The Fenix Martini Bar
193 Bridge St, Phoenixville, PA, 19460
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Address :
193 Bridge St
Phoenixville, PA, 19460 - Phone (610) 933-9494
- Website https://www.thefenixbar.com
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Late Night
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Trendy, Intimate
Noise Level : Average
Music : Live
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Lisa K.
A dear friend and I typically hang out here every few months and we prefer sitting in the front so we can people watch. Good food, good drinks, good friends = good times
(4)Dave S.
For a delicious martini or a great draft micro, stop in to Fenix. Jen, a most awesome bartender if there ever was one, will be happy to make your favorite libation. The food isn't going to fill you up, though...there is a reason they're called 'small plates.'
(4)Dan R.
Love this place. Hipper than anything in Philly, always reminds me of Manhattan. Drinks here and dinner at Black Lab and you'd think you were in a cool big city (except for the walk down Bridge St.!). Drinks can be a little city-pricy but worth it.
(5)Denise F.
Wish I could give it no stars. Not even going to mention the food or drinks. The waitress lost my credit card from the bar to my table two days before Christmas! Never offered to get a manager. Never offered to comp the bill or even her tip that she had already charged to my credit card she "lost". She then proceeded to tell me that I could call her at 2 am to see if they found it. Not that someone would call me. I left my number with her and no one ever called me. I called and left a message for a manager to call me to discuss and I have yet to hear back in two days! Ridiculous. I just left yet another message for a manager to call me back. WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER! This would never happen downtown.
(1)Dan B.
We stopped in The Fenix prior to our dinner for some tapas and drinks. The martini's and other drink selection were different (in a good way) that other locations in Phoenixville. The place had a very chilled and relax ambiance. We sat at the bar however the cushy table and chair set ups looked comfy as well.
(5)Mark O.
The prices are too high. If the drinks were really good maybe. The beer is good but way overpriced. The best thing about this place is The Sermon which plays once a month. Jazzy rocking band with more latent than pretty much anything I've seen in the western suburbs.
(3)Melissa K.
My husband and I have lived in Phoenixville 30 years and are really enjoying seeing our town finally thriving! However, on our most recent trip to The Fenix, we witnessed "Joe the Bartender" over serve customers! Not only were they over served, the management called the police to report public drunkenness. Something fishy is going on. And, considering The Fenix is owned by the bankrupt Molly Maguire establishment they are over serving customers simply to make a buck. Greed never wins and I cannot wait until they fall into bankruptcy and leave town with Molly Maguires. Our sons and his friends are of legal age to drink and we are warning everyone with ears to stay away!
(1)DWFMB A.
Had a gift card for here. If I ever get another one I'll just burn it to stay warm instead of this experience. The place yields zero benefit from having a no smoking law on local books, it smells like an ashtray. A $12 glass of lemonade seems steep, especially without any discernable liquor in it. If there was even a full ounce of actual whiskey in this I'll eat my shoes. The tables are too wide, the stools are too short for a person under 6'5" to reach their food (or talk to their drinking buddy). The menu is all over the place, the decor and music match about as well as something Dennis Rodman would put together. The beer menu isn't accurate or the wait staff has no idea. I've never written a review like this but honestly this seems like they were trying to do a shitty job. Unless all of this was intentional and if so... Well done? Why weren't they playing trad music the whole time? Was it the "Jazz/blues" moniker? The positive of this whole experience is that my gift card is that it's at a zero balance and we never have to see each other again.
(1)Peter B.
The Fenix is a yuppy doosh joint. The décor inside looks like something from Trading Spaces the early years, I bet Ty Pennington assembled the furniture. However, I don't think it's so bad. Though It looks tacky it's comfy and the set up is very spacious. My wife loves this place and most chicks do. Here, girls live out their Sex and the City Fantasies by dressing up and drinking cocktails. Don't fret fellows, they offer a diverse array of booze to get your lurpy lurp on. They offer drinks like Top shelf whiskies such as Johnny Walker Blue and Chimay beer. If you don't know what Chimay is, it is like Gold Monkey's more successful brother who went to college and made something of himself. They have food, but only in appetizer form. The food is tasty but is very California hipster stuff like sushi, lobster nachoes, that sort of thing. Lastly, don't get too jib with your bib because the drinks here ain't cheap son.
