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Downey's Restaurant

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526 S Front St (at Front St and South St)
Philadelphia, PA 19147

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(215) 625-9500
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Best

Great local Irish pub, complete with real locals and real Irish folks. We come here on Sunday nights for the casual vibe, frosty Smithwicks, and kick-ass steak sandwiches. Comfy c...

Worst

I stopped there on a recent Wednesday evening...I sat at the bar to eat & drink. The bar was only half full, but it took the bartender, a middle aged man, about 10 minutes to app...

Great local Irish pub, complete with 6/5/2012

Great local Irish pub, complete with real locals and real Irish folks. We come here on Sunday nights for the casual vibe, frosty Smithwicks, and kick-ass steak sandwiches. Comfy cozy pubby goodness. more

""There I was, stranded near in 5/25/2012

""There I was, stranded near in Philadelphia without a car, hungry, accompanied by a hungry, impatient girlfriend, surrounded by Asian cuisine, which we weren't quite feeling. And what's that? An Irish pub? That serves real Irish food? SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY."" more

good job 5/4/2012

mon123 Good Irish pub to grab a pint and a shot of whiskey. more

Nice 4/18/2012

Great food, knowledgeable, attentive staff. This one of our best dining experiences. We'll be back more

good and fast service. 4/9/2012

Have not really gone here to get drunk, but I have eaten here on many occasions. Great food and a really nice owner. more

Overall good experience. 3/16/2012

Went on a Saturday night. Wasn't really busy. The waitress was nice. The food was good and had large portion sizes. Overall good experience. First Irish place I have been too that had a pizza oven. Saw this place on TV on a makeover show. more

We love Downey's! 2/13/2012

We love Downey's! Best food, best service, best atmosphere. We come every other week. Can't stay away! more

Definitely Downey's 2/8/2012

Great place! Definitely nice for a group outing or family time. It has a fun atmosphere to relax, the service is pleasant, and the food can't be beat. I don't always come to Downey's, but when I do I can count on a good time. more

WONDERFUL SERVICE! 1/24/2012

Great food, good prices, WONDERFUL SERVICE! So nice and hospitable. more

Perfect 1/18/2012

The food was good, and the service was very good. Even though it was busy, our server was courteous and attentive. Our food was perfect and everything was on time - the service was so good, it may as well have been just us. They really started our evening off well. more

We will definitely be coming back. 1/10/2012

Paul is awesome. Prices are reasonable. We had ribs and they were just perfect in taste. We will definitely be coming back. more

Great food and service as usual. 1/6/2012

Haven't really gone here to get drunk,but, I have eaten here on many occasions. Great food and a really nice owner. more

Everything Was Quite Delicious 12/29/2011

The house balsamic vinaigrette was quite delicious. Our waitress was wonderful. The potato skins were very good and they had just the right amount of toppings. more

Love Coming Here! 12/21/2011

A lovely meal at the right price! Thank you for being in our neighbor hood. I love coming here! more

Be Good or Be Gone 12/6/2011

There is a reason that I'm a regular here. It starts with the location- it's really the anchor of South Street (one of the funkier parts of Philly). George (the tall grey haired man perched on the ice box behind the bar) is not only the best bartender in Philly, he's in the running for best in the world. JImmy Duffy's Tuesday night quizzo is always entertaining. The regulars provide the pub with true Philly character. It is not unusual to run into a local sports figure or two on any given night (sometimes they may even be dancing the bar top!) The food is excellent and there's a daily happy hour buffet from 5 to 7. See ya there. Be good or be gone. more

Abnormally Fun Occasion 11/30/2011

I came in here thinking 2-3 stars maximum and expecting it to be the same typical off Irish pub that I've grown to hate (and in a lot of ways it was). But it was Big Dan's birthday bash so l decided to come anyway. And in the end it made for a much better time than expected. Don't get this review wrong, on a normal night, who knows how it could have turned out. But maybe it was the Black & Blue's talking, or maybe it was the Snake Bites. Or maybe it was the parting shot of tequila, and the fact that Big Dan rolled in with a beautiful posse of karaoke singing ladies (actually that one is an incentive anywhere :D). Or maybe it was just the fact that the karaoke night was pretty freaking awesome, and that plenty of people in the crowd gave props for a job well sung. But whatever the reason Downey's delivered one abnormally fun occasion. more

A Great Evening Out 11/22/2011

I went to Downey's last night after not having been for many years. I was very pleasantly surprised that my old stomping grounds still have the same look and feel I remembered. The food was top notch, the service was excellent and the karaoke was a lot of fun. We went for dinner and ended up spending the entire evening there until well after midnight. Usually way past my bedtime on a work night but well worth being tired today. A great evening out. Highly recommended. more

Definitely Going Back 11/17/2011

Met some friends for drinks last weekend and was surprised at the negative reviews on here. Decent beer prices and surprisingly good food. The service was great, our waitress was a sweetheart and made sure none of us had an empty glass. All in all we had a good time and would definitely go back. more

They Deserve Every Star 11/15/2011

I've been here many times. The food is really good- huge portions! So for the price, you get leftovers or can split the meal. Stick to appetizers if you're not that hungry. Even the sandwiches are huge. They have beer specials during games. The staff is always super friendly and helpful. If you have kids, I'd go during the day or early evening. They have tables next to open windows for an outdoor feel and people watching. more

Great Atmosphere, Excellent Service, Wonderful Food 8/22/2011

This restaurant is at one of the best locations in Philly. At the corner of Front and South with an amazing view of the water and Penns Landing. The balcony is the place to be on a nice night. I was here last week and was very happy with the entire evening. We were greeted warmly by the hostess and the new manager, the server was very attentive, the food and drinks were excellent. The whole evening was well paced. We were never rushed nor ignored. It was a great dining experience and then when we went downstairs to head out we got caught in the karaoke of the evening and ended up staying another 2 hours at the bar downstairs. What a treasure on South Street. I recommend this very highly. Very casual and relaxed. more
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Editorial
  • Irish pub in the heart of Philadelphia serves traditional Irish and American fare for brunch, lunch and dinner.

  • 2/26/2007 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon. - Sun. 11am - 2am
  • Payments: Discover, American Express, Visa, Master Card, Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Center City East, Center City
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