So we went to the Urban Saloon in the Fairmount Area acrossfrom the Eastern State Penitentiary to have some drinks, dinner and of course dessert after work. We were looking for a place that was a little different than our standard OldCity and Northern Liberties favorites. Actually, a dear friend recommended this Philly restaurant so I thought this would be the perfect place to try out. It was definitely a success and it met most of our requirements: easy parking, fast sitting at dinner time, cool atmosphere, good drink options, good food and decent desserts. It’s pretty tough to satisfy my dessert cravings so maybe for the average Joe it would’ve been excellent.
Overall, it satisfied 5 out of 6 requirements. This is a good sign so I would recommend you try it out. Especially if you are looking to try something different out from your usual spots and if you are looking for a place that is semi-romantic and personal or just sitting at the bar with people you don’t know.
Oh, I should also mention that the night that we went there was a live band. This was a bonus as we didn’t know we were going to experience an unexpected live band that played a mix of music. To tell you the truth I don’t know what other specials they have on a daily basis, but I’m sure they have a few. Well I can say that they might have a Halloween special since they are across the street from the Eastern State Penitentiary. Maybe they have scary drinks or their own version of a haunted house.