Green Rock Tavern

I miss this bar and their pierogies and kielbasa, and of course the mac and cheese served with Valentina hot sauce – you can’t beat it. The mostly PBC draft list is great too, even if Kenzinger gives me a headache. Occasional punk nights are cool, and the bartenders are friendly. Some times it seems like it smells like a gym mat in here though, so I’m taking a star back. But it doesn’t stop me from coming, and should stop you either.

Hands down– the best burgers in Philly! Go for the Bacon Blue burger, Port Richmond fries or homemade by the owners Pirogies, but stay for the fun and relax atmosphere the staff creates for you. Insider tip: when getting the fries, ask for the special sauce. Spicy creation of the chef not on the menu!

Some of the best food I’ve ever had. Port Richmond fries are freakin incredible! Good music is nice too. Some of the other bars in Port Richmond/​Kensington area could learn a thing or two from this.

So I actually found this little wonder on Unilocal.We went in. The bartender was extremely knowledgeable about the beer they had especially on tap. We had the special and that was a roast beef sandwich which was piled high and super delicious. I’m mad we had burgers earlier because all the reviews said there burgers were amazing! I will be back don’t you worry. We also had pierogies which are the best ones I ever had!!! Chunks of potatoes in them, crumbled bacon on top. I could have eaten them all night. I can’t wait to go back so o can try different kinds!
This place is a hidden gem, and my new go to place. They only take cash but there’s a ATM inside.

Always good vibes and chill environment here. Cool place down the street to hang out and enjoy some beers. Pretty wide selection of drinks and people here are usually friendly. Bartender is upbeat and keeps people up and fairly quick service.

Great beer selection. Awesome local food style of old Polish fishtown. A def must stop to experience,

Love this place! Good food, friendly staff, PBC on tap, what more do you want? Only down side is they don’t take plastic and I almost always forget to bring cash. Nbd though, there’s an atm inside and a bank across the street.

This is a neighborhood bar that I regretfully do not frequent as often as I should. I’ve eaten here quite a few times and it is always good but after last night, I had to write a review. The Irish pierogies were the most amazing pierogies that I have ever eaten. I didn’t think I was going to finish them all but I cleared my plate. Delicious!

I’m seriously loving all these crusty old guy neighborhood spots getting the hipster gentrification treatment! Green Rock still manages to hold on to most of its neighborhood dive charm, but also appeals to a younger crowd as well.
The menu here is comprised of burgers and unexpected pierogie concoctions, curry potato comes to mind. The fries are of the steak variety and are crispy and delicious.
I went with a burger with a crab pierogie on top and was very happy with my selection. I also sampled a broccoli and cheese pierogie which was quite good. It definitely isn’t your typical pierogie, Polish food purists be warned.
My only gripe is the beer selection doesn’t do it for me. Im not a fan of PBC beer and that’s pretty much all that’s on draft here. But that will not deter me from coming back!

Perogi week! I have done it in the past and was quite excited to partake this year. Arrived at 7:10 to a busy house and after waiting 30 minutes for a table we realized that it was an absolute free for all. No order, no service, no beer, and no food. Come prepared with signal flares just to catch the attention of one of the two servers in the house. After waiting for an hour and placing our order, I worked up the courage to inquire about our order. Based on the response I received, a betting man would think the green rock tavern was paying me to wait for the cold food that got passed my way. I was informed that if I didn’t like it «I could visit one of the other 52 weeks of the year». The server then proceeded to bash me to everyone else that was in earshot. An hour and 45 minutes later I’m leaving with a very bad taste in my mouth (literal and figuratively). Sorry. You did me dirty. Completely unacceptable. Food was cold and the service was beyond frigid.

Try the pierogies! We had the «three little piggies» pierogies. Delicious! Staff were welcoming, warm, and fast. Highly recommend you give them a try.

I have to admit, I rarely get on Unilocal to write a positive review.
Green Rock is by far my most favorite bar. At the risk of sounding like a drunk, I will admit that my boyfriend and I frequent the tavern at least twice a week.
The drink specials are out of this world, the service is the best in the industry, and the food is PHENOMENAL. Yeah, okay, it’s bar food, but how many bars can boast the greatest grilled cheese I’ve ever had? If you’re extra lucky you’ll drop by on a day there’s pulled pork. And for dessert? You’ll be able to grab some grilled pound cake and ice cream, which they get from the bakery next-​door. Just incredible. I had to pry my boyfriend away from licking the bowl.
The place is fun– I’ve never had a bad experience. I would highly, highly recommend Green Rock if you’re in the area. And if you’re not– get here anyway.

