Perch Pub

An “ever-changing”, “fantastic beer selection on tap” complements “surprisingly sophisticated” American grub at Joe Varalli’s second-story pub overlooking the Avenue of the Arts; “friendly” service, “nice views from the huge windows” and a “cute” bird-themed decor all give it a “homey”, “relaxing” feel.

Posted on January 21, 2014. Brought to you by zagat.

Awesome 1/2 price draft list for happy hour in a very centrally convenient spot. Nice view of Broad St in the dining room.

Posted by Albert Yee on April 10, 2013. Brought to you by Citysearch.

The Tinga-nachos rule, thanks to the addition of chipotle sauce, shredded chicken and avocado.

Posted by Abigail Bruley on December 26, 2012. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Very convenient to Academy and avenue of...

Average Rating

80

Very convenient to Academy and avenue of the arts attractions. Good for quick dinner. Bar very noisy.

Posted by Peggy on January 08, 2016. Brought to you by opentable.

Local Gem

Average Rating

100

We always enjoy dining at the Perch Pub! The front room seating is particularly enjoyable because of the second floor view onto the busy city streets. The restaurant is cozy and has a constant flow of customers. It's crowded during the dinner hours with a lively bar that is tucked away in the back. The food is varied and plenty. We tend to enjoy the hot sandwiches/burgers, but have had...

Posted by Dennis on January 01, 2016. Brought to you by opentable.

We will miss this place!

Average Rating

80

We love Perch Pub. It is our favorite neighborhood go-to spot. The food and service are consistently good. The view overlooking Broad Street is great. I understand the building has been sold and they may relocate. I hope it is in the same neighborhood. It would be a great loss if they went elsewhere.

Posted by Patti on December 31, 2015. Brought to you by opentable.

Great draft beers, great servers

Average Rating

100

Had NYE dinner here. Our server Jeffrey was fantastic. We often come to the bar here but it was our first time bringing a large group for dinner. Worked perfectly. Manager was very accommodating when I had to add two people to the reservation the night prior.

Posted by Kimab81 on December 30, 2015. Brought to you by opentable.

Why did it take me so long to find this?

Average Rating

80

Having dined at the old "Upstares" at Varalli, and finding it to be OK but nothing special, I barely noticed when they closed, and took no note of the latest tenants of the space. Foolish of me, since this is a really nice spot for excellent, uncomplicated dining, especially before the growing number of theatrical attractions in the thriving Avenue of the Arts section. Great food, attentive...

Posted by petelab on December 30, 2015. Brought to you by opentable.

Perch Pub—a name reflecting an elevated place for resting or sitting in a prominent location—offers patrons a perfect spot to kick back and 'roost' above Broad and Locust Streets with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts. Featuring a broad, local selection of craft beers on tap, a full bar and an American-inspired menu of comfort food, Perch's space has been...

Posted on May 25, 2015. Brought to you by gogobot.

Perch Pub offers patrons a perfect spot to kick back and 'roost', in comfort, above Broad and Locust Streets with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts. With a menu of delicious American-inspired comfort food, Perch is a relaxed, unpretentious pub. The interior has a timeless feel, with rich mahogany finishes and exposed brick and metal beams. In addition to...

Posted on March 04, 2014. Brought to you by binglocal.

Perch above Broad and Locust Streets with a 180 view. Large selection of craft beers on tap, 100+ bottle beer list a full bar and an American-inspired menu.

Posted on October 25, 2013. Brought to you by mapquest.

Perch Pub has been completely renovated into a comfortable, relaxed, unpretentious pub. The dining room and bar has one of the best dining views in the city for people watching- separate areas for a pool table and dart board. Other amenities include a juke box, HDTVs and a large drop-down projection screen in the dining room for those big games. The interior has the feel of a time-less pub;...

Posted on October 17, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Perch Pub as the name itself is an elevated gastropub, with floor to ceiling windows over Broad and Locust Streets and overlooking Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts. Serving scrumptious American infused comfort food, Perch is a no attitude pub with a lot of warmth. With rich wooden finishes and exposed brick and metal, the pub beams with a timeless aura. Apart from the great people watching...

Posted on March 10, 2013. Brought to you by cityseekr.