(3)Cliff J.
Honestly, this place really sucks ass. It's owned by the same douche bags that own Molly Maguire's next door. And that place sucks too. Yeah, yeah, there is always a good crowd at Molly's but I put no stock in that as they are all the young dumb crowd and just there for drinks and to get laid. I've been to both several times and can tell you that the staff changes like rain. On this night, our server FIRST apologized for the wait on drinks as there were no martini glasses. As if a martini bar should need those. I counted the patrons, there were 52 in a bar that holds three times that. Our server said that they went next door (to Molly's which they share, apparently, kitchen and restaurant stuff with) to get clean glassware. So 40 minutes later we get our drinks. Then comes the second excuse, Molly's kitchen is busy so we wait another 35 minutes for appetizers (the menu is tappas so excuse the app reference). Then comes the third excuse, the staff is new so they are having trouble making drinks. My friend ordered, or should I say re-ordered a drink, and they screwed it up, BADLY. I had two very good friends that worked at these two restaurants. One was a GM at Molly's the other as a bartender at Fenix. Both said the family that owns these places really screw their employees over and thus the turnover. And they have no clue how to operate a REAL restaurant. Won't be back. And I suggest you avoid both like the plague.
(1)Shayna M.
I've gone here with friends a few times lately and it's been great every time. Drinks (especially martinis) are good, the atmosphere is nice, the live music is awesome, and we love the couches and tables in the back. We'll keep returning to Fenix when we visit downtown Phoenixville.
(4)Jim V.
It's a pretty nice place with good food and good beer. However, when I was there for a party with an open bar I was still charged. Even after the bartender told me it was all on the house because I was part of the party...I was still charged
(2)Bill B.
First time my friends and I visited the place. We just stopped in for drinks so I cannot comment beyond that. A very cool set up and vibe in the place. Clean. Staff were attentive and friendly. Very good selection of beers and spirits. The prices were like every other place. I would definitely go back. Give the place a try.
(3)Amberlynne F.
My boyfriend and I always go on Friday nights for Happy Hour - there is one male bartender that happens to be there every Friday during that time who is very nice, efficient and he makes the best drinks!
(5)Jesse G.
Hummus is great.
(4)Aaron T.
The service missed the spot during our last visit. We love coming to the Fenix when we're in town, and we make a point of stopping here for our "night caps" at the end of any bar crawl. Typically, they have great acoustic entertainment on the weekends that adds to the charm of this small bar in Phoenixville. The quality of the drinks is excellent and they have a fantastic selection of craft beers, wines, and an exceptional cocktail menu. During our last visit, I tried ordering a bottle of Cabernet. Unfortunately, the item was out of stock. The establishment was nice enough to give me a complimentary glass of the wine for the inconvenience, which was very nice. Later in the night, I ordered a Fenix lemonade. Our waitress delivered the drink to the table next to us, where both customers already had a drink. As I watched the patrons at the table next to us, slowly sip at the mistaken cocktail (which didn't appear to match their tastes), the minutes ticked away until we were given attention. When the manager noticed I was without a drink, and he delivered a complimentary drink due to the wait. I'm all about free drinks, but as a Yelper, I'm more interested in a great experience. I'd rate them lower if they weren't so willing to make up for their mistakes, but in the long run errors and inefficiency hurts a business. Since this is such an endearing spot for us, I'm sure we'll return, but was disappointed based on our latest experience.
(3)Lexi L.
Everything about this place rocks except the Jazz music. The venue is small and the live music can be overwhelming
(4)Kristen P.
