National Mechanic in Old town Philly

Why do I like National Mechanics, located in Philadelphia? Well, that list would take about an hour to compose, so maybe I'll just list what I don't like about National Mechanic. . . Okay, well, for starters..... that isn't going to work either. It pretty much is one of the coolest bars I've ever been to. The atmosphere, the menu, the beer. It has it all.

Located in the historic district of Philadelphia, National Mechanics resides in an 1830's bank designed by famed architect William Strickland. The location looks more like a library, or ... bank than it does a bar. Thus, you get a bar, that totally sticks out from the rest of the pack. Next up is the menu.

National Mechanics sports a pretty awesome menu when it comes to bar grub. There are traditional burgers and fish and chips, but in addition you have things like calamari and humus. Probably the most celebrated menu item is the homemade Veggie Burger. Does it deserve the celebrity? Absolutely. The Veg Burg is flat out ridiculous in its awesomeness.

Aside from the menu (which definitely deserves props) the reason why people go to National Mechanics is the bar. This fine establishment has fantastic drink prices and specials rocking all day. If you want cheap, Yuengling is served on draft for a mere $2 all day long. If a pint just won't quench that thirst, then grab a pitcher for $6. If "cheap" isn't an issue, NM has 18 draft selections to keep your palate dancing, served in the coolest pint glasses ever.

Why I loved NM? The food, the beer, the crazy church pews, greyhound lights/atmosphere, the music. There is just too much to praise. National Mechanics is just too much fun. Check out pictures and prices of National Mechanics in Philadelphia or find out about more bars in the Philly area