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Lucky 13

There are destinations on East Passyunk, and then there are local hangs. This pocketsize "old man bar" turned hipster haven is definitely the latter.

Lucky 13 Pub located at 1820 S. 13th St., in Philadelphia, Pa. ( Jessie Fox / Philly.com )
Lucky 13 Pub located at 1820 S. 13th St., in Philadelphia, Pa. ( Jessie Fox / Philly.com )Read more
    by By Craig LaBan, Restaurant Critic
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There are destinations on East Passyunk, and then there are local hangs.

This pocket-size "old man bar" turned hipster haven is definitely the latter.

But there's also a personality to this tin-ceilinged nook that is unique, from amiable owner Clark Newman behind the bar (with good craft options) to the surprisingly eclectic fare, from mac-n-cheese ("all hooked up") to Cinci-style chili, veggie masala curry, Thai peanut salad, and an Ace of Spades tempeh sandwich glazed in sweet sauce.

Revisited April 2015