Fergie's Pub

Fergie's Pub has served as a welcoming, TV-free Irish pub in Center City for nearly 25 years. The downstairs is a classic Irish establishment, while upstairs hosts diverse entertainment including traditional Irish music sessions, karaoke, open mics, and comedy.

What They Offer Patrons: Traditional Irish and American pub fare—famous for Fergie's Angus Burger with Guinness onions and Cooper Sharp cheese, excellent fish & chips, Irish breakfast on weekends, and that legendary Guinness onion soup. Proper Guinness pours alongside full bar. TV-free environment encourages conversation and attention to entertainment. Brunch Saturday-Sunday 11 AM-4 PM, lunch weekdays 11:30 AM-4 PM, dinner daily 4 PM-midnight. Accessible via public transit (PATCO, SEPTA Regional Rail, Market-Frankford Line, Broad Street Line). Quizzo Tuesday and Thursday nights at 8 PM.

What They Offer Musicians: Multiple weekly opportunities: Wednesday Poetry Open Mic (7 PM), Music Open Mic (8:30 PM signup, 9 PM start), and Off Leash Comedy (9:30 PM). The upstairs room is intimate and designed for performance—small stage, dedicated seating, attentive audiences. Featured in Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly for performance venues. No cover charge for any open mic nights. Live band karaoke Friday nights offers unique performance opportunity. Venue hosts Fringe Festival performances, indicating commitment to arts beyond regular programming.