Second District Brewing

I had the Bancroft beer. It was a wonderful pale ale. Great mosaic flavour and really light alcohol for the amount of body and taste. Happy hour was very reasonably priced. I got the Smashburger, and as shown in the picture, it is a hamburger nicely dressed. I don’t think it’s quite fitting into the Smashburger category as Patty is just a bit too thick and not a ton of caramelization from the actual smashing I would totally try this place again especially happy hour. The bathroom is really nice and they did have a spot that they’re obviously letting people do the graffiti on which is the door so that people don’t tag up the walls.

Really solid brewery. We came here for a midday drink to do some work on a Sunday and it was super quiet. The space itself isn't huge but there are plenty of tables and table options. Bathroom area is quite large. The draft menu is fine, always on the hunt for IPAs and the 6 feet below was much better than the hazy IPA (the latter of which I didn't care for). Service was incredibly friendly and attentive. Easy parking nearby and overall a very accessible experience. We didn't order food but those that did smelled tasty. I don't know that I would specifically come back for the beer but if you're looking for a place to hang out it's definitely a great option.

The only reason I'm even giving this place 1 star is because the beer & food was great. Service was beyond awful, & that's an understatement. The bartender, Alex, said 3 words to us the entire time. My husband and I got one round of drinks & two sandwiches. We're pretty easy as we are in the same industry. I've been a bartender for 10+ years I wouldn't even act the way she did on my worst day. Won't be back.

Good beer, sometimes they have sours but they have a big selection, something for everyone. Chill vibe. Food has been good. Only thing is PLEASE BRING BACK THE CHICKEN STRIPS! they were the best thing on the menu. The wings don’t hit like the strips did. Especially with that honey dipping sauce yall had. But everything else is great!

What a fun and impressive brewery. Clearly an popular place and lots of activity. The decor is well done and welcoming. The various options for seating allows for big groups, solo seating at the bar and small tables for more intimate gatherings. The beer selection was good though our beers did not blow us away. The service and the food did though. One of the best burger ever. The curly fries were fantastic. The staff are friendly and service is fast despite being busy. There are a few outdoor tables. We found parking on the street was easy. The area felt safe and clean. We were impressed overall. Though the beer could have better it could be we just made the wrong choices. We would return again.

2D checks all the boxes. Excellent grub and super fresh suds to wash it all down. I can't wait to return.

We visited Second District after getting Pho nearby and grabbing beers at another stop as well. What an awesome nightcap! There was a brief wait but we got seated quickly. The vibes inside were energetic and positive - a great atmosphere for beers and snacks. Tried out the hot dog and chili fries, both of which were very good (although I'd recommend Second District consider a less salty hot dog/condiments.) Beers were exceptional all around, and I'd definitely come back to get something to take home too. Highly recommend!

The beer is solid! I just wish they had more on the food menu. Not many items to pick from. When these guys first opened they had the best boneless chicken bites ever. I wish they would bring them back. Friendly service here always!

Great beers and food with satisfying vegan options. The vegan chopped cheese is particularly fantastic, but I do miss the amazing vegan wings they used to offer. Service and jams are both consistently good and the outdoor seating means you can grab a bite and a beverage while out walking the dog. Inside high tops and bar seating are comfortable and the bathrooms are clean and well provisioned. Love it.

This brewery has super cool decor. We found it on a walk after scarfing down some happy hour bites. We chose to go with flights so we could try a good portion of the tap list. My favorite was the helles

Golden beet salad was delicious, smash burger was great as well...I've been 3 or 4 times in the past for their basket of crispy chicken and its always been delicious and cooked perfectly...this time however it was left in the fryer for too long and served much too well done, and we had two orders at the table...I should have mentioned it to the waiter or cook during the meal...ill be back to give the chicken another chance, maybe just an off night for the fry cook ......the beer was delicious as always...

Stopped here for a bite and a drink with my brother and his family on a Sunday afternoon. We were able to get a table and sit by a big picture glass window. We all ordered sandwiches and ordered a beer. I ordered a tofu sandwich, my daughter a pork shortie. Burgers were also ordered at the table and we were able to share and scarf down 3 baskets of fries. When trying to decide what beer to order we were offered tastings that helped us decide. The food and drinks were good as well as atmosphere. This is a decent place to share drinks and food with friends!

