Village Whiskey PHL

4.4

345 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Featuring a comprehensive selection of more than 200 whiskeys alongside what has been called the country’s best burger, Village Whiskey is an instant classic. Envisioned by Chef Garces as a spot where he and his team could enjoy a drink and a snack after a long night in the kitchen, the restaurant’s focal point is the central bar that is home to their near-encyclopedic catalogue of Chef Garces’ favorite spirit, whiskey. Our able bartenders shake and stir classic and contemporary cocktails in a space evocative of a Prohibition-era speakeasy.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(215) 665-1088

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
All Day Menu Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 665-1088
Website
http://philadelphia.villagewhiskey.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jose Garces
Private party facilities
A buyout is available for large parties.http://philadelphia.villagewhiskey.com/events/philadelphia

Location
118 S 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square
Cross street
20th & Sansom
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Septa bus #17 & #2
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 345 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was good . I am just sad they don’t have oysters
D
Doyle
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great. Good food
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Food was average and drinks were below average. Multiple errors on order as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service
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Mikita
Philadelphia
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Imani was a fantastic server. She was so pleasant and attentive and made great suggestions including the old fashioned, burger of the month, and also getting the wings. Highly recommend and hope you get her as your server.
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SWEMW
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Excellent service and food.
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Heather
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
We enjoyed the meal, but we felt that our server rushed us out a bit at the end.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best burger i ever had - the one with foie gras is the one to get👍🏼
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Devon
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Right off the bat greeted in such a friendly manner; everyone here was so attentive and genuinely kind! Happy hour specials on drinks and food 5-7 on weekends; great value. I loved the rose gold cocktail ! My boyfriend tried a whiskey flight and really enjoyed the experience. Steak frites & burger were excellent. Definitely returning (:
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NatalieC
Philadelphia
42 reviews
vip
3.0
42 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Average food with even more mediocre service. It is really sad because we were returning after a power outage where we didn’t get the full experience so we were excited to come back. Unfortunately, service was very slow, 3 of the 4 entrees came out to only have the only one that wasn’t cooked come out ten minutes later. For the food - Popcorn shrimp: there was too much breading for how small of shrimps these were. The buffalo aioli was delicious though Fried pickles: the only restaurant to have done it right. Half slices that were fried so you didn’t lose all the breading after one bite (this too with the buffalo aioli for a nice kick). Highly recommend. Tater tots: they had an odd bbq/smokey flavor to them. The smoked onion crème fraiche was eh. Double smash burger: not special. It wasn’t bad just not wowing. Turkey smash burger: oddly good, but too much bread for the patty size Village burger: this is HEFTY. I mean a thick patty so be prepared. Juicy. Yummy. Recommend. Duck fat fries: didn’t taste any different than any other fries we’ve had. A little too thick for my taste. Smoked salmon BLT: DO NOT GET. The sourdough was too thick for the sandwich since there was barely anything in the middle. You barely get a SLICE of smoked salmon, so little that you’re maybe tasting a little bacon, and certainly mostly bread. Very disappointing. Overall, fine for an American pub night out, or for happy hour, but otherwise there are too many other great places in the city to go to.
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Verna
Philadelphia
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience3
Father’s day
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CharW
Philadelphia
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great atmosphere, friendly staff!
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nortynorty
Philadelphia
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Noise level based on our eating outside. Food is always consistently good
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Dub1
Chicago
30 reviews
vip
3.0
30 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Just some tips to make this place great: Fix the lighting. It made the place feel unalive and unwelcoming in a big way. Illuminate the bar and get brighter warm hues in chandelier. Especially against bright of kitchen it looked like half the electricity was out! Think about seasoning food a bit better. Fries lacking flavor. Other dishes too. I think this place could be great—just needs some tweaking!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food3service2ambience5
They were very stingy with water
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
171 reviews
vip
4.0
171 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
First time in the new dining room - it was very nice - the food was great as always.
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silverphl
Philadelphia
44 reviews
vip
3.0
44 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience1
Seems to have gone down in quality. Soggy duckfat fries, burger bun falls apart, expensive for what you get.
AM
AlfonsoM
Milwaukee
