Editing The Dandelion

{{Infobox Restaurant
| name = The Dandelion
| cuisine = British gastropub
| address = 124 S 18th Street
| neighborhood = Rittenhouse Square
| phone = (215) 558-2500
| website = https://thedandelionpub.com
| price_range = $$$
| hours = Mon-Sun 11:30am-late
| chef = Stephen Starr Restaurants
| established = 2010
}}

'''The Dandelion''' is a British-style gastropub at 124 S 18th Street in [[Rittenhouse Square]], Philadelphia. Part of Stephen Starr's restaurant group, The Dandelion recreates the atmosphere of a traditional English pub while serving elevated British and gastropub fare.<ref name="dandelion">{{cite web |url=https://www.starr-restaurants.com/dandelion |title=The Dandelion |publisher=Starr Restaurants |access-date=December 23, 2025}}</ref>

== History ==

Stephen Starr opened The Dandelion in 2010, inspired by the gastropub movement in England. The two-story space was designed to evoke a traditional British pub, complete with antique furnishings, a working fireplace, and a garden-level terrace. The name refers to an English folk song.

== The Food ==

=== British Classics ===

* '''Fish and chips''' — Beer-battered with mushy peas
* '''Bangers and mash''' — English sausages with mash and onion gravy
* '''Shepherd's pie''' — Traditional lamb preparation
* '''Scotch egg''' — Soft-boiled egg wrapped in sausage
* '''Ploughman's lunch''' — Cheese, charcuterie, pickles, bread

=== Gastropub Dishes ===

* Seasonal appetizers and starters
* Elevated pub fare
* Quality meats and fish
* Vegetarian options

=== Sunday Roast ===

A British tradition served on Sundays:
* Roast beef, chicken, or pork
* Yorkshire pudding
* Roasted vegetables
* Gravy

== The Bar ==

=== British Ales ===

* Extensive selection of English ales
* Rotating draft list
* Cask ales when available
* British ciders

=== Cocktails ===

* Classic British cocktails
* Gin-focused menu
* Seasonal specialties
* Full bar

=== Afternoon Tea ===

British tea service available:
* Finger sandwiches
* Scones with clotted cream
* Pastries
* Selection of teas

== The Space ==

The Dandelion occupies a multi-level Rittenhouse townhouse:

* '''Ground floor*** — Main pub area with bar
* '''First floor''' — Additional dining, private rooms
* '''Garden level*** — Terrace seating in season
* '''Fireplace''' — Working fireplace in winter
* '''Antiques*** — English antique furnishings throughout

== Reservations ==

* Walk-ins welcome for bar and pub seating
* Reservations recommended for dining, especially weekends
* Sunday roast often books up
* Afternoon tea by reservation

== Getting There ==

* '''Address''' — 124 S 18th Street
* '''Location''' — One block from Rittenhouse Square
* '''SEPTA*** — 19th Street (trolley), Walnut-Locust (BSL)
* '''Parking''' — Street and garage parking

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

{{FAQ
|q1=Is The Dandelion a real British pub?
|a1=The Dandelion is an American restaurant designed to evoke a traditional British pub, complete with antique furnishings imported from England, working fireplaces, and authentic pub atmosphere. While it's not in England, it offers a convincing gastropub experience.

|q2=What's the best thing to order at The Dandelion?
|a2=The fish and chips and Scotch egg are classics. The Sunday roast is popular for a traditional British experience. For a lighter visit, the bar offers excellent British ales and the ploughman's lunch. Afternoon tea is available for a quintessentially British treat.

|q3=Does The Dandelion do afternoon tea?
|a3=Yes, The Dandelion offers British-style afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, pastries, and a selection of teas. Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend tea service.

|q4=Is The Dandelion part of Stephen Starr's restaurants?
|a4=Yes, The Dandelion is part of Starr Restaurants, Stephen Starr's Philadelphia-based restaurant group. Starr also owns Barclay Prime, Buddakan, Pod, and numerous other acclaimed restaurants.
}}

== See Also ==

* [[Rittenhouse Square]]
* [[Stephen Starr]]
* [[Barclay Prime]]
* [[Pubs in Philadelphia]]

== References ==
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== External Links ==

* [https://thedandelionpub.com Official Website]
* [https://www.starr-restaurants.com Starr Restaurants]

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[[Category:Restaurants]]
[[Category:Gastropubs]]
[[Category:Rittenhouse Square]]
[[Category:British Cuisine]]