PHILADELPHIA: in the Fairmount section of the city you will find Urban Saloon, a pub that serves up a varied menu with 12 beer taps and over 60 bottles/cans. Their food menu has everything from hummus to a Philly cheesesteak, to a warm chocolate chip cookie skillet, and so much more! We sat at the dog friendly outdoor seating for a quick drink and enjoyed the ambiance of the area on a nice summer day.

Went the night before Thanksgiving, but I've been going to Urban since I moved to Philly 10 years ago. It has become one of my go-to bar since I've always lived nearby. Gives the feel and look of a saloon with the wooden furniture and panels. Lighting tends to stay somewhat dim and works with the vibe of the bar. Music usually plays later in the night and there are TVs all around with different games to watch. The bartenders are always great! Make amazing drinks, have great personality and definitely put in work - the bartender that was there Thanksgiving eve night looked like she was working the bar herself, but she was getting it done and still had good energy, interacted with people with a smile and made drinks/placed orders in good time. Again, drinks are always made well here and can be strong depending on what you order and if a bartender you know is trying to show extra love lol. The food is always pretty good. Standard bar options with a few specials every now and then. The portion sizes are generous - I ordered the Urban Sandwich that night and took half of it home because I was not expecting it to be as big as it was. If you are looking for a bar with good drinks, energetic yet chill vibe and some hood food options while in the Fairmount area, Urban is the place to go.

This is one of the biggest and most lively places to get a drink on the weekend in Fairmount. There's not very many options if you want to have a younger crowd with a little more energy without traveling to other areas of the city. The interior is cozy yet open, with seating available for large groups and fair prices on drinks. We didn't get food, so I can't comment on it, but service seemed fast for other tables despite how busy it was when we went.

This saloon/eatery/bar was across the street from Eastern State Penitentiary which we were visiting for a work event. Part 2 of the work event was meeting here for light apps and drinks. The pulled pork sliders were amazing that I will come back just for them. The staff was very friendly. I'll be back

Stopped in here after coming out of Eastern State Pen and we were starving so i guess youre first meal after getting out of prison always tastes great! This was my first trip to Philly so I insisted i had to do 2 things before leaving 1)Run up the Rocky steps and 2)Eat a cheesesteak. I checked off the Cheesesteak here and while i dont know how authentic it was it was really good. Very good quality steak, seasoned well with provolone and peppers. The roll was nice and crunchy and the fries were so hot i had to blow on them to eat,they were also very crispy . I also got a Blood Orange Margarita that was very good with its chili lime salt crusted glass Gina got the Chicken Nachos and declared them the best nachos shes ever had! The place was really crowded as it was a football Sunday and pretty loud which was to be expected but a tad upsetting when the loud crowd roar was because the Phillies walked off my beloved Mets! Service was good as well.

Decent neighborhood spot and hangout, gets pretty packed on the weekends. The food is pretty decent if you're hungry, and they have a decent drink list. They also have some outdoor seating as well. Thanks

Urban Saloon was just fine. Nothing to write home about unfortunately. We had just gotten done visiting the Eastern State Penitentiary and this was right across the street which made it super convenient. There was a Penn State football game happening, so it was pretty loud in there, but not to the point our meal was interrupted or unenjoyable. I went solely for food and bevvies, so I think that's why my rating falls a bit lower. I'm adding 4 stars, because as a "saloon" I think it's deserving. If you're looking for a place to watch a game with decent eats, it fits the profile. If you're going for a great meal, it leaves a little to be desired and would probably be a 3 star in that respect. My favorite thing was the soft pretzels! They were great with beer cheese, once I stirred the lukewarm film back into incorporation. The pretzels themselves were soft, warm and buttery! I also got the Philly Cheesesteak spring rolls. The spring rolls themselves were quite good. They were more of an egg roll than a spring roll but they were crispy and cheesy. It came with a cherry pepper ketchup which I assumed would be on the side. I don't like ketchup so no biggie. Sadly it was drizzled on the plate and unavoidable but it was okay. I didn't really like this but that was to be expected, and I didn't get any indication of cherry pepper. My friend however validated my distaste for the condiment, it didn't pair well. I think some kind of Thai chili sauce would absolutely elevate these to new heights. My friend got the Buffalo chicken mac and cheese and it looked great! Service was friendly but kind of slow overall. No big deal during a busy Saturday.

My friend and I initially went to Jack's Firehouse and left after seeing their limited menu. While at Jack's, we quickly checked out Urban Saloon's menu on our phones and saw a lot more food options, so we walked over next door and sat at one of their outdoor tables. Urban Saloon was weirdly quiet for a Sunday afternoon. As I browsed the menu, I couldn't help noticing the variety of bourbons and whiskeys they have. While I wasn't planning on drinking any whiskey then, I was still very impressed. My friend and I both found something we wanted to eat from Urban Saloon's menu and kicked back a few beers as we waited for our food. Finally, our food came. I was so hungry that I scarfed down my Cubano sandwich, which was delicious. The tator tots that came with my sandwich were fresh and piping hot too. My friend also enjoyed her brisket sandwich. I can't believe I've been sleeping on Urban Saloon all this time.