Old Eagle Tavern

Good neighborhood bar for great beer selection and a good conversation. Not a bad spot for pool either.

Had great lunch!

The selection they had on tap was good and the bar food was better than normal bar food.
Definitely an American for a neighborhood bar.

We ordered two orders of chicken wings over the phone, and when we came to pick them up, they only had one order ready. We waited around for the second order. When we went home to eat them, the wings were not enjoyable. Tasted microwaved.

Yes, you still need to not come here when the foam princess and her phone are working. But otherwise, this bar is pretty much perfection. Handmade food? Check.(Yes, Lucky’s, I am side eyeing your frozen fries)
Awesome mix of locals, obnoxious frat bros, and pretty much everyone else. A petri dish of observation.
The fries are amazing, as is everything else, especially the wings. I love the reviews complaining about how big they are. You know why they’re so big? It’s the entire chicken wing.
Try looking at a whole chicken. Or at one for sale in the store.
You’re welcome.

Been wanting to come here for months based on the reviews, but when I finally got a chance to try it I was SO disappointed by the food. We ordered the wings (because of how good they looked/​sounded in the Unilocal pictures and reviews) and instead of being crispy, they were a little slimy, didn’t seem fried, and were the whole wing (instead of the pieces you typically get in bar). Personally, I find it gross to have to pull apart the joints to eat the wing pieces, but thats just me. We ordered entrees (hanger steak cheesesteak and buffalo chicken sandwich) hoping the place would redeem itself. Not at all. The bread for the cheesesteak was stale, and the chicken seemed to be underdone. The only redeeming part of the meal was the fries, which were very good. Our bartender/​waitress was also very nice. However based on the food, we probably won’t be returning.

Eh…
We come here once a year for my husband’s birthday and that’s enough for me. It’s usually rather loud with either music or belligerent drunk Manayunkers. They used to have quite an extensive food menu, but now you they offer a few items, one of them resembling pigs-​in-​a-​blanket that look like the kind you get in the Whole Foods freezer section.
The beer list is decent, but I think even that’s become rather skimpy. They used to have some seasonal mixed drinks, but now the menu boasts beer and… beer.
The old guy with the huge dog is no longer perched at the bar all night, so that’s a plus (or a minus, depending on who you are).
If it weren’t for my husband’s nostalgia about this place, I’d never go. But once a year I can handle.

Used to be my go to spot with my wife! Beers were always good/​changing and their menu was so unique and DELICIOUS! Just came in and the beers are still decent (whew) but the menu and new chef is AWFUL!!! Burger was gross and barely cooked (ordered it medium). Like literally barely cooked to the point of concern. Wife’s buffalo chicken sandwich was comical and her side salad was a few shreds of lettuce and a tomato. She was so sweet but the bartender/​waitress was in outer space too. I feel bad even writing this and it might be the first review I have ever written online bc I usually don’t bother but it was that disappointing that I had no choice. Hopefully the owner reads this and figures it out. #saddayintheyunk #:(

Great local bar with a great divey vibe and cool bartenders. The food is excellent, too. The draft list used to be much better however it’s now been overrun by Barren Hill beers, which is a brewery owned by the same people. I’d say 3 or 4 tap lines are usually dedicated to those largely underwhelming beers.
The only reason it doesnt get 5 stars is because the owner will occasionally be in there parked at the bar drinking enough bourbon to kill an elephant. He becomes incoherent and starts jumping into conversations, interjecting his racist, homophobic & bigoted comments. He also lets his dog roam around the bar and doesnt seem to mind when hes poking his nose onto tables while people are eating. Oh and at the end of the night he drives home completely wasted — so there’s that, too. I’ve considered calling the cops on him but he’s a cop himself so i’m not sure how far that’ll get me.

Can’t believe I’ve never reviewed OE! Living in Manayunk the past 3 years, this is by far my go-​to spot when looking for great food, great beers, great bartenders. so basically it’s the only place we ever go. M and I always seem to strike up a conversation with interesting people (only the good ones frequent Old Eagle) and the bartenders are always top notch. The food is not what’d you expect since the atmosphere looks a bit ‘divey’ in a good way. Food wise they have awesome specials (blackened catfish, creative flatbreads, cheese plates) and delicious constants (great burger, chicken sandwich, wings are awesome). The only other thing to say is… Please don’t come here because if you do then there might not be a spot at the bar for me.

I went here with a wing craving, solely based on the one picture that a previous Unilocaler had added.
This is a friendly neighborhood dive bar, with a clear accent on high quality ingredients and elevated flavor profiles.
Their wings are hands down the best I have had in the Manayunk Roxborough area. Far and away. You only get 6 wings for $ 9, but don’t let that dissuade you.
It needs to be stated that my family hails from Buffalo so I hold wings to an incredibly high standard.
These wings are meaty, juicy, and fried absolutely perfectly. The skin is that perfect amount of crispy. The meat is that perfect level of succulent.
I ordered the Korean hot wings and simply can not wait to go back and try their standard buffalo wings.
Their fries are also no slouch, with the malt mayo. I couldn’t stop gobbling them.
Need to go back asap and try their buffalo wings, chicken and waffles, fried chicken and Mac and cheese. Desperately.
Who’s coming with me?
Only downside to this place: parking. Welcome to Manayunk!

