Clock Bar

Came here in the summer on the 4^th of July and it was ok. The crowd is like 40 years and over which was pretty annoying since I’m only 22. The bartender was really nice. We had these alcohol water ice/​slushies that were ok. They could’ve been stronger. Maybe my opinion is biased because I’m a student and like more modern bars, but I probably won’t be going back to this bar. There was this drunk Oldhead there singing his heart out but he got thrown out because he was making a scene. To me, he was the best the bar had to offer lol. This is a local bar, don’t get ur hopes up too high if ur looking for an extravagant experience. It’s in the middle of the hood and it isn’t that big so it gets packed fast. You don’t really need to get dressed up to come here. Please don’t waste money on a new outfit.

Ok, so this was my first time actually here.
I have eaten food from this establishment, but it was brought to me. I did eat food again this visit. both times, I have no complaints about the food I received. To me, I don’t see what all of the hype is about… The food just tastes regular to me. I would eat it again if I was in the area though.
Now for the bar section. It was SO crowded. So much so I wasn’t even in there for 10 minutes. If I had stayed longer, it would have probably just gotten worse space wise. They need more organization with the food ordering, and pick up, because the way they have it set up causes congestion near the entrance. It’s just too small in there for the volume they attract.
I appreciate that there is no cover charge, because if there was I would have been a little upset.
Parking, I found parking relatively close. Meter parking, which doesn’t need to be paid after a certain time.

I love the food here and the drinks are very strong! I love it here! They have a juke box here where you pay some money to play what you want to hear. It’s pretty cool but don’t come with a lot of people you won’t be able to sit together or at all when its packed which is always

I love the seafood here. The drinks are always strong and tasty. I come here for the huge fried crab cakes and the crab legs which lay in a bed of butter. Gets crowded on weekend nights. It’s in the hood btw.

This place is a HOT GHETTO MESS!!! The staff is loud, vulgar and RUDE. I’ve NEVER experienced such HORRIBLE customer service and atmosphere in my life. Spend your money where you’re treated with dignity and respect. Unfortunately you will not get it here

When I first walked in I was greeted by no one so didn’t know if I had to wait to be seated or the bartender or woman taking the food orders would seat us. Then trying to order a simple drink was a bit of an adventure because the bartender was off her rocker drunk. After deciding to seat myself I was entertained more by the bartender who had started twerking to the music and I was close to leaving until the food came. I had snow crab clusters and corn that was that best I’ve had in awhile. I think I would go back sometime soon, hopefully the bartender is sober next time! Lol

The seafood here is great, seasoned very well. Clock bar is in an area/​corner that serves great food and drinks for cheap (Max’s/Eagle Bar/King’s Pizza).

The Clock Bar…
In the heart of North Philadelphia lies a place that has the best of two worlds, with the greatest of neighbors. With Church’s chicken down the street, Dwight’s at the corner, and a well know spot called Max’s Steak sandwich in between.
The atmosphere is loud, and full of life.
Great drinks, and food.
So if your looking a for spot to eat, and get your drink on, come down to the Clock Bar.

One can never go wrong with the Clock, it’s a chill place (for the most part) and has great food. I live for the steamed garlic butter shrimp & mussels. The slushy drinks are usually on point as well. Try it out!

I drive for the white fish platter! The food is seasoned well and very buttery (so I don’t eat too often). It’s cash only. The only problem is the seating.

The fish is so FIRE! I only come here for the fried fish but the drinks are good too. The downside is the lack of seating. It kills me every time! If it was more seating, I would love it more.

This was my JOINT from my Philly days. This brings a tear to my eyes. Where else but in Philly can u drink til 4am, then conversate with the Muslim brothas @ 4.05. Gotta luv it!!!

Seafood is good and fresh and the drinks are strong! Yea, it’s just a neighborhood bar, but it’s a good one-​during the daylight hours!

A hood gem, I usually order a «smooth bitch» and shrimp. drinks can be hit or miss depending on the bartender however still good. This small place can get packed like sardines on a friday night, which I usually avoid coming then anyhow. Overall not bad and worth trying if u never been, also cash only!

I hate bars that have metered drinks. That just proves the owners are cheap. Drinks are too fucking high for a hood bar. $ 10 for a Coors light and a shot of Jack Daniels? That’s robbery. I hate the smell of crabs and shrimp just pervading the air. Ain’t be coming back here again unless somebody else is buying.

Since moving to ATL, one thing I missed was coming uptown Philly to eat some crabs. Mix it up with the signature frozen drinks…“99 Problems“or «Smooth Bitch «and as they say in Philly. «Them Jawns Is good»!!!

Nothing like a great frozen drink alongside seafood. The drinks were really good and thank god they didn’t use bottom shelf alcohol. The food was seasoned very well and their sauces were delicious. The atmosphere is definitely not ideal but then again it’s located in a sketchy neighborhood.
The evening I went was abruptly cut short when a man that seemed to be a neighborhood local not only asked for a taste of my food but for me to buy him a drink to wash it all down. I immediately lost my appetite and was out the door in less than two seconds before he’d ask for my wallet.

Definitely a small «hood» bar but I love this place! $ 1 for 3 songs in the jukebox and some awesome seafood!
Try the «Fruit Loop» drink when you go! ;-)

I’ve had pretty good experiences (namely 3) with the Clock Bar. The drinks are awesome it’s always lively and the food is amaze-​balls and not too pricey.
So the obvious question: Why do I give it one star?
Well, I ordered my food one evening and while waiting patiently for my food I was able to get a pretty decent view of the kitchen and how the food was being prepared and I spotted in the kitchen a cockroach.
Granted this was maybe 3 years ago, but it was enough to put a bad taste in my mouth and I refuse to knowingly pay for food (which is VERY good) where cockroaches are able to roam freely. Even if by some fluke that was a rogue roach I would never be able to dine there again, which is a shame because the food and drinks are very good.

Only place in this city where u can get:
1) a fish sandwich
2) a set of queen or full size sheets
3) and a bootleg DVD
All while having a drink at the bar. This place is SUPER hood, but I think that’s part of the charm… lol