Morgan's Pier
Bar & grill · Riverfront ·
Beer garden with river views, 40+ brews, sandwiches & tacos
Beer garden with river views, 40+ brews, sandwiches & tacos
"Morgan’s Pier has everything you could possibly want in a beer garden: river views, a ton of seating, over 40 different beers to choose from, and a sandwich and seafood menu with a baker’s dozen of choices. So, not surprisingly, it’s pretty much the biggest day-drinking party in the city during the summer. Even with the huge amount of space it takes up under the Ben Franklin Bridge, Morgan’s Pier still gets crowded super quickly, so your best bet is to head there early, grab a few tables, and order enough pitchers so that you don’t have to get the bartender’s attention for the foreseeable future." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"When you grab a table at Morgan’s Pier in Old City, you’re basically signing up for a day at an outdoor, waterfront frat party—without the beer-soaked floors. The DJs are blasting Kendrick Lamar, there are over 40 beers to choose from, and it gets super crowded quickly. There are typical snacky things on the menu, like average fries, over-fried buffalo chicken pizza, and mushy black bean sliders. But you’re not here for the food. You’re here to dance the night away under the Ben Franklin Bridge and do tequila shots with the strangers you meet in the bathroom. In the summer it’s best to head here early (to avoid the line) and order enough pitchers that you don’t have to get the bartender’s attention for the foreseeable future." - Candis R. McLean
"I was concerned to see Morgan’s Pier listed among Philly-area hotspots tied to FCM Hospitality that were adding automatic “wellness”/“employee benefit” fees of about 3–5% to patrons’ bills—fees justified as funding staff benefits like mental health services and SEPTA passes—though public backlash prompted FCM Hospitality to end the fee altogether; I think restaurants must be transparent and give diners the choice to opt in rather than slipping on extra charges." - Ernest Owens
"For an adults-only Halloween bash at Morgan’s Pier, I’d expect Brittany Lynn (the Don of the Philly Drag Mafia), a DJ, free hot dogs, cash-prize costume contests and all-you-can-drink all night — early bird tickets are $60 and general admission is $70." - Eater
"On the Delaware River, sprawling outdoor bar Morgan’s Pier has multiple TV screens for game-watching to go with the water views. Reservations are required. If you’re going for the $75 food and drink package, which includes all-you-can-drink beverages and food, book it in advance." - Jillian Wilson