I love this place. So chic inside. Perfect for a date night, girls meetup, business meeting, you name it. Has a total city vibe while located in a hip suburb. Great music, apps and ambiance! They are always having events and involved in the community...what's not to love?
(5)Kimberly S.
Whippedtini was delicious and service was good but ambience could use some help. Was much louder in there than advertised because acoustics are weird in the building. Also there was a very annoying and mediocre lonely guitarist whining counting crows songs the whole time we there . Its a martini bar for crying out loud. There should be low lying pop/dance or jazz playing, not depressing nineties grunge. Mediocre for starting out a friday night.
(3)James W.
Cool little martini bar/lounge feel. Great martinis. I always forget his name, but the guy bartender on Friday nights makes awesome drinks! He makes great whiskey sours!
(4)Fritz N.
I don't get the bad reviews. I've only been here twice and had a good time both times. They have a solid craft brew selection, service was great and a good layout. Lots of couches and "chill space". I didn't eat here, but I would consider it in the future.
(4)Stephen C.
The staff here is nice, however, the place is odd. It wants to be hip, but is having difficulty separating itself from the norm. The live music is so out of place. Nothing makes a martini taste worse than an ex frat boy with a guitar belting out Dave Matthews covers.
(2)Ben F.
There are no prices at all on the drink menu. My girl and my friend were curious so I asked the average price of the martini's and I was told $9 - $12 dollars. A little bit pricey, but its a nicer place. No big deal. It had a pretty cool atmosphere. And in my opinion worth it. I heard this place went through a bit of a change to make it more appealing to the craft beer scene. They have a respectable bottle selection of about 15 choices. I ordered a 22oz Voodoo Love Child thinking prices would be on par with the martinis. Then the bill game... $22. I checked comparisons of some near by bars. $12. I've lived in Phoenixville for 3 years. Every time I walk by this place it is empty. Now I know why. Some beers actually should be $22. Or $44 a bottle. Or more. It's because they deserve to be! It's called supply and demand. Since this bar is empty nearly every time I walk past it, there is clearly no demand for this establishment in Phoenixville. Therefore, prices should reflect that. Charge a few extra bucks to keep the riff raff out. But be reasonable. I have never been to a craft beer bar in my entire life that keeps the prices hidden. It's very important to us. Not because we want to order the cheapest beer. But because we want to compare cost to other beers we enjoy. I told the waitress it was absurd. When she came back with my card, I told her to tell the manager if he wants people to actually come back , then to put the prices on the menu, or charge a reasonable amount for the drinks (preferably both). She then offered a discount which was very nice of her and brought the beer down to the price it should have been. BTW, on the way out I found $40 on the ground and gave it to the waitress.
(2)Amy A.
I've been to this martini bar a few times. It seems a bit out of place for Phoenixville. It's really trendy looking, it looks like it should be in the city. My fiance and I went on Friday to use the Living Social deal I purchased. We arrived and sat at one of the half booth tables. We ordered drinks. They have a great beer and wine selection. I ordered a pinot grigio. We also ordered the bbq tacos and Mediterranean platter. They arrived promptly. The tacos were a little dry, but had a nice flavor. The hummus platter was ok. The grilled pita was really tasty and the portion size was large. Overall we had a pleasant experience. I didn't have a martini on this visit, but I have on others, and while they are $9-10, they are tasty and they don't skim on the liquor.
(3)Amye B.
My husband I & were recently in the area visiting friends and we went to the Fenix for drinks and apps. The atmosphere is nice and cozy. We sat in the lounge area and ordered. We were busy chatting and catching up and didn't even notice it took a while for our appetizers to come out. After getting the bill to move on to the next place, the server told us they knocked $$ off of our check because we had to wait so long. I thought that was great customer service! We'll definitely be back! (food & drinks were great!)
(4)ARLEEN B.
