Rubb

Great brisket. Fantastic Old-​fashioned.
I can’t speak to a lot of Rubb’s menu offerings, but in my opinion, their brisket far surpasses that bland stuff served across the street. The meat platter is generously portioned with a rustic presentation.
I prefer the old-​fashioned at Rubb over any other in Manayunk. The bartender is comfortable, knowledgable, and just attentive enough.

Went here for the first time last night. The pork was incredible and the Mac and cheese was the craziest I’ve ever had. It’s smaller than I expected but had a fun atmosphere and all the employees were very nice!

Came here per Unilocal ratings of restaurants in Manayunk. I was craving some wings and didn’t even know it. Actually, I am usually a fan of boneless wings but alas tried buffalo wings here. If all wings are as good as these, then I am a fan. It was $ 1 per wing and $ 6 for elderberry beer, sort of like spiked cider. Try the cheese fries!!!
Overall, I thought that wings were really great. However, seating was sort of weird where you seat yourself on long tables… sort of like school lunches with other people. Also, I asked the waitress if there were any specials and she said ‘no’. This was only to find out the specials from a couple next to me. Sort of annoying.

Rubb, I had high hopes for you as a more upscale/​trendy bbq joint. The meats were pretty good. We over-​ordered and over-​spent though, and I really wish the waitress would have at least given a warning about that. I was also disappointed that my husband’s full rack of ribs did not include any sides or cornbread — come on, that’s a hefty price tag and you couldn’t have thrown in some Slaw at least? My platter was ok, two slices of brisket, one was delicious and the other was 95% fat-​I couldn’t eat the 2^nd slice. The restaurant atmosphere was fun and manayunky, no surprises there. It seemed like every time we tried to order something (including items suggested by the waitress), 5 minutes after ordering the waitress would return and tell us that the restaurant is out of that item-​this was kind of strange because it kept happening. Large (24) rotating draft selection, but not enough variety in terms of types of beers (everything was an IPA or stout). Overall I think I will try a different bbq joint next time, as I was underwhelmed for the price.

Came here per recommendation of Brittany M. Was craving some BBQ and thought I’d check it out. The ribs are fall of the bone amazing goodness. Happened to come when the Eagles were playing and it was def $ 1 for wings and ribs. The best part is that the special is all day not just when the game is on!
When I went, there weren’t any $ 3 draft specials like Brittany got, so that was a little disappointing. In addition, this place wasn’t as packed as the many other bars on main st given the Eagles game was on. I was actually quite surprised by that but hey I enjoyed not being surrounded by craziness during those last few of minutes the Patriots being defeated…

FINALLY DECENT BBQ IN PHILLY! I’ve been to Rubb twice now and tried different items– get the ribs and the Mac n Cheese (super unique take on a classic) and get blown away. Try the pulled pork and happy hour specials and you won’t be let down.
Love it here!

I really enjoyed my first visit to the restaurant. I stopped in on a Sunday and was able to get a seat right away. I order the pork, chicken, and the beef brisket with a side of fries. Everything was great! The chicken wasn’t dry and had a really good smoked flavor. Of the three meats that i got i think i liked the pork the best. I also had a side of cornbread which i highly recommend adding to your meal. Cannot wait to go back.

Definitely will be back to try more menu options! $ 1 ribs, wings and hot dogs and $ 3 drafts when the Eagles play. I’m not a football fan, but I’ll become one to take advantage of these deals. Rubb has a warm, cozy atmosphere. It’s casual. Decent draft list. I wouldn’t bring small kids here, but older kids would be fine. Seating options include bar and tables.

Happy hour = 8 $ cheddar burger with fries, half off their (diverse) draft list, and special cocktails. Definitely one of the better happy hour menus around! I came back again for their regular dinner food though, and wasn’t AS impressed. I got their 2 meat combo with mac and cheese. Mac and cheese tasted like instant mac and cheese with panko flakes to make it appear non-​instant. Beef brisket was so thin it looked like bacon strips.
I will definitely be back during happy hour but not during dinner.

