Twisted Tail
5 people recommendvia r/philly, r/philadelphia5 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Five people recommend Twisted Tail. One calls it a blues bar that is usually uncrowded, with shuffleboard as a bonus, and one describes an upstairs area with a fireplace, armchairs and couches that one thinks is relatively quiet during the week. One names it as a popular holiday-evening choice, and one suggests it for a crowd closer to the asker's age.
Address
The Twisted Tail, 509 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
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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/CatchMeWritinQWERTY in r/philly · Jun 2025ambience
Calls it a blues bar that's usually uncrowded, with shuffleboard as a bonus.
- Recommendsu/archnerd1130 in r/philly · Nov 2024ambience
Describes upstairs fireplace seating with armchairs and couches; finds weekdays fairly calm, unsure if the fire is lit.
- Recommendsu/Rawr-IdkMyBFFjill in r/philly · Nov 2025
Names it as a popular choice for the holiday evening.
- Recommendsu/reversehrtfemboy in r/philadelphia · Jul 2025ambience
Suggests this spot suits a crowd closer to the asker's own age.
- Recommendsu/Good_Butterscotch69 in r/philly · Jan 2026
Enthusiastically suggests it as an option.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.