August 15, 2011
I’ve been here a handful of times and it’s always a great time. Serves up a wide range of beers on tap, many that are next to impossible to find in Philadelphia. The bottle list is pretty extensive, too. One of the more laid back craft beer bars in the area, as well. Something that Philly lacks. The barkeep is always helpful and quick to offer up a taste of something if you aren’t sure. Prices are some of the best in the city, too. Food is top-notch. Tater tots rock. Wide selection of board games, too. Monopoly, Stratego, sorry, battleship, etc. The area it calls home is just north of downtown but between Northern Liberties and the Art Museum area- not the best part of town, sadly. Great little bar and a sure stop if you’re in town.

January 29, 2011
Me and friend went to the bar reboot party and saw one of the most original tap systems on the east coast. They custom built it out of galvanized pipe and the rest of the backbar is made out of pipe also really adds to the decor. The bartender was great we didn’t know were to start with there expanded taps so he gave us samples untill we found something deffinatly going back.

April 19, 2010
Been here several times. Small, mostly wood bar with dim lighting and dark atmosphere. Didn’t try any food. 12 taps, rotate slowly and often of a specific style based on up-coming or recent event. Happy Hour is a great deal, but I was a little put-off after my friends and I spent $50 in an hour and then the bartender wouldn’t serve us happy hour prices at 6:01PM. Definitely worth it for the prices, but definitely room for improvement.

June 20, 2009
Visited the Institute for their 1 year anniversary. They a located in an area of the city that is a bit rundown still. Plenty of parking space and not a bad walk from center city. I think it is safe enough. The 1 yr ann was great - Canadian Breakfast Stout, ST Cuvee, Lenny RIPA and some other nice rare beers on draft. The place has a nice upstairs area with booths and plenty of seating downstairs as well. They also have Wii’s for people to use. Beer prices were some of the best I’ve seen in the city. Worth checking out.