Manayunk Tavern

I absolutely love this place. The brunch burger brings me back to life after a night out. Went here with a few of my friends one afternoon and decided to switch it up with the honey mustard turkey wrap. It was pretty dry but I learned my lesson to stick to what I know. And i know that Manayunk Tavern knows burgers. Our waiter Chuck was top notch. I wish it was a little bigger so I could come here with larger groups, that is why it loses one star as much as it pains me.

Below is an outline of my rating
Food: 3 Stars, Fresh some of the better food on main street however limited menu if you eat on the healthier side
Environment: 4 Stars, although small the high ceilings and high bars make it seem bigger than it is. I also love the outside seating when it is warmer out.
Service: 5 stars, every server I’ve had is great! Adrienne behind the bar is awesome!

Been here twice with my old lady and despite the 3 stars I have I can’t figure out why we went back a second time. If you’re a beer drinker though their draft list is definitely on fleek. Their food is meh. Their cocktails are waaaaay too limited (p.s. they don’t have a blender so don’t get fancy with the frozen drinks). BUT their brunch menu looks pretty interesting so that may be the reason I end up there a third time.

There are plenty of good places to eat around here. This is not one of them. Example? Garbage bins right next to «fresh food» shed.
Shudder.

Came here on a beautiful Saturday afternoon with my roommates and my one roommates parents. We sat outside and the service was surprising attentive. Sometimes when you sit outside the service can be a little suspect, but not here on this day.
I got the pork sliders and the meat was very saucey which was excellent. It could have used more slaw but no biggie. The fires were shoestring fries kinda like the ones you get at McDonalds but could have been better.
My roommate had the ol’smokey burger and gives it 3.75−4out of 5. Dude is a savage and that burg didn’t stand a chance.
Other roommate got the Tavern burger with turkey patty and sweet potato fries. She ate the whole thing so I know that was good and she said the patty was really good. Sweet potato fries were awesome 4.25 out of 5.
Will definitely have to come and try other items. Everything was priced fairly and of great quality.

Great bar with a great food menu. More Upscale than your normal bar food. Great beer selection as well! Love the outdoor seating.

Went here for brunch with my family. The burgers were delicious but we all wished we had upgraded to truffle or sweet potato fries because the regular fries were tasteless. The wings are good, but 1 lb equates to only about 7 wings. I also ordered the crab and goat cheese salad which was disappointing. I think the combination just didn’t work. I would come back but a few things prevent me from giving this place 5 stars.

Although service is friendly, it is very slow if they are even remotely busy. And DON’T order the NY breakfast (smoked salmon)! It’s not fresh and it will send you to the bathroom. I suffered so you don’t have to.

So the saving grace of Manayunk Tavern is that they have sometimes have draft beers available like Not Your Father’s Root Beer and a Victory HopDevil Nitro. Of course that only helps if you are drinking while you are there.
Unfortunately, I was there over lunch and had the spinach salad. For whatever reason, everything on the menu that intrigued me had crab meat. This just didn’t seem like the place to order crab. I decided to go with the spinach salad with chicken, instead of crab. I wish I just ordered the basic spinach salad. The spinach, strawberries and onion were fresh, the goat cheese was creamy and the blush wine vinaigrette dressed all of the above nicely. The sliced almonds were just there, but the grilled chicken was as dry as shoe leather.
Our server was nice but a little spacy. It seemed like he was handling the rest of the restaurant as well which didn’t help. We didn’t need all too much attention, so I guess that worked out.
Do yourself a favor and just walk across the street to Couch Tomato if you are looking for food. Although it’s not a bad spot if you are looking for a few beverages and a good people watching spot.

Sweet potato fries were awesome (be sure to ask for the dipping sauce). Truffle fries were average. Breakfast burger and old smokey were delicious. The meat had a good genuine flavor that tasted fresh (not frozen). Service was not as great as it could be but it was arts fest. It would also be better if they had Splenda or equal instead of just sugar or the pink stuff.

This is one of my favorite bars in Manayunk. They have an excellent wait staff, a well balanced draft selection, and good food that is served until midnight. The last point might be the most important one, since finding decent late night food can be a struggle in Manayunk (most of the good options close around 10:00). Plus they have connect four for patrons to play, good background music (you will not hear Taylor Swift, Justin Beiber, or any Jonas brothers here), TVs programmed to sporting events, and a chill/​relaxed environment.

Review is based on the drinks because I am not sure why you would eat here when you have coach tomato across the street and cactus and bayou which have cheaper food for the same quality. Craft beer is OK here but if you are a «tavern» you should step it up. Nice wait staff but under staffed.

