Varga Bar

Great American comfort food with a twist... plus 22 American craft beers on draft... cocktails and wine available also.

8 / 10
260
ratings
  • Phone

    (215) 627-5200

  • Website

    vargabar.com

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  • Type

    Gastropub

Address

941 Spruce St (at S 10th St) Philadelphia , PA 19107 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 89


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Rick Castaldi

Great american craft beer selection that are half price during their 4-6pm happy hour mon-sat. One of the best bars for food whether it be an app, burger or entree special and great outdoor seating !

Eater

Fantastic Brussels sprouts , veggie burger and mac and cheese ... Don't sleep on dessert either, cereal ice creams are a perfect end to dinner . [Eater 38 Member] Read more

Philadelphia Magazine

Varga Bar has a lobster pot for two for $36.50 including jumbo lump crab-stuffed Maine lobster , clams , mussels , jumbo shrimp , scallops , chorizo sausage , potatoes , corn on the cob, and garlic bread . Read more

Rob McGowan

A pin-up girl themed spot with American craft beers , craft cocktails , and comfort food .

Brandy Bones

Everything! Varga has the best bar food in philly. My favorites: wings , ribeye cheesesteak , sliders , and any of their seasonal salads .

Philadelphia Magazine

The pinup girls on the ceiling are like muses swirling round the heads of good drinkers; the black-and-white Deco styling makes you feel classy even if you’re drinking merlot with an ice cube in it.

Raj Sarma

Generally a good selection of beers on tap . The Kobe sliders are excellent and I recommend them highly.

Mike

Awesome atmosphere! Make sure you say what's up to Rich the bartender . Come check it out they tapped the MAD ELF KEG !

Gary Noe

The food and drinks are awesome. Seating outside is plenty as well as inside seating. Service was very prompt.

Jourdan Jones

The kobe beef sliders are one of a kind. They also have a great selection of drinks. They do not take reservations and it is busy on the weekends.

Lisa Herron

Exceptional Bloody Mary !! Had me at a bacon wrapped olive . Chris the Bartender is a Rockstar!!!

Michelle M

The ribs are a must! The cheddar grits are delicious, as well . And of course the jumbo lump crab/cheese fries ! Yummm

DrinkPhilly.com

Well , during their happy hour everything is 1/2 off...which means you can get fantastic craft beer on draft for $3. Three. Dollars. Just do it. Also tap More Info for our full review of this joint! Read more

Amortya Ray

Came here for brunch on a rainy Sunday because the place across the street had a 2 hot wait. The Kobe burger was excellent.

Cathy Henry

Great little local restaurant in Old City Philly

Visit Philly

Varga fills 20+ taps with a collection of unusual, American-made beers . Highlights include Founder’s Backwoods Bastard, Russian River Damnation, Rogue Imperial Pilsner and Flying Fish Cask .

Joe Ulrich

Get to know everyone! Jess, Patrick, Kerry, et al are awesome! Big Ruch behind the bar knows what you want before you even order!!!

Ben Chapman

Try the Banana Pancakes - Banana pancakes at Varga Bar badass best beer brunch . #pbw2013 @vargabar @phillybeerweek

Emily Cashin

Lump crab meat cheese fries are addictive. Try the "Brussels and Mussels " dishes for some low-carb options.

Plumfare

#ConfessionNight, we love the Jumbo Lump Crab Cheese Fries at @VargaBar ! Congrats on being featured in Philly on our app.

Philadelphia Magazine

One of the classiest vibes you'll find drinking in Philadelphia that still maintains a comfy , down to earth feel. Read more

The Feast

Evan Turney is a bar snack maestro. We love the Brussels Sprouts and the Sliders . But, don't leave without eating the Eskimo Pie . Read more

Steve Cizzle

Excellent brunch and wonderful service. Try the tomato bisque with crab meat special if they have it!

Denis Mahon

Do yourself a favor and get the cauliflower and lobster soup while you can.

Meg Hutchins

Great food, drinks and atmosphere. Favorite bar in Philly .

Mark Dunaway

Don't forget to read the fine print or the 'P.S.' on the menu or you might miss something really good!

Chris Moore

Classier than nearby South Street, low key . Good tap list .

Lance Lacoff

Best onion rings I've ever had. Great bar food

Nicole Z

Fish tacos were delicious, as were the fries .

Rob Lendler

Great beer selection . Good food too.

ZAIRE DURANT-YOUNG

Take advantage of the amazing, early happy hour (4-6) with 1/2 price drafts of great craft beers ! Read more

Scott Cooper

Great beers and friendly staff !

Michele G Rogers

Buck a shuck oysters & best beer happy hour in the city .

Christian K.

Amazing beers on draft . Try the Nebraska Black Betty, great Russian Imperial Stout ...

Mike Basile

Try some beer you've never had during the 4-6 happy hour . At half price you can't go wrong!

Lore Benavent

Good ambience, good for happy hour .

Ben Chapman

Try the Banana Pancakes - Amazing pancakes ! #foodie #pancakes #pbw #philly

Devin Spain

Great food, great service, great beer ....I've got nothing else

Nick G-M

Nice selection of craft brews .

Jeremy S.

Great turkey burger ????????

Chefs Feed

Monica Glass, chef of Clio (Boston), eats here on her nights off. She loves the Duck confit chicken wings . Read more

Todd A Williams

Unique craft beer selection .

Ryan Warrender

The jumbo lump crab fries are a must.

Chaithong Pula

Wonderfull and fantastic!

Amy Jackson

Onion rings are very good.

ZAIRE DURANT-YOUNG

Great happy hour . Exceptional draft selection ! Read more

Damien F.

Victory is taking over Varga bar tonight. Every tap, special brews you will not find anywhere else

Robert McDonald

The wings tasted great.

Philadelphia Magazine

"Day or night, Varga is always a solid choice."

The N Crowd

There is one delicious burger here. Try it!

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