The Black Taxi

We had such an amazing stopover in Pilly and Kate is the best and sunniest bar keeper I have ever seen, extremely polite, very professional and she gives the black taxi a very special touch! Food was very good and drinks obviously also! You shouldn't miss the Black Taxi in Philly !

Different Cheesesteak #1226. Special guest eater all the way from Houston, Philip. We got the cheesesteak with fried onions. It came with French Fries. They have a nice beer selection. I was shocked by how many young people were there. A young man told me it would be shoulder to shoulder in a few hours. The cheesesteak was good. The meat/cheese/onions deserve a better roll. Or scoop this roll. There was a lot of cheese so maybe a touch more meat for balance.

Love the Black Taxi and they have been delivering consistent and quality food options as well as an always up to date drink/beer selection for years. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and mostly not overbearing or trying "too hard" - iykyk. Honestly would probably frequent more often if there was better parking nearby - but that's life in the city. This is just a great local, neighborhood bar with good food that any neighborhood would be pleased to have.

This place is amazing! Love the sense of community in camaraderie! The staff is amazing and the food was incredible! The Guinness was perfectly poured by Neil! That was the kicker that may be very impressed. Yummy

Solid pub experience. Friendly patrons. Small, yet comfortably fits a fair amount of people. Solid food, friendly bartenders, and accommodating and efficient staff. Great neighborhood pub with outstanding Guinness pours.

Great atmosphere and the food and drink selections were on point. Fast and friendly service. Great spot right by all the places you'd want to visit in Philly.

Food was great! Sausage rolls and fries were fantastic. Beer was on the warm side and the service was slow. Seemed liked only 2 waitresses for all of the outside tables. Inside was shoulder to shoulder so they may have just been overwhelmed. We definitely would return, within walking distance from Eastern State Penitentiary.

Great location to avoid chain restaraunts! An Irish pub on a corner in residential area of Fairmount. Traditional fare and one of the best pours of Guinness in the area! Our favorite was Donegal fries (image shown). Even the regular fries that came with our meals beyond expectations! Looking forward to return!

Went for a Sunday funday and sat and had drinks and food for hours! Food took a while but they were busy and it was nice out so we didn't mind. The cheesesteak with coopersharp was PERFECT as was the Reuben. The wraps (not pictured) definitely didn't jip on the chicken, however the huge pieces made it kind of hard to eat. Burger was also great (not pictured) recommend for food and vibes

Fun environment and friendly service but nothing standout. I had a tuna salad sandwich and it was good but I'd say average. My friend had the curry fries and they were also good but nothing standout. Granted, maybe I could have gotten something more Irish so I'm down to try it again and update my review if I like it more next time! Certainly not a spot to avoid but not one I'd rush back to visit.

Last review I leave here since I've left a few. Came back for brunch and sat outside. Really nice and quiet corner. Highly recommend choosing outdoor seating when possible! Ordered the Irish breakfast and black taxi salad with chicken. Both delicious! The Irish breakfast had a little bit of everything with perfect runny eggs. Meat heavy dish. The salad was good but my only complaint is they give you a tiny thing of dressing for a big salad. I had to ask for more and was charged. Filling and hearty salad though! This place is always consistent with food, service and quality.

I have been lovingly welcomed into the Taxi family byway of befriending some regulars! You can often find me here on a random weeknight catching up with friends after work, or a Club Taxi Friday when the bar does get a little more packed with a wide variety of Philly's finest. The Black Taxi has quizzo (Wednesdays), whatever game you're looking to watch will be on one of their TVs, and free flowing drinks. A favorite spot in the city for a perfect Guinness pour, this is an Irish bar through and through, which the food menu also reflects. Entire staff here is the best of the best, and you're certain to have a great time no matter what kind of mood you enter in. Everything you can ask for in a neighborhood bar and grateful this community gem exists. See you at the Taxi!

Authentic Irish pub in the middle of the cutest part of Fairmount just steps from the Parkway and Art Museum. If you're in that area, this is the place to go.

Great local sports pub! The food was great bar food and the beers were I'll definitely be back when we're in the area again! Thanks Black Taxi!

As an NYC transplant to Philly, this is your classic Irish pub. Food is above par and service is as expected at a neighborhood joint. I def swipe my Septa to come here for the Brussel Sprouts, Cheesesteak, and salad. Service is excellent, neighborly and welcoming. My favorite Irish pub in Philly.

This place is crazy great! Atmosphere, service, drinks & food are all great & so Irish! Fish & Chips and Reuben was the best! Love the feel of this place!!!

Not authentic Irish pub, they didn't let me get into a fist fight. Two stars for fast and prompt service!

