British cuisine: the best places to taste it in Philadelphia

6 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Mary Cassatt Tea Room
Mary Cassatt Tea Room
88/100 (228 ratings)
Restaurants
British
British
Lunch
Caviar
Sandwiches
Salad
Sit down
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Mid-range
"I had afternoon tea with my husband here for my birthday and they knocked the experience OUT OF THE PARK!! From the moment I walked in the door, it..."
Seven Rebello
"One of the more upscale spots in Philadelphia that has that Parisian aesthetic. It’s on the pricier side, afternoon tea set starts at $70 per..."
Peixi Kwee
"Best birthday gift from my mom ever! What a great experience. When we walked in, someone was playing a harp, which made the atmosphere even fancier..."
Kat Jost
"Just a perfect quiet place in the hotel for tea, scones and other savoury items. Mary, our server, was right on time with everything and had..."
Sukriti Mantri
"Inside The Rittenhouse hotel, just off the lobby, is the Mary Cassatt Tea room. Seasonally, there is outdoor seating on a small patio, but we were..."
Natalie Caldwell
"My wife and I had the pleasure of going out on one of our first dates since having our daughter at the Mary Cassatt Tea Room & Garden this past..."
Ryan Faino
"Had an amazing afternoon tea on my birthday a few weeks ago. It was smaller than I thought and I didn’t know it was inside the Rittenhouse hotel..."
Jacqueline Lopez
"We had a lovely experience this past weekend at afternoon tea. The staff was very attentive and knowledgeable of their tea selection. Every single..."
Nora Krupp
"Beautiful ~ Friendly professional knowledgeable staff. Tea was very very good. All sandwiches and pastries where beautiful and delicious. The girl..."
Melanie Serralles
"Excellent, very classy and elegant. Enjoyable..."
Alexander H. Spano
"The Victorian Ladies Tea Society of Philadelphia celebrated their 23rd anniversary on Friday December 16, 2022 with a lovely afternoon tea. We had..."
Rachel Garber
"Fun experience, although would have preferred multiple teas instead of one tea for the whole..."
Jeremy Yowell
"Nice ambiance straight back into the Rittenhouse hotel. Everyone we interacted with was friendly. Our server was very good at describing how it works..."
Elise Paulsen (Elysianxx)
"Outstanding and intimate experience. Tea room was gorgeous and boasted a meticulously maintained garden outside. Our server was courteous and..."
Tara Tysak
"Gorgeous tea service. Outstanding staff, great selection of teas for every palate. Savories and sweets were beautiful, clever, and delicious. They..."
Maryanne McGurk Murray
"My two girlfriends and I had Afternoon Tea at the Rittenhouse on Sunday and we could not have enjoyed our experience more! The atmosphere was lovely,..."
Allyson Davis
The Dandelion
The Dandelion
84/100 (15611 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
European
Contemporary
Contemporary
American
Vegan Options
British
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Roast Beef
Tandoori Chicken
Duck
Hamburgers
Full english breakfast
Omelette
Welsh Rarebit
Oyster
Risotto
Mussels
Salmon
Beef
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Dumplings
Tandoori Chicken
Lamb Shepherd's Pie
Cod
Welsh rarebit
Bangers & Mash
Curry
Cakes
House Made Ricotta
Lamb
The Dandy Burger
Fish and Chips Three Times Fried
Eggs Benedict
Pasta
Fish
Twinings Afternoon Tea
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Salad
Pork
English Style Cheese Board
Bangers And Mash
Rabbit Pie
Mac and cheese
Sandwiches
Parfait
Big Ben Cocktail Rye Thyme Lemon and Egg White
Toasts
Deviled Eggs
Crab
Burger
High Tea
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Contemporary
British
European
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Went there solo. Was pretty busy so i had a table outside but it was right under the heat thingy, which was nice. At first service was pretty slow..."
Regular Item Review
"We stumbled on this restaurant while we were visiting Philly. We looked at the reviews and decided to try it out. My son and I definitely enjoyed our..."
Janelle Coke
"Long pull beers were delicious, as were every single plate we ordered. We don't often stay for dessert but the sticky toffee was irresistible! Love..."
Ash K
"The people were amazing, very well received. The ambience was beautiful and cozy with Christmas decorations. I thoroughly enjoyed dining here. Food..."
YK
"The vibes in this place were great. Service/drinks/food all on point. We loved all our dishes including the free bread! I forgot to take a photo of..."
John DePasquale
"Popular British pub with multiple rooms and Old World atmosphere. Excellent professional/fun service. Lots of good/creative food and..."
Tony D'Antonio
"True to form - awesome place. And oh my gosh, the bread! And ricotta... And cultured butter. Awesome selection of beers and great on/off-menu..."
