12 Steps Down
Philadelphia
At a glance
12 Steps Down is a neighborhood bar at 831 Christian Street in Philadelphia, centered on the traditional neighborhood bar experience. The venue combines a bar-focused setting with a kitchen and a beer program that offers variety while placing particular attention on local brews. The result is a straightforward choice for patrons looking for drinks, beer and kitchen service in a familiar neighborhood setting.
The beer selection is a defining part of the venue’s identity. Its emphasis on local beer gives the drinks program a distinctly Philadelphia-area focus, while the broader selection keeps the bar from being limited to a single style or type of beer. The venue suits patrons who enjoy exploring different beers, particularly those interested in choices from nearby breweries.
Food service is available through the kitchen, which operates every day from 5pm until 1am. The menu can also be accessed through pickup and delivery, giving the venue a takeout option alongside its in-house bar and kitchen service. The kitchen schedule makes 12 Steps Down suitable for an evening meal, a later food order or a drink accompanied by something from the kitchen.
The bar operates into the early morning, with evening service on Monday through Thursday and earlier opening hours from Friday through Sunday. That schedule gives the venue different roles across the week, from an evening neighborhood stop on weekdays to a place with daytime availability on weekends. Late-night hours remain part of the venue’s practical appeal, especially for patrons seeking a bar with kitchen service that continues into the night.
As a neighborhood bar, 12 Steps Down is best suited to relaxed drinks, varied beer and uncomplicated food service rather than a formal dining occasion. The setting is appropriate for patrons who value a local bar atmosphere and a beer list with strong attention to nearby producers. Pickup and delivery extend that neighborhood focus beyond the bar itself, while the Christian Street location places the venue within a residential Philadelphia streetscape.