Real Irish pub. We had the fish & chips. It was the best we have ever had. The service was friendly. The bartender was really irish.

The Black Taxi is amazing. Food was GREAT and service was outstanding. The Guiness was a perfect pour.

Visited the Black Taxi on Saturday afternoon. My husband and I are visiting from Boston and were surprised to see the "Boston Sucks" frame over the bar. It gave us a chuckle and we later learned from the owner it had a sentimental significance. Bartenders were outstanding, friendly and quick with drinks. Food was great too! My husband and his friend had the bangers and mash. Another friend had the fried brussels with steak and cheese. The portions were very large. Outside patio is nice and dog friendly. Definitely give it a try!

A very welcoming, friendly and small neighborhood Irish pub with its own eclectic charm. We came to rest our feet after walking all over Philly. Service was fast, efficient and friendly.

This place is great for drinks and hanging out. It's on the smaller side and gets very packed so beware of that. Typical Irish bar

Terrific Irish pub in a cute neighborhood. You'll find the usual beer suspects (Guinness, Smithwick's, etc) and tasty pub fare like fish and chips. Service was fast and friendly. We wandered in for lunch on an Eagles game Sunday and were treated to an afternoon of the fans' enthusiasm, which definitely added some color to our Philly experience. Heartily recommended.

Unfriendly staff, unwilling to do their job. Food was average. If it wasn't for the rain we would seek another place.

Excellent food and service. Portions are huge and quality is top notch. Will use them again when we are in Fairmount!

This is the best irish pub in philly! their food is amazing! the staff is the nicest out of all places i've been to in philly. they have outdoor seating so you can bring your dogs but it's a lot of fun indoors too!!

I grew up working in a Irish pub (16-22) so I'd say it's fair to say I have an affinity for them. I think this is the best Irish pub in Philly and overall one of my favorite places to frequent for great service, food and drinks. Right when you walk in you'll be greeted by the friendly staff as well as notice the beautiful dark wood bar, making you feel like you're in Ireland. Typically end up sitting at the bar. Bar tenders are always prompt with service and the drinks never run low (thankfully). I love that they carry gunpowder gin, one of my favorites! They have a great cocktail list and Guiness pour. While I don't love the Shepard's pie here, the black taxi has amazing F&C and crab cake sandwich. Both delish and crips to perfection. Ooh and I love the Brussel sprout Appetizer. I love the Donegal Bay fried as well, although pro tip great for sharing or dinner w/o app! You will be full. And there are so many more great choices. Ooh & Wednesday is Quizzo/ Trivia night! Stop by in, you won't regret it!!!

Decent wings, chicken tenders, and French fries. But my burger was probably the worst burger I've ever had. Pretty hard to mess up a burger I'd say. Our server brought my and my friend's burger out on toasted white bread! Not what we expected. When I asked for a bun, we were told they had no more. Okay... if that were the case it would have been nice if the waitress came out and told us that before bringing the food. I would have placed another order. No apology, nothing, just "no buns". Weird. I'm okay with eating a burger without a bun/bread (because despite being an unappetizing choice to serve with a burger, the bread was actually soggy when it came out) but I have to say even the burger itself was below standard. Flavorless and very overcooked. I had ordered medium rare, and it came out well done. The bathroom is in need of some serious renovation. No lids on either toilet water tank, and the sink water was scalding hot no matter which way I turned the faucet. Literally could not even put my hands under to wash. At least they provide hand sanitizer. Won't be coming back here for food that's for sure.

This is the bar you go to and get wasted at and scream at the tv while watching a soccer game and chugging a Guinness

While visiting Philadelphia from Germany I had the chance of visiting this establishment Cool bar the Bartender Kate was great very personable and knowledgeable Later in our conversations found out that was from Baltimore Nect time I'm in Philly I will be back bought one if your time shirts to wear in Germany .

Waitress knocked over an almost full glass of beer into my lap, onto my $1000 designer bag, $450 pants purchased in paris, and white t shirt. Brought me a new one and said "don't worry i didn't charge you for a refill" when it came time to pay the bill, I was surprised to see they tried to charge me for the beer in general, after almost ruining very expensive items and more then likely ruining the white t shirt, that was $90 itself. Unacceptable behavior at this place and should have been a free bill + dry cleaning reimbursed

Food and service were great. Had the Buffalo cauliflower Brussels sprouts and wings. Will go back again

Recently moved here and decided to check this place out! Super great prices and a HUGE menu with so many interesting options. I came for drinks and apps so split chicken fingers & fries with my boyfriend and had a few beers. The food was delicious, there was fun live music, the outside seating area was super cool & the service was great! I definitely recommend for a chill drink and bite in Fairmount!

