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The Bards
2013 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Lunch & Dinner Menu
Brunch Menu
Private Party Menu
Trinity Suppers Menu
Weekly Specials
Lunch & Dinner Menu
Bar Snacks
Deviled Eggs - Irish bacon
$3.00Hand-Cut Fries - Garlic mayo
$4.00Fried Pickles - spicy mayo
$3.00Beer Battered Onion Rings - buttermilk ranch
$4.00Appetizers
Potato Cakes
$8.00
broccoli & cheddar OR shrimp & leek OR ham & cabbage
Mussels
$14.00
braised leeks, sherry cream OR wine, garlic, herbed butter
Sausage Rolls
$9.00
mustard sauce
Ale BBQ Chicken Flatbread
$10.00
cheddar, bacon, red onion, arugula
Wild Mushroom Croquettes
$9.00
grain mustard
Beer Cheddar Fondue
$8.00
pretzel, honey crisp apple, broccoli
Wings
$10.00
spicy buffalo, ale bbq, curry
Hummus
$7.00
crudite, warm flatbread
Soup & Salad
Add chicken - $3; Add Irish ham - $6; Add shrimp - $7; Add steak - $8
Potato Leek Soup
$5.00Irish Market Salad
$8.00
bibb lettuce, beetroot, egg, cucumber, tomato, green onion, malt cream dressing
Caesar
$9.00
romaine, brioche crouton, parmesan, classic dressing
Baked Goat Cheese Salad
$13.00
arugula, roast tomato, roast peppers, caramelized onions, bacon, buttermilk ranch
Spinach and Roasted Pear Salad
$10.00
blue cheese, spiced walnuts, maple balsamic
Sandwiches
The Bard's Burger
$13.00
bacon jam, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato
The Architect
$10.00
pulled chicken, mushroom, caramelized onion, provolone, spicy mayo
Pig and Pickle
$11.00
Irish ham, swiss, beetroot, coleslaw
Herb Grilled Steak
$13.00
blue cheese spread, roasted tomato, red onion, arugula
Shrimp O' Boy
$13.00
corn meal crusted, lettuce, tomato, house dressing
Farmhouse Toasties
$9.00
ham, swiss, roasted pear OR provolone, spinach, mushroom
The "Amish" Chicken
$10.00
grilled chicken, apple butter, cheddar, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato
The BIG Pig
$11.00
rasher, banger, fried egg, grilled tomato, mushroom, garlic mayo
Fried Green Tomato
$10.00
lettuce, onion, spicy mayo
Entrees
Chicken Pie
$12.00
garden vegetables, English peas, tarragon cream, pastry crust
Shepherd's Pie
$12.00
stewed ground beef and lamb, carrots, onions, green peas, potato crust
Irish Stew
$13.00
lamb, root vegetables, fresh herbs, light broth
Fish and Chips OR Chicken and Chips
$11.00
coleslaw, house tartar, malt vinegar
Pub Steak
$18.00
Irish whiskey butter, house cut fries, garlic spinach
Curried Chicken
$13.00
peppers, onion, steamed broccoli
Traditional Irish Breakfast
$14.00
fried egg, rasher, banger, black and white pudding, roasted tomato, mushrooms, beans
Ale BBQ Salmon
$16.00
garlic spinach, sweet potato fries
Appetizers
Sausage Rolls
$9.00
mustard sauce
Ale BBQ Chicken Flatbread
$10.00
cheddar, bacon, red onion, arugula
Wild Mushroom Croquettes
$9.00
grain mustard
Wings
$10.00
spicy buffalo, ale bbq, curry
Soup & Salads
Add chicken $3; Add Irish ham $6; Add shrimp $7; Add steak $8
Potato Leek Soup
$5.00Irish Market Salad
$8.00
bibb lettuce, beetroot, egg, cucumber, tomato, green onion, malt cream dressing
Caesar
$9.00
romaine, brioche crouton, parmesan, classic dressing
Baked Goat Cheese Salad
$13.00
arugula, roast tomato, roast peppers, caramelized onions, bacon, buttermilk ranch
Spinach and Roasted Pear Salad
$10.00
blue cheese, spiced walnuts, maple balsamic
Sandwiches/Entrees
The Bard's Burger
$13.00
bacon jam, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato
The Architect
$10.00
pulled chicken, mushroom, caramelized onion, provolone, spicy mayo
Pig and Pickle
