The Ranstead Room

Kareem Govan

One of my favorite cocktail spots after dinner.

SaDiyyah johnson

Good service for a late night

Greg Welsh

Great vibe. Great drinks. Great service. Hostess told us 2 hour wait on a Saturday night. Ended up being half hour. Thankfully they still have a table ready for us 20 minutes later. Will always return when in Philly.

Lori Evensen

After a long hiatus, my husband & I were excited to revisit Ranstead Room this evening as we very much liked the decor and the drinks the last time we visited. This time, however, we felt disrespected by the hostess when we arrived. Because there is no way to make a reservation in advance and seating is first come first serve, we showed up a few minutes before the place opened so that we could sit in a booth. The hostess offered each of the 4 couples in front of us their choice to sit in a booth or at the bar, but when it was our turn, we were only offered the bar. This was especially confusing considering there were about 6 booths still open -- including one that accommodated 2 people. We asked for a booth, and she said no. We insisted and she finally relented, but this left a sour taste in our mouths for the evening. Why was everybody else given the option but we were not? We felt strangely judged and looked down upon. Given how small the place is, it's not as if the booths were especially far for the server to reach. While we don't expect any special treatment, we certainly don't appreciate the hostess playing favorites with some patrons over others, and because of this behavior, we are unlikely to return. It's a shame -- the server was great, and the drinks were good, but who cares if the hostess puts you in a bad mood as soon as you arrive?