Originally Posted by
PHLondoner
To those posting about City Tavern--from a locals perspective, it doesn't even blip on the radar--it's almost exclusively for tourists.
Aha -- was going to say that myself initially -- not classic in any sense for those who live there, even though the site, menu etc. are historic several times over! I don't think locals ever go there, unless they have out-of-towners visiting and feel obliged to take them there.
As to the Saloon, yes I do recall it, but more as a classic (and very good) red-sauce type establishment; from looking at their page, it looks like they have upscaled it beyond recognition -- still has a nice old-school feel to it though it looks like, bravo to them.