Henry James Saloon

Cold beer. Very good french onion soup. Large sandwiches. Phillies game.

Not as good as they used to be. I ordered a cordon bleu sandwhich and salad for takeout, my entire sandwhich was burnt. Completely black bread. The salad was also hot because it was shoved in the same bag as the sandwhich. Granted, it was a busy sunday night. But you prepare and are staffed for these certain occasions for a reason, and if i have to go when its not busy to get their «best food» then whats the point.

This place is great. The beer was cold and I the burger I got was really good. If your in roxbourgh you need to stop in. If you ever wanted to know what a small neighborhood bar is like, stop in. The highest compliment I can give is, I’ll be back soon. Lots of TVs.

We decided to check this out after hearing many great things. The food was delectable! Great bar food! Our only complaint is that we didn’t feel so comfortable. I wish we knew before going that the vibe was more for locals. If take out is possible we will definitely be exploring that option

Great food, nice staff. Friendly atmosphere. Try the cheese steak egg rolls. Been there a few times and will be going again.

Don’t judge a book by its cover. Henry James Saloon looks like a hole in the wall from the outside, and it also does from the inside, but the deliciousness within will cast your fears aside.
On our first visit, we were greeted warmly and the crowd was middle aged and friendly. A look at the beer taps and coolers revealed a nice selection of craft beer choices, and a fully stocked bar is also available. Several TVs are above the bar.
The food menu has a nice selection of sandwiches. We landed on the Hank Jim and the Guido Pork. Both were yummy — freshly baked rolls, quality meat and toppings and a perfect portion size. The best part of the meal, though, was the brew fries. These lightly beer battered morsels are some of the best fries I’ve had in Philadelphia. Worth the price of admission.
Speaking of prices, very reasonable. 4 beers, 2 sandwiches and the side of fries: $ 40. I’ll definitely recommend and return!

In one word: Yum! This pub’s food is almost legendary. Large portions, seasoned «just right», popular fare and all kinds of comfort food dishes, this place quickly became one of my favorites. The servers are very friendly and helpful — makes one feel really appreciated for their business. I had their version of a Philly cheese steak sandwich (minus the bread, as I am a diabetic) and it was very, very good. It was more than I could finish, so I had two meals out of it when all was said and done! The dining area is very small, which I would classify as intimate. The parking is on-​street and difficult as there is no lot, which cost them a star for me. Other than that, this place rules!

What an awesome place! A great neighborhood bar and pub style dining. If you’re new to HJ, don’t worry, you’ll know everyone before you leave. The bartenders and servers will all remember you as well, even if you wait 6 month for your return trip.
Check the menu for their daily food specials. They can’t be beat!

Place is a local hang and super friendly.
The staff is always courteous and helpful. The owner Dave is there most nights and willing to talk to any customer.
There are a handful of Tvs and they’re willing to put on what you want, as long as some Tvs can show local sports. They are quick to fulfill take out calls and a great spot for a quick 6 pack.
Prices are solid and the fries rival Chickes. My friends prefer the regular fries with old bay and cheese but I am partial to the beer battered. Either way, you can’t go wrong.
The menu has been changed a few times but you cannot go wrong with the Hank Jim — it’s a must try! In addition there are some sweet daily deals — Weds pizza night (and quizzo) check it out. Sadly they got rid of Monday slider night for meatball Monday — the burgers were quality and affordable.
If you are looking for a friendly stop in the Manauunk Roxborough area, look no further.
Great place for a b day or fantasy draft! Plus they have quality softball teams and you can rent the top floor for no cost. If you choose to not frequent this place — it is your loss.

I’ve been here about 4 times. Good place for a tasty meal and some beers. I’ve gotten several of their chicken sandwiches before. My favorite is the chicken florentine: spinach and provolone on a hero. Can get very loud, has live music.

Great neighborhood bar to go to when you’re craving some good (I mean delicious) bar food and good company. The bartenders and waitresses are super sweet and you will probably find a nice local to sit next to and chat. Great place.

Great neighborhood bar with friendly staff, great sandwiches, and great pizza. I’ve been coming here since I moved to the area 8 years ago.
Highly recommend the spicy pud chicken, pork with long hots, and meatball sandwiches. And the pizza has a sweetness to it that I didn’t like at first but now crave.
For sides the philly crinkle cut fries with hot sauce and ranch are just right. Not too greasy and the right amount of ranch. I occasionally need to ask for extra hot sauce but usually it’s enough. Poppers are excellent too.

