

The kitchen offers Philadelphia’s finest food (including vegan options) and is specialized in Southern, cajun, and creole cuisines. With 22 rotating craft drafts, a wide selection of craft bottles, wine, classic cocktails and an extensive selection of brown spirits, The Khyber Pass Pub is offering a fun and elevated bar program in addition to the food elements. The back bar was crafted by German woodworkers and used in the Centennial Celebration in 1876 prior to its use at Khyber Pass. The upstairs has six rotating crafts with a full bar and a large space for dancing, live music, art shows, private parties and more.
Cozy bar with Southern BBQ as well as a variety of vegan options backed by a vast beer selection.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 56 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 238-5888
Website: http://www.khyberpasspub.com/
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Reservations: tripleseat.com
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Reviews
The staff was beyond welcoming and was extremely attentive. I will for sure come back here the next time I’m in town. Thank you!
When we got there everyone was sitting at the bar and no one was in the dining room. We chose to eat at a high top in the bar area. As the night went on people came in and sat in the dining room.
I ordered the vegan boudin balls and sweet corn succotash. My friend, who isn’t vegan, had the jambalaya and the surf and turf po boy.
The boudin balls weren’t as flavorful as I would have hoped. The succotash on the other hand was delicious. I ate every last drop. It had so much flavor. When vegetables taste like that more people will eat them.
My friend really enjoyed his food. The meat in the po boy was tender and the jambalaya had just the right amount of spice.
I ordered the vegan bananas foster dessert to go. They packed it well with all the fixings in separate containers. I ended up not eating it until a couple days later so that may have played into the taste. It was just ok. I wouldn’t necessarily need to get it again.
All in all this is a good spot to go late in the evening when you are looking for a decent meal.
During my visit, my friend opted for the parsnip and apple soup from the specials menu, which she described as bursting with apple flavor and absolutely delightful. Following that, she tried their gumbo, a well-known favorite that did not disappoint. As a vegan, I chose the vegan fried chicken Poboy from their regular menu, which featured seitan lightly breaded and fried, along with lettuce, tomato, pickles, vegan mayo, and Creole mustard on a Leidenheimer roll.
The Leidenheimer roll, reminiscent of a French baguette, added the perfect crunch to the sandwich. The seitan fried chicken was cooked to perfection, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The half sandwich was quite filling, especially when paired with an appetizer. We also ordered a side of sweet potato fries, which, although pricier than expected, were well worth it – perfectly cooked, crispy, and seasoned just right.
No visit to the Kyber Pass Pub is complete without trying their fried green tomatoes, made with buttermilk and absolutely delicious. For dessert, we indulged in the banana foster from their special menu, which was served cold and was a delightful treat for both of us.
The vibrant, diverse crowd and lively atmosphere at Kyber Pass Pub truly make it one of the best restaurants in the city. Check their website for live entertainment, bands, and events – they’ve been a staple in the community for years. Originally a speakeasy in the 1850s, the venue has evolved over the years to primarily focus on craft beers and New Orleans cuisine with live music and comedy as regular features. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience this legendary establishment – you won’t regret it!
Not only are the staff excellent, giving me one of their cables to recharge my phone, and take time to help a stranger with a problem, they also know their stuff and their beers.
They also know their music, a great selection, loud enough to get lost in, if you are on your own, quiet enough not to distract you if you are having a conversation.
The food is good and was one of the few places that got the portions right, enough to fill full, not enough to force you to waste or feel bloated.
The range of beers is great, regularly changing, only found one that I didn’t like and that was one of the imports. There are lots of good US beers, was really surprised to find English beer glasses.
In the short time I was in Philly, this became a regular haunt. If you are in the Old Town, I would say this is a definite place on your list. If you’re not in the Old Town, make the time to check it out, it’s as an important part of the Philidephia experience as a run up the Rocky Steps.
And the desert truly caught me by surprise. It was a Bananas Fosters Custard which had caramelized bananas, vanilla custard, spiced wafer crumble, salted caramel (excerpt from online). I was reluctant because it looks like flan and me and flan ain’t homies. The first bite of the custard left me speechless. It is out of this world and you gotta try it.
Can’t go wrong with this place!