Great beers great chicken fingers and artichoke! Polite staff and charming little stop in Philly

Gotta get my lil buddy city wide (pale ale and a shot of whiskey) and smash burger. Service is always really friendly and they even have smaller 4oz pours if you're trying beers. They have a friendly cat Winnie that wanders around too.

The really good chicken fingers devours come from @seconddistrictbrewing . These chicken fingers are literally MADE TO ORDER! These chicken finger were sooo fresh and simply delicious. While here i also I had a Mutual Dream which was very delicious and wasn't too heavy. It had a really sweet taste and didn't have any bad aftertaste. Have you ever find yourself wanting to have some really fresh fried foods please check out @seconddistrictbrewing and of course, let them know who sent you. #food #foodie #foodblogger #foodphotography #philadelphia #philly #chicken #water #beer #sixers #sixersnation #playoffs #hotsauce #honey

My husband & father were vacationing in Philly last week & stumbled upon 2nd District around the corner from our air b&b & could not be more delighted by the find! The beers are all delicious & well balanced & the food is delicious & you get a good sized portion for your $. The service is super friendly & on it. We loved it so much we went 2 nights in a row, definitely a must visit!

The drafts are pretty good beer and good pricing. Good outdoor seating and cute lights on the stairs. Only interacted with my waitress and she was great!

The roast pork special is by far the worst cook on a pork butt I've every had. Says it's slow roasted, but that taste like a un season pork butt that was roasted for 2hrs and then sliced. The sandwich was good but the pork itself ruined it all

I was visiting Philadelphia for a weekend and got a recommendation to head to South Philly & East Passyunk. Definitely glad that we did. Loved the fried tofu sandwich. The bread was very soft and good. It had a gochujang aioli which was delicious. It was all complemented perfectly with some zuccini pickles that were a nice addition. Very cool atmosphere as well and super friendly servers. High recommend.

I've been here 5 times now, and feel I've tried it enough to give a fair review. Food: Truly some of the best food in the neighborhood at very reasonable prices. Fun menu, and the cooks do a great job at making everything delicious. Safe to say - best Buffalo cauliflower I've ever had. Beer: solid beer selection that rotates periodically. Frankly, I've only liked a handful of the beers but they're decent overall.

While I love their beer, recently have been having some major issues with their service. The range haired bartender today was quite uncommunicative and rude, and felt like he was purposely delaying serving me. It's my second similar experience at this place as a person of color, and I bring that up as I did not witness a similar treatment with other patrons, notably not of color. This is Philly, SDB. Do better .

Great place! Love the beers! Bartenders are very friendly and on top of getting you your next beer. Food is really good too! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice meal and a good beer.

I went here on my birthday for the very beginning of a small brewery tour!! It has a very cool vibe inside and the staff seemed very friendly with people sitting at the bar. I wouldn't say our server was the friendliest but he still was pleasant to be around and kept checking in on us. The beer list is quite limited to IPA's and pilsners but that being said- it's still really freaking good! The seltzer was also refreshing on a super hot day. I would definitely recommend this brewery and would love to try it again someday.

First time here, had the single patty smash burger and curly fries with cheese. Burger was well cooked, ample, and very testy. As were the fries. Menu has several more items I can't wait to try, but will have to wait till next time. Looking forward to it.

Solid brewery with food. A great place to get together with friends in the neighborhood. Love that you can get the beer in different denominations.

Pretty underwhelmed. I stopped in after messaging with the establishment via social media to see if I could grab a gift card for a friend's birthday. I'd figured that while I was there I'd stop and try it out as I'd never visited. I certainly won't be back. The older guy handling my gift card request seemed incredibly bothered and literally didn't exchange one word with me. There are a million other places to spend your money. I'm on my way to one of them as we speak.

Ambiance wise they have a nice set up here. Lots of reclaimed wood, vintage mirrors and signage surround you. Small side kitchen. On-street parking was found not too far away and there seemed to be a whole lot of auto repair joints in the area. Beer wise the offering was average, multiple styles were offered which was nice and everything from the taps to the glassware was clean. The service for being a bit dead at lunch time was underwhelming. The bartender pretty much ignored me, kept to her phone and when her girlfriends arrived she found her conversation voice. I had an empty glass and was never asked if I wanted another beer. I got more of a move on vibe from the bartender, so I did. I felt very unwelcomed. The cook served me up dry, over cooked wings with old white carrots and curly fries. The curly fries were actually good, the side sauces for the wings were Franks Red Hot and what looked like Bullseye BBQ. Overall the value wasn't there and in this neck of the woods there are better options. I hope as this young brewery grows they improve. I will return to give them a second chance.