Very nice, sophisticated decor. Drinks were very good. The food, which is only tapas, is atrocious and so expensive. All I could think about was that we could have spent the same amount of money at Marly's, had a wonderful meal and would have come home with change. From the size of the crowd on a Friday night, this place may not last. If you want to drink and spend $10 on each cocktail, it is fine; if you want to eat, do that before or after you go there. Better yet, stop at the liquor store,(which unfortunately has moved out of the center of Phoenixville) buy a bottle of wine and get a good meal someplace else. BTW - It is the noisiest place around, so forget about conversation.
(1)Colleen S.
Had a great experience at The Fenix. Ryan, the manager, was super friendly and helpful and their Flirtini was delicious! I will definitely be returning.
(5)Kimba Z.
Bare brick walls and a hipster vibe make this place similar in appearance to Winedown in West Reading (my town's only wine bar, sniffle), just bigger. Unlike Winedown, I guess it wants to be an urban-style club. It would not be for me on the weekends if they are cultivating a Scene, which is what their site implies. By some crazy explanation we could not understand, the bartender told us that none of the wines on the list were available, only the house pours. Hunh? And plenty of them looked pretty good. So I had my standard Hendricks martini with the ice from the shaker (not just any ice) on the side. Sorry to get all prissy, but I do not consider fruity mixed drinks in a martini glass to be martinis; these are cocktails, not martinis. If you are drinking a martini, it is a specific classic drink made of gin and vermouth and served up... maybe, just maybe, vodka could be an alternative if you are not a purist. My bf enjoyed a bottle of Lambic, which we were glad to see on the menu because he is extremely picky about beer (while I can be happy with most any hop-bomb). Two drinks, and the bill was over $20, but I am not paying $8 a glass for a Canyon Creek Merlot or whatever it was -- can't you get the double bottle for that much at the store? I had no complaints about my martini, and the bartender kept an eye on us and took care of us even though we were far from the bar. We've had the black and tan hummus dish in the past but don't come here for the eats. All ages of people were here when we were, not just scenester 20-somethings, so we felt welcome.
(3)Audrey H.
Fenix has so much promise, which makes it such a let down! It is designed beautifully, very mid-century modern chic. The drinks are fancy "martinis" and while they are good, they are VERY overpriced. About halfway back Fenix has a total identity crisis and turns into a super lame bar with horrible music, humorously bad dancing and terrible service. Plus the bar area is kind of messy, cases of beer sitting around etc. I just think if I'm spending $14 for ONE drink, not including tip the atmosphere should justify the cost. Get your act together Fenix, you could be supercool!
(2)Matt O.
The Fenix has a hipster interior and oddly included "dance area" which gives off a vibe that basically screams "Calling all douche bags and lonely middle aged women." But I digress. We've been here several times, usually after drinking just enough to forego our sober reservations towards the establishment. The Fenix is not large, and by trying to include one area of the small space as a disco/dance/DJ/confusing area it really cuts the place in half, unless you like being lambasted with bad music on sub-quality speakers. The drinks are overpriced. I see they are now including food as well, which I have not tried. I would rate the martinis as a 6/10, some are creative, but I've never been wow'd by anything I've ordered there. They are usually pretty strong, which is often why we end up stopping in for one after a night at the other bars. Overall The Fenix is depressingly underwhelming. The only real upside is that we've never experienced bad service. Oh, and order the whiskey martini at your own peril, it's a night & next day wrecker.
(2)Shawn R.
This bar just doesn't fit in the community. It works specifically for older couples or anyone looking to avoid a crowd. The drinks are overpriced and aren't amazing. Not much to the layout of the bar. It works for simplicity purposes. It tries to be more of a city martini bar but comes up really short.
(2)Kristin B.
Sort of sad. Came here a few weeks ago with friends who are into martinis--I'm not, so I ordered a champagne cocktail and the bartender had no idea what it was. Really? I know it's a martini bar, but come on, dude. Then he didn't have any bitters or something (who knows), so I asked if he could make a bellini, and again--clueless (he asked me if that wasn't caviar). Oh, Phoenixville. Won't be returning.
