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The Butcher Bar, Philadelphia, PA

The Butcher Bar

4.5
4.5
1562 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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The Butcher Bar

4.5
$30 and under
American
Center City

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
BUTCHER BAR—the latest restaurant from the crew that brought you Varga Bar, Mercato and Valanni.
We invite you to our restaurant that playfully celebrates “meat lovers and comfort foods” complimented with a bar featuring 16 beers on tap, 6 draft wines, and a whiskey-based cocktail program. Brunch is offered all weekend and Lunch is available Wed-Fri. Book your next business dinner, happy hour or birthday in our year round patio.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Beer Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 563-6328
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We are available for special events and private parties.

Experiences

  • Lunch at Butcher Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for lunch every Wed-Fri, 11:30am-3pm. Our open kitchen invites guests to 'Meat, Drink & Be Merry' while tapping into Butcher Bar’s beverage menu, featuring 16 beers on tap 6 draught wines, 13 options for wines by-the-glass.

What 1,562 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Butcher Bar offers a "fun atmosphere" with terrific food and cocktails, making it perfect for lively gatherings. Notable menu items include "delicious" charcuterie and "perfect" octopus. The staff, including servers like Mamadou and Helen, are praised for being "attentive" and "courteous." Despite occasional noise, the "friendly and welcoming" vibe keeps diners returning.

1,562 Reviews
  1. Lady Jaime

    Orlando

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We recently visited Butcher Bar and had a great time. Our bartender was very attentive and made some excellent recommendations for drinks, which we thoroughly enjoyed. We had a few people in our group, and we also ordered some appetizers. The appetizers were quite good and complemented our drinks well. Overall, the atmosphere was pleasant, making it a nice spot for a relaxed evening out. We had a positive experience and would definitely consider coming back.

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  2. Gina

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and fun menu! Intimate setting! Wanted to experience Yule bar but it was too crowded.

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  3. Lisa

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it there! Great food and service! The patio is exceptionally nice this year! Nicely done!!

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  4. andrew

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the outdoor, heated patio room. When I'm in Philly for business, I commonly take clients there. Relaxed atmosphere and able to have conversations without yelling. Great whiskey selection too.

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  5. Carolyn

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another hidden gem in Philadelphia. Everything was great! Food was amazing... well seasoned. Waitress Helen was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu. We will definitely be back.

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  6. Lawrence

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Jules was a great server. Food was solid. Not too noisy

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  7. Dr. Nick

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent with the service to match. Highly recommend

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  8. James

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Everything was absolutely perfect

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  9. Michael

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and nice cozy ambience. It was a little noisy, but not too bad.

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  10. Shala

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Went as a walk in around 11:45/12n. Hostess stated they did not have any open tables and were not serving food at the bar. Made a reservation for 1:10p or so. Came back 5mins before reservation and she said to wait at the bar that to our surprise was serving food. Bartender was super cool. Waited another 15mins then went to check on a table. She then seated us in the main area full of open tables. Waited for 10mins before we saw our waiter. The waiter was actually very nice and personable. Food was fine. Overall 1st experience was not that great, would not necessarily recommend.

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The Butcher Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 1562 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of The Butcher Bar restaurant

The Butcher Bar

4.5
$30 and under
American
Center City

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Butcher Bar

2034 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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