The Black Squirrel Pub and Haunt - Restaurant in Philadelphia - 3749 Midvale Ave, USA

Certainly not a budget eating experience, but absolutely worth every penny. My wife can be very picky so I was surprised when she ordered her food without any substitutions, and afterwards commented that she could die happy after the potato salad. Praise indeed. My fish and chips were fabulous too. As we were leaving, my wife observed "Nice staff, really good food, and a squirrel theme. What more could you ask for?" That pretty much sums it up.

My spouse and I came here for our 5th wedding anniversary and we had an amazing time. The drinks were fun and tasty, and the food was incredible. We got the scrumpets for appetizer, my spouse got the cottage pie, I got the across the pond (mussels and clams), and ended with the sticky toffee pudding. It’s a bit loud in the bar area but that was a pretty small issue in our book. Great service, too. Highly recommend!

A wonderful addition to East Falls! The Black Squirrel is an English-style pub and very much feels like it from the decor to the menu. My friend and I split the Tandoori Chicken Wings as an app (which were great!), I had the cottage pie as an entree and it was wonderful, my friend got the fish and chips and they looked just as good. We didn’t order any drinks but I saw a large amount of cocktails on the drink menu. They offer bar seating, regular dine-in, as well as outdoor seating. Our server Kaitlyn was great! One of my new favorite spots in East Falls.

🐿 Black Squirrel in East Falls. So I had a birthday lunch with hubby at the Black Squirrel, contemporary British Pub Fare that feels more elevated than most other places in this category. 🧅 I got the Onion Soup with a piece of toast with rarebit on top (a dijon mustard and cheese combo)... this was just outstanding.. the sherry in the soup really took it to the next level. Hubby got the cheese board which seems a bit small portion-wise ( aren't cheese boards pretty big usually) We got the fish and chips and the tandoori wings... wings must have been made from jumbo birds since they were HUGE.... and quite delicious. 🍸 We agreed that the expertly crafted cocktails were the highlight though. They were just stellar! They did require proof of vaccination, which they had been doing since June, although the staff was unmasked. They did have outside seating and I did see heaters. I loved feeling transported with the decor, food and furnishings though! 🇬🇧

Finally found a free night when this new addition to East Falls was open to take a test drive. Happy to report the experience was very good. My companion and I sat at the bar and it was the bartender who actually made the visit memorable as he was personable, knowledgeable and just a joy to chat with when he wasn’t knocking out delicious beverages on a very busy early evening. The food was delicious. I had the fish and chips (not pictured) and my companion had white asparagus with a fried egg added on top. I deducted one star as the portions were very small for the price. My selection was $22 and included one piece of battered fish and a small cup of fries. It was good but for the cost, 2 pieces of fish feels more appropriate. So don’t go there super-hungry. Our total bill came to about $150 for two minus tip.

This English style restaurant is a beautiful place to dine for both the food and the atmosphere. I am very impressed with the creative and well balanced menu. Most items feature at least one or two interesting or delicate ingredients that allow the dish to shine. The cocktails and carefully curated mocktails are as lovely as the velveted interior. I also appreciated the informed and professional service from both the bartenders and the waitstaff. Even without mods, there are a lot of gluten free options (the fries are cooked in a dedicated fryer). Try the Forest Mushroom Salad; it's the perfect combination of fresh bright flavors, balanced textures, and savory umami. The Black Squirrel is an elevated gastro pub with a dedicated following for a reason.

My wife and I just moved to Philadelphia and we were lucky to find Black Squirrel. So far we’ve only been there for cocktails which are excellent. The bartender - like a chemist is precise in measuring each ingredient to create consistently good drinks. They use high quality ingredients and have a good selection of sprints as well. The staff is professional and personable. The atmosphere is British Pub all the way. The food looks good and we will be back for dinner. Highly recommended.

Out in East Falls is a great Pub with surprisingly good food. The pea soup and duck meat balls were my top favorite but you can’t go wrong with the fish and chips!