Ortlieb's, Northern Liberties
8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/philly, r/philadelphia10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Ortlieb's in Northern Liberties. One likes the front bar for its bartender-picked music, and another enjoyed hanging out there before a show. One says it never fully recovered after the pandemic, and another cautions that a large group could struggle to fit in when it is crowded.
Address
Ortlieb's, 847 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
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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/mfpacman in r/philly · Nov 2025
Recommends Ortliebs in reply to a request for bar recs.
- Recommendsu/Top-Bass-6780 in r/philly · Oct 2026ambience
Says they like the front bar at Ortlieb's for bartender-picked music.
- Recommendsu/ToughProgress2480 in r/philadelphia · Nov 2025
Always had a good time there, though it's been a while.
- Caveatu/bushwhack227 in r/philadelphia · Jan 2024consistency
Says it never fully recovered after the pandemic, based on their last check.
- Mixedu/3itselectric1 in r/philadelphia · May 2024
Suggests Ortliebs too, but cautions that a large group could struggle to squeeze in when crowded.
- Recommendsu/avo_cado in r/philadelphia · Nov 2025ambience
Enjoyed hanging out there before a recent performance; only quibble is the pepper choice on the dog.
- Recommendsu/soshibemuchwow in r/philadelphia · Feb 2026
Calls Ortlieb's superb.
- Recommendsu/srahlo in r/philly · Aug 2024
Included in a personal list of bars they recommend; no further detail given.
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- Recommendsu/irishgambin0 in r/philly · Nov 2025
Names it as an industry after-work spot in No Libs.
- Recommendsu/AmandasFakeID in r/philly · Aug 2024
Recommended in a bare list of favourite bars; no further detail.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.