Dawson Pub Reviews

Can't say enough great things about this place, one of the best hidden gems in Manayunk!

Great little place with amazing daily happy hour 5 pm to 7 pm half priced drafts and appetizers.

Nice local bar, good for a quick pint with a decent selction of beers. Friendly staff

This is a great neighborhood bar. Wednesday nights are open mic, and it's always a good time.

Bartender was attentive even though it was a slow Tuesday night. My friend forgot his umbrella but the bartender ran out of the bar with the umbrella in tow before we were too far away. I expect this kind of service from chick-fil-a so I was pleasantly surprised. Thank you kind young female poc bartender who deserves a raise. We will be back because of you.

Great little pub for live music and friendly people!

One the hidden jewels of the city. Rotating craft beer list curated by the owner. Always something new. See national & local bands play Wed-Sat most weeks. Even some Sundays & Mondays. They also have award winning bbq one weekend a month. Half price drafts for happy hour 7 days a week between 5&7pm. Great vegetarian options on the daily menu as well as killer sweet potato fries. Yum.

My favorite bar in Philly. Great food, beer, and even better staff and prices! Add lots of live music, and a friendly neighborhood vibe, what more could you ask for!

the Open Mic seems a party for a few friends that leaves everybody else last on the list. It should be first come first served but it's not. Ant that's not very fair.

Great music, great place to chill and have a good beer, they have a great selection. Bartenders are cool and down to earth. Food is good as well. Wednesday open mic for all the up and coming artists in the area. Monthly BBQ around the middle of the month which is award winning =)

Provides good music on the weekends. Prices of food and beer are also reasonable.

Live musical frequently, loyal regulars, food till midnight, great beer selection. Love it

Hands down, the best place in Manayunk for real beer and live music!

The music was great, the service at this place is abysmal. It was ridiculously crowded which is fine, but there was only one bartender for the first 40 minutes that we were standing 2 rows deep at the bar. Don't bring too much cash with you. This establishment doesn't seem to want your money.

Very nice place. Food is great. Owner is a very nice person. He has good entertainment. The great whatever is a terrific band.

Great, low-key dive/music venue. Wednesday night open mics are legit - always seems to attract a good crowd with a lot of talent.

Great place to see talented local musicians (Tabla Rasa pictured), get some gastro pub fare, and choose from a giant selection of craft beers. Also have a quaint patio area with outside seating available. Street parking is possible, but is largely a crapshoot, better off taking a taxi or walking.

Daesonsnis a hidden Jem in the Wissahickon Section on Philadelphia.
A corner bar that used to be a dive bar until about 10 years ago whennit was renovated. Dawson's is a corner bar with an intimate feel. Yet they host world class musical acts thanks to owner Dave Wilby and musical act curation by Blinkin Lincoln Sounds, the mastermind of local regular Russel Eisnlohr.
The menu is pretty diverse and on special occasions Tom Berra's Philly Blind Pig is parked outside smoking meats of every description and then some.
Check out Dawson's you won't be disappointed! Guaranteed no two visits will ever be the same!

I really loved this place. The service was very friendly and kind. The prices are good for what you get. Reminds me of a place in New York I loved to visit.

Spent saint Patrick's day here. The music was incredible, and the food is always delectable. Christmas decorations seem to be up all year and the parking is impossible or it would be 5 stars. Unfortunately it's street parking so there's not much to be done about it. Seriously good food though.

got there near six, it wasn't packed at all. i will be bringing friends next time.

Went here for open Mic night. It was a blast. The acts were all enjoyable. They have a good beer selection, and the quesadilla I had was tasty

Place has always been a great spot. For the 4 years I have know of it, the food and drink has been great.

Came here with a co-worker while I was in town and was very impressed. Their food is great, wings are recommended. The beer selection is amazing and whether it is in a can, bottle, or on tap they will have something you love. Well worth the short trip out there from where I was staying.

It's away from, well, everything. Deep in the hood. Beer selection is just right. Feeling is good. Nice to take a friend and talk and drink. Yup. Owner's always been friendly. Staff too.

This place is your typical neighborhood dive bar that only takes cash.

Prices are fair. They have so many good reviews for a reason.

Indulge in some of the best wings for the cheapest price in your life.