Bonnie's Capistrano Bar

Another review that I've been meaning to pull up from the annals. Upon first walking into Bonnie's you won't be won over by the lavish beer and drink selection, the elaborate decor, music playing from the jukebox, or anything of that nature (which coincidentally happens to be what usually draws me into a bar for the long haul). But what Bonnie's doe have that wins you over is the fact that Bonnie's is an old school South Philly family bar with infinite charm.After walking in with Meredith, Jenna, and the rest of the book clubbers after discussing Shadow of the Wind, I had no clue what to think. But that was because we skipped over South Philly Tap Room which was packed to the gills, and by comparison it was a completely different world altogether. But so long as that world features a hilarious and cool bartender, a good unassuming spot to watch a Phillies game, and cheap Yuengling, I'm cool with being a part of it. The lipstick stains of old-lady regulars on glasses is something that I can do without on the other hand, which is why Bonnie's gets 4 out 5.

Dark, Smokey and Quiet.Bonnie's has a total 'locals only' vibe about it, and rightfully so. Located on a quiet South Philly block Bonnie's is one of those places you'll find older people perfect blended in with the young and trendy.The drinks are cheap, The vending machine sells cigarettes and snacks, and the bartender will tell you a story.They close at midnight during the week because of that quiet South Philly block of their's.

Neighborhood dive. Solid. Cranberry and vodka and a high life- $6. Can't beat it. That sums up this bar. Cheap, divey, smokey and no food other than the vending machine or "mussels night" which is every other Thursday for $8. Swing by for cheaply priced drinks and a juke box.

Absolutely great bar with a great crowd. Eamon, Kitty, Mike, Frank, and John are excellent servers that keep me coming back on a regular basis.

Love this place, and I am thinking of moving just so I can be closer to it. This is by far the cleanest and most friendly smoking bar in all of South philadelphia, and considering that my boyfriend and I like our cigars I've made the rounds. The back room full of tables is always inviting, the jukebox has a good selection, and I can touch the table without there being a sticky residue. Bunnie's is a great place to grab a drink on your walk to or from the subway because it's right on 13th, and this is usually the only time I drop in because I don't like walking more that 5 blocks for a drink.

One of the worst dive bars I've been to. Walked in and it was very smoky. Little area for eating and drinking. Only reason I give it two stars even is cuz it was the only place I had been able to get into successfully to watch the eagles falcons playoff game without having to wait in line.

Amazing spot with 10 seats and $5 special for miller high life and a shot of Evan Williams. Smoking allowed. Friendly service. Open at 7am, Saturday's at 10am and closed Sunday. One of the best bars in the world.

Came here a few nights ago and while i love the vibe and atmosphere of the place, I really felt sorry for the staff in having to deal with a bunch of childish assholes that dont know how to behave like adults. I coukd feel the lovely red headed bartenders pain as she had to pretty much babysit a group of entitled morons who cant follow simple rules as well as a very miserable woman who admitted she was just there to "binge drink". God bless this little south philly Gem and its amazing staff. They are trying to make the world better for those of us who know how to commune, imbibe, and have a good time.

Bonnies is a great spot in the neighborhood. Our bartender tonight was great, his name is Garfield. Great service and went above and beyond to make the night special. Two thumbs up!

Would be a classic s philly dive worth visiting if not for one big issue- I brought four friends from out of town with me to Bonnie's after eating everything in sight in the Italian market. We just wanted to relax for a bit before going back out for pho. It was still the afternoon so only three of us ordered beers while the other two just sat with us. Of the three of us ordering, two of us were white and one Hispanic. My white friend and I (also white) ordered first without incident and then my Hispanic friend ordered and was asked for id... why? We were all very clearly together and two of us ordered before him without being carded. Ok, weird, but we brushed it off. Then he went back up to ask for a glass of water and the same bartender gave him a glass and said "there's a big bowl of water in the bathroom back there for you." Wtf??I would chalk this up to idiot old south philly bros who think they're funny, but when all of this was only directed at a Hispanic person while everyone else was left alone, I don't know what else to think. There are plenty of philly dives you can visit that won't target your friends of color and make them feel unwelcome.