This corner bar and restaurant is a landmark in University City, mostly because students of the nearby colleges and universities can't find a less expensive place to eat and drink. In addition to nightly drink specials, the establishment offers an array of entertainment from live music to Texas Hold 'Em. The menu features burgers, cheese steaks, and healthier options like Shanghai Salad. Patrons return ...
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From 5pm to 7pm weekday evenings for a $5 cover, Roosevelt's has penny well drinks and tap beer (sorry, no Guinness). Come Friday, the bar is packed with Penn students getting an early start on the weekend.
The kitchen serves up robust amounts of bar standards like french fries, potato skins and burgers, while providing lighter fare such as charred tuna steak sandwiches and pasta salad. During the week business types and younger professionals stop in for lunch and a brew.
In Short With its noisy crowd and ample display of young male bravado, this pub's attitude somehow approximates the exuberance of its namesake, our twenty-sixth president. Photos of Teddy decorate the walls, as do several televisions for sports viewing. Most weeknights find the bar filled with students and a few locals out for suds and bar eats. It's best not to be in a hurry to get back ...
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Posted by Citysearch
on April 02, 2008, (Edited September 19, 2006)
Probably one of the worst experiences i have had in Philadelphia. The bartenders were beyond slow, obviously catering to friends despite generous tips. Door staff was ornery and questioned my current ID which indicated that I am 25, a $5 bribe was required to get my 23 year old girlfriend in because she looks young. After all of this we were treated rudely by both the bartenders and the staff during ...
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Roosevelts is the best place to celebrate the end of a long work week. Their happy hour special (5-7) is $7 all you can drink (lager, bud light, and well drinks). The bartenders and owner are friendly and fast, making sure you never have an empty drink in your hand. If you are seated or have a large group the servers will give you a pitcher of the beer special. They have a large menu with possibly ...
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