Independence Beer Garden

"Everything on Independence Beer Garden’s expansive menu — fried pickles, chips & guacamole, chicken wings, brunch sandwiches, burgers — are all impressively at or under $16. Translation: There’s something for everyone (at a reasonable price) at this seasonal outdoor restaurant. (Note: It closes for the winter each year; keep an eye on Instagram for opening updates in 2025.)" - Eater Staff, Ernest Owens

"Like a lot of other beer gardens in the city, Independence Beer Garden is covered in greenery and has rows of long tables made for supporting multiple large containers of beer. Unlike most other beer gardens, this one has legitimately great food and serves lunch and dinner with things like burgers and tacos every day in the summer. IBG also hosts competitive lawn game leagues, in case your casual beach version of corn hole isn’t satisfying your genetic disposition to overly competitive about everything." - Sydney McElwee

"Like a lot of other beer gardens in the city, Independence Beer Garden is covered in greenery and has rows of long tables made to support multiple large containers of beer. Unlike most other beer gardens, this one has legitimately good food, and serves lunch and dinner with things like burgers and tacos every day during the summer. Independence also hosts competitive lawn game leagues, in case your casual beach version of corn hole doesn’t satisfy your urge to be overly competitive about everything." - candis mclean, alison kessler

"Everything on Independence Beer Garden’s expansive menu — fried pickles, chips & guacamole, chicken wings, brunch sandwiches, burgers — are all impressively under $16. Translation: There’s something for everyone (at a reasonable price) at this vibrant outdoor restaurant." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff

"Michael Schulson’s Old City beer garden, set across from the Liberty Bell, gets the summertime vibe just right with picnic tables, string lights, lots of greenery, TVs, and games. To drink, there are seasonal beers on draft and in cans and cocktails like a tequila cucumber cooler. The food menu includes bar snacks (wings, pretzel bites, chips and guac), plus salads and sandwiches." - Rachel Vigoda, Sarah Maiellano