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Roosevelts

2222 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103

(215) 569-8879
rooseveltspub.com
4.5 star rating based on 7 reviews

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M-Sa 11:30a-2a Su Noon-2a  
Status: Closed  
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tel: (215) 569-8879

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Business Description from the Web

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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.... more

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This Walnut Street pub isn't filled with Rough Riders or Trust Busters, but it's good for a pint or two.

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Tuesday and Thursday nights are host to rowdy Quizo play with a young and boisterous crowd competing for prizes and attention.

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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.

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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.

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This Walnut Street pub isn't filled with Rough Riders or Trust Busters, but it's good for a pint or two.

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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... more

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This isn't the most classy of places but I've had some of the most fun at this place during college. With great happy hour specials for food and drinks and quick and attentive service, my friends and I were regulars at this place. I would definitely recommend giving it a try if you're looking for a fun evening!

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For $5 on Friday(used to be Mon-Fri) you can get beer on tap and well drinks. The food has improved over the years, will be going tomorrow!!! Happy Weekend!

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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... more
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