McCusker's Tavern

This is a hidden gem. We came in on a random early Friday afternoon after Eagles's training camp. Doug, one of the owners, waited on us at the bar. He was such a nice guy and we had great conversation with during the few hours we spent there. The place has some awesome memorabilia and represents the Philly teams proudly. Doug explained to us that one of the McCusker's signs was actually made from the original Independence Hall. Overall, great experience. It is cash only but drinks aren't overly priced. We look forward to stopping in next time we are in the city. Thanks, Doug!

I wish I'd found this place sooner. It's a perfect dive bar. The brothers, Doug and Ryan, are the nicest guys around. This place is totally unpretentious. The crowd is a mix of all ages. There's a dart board in the corner, and plenty of seats around the bar. There's always a game on the tv.One things to keep in mind: they don't serve food, but you can bring in whatever you want.

On a dark and not at all stormy night in the depths of South Philadelphia I found a bar that changed the way I saw corner bars in the depths of South Philly. My whole life I thought McCusker's was some old folks cracked out place to be. Where old men made young girls sit on their lap and the whole deal. 15 years ago--I dunno. 2009 it's totally not that. McCusker's is run by two twins in their 30s. The crowd on the night I went were all neighborhood people in their 20s and 30s. Not a would be rapist in the bunch. It was so chilled and the drinks were cheap. I had a fabulous time!

This place is so awesome. They probably have some beer you'd like to drink. Super friendly. They have a shrine to Pearl Jam, which embarrassed me because I was telling someone, I think Pearl Jam sucks. I'm a Melvins guy. But I'll listen to Evenflow 100 times just to hang at this chill-ass jawn. Love!!!

Best south philly bar, period. My boyfriend refuses to go anywhere else on a Friday night.

PROS: Awesome South Philly corner bar. Cheap drinks, good food, good times. MUCH cheaper than Chickie's a just as good, if not better time. A hidden gem that can stand up quite nicely to the commercialized digs near the Sports Complex.CONS: No ATM, doesn't accept credit cards. Better come with cash. Still only a very minor inconvenience.

A friend and I decided to head to our favorite corner bar in lieu of suffering through anymore of a terrible Phillies game. I'm giving McCusker's four stars this time for two reasons: awesome food AND gluten-free beer. I ordered potato skins, which were just incredibly satisfying. Not frozen little tater disks pulled out of a box -- actual potato that was cut into quarters and filled with cheese and real bacon (not bacon bits). A hearty scoop of sour cream came with this awesome tater as well. The gluten free beer option was Woodchuck's Cider -- pretty decent and I didn't feel left out surrounded by other beer drinkers.My friend opted for a burger -- looked delish. Substantial piece of beef with a beautiful bun (I really miss you, gluten!), lettuce and tomato (as he requested) PLUS a heaping portion of fries that were quite yummy.

No hipsters here, which can be a plus or minus depending on your point of view. Cheap prices, and you can smoke, eat and drink all at the same time! For some unknown reason, my neighborhood (girard estate) seems to live in a nether world where no one pays attention to the rules (on parking, smoking, etc.) and no one cares.Unlike the 2 "taprooms" or e passyunk bars, you will not find a wide selection of microbrews or gastropub fare here. But that's not why you come here. Come here to have a cheap beer and food and smoke and watch the game in lo-key local environment.

Great place. Really only go here because the coolest guy on earth Jarrett McGlone goes there. He's the really cool wanna be Irish guy with the Jeff cap. He kinda looks like the guy in the Hot Fries potato chip bag. He has a big upper body and skinny legs (he skips leg day all the time) but man he sure can pound those twisted teas. Thanks for all the good times McGlone. You're a real hero.

This is a very personalized, hip tavern on the inside. Unassuming on the outside. The bartender was apologetic to me about not being able to serve me right away or thinking he missed an order but he was busy. He probably thought I was part of the Crokinole group order and was missed. It didn't occur to me at the time. All I knew was that I wanted to try the egg nog cocktail and play Crokinole! I wasn't expecting fast service. Very welcoming and prices are reasonable. I think next time I am here, I will try their food if they have any. When I googled it looked like they might have food. It didn't hit me they might have some because it looked like no one else was having any or maybe their kitchen was closed after 9. It is also possible they had food at one time and no longer do as at least one of the previous reviews says they don't have food here. They are cash only.They also have a fun Crokinole outing Thursday evenings currently. This crowd fits in well with this bar and the friendliness absorbs itself all around. There are people here I would want to connect with more if given the opportunity.