Not a fan. Slow-moving, disinterested bartenders serving middle-of-the-road brews. No information or friendly, proactive engagement. Place just sits there like a bump on a log. Tries to be hip and all old brick, garage door open vibe and fails. Too bad. Has potential, but without engaged staff, the mark is missed.

Loved the size of the bar, selection of beers, food options, and location! The 4 oz pours make it easy to try a lot of different drinks, the curly fries were perfectly cooked, and I enjoyed the vibe in general. Was a comfortable spot to sip, chat, and relax. People seem to come in groups or pairs, so not really a place to sit and meet a lot of others randomly, but I enjoyed being able to enjoy everything with good music in the background and good service.

Really cool place, great bar food and decent beer. My fiancé and I came here in a Friday night. The bar was full so we grabbed a hightop table in front of the bar. The decor is very rustic and hipster. Although it's a brewery, the bar menu offers wine and cocktails. The food menu had several appetizers and sandwiches. We ordered the pirogies, curly fries and buffalo cauliflower. I ordered the New Perspective on Life double rye IPA. It was ok but after two, I was over it. The star of the experience was the food. The buffalo cauliflower was the best I've ever had. It was breaded and the buffalo sauce was beneath the breading, which I've never seen before. The pirogies were delicious. They were served with delicious caramelized onions on top. Even the sour cream was phenomenal. The curly fries were as good as they get. The server was nice and attentive. We really enjoyed our experience. I look forward to returning.

Super stoked to have Second District here to help put this side of South Philly on the map, so to speak. A terrific addition to this West Passyunk neighborhood that gets much less recognition than its east side counterpart. Perhaps with places like this popping up, that will change... First of all, the space is awesome! It's a converted garage and they have left the doors there for opening open up in warmer weather! They also kept the original exposed brick and beams, and an old faded sign. They've added a variety of unique vintage mirrors and sconces to the bar area and it's completely candlelit at night. It was perfectly romantic for our first visit on a rainy night date! There's also a back room for spreading out a bit more room with vats and such. I totally loved the vibes! While they don't offer tasting flights, they do offer three sizes of pours. We opted for 4oz of 5 of their brews... Friends & Family, AlterNative, SuberOwl, Bancroft and A Series Of Grand Gestures. All were delicious and unique! Bancroft, while we hear is a fan favorite, was our least favorite. If I had to choose one, it would definitely be the AlterNative, a lighter ale brewed with lemon and thyme while hubs enjoyed the SuberOwl which is fermented with foraged saison yeast best. I really admire the fact that they partner up with local breweries such as Foster & Main and Lost Abbey/Port Brewing. I love seeing that! SD offers a small variety of bar snacks and their veg friendly options were definitely a plus for me! We tried the vegan pork rinds and while I have no idea what they were made out of, they were tasty! Salty and light. We also shared the curly fries which were crispy and fried to perfection. The smoked ketchup which accompanies them was fantastic!! Do NOT miss a dip in this ketchup! We also had our eye on the sliders which come three to an order but you must get one of each variety or three of one kind. They do offer a black bean one as an animal friendly option. Next time for sure. If you find yourself here and in the mood for a sweet treat, they will serve you their HUY brew, a Vietnamese coffee stout served with with a donut and spoon. Neat! Our bartender Alex was attentive and friendly. Bites and brews were served in a very timely manor. We look forward to many more visits here. Welcome to the neighborhood! *Parking isn't the easiest, but not impossible. Uber, by foot, even bike may be best. They just installed bike racks. **As of this time there was was no contact information, but they do have social media accounts. Their Insta is interesting!

Delicious brews, good bar snacks, and solid service in a chic South Philly brewery? Count me in! Visited this joint with some out-of-town friends and ordered the Vietnamese Nitro Coffee Stout brew and a ton of small plates. The brew was delicious and so was the food- especially the Ranch Pork Rinds - extra crispy and super light - they're way better than anything you can buy at the supermarket.. and it's served with a dipping sauce that compliments it perfectly! Also delicious: the fried pickles, pretzels (great mustard), cauliflower buffalo nugs, and their burger (which they successfully served medium rare for the win).