The Green Rock is a great little neighborhood tavern on the Fishtown/​Port Richmond border. The room is fairly small with a nice bar and tables on the sides and back. The space is very clean and gets some good natural light. It is not pretentious in any way. They have juke box playing a good variety of music.
They serve all local beers from the Philadelphia Brewing Co. My friend is a regular and I went with his draft choice, Kenzinger which is a nice pilsner style. I ordered a hamburger and fries. The Green Rock, as other Unilocalers have reported serves an excellent burger. I had the basic burger with cheddar cheese and onion, lettuce and tomato. The burger was well seasoned, juicy and the bun was also fresh and very good. The fries were also excellent, especially for a traditional fries. Sadly French fries are my Achilles heel and I almost ordered a second basket which I could have eaten easily.
The Green Rock Tavern has a pretty cool American/​Polish bar food menu. My friend had the Pierogis and they looked awesome. I will be back to try some other beers and food from the Green Rock. Parking was pretty easy also on the street.

Awesome bar that my friend took me to. I love the fact that the draft list is all Philadelphia Brewing Company beer, so big points for local recognition. The staff is very friendly and attentive to us. Next time I have to try the Green Rock Burger since some people rave about it!

Once you discover the Green Rock you never want to leave.
Just stop by on the 1^st to finally see what all the commotion was about with these darn pierogi’s. 10+ different varieties plus two dessert versions!
Absofreakinlutly the best!!!
I think they should have this event twice a year. Second time in the summer with tents and grilles.
Call it Pierogi’s on the Street!!!

This place could be THE go-​to dinner spot on the fringe of Fishtown and Port Richmond. Excellent burger (got to love a burger that comes with the option of pulled pork and/​or a fried egg on top). Fantastic onion rings. Solid fries. Cold beers and all the PWC favorites on draft. I think everyone in my party of 4 was really was satisfied with the food. The service was surprisingly helpful for a dive bar too.
It’s just everything else that’s bringing the rating down…
No one wants to sit in the back of the room next to a cold drafty window with a giant neon Guinness sign 2 feet from their head. Lose the neon beer signs and put up some Christmas lights and you really got something. Get rid of the rickety tables and chairs and get something a little nicer and people will want to sit back there and eat. Oh yeah, and let’s try a little heat, it was freezing when we were in there.
Despite all that, it did have a really nice and well maintained bathroom.
I get it… it’s a dive bar… but there are a few minor things they could do to make it more inviting.
I will return for those onion rings.

Love this place, and love that it’s right in my hood.
This is definitely the hang-​out, laid-​back dive bar option for those in Port Richmond/​Fishtown/​Etc under the age of 50. Awesome music, and the nicest bartenders! Like any neighborhood joint, you get what you give here! Everybody’s friendly and willing to shoot the breeze with anybody who comes in. And now, a rating of the food:
— Fried Pickles: awesome, but ask first. Some days the batter is lackluster.
— Burger: we had the plain burger and the Flatiron. Amazingly delicious, but HEAVY.
— Fries: addictive.
— Pierogies/​Kielbasa plate: the most perfect thing EVAR. When in Port Richmond, do as the Poles do and order this!
Selection of PBC beers is always on point and seasonal. Collection of weird 80s toys behind the bar is enough to stare at for hours. And if you’re lucky, the bartender will share jaunty tales of drunken debauchery with you until you receive your (fantastically affordable) tab.

I stopped in around lunch time on a weekday with two of my amigos to try out some perogies and that is exactly what we did.
We ordered the buffalo chicken pierogies which sound underwhelming, but they were so so good. They are nice and meaty, the sauce is just a bit spicy, and the blue cheese is thick and chunky. We also ordered the Bacon, chive, potato pierogies and they were great as well. Soft, chewy, and crispy all at the same time and the filling was right on. The kielbasa and sauerkraut were a great addition to the meal. The sauerkraut was filled with super crunchy thick cut cabbage. YUM!
Our waitress/​bartender was a complete doll; she was so nice, down to earth and super accommodating.
The draft list is PBC which I don’t love, but a Kenzinger is a fine any-​day, drink-​with-​anything beer.
Cash only. ATM inside. Surcharge-​free ATM just down the street as pointed out by the awesome bartender!

This place is a nice little neighborhood spot right around the corner from me. Everything’s written on chalkboards, and it is always full of neighborhood regulars.
Beer selection is slightly limited, but they seem to have it frequently rotating. Really cool bartender. Low key, relaxed atmosphere.
I’m coming back on pierogi night!

This is probably my favorite bar in the neighborhood. I’ve been here about three or four times now just for drinks. Last night, my mom and I went over there to check out the pierogie situation. It was pierogie fest, so there were about 20 different kinds of pierogie available. We didn’t want to get caught up in craziness so just ordered a plate of potato, cheese and bacon. It was the most magical bit of deliciousness I’ve had in forever. I wanted to curl up inside of a pierogie and fall asleep forever. It was like getting a hug from the Polish grandmother that I never had. We ordered a second plate and the second batch was just as good as the first. Truly magical and delicious.
Our bartender Nicole was super nice and the drinks, as always, were well made. This place is such a great, low-​key keeper of a bar.