The Blackthorn Rugby Life

01/06/2026

Spring season is coming up and all returning and new athletes are welcome . For information message us or email [email protected]

12/14/2025

Rugby Life Pub Crawl 2025

12/14/2025

12/14/2025

12/13/2025

Pub crawlers get ready, tonight’s the night.

Crawling spots have been tweaked a bit. See below. Meet us at Manayunk Brewing Company at 6 pm with your ugly holiday sweater.

2025 Rugby Life Holiday Pub Crawl
- Now 6-9 pm Saturday 13 December
- Wear your ugliest Holiday sweater for a shot at a free drink. A crawler picked at each stop.
- We will grab food at Lucky’s

1. Manayunk Brewing Company
• Start here: they have their own brews, a roomy taproom, and good bar fare. 
• Good “warm-up” spot with local flavor.
2. The Goat’s Beard
• Whiskey bar + tapas. According to a happy-hour crawl guide, it has a serious bourbon/whiskey selection. 
• Great for a more elevated or relaxed drink.
3. Ryan’s Pub
• More of a dive bar feel.
4. Pitcher’s Pub
- Classic laid-back, dive-bar vibe — relaxed and unpretentious, great for casual hangouts
5. Lucky’s Last Chance
• This is a Manayunk staple. Burgers + craft beer + cocktails. 
• Large menu, super casual, very welcoming for a group.
6. Cresson Inn
• Historic corner bar / pub feel. PhillyBite calls it a “legendary working-man corner bar” now revived with craft taps. 

12/13/2025

Crawling spots have been tweaked a bit. See below. Meet us at Manayunk Brewing Company at 6 pm with your ugly holiday sweater.

2025 Rugby Life Holiday Pub Crawl
- Now 6-9 pm Saturday 13 December
- Wear your ugliest Holiday sweater for a shot at a free drink. A crawler picked at each stop.
- We will grab food at Lucky’s

1. Manayunk Brewing Company
• Start here: they have their own brews, a roomy taproom, and good bar fare. 
• Good “warm-up” spot with local flavor.
2. The Goat’s Beard
• Whiskey bar + tapas. According to a happy-hour crawl guide, it has a serious bourbon/whiskey selection. 
• Great for a more elevated or relaxed drink.
3. Ryan’s Pub
• More of a dive bar feel.
4. Pitcher’s Pub
- Classic laid-back, dive-bar vibe — relaxed and unpretentious, great for casual hangouts
5. Lucky’s Last Chance
• This is a Manayunk staple. Burgers + craft beer + cocktails. 
• Large menu, super casual, very welcoming for a group.
6. Cresson Inn
• Historic corner bar / pub feel. PhillyBite calls it a “legendary working-man corner bar” now revived with craft taps. 

12/11/2025

A past rugby pub crawl pic every day until the 2025 Rugby Life Pub Crawl on 13 DECEMBER in Manayunk, Philadelphia, 6-9 pm

12/10/2025

2025 Rugby Life Holiday Pub Crawl
- Now 6-9 pm Saturday 13 December
- Wear your ugliest Holiday sweater for a shot at a free drink. A crawler picked at each stop.
- We will grab food at Lucky’s

1. Manayunk Brewing Company
• Start here: they have their own brews, a roomy taproom, and good bar fare. 
• Good “warm-up” spot with local flavor.
2. Dawson Street Pub
• Classic neighborhood pub. PhillyBite recommends it. 
• Chill spot, good for a pint.
3. The Goat’s Beard
• Whiskey bar + tapas. According to a happy-hour crawl guide, it has a serious bourbon/whiskey selection. 
• Great for a more elevated or relaxed drink.
4. Lucky’s Last Chance
• This is a Manayunk staple. Burgers + craft beer + cocktails. 
• Large menu, super casual, very welcoming for a group.
5. Cresson Inn
• Historic corner bar / pub feel. PhillyBite calls it a “legendary working-man corner bar” now revived with craft taps. 
• Good spot for a laid-back drink, maybe after Lucky’s.
6. Ryan’s Pub
• More of a dive bar feel, depending on how far you want to walk. (Listed on a Manayunk guide.) 
• Great for keeping it low-key and maybe closing out the crawl.

12/10/2025

Getting closer……

A past rugby pub crawl pic every day until the 2025 Rugby Life Pub Crawl on 13 DECEMBER in Manayunk, Philadelphia

12/09/2025

A past rugby pub crawl pic every day until the 2025 Rugby Life Pub Crawl on 13 DECEMBER in Manayunk, Philadelphia

12/06/2025

A past rugby pub crawl pic appears every day until the 2025 Rugby Life Pub Crawl on 13 DECEMBER in Manayunk, Philadelphia.

Pictured below is Nick Porter my nephew, graduate of St Joe’s University and former resident of Manayunk. It’s his birthday today.