FBR will visit Fishtown newest establishment to welcome them into the hood. From their website:  Located in the historic Fishtown section of Philadelphia, Grady O’s serves up the best craft beers, and some great sandwiches along with the American classic hot dog at the best prices in Philadelphia. What better way to celebrate a night...

Shortly after the Liberty Bell cracked and long before ground was broken for City Hall, McGillin’s Olde Ale House threw open its doors. Its beer taps have been flowing since 1860 — making it the oldest continuously operating tavern in Philadelphia. McGillin’s has outlasted Strawbridge’s, the Civil War and even Prohibition. McGillin’s celebrated its 150th...

Thursday, May 2, FBR will  run to Urban Saloon located at  2120 Fairmount Ave. in Fairmount. Urban Saloon will donate a portion of everyone’s tab to Girls on the Run. There is no cover charge and the success of the fundraiser depends on the size of your tab. So the more you eat and drink...

Nicks Roast Beef Bar & Grille is the laid back place that welcomes you no matter who you are. It sounds cliché, but our place is “THE neighborhood corner bar” deep in the heart of all the uber sexy, nightclubs and overpriced eating establishments. You are always welcome at Nicks, whether you are wearing a...

  Now that the dust of St. Patrick’s Day has settled, FBR will venture for the first time to Tir na nOg. Our very Siobhan Lyons will be on hand to toast the Spanish Professor in Irish! Tír na nÓg is located in the Phoenix Building at 16th and Arch, right next to Suburban Street...

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  A Free House, in contrast to a Public House (a ‘Pub’) in England is not associated with any one brewery and can therefore serve brews from various breweries.  ’Freehouse’ is not typically used nowadays but we’re bringing back the old school.  The Victoria Free House is  about authentic British food and craft brews.  They...

  FBR is happy to return to the City Tap House.  With over 60 taps and a variety of styles, City Tap House boasts the most extensive draft beer list in Philly. The run to City Tap House starts from our usual location in beautiful Fishtown section of Philadelphia, 2346 E. Susquehanna Ave. at 7:00...

  Fishtown Tavern is located at 1301 Frankford Ave and Thompson Street.  It is .75 miles from our starting location. To get in more miles, we will run down Frankford Ave to Girard;  Girard to 2nd Street; 2nd Street to Market;  Market to City Hall.

  ERA Bar is an Ethiopian bar and restaurant located at Poplar St. & N 28th St.  We ran there several years ago. I called ahead, so I hope they will have more than one bartender! If not, and they are overwhelmed, please be patient and talk to a new runner as you await your...

  Fette Sau (German for “fat pig”) is a barbecue restaurant specializing in dry-rubbed meats, sourced from small, local farms and smoked in-house. The menu changes daily, with a rotating selection of meats available for purchase by the pound. The sides are kept simple and include burnt end baked beans, broccoli salad, pickles, sauerkraut and...

FBR makes a triumphant return to The Abbaye!  The Abbaye is a great place to enjoy yourself and leave your troubles behind. Need to quench your thirst? Choose from their excellent selection of draft and bottle beer, an elegant wine list or a cocktail from a top shelf bar. Hungry? Their menu is seasonally inspired...