The craft selection is awesome and the bartenders usually can help me out with choosing a great beer since my knowledge is only basic. I have only tried the spring rolls, but they are also top notch. I have only ever sat at the bar, so I can't speak to the restaurant service.
(4)JJ M.
First visit last night, table of 8, booked on OpenTable. We parked easily behind the restaurant. Although it was pretty empty, only a few spots remained. The place was cute inside - woody gastro pub and definitely beer forward. They had a decent beer selection, including some featured Bombers - always good to see! We liked the menu - good mix of interesting and familiar. Food was decent and mostly reasonably priced. We had tomato soup, beet salad, duck spring rolls, Parmesan wings and mussels heffeweizen for apps. The soup was a big hit. Mussels were sweet and tender, although the pre-fabbed sauce did the chorizo an injustice. Entrees - flight of sliders, which held promise but disappointed the two who ordered. Duck confit was dry (how did they do that?) and the rest were unremarkable. Lemon sole with adzuki and creamed corn was good. Salmon special with mushroom risotto - the same. Nice fresh veggies all around. Hanger steak was salty but tasty, cooked just right, and folks liked the Gouda mash. Homemade ravioli was a slim dinner portion, but well prepared and tasty as well. On to the service, the low light of our experience. table was not ready when we got there. Despite an almost empty dining room, we found ourselves looking for help throughout the evening. Never heard things like "Welcome", "May I get you anything" or "Thank you". Nary a smile, which makes no sense for a neighborhood joint. Food was very slow to come out, and some of it was kind of cold when it arrived. The exception was a nice looking young man who may have been the manager who stopped by to see how things were and offer some suggestions on the beer list, and the bus boy, who was very personable. We will probably try one more time - everyone has an off night. What Ales the Garret is in the front of the House. Otherwise, could easily be regular destination.
(2)Ian S.
Really very impressive. Used to come here for the bar scene when it was Brothers, but had never really eaten there. Had family in from out of town and went for brunch on Sunday morning...great decision! Menu was diverse, original and priced well. Beer list was extensive and interesting, looked like really good specials throughout the week - and better then that, they had a few beer-themed cocktails as well. The Dark Blue Beer-Mosa was amazing. The chef had a special of homemade donuts with cinnamon and sugar that were as good as any I have ever had. Delicious. The Bloody Mary Mussels were to die for. Breakfast Burrito was great, my wife loved her pumpkin and ginger pancakes. Prices were great, service was great, manager came over and was super nice, chef even came out to find out what we thought of the donuts. Amazingly nice guy. Rosemont needed a great spot for sunday brunch, and now they have one. We will be going back for dinner sooner as opposed to later, if it is anywhere near as good as brunch we are in for a real treat. Fantastic.
(5)Jada L.
My friend and I chose to eat here on a Saturday night because the menu looked interesting (and it was the cheapest option I gave her). I took advantage of making reservations on OpenTable to increase my points. I am not sure why they take reservations - there wasn't a host[ess] stand when you walk in. We waited a good 3-5 minutes before someone looked our way. (Please note that there were three people working the floor: bartender, busboy and server.) We got a booth after I "checked in" with the bartender. By chance, our server saw that we were seated. Not once did I see this woman smile during our visit. Was I interrupting her Saturday night plans? Did she not know that she had to work that night? Oh, and as I mentioned in my tip for this place, please clean your own utensils. I saw the busboy touch the forks' tines when setting the table. Gross. Our food was ok. I had the Buffalo spinach cheese dip and the mushroom ravioli (there were six). The only good thing going for this place is their beer selection...
(2)Mr. L.
From the owners of Kelley's Irish Pub and Flip and Bailey's directly across the street, the malignant couple who own these cultural lesions seem to have caught wind of "this swell micra' beer fad everyone's been talking about". Interlopers attempting to co-opt a part of a culture of craftsmanship for monetary gain: these people are painfully transparent. How much obvious collusion with Gretz Distribution can one bar exhibit without calling into serious question their supposed commitment to the independent craftspeople and businesses who are making the products they're whoring out with only dollar signs in their eyes? Not to mention the obviously planted review on here that says "...the largest and most varied selection on the main line, if not the Philadelphia area." Yes, Garrett Hill AleHouse absolutely has a better selection than the Flying Pig, Teresa's,TJ's, or even Whole Foods, and I don't think anyone "hip to the beer scene" could ever possibly think that Monk's, Standard Tap, Local 44, Station Taproom, Stateside, The Khyber Pass, Johnny Brenda's, Memphis Taproom, Kraftwork, Devil's Den, Jose Pistolas, Resurrection Ale House, Eulogy, Tria, POPE, Prohibition Taproom, or the Farmer's Cabinet have anything more interesting going on with their beer selection than this place which, according to the BeerMenus.com link on their website, is currently pouring offerings which include: one Redhook beer, two Starr Hill beers, 2 Magic Hat offerings, and what I'm sure is a VERY FRESH keg of Nugget Nectar! The MainLine is a small cluster of towns whose social models echo their business models; to hustle piss as if it were champagne, and you, the consumerist rube flashing your disposable income like it was a badge of courage, so impotent with fear of being without your finery that you live out the rest of your life in a dull grey pool of your own limpid sludge, eagerly gulp it down and ask for seconds. Apparently you can have all the money in the world and all it does is make you think of Bonefish Grill as the happenin' weekend hotspot. "Dedicated to American small breweries" so obviously you'd fill the lines and coolers with every possible AB-InBev product available, even the co-ed dorm-party favorite Tequiza, and vintage cans of ill-fated Bud Dry! What I had of the food was acceptable for this style of bar. Good burger, nothing great, but there weren't razorblades or infected hypos in it, so I can't be too harsh about it, but it certainly doesn't make up for the rest of the listless, inspirationless, shill-chic tired-ass Irish Bar B.S. we've all seen a million times before. My advice is to give your money to your local beer producers, not lawyers and real-estate agents who want to husk and squeeze more disposable wealth for themselves out of someone else's creativity, artistry, and craftsmanship.
(1)Betty B.
Went here for main line restaurant week and I'm sorry to say it was a disappointment. For a Saturday evening the place was pretty empty and that should of been a clue. While the place had a decent beer selection, it's frankly not the best I've seen in that area. The biggest complaint with this experience was the food. The choices were limited but enough. I have never eaten such salty over processed food in all my life. For an appetizer I got the mussels and they were so salty that not even bread could help. Then for a main I got a simple chicken and polenta. That was not polenta but rather the most coarse substance I've ever eaten and yet again the chicken was beyond salty. The saving grace was dessert but I'd be hard pressed to find a way to screw up apple strudel. Others in our party had a similar experience. My boyfriend had the flatbread and believes the goat cheese was spoiled, others had ravioli entrees which in terms of portion size were very small. I immensely regret not saying anything during service. The food was so over salted that I couldn't even finish my beer as I had to keep gulping water. The service was ok, nothing special. Somehow in a quiet bar they kept asking us to repeat our drink orders due to not being able to hear us. The staff tried but nothing could save the evening with such terrible food. With a bar right across the street, we in the end wish we had gone there. Really disappointing evening and frankly I cannot recommend this place.
(2)Alex L.
A cute little corner bar and restaurant with an enormous beer list of domestics and imports - draft and bottle - and a parking lot in the back. A cool spot - wish I lived closer.
(4)Ed J.
Great food, relaxed atmosphere. Fantastic experience! We were thrilled with the crab ravioli and the cheese tortellini with bluecrab. The flatbread topped with pulled pork and cheeses was wonderful. Great tips on the beer as well!
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