I liked my pulled pork sandwich and fries. The Whiskey Smash also tasted great. Our waiter/​bartender was also very attentive and cool. The only qualm I had was the wait time for the food. Kind of on the long side, but we came at 11pm, so I kind of just figured perhaps it was due to that. I’d go back if I’m ever in Manayunk. Seemed like a lot of restaurants were closing their kitchens and were desolate by 10, but at least this place was open.

LOVED THIS PLACE! Main Street is such a fun experience and this place is part of that fun! As other reviewers mentioned it is on the smaller scale but finding big establishments on Main Street is a huge task!
Great atmosphere, even better food and such friendly wait staff. We’ve been back time and time again.

Delicious food. I had the beef brisket and Mac n cheese. Amazing BBQ ribs. Awesome list of beer. Everyone was so nice and attentive. I’m visiting from Los Angeles and Zack, the wonderful bartender, gave us a list of cool places to see. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality.

Went here Friday night around 8:30pm for the second time eating here. Brisket was way way way too salty. I don’t normally notice salt in food like that. I couldn’t drink my water fast enough. And idk if it’s just me but the water wasn’t refreshing at all. I like ice in my water and there was no ice! Anyway, If the meat hadn’t been too salty it would’ve been perfect. The meat was cooked amazing otherwise.
The first time I came here they had amazing fried pickles. That was sadly no longer on the menu. And they were out of cornbread! For the prices of the food I expected a better experience than what I had. Might not be coming here again.

I absolutely love this place. I had been here once before, and returned last night with some friends visiting from out of town. I was shocked we didn’t have to wait for a table. Especially since it was a Friday night. The place is relatively small, so if you have a big group it may be had to all sit together. The bar is nice, and offers some amazing cocktails. I had the Jack Rose, which I would highly recommend
For dinner I had a pulled pork plate with fries and cornbread. Cornbread is an absolute must! It’s so good, and usually comes out warm. The sauces come on the side, so you can add as much or as little as you’d like. You get a decent amount of food. Which is good and it’s not expensive at all.
The ambiance is great, and the interior is pretty cool. I’m a sucker for BBQ — and this place is just plain awesome. I’ll definitely be going back soon.

Went in here on the weekend with my friend. Me and my friend never try here before. Restaurant is small and don’t have much tables inside and outside just have couple table… well foods is not bad in here… we order food but wait for awhile for it …
They have very nice bar and with a lot of choose. I don’t try drink here yet but I would like come back for it .
It’s in small town and they don’t have parking lot or never the restaurant …

The bar and location is awesome, a good scene. The food was very very delicious, I got the full rack ribs and it was very savory. The best part was their BBQ sauces, soooo good.
The corn though, was very watery and tasteless. Do not get the corn on the cob.
The drink list is very good and I have enjoyed my time there, a must go when you are hungry as hell!

Why doesn’t Unilocal have a half star option? 4.5 stars for sure!
As promised, after my disappointing first visit to Rubb, I finally returned to give them another shot. Talk about a complete 180! I was completely in awe at the major difference between my last meal and tonight. It looks like Rubb has made some GREAT changes and I think it can only continue to get better!
The only reason I’m docking a star (really, I’d only dock a half) is because the service still wasn’t up to par. The place is SMALL. There is no excuse for servers to be MIA. We waited way too long to order drinks and food. Our server was pleasant when we did talk to her, but with only like 10 tables in the joint, we shouldn’t be sitting around wondering when she was coming back over.
Glad to see the bar is finally open! The beer selection was great and they had quite a few whiskey/​bourbon type cocktails as well. I’m not a huge whiskey fan and didn’t feel like taking any chances, so was lame and got a vodka tonic instead. My friends’ beers were yummy though, I tasted them as well.
I got the exact same meal as last time — brisket, pork, mac and cheese. When the plates came out, I wanted to hug whoever got rid of that white bread that was on my plate last time! Instead of the bread, there was a roll. And instead of the onion stuff, there was a small green salad. THANK YOU! This had way more class and good taste!
The meal was amazing and delicious! Nothing was cold like last time! The brisket and pork were insanely juicy and cooked to perfection. The mac and cheese was well beyond my expectations after last time — so creamy and with bread crumbs on top. The meats were so good, I didn’t want to overdo it with sauce, but used the spicy Q sauce sparingly. It was very very good and gave the perfect amount of heat I was looking for. My friends that joined me got a pulled pork sandwich and a burger — they enjoyed those as well. My one friend got the old bay fries which I stole a few of and they were great as well!
Very glad I didn’t write this place off after last time. What a pleasant surprise! Thanks for a delicious meal!

