Old City · Philadelphia · Since 1997
Philadelphia’s Irish Heart
A warm welcome, proper pints, live music, and the best Irish food in the city — just a stone’s throw from Independence Hall. Bígi Linn!
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We Are So Glad You Are Here
When you come to The Plough & The Stars, you can expect a warm and friendly welcome. We sit in the Old City District of Philadelphia, just a stone’s throw from the birthplace of America at Independence Hall — an authentic Irish pub renowned for its friendly staff and patrons, its great atmosphere, and its highly celebrated food.
It’s the perfect place for a quiet pint, a tasty meal, your favorite sporting event, a lively music session, or simply to rest your feet a while. We’ve been part of the Old City landscape since 1997, and remain the favorite watering hole for locals and visitors alike.
A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.
George Moore
Welcome home. Sláinte!
— Marion & Jerome
A Proper Irish Night
Sessions, supporters, pints and parties — flip a coaster to see what’s on.
Trad sessions every week.
Events →Every Celtic match, live.
Celtic FC →The best pint in Old City.
Our menu →The upstairs is yours.
Private parties →The Perfect Gift
Give the Gift of The Plough
Treat someone to a proper Irish welcome — pints, live music and a meal by the fire. Plough & Stars gift cards are redeemable for food and drink, any night of the week.
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Loved by Locals & Visitors Alike
A few words from our guests — and there are over 1,800 more on Google.
Put in reservation notes that we'd be there for the USA World Cup game with a large group and they made sure we had prime real estate for viewing with excellent service!
The Guinness was excellent, the bar food hit the spot, and the atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for. We got a great table with perfect vibes for watching the match. Big thanks to John, who handles the reservations and door — welcoming, organized, and made everything easy. Hands down one of the best places in Philly to watch the World Cup and other big games.
I've ordered from here several times and their food is absolutely amazing — I highly recommend the Shepherd's Pie. If you're in Philadelphia, make this one of your stops. You won't be disappointed.