I ordered duck confit quesadilla, the quesadilla was crunchy and crisp, however the duck was too salty for me to enjoy, not enough melted cheese for the ooey gooey goodness, and a spoonful of pineapple salsa which was probably the good part of the dish was not enough to meld the flavors with the main dish .
A friend ordered truffle fries. Do not know what truffle oil taste like so I was curious to try. It did not taste any different than the regular fries, with the exception of it being having some shaved cheese on top.
The waitress however was polite and nice

Been here many times. I generally go for their truffle fries and mussels in Belgian ale sauce. Not much for liquor. I’ve had the burger too, which is excellent.
I was a little disappointed in my mussels today. Usually the sauce is stronger. They did give me a nice portion though. My critique is with the bread. The mussels came with a tiny loaf of seeded baguette which was light and airy. I like to soak up the sauce and ran out so I ask for some more bread. Since it came with the mussels, I was very surprised to see and upcharge of $ 1.49 for second loaf of «toasted bread» according to the receipt. It was warmed and exactly the same as the first loaf. I’ve never been charged for bread at Manayunk Tavern, or most other places. If the waitress had told me, I might have been ok with it.

My friends and I met up at Manayunk Tavern to hide away from the college crowd that flow freely along main street. The inside of the tavern is pretty small yet could also be considered «cozy» but with the amount of people in the bar that evening… it just seemed too crowded for me.
The beer list was pretty nice — I had an All Day by Founders (can’t go wrong with that) and some other orangey-​beer concoction that was also rather delicious. They had different drink specials every night on the week, I believe Fridays were $ 3 fireball and Saturdays were $ 3 jamison.
I didn’t get a chance to try their food but I look forward to it the next time I come back!

I am a huge fan of The Manayunk Diner! I probably have spent more money at this bar than at any other bar in tips alone because the servers are just so amazing here. I have had many of the servers come to my table just to chat about the day, even if they are not assigned to the table, because that is just the type of staff they have. Incredibly friendly and thoughtful, always refilling drinks, removing empty dishes, and keeping busy.
I go here a lot because it is close by to my job, and when I’m done late at night, I will want to grab a drink. The Tavern is more of a low key place where you can drink with a couple friends and chat, or watch sports on their TVs. It’s more for people watching than interacting, if that makes sense, a perfect atmosphere for after work drinks in my book.
They have about 20 drafts on tap, constantly rotating and well priced. The food is incredibly delectable and the portions are huge. However, they don’t really have a «value menu,» so if I want to get something small and low in price, I can usually only have fries or a cup of soup. However, I don’t come here for the food or prices, I come here for the friendly staff, the lowkey atmosphere, and the delicious beers!

I’m so embarrassed to find out that I’ve never written a Unilocal review for the Tavern! I’ve been coming ever since they opened up years ago. I’m a terrible Unilocaler, and also a terrible (yet huge!) fan of this business.
This place would be amazing in any town, let alone in Manayunk. I say that because so much of Manayunk (far from ALL of Manayunk, but still) tries so hard to be trendy and different. Manayunk Tavern is so unpretentious and just serves good food, good service in a perfectly small environment. The only bad thing about this bar is its size — please don’t come here with more than 3 friends!
One of the owners, Jeff (?), is just awesome. He’s the guy with the dark hair, the huge smile, and a huge, welcoming attitude. Ask him what to get, and he will not steer you wrong.
As far as food, nothing has ever steered me wrong. Crab anything is delicious, the wings are awesome, and the bloody mary’s are worth walking up or down a Manayunk hill for. Maybe you don’t call a bloody mary a food, but trust me, it’s what your belly wants. They seem to constantly tweak their menu. I love that they keep the classics, and add in a few new things just to keep you interested.
It’s just a great neighborhood bar with excellent atmosphere. I love that it’s not trendy, but not divey. It’s nowhere near fancy, and nowhere near gross-​y. Perfectly comfortable and with great food. After finishing my review, I started adding it to my super nerdy Unilocal lists. I love how many lists/​niches this bar makes it to. Adult beverages, check! Brunch, check! Happy hour, check! Outdoor dining, check! See, you’re certain to love it too.

This is one of my favorite places in Manayunk. The beer selection is diverse and the staff are all great.
I think they have the best outside seating in Manayunk and keep the seating available outside almost all year for the brave souls. It is an active corner near the heart of Main Street so there is plenty to watch when sitting outside. I think for the position of the establishment it houses the best pet friendly seating on Main Street. They just redid the sidewalks outside this summer to help alleviate the annoying wobbly tables. The inside, though small, affords a nice view of Main Street with its large front windows. It can get crowded inside quickly but still maintains an integrity unlike dives bars that become too overwhelming.
The food is delicious and the owners do a good job of staying on top of keeping an updated menu.
Though their brunch menu is not extensive, I would put their brunch up against any other restaurant on Main Street.
I’ve lost count the number of visits I’ve made here and expect that trend to continue.

Just your typical neighborhood bar, but with surprisingly good and creative food choices! I have been here a few times and have enjoyed all the food I’ve tried thus far. Definitely goes a step beyond bar food, more pub-​like for sure! The beer selection is pretty decent as well! Good place to hang out, have some drinks, watch a game, etc. Service has always been pleasant and quick too!

Manayunk tavern is delicious. Usually pretty crowded especially if it’s nice weather and you want an outside seat– the seats are awesome for people watching btw!
I highly recommend the crab grilled cheese. It is amazing. They also have a nice beer selection to wash it down!