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Fringe Bar, Philadelphia, PA

Fringe Bar

4.6
4.6
137 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Set on the Delaware River waterfront and located inside a historical riverfront pumping station, Fringe Bar is Philadelphia’s newest experiential, active fun space. As the latest addition to the FringeArts campus hub, the newly renovated bar and restaurant provide a highly versatile venue for unforgettable experiences year round. Dine indoors and enjoy our soulful pub cuisine featuring snacks and bites alongside an array of eclectic and funky beverage options enhanced by custom entertainment ranging from jazz ensembles, to funk bands, to cabaret, and more. Dining experiences are further accentuated by the soaring views of the Delaware River and Benjamin Franklin Bridge in our industrial-chic space directly adjacent to FringeArts’ renowned state-of-the-art 220 seat theater. Outdoors is Haas Biergarten, which serves as a vibrant, plant filled space in the warmer months and an intimate, cozy space in the cooler months.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Beer Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kenneth Bush

Offers

  • Bottomless Mimosas

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM
    Join us every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-2pm for brunch and bottomless mimosas! Check out our menu at fringebarphilly.com.

What 137 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fringe Bar offers a lively, artsy atmosphere with a menu that shines for its gluten-free options. Highlights include the "amazing lamb gyro flatbread" and "friendly, attentive staff." Despite occasional slow service, the venue's vibrant ambiance and creative cocktails make it a great spot for pre-show dining or drinks by the river.

137 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server george was great! Drinks were good, different that what everyone typically serves. Food was delicious. I had the lemon pepper wet wings that had the lemon pepper flavor & then an extra kick. My friends ordered the pot pie & burgers and they both said it was great! I want to come back for brunch

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  2. Christy

    Philadelphia17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Girls brunch. Good food and they were easily able to accommodate our gluten-free party members. Cheese curds were great and a large portion to accommodate five girls. More than enough. Everyone enjoyed their egg dishes and the bacon was crispy. The burgers were tasty. The service was good and the atmosphere was fun.

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  3. Carolyn

    Philadelphia1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Not sure why this place has 4 stars. Food and service were subpar. Vegetables were intended to be grilled but was burnt, mashed potatoes are instant and taste like paste and the server seemed to not know what was being offered at the establishment. There is little to no seasoning/taste on anything and drinks are overpriced. The venue is decent but other than that I will not be returning.

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  4. Theresa

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing gluten free options. We came for brunch and fell in love with every menu item. We will be back!

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  5. Taylor VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The intimate vibe was amazing. Food 10/10. Service 10/10. I will definitely be back.

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  6. Tiara

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Cool restaurant to grab drinks and hang with friends. Great atmosphere. The food was not impressive and below average. Bland lemon pepper wings and not tasty entrees.

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  7. Jasmin

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It was alright. It was restaurant week but that is no excuse for the so so experience.

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  8. Jazzmin

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This waiter is high on some type of drugs white man, thin built with dark brown hair brushed to one side, about 5’10. Service was terrible not only to us but the whole section we were in. He came back to the table after talking our order he forgot it. He was scattered and twitchy. HE JUST GAVE ME THE WRONG TABLES CREDIT CARD BACK. Terrible I cannot believe. First time I been here and I’ll never be back. WAITER NAME WAS GEORGE.

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  9. turquoise

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great but the service during happy hour was really slow. I will go back because the happy hour food was really that good and worth the wait.

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  10. Steve

    Philadelphia77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect brunch service. Drinks were on time and I was able to substitute some items to avoid gluten. Service was timely and friendly. A great neighborhood place that I’m sure is even better in summer when their patio is open.

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Fringe Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 137 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Fringe Bar

140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2001

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Beer Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kenneth Bush
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