Well worth the 2 ½ year wait! My husband and I have been walking by this place for a while waiting for them to open. Last night we finally made it in and will never regret it. We sat at the bar with a couple of our friends while Josh served us meticulously mixed cocktails. The hubster got his favorite, an old fashioned, and I got picky and asked him to make an elderflower Collins. Josh did a great job. My husband is always disappointed when he orders an old fashioned but not last night.
I ordered the Sid Lucius smokehouse burger and I can safely say it was the best burger I have had in a very long time. I’m a huge ketchup fan and did not even use one drop. That’s saying a lot. Husband ordered the fried chicken which, again, best fried chicken either of us have had, maybe ever. It’s not breaded like a typical fried chicken. It’s done fried turkey style. Very well seasoned and incredibly juicy. On top of that, they thought we waited too long, so they upgraded his half chicken to a whole. We were only waiting for like ten minutes.
I seriously can’t wait to get back. We very much enjoyed our meals and I hope they keep up the good work.
Oh and obviously they got their liquor license and they have a MASSIVE selection of really nice stuff.

Our party of four was quite impressed with the food that we had here on Saturday night. Unfortunately when we arrived they were out of ribs, but the brisket and pulled pork were both so delicious that I didn’t even miss the ribs (which is what I walked in wanting!).
Here are the things I got to try:
Collard greens
Cole slaw
Burnt end beans
Mac and cheese
Pulled pork
Brisket
Fried chicken
Surprisingly, the cole slaw was one of my favorite sides. I normally don’t eat cole slaw, but it was pretty damn good. If I could do it all over again, I’d skip the collards and the beans. They were good, but there was so much food that we didn’t need those sides.
The mac and cheese was definitely my favorite side dish. It was made with rotini and white cheese, so I thought it was going to be sub-​par. It was NOT, though. It was so, so, so, so cheesy and thick and heavy, but also so yummy I couldn’t stop eating it.
The brisket ended up being my favorite part of the meal, and I normally don’t like brisket *that* much. It was so tender and flavorful, and the sauces they give you just take the meat up so many more levels. The pulled pork was awesome, too. Just not as good as that brisket.
For $ 50 a couple, this meal was a STEAL. I will end this review with a word of caution — I felt sickeningly full for two days after eating here. It even hurt to drink water. Make sure you don’t go too crazy here because you’ll be kicking yourself for days, if you do.

Now I can’t comment on the food but don’t knock me…
My perception walking in, the décor is a little off. They have a gorgeous bar, yet the flooring and tables seem to be cheap, small, slightly out of place compared to the height of the bar.
Mind you both our servers were sweethearts… I was infuriated that as I ordered the two meat platter, first they were out of ribs, then when the server came back five minutes later, they were also out of brisket. I canceled my order, went right to smiley’s, and had food within minutes.
This place is pricey, they charge both 14 and 16 respectively for burgers.
As a restaurant you need to be prepared to serve your customers not only did rubb not have the liquor license together, aka no booze to drink from at all, they also did not have a stocked kitchen to serve customers…
Look out for my next re-​review.