Old Eagle is off the beaten trail in Manayunk and it is now my favorite dive in the area. It’s also conveniently located ten minutes walk from my house, so maybe I’m biased.
Brews: very crafty, very cheap (for craft – they range from $ 5 – 8 for a draft).
Food: GREAT fries – nice and thick, but still crisp and salty (my preference for fries). The chili is just a little spicy and is another must-​order dish. The chili comes with these cool Dorito-​like baked chips. You should also get the pulled pork sandwich, which is nice and juicy.
Vibe: This bar looks super-​tiny from the outside, but there is plenty of space to enjoy brews and friends (plus a pool table!). The regulars/​locals are very friendly, and the bartenders are cool.

This is my FAVORITE local bar. I’m here frequently. I know the staff, they’re fantastic, I love the food, and the beer selection is often excellent, always unique. The heats back on, and I’m happy. Expect fun crowds and a delightfully dive-​y feel. Seriously, I probably would have moved out of this neighborhood at an age appropriate time had it not been for the Old Eagle being down the street.

The Old Eagle Tavern is your typical dive of Manayunk. Located on a street with little parking, the Old Eagle Tavern delivers a great draft list and some tasty food.
The place is dark, dingy, and could use a rehab.
Walk up to the bar and you may or may not be greeted right away. Service is hit or miss, yet acceptable because in the end Old Eagle is a dive.
The food cost is reasonable and decent. I tried the chicken and waffles which came with a kimchi slaw and some tasty chicken. Unfortunately it was bone cold. My dad tried to pulled pork sandwich complete with chorizo! It could use some greens, yet he told me it tasted really good.
Check out their happy hours for some great deals, and play a round of pool, or darts. A neighborhood favorite, if Old Eagle put a little work into the place and focused more on customer service this place could easily be a four or five star place.

Great place for neighbors to get together and to share a pint. This is the type of place that people get to know each other and hang out over a few beers. Definitely different than the other bars in Manayunk but if you enjoy relaxing conversations with friends and not loud dance music this is a good spot for you

Met up with some buddies from college for brunch. Found the place on Unilocal,as it served as a good, middle ground, meeting spot. The best way to quickly sum this place up is dive bar meets gastro-​pub, in disguise.
I had no idea it was possible to make an omelet appear fancy but I found this out here. In what appears to be a hearty portion of hand sliced Italian sausage and made-​from-​scratch, caramelized onions — again, hearty on the portions — were stuffed into my omelet, pouring out of it. The potatoes that accompanied the omelet were no joke either. Truffled salt and parmesean were sprinkled all over them, not missing a single one.
My fiancé got the canoli French toast and it looked magnificent. She confirmed my assumption.
Places like this are what make Philly great. Sure, I can find something comparable down here in DC — but not at that price.
The beer selection was A+, as well. $ 3 Bloody Mary’s during brunch. They also have some of the best growler fills, in regards to options and price, I’ve seen in awhile.

As this is our corner bar I’ve been back a few times and have gotten a bit more disappointed each time we come. The usual bartender there has been ridiculously unfriendly and anytime i ask him for water he won’t bring it even after multiple reminders… which I just found insane after a while that I wasn’t allowed to be hydrated because water’s free and he won’t think he’s getting a tip for it.
They went from having great $ 5 craft beers to a pretty odd variety. They’re still great beers, but they’ve gotten into the high percentage for $ 8-​$ 10 a pop brews. I know that’s typical of the winter season so it may go back to normal, but if you’re gonna be a neighborhood casual divebar, you cant expect everyone to want to pay that much for a decent beer in the winter. The menu has changed a little bit and hasn’t been as good. A lot of mess ups on our orders too.
I’ll come back when they switch to spring/​summer more normal beers and maybe figure out when that grump behind the bar is off, but really only because its on our block… and that rootbeer bbq chicken sandwich… oh and because they’re cool with my pup being there too… oh and for darts and pool… dammit i hate to hate this place.

This is a dive bar located in the middle of the residential section of manayunk. Its perfect for if you dont want to walk down the hill to main street to grab some dinner or drinks. They have an excellent selection of craft beers and the bartenders are very knowledgeable about the brews and will let you sample if you are unsure. Their food is delicious, nothing like a great burger and fries with a craft beer, but their entrees are very good as well which is unexpected for a dive bar.

Recently stopped into Old Eagle Tavern on a snow day and they’ve changed the menu slightly but the food is still on-​point and beer selection is as impressive as always. Also to warm my frigid hands, they had a special hot cider spiked with whisky or rum.
The husband and I ordered the wings (korean style), the brussels sprouts, duck spring rolls and a pulled pork sandwich. We loved the wings and brussels and would totally go back just for those again. The duck rolls were a little weird and not what I was expecting, tasted kind of like liver? The pulled pork sandwich was also delicious and huge!

I can’t rave more about the old eagle!
A dive bar with excellent food and beer selection. Their taps rotate craft beers often and their food is out of this world.
I highly recommend the crab cake sandwich. Great French fries sometimes they have tater tots.
Beers are pricey but it’s a great low key bar for people in the area to get tasty food and sit and try some Craft beer.
Not usually very crowded which is also a plus.