"All I want to do when I have time off is to have a laugh with my school friends and go down the pub." - Samantha Mumba

Last Night B and AJB and I went to the Pub on Passyunk East, aka the P.O.P.E.  The P.O.P.E. is reminiscent of a 1980's bar with a laid-back vibe, a great juke box, and a nice draft list (we particularly loved that they're draft board tells you up front whether the beer is served in a 16 ounce pint glass, 12 ounce pint glass, or 10 ounce chalis). 

For starters we split the nachos.

They were wonderfully cheesy, with a hefty serving of varied toppings: refried beans, jalapenos, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

For dinner I had the grilled cheese and B had the cubano.

The grilled cheese was a mixture of cheddar, provolone, swiss, and American served on fresh multigrain bread.  Like the nachos, it was simple, cheesy and perfectly executed. 

The cubano was equally good - especially the crunch to the bread and the zippy mustard complementing the meats.  Both sandwiches came with a side of fries served with a mayo-based dipping sauce that was heart attack-inducing good.

The food at the P.O.P.E. may not feature many bells and whistles, but in a city bustling with options for "upscale bar food" it was nice to find a place that is able to impress while keeping it simple.