Teresa's Next Door, 124-26 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne, 610-293-0119. A Belgian polished-up for the burbs, with 24 taps, gorgeous glassware, and a surprising Mexican flair.
Eulogy Belgian Tavern, 136 Chestnut St., 215-413-1918. Probably the biggest bottle list in town, and maybe the best fries, the cramped Old City space is also a spooky bar with skeletons upstairs.
Great beer bars with broad lists
The Grey Lodge Pub, 6235 Frankford Ave., 215-825-5357. Mike "Scoats" Scotese's unlikely beer mecca in the Northeast draws from far and wide for cult events, like Friday the Firkenteenth. The small menu also has a notable house cheesesteak.
The Khyber Pass, 56 S. Second St., 215-238-5888. The rock-and-roll pioneer of Philly's craft beer scene, among the first to serve hand-pumped Yards beer. As grungy and noisy as ever, but with 12 great drafts and more than 100 bottles.
Tria, 123 S. 18th St., 215-972-8742. The beer bar with a chic upscale Rittenhouse polish. It also serves wine and cheese, but beer is its forte, with a smart eclectic list ranging from Russian River to Hitchino and rauchbier.
Gastropubs (great beers and good food)
The Standard Tap, 901 N. Second St., 215-238-0630; and
Johnny Brenda's, 1201 Frankford Ave., 215-739-9684. The Tap's focus on fresh local brews and great food (duck confit, chicken pies, game, etc.) launched the trend in Northern Liberties. Johnny Brenda's Medi-tapas and indie band hall brought the momentum farther north to Fishtown.
Ansill, 627 S. Third St., 215-627-2485. One of the city's premier small-plate (and offal) restaurants also has an excellent beer selection, from Saison Dupont to German black lager.
