The Institute Bar

The Institute Bar is a gastropub North Philadelphia Philadelphia located in United States.

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Address

549 N 12th St (at Green St) Philadelphia , PA 19123 United States

Reservations No
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 42


Keywords:

tater tots pork fries beer great value vegetarian food good for groups bacon sandwiches casual candy meats brunch food potatoes soup lagers drink specials peanut butter toys chocolate well
Andy Mattice

Perfect corner pub . Friendly staff and patrons. Easy late night takeout food too. Check out the tap setup.

Jake Steinerman

The Burrito Jesus is HUGE and really delicious! You'll definitely need a fork and a knife to eat it.

Jon Steiert

Come on out on December 11th from 7 to 10 PM for Operation: Social Santa Philadelphia right here at the Institute Bar! Bring a toy & get drink specials ! http://socialsantaphilly.eventbrite.com

Marie Monroe

Can't go wrong with "tot mess" or "rough night"...may be the best brunch in Philly? Also, Kurt is the bomb.

Visit Philly

16-tap draft list + burgers with peanut butter , chocolate sauce and candied bourbon bacon = A+

Caroline Voyles

My vegan nachos came with cheese . Not sure what happened there. However, the adobe lentils that come on said nachos were delicious.

Shannon J

one of the best burgers around! nice beer selection and awesome atmosphere.

Tyler Graham

Try the tots ! Great beer selection as well

Rebecca Hübsche

Stick to drinks for max success if you must go for pre-show drinks. The food here is not remotely acceptable.

Sarah Drozd

Potato lager soup with bacon is delicious!!

Vic/Beth Balmat

Doesn't look like much, but the food was really good. Give it a chance.

Victoria Camp

Order the tots , but stay put. It makes the institute people sad if they can't find you to give you your food.

John Dixon

Beer ! food! + service!

Mike Virata

Disco tots are a must.

Phil Dillon

Try the new menu, it's amazing! Sriracha Burger for your ass!

John Dixon

Beer ! Food! + Service!

Victoria Camp

I like Mondays and Saturdays here.

Kat Casler

Get the bacon it's f**king out of this world

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$1.50 PBR pounders - can't beat that. 2nd floor with booths opens on Friday & Saturday nights for extra space

cassidy baker

awesome bar with an amazing staff .

Alexander Conner

The max tots special tonight is insanely good!

peter

Crappy dive loud TV . So grab a strong drink and move on.No ac .

Robert Lewis

Pork sandwich

Ricardo Almonte

THESE PORK AND CHEESE TATER TOTS IS FUCKIN REAL SON.

Kelly Burmeister

Epic tots are just that!

Diego Leon

Heather always defends us.

John Brenner

Pre-show beers ...

Michelle ????????

It's not really fall until you totally over-do it at Pumpkin Beer Fest.

James Jackson

awesome checkin special!

Cuppy Cake

Pet the cat

Lauren

Kitty and Veggie Burgers !

blake

the pumpkin mac is bangin!

William Reed

barley wines ! for cbx

Greg Marchand

Good beer ...good cat

Marie Monroe

Pork fries are amazing!!!!

morgan spade

Order pulled pork fries and any of the draft beers .

Mandy Wilkinson

The Blonde Wheat is uhh-mazing!!!

Michelle ????????

Complementary kitty therapy by Iris.

Charlie Collazo

Dont do shots when you still have 8 hours to go.

Charlie Collazo

Light a match when done.

Tim Conheeney

Pork fries ! You had me at "pork "

Jerry Gavin

Yo

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