$11.00
Irish ham, swiss, beetroot, coleslaw
Herb Grilled Steak
$13.00
blue cheese spread, roasted tomato, red onion, arugula
The "Amish" Chicken
$10.00
grilled chicken, apple butter, cheddar, caramelized onion
Shepherd's Pie
$12.00
stewed ground beef and lamb, carrots, onions, green peas, potato crust
Irish Stew
$13.00
lamb, root vegetables, fresh herbs, light broth
Fish and Chips OR Chicken and Chips
$11.00
coleslaw, house tartar, malt vinegar
Brunch
Traditional Irish Breakfast
$14.00
fried egg, rasher, banger, black and white pudding, roasted tomato, mushrooms, beans
Eggs Benedict
$11.00
English muffin, Irish bacon, two poached eggs, hollandaise, home fries
Florentine Benedict
$10.00
English muffin, sautéed spinach, two poached eggs, hollandaise, home fries
Steak and Eggs
$15.00
two sunny side up eggs served with sourdough toast and home fries
Bacon and Eggs
$8.00
Two sunny side up eggs, bacon, home fries
The Pig
$12.00
Irish sausage, bacon, fried egg, jalapenos, onions, cheddar cheese
Passed Appetizers
$12 per person (per 1hr service), $10 per person w/ price fixed dinner package. Choice of 4:
Wild Mushroom Croquettes
Roasted Summer Vegetable Canapé
Spinach & Goat Cheese Puffs
Fried Macaroni and Beer Cheese
Smoked Salmon Canapé
Fish and Chip Cones
Deviled Eggs w/ Irish Bacon
Blue Cheese & Bacon Jam Toasts
Mini Irish Sausage Rolls
Curried Chicken Satay
Drunken BBQ Chicken Meatballs
Steak & Onion Pies
Mini Shepherd's Pies
Scallops and Bacon ($2 per person supplement)
Mini Crab Cakes ($2 per person supplement)
Stationary Trays
Beer Cheddar Fondue
Bavarian pretzel, broccoli, red apple
- Small Serves 15-20ppl $65.00
- Large Serves 25-30ppl $115.00
Baked Blue Crab Dip
crudité, warm flat bread
- Small Serves 15-20ppl $75.00
- Large Serves 25-30ppl $125.00
Irish Oak Smoked Salmon
red onion, boiled egg, cucumber, dill cream, toast points
- Small Serves 15-20ppl $75.00
- Large Serves 25-30ppl $125.00
Hummus
crudité, warm flat bread
- Small Serves 15-20ppl $45.00
- Large Serves 25-30ppl $80.00
Garden Crudite
seasonal vegetables, assorted dips
- Small Serves 15-20ppl $40.00
- Large Serves 25-30ppl $70.00
Grilled Vegetables
marinated grilled seasonal vegetables
- Small Serves 15-20ppl $40.00
- Large Serves 25-30ppl $70.00
Fruit Tray
seasonal fruit assortment
- Small Serves 15-20ppl $55.00
- Large Serves 25-30ppl $95.00
Wings
Ale BBQ - buttermilk ranch
- Small Serves 15-20ppl $75.00
- Large Serves 25-30ppl $120.00
Classic Buffalo - creamy blue cheese
- Small Serves 15-20ppl $75.00
- Large Serves 25-30ppl $120.00
Curry - cucumber raita
- Small Serves 15-20ppl $75.00
- Large Serves 25-30ppl $120.00
Sliders
Beef Burger - bacon jam, cheddar
- (per piece) $3.00
Crispy Fish - house tartar, savoy cabbage slaw
- (per piece) $3.00
BBQ Chicken - blue cheese, arugula
- (per piece) $3.00
Meat & Cheese Boards
Ploughman's Meat and Cheese
baked Irish ham, imported Irish cheeses, pickled vegetables, chutney
- Small Serves 15-20ppl $75.00
- Large Serves 25-30ppl $125.00
Domestic Cheese Board
assortment of domestic cheese with accompaniments
- Small Serves 15-20ppl $45.00
- Large Serves 25-30ppl $80.00
Irish Cheese Board
assortment of imported cheese with accompaniments
- Small Serves 15-20ppl $60.00
- Large Serves 25-30ppl $100.00
Raw Bar
Market $/ per Piece
Shrimp Cocktail - cocktail, lemon
East Coast Oysters - mignonette, lemon
Blue Crab Claws - mustard sauce, lemon
Steamed PEI Mussels - cocktail, lemon
Carvery
Baked Irish Ham
apple chutney
- Serves 30-35ppl (per piece) $175.00
Corned Beef
classic parsley sauce
