A lively Northern Liberties neighborhood bar and restaurant with strong wings, burgers, brunch, cocktails, and atmosphere, balanced by occasional service lapses, parking difficulty, and a few uneven dishes.
North Third delivers solid food quality anchored by reliable wings, burgers, and brunch dishes that keep regulars returning, paired with warm and responsive service. The art-filled, walkable neighborhood setting works best for locals rather than destination diners, and occasional consistency dips in execution prevent a stronger grade.
North Third is a lively Northern Liberties neighborhood bar and restaurant with a surprisingly layered interior: moody rooms, abundant wall art, music, and a mix of regulars, brunchers, date-night diners, and drink seekers. The recurring impression is welcoming local energy—one diner described the room as a place with enough personality to keep you looking around instead of at your phone. Service is usually friendly and attentive, although busy or poorly managed shifts can produce long waits, delayed greetings, or a frustrating bar interaction. The food is confident American bar-and-grill cooking with playful international accents rather than a strictly traditional menu. Wings, the backyard burger, buffalo cauliflower, pierogies, steak frites, salmon, brunch, and cocktails are the safest bets, while daily specials add variety. Most diners find the cooking flavorful and fairly priced for a full-service neighborhood setting, but results are not flawless: fish and chips, fries, vegetables, and some takeout portions have drawn isolated criticism. Expect about $38-$52 per person for a typical full meal before tax and tip, more with cocktails. Families can make this work, especially with the burger, fries, mac and cheese, chicken, fish and chips, mashed potatoes, ice cream, and other familiar choices on the current menu. A recent review specifically says two adults, two children, and a baby fit in a booth, while other family visitors report positive experiences. The energetic, sometimes loud atmosphere and bar focus may be less comfortable for very young children at peak hours, so an earlier reservation is the better play.
Area vibe: Historic-meets-hip neighborhood with galleries, bars, and converted industrial buildings.
Safety: Generally safe with active nightlife though expect busy streets and some late-night rowdiness.
What's nearby: Close to Spring Garden, Penn's Landing, art galleries, breweries, and multiple transit lines including Jefferson Station and bus routes.
The safest bets range from wings and buffalo cauliflower to a backyard burger, with steak frites for a more substantial order.
Plan for a lively room, difficult parking, possible service delays, and extra charges for some substitutions.
Expect moody rooms, abundant wall art, music, and a welcoming neighborhood energy that can turn loud.