228 Bar, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Barbecue Restaurant Details

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I had an absolutely terrific night here last Wednesday!
The quick notes:
-Smoker friendly, so if you're not down with second hand smoke this isn't the place for you.
-Close to Old City Philly Hostel (

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If the guy with glasses that seems like a burn out is behind the bar I advise using cash. I was in with a friend we each ordered a yuengling and a shot. Bill should have been around 20 bucks. We werent even there a half hour it was our final stop as I was in town visiting. The bar tender made a mistake and I brought it to his attention while there. After being fed some crap that he couldnt generate a new receipt with the proper amount, I was assured I wouldn't be charged the $93.24 bill I was given. Well low and behold i check my statement today to see a purchase for $93.24 guess those were the most expensive beers I've ever had. F$%k this place that only has popularity because of a television show and cant hire competent bar tenders. At least you made my decision of relocating to Philly easier; I'm not.

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A pretty solid bar. It isn't very large so hopefully you get a seat at the bar when you go. Definitely a nice place to stop by for a few drinks. If you're looking for a nice dive bar than this is your place. If you feel like going to a bigger bar than this isn't. The bartenders are nice and the people who visit it are interesting characters.

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Drink glasses are dirty, smells like smoke inside. Expensive prices. Really rundown.

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It is irritating to see the Internet a voice to people who have PROBABLY NEVER been to this bar. Yes, we get it, Paddy's in Philadelphia. Quit effing up the review system. Or better yet, write a review for Cheers in Boston.

Truthfully this bar is a dumpy smokers haven. If you get stuck with your pretentious friends in Old City it may not be a bad choice for a place to slip off to for a beer and a shot. Otherwise expect a rundown smoky dive bar. It is what it is.