(1)reviewer m.
Sad find. From the website, it looked like it was a happening place but on a Friday night at 9pm it was dead. If you're coming, don't worry about trying to get a table because they pretty much are all free. Our group got a couple of martinis and beers. Even though they specialize in martinis, the drinks we got weren't memorable. My main issue is the food- ordered the chips with guac and quesadillas. The chips were stale as year old bread and the guac was most def from a bag...not to mention glowing the most unnatural toxic green color. The quesadilla was so tasteless we left two of them there. There were a few customers up at the bar and a few others coming in and out but I understand why the place is quiet. I don't see a return here in the future.
(2)John R.
This place would be nice if it were in the city but its severely out pf place here. Over priced martinis that are not the best and the food is something that needs to we worked on. Found it to be overpriced....not really worth it
(2)Jillian P.
I almost went with a 3 because of one thing...lobster nachos. I'm definately a "sticker shock" person so to call that an appetizer...come on...like 6 nachos for 4 people? I know. I'm not classy enough. The martinis, however, scrumptous. I believe I had white grape. Very well made. I left the bar a little tipsy and a lot hungry.
(4)cotie s.
Lobster nachos, martini's, and a large bottle of specialty beer was a fun way to relax on a Friday night before going to dinner. My wife and cousin picked out a Flirtini and a White Grape Martini, from an extensive martini menu and both were as good as a described. I went with a champagne size bottle for Brooklyn Brewery bottle fermented beer, which I thoroughly enjoyed popping the cork on this bottle of beer at our table. Though several people around us looked a tad worried I might fire the cork across the room, all went well. No eyes shot out. The lobster nachos were tasty and fresh. Disclaimer: The lobster nachos are not the gigantic, typical bar food sized. They are modestly sized at best. Dress was casual to business casual. Heck they even have pics up on there website with people dressed very casually. Even if you are not a martini drinker, they have an exotic beer menu of upscale American and imported beers. So for our first visit my synopsis of The Fenix is that it provides a great compliment to the the numerous BYOB in Phoenixville and a great place to start or end your night in Phoenixville.
(4)Allison A.
The martinis and specialty drinks at the Fenix are excellent. I would recommend every drink that I have had there, and I have been on several occasions. There are options for people that like more "fruity" drinks and for those that prefer something a little stronger. The only draw back is that it is extremely noisy and loud inside. It is very difficult to carry on a normal conversation. It is not because the music is too loud, but the space is so small that everyones conversations mingle together. It's still a great place, but I would recommend going in the warmer months and sitting out on the patio.
(4)David F.
In my first review I gave this super swanky lounge 4 stars indicating they still had some wrinkles to work out. Well, they have worked them out. This place easily competes with any bar in the city (philly) and is easily the best lounge bar in the suburbs. We have visited several times and they really have some great martinis. They even have 8 different types of stuffed olives for their martinis for those finicky folks that like to flip their pinky's out when they sip their drinks. They have an tasty tappas menu and the prices are very good. The music is light and lounge inspired and later in the night transforms into DJ pumping house music. Awesome is all I can say but I still think it can take another step to get to a 5th star. I want them open even later and more often. I'll keep you up to date.
(4)Todd F.
Not impressed, martini's were horrible. Cool vibe though.
(1)Josh S.
Very disappointing experience. Paid $13 for martinis in small martini glasses with about 3/4" of room at the top. Complained to the manager and he gave us song and dance about "they have a standard pour" and all the drinks are that size. Either you are a chic bar that is expensive and worth it, or you are a diveish bar that has low prices where you get what you pay for. He eventually offered a free round, but the replacement drinks were so poorly mixed we left them on the table. Won't be returning.
(1)Hungry M.
Absolutely ridiculous. On the other hand... I'm not a martini girl so that may be why I didn't like the atmosphere - or the PRICES.
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