Crime & Punishment Brewing

I'm not a beer drinker but came here to get a gift for Christmas. The bartender helped me pick something out and bottled it in a crowler. Great vibe and clearly the bartender knew a lot of the people there, seemed like a great community feel! Great prices and cozy interior. There was even someone there doing some work, so possibly a great wfh place!

I had a really great time when I stopped into Crime and Punishment this past Sunday. My husband and I each ordered a beer and sat at one of their inside picnic tables. The beer was delicious and reasonably priced. I tried Ghost Print and Draculator in the bigger sized pours. We had some friends join us and we split the pimento cheese dip which was big enough to share between 4 people. The pita that came with the dip was so puffy and delicious. I really enjoyed the dip. Hoping I can come back soon and try some more of their beers and maybe their pickle plate.

Brought the sunshine outside inside with the open air indoor seating. Was excited to see they had Mom-Mom's Kitchen pierogies here as that had been on my list of places to try in Philly. Beer was alright, but the pierogies were the star of the show here!

This was a unique brewery, not the best neighborhood but inside was safe. Unique clientele, knowledgeable staff, solid beer. The IPA was tasty.

A really nice nook of a bar placed on Girard Ave in Brewerytown.I've been a handful of times and each visit has been better than the last.Amongst the several breweries located in Philly, I'd place this one at the top for its variety of brews and the environment. A great choice if you're in search of something a step above your average dive bar.

My husband and I stopped by Crime & Punishment for a beer at the recommendation of a friend and based on the stellar reviews. Brewerytown is definitely getting to be more up and coming, and Crime & Punishment is contributing to that! It's a small spot - a very narrow brewery with some bar seats and some tables, but we easily snagged a table for the 2 of us. The vibe is definitely "creepy fun" - on par with the name, it's a very dark-themed interior, but it works. They are a small operation, so they only offer a few beers per night. I was excited to try the Space Race, a beer that came highly recommended to me and was all over the Yelp reviews, but I was super disappointed to see it was not on that evening's menu. We settled for their seasonal Oktoberfest beer (it was Nov when we visited), which was standard - nothing too much to right home about. We didn't get any food or a second round, but we would love to make it back to try (hopefully) Space Race and some other brews to improve our meh first experience. Grateful that Crime & Punishment is revitalizing the area and has a cool vibe, so I'm hopeful that our return trip will be better!

Excellent beer and great spot to hang out. Didn't try the food, but both beers I had were excellent.

Appropriately named "Crime and Punishment" since I felt like I was being punished by the bartender for the simple crime of visiting this bar.The bartender seemed quite put out that I was there and didn't serve me for quite some time since he was engaged in a deep conversation with a lady at the bar. When he finally took my order, he left before I could finish ordering and returned to said lady. She must have been weaving a fascinating story of intrigue or mystery to justify the lackluster attempt of serving his other customers. That may explain why he was not willing to let me taste any of the beers, which is understandable yet not a way to earn a fan of your brewery nor its offerings. In terms of atmosphere, the place seemed quaint on the inside with interesting art hanging from the walls. However it was quite cramped and from my barstool all I could see was a sink and a pile of dirty dishes staring me in the face. Is this what jail is like?Due to this and the fact that the bartender was knee deep in a conversation with Hemingway, I decided to eat elsewhere.

My friend and I stopped by on a Friday for happy hour. During happy hour, Crime and Punishment offers $2 off full pours so both of us got 13 oz. pours for $4. I got the Majin Buu, which is a coffee stout. It was good, but tasted like a generic coffee stout.The place was a lot smaller than I expected and it was really busy. When we first walked in, there wasn't anywhere for us to sit, but we got lucky because someone was leaving as we were deciding what we wanted. Between the two of us, we sampled four different beers but nothing really wowed us. I'm glad I visited while I was in the neighborhood, but I really don't see myself coming back. If you're trying to experience the Philadelphia brewery scene, you are better off at Love City, Roy Pitz, or Yards.

Small place with great beer, food, and chill vibes! It's a bit loud by the tables, but not too bad for a smaller group of 4 people.