Locust Rendezvous
7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/philly, r/philadelphia9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Commenters recommend Locust Rendezvous, and a few describe it as a dive. Several say it is a good place to go solo, and one says other patrons often strike up conversations. One says the food disappoints, and one says smoke would stick to your clothes if you are dressed up.
Address
Locust Rendezvous, 1415 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
At a glance
- Known for
- Dive bar
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/PhillyPanda in r/philly · Nov 2024ambience
Names Locust Rendezvous among divey bars when asked for bars to go to alone.
- Recommendsu/AgentDaxis in r/philly · Sep 2026price
Would rather go to this nearby spot than the suggested one; says its food is better and drinks cost less.
- Recommendsu/FriendofMaudie in r/philly · Nov 2024ambience
Other patrons often strike up chats with them there, good for solo visits.
- Recommendsu/Dazzling-Bear3942 in r/philly · Nov 2024ambience
Favorite spot for sitting alone at a corner bar and being left alone.
- Recommendsu/Philly4Sure in r/philly · Nov 2024
Calls the spot solid, agreeing with the parent's pick.
- Recommendsu/EnemyOfEloquence in r/philly · Nov 2024ambience
Has met people here by sitting at the bar; some became lasting friends.
- Caveatu/wallyxbrando in r/philadelphia · May 2025ambience
Says it's a poor pick for a suit, since smoke would stick to clothes.
- Recommendsu/ringringmytacobell in r/philadelphia · May 2025
Suggests it for pre- or post-show drinks and calls it among the best dives.
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- Mixedu/UsernameFlagged in r/philly · Sep 2025ambience
Says the spot is fun and worth visiting, but that the food disappoints.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.