Geoffrey Penny
"Love the service, each worker Interacted with was lovely. Food was good, I wasn't blown away, but I would go again. Loved the warm olives, pleasantly..."
Jonny Quest
"The food is excellent. 10/10, go for the food. The service is the only reason for the four star. The host didn’t make mention of happy hour, and..."
KaeAnne Parris
"Wow! Came here for a team dinner and was blown away by the whole experience. The decor in this establishment is so well done and the food is..."
Patricia Moore
"Absolutely delicious meal. House made ricotta was delightful. Tandoori chicken was cooked perfectly and the shepards pie had an amazing depth of..."
Justin Hansen
"Love love LOVE this place! The ambiance is on point. Sat at the bar, service is excellent. The rabbit pie is insanely good. It’s a rabbit and..."
M R
"The “A Royal Occasion” ($50) afternoon tea is good but not perfect. I am a bit disappointed at the food they offered. The sandwiches seem cheap..."
C C
"walked by and thought-let’s try this place. we were seated immediately by a friendly staffer. the atmosphere was light and the staff were all so..."
Lauren Bacigalupi
"We got the royal experience afternoon tea. Service was great, atmosphere was so nice, food was good. My critique would be that we were disappointed..."
Juliann Whirry
"Everyone knows the Dandelion, so it had to be tried. The food was excellent, we got the charcuterie and whipped ricotta as appetizers.. they were..."
Briana
"I really liked this spot. Brunch in Philly is pretty lame but offers a proper omelette / French toast investment. I hate going to brunch why am I..."
Cynthia J. Roman-Cabrera
"What a great place! My brother recently moved to Philly so we had a family dinner here. Everyone loved their food and the service was great...."
Lindsey Malko
"The Dandelion is a nice restaurant tucked into a street corner not far from the Courthouse. The restaurant is set up much like an old cozy city home..."
Steve Johnson
The Bards
The Bards
82/100 (464 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Irish
Bar
Pub
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Came in off the street on a whim and was definitely not expecting to have one of the top burgers in the city here. But then they served one of the..."
Thom Wall
"Cool pub and bigger than I expected. Nice center wood bar and a decent selection of Irish whiskey to pick..."
Joseph Morreale
"One of my favorite bars in the city. You get a good mix of people it attracts, the drafts are always solid, food is good, and the staff are all..."
D Bronson
"Outstanding. The place was transformed this year by a new GM and chef. Best bar and one of the best restaurants in Rittenhouse. Best wings, fried..."
Michael Zammuto
"Had a good time watching March Madness on a Sunday night. They had a good happy hour special, for both food and drink. The people there were mainly..."
Matthew Davis
"Decent beer and cocktail selection. Fairly small but clean and modern decor. Be cautious about going on a Thursday night, however. They apparently..."
Drew Garvey
"Staff was attentive and polite. There were some candles on the tables, and ours went out/we accidentally blew it out several times and they came by..."
Zeppy
"May 2012 The food is sub-par. The service was bad before (slow and unresponsive waitstaff) but the last time I went here, it was the worst I've..."
Molly Summers
"Easily my favorite bar in the city. Great beer selection, never too crowded, friendly service, late night food. Perfect for a first date or a..."
Robert McCormick
"My type of bar. Smithwicks on tap... Excellent. Played some darts, didn't win. My friend James schooled me! Bartender was friendly but slow to start...."
Bryan Collier
Irish Pub Philly
Irish Pub Philly
79/100 (763 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Irish
Pub
Irish
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Fish
Fish & chips
Burger
Sit down
Irish
Pub
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love the environment in the pub. Nice place to watch a game and enjoy a beer. The staff I'd welcoming and nice. The beer menu has a good collection...."
Janitha Batagoda
"Nice old Irish pub deleting one star because they don’t have Guinness what kind of Irish pub does Not have this? Was also surprised that I..."
J V
"I love this bar and have many wonderful memories there. I walked by the other day and see that it’s still boarded up. The google hours say it is..."
Kelly Kay
"It's a great place and the staff (like Mary) are cool people. The food is nice, too. Their beer is a good selection. The only thing that sucks are..."
Marvin Powell
"Food was good, service was excellent. From the guy at the front door, to our waitress everyone was very friendly. Our server, Mary was amazing. There..."
Alexander Minnick
"Came here with our dog to sit outside. The server was very nice and brought our puppy some water. Drinks were reasonable for the area but generally..."
Christopher Edwards
"The food here was great. A friend and I arrived early for a show at Helium Comedy Club and walked over to this Irish Pub while waiting for showtime...."
Brianna Thomas
"Irish Pub rocks. The bar manager and all bartenders are great people. Great service. Gets really packed on certain occasions. Solid night life spot..."
Kevin Hansen
"The food was great, and our waitress was really sweet. The ambiance and setup of the restaurant and bar are really nice, as well. I had a good time..."
