A bit of London in Philly at The Dandelion

If you’ve ever found yourself daydreaming about strolling through London — popping into a cozy pub, ordering a proper pint, and pretending you understand British slang — but then remembered you live in Philadelphia… I have very good news for you.

Let me introduce you to The Dandelion — aka a tiny slice of London tucked right into Rittenhouse.

And when I say tucked, I mean tucked. Walking in feels less like entering a restaurant and more like discovering the chicest townhouse in Notting Hill that just happens to serve fish and chips. When Jake and I are missing London, we head to the Dandelion for a pot of tea – because that’s a thing there – or for some of our favorite British meals. One of the times we were there for a late lunch, we were enjoying our scones and tea listening to a family next to us complaining about the food. Why, you ask? Because the food wasn’t American and didn’t taste the way they were used to. Jake and I chuckled because its authenticity to British food is why we love it so much.

Jake has spent more time in London on work trips than me, but as soon as you walk in, you are transported to a British pub. With the dark paneling, vintage portraits, dark wood furniture, and candlelight, it feels lived in and homey.

Don’t want a full meal? Then sit at a stool at the bar and hang out with a friend with a pint. Philly has sooo many options to grab food or drinks to choose from it can be overwhelming at times because there are too many options. But when we are out running errands in the area, and Jake suggests Dandelion, it always makes me smile and say yes because when we go there, the restaurant vibes encourage you to just slow down and enjoy each others company over a pot of tea or a pint of beer.

Highly suggest getting the cheese board and trying their British themed cocktails! Came for the pub vibes, stayed for the scones & cocktails 🍸