Checked out this brewery in South Philly on Saturday evening! Nice spot that had some awesome beers to offer. We were really excited to grab food here since they are very vegetarian friendly! We got the vegan wings with Thai chili sauce and the buffalo cauliflower. Both above average dishes. The wings were a bit on the sweet side with the sauce but overall I was a fan of them and would get them again, whereas my wife could take it or leave it. I had that attitude with the buffalo cauliflower because I thought they were a bit salty. My wife really liked them and said she would get them again. They have a nice menu with different options and we will head back to check out other things for sure. The beer list was very nice and the service was exceptional! As mentioned, we will come back not only for the brew but for the bites. As the evening went on the bar started to fill up. They have a separate room in the back with some tables.

Unique and tasty beers tucked away on a side street. What a hidden gem! We were lucky enough to snag the front bench spot in the sun yesterday and dipped in the Flemish sour, the ipa and our favorite and hard to come by rauchbeer! Smokey and smooth finish, it reminded us of our visit to the original rauch beer brewery in Germany. Come home in the sidewalk and funky art mixed with antiques and alternative decor make give off a cool but hip vibe welcoming of anyone. We even ran into a fellow beer couple from our neighborhood who we had no idea was going to second district ( great minds think alike!) We didn't eat, so I hate to say 5 stars overall, but I will give 5 stars to the bartender who crossed the street to pick a paper bag out of the drain that a passerby shoved in as if it was a trash can. Thank you for being a good citizen and taking it upon yourself to beautify your city!

This place was quite a find. My friend and I ended up here after searching on yelp for a new bar to try in Philly. The thing that really drew me in was the awesome looking food options and we were certainly not disappointed. When we first pulled up, we were concerned the place was closed since it was so dark in there, but as soon as we opened the door a grey cat came out and greeted us then walked off into the night. Inside there is pretty minimal lighting, hence why it looked like they were closed from the outside. We grabbed seats at the bar and I ended up ordering the Dad beer while my friend ordered the Stumpfbier. After tasting each other's, we decided to switch mostly because the Stumpfbier is smoked and basically tasted like bacon. For food, we ordered the fried pickles which I pretty much always insist on getting if available especially if I am drinking. They were just the right thickness and each bite was the right ratio of batter and pickle. We also ended up getting deviled eggs and they were pretty spectacular. You get the weird appetizer number of eggs (3 of them), but they are packed with flavor. The egg is creamy and the paprika adds the smokiness it needs while the small slice of pickled jalapeno adds the acid to bring it all together. The only thing that would have made the night better would have been if the cat stayed around longer.

Second District Brewing is quite the hole in the wall. It's easy to miss when passing but well worth the find when you do get the opportunity to check it out. All the local brews have funky flavors along with a fun small plate menu with items like pirogies, pub platters, and pretzels. Although they don't serve "flights" per say, they offer 3oz pours of every beer. We sampled each one and my favorite was a sour named Ripe AF made with peaches and raspberries. We also ordered the pub board which featured pub cheeses, meats, and crackers. Overall I can't wait to come back to this venue, everything was yummy and I even got a growler of Ripe AF togo because the beer was great and the mini growler was adorable.

Tried out Second District Brewing around Happy Hour and it wasn't crowded at all, so we sat at the bar and tried out a few of the brews. I liked the option of 4oz & 10oz sizes. The brews offered were unique and good (Rustic AF) - a few were underwhelming to me (Pils; Stup) . I decided to taste the "Bacon Stix" and it was "candied with maple syrup" - it was good - you can't go wrong with "Bacon"! Pros: The service at the bar was prompt and friendly. Cons: Difficult to find parking in the area. Overall, it's a cool place to check out. I would come back to sample more of the food selections.

YUM & YUM! Food and beer are out of this world and staff is so friendly! I had a 4 samplers which I enjoyed Very Much! All of the beers were extremely unique. The atmosphere was great, not too loud but everyone was enjoying themselves. It was a local hot spot and seemed like everyone knew each other. We took the broad line down to Second District Brewing and it was a quick walk after getting off at Snyder. It was well worth the trip and I highly recommend!

