Village Whiskey

I love this bar! Our first visit was during Happy Hour which is actually Happy Hours as it's from 1600-1800. Thanks Village, We appreciate your generosity! We ordered an Old Fashion (me) and Rose Gold(husband) Cocktail with HH Deviled Eggs, Popcorn Shrimp and Chicken Sliders. All of the above had steep discounts during this time slot. Still hungry we ordered the Village Burger which was delicious and juicy.Our last visit was Wednesday after 1800 so no discounts, of course, but we were excited to try some more cocktails. This time I had a Brown Derby (two if I'm being honest) and a Manhattan(husband). Once again, they were prepared skillfully. We ordered the Cobb Salad and Popcorn Shrimp for dinner and we left two happy campers.It's a pub with good vibes and very knowledgeable bartenders.5 luxardo Cherries!

Service was fine but burger was mediocre at best. Ordered medium and it was medium well to well. The sauce for the burger was barely there and overall a dry burger. Server offered to comp the burger but I ate it so didn't want to take advantage. He told me they hear that "sometimes" but never on the signature "whiskey" burger. If Jose Garces is really affiliates. All burgers should be great not just one.

small neighborhood restaurant with beautiful ambiance and a well-stocked bar! i've been here previously for the burgers which were quite good. i also had the house made tater tots and the short rib cheddar fries which were both solid. i enjoy their duck fat fries too, though they taste like normal well-made fries to me. the spot was honestly pretty decent, but the steak frites were so terrible that i could not justify a higher rating. the steak frites were well-done even though i asked for medium rare, and the whole dish was just unbearably salty. the garlic fries they came with were dreadfully salty as well. i would avoid the steak frites at all costs! the service is okay, but the staff is not very attentive and do not check in often. i should have sent the steak frites back, but no one stopped by to see how the food was. we were also not offered water when we were seated, we had to request it. i would be open to coming back for a burger and/or a drink, but it would not be my first choice. the food and drinks here are not cheap either.

Don't hear for the first time in over a decade and it was enjoyable. Your typical divey aesthetic and fare

I used to come here a lot a few years ago, but I wanted to try it out again before writing my official review. Needless to say my boyfriend and I went for brunch this Sunday. There is a restaurant side and bar side but you can sit at the high tops in the bar and be served as well which is what we selected when making our reservation. We were the only table on the bar side at 11:45. Our waiter was attentive and kind. When they were out of my first mocktail choice he immediately recommended his favorite for replacement, the ginger beer which was very refreshing. We didn't love the fried pickles because they weren't slices as we expected/what you'd expected from fried pickles. The chunks were too juicy to bite into while hot and the breading was falling off. I have to say this was our only negative, hence the 4 stars. Our sandwiches (one burger and one chicken milanese) were both delicious and just as we expected. The duck fat fries were what my boyfriend was most excited to try as he had never been here before, and they definitely exceeded his expectations! The place started getting busier around 12:30, so make a reservation or go earlier!

One of my kids favorites burgers spot. They have lots of burgers options. The portion size was huge, filled with patty, tomatoes and cheese. The buns were fresh and super tasty. The whiskey king and veggie burger were my kids favorites there. The fries were little dry but well-seasoned too. Drinks were cool especially the beer. My husband always have the beer. The restaurant was pretty spacious and has lots seating. It has a pleasant atmosphere, cool vibe.

I had several happy hours in mind, but is this where I decided to go. It's not a big place, but I was very impressed with their menu. And it wasn't easy to decide, there were really 5 or 6 restaurants I was considering going into. But they had a great Nashville hot chicken slider, and for 5 bucks, it was fantastic. The fried pickles made me wish i had someone with me to split them; they were crispy and served with a nice Buffalo aioli sauce, but there were just so many of them. Tough problem, I'm aware. The fried shrimp slider, i could have done without, there was just too much bread. But probably the highlight for me was drinking the Daisy Cutter beer from Half Acre in Chicago. I had not had one of these beers in maybe 8 or 9 years. And for 5 bucks, it was great to enjoy one again. They did have over 100 whiskeys, ranging from 8 dollar Irish Bushmill's to a Kinsey priced at 74 dollars. I can't think of any drink worth paying 74 bucks for... and that's not factoring in tax and tip. And the bar staff was super engaging and conversational, maybe the coolest staff I encountered over the weekend.

So, I was excited to try Village Whiskey for the first time based on recommendations and the excitement of a new experience.Sadly, I was completely underwhelmed. This feeling began with the engagement between the bartender & I which was less than welcoming and this feeling of "lost" when navigating the menu and asking questions. I was recommended the award winning burgers from a scripted point of view but not as genuine as I'd hoped, from any item on the menu.The drink (pictured) was not enjoyable, I didn't finish it. It was bourbon, so it was a great choice for me but I didn't like the particular drink.The deviled eggs weren't much of a taste, the smash burger was a bit dry and I felt as though each time I engaged the bartender, it wasn't welcoming/helpful. Sunday afternoon, the day in which I visited was quiet, not as busy as a week night (seen as walking by) but peaceful. I will say the ambiance is beautiful on the outside and inside. The bar was spacious, and others around me were enjoying themselves.

I made a reservation here for a party of four people. We ordered a bunch of appetizers : tater tots , deviled eggs and the charcuterie board. The tots were so soft on the inside and almost airy like. 10/10 in my book. I'm still thinking about them. However I wish the charcuterie board had more than three pieces of salami on it and perhaps crackers as well. For entrees we ordered the steak frites which were delicious. The fries were perfection and the steak was cooked medium rare just like how I asked. I definitely want to try the burger next time. All in all I really liked Village Whiskey

Favorite burger in the city. Nice ambiance and vibe. Walking distance from Rittenhouse Square and City Hall. Friendly and professional service. A favorite spot in the Rittenhouse neighborhood.