The Henry James Saloon is a great little dive bar located across from Roxborough Hospital. It’s nothing fancy and no frills — a place with a large bar, a few tables, and a bunch of TVs showing baseball. They’ve got some some good, nothing fancy food (try the Hank Jim!). It’s just a great place to spend the night with a few cold ones — especially some Sam Adams. You know you can always trust a bar that has Sammies on tap!
I came here with my father, who was in town on a visit from North Jersey. I knew it was a place Karl G. Sr. would like, as he likes his Sammies too. He hasn’t visited me since i moved to Manayunk, after my 14-​year marriage to Cynthia came to an end. (Our kids Bradley and Bryan, B’n’B, live with her in Glenside. It’s just a phone call away but feels like miles inside.)
Karl G.Sr. asked me how I was coping. I told him not well. Part of this, I said, was because of him. He and my mom (the late Rebekkah G.) were perfect parents and set a great example for me. I would give them both a five-​star review. I told my father I felt like I let him down.
Karl G. Sr. then told me that wasn’t true. And he told me he wasn’t as good a father as he could have been. He then revealed to me that when he was at one point in time he was the top ranked junior in modern pentathlon, a sport that combines horseback riding, pistol shooting, fencing, swimming and running. I did not know this.
He gave this up, he said, when he met Rebekkah G. and wanted to settle down. He played it safe and settled into a career as the manager of a Garden State Parkway rest area.
I never took a chance, he said, because of him. And it’s true. In college (Ramapo), I had a creative writing professor that really encouraged me to become a writer. Instead, I decided to focus on business and became an actuary. Don’t get me wrong, I love being an actuary — I currently run loss valuation modeling for DEB Stores, one of the most exciting and innovative companies in woman’s retail. But I’ve finally owed up to the fact that it’s not what I truly want in life.
Karl G. Sr. also told me that unless I took a risk, B’n“B might not either. They might play it safe and never chase their dreams. And that… that is something I don’t want for them. I already missed enough dance recitals and bike polo matches, using work as an excuse. The last thing I want is to teach them to not live their life on their terms… not to live their life like me.
I thanked Karl G. Sr. Nothing like having a Sammie with your old man.
I would recommend the Henry James Saloon to any resident of Manayunk/​Roxborough who is having a heart-​to-​heart with their father and realizes he wasn’t perfect, and that’s actually a good thing.

I love the HJ! My favorite bar in Roxborough. It’s definitely more of a neighborhood place but the staff is always friendly to anyone who walks in. A great spot to catch a game or a good bite to eat. I’ve had several of the sandwiches and have yet to be even slightly disappointed. After 25 years in the neighborhood, they’re definitely doing something right. Looking forward to the next 25!

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This is a very locally bar. If you know what I mean. The food is pretty good for bar food and very affordable. They sponsored my softball team so have to give them some stars for that.

Great neighborhood pub where they serve a healthy shot and a cold beer (cheap) and you WILL engage in conversation with whomever is sitting next to you at the bar. The sandwiches look great, but the $ 9,95 fried chicken platter caught my eye. Comes with a fresh (simple iceberg) salad and a huge pile of crinkle fries (and oddly enough a little cup of POTATO SALAD. just in case you didn’t have enough potatoes in your diet. Gotta love the Irish. Anyway, you get a HALF of a smallish chicken (leg, wing thigh and breast) HOT out of the fryer. The skin is shatteringly crisp. They won;t win any culinary rewards for seasoning (but they do provide salt and pepper for the purpose.
Anyway, if you are craving fried chicken in a bar, and don’t want to hike to Resurrection Ale House and pay 20 bucks, you could probably ask them for some honey (or bring a jar.)
Update: ⁰⁵⁄₁₅: The Fried chicken platter is no longer on the menu. Sometimes it appears as a special. The cheesesteak has become my «goto» here. Fresh rib eye cooked to order. IMO better that D’Allesandro’s OR Chubby’s both of which are right around the corner, and over whom many argue. For my money, the ones here (on Conshohocken Bakery rolls) wins.

People love this place and I just don’t get it. I have been several times, I had a good cheese steak there once but beware of their dinners. I got chicken parm and it was three chicken tenders with sauce and cheese on it, felt robbed.
The atmosphere is cool, its an old row home but the music is always so loud that you have to shout to your server. Servers are very reluctant to split checks, but that isn’t a deal breaker. It would be nice to seem them with a larger staff.

Food impressed. This is a laid-​back, borderline dive bar. Really, it’s a neighborhood chill spot to watch a game. get some grub. beers with friends. Wish they had more local craft beers, but selection was decent.
We were impressed with quality of salad and food, expecting usual bar slop. this was not it. Try something new, go here.

Great pub environment. Went there with about 15 guys for a dinner meeting. Super loud, great service, food was typical pub food (Cheese on everything), and a decent domestic beer selection on tap.
Felt bad for the wait staff having to squeeze between the tables due to the tight quarters. A tiny space but could see how it would be a great place to watch a ball game.