Found this spot after looking at the menu on PVW site which listed them as being one of the places that offered the prix fix vegan dishes - which happened to be the last day for that. We went around 1:30pm. There were a couple other patrons there as well. I asked the seemingly bored to death bartender if they were still doing it, she said it didn't start until 5. However, no where on the menu or the site stated that. And I wasn't waiting until 5. We ended up staying here bc we didn't have much time nor did we want to go drive around and have the hassle of parking again. We tried to get a beermosa, but was told they ran out of OJ and she couldn't make that. There were no apologies or anything else offered. Just a lethargic "oh well" type of expression. Her entire face seemed to say "blahhhh". We got two beers that they still had in stock which were good. We ordered the pierogies, artichoke tacos, and the vegan bbq plate. The tacos were very good. Loved the tempura artichokes that resembled a crispy fish taco. The pierogis were good too with carmelized onions on top and served with some kind dip which was also good. The vegan plate was just a vegan bbq seitan sandwich on a somewhat stale bun and fries and a pickle. Everything needed salt, which I had to ask for. I thought the bbq plate would have had more. The seitan didn't have much flavor but they give you bbq sauce to dip in so that helped.

I got the cheesesteak and beer. If you want a second date have your first date at Second district brew. Not a traditional pizza shop cheesesteak But excellent in it's own category!!

4.5 Stars This is quickly turning into a favorite brew pub of mine in all of North America. The place looks great and I love being there in the summer when the large garage doors open up. If I built my own brew pub, it would look and feel just like this place. The 4.5 is not a specific review of the beer alone (that's what Untapped is for) but I will say these guys do a great job brewing across the spectrum of beer styles. The have far more hits vs. misses - a rarity among the many new small breweries popping up across North America. I read that the owner / brewer have histories at Nodding Head, Tired Hands and Dogfish Head so not an accident they know what there doing. I've tried many of the smaller snack dishes. My favs are the Buffalo Cauliflower, Popcorn, Pierogies and Pub Board. Yet to the try the larger plates but they look good as they move through the pub. I like the different size options for the beers (3 options I believe). Staff were always friendly on multiple visits. If it was closer to Old City where I live, this would be my go-to place. If you enjoy good craft beer you need to get to Second District Brewing right now. The food and atmosphere up the experience further. Highly Recommended BK

Went for a few little bites and brews. Very satisfying. Our starters included the pretzel, which came with spicy mustard and warm, gooey gouda cheese dip, the warm goat cheese with olives and split grain crackers (to die for), and pierogis with BBQy onions. All so delectable. The beer wasn't bad, too ;) Would definitely come back for a more substantial meal (or the nibbles again).

We visited this brewery while in Philly. Many brewery websites recommend it for one of the best in Philly. They had less beers on draft than the website advertised. The rating received a two instead of one star because the beer was good. The food was decent, but the entire brewery smelled strongly from the food fryer. The wait staff was very unfriendly and barely spoke with us while seated at the bar. Very different experience from many other brewery stops in Philly. Would not recommend going out of your way to stop here.

Queen Doreen reigns supreme once again! Doreen Demarco was listed as BillyPenn.com's 15 Young Who's Next Chefs. Demarco is the executive chef at Sardine Bar and here, at 2D, and her food never disappoints. Her ability to put a funky spin on childhood favorites and the class American comfort foods keeps me coming back to both of her restaurants! I can say that as an avid meat-lover, the vegan and vegetarian options available on 2D's menu will crush your misconceptions about plant based diets. Three standout munchies worth mentioning on the current menu are the vegan beer cheese, buffalo cauliflower bites (also, vegan), and YEP - VEGAN PORK RINDS (made with fried wonton wrappers, seasoned with fresh lime and Tajin). I was so satiated with those bar bites, that I was unable to order any of the other delicious menu items. Guess I'll have to make my visits to 2D more frequent. The vegan pork rinds were light, crunchy, and packed with flavor. The vegan beer cheese, made for 2D by Miss Rachel's Pantry, was unreal. Just as good as similar cheeses I've had from the Italian market. My absolute favorite was the buffalo cauliflower bites; the coating was perfectly crunchy and the cauliflower was tender. I literally forgot I was eating a vegetable. Everything was outstanding! The fun doesn't stop there. 2D has crazy good house made beers rotating their taps. Most of their brews are on the hoppier side, but all very tasty and worth checking out. When 2D first opened, they didn't offer a happy hour, but they heard the pleas of Philly, and now they do, though I'm not sure the deets. The vibe is trendy-casual, good mix of old and young, hipsters and beer bros. The street parking is not super fantastic; it can take a few laps around the blocks for to find a spot. You're not terrible far from the BSL if you want to opt for public transport. That might be your best option if you're planning on enjoying some beers. I'm hesitant to share how much I love this place, but I definitely cannot keep quiet about how delicious the eats and beers are here at 2D. They're putting South Philly on the map.

