Barristers Bar & Grille

CCRES was on the money. The food here has gone down hill as well as the service. So now that it is a place for bigots as well I won't be going back.

I decided to give Barristers a try and was really looking forward it. My buddy and I sat at the bar and ordered the large nachos and two beers. The nachos came....lame! Who still uses cheez wiz? They were obviously using a bargain brand chips and dumped the cheese on top. The plate was cold and so were the chips. Can't anyone make good nachos in this city. The bartender was busy with couple of drunk patrons. He had a quick fuse and threw them out. After they left, he called them faggotts! Come on, this is 2008 in Philadelphia not Alabama. Couldn't he find another way to deal with his frustration without offending everyone sitting at the bar. I asked about the dart board, but it is placed in such a spot that is inconvenient to play. There are tables in the way and people would have to be moved to play a game. Besides having bad food and an offensive atmosphere, Barristers looks like it could have potential. Maybe another night, another time. Can't say I will give it another try for a little while.

If you live in Philly, and have not yet been to barristers, you are missing out. Barristers is a sports bar, that is a great time for both the sports and non-sports fans (me)! with all of the stuffy/obnoxious bars in the city, I find Barristers to be a break from the norm (and a breath of fresh air). The staff is super friendly (they actually know their customers names), the environment upbeat, and the food is by far the best bar food in the city (definitely try the chix cheese steak). Without fail, I always have enjoyable evenings at Barristers. Definitely an A+++

Long overdue for this town/Neighborhood. An elegant yet casually fun sports themed bar. Great flat screen tv's and two beautiful floors. Finally a place where you can hang out in Rittenhouse Square and not worry about kiddies or wannabees. Amazing bar food and great beer, alcohol selection with great specials all the time. Cool, fun staff and good looking crowds. Jukeboxes, darts and even a great pool table. One stop shopping for Center City fun! Hooray!!!

Where the beautiful people go to watch a game. Barristers is a classy version of a sports bar. The first departure from your traditional sports bar is the great food...one of the best NY Strips in the city. Even though they show any game you want to see, the real draw is the fun crowd on Friday and Saturday nights. If you haven't been, you should check this place out.