Paddy's, Race And 2nd
8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/philadelphia, r/philly9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Paddy's on Race Street in Old City, and a few call it a dive. Several say it feels more like the bar on the TV show than Mac's Tavern does. One patron finds it too smoky.
Address
Paddy’s, 228 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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/nnp1989 in r/philadelphia · Jan 2026ambience
Says the unrelated Paddy's Pub a few blocks from Mac's has a vibe much closer to the show's bar.
- Recommendsu/LaZboy9876 in r/philadelphia · Jun 2025
Jokingly steers the reader to the genuine Paddy's as the place to go.
- Recommendsu/ShaunPhilly in r/philadelphia · Jun 2025
Says Paddy's is still around, offering it as an alternative since Mac's is closing.
- Recommendsu/JabroniBeaterPiEater in r/philadelphia · Jun 2025
Recommends Paddy's for anyone wanting a dive bar.
- Recommendsu/EnemyOfEloquence in r/philly · Nov 2024ambience
Says they've met people at this dive from sitting at the bar.
- Recommendsu/DingoZRandy in r/philadelphia · Jun 2025
Recommends Paddy's over Mac's, saying it's reportedly the inspiration for the show's bar.
- Caveatu/phillyFart in r/philadelphia · Jun 2025ambience
Says it is too smoky.
- Recommendsu/ResponsibilityFun446 in r/philly · Nov 2024
Gives this bar as a quick answer, noting its location at that intersection.
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- Recommendsu/TJCW in r/philadelphia · Jan 2026ambience
Says Paddy's resembles the show's bar far more than Mac's did and calls it an Old City dive, possibly one of the few survivors.
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