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent and ample selection of whiskeys and other spirits. Very good food as well.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
It was good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
These were some of the best burgers we've ever had. Service was excellent and quick
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ShirleyK
Philadelphia
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Overall I think this is a very good place to have a burger. I only wish there was a little less salt in the food since I’m very sensitive to it. I had a turkey burger and it was delicious but it could’ve been a tad thicker. My dining partner had the ribs which he said were excellent. We asked for a side salad instead of french fries and the portion was very generous and the shrimp Louie dressing also very good. Our server was quite attentive and checked in with us many times. We also had the mocktails which were delicious.
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lisah
Philadelphia
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Really enjoyed the muscles and I would definitely recommend the desserts
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and great food! My father-in-law has certain dietary restrictions and they had no trouble adapting their menu items to suit him. Will def be coming back!
MB
MaureenB
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Manager and staff were accommodating and food/drinks were amazing!
PC
PengC
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Strong burgers. Probably cheaper than Shake Shack across the street.
M
Mariah
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff & customer service was very good. The food was excellent. We will definitely eat there again.
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Aaaaaaaa
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best french fries I've ever had. High quality beef. Great whiskey cocktails.
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SaraV
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best post-Broad Street Run food ever! Mandy was a wonderful server, and the food… beyond delicious. Get the fried egg in your burger and definitely the duck fat fries. Drink selection is off the hook. You can’t go wrong. Outside seating on a beautiful day tops off the experience.
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Beckath
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious, especially the fried pickles.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Chef Jose Garces runs a fun and inviting whiskey bar with great food and options. Small place but highly recommended for the sheer quality
J
Jojo
Philadelphia
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The burgers here are absolutely delicious! Everything did seem a little pricey, especially considering that they don't come with a side. We did order the duck fat fries separately and they were delicious as well. Overall a great experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal, as always. Will be back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service! Wings were fantastic! Loved the basil hayden old fashioned and the spice jam
MG
MariaG
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience2
We were seated in the add-on space despite a reservation and perhaps that is why it took 45+ minutes to even PLACE our Order after seated. More than a half hour to even get a drink. Food was good but this trip was total disappointment.
J
Jouvy
Orange County
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very nice neighborhood bar/restaurant with great service,food and whisky selection. As the restaurant is fairly small though seating is tight.
TH
TomH
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My daughter and I love the burgers and we have had them many a times!!!! My parents came to visit and they loved the food and drinks. We started with a few appetizers and moved on to the burgers. My father and I had a whiskey flights to finish off the night and my daughter and mother split a delicious dessert! Our bill was very reasonable and we will certainly be back!
JS
JimmydelSol1
Philadelphia
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow, great date night!! The drinks were incredible!! And the burgers were amazing. We will definitely be back!
BC
BethC
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always love making a stop at the Village Whiskey. Food is awesome, drinks are incredible and we love the selection of Whiskeys and Bourbons they offer. The staff is super friendly and offers great service.
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Adam
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Awesome communication. They called to changed our table from outside to inside and filled our request to be on the bar side.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Village Whiskey PHL does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Village Whiskey PHL also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 665-1088.

Village Whiskey PHL is rated 4.4 stars by 345 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(215) 665-1088

Other options

118 S 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

Cross street
20th & Sansom
Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square
Hours of operation
All Day Menu Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Septa bus #17 & #2
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jose Garces
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://philadelphia.villagewhiskey.com/
Phone number
(215) 665-1088
Private party facilities
A buyout is available for large parties.http://philadelphia.villagewhiskey.com/events/philadelphia

Village Whiskey PHL

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Menu

What 345 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Filters

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Village Whiskey PHL offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Village Whiskey PHL restaurant rated?

Is Village Whiskey PHL currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information