Fringe Bar

Name: Fringe Bar
Address: 140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19106-2001
Telephone: (215) 375-7744
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

130 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(215) 375-7744
Website
http://fringebarphilly.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Kenneth Bush

Location
140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2001
Neighbourhood
Society Hill
Cross Street
Corner of Columbus Blvd and Race St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Center City District Restaurant Week
US$40.00 per person
Jan 19, 2025 - Feb 1, 2025
Join us January 19 - February 1 for a 4 course menu for $40 per person. Please check out our menu online at fringebarphilly.com. We look forward to hosting you!

Offers

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

What 130 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

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fringe Bar offers a vibrant atmosphere with a spacious outdoor patio and beautiful views. Diners rave about "best pancakes in town" and "delicious cocktails." The staff is praised for being "friendly and knowledgeable," especially accommodating those with dietary restrictions. While service can occasionally be slow, many experiences are "10/10, we'll definitely be back."

130 Reviews

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Jazzmin
Philadelphia
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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turquoise
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Steve
VIP
Philadelphia
77 reviews
5.0
77 reviews
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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Judi
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There were several gluten free options, safe for celiacs! Had a wonderful brunch and were well cared for by our server, Jimmy.
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Beverly
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I had dinner here before going to a performance at Fringe Theater. Our waiter gave a few suggestions, and we decided to try the catfish. It was excellent! I ordered a drink named the Lost Earhart and it was also delicious. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant whether going to the theater or just out for dinner. Great atmosphere, excellent staff, an overall welcoming environment. We really enjoyed our experience at the Fringe Bar. Thanks!
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Susan
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific service and great food! One of us has celiac and they have many options!
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Samantha
Philadelphia
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A friend and I went here for their bottomless brunch - highly recommend! We both got the chicken and waffles - which were amazing! And the service was fantastic.
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Nicole
Atlantic City
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
It was very loud but food was delicious. Great views of the bridge.
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Benjamin
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
While it has great potential to be a hot spot for NYE dinner, the service we experienced left a lot to be desired, especially for the price. Our waitress tried her best, but it was clear that the restaurant was understaffed for such a busy night. It took about 20 minutes to get our first round of drinks, and nearly 40 to get our appetizers. We had been there for an hour and a half before receiving our entrees. One of us had to wait an additional 15 minutes for the entree, only for it come out cold! Additionally, it seemed that management was more concerned with converting the space to a club for the later after hours service rather than making sure those who signed up for the prefix meal had been served sufficiently. After all of this waiting and cold food, we did not receive any apologies or acknowledgment from upper management, though our waitress was apologetic. For the price of the meal, it was definitely not worth the money. If you are looking only for happy hour drinks, FringeBar is a good option but don’t waste your time getting dinner.
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Clarion
VIP
Philadelphia
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best pancakes in town. It's also a very good brunch for the bang.
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FAQs

Fringe Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 130 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of Columbus Blvd and Race St.
Neighbourhood
Society Hill
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
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Beer Garden
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kenneth Bush
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://fringebarphilly.com/
Phone number
(215) 375-7744

Fringe Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Center City District Restaurant Week

Offers

Bottomless Mimosas

Menu

What 130 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Fringe Bar currently accepting reservations?

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