The Trestle Inn

Amazing selection of whiskeys and some good beers on tap too. I went for a special happy hour DJ event (honoring Herbie Hancock) and the music was live.

I gotta say one has to not stereotype over years I've seen bartenders as wanting to focus on production #drinks served in given time period) rather than conversation. They have an awesome bartender, she has black hair, beautiful woman. She managed to do both excellent. At first, I thought maybe personality was uppity but no!(She just wanted to attend to all patrons 🍸) She was sweet, great conversation, conversational! Liked Trestle Inn a lot overall +

Josette, Ian, and the whole crew at Trestle did a great job hosting us for our welcome party. Our guests had an awesome time - they loved the go go dancers and Lola Kinks was spinning all the best hits. The food was delicious and the cocktails were spectacular as always. It was such a fun and unique event and did a great job to kick off our wedding weekend by helping everyone get to know each other and loosen up before the wedding.

We had the best freaking time at the Trestle. We went for the Jazz Baby Masterclass and show, and it was funny, delightful, insightful, and full of heart TAPPING fun. Seriously. Drink prices are reasonable and atmosphere is open and supportive. My only complaint is that I don't actually live in Philly and can't be a regular. Thanks for sharing this space and this joy.

Amazing DJ, incredible dancers. We felt super safe and the drinks were dirt cheap, especially for quality. Will be coming back to Philly specifically to go to Trestle Inn!

Came here on a Saturday night aware of recent staff turnover, but figured even the Saturday night crew would probably be able to hold their own, but was sorely mistaken. As soon as I got there I waited in a short line to get in, which I thought was unusual for the hour that I arrived. The bouncer was being very rude to several guests in front of me, refusing to let them know where a nearby ATM was, seemingly trying to turn certain patrons away instead of helping them out. It soon started raining, and some people left the line agitated. He then started letting people in 2 at a time, saying the bar was too crowded to let the whole line in (5 people). We pleaded with the guy to just let us stand inside the door or in the doorway, and he refused, saying the bar area was too crowded and even blamed me for not bringing an umbrella(it only rained for those ten minutes that night). When I was finally part of the two let in, the manager was an older woman who made a comment about a face I was making, probably because I was wet and cold. The only reason I didn’t leave was because I was meeting friends who were already inside. As soon as we were finally let in we were standing in an empty 10x10ft area that could have easily fit the entire line three times over. The bar area was pretty crowded though, mainly because the bartender near the door refused to keep tabs open and after every drink stepped away to print out checks and then patrons had to stand at the bar for an extra minute to get their cards back and tip the guy. Several times he stepped away to seemingly take a moment to himself as if he couldn’t handle the Saturday crowd. The other bartender there was the only worker I recognized from previous visits, and seemed to be holding it down and being very cool with guests. Didn’t see any popcorn and the dance floor was packed with people and no real dancing to be had. I used to love coming here, and my dad actually showed me this spot years ago as a spot him and my mom would go to dance. Sad to say I will never return to a place I once loved going to.

It was a very busy Saturday night, so I can understand that the service was very stressed. Also, they closed out everybody at 8:30 to do a halfway shift change. That was a little bit odd but the server that was before the shift change was an absolute gem. The server that came on after seemed a little bit more stressed and that changed the experience a bit. Still a great spot. The special whiskey was $12 for 2 ounces and it was absolutely great.

Very interesting place. We found this while looking for a cocktail bar in the area. Although in no way what I would consider a cocktail bar, it was a cool place to hang and dance if you’re into that type of thing. Decent bar lineup with an okay drink selection. Our mended specialty cocktails rated a 3 of 5 at best but other than that, very cool place. Hard to justify the $10 cover per person. That alone is why I would never go back.

I have passed this place numerous times on my way to the rail park and really just thought it was a local dive, but upon entering JUST WOW. This place is a sexy speakeasy with ambiance out the nose. Drinks were good, dancing was better.

We were in town visiting for club volleyball and looked for a place to have bourbon. It has a Great atmosphere!! We enjoyed the different bourbon choices!

Stopped in for a quick drink durning their happy hour for the nonprofit. Definitely will return when I'm in the area again!