Caitlin Clarke
"Great place for small group gathering as they are not so crazy busy you can't hear what others are saying. (Tues night). Good beer list and everyone..."
Ralph Hill
"We stopped here with the kids and not surprisingly this is not really geared towards kids. Pub food was good though, I had the Shepard's Pie and..."
Robert Winsch
"Awesome ambience, TV screens to watch the latest trending game, awesome beer options. The quality of beer is also good. music is a bit loud at night,..."
Angel Dhiman
"Went here during afternoon while visiting with retired friends. Typical Irish bar; good food and appetizers. Very curious setup for bartenders;..."
Stan Sargol
"It is becoming a yearly tradition. When visiting for Mummers parade. D and Sean were our bar tenders and they both were great. We will try to visit..."
Annie Walderrama
"Cool decor in this, lotsa different rooms. Stopping for a bite before we went to a concert a tworld cafe live. Good, quick service with a nice happy..."
Richard Jennings
The Victoria Freehouse
The Victoria Freehouse
79/100 (1131 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Bar
Pub
British
Bar
Pub
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Fish & Chips
Bangers And Mash
Roast Beef
Welsh rarebit
Fish
Fish & chips
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Television
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Nice atmosphere, great service, good beer, and the only place I've ever found a vegetarian shepherds pie. I would definitely recommend..."
Stevie Laurel Moshey
"It's a hidden gem, the food/drinks and service was top notched, I will be back..."
Troy Eddy
"Great beer selection & even greater food! I have trouble deciding because I've tried several items & they're all delicious. It is everything a..."
Steffi Heinz
"We found this place from a bar crawl one day. And now we just love coming back for the amazing food, beer, and service..."
Sabrina A Menajlo
"The place was great. Taylor was amazing. She offered alternatives when the kitchen didn’t have what we wanted. She made our evening. Thank you..."
Jayne Mincarelli
"I love this spot! Clean environment, helpful staff, great music, delicious food & a great drink selection. What more can I ask for? Five stars from..."
Aleida DiBerardino
"Love the atmosphere here. Went for the Sunday special of pot roast and Yorkshire pudding dinner, but wasn't being served because it was St. Patty's..."
Eileen Johnson
"I love the atmosphere here very cozy and quiet for a Saturday afternoon. The menu was fantastic. We had the curried fries, macaroni and cheese and..."
Laura Pasquini
"My favorite place in the 80's Pub Crawl 6/17/17! We were upstairs, very simple place but drinks were awesome, staff SUPER nice and the atmosphere was..."
Cynthia Wheelock Mansour
"Great cozy English pub , in Philadelphia. Good food , love the curry fries and large selection of beers ! Staff make you feel like you have been..."
Lee Carr
"Very friendly staff, comfortable environment, great drink selection and delicious food. Definitely will..."
Andrew John Onaitis
"First time here, and the food was delicious! Will definitely come back..."
Kim Chrusch Heffner
"I'm a Brit living in the Philadelphia region now, and this is definitely the best you'll get in the East Coast / Mid-Atlantic region..."
Gillian Ladley
"Found this sweet hole in the wall Pub on Super Bowl LVII. So worth every every penny. Service was Amazing, Atmosphere was Fly Eagles Fly and the food..."
L Parker
"Really nice British pub. It's a Liverpool supporters bar and they play every game but they also open early for other Premier League games as well as..."
Michael Riddle
"The staff was very friendly and helpful. I'm a lover of fish and chips in general and theirs did not disappoint. I'd recommend getting the regular..."
Esmir M.
"Oh my goodness, if I could give 10 stars I would!!! Had the most wonderful time in this darling establishment! First, Taylor, the manager greeted us..."
susan creighton
"Saw a great show here, very friendly staff. Good selection of both drinks and food, ample parking available in the area. Bathrooms very clean. The..."
Michael Kolachny Jr
"They have new owners and a new food Mediterranean food menu and it did not disappoint. The food is AMAZING and they still have the old classics. They..."
Maria Hooson-Jones
"Loved this British Pub! The food was great and it was nice to relax and dine-in here! I came here to celebrate my 22nd birthday, and it was not..."
Kinga
"The food and atmosphere are great! We loved our chicken and mushroom pie. Staff is fantastic! Would give it 5 stars but the 2nd floor and bathroom..."
Ben Alvarez
"Food was good, but it smelled like a cat's litter box when we were there. Not the most appetizing smell. I got the crab meat on toast and had a..."
Josh
"Great atmosphere, wonderful staff, good food. Would go here again! Only picture I took is of oink eggs and a pink..."
MaKyla Hove
Eggcellent Philly
Eggcellent Philly
78/100 (626 ratings)
Restaurants
British
British
Canadian
Cafe
Canadian
American
American
Cafe
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Café
British
American
Mexican
Canadian
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining