The Plough & The Stars Reviews

Excellent food and atmosphere. Great date spot :) We dined then saw a flick at The Ritz at the Bourse right after.Good times!

Food was fantastic. Atmosphere was ok, nothing special. Great service and suggestions by our waiter John Joseph.

Only stopped for a few pre-theatre drinks. They were made to perfection.

Another fake touristy Irish "pub". After waiting 20 mins for our food, the waitress came out and gave us this excuse: " it's only been 20 minutes "! We left without eating.

Enjoyed Sunday afternoon traditional Irish music sessions

DO NOT COME HERE. Whatever you do, don't come to this place. Turn around now if you are on the way. If I could give this place 0 stars I would. Terrible service, terrible food, and the people that come to drink here are among the rudest most disgusting people in the world. One of them decided to pull down his pants and literally take a piss on my friend. Managers did nothing about it. There are plenty of other decent places in the city to go. This place is not one of them!!

Awesome fish & chips (the true test of a pub) get yer chips with a side of curry for awesome plus.
JohnJo's yet man behind the bar with a tidy pour and a friendly word.
All in all, a brilliant pub, altogether!

Food is delicious, the atmosphere is open, and the live music has great acoustics.

While I haven't eaten duck in every restaurant in the city, one would be hard pressed to find a better duck confit... especially when it's paired with lamb chops. Warm, friendly atmosphere, attentive service and great food. Couldn't ask for more.

Good for a beer stop and a fun dancing night out but the food is mediocre at best compared to the other spots in the area

Awesome seafood chowder and great tasting wings, very good service too

The Plough and the Stars is a very lively place to grab dinner. They had live music and great food! The staff was very welcoming and provided excellent service. I would go again!

Love this bar! Kyra is the best. Also love their Jameson and Powers Irish Whiskey Cocktails ;)

Went there once and I liked it. Nice place, good service and food, price isn't bad either!

Great Irish Pub. My favorite place in Philly! Always willing to accommodate my large parties (20+).

My favorite restaurant in the entire city! Best fish and chips ever!

Unique food mixed with traditional food. Excellent choice for drinks by the fireplace or sit down meal.

Always love to come here on a Sunday afternoon. The food is delicious and so are the drinks. Service is wonderful, as well.

Love this place! They make feel at home and/or a family member. I am looking forward to return.

I really enjoyed the food. The fried haddock sandwich was a little messy but fried to perfection. The atmosphere was a little off but I found the music very tasteful. I've heard a lot of good things from the other servers around Market Street and they definitely lived up to the hype, especially for early afternoon

Had my daughter and her friends graduation dinner here after ceremonies at LaSalle on Mothers Day. The service was beyond reproach and we were treated great. The food was spectacular. It's been awhile since I've been out to eat in a REAL restaurant with an actual CHEF preparing my meal instead of microwave cryopacked boil in bag processed food I guess some places refer to it as. Every aspect of our experience was pleasurable and I'm glad m daughter recommended this establishment for our celebration. Will definitely be back again even if it's just to get out of the house for an everyday meal. Thanks for putting the icing on a special day for all of us.

Good food! Great fireplace! Warm yourself in front of the fire with a bowl of seafood chowder and a pint of Guinness!

Great food! Attentive service. Can't really ask for much more. Lunch or dinner, simple menu with decent selection and excellent execution.

very good food good DJ @ Saturday night's a little crowded but still fun love this place! I forgot to mention they they have the hottest bartenders upstairs!!

Absolutely love this neighborhood restaurant. I watched, throughout Covid, how they built a beautiful structure outside, warm and inviting, for their customers. The staff is always super-friendly. As a business owner, I can't help but think the feel good vibes come from 'the top'. One of the owners, Marion, always is so accommodating, and not only offers my standard poodle treats, when we visit, but also a blanket to lay on-and-take home! The food is always good and I love their Bailey's and Cream Coffee. A great solid neighborhood gem.

Excellent food. Nice atmosphere. Wine and whiskey was delicious. I had a tapas dish off the bar menu that was fabulous. Six of us dined and all had great food. Service was top notch. Nigel, from Ireland, was a helpful and friendly waiter. I want to go again.

Had a great time with friends. All the staff were very helpful and made me feel at home. I look forward to visiting there more often.

I still can't get over how delicious the smoked salmon eggs benedict was. All three of us were very happy with our brunch! Also, the atmosphere and building is beautiful.

Food was good but furniture is weak. Chair leg broke I hit the floor

John Joe, Ray, & Kyra The Best bartenders in the city!!! Best Celtic Supporters club on East Coast!!! Great Irish Breakfast!

Love this place. The food taste great, and the variety is nice. Had Sheppard pie and it's too die for! Lol
Beer selection by a bottle and can is big so is for the draft. Jen was our server and she is amazing and very knowledgeable about the food and alcohol menu. Place is big and clean. Including restrooms. Good spot for a lunch or after work drinks

Always come here when mcgregor fights to see free flights outside afterwards

Everything about this place is great, the food, the music, the drinks.

Top notch service and staff and food was delicious! We had a party of 8 and we all had the same opinions.

Bartenders are legendary here. I prefer the day crowd.

A very nice Irish Pub in the Old City section of town. Somewhat eclectic, but I've always had good meals and great beer there.

Not authentic Irish!

Good soda bread in the city
Drinks and Libations are good though.

We had a lot of food and all was great
We also had the Moscow mule and the whiskey which were big very very good ,
Yet the best part was the great service we had from Maddie throughout the dinner , she kept checking in us and kept the food / drinks coming, she went above and beyond and

This is always a good bar to go to with a big fireplace and a bar upstairs and downstairs. Gets pretty crowded on the weekend, but hey what do you expect?

