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National Mechanics

American Restaurant and Bar$$$$

Center City East, Philadelphia

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National Mechanics

8.5^/10

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Ranked #1 for Bloody Marys in Philadelphia
The experts at visitPA and Men's Health Mag recommend this place
"Good place to dance and knock back an Obama Bomb!"(7 Tips)
"Enjoy quizzo and karaoke during the week"(4 Tips)
"MYO Bloody Mary bar = awesome."(7 Tips)
"You can't go wrong with their veggie burger!"(15 Tips)

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J McGeeMarch 12, 2015
Neat old building. Nice barkeep. Quirky decor.
Dutch UmbrellaOctober 9, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Need an outlet to recharge you phone or whatever? Look under the bar where the stars are along the edge and plug in
Puja VyasJanuary 5, 2012
Favorite bar in Philly. Big, lots of character and good beer.
Colin WeirDecember 4, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Play with the jukebox using the Remote app on your iPhone
JP VSeptember 6, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Planet Hollywood for Hipsters. Decent food. Appetizers and salads are better than entrees. Beware the 8 ounce beers.
Lynn Levondosky MerkJuly 28, 2015
7//27/15 L - Crispy Chicken Salad (4). F - National Burger (4)
Monica CubillosMay 17, 2011
++ spoke to the owner, the mayor here gets a round for themselves and two of their friends. Bet your ass I'll be haunting this place!
Kara LaFleurMay 12, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Try the Peach Bellini the perfect spring punch, especially with brunch!
David SincavageSeptember 21, 2014
Build your own Bloody Mary bar. 😜😄😄
Roseann LoSchiavoSeptember 7, 2013
Juicy fall off the bone honey BBQ ribs.
Erin MulrooneySeptember 25, 2010
Been here 5+ times
The chocolate tuxedo cake is amazing! Great selection of local beers also. Love the atmosphere here.
Manolis DaskalakisJanuary 29, 2015
Really nice food and cocktail s!
Jimmy FrazierApril 3, 2011
Been here 50+ times
The National Skillet—all full of ham, cheese, fried potatoes, and egg—makes for a delicious brunch.
Justin SimmonsDecember 15, 2012
Great atmosphere for drinks with friends.
Kimberly BlessingJune 4, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Order the mac and cheese with a side of veggies. YUM!
Melissa Fe' MyersNovember 4, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Veggie burger with fried egg add bacon. Sooo. Goood!
Melanie JonesSeptember 7, 2014
The brunch here is amazing!
Marc GravelOctober 4, 2012
Montreal students are coming next weekends! What do you suggest and when is the best time to come this weekend?
Andy KeithFebruary 19, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The steak sliders and Pinot Nior were awesome. The jalapeño margarita was interesting, but spicy.
ThomasAugust 2, 2012
Been here 50+ times
The tuna melt is a great choice if you want comfort food.
KyleApril 7, 2012
Love the karaoke here on tuesday night. Nick is the man!
Brenna GrahamJuly 18, 2018
Off the menu chili Frito Pie
Shawn MooreOctober 28, 2012
Great spot for drinks & professional conversation
ThomasJune 15, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Order the "Double Standard", a veggie burger with bacon.
Eric LegaleAugust 8, 2014
Pimms & Sunshine
Jess ConnorsOctober 25, 2011
The gremlin- best drink ever! Bacardi lemon n grapejuice.. Yum!
ThomasJuly 14, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Get the Eggs Benedict at brunch. Never look back.
ThomasJune 9, 2012
Been here 50+ times
At the brunch on Sat/Sun get the Eggs Benedict.
Jenni RussellJuly 20, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Pulled BBQ Flank Steak Sliders are DELISH! Plus the $2.50 Yuenglung drafts = awesome drinks and noms.
Jake SmithDecember 12, 2011
Try a Great Lakes seasonal or the Oatmeal Stout.
Rover MondaysAugust 31, 2011
Look for the Rover Monday QR code for the parties DRINK SPECIAL... Scan/Save/ Swallow
Jessica SantascoySeptember 7, 2014
Great old building.
ConciergeNovember 11, 2010
Been here 10+ times
You can't go wrong with their veggie burger! ( I'm a meat eater =)
Jessica BurnsJuly 4, 2010
Order a "dirty ho" (hoegaarden with framboise) to drink with nachos (add grilled chicken!) nom nom nom!
Philly KaraokeOctober 7, 2012
Karaoke is every Tuesday at 9pm! Hosted by Nick's Xtreme Karaoke!
jj GrimmJune 20, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Don't drink and sing karoakee and say tinkle winkle
innaApril 1, 2012
Harvest sangria is spicy and delicious.
Scott TillittJuly 27, 2010
Monday nights = crazy open mic led by local celeb-transvestite Needles. Sure to entertain.
ZAIRE DURANT-YOUNGJuly 13, 2011
Good place to dance and knock back an Obama Bomb! Read more
Martel JohnsonDecember 19, 2012
Onions tomatoes Garden salad Mayonnaise
T SDecember 3, 2018
Obama bomb is not that special as I expected..
MazdaNovember 8, 2010
They have a make your own bloody mary bar! And delicious veggie burgers.
Dylan DurrantJuly 13, 2010
Apples remote app will let you control the jukebox (Mac Mini). Be careful not to ruin the mood. (the Golden Girls theme).
Lawrence O'TooleOctober 9, 2010
Shuffling through the tunes on the jukebox with your iphone is great!
Kandis KovalskySeptember 12, 2013
Great bloody Mary's.
Jamal JohnsonMarch 4, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Best pub in the city! Try the jalapeno infused tequila if you're the brave type
Ryan KrapfMay 30, 2012
Karaoke Tuesdays and quizzo Wednesdays. 2.50 lagers.
Snehanshu ShahSeptember 27, 2012
Try the Great Lakes Nosferatu Ale - Awesome!
Al DuqueJune 27, 2015
The National burger
GlennJuly 28, 2013
Make your own Bloody Mary bar!

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