Fringe Bar

4.5

136 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

25 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 3 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

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
Area
Society Hill
Cross Street
Corner of Columbus Blvd and Race St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit

Offers

Bottomless Mimosas
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:00 - 13:45,Sat - 11:00 - 13:45
Join us every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-2pm for brunch and bottomless mimosas! Check out our menu at fringebarphilly.com.

What 136 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Philadelphia
Innovative
Philadelphia
Lively

Review summary

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Fringe Bar dazzles with its "amazing gluten-free options" and "fun atmosphere." The brunch, especially the "chicken and waffles," receives high praise, as do the service and cocktails. While some found service slow during busy times, the staff's "attentiveness" and the "intimate vibe" make it a delightful choice.

136 Reviews

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Christy
Philadelphia
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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Carolyn
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 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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Theresa
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 February 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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Taylor
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 January 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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Tiara
Philadelphia
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 January 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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Jasmin
Philadelphia
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on 24 January 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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Jazzmin
Philadelphia
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on 19 January 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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turquoise
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 January 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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Steve
Philadelphia
77 reviews
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on 12 January 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 12 January 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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Fringe Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 136 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

25 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

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

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of Columbus Blvd and Race St.
Area
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
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit

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

Fringe Bar

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Offers

Bottomless Mimosas

Menu

What 136 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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