Philadelphia Meetup at City Tap House
posted July 8, 2010 4:17 AM   RSS | iCal | +googleCal

Fri July 16 at 7:00 PM, City Tap House
3925 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, USA (Map & Directions)
Join fellow mefites for a night of beer and great conversation at City Tap House in University City, where they have 60 beers on tap.
The party starts during happy hour (6-7pm), when all local drafts are $2 off, and continues from there.
posted by lagreen to Meetup (44 comments total)

Depends on my wallet, but I think I could finally pull one of these off. Also, it's in my neighborhood!
posted by SansPoint at 5:47 AM on July 8, 2010


Wow, I work three blocks away and had no idea about this place. I think that's because I get as far as Capogiro and my brain shuts down. Anyway, this sounds great! Thanks lagreen!
posted by miagaille at 7:43 AM on July 8, 2010


I will be there with bells on just as soon as I can get away from work, conveniently located down the street. Probably 6-6:30.

If you don't like my bells, well, that's too bad.

The outside terrace seating is verrrrry nice for a big group (fire pits!), but I guess we'll have to wait to see how unbearable the weather is.
posted by supercres at 8:05 AM on July 8, 2010


I'll be there!
posted by two lights above the sea at 8:14 AM on July 8, 2010


Count me in!
posted by piratebowling at 3:15 PM on July 8, 2010


I'll probably be there...I rearranged plans for that night to make room for this! Yay beer!
posted by moviehawk at 8:30 AM on July 9, 2010


Hooray Mefites! Hooray beer!
posted by Tomorrowful at 10:43 PM on July 9, 2010


I think that's because I get as far as Capogiro and my brain shuts down.

Well. Duh. That's not your fault.

(I can't stop thinking about gelato now too. Oh, you siren, Capogiro.)
posted by desuetude at 8:57 PM on July 11, 2010


I'm going to get to go to a meetup before I move! Hooray beer!
posted by madcaptenor at 9:25 AM on July 12, 2010


Just called City Tap House to let them know we're coming, and they said they'll try and have a fire pit set aside for us. Hopefully the weather will allow us to use it! I won't be there until 7-ish, so if anyone is there earlier, the reservation is under Leslie Green.
posted by lagreen at 9:47 AM on July 12, 2010


Think I convinced my two roommates to attend this with me and I expect that everyone there will do their best to terrify and isolate them. Looking forward to tomorrow!
posted by Diskeater at 2:03 PM on July 15, 2010


Think I convinced my two roommates to attend this with me and I expect that everyone there will do their best to terrify and isolate them. Looking forward to tomorrow!

Better warn them that hey may be on their own for awhile while you submit to the Second Meetup Hazing Ritual. We'll return you only a little scarred.
posted by desuetude at 6:19 AM on July 16, 2010


So when I get there, how do I know which group of people I don't know is the one I'm looking for?

Pardon the stupid, but it's my first time.
posted by madcaptenor at 7:05 AM on July 16, 2010


madcapentor, on occasion someone makes a sign. If you don't see one, just find the table with the most dorks and ask if they're from the Internet. We've all been there. Hell, I've been to so few meetups that I'll probably be lost too.
posted by moviehawk at 8:21 AM on July 16, 2010


Walk around looking inquisitive and asking people if they're from the internet.

(Also, if you check out the photos from the last meetup, you can see what a few of us look like.)
posted by desuetude at 9:19 AM on July 16, 2010


Hey! I think I'll be there a little before seven with supercres. I have tattoos on my arms, and I'm a lady. I'll be wearing a black and white patterned tank top. I'll probably be wearing a hat!

Can't wait for tonight!
posted by two lights above the sea at 9:37 AM on July 16, 2010


Yeah, usually the first to get there will post in this thread where the table is, what he/she is wearing, etc.
posted by supercres at 9:58 AM on July 16, 2010


I'm out of work at 6pm and I'm going to grab a bite to eat with my roommate (only one is coming) before heading over there. We'll probably be there around 6:30-7.
posted by Diskeater at 10:33 AM on July 16, 2010


I'll probably get there first, by virtue of proximity and my paranoia of being late.
posted by SansPoint at 11:06 AM on July 16, 2010


So, looks like it's going to rain tonight (100% by 8pm). I anticipate being there at least by 7, perhaps closer to 6-6:30. Should we grab the outside table we have reserved, or ask them to seat us inside instead? We can wait it out outside for as long as we can and move inside once the rain starts, but I'm worried that we won't be able to get a table at that point.