Best Reuben I've ever had, and I've had a lot. Great corned beef and lots of it. I told the owner/manager (thick Irish accent)... Well, I'm not much into corned beef but we sell a shit ton of it so people must like it.

My go to in Fairmount. Great outdoor area for warm days!! Friendly people and great food.

Food was ok - nothing spectacular. Very unfriendly staff. Wouldn't go back there again.

Came on a Wednesday for quizzo (quizo), and loved the atmosphere. Good prices on beer even without specials, and the food all looked and tasted awesome. Fresh fries were super salty and hand cut, and the bangers and mash were simple but flavorful and creamy. Waitress handled the crowd with ease and split the check even amongst a big group, and also handled outside tables as well. Will be back for the quizzo host and to try the late menu again!

Five stars for one of the best Irish pubs in all of Philadelphia. I decided to come to the Black Taxi because they advertised British Premier League soccer but stayed for the hospitality and awesome service. Fabulous beers on tap and awesome food (maybe the best chicken fingers in all of Philly~). You'll never be with an empty drink and a lack of conversation here!

Definitely the most authentic version of an Irish Pub I've come across in Philadelphia. Excellent Guinness? Check. Sports on TV, including English Premier League? Check. (It's a Liverpool supporters bar). Cracking pub grub? Check. Questionable Irish ex pats in track suits falling over with laughter in the corner? Check. If this all sounds perfect to you, delay your visit no more. The brunch menu has some real gems, including the Belfast Bap. The rashers are real and the pork sausage isn't Bob Evans. Sausage rolls? Yep, those too. The bar in th front has access to a couple of large TVs but there's a dining room in the back with a large TV and more formal seating. They also take reservations. Nice job guys, perfect pints. Slaínte!

Had takeout - late on a Monday nite. We got their Brussels Sprouts- they are a meal - not a side dish and oh so delicious! Certainly not good for you but hits the spot when you're starving. We also got the cheesesteak with provolone and caramelized onions - generously sized and very tasty! Fries came with the cheesesteak and they were also unusually good for take out! This is a small bar with great take out food!

Great neighborhood spot for a quick bite, drinks and hangout. I really like the authenticity of it all from the Irish butter, HP sauce to heavy accent bartenders from Ireland. They have pulley fans on the ceiling. How cool is that. There are occasional live music and quizzo. The place is quite pack during game days and can get really busy and loud. Overall, friendly service, good food and drinks. One thing though, maybe put tomatoes on the Irish breakfast.

I was visiting family and strolled into this place. They checked every box to earn 5 stars. 1- I had the fish and chips which was absolutely authentic and portion was huge. 2- the beer is super cold. 3- service is dead on to include some brit/Irish accents. 4- charred Brussel Sprouts w/ cheesesteak toppings was super creative appetizer.

Stumbled across this place while on a weekend girls trip to Philly. It's what you would expect from a typical bar, there's nothing that's going to take you by surprise about the decor or anything like that. We ordered shareable plates of hummus with pita and deviled eggs that were topped with a bit of salmon. The deviled eggs were good, but when we asked for more pita for the hummus, the waiter said that we'd have to wait a while cause they had to make more. From tasting the pita, it couldn't have been more than just your average store bought pita toasted a little bit so that was odd. Also the service wasn't great. The waiter seemed kind of out of it.

Wonderful fish and chips. Once you eat this, no other place can compare. They even made me a decent margarita though it's an Irish place. It has a comfortable atmosphere and patrons are friendly. A treasure. What took me so long to come here? It's wonderful.

Very quaint local Irish Pub. Food was great with large portions. This was our first time visiting and a Friday night; unknowingly there was a band to play also. Extremely loud, very difficult to hold conversations. A few elder man, with a few too many; made it uncomfortable at times while eating our dinner. And be sure to be okay with others crowding eating areas to stand, dance, talk loudly, and bump into you while eating without regard or being apologetic.

Actively encouraging people to drink right outside the bar, without masks, during the pandemic, as well as congregate everywhere nearby. I've been there many times and have always had fun, but when you run your business like this, you're getting one star. I have never seen such truly astounding ignorance from a business.

Go-to place for appetizers(crab fries, sprouts, etc. are the best) and fun time. And it's super close to my housr

Nice local bar with decent food and a neighborhood crowd. Usually not too crowded so a good place to go with a large group and sit in the back room. They usually have a variety of beers on tap and are often times showing the games on one of the many TV's they have there.