Incredible place! So much fun! Great energy! So many interesting people, including myself lol

Fanatic surprise! My girlfriend and I had visited the city for my birthday. After striking up a conversation with locals, they recommended us this spot and we decided to give it a try. I've been to 4 continents and this is still the best Whiskey Sour I've ever had. That and paired with the atmosphere, made it a stupendous night that no one will ever believe I had been a part of.

My new favorite neighborhood bar. I'm only said because I didn't visit sooner. They have regular soul music nights with great DJs. They have happy hour at a time that allows people like me to enjoy (I can't get to a bar from 3 to 5pm). I walked in to find my genius Gen Xers in a dark, well-worn space reminiscent of the places we used to hang in our youth. The drinks are food. They have a respectable beer selection. Popcorn is $2. It's a friendly place. Not too crowded. Great music. All a short walk from home for me. I anticipate more frequent visits in the future.

Stopped in for their Thursday 5-8pm happy hour, stayed for the go-go dancer and the all-vinyl DJ! This place truly is special, frozen in time. The historic venue/bar has so much charm and life in it still. DJ Hardbargain and dancer Butterfly Jones made the space so cozy and vibey! 10/10 recommend for a drink out with friends and a sweet spot to dance.

Cool vibe checked! They have gogo dancer performing, and the interior design was pretty dope. The drink was great, just missing some foods I can munch on while dancing and chatting with friends.

great drinks and great atmosphere during off hours, male bartenders are especially rude when it becomes more clubby and don't serve you if you're poc or queer, which I guess is what you come to expect from a bar thats theme is based off of a time in American history most remembered for segregation. you're better off going to a bar in the gayborhood that's more diverse/inclusive and less rapey. it's like hipster version of NOTO, or if r/niceguys was a bar. Basically a disco themed club for straight white folks. felt super bad for the dude next to us who waited for two hours to get his first drink for his wife's bday and ended up giving up and going home. idk get more bartenders I guess? Or more experienced bartenders who can deal with high volume. Also apparently this is a cash only place according to the bar staff which made ordering super inconvenient cuz the nearest atm is like a 10 min walk away. I thought that was kind of hilarious tho cuz the bartender who told me that it's cash only was literally holding a credit card in his hand and was standing in front of a terminal lol Would be willing to give this place another try just cuz it is definitely a unique vibe there, and great for if you love disco and go go dancing. Absolutely go during off hours, but get nicer bar staff and maybe an atm if you're gonna be all cash The security guy was really cool and gave us all a good chat on our way out though which was nice. He told us that a lot of people complain about getting dipped on for service at the bar

Good vibes for a drink or two with good company! I came here on a Friday night and loved how the 60s theme was displayed in the bar from the music to the decor. The bar was also Christmas themed which added a nice touch to it. Drinks are tasty here as well. I tried the Cucumber Rickey which was very refreshing and made with gin. If you like cucumbers you'll definitely like this drink. My favorite was the Diana Rosso not just because of the name but seriously the pomegranate and orange flavors pair well will the gin. This one was on the sweeter side but I'd highly recommend it.

i LOVE a good kitschy bar and this place was all of that. only had a drink here but the ambiance was dope and the tender hella chill. could spend a whole night here enjoying libations.

The Trestle Inn is a 1960s themed "dive-y" craft bar with an excellent whiskey bar hidden in plain sight. The place has a wonderful atmosphere. There is a go-go dancer in catsuit suit with ears and a tail, this really adds something special to the place. Black and white 60s movies are played on one of the wall, and the DJ plays 60 and some early 70 music. They play actual vinyls, how awesome is that. There is a back area for dancing and a small stage for live performances. Some really key details. Bathrooms. 2, gender less. At about 9 pm. I used one. Immaculately clean. No funky smell. Probably clean enough to perform surgery in. Food snacks, like rosemary parmesan popcorn (tasty) and chips and dip iis on the menu. This is a bar and not Le Bec-Fin (Permanently Closed I believe), No $300 ham and cheese sandwich to be found here, as it should be. The clientele is a nice mix of young and old and everyone in between. Professionals, techs, artists, and all kinds of walks of life. The one thing I noticed the most, is courtesy amongst everyone. We all knew why we are here and that's to have a good time, and we all did. Pretty much a drama free zone. This business also gives back to the community. Anyone can open a business and keep all the money. It's quite rare to find a business owner who makes sure to give back to the local community. I find it impressive that they make a point of supporting animal welfare in a city that desperately needs this kind of help