When I first heard the my beloved bobble head filled brewpub of yesteryear, Nodding Head, was closing up shop for good it was bittersweet since I savored many a Monkey Knife Fight within its 2nd floor bar when I first moved to the city way back when. But that sadness eventually lead to awe and curiosity when I heard that owner Curt Decker was teaming up with John Longacre, the man behind some of my favorite South Philly watering holes in South Philly Taproom and American Sardine Bar, for his next project that would also be giving the west side of Passyunk a little love (http://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2017/02/16/second-district-brewing-point-breeze-south-philly-brewpub/). Add in Dock Street and Tired Hands expat Ben Potts as head brewer, and you have something that was shaping up to be huge for the Philly brewery scene! And after a few visits I can emphatically confirm that this is one of those places that have more than lived up to the hype. From the incredibly large bar space that I haven't even begun to explore, to the rotating menu that's big on sandwiches and veggie items, to the 8 fresh brewed beers on tap that change semi-regularly, there really isn't a single bad thing to say about one of the best neighborhood brewpubs out there (Other than the fact that I wish I lived closer!). For beers I've enjoyed everything from Vienna lagers and double IPAs, to Vietnamese coffee stouts and biere du gardes . For foods I've indulged upon everything from some incredible cheese curds to a Korean fried chicken sandwich that would have been better if it wasn't in sandwich form (the bread and sandwich fixings just bordered on the unnecessary.). But with veggie/vegan items on the menu like IPA popcorn and a vegan sausage parm sandwich, rotating pickles and crudite, and all of those damn good beers from legit brewing masters, you'll always find a reason to stop in!

Second District has all the trappings of a place that should be wayyyyy too hip (custom neon, reclaimed wood, garage door walls, and plenty of thick glasses and sculpted mustaches) but somehow still manages to feel cozy, welcoming, and friendly. If I'm craving an interesting brew in our neighborhood, Second District is first choice, always. I've had Vietnamese coffee beer, some funky saisons, and this one gin-inspired, juniper-and-coriander-heavy beauty that disappeared from the menu long ago, but that I still think about regularly.... That's the cool thing about this place. There's always something new to try. And they offer a nice variety of glass sizes too, so you can grab a 4-ounce pour of that weird little wheaty beer that you're not quite sure about.... and if you hate it, you're not married to a tall glass. Also! Get the corn dog bites. The corn bread blanket on these salty little dogs is delightfully pillowy and sweet, and they come served with a smathering of tangy handmade sauces. I can't speak to the other food here, but I could eat about 20 of those suckers. Come here!

Had a great afternoon here. Good beers, well priced happy hour. Ordered a burger and fries. Burger was good not great and doesn't come with fries. You should definitely order the curly fries. They're awesome. Will be back for sure.

OMG THE FOOOOOOD. I'm not a beer person (but the beer was great!)- I'm a food person and the food is incredible. The falafel was the freshest (read: green and not over fried) falafel I've had in all of Philly (and yes there's a lot of buzzed about Philly falafel. I've had it all). House made zhoug. Amazing flavors all around. And the smash burger is also one of the best burgers I've had in Philly (rivals River Twice and Good King Tavern, and a few steps above fountain porter). Wish I'd found this place long ago. Only in south Philly can you find a brewery with food this good. YAAAS CHEF.

If you're looking for a spot to sit at a bar and sample some beers, this is the place for you. They have a rotating selection of about 8 beers and you can get them in 4 oz or 10 oz portions. They also have growlers. The food options are limited and the plates are small. The service left a bit to be desired...our bartender disappeared and it took a solid 15 minutes to get someone else to close out my tab. Overall, it's a fine place to rest your legs and have some libations.

