The Lorraine, Francisville
8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/philly, r/philadelphia11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend The Lorraine in Francisville, one as a lowkey spot. One says its pitcher deal is a good one, and one says it has TVs but isn't a sports bar. One finds it chill on weeknights but busy on most weekends, and one dismisses it as a phony dive.
Address
Lorraine, 1502 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/ghostyghostghostt in r/philly · Nov 2024ambience
Suggests it as a lowkey spot but wants it kept quiet.
- Caveatu/BearFromPhilly in r/philadelphia · Jul 2026
Calls Lorraine a phony dive, dismissing its dive credentials.
- Recommendsu/hailtothekale in r/philly · May 2025ambience
Suggests stopping in nearby; its art and decor have unsettling, horror-adjacent touches though it isn't themed.
- Recommendsu/joshisfrank in r/philly · Aug 2024
Called a decent scene, close to the other picks; no further detail.
- Recommendsu/lovesffpc in r/philly · Apr 2026
Lists it among a short list of suggestions.
- Recommendsu/holy_moss in r/philly · Oct 2026
Suggests Lorraine with no added detail.
- Recommendsu/Pizanch in r/philly · Apr 2026
Drops the name as a suggestion, with no added detail.
- Recommendsu/WWdennisrodmanDo in r/philadelphia · Nov 2025
Suggests it may suit a dive-bar seeker.
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- Mixedu/Big_Cans_0516 in r/philly · Dec 2025ambience
Says Lorraine has TVs but isn't a sports bar and keeps game sound off.
- Recommendsu/Willing_Peak994 in r/philly · Aug 2025price
Agrees the pitcher deal at this bar is a good one.
- Mixedu/jollyjm in r/philly · Nov 2024ambience
Very chill on weeknights but busy most weekends and during big Met events.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.