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Dandelion's "Dog Bar" - The Dandelion, Philadelphia, PA

The Dandelion

4.7 (8294)
$30 and under
Gastro Pub
124 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 102 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
London's culinary revolution comes to Philadelphia with this unique gastro-pub. Cozy rooms and intimate bars create a storied, Old World aura, while updated seasonal takes on British food make up the menu. In keeping with tradition, our casks and tap craft beers are always rotating and classic family-style roasts are served on Sundays.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, English, British
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chloe Johnson
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Cross street
    18th and Sansom
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 8,294 people are saying

The Dandelion reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Most Booked

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dandelion offers an enchanting British pub experience with "amazing food," "great atmosphere," and "excellent service." Its diverse menu, featuring standout items like "rabbit pie" and "fish and chips," caters to various dietary preferences. The charming decor and attentive staff make it "a true treasure for locals and visitors alike."
8,294 Reviews
  1. Carol VIP

    Toronto / Ontario26 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s a cute quaint restaurant not meant for elderly due to old stairs. Maybe that is why our waitress kept forgetting the bread basket which she mentioned 3 times and later never showed up with it. She also misinformed us about a drink we ordered. Crab cakes tasted like a frozen processed dish, everything was subpar except for the carrots. The rabbit pie tastes like chicken, the lamb sheppard pie was decent and the duck ragu was not bad. Mains don’t come with any veggies fyi. Waitress also brought the wrong dessert but luckily the banoffee dessert was prob the best thing on the menu. I think it must be a great restaurant for Philly standards.

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  2. Kenneth VIP

    Philadelphia County1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good felt that it was very dark in the room. Waiter was not good very inattentive not helpful at all.

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  3. ann

    Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate here twice on a recent trip to Philly. The bar/pub area is where we sat both times. Great vibe. Great service from both bartenders Friday and Saturday nights and our server Dante ! The food is amazing. Fish and chips are outstanding. Crisp not greasy at all - cod super fresh! We also had the dandelion salad which was perfect. The second night we had the tandoori chicken which is just simply amazing. Tender and a perfectly flavored blend of Indian spices with a dash of English conservativeness! We also had the artichoke risotto which was creamy to perfection . Both nights we licked plates clean !! Will definitely come again !!

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  4. Christine VIP

    New York City30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Dandelion is a neat place with lots of levels/floors and unique decor in each room. Definitely a lively place with great food.

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  5. Joe VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly and courteous staff, a comfortable place to be.

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  6. Anthony VIP

    Columbus13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and fantastic food and drinks! Service was outstanding

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  7. travis

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and cask beer. Identical to any pub in London.

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  8. Cindy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service, very tasty. Fish and chips were stellar. Everything was very good! It got very loud.

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  9. Gerald VIP

    Philadelphia County421 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Deviled eggs - bangers and mash - an imperial pint of an IPA - what could be better?

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  10. patricia

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, service and food. Always a great time!

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FAQs

The Dandelion offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 558-2500.

The Dandelion is rated 4.7 stars by 8294 OpenTable diners.

The Dandelion does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 102 times today
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124 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    18th and Sansom
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, English, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chloe Johnson
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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