We have been in Philly for 3.5 years now, and clearly a lot of that time has been during the pandemic and coming out of it. One of the big misses of the little time we had before the pandemic was that we never made it here! We walked by numerous times, always heard positive things, but the stars never aligned to get us in there. That was until recently. It's a cute space (we stayed in the front where the bar is), with nice service. The bartender couldn't have been any nicer. Their menu is actually quite extensive, too (I had no clue). And the drinks were all good (at least the total of six that we had during our visit). The whiskey sour, cucumber Rickey and Negroni were all white delish. I was also quite surprised to see the numerous whiskeys that they have, too. A surprise was when we got our bill. We didn't know that it was happy hour. The drinks didn't skimp, so we made sure to tip and then some. Seriously some of the best craft cocktails and at happy hour prices, it's a can't miss. We live close, so I am pretty certain we will be back and often.

If you are into dive bars this spot is for you. My friend recommend this place and I enjoyed it. I'm a city wide type of guy so they have what they call a Trestle Wide where you get a shot of whiskey and a beer for $5 during their happy hour that goes from 5-8 and I went on a Saturday which is pretty cool. They supposedly have this great popcorn that I have to try but they were out of it the day I went. A couple actually walked in just to get the popcorn but left because it was unavailable so I'll def be back to get it. My friend also told me some nights they'll have dancers around the bar as well

I went to a show down the street from here last night and ended up finding this place by chance. The old school flashing light sign outside caught my attention and drew me in. Inside they were playing some really mellow music and the bar is lit up with a real nice red hue. Small front bar area that was pretty busy and the bartender was constantly making drinks. I sat at the bar and ordered a cocktail and it was one of the best I've had in a while. The staff was super friendly and the drinks were killer. This may be my favorite bar I've ever been to. Can't recommend this place enough

What an incredibly cool place. I visited while in town for a few days and found great conversation here with a guy who used to work at The Trestle and a current bartender. The drinks were excellently made with great happy hour pricing, and we came back later for dancing in a great atmosphere. Fun place with great theming. Highly recommend.

This venue is a hidden gem in the city of Philadelphia. Get here on the right night for stellar dancing good drinks and of course a great time!

I sat at the bar and watched ten people get served before me. Then when I asked the bartender if he had something against me that he wouldn't serve me. And then I was kicked out. This man needs to be fired.

The bartenders know how to make a quality drink! The atmosphere is dope. I have to get back later in the night to see how it is when the Dj is there.

I wish I could give it 6 stars! I love it here, but I'll accept it might not be for everyone. If you are a little uptight or want a quiet night, this is not your place. The whiskey sours are well with the $10 cover and the funk videos and go-go dancers complete the experience. (think 70's not strip club) Just make sure you get your whisky sour with an egg white... trust me!

This is gonna be a fun review, I'll see if I can work in some 60's and 70's slang in there too, I'm gonna do you guys and gals a "solid". Where in this "cool city" of Philadelphia can you find the best damn Old Fashioned I ask you? The Trestle Inn is the answer my friends, it really doesn't have to be an Old Fashioned by the way. This could be any of their well concocted cocktails where the libation gods would be impressed while saying "4-Sho". Well ok mind you there is one other place I know of in Old City that makes some pretty "blazin" cocktails, and their old fashioned is also on point. The Trestle Inn needs to be visited over , and over again. I am telling you there is something about this place that just makes you want to come back. With out trying to sound repetitive I'm gonna try to point out some of the reasons or give you the "lowdown" why this place should be visited. "Here is the skinny" about the Trestle Inn ! ~ I already mentioned the slew of beverages one could sip and enjoy. ~ It could also be that laid back atmosphere where the 60'and 70's retro look never left. ~ The "bunnys' " dancing , making you "feel that funk" as you enter. ~ Something always playing on the wall by the entrance which is always "hip to the groove". ~ The Trestle Inn has and will always have that "good vibe" feel to it. ~ It is always "gravy" in here at any time of the day. In all The Trestle Inn is a flat out "groovy" spot to come to if anyone says different they're just talking that "jive" talk. Review over, I'm about to get "jiggy" with it so, I'll "check you later", but I'll never "catch you on the rebound".

