Bad Brother

Small and quaint corner neighborhood bar in Fairmount! The service is spot on, the staff are friendly and the food is off the charts! A hidden gem and absolutely worth a visit or six!

Have had this place on my list to try for a while as I heard they have the best wings in the city and wow did they meet expectations. It's very unassuming as you enter, a nice big bar and a few tables on the lower level, and then more tables upstairs. Seems like a typical dark and fun bar vibe, but what really stands out is the food. Drink selection was very big, and the menu is focused on some great options.Came in on a Wednesday so tried their cheese plate which was on special for the day (only $12!), and it was just wonderful all around. Three tasty, soft cheeses with crostini breads. A handful of candied walnuts with apple slices. Honeycomb and warm blueberry jam. Very nicely presented and tasted delicious. The wings were just perfect, not only in very high quality but the sauce as well. Just flawless. Not too spicy but had a great kick. Definitely amongst the best in the city. Also they have weekly specials which are great! Really awesome spot, definitely stop in if you're in this area. Thanks

Good. The menu was small, makes sense given that it seems like a local bar more than anything. The crab bites were good but underwhelming. My hubby had to split his sausage sandwich so I felt like I was getting more of a well-rounded meal.The Good: The milk punch drink was excellent. Not a lot in the glass for the price, but it was a great cocktail.The bread and honey butter were delicious. The presentation was kind of meh, but it was good crusty bread.The Not-so-good: It's dark and loud, the parking is Fairmount parking (although we miraculously found parking a block down). There's a 20% service fee. Make of that what you will. I appreciate places trying to do right by their employees but it hampers the patron in some ways, I think. There were other little fees and taxes that accumulated on our bill that made the meal about $170 all told. I get it, but that struck me as a lot for this bar. Hey... maybe I'm not the regular who doesn't balk at that kind of damage.

We stopped by after a nearby trip and found the place to have a cozy ambiance. It's a small spot located in a quiet, bustling neighborhood near the Rocky statue. The area is close to a residential corner, so there were plenty of families and locals around. The service was quick and efficient, and we came specifically for the sandwiches and burgers, which lived up to their reputation--both were delicious and filling. After our meal, we took a walk to burn off the carbs, which was a nice way to end the visit. This cute spot is perfect for a couple or a small group of friends. Though the place is small, the quality of the food more than makes up for it. Highly recommend!

I have lived in Fairmount for 6 years now, but I somehow missed this great neighborhood bar that's only a couple of blocks from me. The atmosphere is great, and the food is amazing as well! The cheeseburger is one of the best I've had in Philly. I'm not a huge fan of thick cut fries, but these were pretty great. I will most definitely be back!

The menu was unexpected considering the venue seems like a typical neighborhood bar. We were seated upstairs which is quieter than the downstairs which has a large bar area and then a smaller seating area. Having read the Yelp reviews, we ordered:bread with honey butter and sea salt - 5/5 outstanding, we wanted to lick the plate that butter concoction was so good!wings with sriracha - 5/5 outstanding again, crisp and delicious with a kick!radicchio salad - 5/5 - not so much radicchio, more arugula, but that is more to my liking, fresh, tasty, I'd have this again and againkids' burger - 4/5 - I ordered mine with everything including bacon, but ended up taking off the bacon because it was not crispy as I prefer it (and I don't really need to eat four strips of bacon on top of my cheeseburger!) the wedge fries were very good and crispy (unlike the bacon)I could have stopped at the bread/butter, wings, and radicchio salad. Maybe next time I'll throw in the roasted cauliflower which also sounded good, and when Lent is over I'll go back for the dessert doughnuts!

Really only one vegetarian option. However, it was good and I liked the vibe of this place. Very unassuming from the outside but busy inside! Service was great, impressive drink menu. I got a sour beer and a cider. The dessert pear donuts were amazing too! Vegetarians/vegans, just make sure to check the menu ahead since options are very limited.

Staff and Service:- The staff members here were very nice and patientFood and Drinks:- Cheeseburger: the sauce on this burger was good, but I did have to eat it without the top bun because it was burnt and quite crispy / hard . The sweet potato wedges the burger came with weren't good- House Salad: I enjoyed this salad a lot, from the citrus ricotta (we asked for this on the side) to the vinaigrette - Buffalo Wings: these wings definitely had a kick to them from the jalapeños and the sriracha sauce- Cheese Plate: the honey and jam were the hits of this place, giving the cheese and bread a really nice touch Miscellaneous:- Two gender-neutral restrooms available downstairs- Didn't go upstairs, but there is an upstairs - They can make cocktails off the menu as well- Street parking available - It is quite loud here, making it a little difficult to hear other people

It is easy to understand the Fairmount resident compulsion to gatekeep the heck out of Bad Brother. Upon arrival around 6pm on a Friday, my friend and I were hoping to score bar seats to enjoy some post-work dinner and drinks. Both of us live in the neighborhood, had never been, and were way past-due for a visit. No dice on the bar seats since the Bad Brother happy hour is such a crowd favorite, but the awesome staff here squeezed us in at a table for 2 upstairs.Everything was top tier from service to food to easy going ambience. They seem to do it all - great cocktail list, strong wine selection, elevated and delicious "pub" food, and also...arcade games. I love a reliable spot that can be a catch all for any mood, vibe, or occasion, and Bad Brother does it with ease. I tried the kids burger, caesar salad, and fries and thoroughly enjoyed everything, with a special shout out to their house made caesar. Once we wrapped up our wine and meal, our server casually said "are we gonna get some doughnuts?" and we immediately (and correctly) responded "yes." If you take nothing else from this review, do NOT skip the doughnuts. Under no circumstance are you to skip the doughnuts. Oh, you're too full and don't want dessert? You're wrong. Oh, you don't typically like sweet treats? A) seek help and b) order the doughnuts anyways and thank me later. I want to go back and try the sausage roll and wings and soup and basically the entire menu. Make a reservation or try your hand at nabbing a bar stool, but I would head over right when they open. Peace love and doughnuts, people.

The food and service at Bad Brother are consistently great! We always start out with the Carangi rustic bread (from South Philly) and honey butter. OMG, the butter! I had no idea butter could taste like this. It's sweet and salty and so delicious! Honestly, I think I could've just ordered two more of the bread and called it good. I'd have been happy. The cheeseburger (with no cheese) was juicy and delicious and the pickles, onions and condiments were all great as well, and in proportion. The thick cut fries were well above average. I prefer when I can tell that my fries were actually a potato once, so they worked great for me. The radicchio salad was...wait for it...radicchio-lously tasty! There were so many flavors involved that it felt like there were three different bites in each forkful. They have a great beer selection, including lots of ciders and sours (which I don't drink, but, ya' know, for those that do...). They're always super busy, but the staff is always attentive, polite and professional. The photo here does no justice to anything, but I took it, so there it is.