Ideas?
posted by two lights above the sea at 12:37 PM on July 16, 2010


I'd vote for an inside table.
posted by SansPoint at 12:49 PM on July 16, 2010


Let's move inside...it's gon' rain.
posted by moviehawk at 1:04 PM on July 16, 2010


Inside.

Also, a firepit doesn't sound too appealing in this weather.
posted by madcaptenor at 1:23 PM on July 16, 2010


As a side note, weather.com is saying only a 35% chance of rain at 7, 25% 8, and 10% at 9.

Still, considering the factors, I'd prefer inside. I'll be there either way, though.
posted by SansPoint at 1:47 PM on July 16, 2010


Oh... Looks like it's only 35% now.

I don't mind either way. It's so stinkin' hot out though... ugh.

Anyone else really want to stay outside, or should we call up and switch it to an inside reservation? lagreen?
posted by two lights above the sea at 2:03 PM on July 16, 2010


What? When fire pits are an option, one always chooses fire pits over no fire pits!
posted by troublewithwolves at 2:12 PM on July 16, 2010


If lagreen doesn't respond soon, it might be best for us to stick with the initial fire pit reservation and maybe we could try to change it to an inside table once more people are there?
posted by Diskeater at 2:17 PM on July 16, 2010


I agree diskeater. Whoever is there first just grab that outside table and we'll work it out later. Weather.com is now saying 30% and NO thunderstorms.

See you soon!
posted by two lights above the sea at 2:21 PM on July 16, 2010


Sorry about that...I was taking a nap! I don't have an opinion either way. They said they'd "try" to have a fire pit for us, and if one wasn't available they'd have a table inside for us. So I'm sure we'll be fine either way.
posted by lagreen at 2:35 PM on July 16, 2010


I'm heading out in about ten minutes. See you folks there!
posted by SansPoint at 2:36 PM on July 16, 2010


Or not. Guess it's a bit early, yet. I don't know why I thought this began at 6.
posted by SansPoint at 2:36 PM on July 16, 2010


It does begin at six: see the original post. (But a lot of people sound like they won't be there until closer to seven.)
posted by madcaptenor at 2:56 PM on July 16, 2010


I'll be there more like 7:30.
posted by desuetude at 3:05 PM on July 16, 2010


We are here! Outside, two farthest fire pit tables from the door. We have staked more room than we currently need. It is quite pleasant with a breeze.
posted by supercres at 3:40 PM on July 16, 2010


I'll be there more like 8:00.
posted by desuetude at 4:37 PM on July 16, 2010


I suppose I'm the first one back. That was way fun, though a bit expensive. I'm in for the next one, if the location is a bit easier on the wallet.

Nice meeting all of you, and hopefully we shall meet again!
posted by SansPoint at 8:15 PM on July 16, 2010


Great party, Internet.
posted by moviehawk at 8:19 PM on July 16, 2010


Great to meet everybody!

As I mentioned to people (but I don't remember who), I have furniture to get rid of and an apartment that I'm moving out of and would really like someone to rent; MeMail for details.
posted by madcaptenor at 8:32 PM on July 16, 2010


What a great meetup! I was sad I didn't get to meet all the meetup noobs, but hopefully I'll see you at the next one. Have a great weekend everybody!
posted by lagreen at 5:21 AM on July 17, 2010


Really nice seeing/meeting everyone!

I agree Sanspoint. Next time should be cheaper!
posted by two lights above the sea at 12:41 PM on July 17, 2010


Maybe we can include karaoke next time...we had a nice rendition of Avenue Q going.

Let's do it next month...remember; Philly is the new Chicago!
posted by moviehawk at 5:05 PM on July 18, 2010


I'm all for Karaoke! Ray's Happy Birthday Bar was mentioned as having Karaoke on Fridays, and there's no shortage of places with it on Saturdays.
posted by SansPoint at 8:27 AM on July 19, 2010


Yes! Karaoke sounds awesome!!
posted by two lights above the sea at 9:19 AM on July 19, 2010


Hey guys, sorry I didn't make it, will totally do my utmost to make the next.
posted by angrycat at 4:54 PM on July 19, 2010



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