- Serves 30-35ppl (per pieces) $140.00
Black Pepper Crusted Sirloin
natural jus
- Serves 30-35ppl (per piece) $275.00
Honey Roasted Turkey Breast
chutney
- Serves 25-30ppl (per piece) $130.00
Baked Atlantic Salmon
hollandaise
- Serves 10-20ppl (per piece) $100.00
Cold Additions
Caesar Salad
brioche croutons, parmesan, classic dressing
- (per person) $4.00
Irish Market Salad
bibb lettuce, tomato, cucumber, beets, green onion, boiled egg, malt dressing
- (per person) $6.00
Spinach & Roasted Pear Salad
blue cheese, spiced nuts, maple balsamic
- (per person) $5.00
Hot Additions
Colcannon
braised savoy cabbage, mashed potato
- (per person) $3.00
Roasted Potatoes
garlic, rosemary butter
- (per person) $3.00
Baked Macaroni & Beer Cheese
- (per person) $4.00
Charred Brussel Sprouts
warm bacon jam
- (per person) $4.00
Roasted Root Vegetables
honey, fresh thyme
- (per person) $3.00
Grilled Garden Vegetables
fresh herb butter
- (per person) $3.00
Green Beans
crispy shallots
- (per person) $3.00
Soup Or Salad
Potato Leek Soup
sour cream, green onion
Caesar Salad
brioche crouton, parmesan, classic dressing
Entrée
Shepherd's Pie
simmered beef and vegetables, mashed potato crust
Fish and Chips
house cut fries, savoy cabbage slaw, tartar
Chicken Pot Pie
pulled roast chicken, garden vegetables, tarragon cream, pastry crust
Soup Or Salad
Onion Soup Gratin
provolone, Swiss, crouton
Irish Market Salad
bibb lettuce, beets, cucumber, tomato, boiled egg, green onion, malt dressing
Entrée
Sunday Roast Chicken
charred brussel sprouts w/ bacon jam, mashed potato, natural jus
Grilled Salmon
ale bbq, sweet potato fries, garlic spinach
Irish Ham & Cabbage
braised cabbage, root vegetables, mashed potato, traditional parsley sauce
Salad
Caesar
brioche crouton, parmesan, classic dressing
Irish Market Salad
bibb lettuce, beets, cucumber, tomato, boiled egg, green onion, malt dressing
Entrée
Sunday Roast Chicken
charred brussel sprouts w/ bacon jam, mashed potato, natural jus
Pub Steak
garlic whiskey butter, house cut fries, garlic spinach
Pan Seared Rainbow Trout
roasted cauliflower, toasted almonds, black currants, lemon brown butter
Irish Lamb Stew
stewed lamb, root vegetables, light herb broth
Salads
choice of two
Potato Leek Soup
sour cream, green onion
Irish Market
bibb lettuce, beets, cucumber, tomato, boiled egg, green onion, malt dressing
Caesar
brioche crouton, parmesan, classic dressing
Spinach & Roasted Pear
blue cheese, spiced walnuts, maple balsamic
Entrees
choice of three
Shepherd's Pie
simmered beef and vegetables, potato crust
Chicken Pie
roast chicken, garden vegetables, pastry crust
Fish and Chips
hand cut fries, savoy cabbage slaw, tartar
Drunken Chicken Flatbread
roast chicken, bbq, cheddar, bacon, red onion, arugula, balsamic
Amish Chicken Sandwich
Lancaster apple butter, cheddar, onion, onion roll
Architect Sandwich
roast chicken, provolone, mushroom, onion, spicy mayo, long roll
Hoban's Burger
bacon onion jam, cheddar, brioche roll
Spinach & Goat Cheese Omelet
house cut fries
Fried Green Tomato Sandwich
cornmeal crusted, savoy cabbage slaw, spicy mayo
Salads
choice of two
Irish Market
bibb lettuce, beets, cucumber, tomato, boiled egg, green onion, malt dressing
Caesar
brioche crouton, parmesan, classic dressing
Spinach & Roasted Pear
blue cheese, spiced walnuts, maple balsamic
Tomato Cucumber
garlic, fresh basil, balsamic
Grilled Vegetable Salad
baby arugula, lemon vinaigrette
Entrees
choice of two
Shepherd's Pie
simmered beef and vegetables, potato crust
Irish Sausage
penne pasta, spinach, roasted tomato, onion, parmesan