Okay, I never write yelp reviews anymore because frankly I find most of them cringe-inducing. In this case though I'm making an exception since this is the first club I've ever gone to where the bouncer actually made me feel physically unsafe. It was my birthday yesterday and we landed on Trestle for their disco selection and go-go dancers. A group of six of us were there with more to join later in the evening. As we first arrived, the bouncer IMMEDIATELY looked at my friend and said "are you single?" before hitting on her partner as well. We chose to ignore it and made our way inside, paying the $5 cover and getting stamped. The atmosphere inside was busy but fun; after watching the talented go go dancers and listening to some excellent disco, a few of us decided to get a breath of fresh air. I left my coat and wallet with a pal who decided to stay at the table, and because this ain't my first rodeo I made double sure with the indoor security guard that I'd be able to re-enter without a problem once we were done outside. He confirmed, so we stepped outside to find a very long line had formed. A few of my pals were on line and told me that the bouncer wasn't letting people back in, and had been a jerk to everyone entering the club. This is where things get patently less chill. Myself and my friend attempted to go back inside to get my coat. The bouncer refused to let us, saying we had to wait on line again. I told him I had already paid and needed my coat and my wallet. He said he didn't care, and proceeded to laugh at my friend and I. He then decided we had to wait 48 seconds exactly without speaking before he would think about letting us inside. During this random 48 seconds he came closer to me, standing directly in my face and telling me "I do love this time we spend together. My name is Earl. You're not single." Now, at this point I am livid. He turns to talk to someone else and I walk by him to get to the door, having had enough of this weird power trip. Earl then physically put his hands on me, blocking me from entering by holding his hand out across the door. He made us wait an additional ten seconds before he allowed my friend and I inside, making sure to touch both of us on our hips as we entered. I immediately went to close out my tab and to tell our pals we were leaving. I told the bartender and the security officer inside that the bouncer was a scumbag, and they both apologized. The manager came up to me to apologize as well. Multiple other patrons who witnessed the interaction I had with this man made sure to voice their support, saying that it made them so uncomfortable that some of them were leaving too. Apparently during this evening this particular bouncer also made another patron in a birthday crown cry, and referred to my friend (who showed up after we had left) as "sexy". This was more than just crowd control. There was no reason we shouldn't have been allowed back into the venue to get our personal belongings after already having waited and paid. There was no reason we should have been subject to repeated sexual advances OR physical touch, as none of us were being rowdy or belligerent. I'm not sure how someone whose job it is to maintain the safety and efficacy of a space feels it's appropriate to tease, touch and harass their patrons, most of whom have been drinking. It's a shame because we had been having a nice night, and would have continued to hang at the bar and drink for a few more hours.

What a fun place to hang out! Just stepping into this place makes me feel cooler, and not like a 31 year old home-body The gogo dancers are always on-point, and they add a unique element. We never had to wait at the bar too long and the staff is friendly. It gets a little loud in here; so it's not the best place to hang and talk with friends, but the weekends are poppin and their room towards the back is for showing your dance moves. I love the perpetual red glow and the edgy ambiance, and I agree with former reviewers that I wish there were more bathrooms.

Coming from Columbus, Ohio, I was really interested to see Philly's nightlife. I heard about this place from word of mouth. We ended up coming here after another bar we were trying to go to has super high cover charges. So we went here and i can say that this place was crazy lit. But not in the normal way. We walked in and it was super small inside, compared to what I was used to. I got a drink (rum and coke) and headed to the dance floor. They were playing like 70-80's funk music. I could be wrong on the time frame, i'm not that educated about my funk music. But it was something ive never thought about "Being Lit". But good lord, I legit danced non stop for about 3 hours until closed. Me and my boys were big loose lmao. Then they had dancer people on stage dancing to the music, and help set the vibe. This place left a mark on me. One of my funnest experiences dancing in a long long time. I won't forget this place and i'll def come back, if in Philly again. It opened my eyes to different music as well and how you can vibe to a lot more than you think. i just wish it was a little bit bigger inside.

