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City Tavern

City Tavern

(Now Closed)
American Restaurant$$$$
Center City East, Philadelphia
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  • HISTORY
    HISTORYJanuary 3, 2013
    Established in 1773, City Tavern once was frequented by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and other notable figures of the American Revolution era.
  • Admiral L.
    Admiral LopezApril 19, 2013
    Everything about City Tavern is outstanding. Order the rum shrub!
  • 💕Linds💕heart icon on user image
    💕Linds💕July 21, 2015
    Get a beer from one of the founding father's original recipes.
  • Jessica M.
    Jessica MaySeptember 5, 2014
    Pot pie...just order it.
  • Terry T.
    Terry TerronesAugust 5, 2013
    Nice atmosphere. The foods a bit bland and its a bit cliched but its worth a stop for the beers.
  • Brian J.
    Brian JamesJuly 30, 2012
    Try the Roast Pork Noodles - The best Chinese noodles anywhere!!
  • Eat Drink & Be Philly
    Eat Drink & Be PhillyFebruary 29, 2012
    Seafood Melange is a great started, who ever is on gar mange cares for his work, thank you Chef!
  • Jessica B.heart icon on user image
    Jessica BelliaDecember 16, 2016
    All of the food is amazing!
  • Philadelphia Magazine
    Philadelphia MagazineJanuary 12, 2011
    The menu offers historical dishes like pepperpot soup and “Martha Washington-style” turkey pot pie. Read more
  • Candace M.
    Candace McGovernOctober 22, 2011
    Start with the Presidential sampler and def. Try the wassail!
  • Gina H.
    Gina HamptonJune 25, 2013
    Have the crab cakes...best there is!
  • Tom Z.
    Tom ZielinskiApril 10, 2013
    God food. Big meals. Nice atmosphere
  • Caroline J.
    Caroline JaneMay 29, 2011
    Seasonal beverages (such as wassail and shrub) from the 1700s. Where else can you find this?!
  • Laura G A.
    Laura G AdamsSeptember 26, 2010
    Get the sampler- great beer variety, plenty to drink and reasonably priced.
  • Al B.heart icon on user image
    Al BradleyNovember 21, 2015
    Best pot pie ever
  • Robert C.
    Robert CaputoJanuary 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The porter is great. Also try the cut tavern warmer. It's amazing!
  • Tony B.
    Tony BurnettAugust 7, 2014
    Everything
  • Elizabeth S.
    Elizabeth SusanNovember 24, 2013
    Try the Raspberry Shrub! yummm :)
  • John A.
    John AdkinsOctober 29, 2013
    Best pork chop EVER! Huge.
  • LoriPA
    LoriPAJuly 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The Alexander Hamilton ale is perfect after a hot summer day of sightseeing.
  • Gavyn S.
    Gavyn SingerAugust 21, 2014
    Decor is spot on
  • Rizzo S.
    Rizzo SutariaApril 12, 2010
    Get the colonial ale sampler but know that the general washintons porter will be the best
  • Rootless C.
    Hours: Fri-Sun 1130am - 10pm, M-F 1130am - 9pm
  • Chris A.
    Chris AndrewsJune 1, 2012
    Pork chop par excellence.
  • Jason K.
    Jason KnappJuly 25, 2010
    Jefferson's ale is best in my opinion. Hamilton's is also good and hoppy. Franklin's is too sweet.
  • Jeff O.
    Jeff OllisOctober 16, 2010
    get the. George Washington Porter. George knew how to take care of his men.
  • Danielle M.
    Danielle MasucciMay 14, 2011
    Turkey pot pie rocks!! The gingerale shrub is delush too...
  • Bryon L.
    Bryon LapeJuly 27, 2010
    The porter is one of the best beers I've ever had. Get some.
  • Elizabeth L. G.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth L. GreppOctober 19, 2013
    fried tofu = total yumminess
  • Ryan K.
    Ryan KuhnMay 28, 2012
    Try the ale sampler.
  • Mike S.
    Mike StraubAugust 8, 2014
    Told us 10 minutes. After 40 minutes of waiting we left. :-/ Unique menu and atmosphere tho.
  • Kiran N.
    Kiran NarahariJuly 16, 2011
    Try the beer sampler in the courtyard
  • Jason K.
    Jason KnappJuly 25, 2010
    Suggest you split the seafood pie with someone you love.
  • Greg D.
    Greg DerrJuly 9, 2011
    George Washington's favorite bar. He enjoyed Yuengling
  • BOBheart icon on user image
    BOBJune 24, 2013
    GOOD FOOD!
  • Al D.heart icon on user image
    Al DuqueFebruary 3, 2016
    Decent lunch
  • Travis M.heart icon on user image
    Travis McFetridgeMarch 27, 2013
    Drink the Shrub with Champagne!
  • Natasha S.
    Natasha ShinkazhMarch 19, 2011
    The Spruce is excellent!
  • Brian G.
    Brian GervaisJuly 23, 2011
    Try the Jefferson Ale!
  • DrinkPhilly.com
    DrinkPhilly.comFebruary 17, 2011
    Enjoy some of the great beers on tap!
  • Todd A W.
    Todd A WilliamsNovember 8, 2011
    Love this place!
  • Brian G.
    Brian GervaisMay 7, 2011
    Thomas Jefferson Ale is the fab!
  • Roger C.
    Roger CarameloJuly 8, 2010
    The turkey pot pie is yummy.
  • Eliza S.
    Eliza SOctober 27, 2011
    Eat where our founding fathers ate!
  • Jenny L.
    Jenny LawtonMay 12, 2010
    Get the shrub! Delicious bevvie!
  • Susan K.
    Susan KetlerJanuary 29, 2011
    country was not founded by Italians...do not order the Risotto lol
  • John O.
    John OliveJuly 15, 2010
    AMAZING atomsphere and food. Read more
  • Jeff
    JeffJuly 4, 2010
    Get the Jefferson.. Awesome!
  • Ricardo S.
    Ricardo SantosJanuary 24, 2012
    ok, we can go, it's close to us
  • Paige C.
    Paige CatronJuly 5, 2011
    Ok great food except they fry rabbit umm that is rude! And very slow and we complained about the slowness and they didn't do anything
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