Perhaps it's not always the most fair to rate a new establishment on their food during their first week of opening, but... I'd feel like I was deceiving myself to give it any higher than 3 stars based on tonight's experience. We came for dinner because my friend was super excited about this place opening just about two blocks from his place, but I have to admit that he was slightly let down by the food several times over the course of the night. Well, let's start by saying that the decor is excellent, with a large bar at the front and tables in the back, all surrounded by exposed red brick walls. Beers choices on tap were great, and the service was friendly and attentive. The main trouble came with the food. Despite their simple menu with the classic pub items (burgers, wings, fries, etc.), each of the items came out a little off. Among the four of us, we ordered some wings and fries to share as appetizers; wings were just meh but the fries were uniquely tasty with a perfectly soft/crisp combined texture (best part of the night food-wise). However, given that the fries were advertised as being "loaded", it didn't have much of anything on them (a bit of cheese here and there). For the main course, my friend wanted the meatloaf but apparently they were out of that for the evening, and then I was contemplating on getting the pulled pork sandwich, but that was also unavailable too (making the small menu even smaller). Then, even though three of us ordered medium rare burgers, two of them were cooked through and through at a well-done range. Mine was also exceedingly salty, even though the others' weren't (confirmed by conducting taste comparisons). My other friend who ordered the Shepherd's Pie definitely wound up with the least palatable dish though, being unfortunately watery and bland with far too much of mashed potatoes in ratio to everything else. I'd like to give them the benefit of the doubt though... perhaps food quality shall improve over time since they just opened up. And to end on a positive note, a huge final PLUS that actually wins a lot of points in my book was that the bathrooms were impeccably clean and refreshingly large. They are the individual type bathrooms (one for the gents and one for the ladies), and I think it says a lot for a new restaurant/pub to spiffy up the loo. Hope that after giving some time for their menu to improve, it'll get some good business in the neighborhood!

Just a couple blocks north of the Art Museum, it far enough to be busy but over-crowded and prices are not touristy. Small inside but plenty of outdoor seating for those nice Philly days. Good craft beer selection and good bar food.

Found this place after a night at the penitentiary and 2 bars where we fought for elbow room. We came with a group of about 15+ and were able to pull tables together in the back of the bar. The waitress said the kitchen was closed, but the cook was kind enough to agree to whip us up some food! We got chicken tenders, wings, loaded fries, and quesadillas. Everything was very good, but I'm now in love with their loaded fries...mmmm! Our crew can get a bit loud, but they tolerated us with a smile. Couldn't have found a better place!

Awesome Quizzo. Terrible fish and chips. I'll have to come back to try the beer. The servers moved at a glacial pace and that was not even until they came to take your order. Don't wait to get thirsty before asking for water, or you might get dehydrated. One suggestion would be to keep an eye on the server station. Your food might actually just be sitting there and you can expedite the experience by picking it up yourself! #protip

My fiancé and I stopped in for our first visit. Excellent food, atmosphere and very kind staff! Literally the best french fries in the city! Looking forward to our next visit!

The Black Taxi has to be on the Mount Rushmore of Fairmount bars. The service is alway great, whether it's your first or five hundredth time there they make you feel welcome. The food is standard bar fare with an expectedly Irish twist. Haven't tried any of the Irish food yet but I've always been happy with my food choices. The wings and chicken fingers are both on the money. The craft beer selection is pretty standard, but if you're there the best pour is without question a cold Guinness. They had one of the best in town and it's definitely not to be missed.

Theo food is actually really good despite being a bar! I went there yesterday for a quick pint and was tempted into their nachos. They were sufficiently big (which is saying something; too often I order food and it's not more than 2 bites), were properly layered and tasted delicious. They even had vegetarian chili which made the whole thing so much better. I rarely come across a better plate of nachos. I wanted to try their buffalo cauliflower but unfortunately didn't have enough time. Great historic bar, good selection of beer and cider. Would definitely come by again.

Not bad, def. better than the couple different places that were here previously. Not a huge tap selection, but they keep some good, diverse ones on tap (Koenig Hefeweissen for instance, love to see a good wheat beer on tap). A little narrow/tight at the bar and the tables, but service was fine. Just wished they would open the window at times when it is nice out, but maybe a noise restriction/trying to keep the peace with the neighbors? Haven't tried much food yet, but maybe next time.

Great neighborhood bar & restaurant; the menu and beer list are diverse without being too big, and the food is consistently delicious. Add to that a beautiful atmosphere and friendly service, and there you have it: a solid 5-stars.

The food is by and large ok but not what you'd expect. Best thing so far is the burger. They have a good selection of British beers on tap, and always have strongbow on tap which is a plus.