I love Trestle. Whiskey sours, go-go dancers, dark and a bit off the beaten path. What more could you ask for!

Oh, you're craving a whiskey sour? Well welcome to The Trestle Inn where all your whiskey desires will be fulfilled. No seriously. I had the best whiskey sour, ever here. The Trestle Inn is a fun and lively bar and definitely a place you would want to go to dance with friends! The 60's go-go dancers are a nice touch and fits the part totally. This is definitely the place where you end your night! Also love the idea of the private rooms for parties!

I don't even know where to start because I have so many things to say about this bar. I came here with a few friends for my birthday on a Saturday night. None of us have been here and none of us are whiskey drinkers. Safe to say that both have been changed and will be changed forever. The disco party was a great time and it was really relieving to be out dancing and not listen to awful rap music (just my thoughts). I had some delicious vodka and waters with lemon before I tried a Pink Panther Sour which was sweet and the Highland Sour. Both drinks were my favorite of the night. The dancers were great and definitely fit the vibe of a 60s gogo dancer. If you have yet to try this place I would say that you should clear your schedule this Saturday night.

Okay for a long time I haven't wanted to write this review because all I want for is this place to just remain the little hidden gem it's always been in my life. But. Alas, I must rave. This is my favorite bar and dance spot in Philly. I love whiskey and I love disco so this place is literally made for me. I personally like their Saturday night disco nights better than the Friday soul ones, but listen, after like two or three whiskey sours, you'll be fine with either one. One of my absolute favorite parts of coming to this spot is that I never encounter the same group of people twice. People are generally there just to dance, enjoy the music, and have a good time - all walks of life, all shapes and sizes. It feels like this beautiful moment when boundaries that exist in other parts of life get washed away and you're all here for one purpose - to have a good time and enjoy life. Also always a good time watching your friends get kicked out for jumping up on the go-go dancer platform. They don't mess around. They'll kick you out. So yeah, listen, if you like whiskey or you like disco, it is your dream bar. You're welcome.

My girlfriend and I were looking for a place to go dancing while we were in Philly for the weekend. I looked at all the reviews and decided to give this place a try. It looked a little sketchy on the outside but went in anyway. I'm not quite sure how to explain it. The go go dancers were great but the music wasn't anything I have ever heard. I know a lot of music of many different eras but I only knew one song that was played. I was disappointed. The place did get busy as the night went on but we left because we didn't know any of the music.

I thought this was an abandoned building before I realized that it's a really cool whiskey bar. It is located in a not so desirable part of town but with the advent of the rail park that area of town will hopefully get nicer soon! Friendly staff, great space, and great drink list .

Short and simply stated: decent dive bar with gogo dancers and a 70's styled music atmosphere in Chinatown. After awhile the music gets really screechy and the music stopped a few times (a glitch?). The drinks were okay but they didn't know how to make a swedish fish shot. No big deal, I just found that kind of funny. Surprisingly we had someone serve us even when the bar was packed with the Saturday 10 pm rush. That's a plus for a dive bar.

Cool dive bar. Stoped by on a Friday night and they had music bumping, dancers, and a decent crowd. Fun little spot worth a visit!

What? What does one do if one finds him/herself in the city of brotherly love, smacked in the middle of the Fairmount, Reading Railroad tracks? Where? Head to the down-and-dirty, the rusty J&J Trestle Inn. Believe me it's not exactly your quintessential entertainment venue. - Upscale retro & energetic atmosphere. - Classic cocktails. - French pop, soul, funk and disco music. Who? Go-go dancers, not only they can hold a beat, but they'll impress you with some perfect choreography. They'll dance for hours and hours straight, non-stop(Seriously!) When? Back to '60s & '70s vibes. Hours: Wed-Sat: 5PM-2AM, HH: 5PM-7PM, Late Night HH:10PM-12AM (Wed-Thur) Moonlight HH: 10PM-11PM (Fri-Sat) *** Trestle Specials Mod Go-go dancers: Wed-Sat.*** Why? Because one of two things is true if you're still reading this review: 1) You're really curious about what Trestle Inn have to offer. 2) You just need something to take the edge off and have fun. P.S: Don't forget to wear your dancing shoes. Four Yelps.

