Standard Tap
Bar · Northern Liberties ·
Rotating American eats, local beers, and a lively multi-level vibe
Rotating American eats, local beers, and a lively multi-level vibe
"Whether you’re looking for somewhere to host your office holiday party or getting a bunch of your cousins together for your niece’s third quinceañera, Standard Tap is one of the best places to celebrate. The gastropub has a great rooftop deck, plenty of rotating beers, and a fireplace for when winter hits. Split a few shared plates, like the grilled octopus, seared scallops, or pork belly drenched in a gochujang glaze, and make sure to get at least one chicken pot pie to share (or 10 if you bring the whole company)." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"We’re just going to say it: the Tap is the heart and soul of Northern Liberties. Multi-level and many-roomed, we come here for nearly any occasion: sit at the bar for a quick drink with friends, bring your family upstairs for a slightly more formal experience in the red room, or enjoy every last minute of Summer on the second-floor deck. The food menu changes often, but the Standard burger is a pièce de résistance and the local beer selection never disappoints. If you only have one hour to spend in Northern Liberties, spend it here." - The McQuades
"This Northern Liberties gastropub has a great deck, plenty of local beers, and a rotation of more ghost stories than a campfire of bored teenagers. The building has been around since 1880, which means two things: the amount of beer served here can probably fill the Delaware, and they have ghosts. Mr. Smeigelski, a former tenant, is known to rattle cutlery and knock over shelves, and an old woman occasionally appears at the top of the stairs. Basically, there’s a good chance you’ll encounter spirits over your chicken pot pie. We suggest you order another flatbread and crispy squid just in case the afterlife doesn't have good small plates." - candis mclean
"This modest rooftop is a good ol’ porch dining experience — laidback diners enjoy local brews while watching the crowds outside in Northern Liberties frolic. Standard Tap isn’t a typical flashy rooftop, but a relaxed spot to sip on a draft beer sourced from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware, and munch on potato croquettes and Old Bay-spiced crab dip." - Ernest Owens
"Standard Tap is a great bar in Northern Liberties to hang out at all year round, but their rooftop deck makes it an especially valuable place when all of your friends use their Summer Fridays to get a head start on shore traffic. You and whoever else wasn’t able to get away for the weekend should leave work early and head here for a few self-pity beers and maybe a burger or two. It might not be a beach, but it’s certainly better than the office." - sydney mcelwee
