Philadelphia Brewing Co.

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Philly Brewing Company is a great sweet spot bar in East Kensington. The beer selection isn't the biggest and food isn't served but it really makes up for it by having a amazing ambiance for individual or group outings. With spacious options for both indoor and outside seating if you're out and about and want a quick drink or if you're looking to chill with people you'll find plenty of space to relax.

Another notable thing about the bar, the frequently serve for local functions in the area. If you follow them in social media, if there's a event in East be it a thrift event, pride, or anything else, Philly Brew will be serving the function.

They're also very pet friendly! Dog treats are available at the bar so it's definitely worth stopping by if you dog needs a snack break!

TLDR: Beer selection is to be desired but the variance of seating space, frequency of events, pet friendlyness and general vibe makes it up in spades!

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We used Philadelphia Brewing company as the starting point for a self-guided brewery walking tour of Fishtown. On a cold Saturday in April the place was hardly buzzing, with a few random couples scattered about the main room.
I got a flight, which included their Kenzinger, Space Cowboy IPA, Working Cat Pale Ale, and the Pennsylvania Pale Ale. The Space Cowboy and Working Cat were both solid as was the Kenzinger. My 4/5 rating is based primarily on the beers, which were solid, just not great.
Overall, the place had a cozy vibe with a fire going. I definitely would like to come back and see this place on a peak weekend when the outside  beer garden and patio are hopping.
The staff was friendly, and they have options beyond beer, including several ciders from Commonwealth Ciders (which is next door), wine, and mixed drinks.
PBC is definitely worth a stop on any visit to Fishtown.

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I cannot speak highly enough of Phila Brewing Co and the people who work there, especially for events! We had our wedding there in December, and Angela was gracious, kind, flexible, and helpful every step of the way—a true pro. The whole place has a great aesthetic with a fun and authentic feel, it’s a genuine Philly spot with no pretense or snobbery. We also held a funeral reception there for a dear friend, and the staff was so sympathetic and helpful, even with organizing it short notice. Whether for a casual drink or a full blown event, this is an amazingly special place with a great team running it! Also love their ciders. Thanks PBC ♥️

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Awesome!
I went on a Monday afternoon. It was very chill inside with some light music and a few friends just hanging out inside. I got the Pilsner, really good. They have a lot of indoor seating and a bunch of seating outside as well. Plenty of parking in their lot, so you don’t have to worry about street parking. The bartender at the time was great, she’s super friendly. Bought a pint glass for a souvenir!

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I really wanted to like this place. My boyfriend and I were walking around Fishtown and decided to pop into Philadelphia Brewing Company because it looked like a fun, welcoming spot. Unfortunately, our experience was anything but.

When we arrived, we took a few minutes to look over the menu since I'm not a big beer drinker and wasn’t sure what to order. We let the bartender know, and she asked us to step aside while she helped someone else — totally understandable. But once we were ready, things quickly went downhill.

My boyfriend placed his order, and I asked if I could sample a few beers to see if there was something I might like. The bartender rolled her eyes and asked what I usually drink. I told her tequila, and she asked, “Well, what do you like with your tequila?” I mentioned margaritas and offered to look at the cocktail list so I could make it easy — but instead of being helpful, she told me to just “keep my order simple” and avoid asking for anything complicated. That wasn’t my intention at all — I was just trying to find something I’d enjoy. Her attitude made me feel like I was being a burden for even asking.

After we placed our order, she asked if we’d be sitting inside or outside. We said outside. She began making the drinks without telling us we needed to stay and pick them up. When my boyfriend asked how it usually works, she rolled her eyes again and said, “I dont walk out the drinks to you.”

We had never been here before, and the lack of hospitality completely ruined what could’ve been a great first visit. I didn’t even end up drinking my margarita because I was so put off. We left pretty quickly after that.

There are too many great places in Philly with friendly staff and good energy — this wasn’t one of them. Disappointed.

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