For a good time try the Trestle Inn. I was there this past Friday night for a friend's birthday party. What a blast! So I had been there before on a weeknight but a Friday was a whole different ballgame. Both the bar and dance floor were filled with folks having a good time but with enough room to move around. For a crowded bar with a dance floor, there was harmony and respect among the patrons. It seemed like everyone was there for a good time. I felt like I was transported back to different decade. The music was nothing I'd normally listen to but it just felt right to get my groove on. The go-go dancer did a great job of setting the tone. She was into what she was doing and so was the crowd. I'm not a whiskey fan so I figured I'd go with a can of beer to avoid spillage. I went with the Sixpoint Resin which had a decent ABV. A few of us ordered a shot which came in a large shot glass. Unfortunately they didn't have Fireball but a Soco and lime did the trick. It really looks like a hole in the wall from the outside, but don't judge this book by the cover. It's still a little divey on the inside but purposefully divey. Like they meant for it to be that way rather than letting the place go downhill. The Trestle Inn has my vote for a great place for a fun and different night out.

This place always makes me dance as if there is not a care in the world! Well, there is one thing that every patron is worried about. There is a Manager that is constantly hovering around customers. She doesn't seem to say anything unless she is critiquing the employees or reciting rules to the customers. She lingers. It's so off putting that sometimes me and my friends don't go in fear of another awkward interaction with her. You will find a super unique experience, but there has to be something said about a manager that seems to be more like a Mom to all the people in the place. The crowd is overly polite and this type of managing skills is not only unnecessary, but counter productive. Once, we spent over $100 on drinks. She came over when my friend began to eat a PB/J sandwich. She came over and said, " We don't allow outside food here, because we sell food." She came back to our table maybe 5x in 5 minutes to see if we had any empty glasses or cans. Well, that was it, we closed our bill, left, and spent our money elsewhere. Anywhere, that we didn't have unnecessary interactions with a manager. You rarely see the same staff there. I can guess the reason for such high turnover. A word of advice: Lighten up. Don't forget why we are out and spending money in the first place: To have fun.

And to think, all this time I thought I was going to Whisky-A-Go Go. But they have kept the name"Trestle Inn." When me and my friends do a periodic Pub Crawl in Chinatown, we always end up at The Trestle Inn for our last stop. The old Trestle Inn was a grungy, bonafide El Dive-o strip bar. The dancers weren't the most ladylike creatures at all. They were tough, they had bullet holes and tattoos that they proudly displayed. And you better tip correctly if you catch my drift. With all that said, I hardly ever see women with huge breasts, thick thighs and and a rear end that you could safely put a place setting on and it wouldn't fall off. That and a 22 inch waist is mystical. The newer spot has dancers, but they're the Rowan & Martin variety, it's still entertaining. I'm not a big whisky drinker, but that's all I drink here. After trying a few different ones, I like the cinnamon bomb one and the fire whisky, which is spicy. I guess you can tell I'm not a huge fan of whisky and I'm trying to get better. The atmosphere is great, festive and nice crowd, the flashing lights and cool music adds to the experience. I had the food here a few times, all was good, bar food and homestyle dinner, but any place that sells devilled eggs gets my vote.

It's a dark little Whiskey a Go Go situated between Spring Garden and Chinatown, nestled away from all the noise of Center City that lies just minutes southward. It's definitely got a Vibe: cool, dim, with funky black and white films projected onto the gritty, grungy walls and occasional Go-Go dancer appearances. However, the drinks are overpriced and the customer service isn't anything to write home about. In fact, some of the bartenders have been snippy and inattentive. They've tried charging me for drinks I never ordered, or liquor that was pricier than what I'd received (eg, they tried to get me to pay $9 for like, Tito's or something when I definitely saw them pour New Amsterdam), and when I've made it a point to correct it, they've sneered and gotten quasi-catty. Go elsewhere, if you can.