Came in on a Saturday night to get a few beers and only a few beers. A friend persuaded me to try the food, so I obliged. We opted for the buffalo cauliflower and the veggie plate. They have a lot of vegan options, so be mindful of that! I shall separate my review into 2 parts, and you'll see why: 1. The food: The food here was outstanding. The buffalo cauliflower comes out and you're like "wait a minute, where is the sauce" but don't be fooled. These breaded and deep fried things that look like the chef forgot the most important part, the sauce, will surprise you when you take your first bite. The sauce is on the inside! Now, I know what you're thinking...that they'll be dry...but they aren't! Oh and that vegan ranch, man. It's a must order, for sure. I also ordered the veggie and hummus plate which comes in 2 sizes, a $5 small or a $10 large. It comes with a roasted chickpea hummus (vegan) and a french onion dip (NOT vegan). However, the amount of veggies (and only veggies, no bread thank god) on this thing was amazing! And it wasn't your standard carrots, cucumbers, and a few peppers. This thing was loaded with broccoli, parsnips, radishes, celery, carrots, cucumbers, AND peppers! Trust me, it's amazing. 2. The beer: Not good. Their "IPA's" are light in color, not hoppy at all, and just aren't very good, which s a shame for a brewery. I ended up switching to wine after having a pretty gross "IPA" and tasting my friend's drinks. While they are clever in their flavors (the one I got was apparently flavored with Big League Chew), they just weren't very good. I like a nice, strong and hoppy IPA and their beers all seemed on the sour side. I won't not be back...I just don't think I'll go out of my way to go there.

My only complaint about my trip to second district brewing is that I didn't do it sooner. After 3 weeks of procrastinating, I took the plunge and walked 5 minutes down the street to South Philly's newest brewery. Every beer I tried was excellent and the food was better than I could have ever expected. As a vegetarian, it can be difficult to find good choices at a brewery; NOT an issue at 2nd district. I ordered the vegan sausage and was floored. The dish was delicious and the Meta Shepard stout was the perfect compliment. I apologize, but I could not help but take a few bites before snapping a pic for you lovely yelp followers; this should be a testament to the food and not my lack of self control. Final suggestion: stop reading this review and try it out for your damn self. It won't disappoint.

Thank you for keeping your guests and employees safe. Great neighborhood place. Fantastic beer and snacks.

this place was an excellent find!! All the beers were delicious. Even the ones that i wouldn't normally ordered. No flights, but a bunch of 4oz pours, which was fine. Food was good too!! Try the meat stix. the hot wasn't bad and quite enjoyable. IPA popcorn.... really good. just air popped and a little sweet. next was the local italian sausage. fresh bun, big sausage and the right amount of mustard. Parking was tough, but we found a spot a few streets down. The server was attentive and answered questions, but wasn't annoying. Everyone seemed really friendly. i liked the vibe and the fact they made liquor drinks if you're not that into beer. it also sounded like the beers rotate, so expect to maybe not find what you had last time. the bar had hooks for your purse and it was comfortable. don't expect to find a highchair, but i'm guessing not a lot of people like to take their kid to a bar.

This place has quickly become my neighborhood dinner spot. It's within walking distance of my house and we've been looking for a close-by place that isn't purely takeout. We searched yelp and found SDB and have been hooked. We first found this place looking for delivery but just reading the menu it seemed like a place we had to try. The layout is a bit tough and we were still a bit cramped with 3 people our first time there since all the tables are high tops and small. The bar area seems a better place to eat at but isn't great for more than 2 people. Now the food, every, single, thing we've tried has been amazing. In the two times I've been there I've tried almost all of the appetizers and shareable bites. Everything we've ordered has come out hot and delicious. The burger has a secret maple bacon-y spread on it that I was surprised but fell for hard. The vegan options and cheesesteak are great and loaded with anything you could think of. Of course the beer selection is great for the beer enthusiasts but for someone that isn't a huge IPA or stout fan it's hard to find a beer that my personal palate likes. Other than that this is a must try place.

Great brewery with an amazing selection of vegetarian and vegan friendly bar food. Loved the buffalo and barbecue wings the most. If you have room for dessert after ordering almost every small plate on the menu (since everything's delicious) get the beeramisu--a tiramisu with beer-soaked lady fingers.

Decided to check this place after work with a few of my co workers. Love the atmosphere and vibe here. Our bartender was a cute friendly girl with faded green hair. She was nice and attentive to us and split our bills into 4. She even split the chefs board into 4 separate checks for us. Thanks a lot!!!! Most places would not do that. One of my co workers ordered curly fries and it took a while to come out and she gave it to her free of charge. thanks!The chef board is huge and delicious and worth the $18. Definitely will be back with my co workers when we clock out!

Good beer, good food (pierogis are insanely good, just needs more than 4 for $9, c'mon yo), cool atmosphere. Get rid of the cat. Have more things on the menu. One more thing... Get rid of the cat.