The Plough and the Stars

The Plough and the Stars is a pub Center City East Philadelphia located in United States.

8 / 10
213
ratings
  • Phone

    (215) 733-0300

  • Website

    ploughstars.com

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    plougholdcity

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  • Type

    Pub

Address

123 Chestnut St (at 2nd St) Philadelphia , PA 19106 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 64


Keywords:

fireplaces beer shepherd's pie seafood dancing happy hour specials music great value chicken curry casual desserts Irish coffee coffee outdoor seating eggs benedict trendy brownies ribs good for singles brunch food
Kristiana Colandrea

I found this place on accident and am so so glad I did! The food is UNBELIEVABLE !! The Guinness Casserole and Shepard's Pie are hands down the two best dishes you will ever eat!

Ricardo Seixas

Great music and environment! Tables outside in the summer, awesome fireplace inside for the winter ;)

Philly.com

Plough & the Stars consistently pours one of the best Guinness pints in town and the rich and hearty shepherd's pie will stick in your mind as well as on your ribs . Read more

Joseph Headley

New quizzo starts Monday 9pm, $100 first prize, happy hour specials during game. If you like trivia check it out!

Visit Philly

Be sure to check out the menu of traditional Irish pub fare including fish and chips , Guinness casserole and Irish-style curry . Read more

Brian Witt

Bloody Mary's are really good. Quality Irish breakfast at all times. Play most major football (soccer ) games.

David Rosenbloom

Love the sausage rolls and the UK beer selection . Not a bad place to watch the game either; they have a big projector screen on the wall.

Olessya K

Absolutely fantastic, perfectly proportioned eggs Benedict with lump crab meat and bloody Mary "with a kick" ♡

Mary Denisova

Nice place inside and outside. Sitting in the sun, enjoying food and drinks, watch people running from one place to another. The only minus is noisy busses...

StephenShamrocks84

A great name that represents the struggles, but thats it, a wee bit Lace Curtain Irish for me, actually a lot of lace curtain for me, ill tale Paddys on 2nd and Race comparable to the btgm of titanic

James Weber

Awesome food, great staff !! Weather your eating inside or outside the atmosphere is on of the best in Old City .

Jahy Tse

Fish and Chips . Wings , there buffalo sauce is awesome. Grab a loaf of the soda bread to go.

Fred Wiesinger

What an awesome menu. Ham and Cabbage to Rack of Lamb . And the beer selection . Needless to say , I'll be back soon.

Jennifer Havey

Quiet during the day, but definitely picks up at night. Friendly bartender . Be sure to get the Evil Eye IPA while they still have it!

Kirk

Guinness casserole was very good. The sauce along with the beef and mashed potatoes superb

Robert Silverman

Nice ambiance marred only by a ginormous plasma screen. I didn't come here to watch TV . The service was good but not particularly friendly . The Guiness Casserole was scrumptious though.

Elisa Shore

Best fireplace in town !

Lore Benavent

Check out the fireplace in winter time.

MyPhillyAlive

Look for John Joe the bartender.. Great Scottish bartender . Tell him Jeff sent you. Also, good Irish bands every Friday night.

Lauren Crossley

If you don't mind a lot of people around you and you want to listen to good music this is the place to be! Or if your celebrating a birthday because they announce your name over and over and dedicate

Mateus

I suggest the Irish sausage , very good apteizer!

Kaitlyn Pezik

sat outside for drinks. great, friendly service and awesome ambiance

Philly C.

Food is amazing! Definitely gonna try the rest of the menu next time.

Andres Reyes

Check out their weekly schedule for great live music !

Mice

Amazing duck , fantastic steak and nice beer

Erin

Magners on tap and a fire in the fireplace . Great place to step in from the rain.

Shahrzad Shams

Baily’s Irish coffee + a scoop of Ice Cream makes a nice afternoon treat :)

MyPhillyAlive

Look for JohnJoe. One of the best & most friendliest bartenders around.

Ethan Kavanagh

Fantastic food and a nice pint of harp ????????????????????????

Maria Alday

Good music , decent drinks! It gets really crowded on saturday nights...

Bill Nolan

Say hi to John Joe the bartender . He's one of the best in the city .

Sue B

The address is 123 Chestnut St but the entrance is well up 2nd St, close to the parking garage .

Meghan Burek

If you go in the wintertime, there is a cozy fireplace !!

Visit Philly

Bring your own instrument to join in Sunday evening traditional Irish jam sessions. Read more

Dan Monbourquette

Mussels , Smoked Salmon , Pork Tenderloin !!!

Melody

The bartender is so friendly and helpful.

Matt Haynes

Good food. Julianna is a great host.

Donna

Best chicken curry !

Chad Smalley

Great staff , and the food here is truly exceptional.

Ryan G

good place for drinks and music...definitely happy hour and sports bar

Mike Straub

Great food and music !

Blaggards

Great craic and the BEST food in Philly!

Maria Alday

I don't remember what was good because I was really drunk!

Michael B

Very crowded and never any specials, but the awesome music makes up for it!

CheckOutJared

Come weekends to dance if you don't mind fratty dudes

@TopTenJesus /

They get stupid people laid by jacking the volume through the roof so you can't hear anyone talk - works I guess...

Puneet Sandhu

Try the Olde City Iced Tea--really good!

Mary

Battered Sausages

Maurice Howell

Try the ipa It's awesome

Theresa Farrell

Well put together music blows!

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