What a fine, rare gem we found in Philly! We wanted to go dancing but with a twist and we sure found it here. It was a small wait to get in since it was a Saturday night and it was packed. But once we got in we were taken back to the 60's and 70's of groovy and funky vinyl records playing. Plus, a go go dancer grooving on a stage was a cool bonus. Although it was packed when we got in by the bar, the dance floor had space to boogie. We danced the rest of the night away until closing time. The people dancing next to us were really friendly. Such a chill spot to relax and enjoy good vibes. Can't wait to go back!

Laughable bar service. Aaron is so poor a service employee, even his mother can't be proud. Update: I spoke with bar owners who couldn't have been more gracious or apologetic. There's a bad apple behind the bar, but this is otherwise a cool scene.

Very cool go-go bar...not something you see everyday. They have delicious cocktails and a good selection of craft beer. The film playing on the wall throughout the night is pretty neat and great music!!! If you are in the mood for a snack, try their popcorn..it's pretty awesome!

When you walk in to The Trestle Inn, you are transported to the 60's. Lively music and go go dancers in the bar area and the dance area. The drinks are strong, so it is well worth the price. The staff is friendly and willing to suggest something for you if you're unsure of what to get. There is a cover charge of $5 the place gets crowded between 11:30-1 am (on a Saturday). There are tables and chairs along the walls and there are hooks to place your sweater or jacket.

The bar was randomly shut down due to the "fire marshal doing a surprise inspection". I started to walk back to the dance floor to grab my coat and wallet and a bouncer grabbed me with two hands and shoved me forcibly telling me to leave. With the help of my friends, I managed to get by him and grab my stuff. He was incredibly aggressive and scary, avoid this place at all cost. EDIT: The owner has taken action and fired the bouncer, named "Earl". He was polite and succinct in his message response to me. However, since reading through past reviews I have seen this was not an isolated incident, and has happened to other women in the past. So while I am relieved that no one else will have to experience what I did, my overall opinion and review remains. You make your own judgement call.

Just visited The Trestle Inn for the first time..Found it doing some "Yelp Deep Diving" and BOOM I found this Gem! Where to start? First of all, the lighting is perfect...I love love love dim lighting. The drinks are reasonably priced and the bartenders are great. They pour a great drink here...Next a little surprise we were not expecting...awesome bar snacks! We ordered nuts (They were great) then our favorite...Rosemary popcorn...Seriously tasty. Bonus the popcorn is only $1 during happy hour...another bonus...Happy hour goes till 8pm! & to top off this places awesomeness they have go go dancers late night! Highly recommend!

60s-style go go dancers, a menu of incredible cocktails priced well below the going rate in Center City, and a super cool rehabbed space? Hello, Trestle Inn, my new favorite place. We stopped by for a look around and a drink. Every expectation I had going in was met. The bar area and the larger room behind it are classy looking but not overly primped. There's glamour, with a little bit of an edge. Perfect, given the former life of the bar and the neighborhood. Not to be missed are the old school bar snacks (pigs in a blanket!) and the section of the menu devoted to whiskey sours. Get over there and make some friends before the place has a line out the door every weekend.

