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Dandelion's "Dog Bar" - The Dandelion, Philadelphia, PA

The Dandelion

4.7
4.7
8162 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 154 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
London's culinary revolution comes to Philadelphia with this unique gastro-pub. Cozy rooms and intimate bars create a storied, Old World aura, while updated seasonal takes on British food make up the menu. In keeping with tradition, our casks and tap craft beers are always rotating and classic family-style roasts are served on Sundays.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, English, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (215) 558-2500
  • Website
    http://www.thedandelionpub.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Liam Geoghegan
  • Location
    124 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Area
    Center City
  • Cross Street
    18th and Sansom
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 8,162 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Philadelphia County

    Most Booked

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dandelion offers a "cozy and charming" English pub atmosphere with "delicious" food and "attentive" service. It's known for its festive decor, especially during Christmas. Highlights include the "amazing" pate, "excellent" fish and chips, and standout brunch options. While some reviews note service inconsistencies, many praise its "warm and welcoming" ambiance.

8,162 Reviews

  1. Ken

    VIP

    Berlin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kathleen provided exceptional service. The front of house staff gave me a great table even though I was a solo seating. 10/10. As always amazing time.

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  2. Eric

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the diverse, authentic menu. Great ambiance and atmosphere. Our favorite brunch in the City.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been passing this joint for years and finally got around to stopping in. Beautiful old building, with a wonderful ambiance inside. Feels like a British Pub. Looks small on the outside, but lots of eating space inside. Cozy, warm, inviting, and relaxing. Can get a bit noisy, but that is not a reason not to go here. The food was very good. The breads were insanely good. My wife had the fish and chips , and I had the Bangers and Mash. Great dishes and the portions were just right. There are plenty of interesting beers to choose from. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I will return. It is expensive, so plan on at least 100-150 experience for two. Enjoy!

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  4. Bonnie

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    734 reviews

    4.0

    734 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was generally very good. My guest thought the soup had too much cream. I liked the salad. Our server was very pleasant. Noise level is not too loud. Nice table near window. Overall, a good experience.

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  5. Marcy

    Orlando

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great experience here! The food was amazing, and they had plenty of GF options. The chicken tandoori was best I’ve ever had!

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  6. Anna

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a great dining experience. Very authentic British pub ambience. Service was great. Food was good, but slightly over-priced. We had the oysters, burger, shepherd’s pie, steak & chips, and salmon. Everyone enjoyed their meal. The oysters were tasty but tiny. The salmon was a bit too rich for an entree. Spices were overbearing.

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  7. SkylarH

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Came in for Sunday roast and sat in the pub. The roast was amazing! Better than the roast that I had in the UK on a recent visit. Need to come back soon for it again because I know I’ll be craving it!

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  8. Desiree H

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ll be dreaming of the Lemon Barley Risotto, the Dandelion Salad , the Deviled Eggs…and the Lemon Bar dessert and the wonderful tea… love this place ! Our first time there and we will be back… love the atmosphere (fireplace, decor)…

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  9. Tracey

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The drinks and food were really good! The service is slow - based in past as well as this experience- just for awareness. Overall a great place!

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  10. Pam

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely brunch experience…nice and cozy on a cold Sunday

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FAQs

The Dandelion offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 558-2500.

The Dandelion is rated 4.7 stars by 8162 OpenTable diners.

The Dandelion does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 154 times today

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Google Map for The Dandelion

124 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    18th and Sansom
  • Area
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, English, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Liam Geoghegan
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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