Chicken Pie
pulled roasted chicken, garden vegetables, pastry crust
Curried Chicken
roasted red peppers, onions
Baked Salmon
hollandaise
Corned Beef
traditional parsley sauce
Rock Shrimp
penne pasta, sherry creamed leeks
Filet Tips
mushroom peppercorn jus
Herb Roasted Chicken
natural jus
Irish Lamb Stew
stewed spring lamb, root vegetables, light herb broth
Irish Ham & Cheddar Quiche
braised kale, spinach, onion
Sides
choice of two
Savoy Cabbage Slaw
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Green Beans w/ Crispy Shallots
Roasted Cauliflower w/ Almonds and Currants
Baked Macaroni & Beer Cheese
Mashed Potatoes w/ Braised Cabbage
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
Beverage Packages
Non-alcoholic all Inclusive
Coffee, Tea, Fountain Sodas, Iced Tea, Lemonade
- (per person) $3.00
Bar Package Options
Cash & Carry
Each event guest will be responsible for the purchase of their own individual beverages
Consumption
Event host will be responsible for the purchase of each beverage ordered by their guests. An itemized/tallied check will be presented to the event host at the end of the event
Open Bar
Event host will be charged a flat fee per guest attending. Pricing is based on a 3 hour event
Beer & Wine
Domestic Beers and House Wines
- (per person) $20.00
Bottom Shelf/well Level
Domestic Beer, House wine, Bottom Shelf Spirits
- (per person) $25.00
Mid Shelf/call Level
Domestic, Import, and Craft Beers, House Wines, Mid Shelf Spirits
- (per person) $30.00
Top Shelf/Premium Level
Domestic, Import, and Craft Beers, Select Wines, Top Shelf Spirits, Signature Cocktails
- (per person) $40.00
Weekly Specials
$3 Yuengling Draft during Phillies Games
Monday: Burgers and Bottles - 5pm - Close
$8 Craft Burger & $4 Select Bottles
Tuesday: The College Midterm 5pm - Close
$3 Miller Light &Yuengling, $5 Pub Snacks
Wednesday: Industry Night 10pm - 12am
All Happy Hour Specials Available
Thursday Pub Quizzo with Johnny Goodtimes at 9pm
$4 Yuengling during quiz
Friday / Saturday / Sunday: Trinity Supper 5pm - Close
3 Course Home Style Irish Meals for $19
Saturday / Sunday: The Irish "Wake" Brunch 10am - 3pm
A la Carte with $5 Bloody Mary's & $3 Mimosas
Sunday: Late Night Happy Hour 8pm - 12am
All Happy Hour Specials Available
Current Craft Beer Specials
Ayinger-celebrator doppelbock
Bells-two hearted ale
Bells-expedition russian imperial stout
Great lakes-eliot ness vienna lager
Green Flash-grand cru
Old Speckled hen-english pale ale (nitro)
Saucony-maple mistress pumpkin ale
Smuttynose-old brown dog ale
Stone-Smoked Vanilla bean porter
Stone-sublimely self righteous black IPA
Yards-brawler pugilist style ale
Yards-Philadelphia pale ale
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Irish
Pub
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 5:00pm
Friday:
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday:
9:00am - 8:00pm
About Us
The Bards, Irish owned and operated since it was opened in October 1995, was conceived as an authentic Irish bar and restaurant. It has the look of a real Irish bar, the food has strong Irish influences and many of the staff are Irish. It quickly became one of Philadelphia’s most popular and respected bars winning much critical acclaim. Over the years many, many famous people have been guests here. However it is our loyal, regular customers who have made The Bards a success and allowed it - through its longevity - to become a much loved part of Philadelphia life.
So do visit us at the Bards and experience warm Irish hospitality in a very special bar and restaurant