uhhhh idk i don't really make reviews but i felt like i should throw my 2¢ in for this one.. cool bar and brings something different, if you wanna pay $20 for a well drink be my guest but if not you can get one just as strong if not stronger down in the gayborhood with a similar ambiance. kinda just seems classist but to each their own EDIT: after the owners reply i'll still say $20 for a double is pretty steep. majority of places you visit will charge $15 max and not to mentioned it was served in 2oz glass and not an 8oz for a double so that just kinda seems unacceptable that a double is more than twice the amount of a normal well drink ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The Trestle is the only place that plays my favorite dance music all the time. Seriously. Motown, funk, and R&B circa 1970. Live performances of said genres, notably featuring James Brown, are projected onto one of the walls in the joint, bringing everyone back to a time when it was acceptable to shoot up in a bar bathroom and pass out in the street. They don't go for that so much anymore as they do dancing and drinks, but the spirit is the same, baby! Every time get into this place, I want to dance. And also get drunk. It helps that I'm good friends with one of the go-go dancers. So, Yelp friends, please remember to tip! These girls literally dance 12-16 hours per week in short-break or no-break shifts. Order everything. Their whiskey sours are legit, with foamed egg white and all. Their beer selection is great. I rarely order any bar bites, but they do the job and won't end your journey on the Oregon trail. There's so much about this place that can't quite be captured in words, so go there. You will love it. Or you will think it's weird, because you grew up suburban, and all the music is stuff you've never really heard of. Deal with it. As for you, Trestle, you've come a long way from the lonely looking titty bar on the wrong side of Vine Street that I thought I'd never end up in growing up. Guess we're all learning some new tricks, aren't we?

Knowing how perfectly shady and out of the box the old Trestle Inn used to be (in the good although "I hope I don't get scabies from here" kind of way - http://www.yelp.com/biz/j-and-j-trestle-inn-philadelphia-3), I was immediately intrigued that the newer owners intended to revamp it while remaining faithful the the good parts of the old incarnation. And after a few visits I have found more than enough reasons to marvel over its wonders! Outside the Trestle Inn is as unassuming as its ever in. But upon entry your quickly drawn to video wall that channels images of huge Bettie Page pinups, the occasional gogo dancer (some from Peek-A-Boo Revue!), a bar fully loaded with beer and whiskey, and other such fancies! The beer selection is definitely impressive, but Trestle is very much a cocktail bar kind of element; especially if whiskey is your pleasure. It's very rarely mine, and cocktail ingredients like raw egg are things that I'd generally say hell no to. yet Trestle's whiskey sours are easily the best in the city and manage to draw even me in, especially the Raw Egg filled classic. All the prices are reasonable for what you get, and the Inn has a slamming Happy Hour (that has been available on Saturday before, even if the website says otherwise?)! When it comes down to it the only flaw I find with the menu is the fact that its "burger" is a meatloaf sandwich that scares me! They could also do without the pickled eggs of Trestle Inn yesteryear, even if I do admire them for hanging onto tidbits like them. But the menu is a fabulous revamp of retro comfort foods like deviled eggs, pigs in a blanket, green bean casserole, pot pie, and more. And the selection that I've sampled have been spot on.

So incredibly rude. Signs on the bar stated $5 cathouse punches from 10-11. My friend's drinks were full price on his receipt and when he mentioned the drink special bartender said "well, it's supposed to be 11-12!" He ripped the paper out of the sign and never apologized or honored the special. That was a difference of $9 after 3 drinks. Ironically, our uber driver leaving there mentioned that he picked up people last week with a similar complaint. Will never go back. Update: Owner responded to this promptly and fairly. Very apologetic and offered a refund, which was much appreciated.

I love The Trestle Inn. Full disclosure, it definitely has its issues; the bathroom being in the main hall between the bar and the dance floor/back room quickly devolves into a hassle of a situation, the close quarters can tend to make people get a little grumpy, and once crowded it can be difficult to get a drink. Ideally, you have a large enough group that you can sort of make your own little space or a small enough group that it isn't necessary because the place fills up pretty quickly. But despite all of this, I love it. I love their classic whiskey sours as well as some of their other cocktails (Black Power). I love the music and the Go-Go club vibe and I wish their bathrooms would go back to their days of being plastered with pulp fiction covers. I love to dance and a lot of places that have "dancing" are more about looking cool. Here the grab bag of people dance and look like they're having fun doing it. So go looking to dance and drink whiskey and know that it'll get crowded, and hot, and you'll probably get at least a little bit of something spilled on you at some point; and enjoy the heck out of it anyway!

Interesting.... I don't know how else to describe it. The Fat Pussy was delicious and gave me a very quick buzz to start off Halloween night. Edit: Oops! Got the drink name wrong. Someone else ordered it for me and that's what they said it was called! Haha whoops! I did think the name was a bit dirty!! Fast Pussycat!! Can't help but giggle now!