Memphis Taproom
2331 E. Cumberland St.
Philadelphia , PA 19125
215-425-4460
Neighborhood: Fishtown
Parking: Street parking only.
Handicap access: Not wheelchair accessible.
Handicap access: Not wheelchair accessible.
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A Kensington bar goes gastro with pub food and prices done right, and craft beers for anyone, near or far, who loves them.
Craig LaBan: And so Philly's brew revolution goes: As gastropubs like Memphis feed the new frontiers of Philadelphia's revitalizing neighborhoods, a growing appreciation for craft beer, it seems, has become the common ground.
Memphis Taproom has pub food and prices done right, and craft beers for anyone, near or far, who loves them. » Read more
Memphis Taproom has pub food and prices done right, and craft beers for anyone, near or far, who loves them. » Read more
Cuisine type: American; Pub; Vegetarian
Meals Served:
Brunch - Sat., Sun.
Lunch - Mon. thru Sun.
Dinner - Mon. thru Sun.
Late Night - Mon. thru Sun.
Style:
An aging corner taproom has been transformed into a hip gastropub and craft-beer bar that could become a magnet for Kensington's gentrification. The updated regional pub fare (fried pickles, rarebit, Polish platter) balances ambition and fresh ingredients with moderate prices. The serious beer list, meanwhile, is destination-worthy.
Specialties:
Fried pickles, pilsner wings; hefeweizen hummus; clams casino; corn chowder special; tailgate chilaquiles (brunch); cheeseburger; king rarebit; barley-white bean chili; Port Richmond platter; lamb porterhouse special; steak-frites.
Alcohol:
A dozen taps and 40 bottles represent a smart, broad collection of the world's best beers, from local brews to uncommon finds from Green Flash, Lost Abbey, Petrus and J.W. Lees. The wine list is tiny but affordable ($20 a bottle) and well-chosen.
Weekend noise:
A raucous 93 decibels. (Ideal is 75 decibelsor less.)
Prices:
$
honestly, best ever. good food in general. and always crazy fun beer. and very nice people work here. if you like going to places with a nice staff, if that adds to your enjoyment, stop by. all of life should be this pleasant.