El Bar
Bar · Olde Kensington
1356 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Highlights
El Bar is a lively, cash-only dive in Fishtown with cheap drinks, a quirky vibe, a large backyard, and weekend live music under the El tracks.
El Bar is a lively, cash-only dive in Fishtown with cheap drinks, a quirky vibe, a large backyard, and weekend live music under the El tracks.
"Cheap, a touch rustic, and with a pleasant courtyard for warmer months, El Bar is a Fishtown staple. Like a lot of spots on this map, it’s cash only. There’s also karaoke." - Ernest Owens, Sarah Maiellano, Eater Staff
"El Bar has a sign outside that reads, “Sometimes A Citywide Is Dinner.” And it’s easy to disappear into the friendly Fishtown spot for hours and take your meals for the day in liquid form (they’ve ditched the hot dogs). The dimly lit, cash only place has a few $6 options—including PBR and bourbon and Tectate with tequila. So you’ll likely find groups around the pool tables and pinball machines, knocking back a few and blaming their grip for their third straight loss and not the Jose Cuervo goggles. " - candis mclean
"El Bar has a sign outside that reads, “Sometimes A Citywide Is Dinner.” And it’s easy to disappear into the friendly Fishtown spot for hours and take your meals for the day in liquid form (they’ve ditched the hot dogs). The dimly lit, cash only place has a few $6 options—including PBR and bourbon and Tectate with tequila. So, you’ll likely find groups around the pool tables and pinball machines, knocking back a few and blaming their grip for their third straight loss and not the Jose Cuervo goggles. photo credit: NICOLE GUGLIELMO photo credit: NICOLE GUGLIELMO photo credit: NICOLE GUGLIELMO" - Candis R. McLean
"I'm just going to say it: this is pretty much a hipster dive bar, although you can find a healthy amount of oldtimers here on an average night, also. There’s a giant backyard for outdoor vibes, pinball, and one of those digital jukeboxes that’s actually okay because it has a lot of Misfits songs. This place can get crazy busy on weekend nights." - Melissa McFeeters
"El Bar, South Kensington by Melissa McFeeters. I'm just going to say it: this is pretty much a hipster dive bar, although you can find a healthy amount of oldtimers here on an average night, also. There’s a giant backyard for outdoor vibes, pinball, and one of those digital jukeboxes that’s actually okay because it has a lot of Misfits songs. This place can get crazy busy on weekend nights."