I cannot recommend hosting a private event at Plough enough! I recently hosted a corporate holiday happy hour there, and everything was amazing. Marion was a dream to work with and helped us make sure everything is perfect. We had a beautiful location right next to the Christmas tree, and in front of the fireplace. But the best part was the service and the food. Our servers were so attentive all night, and everyone ate their weight in the greatest fish and chips this side of the Atlantic. Affordable and unbeatable - can't recommend hosting a party here enough!!!

The staff was fantastic, from the Maitre D to the waitress, they were very friendly. The service was top notch, with the food coming out exactly as ordered and in good time. The food wasn't five star (probably three or four stars) but the service and ambiance made up the difference to bring it up to five stars in my opinion.

The building is almost passable when walking by. Inside it's nice looking however if you're loooking for a bite to eat this isn't the place for it. $9 for. 2 "Irish Bangers" which aren't actually bangers. Curry fries are just fries with a barbacue-esq sauce for $5. Might get better service on another day. Drinks are decent though.

Good food (Shepard's pie), good drink and great music

Great times...Swoop was there...Harold Carmichael & some cheerleaders...Eagles had the luck of the Irish in London...it was a good day

Nice little place with a romantic atmosphere. Charging wood burning fire place, upper level that looks out over the restaurant Ann's tons of Irish whiskey are just a couple of the perks. Great date night restaurant.

The Plough and the Stars is an awesome restaurant for Irish cuisine. Service is always really nice and friendly and the food is delicious!!!

Great food. I went with my boyfriend and his parents. They lived in Scotland for many years and couldn't get over how the food took them back to those days. It was fabulous. Great food great service. We will definitely be back.

Fun dancing! A bunch of college kids were there dancing, drinking and partying and my husband and I dance all night. A really good time for people who are in Philadelphia to travel and want to just have a crazy fun time. We are local but was fun!

Great food, warm atmosphere, once you figure out where the entrance is you'll love it!

The modern Irish experience! Alot of fun especially in the afternoons on the weekend!

This food was so wonderful! We didn't have a reservation, but still got great seats in front of the fireplace. Fresh flowers on the table and selective lighting made us feel special. And the food! It was so, so good. My sister & I split the rack of lamb, so we had room to share a bread pudding for dessert.

Always enjoy it here. Great food, great beer, great service, great location.

This place is really good the food was good the staff was good but....
I ordered a cup of black hot tea and when I got the tea it was not hot witch is not good for hot tea it should be hot but it wasn't hot.

The food here is so ridiculously good and consistent.

Did restaurant week and it was one of the best meals I've ever had. Absolutely amazing

Wow. That might just be better than the way my mom made it. I feel like I did something wrong eating that good alone. I understand the so good you will slap you mom thing now

friendly, creative menu features changing specials and seasonal fare. atmosphere is that of a fine irish pub that is customer focused and obviously "carefuly watched over" by the owner. no irish pub chain or "paddies plates" here, just great food with a touch of fun! oh yea there is spontanious entertainment at buruch by locals who play real irish music. ah sure and it's just like home!

I ve enjoyed many great lunches at The Plough & the Stars and today was no exception.

This is a sturdy, rustic restaurant and bar in the historic section of Philadelphia. On cool days a wood fireplace warms the room and creates an atmosphere unique to historic Philly. While sitting at lunch you feel that at any moment a bank president, bike messenger or Ben Franklin himself could walk through the door.

Lunch comes with artisan bread and artisan butter. The poached pear salad is a favorite of mine, but you can t go wrong with any old world delights on the menu.

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Food and drinks were good. The waitress was kind and friendly. I rate this place 3 stars because the guard at the entrance made me and my boyfriend fell quite uncomfortable when he asked for our IDs. First when we got into the place he asked for IDs, until there that's fine. But then, when we were already seated he came to our table and sat down with us, asked if we had any other IDs so he could confirm we were ourselves (we had showed him our driver's licenses). He even asked for my Facebook account! It was really awkward. I understand it's his job to make sure everything's ok but that scene wasn't really necessary.

The place was packed for Saint Patrick's day yet the crowd was friendly and the service was still good.

Plough and Stars is a decent bar, good drinks decent beer selection, and a solid wing game. The menu is a little upscale, but everything I've had from there is delicious. They also do quizzo on Mondays which is always really fun. However some of the seating is a little strange.

Very good food (shepherd's pie and fish & chips), and a serviceable beer/cider selection

Went on a Sunday to watch the live Irish music for a school paper and it was amazing. The atmosphere was laid back and welcoming, the service was wonderful, the food was awesome and the live music was at the perfect sound level and had a truely traditional sound.

This is a nice pub. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Place is clean. Food is tasty and cooked well. Large beverage selection. It has a great histotic atmosphere. Prices are a little high, but its Philly. The place has limited space and can get very crowded. Overall, I recommend.

Stay away from first Wednesdays if you don't know how to skate they will run you over jump over you and keep going not the place for beginners every other Wednesday of the month they are teaching classes try your luck there

Terrific atmosphere and amazing food! Will definitely be back!

Being in the heart of the historic district I thought that it would be a great place for a Full Irish and a pint to start a full day of exploring, but it was sorely lacking. The service for a Sunday brunch was slow to non existent. The food was on point, but I was very distressed to be served before the kids (ages 6 and 8).
Not planning to hold this day time 'family' experience against the establishment as it seems it's far more geared toward couples and nighttime meals.

Great late night spot. There is a second bar upstairs if it's tough to get to the main bar downstairs.

Great menu, good vegan choices coming soon, we're told. Beautiful building, clean , great atmosphere inside and outside! Really enjoyed.

Came here for a luncheon and the fish and chips were great. Large portion of fish and the fries were good. Very nice looking place, quaint and cozy.