IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

WHERE TO EAT
  1. Royal Tavern (0.1 miles)
  2. The Dive (0.1 miles)
  3. Golosa (0.1 miles)
WHERE TO SHOP
  1. On the Spot Wellness (0.1 miles)
  2. CrossFit South Philly (0.2 miles)
  3. Bus Stop Boutique (0.3 miles)
WHERE TO DRINK
  1. Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub (0.1 miles)
  2. Dark Horse Pub (0.1 miles)
  3. Devil's Den (0.5 miles)
  4. Laff House (0.5 miles)
  5. Woody's Bar (1.0 miles)

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THE DETAILS
Cuisine(s):
American,

Hours:
Tuesday through Saturday 5:30 p.m. till 2 a.m. Sunday 11 a.m. till 5 p.m.

Insider Tip:
There is a cozy courtyard hidden behind the dining room.

Meals Served:
Weekend Brunch
Dinner
Dessert

Payment Type:
American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Features:
Outdoor Dining
Small Plates
Smoke-Free
Takeout

Alcohol Type:
Full Bar

Reservations Required:
Dinner Suggested

Entree Price:
$$ — Moderately Priced

Neighborhood:
Philadelphia County
South Street/Queen Village

Also Featured in:
Best of Philly 2009: Eating at the bar, Best of Philly 2008: Classic Cocktails, Best of Philly 2006 Cocktails, Best of Philly 2005 Martini


Southwark

701 South 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: 215-238-1888
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Fax: 215-238-1268

This casual, eclectic bistro has become an indispensable neighborhood restaurant. Queen Village diners gather in the lively front bar, with its inexpensive wine list, classic cocktail and surprising appetizer options.

Featured In
Best of Philly 2009: Eating at the bar
It’s not that there’s anything wrong with the back dining room at Southwark. It’s candlelit and cozy, just like the...

Best of Philly 2008: Classic Cocktails
Southwark’s long mahogany bar has a retro feel, and one sip of co-owner Kip Waide’s way-back libations—think manhattan...

Best of Philly 2006 Cocktails
Once upon a time, barmen wore aprons, and "cocktails" weren't spiked versions of fruit punch. Kip Waide, barmaster and co-proprietor...

Best of Philly 2005 Martini
When we're tired of the mangotini crowd, we head to this little bar, where top-shelf 'tenders will shake or stir you into gin-soaked ...

Write a review USER REVIEWS (3)
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Overall (1) Food (3) Service (1)
Decor (7) Value (2) Average (2.80)

Review
Did Fat Tuesday's close on South Street? Less than desirable crowd that seems grimy AND it is just off raucous South Street at 4th and Bainbridge. My wife and I were petrified when we left at 10. The drinks were just OK. I would not take the trip out of Center City. The Palm, XIX, Butcher, Rouge make cocktails in a much more palatable atmosphere.
Posted by Tom: Sep. September 8th, 2009 at 4:16 PM
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i went there w my dad in town from dc because i heard they made great cocktails. the guy w the weird beard made fun of my dad's choice of bourban for a manhattan. really rude and embarrassing to me
Posted by karen: Jul. July 29th, 2009 at 9:45 AM
Rating
Overall (1) Food (2) Service (1)
Decor (7) Value (1) Average (2.40)

Review
Heard about this place and had to try it. Sorry I did. Over priced with an attitude that in this day and age is ridiculous--particularly the obnoxious guy that looks like a billy goat. He made a drink for my partner and it was so sour it was undrinkable. We asked for him to try it and he went into an insulting rant. We just wanted to see if we were missing something. There were some frumpy regulars that looked aggravated and in need of a shower and deodorant that made is feel like we were not welcome. The bar itself is handsome, but there is a "I am better than you attitude" from the staff that makes the place not very appealing.
Posted by Sloan: Jul. July 29th, 2009 at 9:08 AM
 
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