Where to Toast the Philadelphia Marathon With Brunch and Beer After the Race

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Picture this: You’ve crossed the finish line at the Philadelphia Marathon, proudly hung your medal around your neck and wrapped yourself in one of those reflective space-blanket thingys. So, now what? It’s time to celebrate, duh.

What better way to toast your big finish than with a beer and a big ol’ pile of pancakes. That’s what you’ll find at these bars and restaurants within hobbling distance of the finish line. 

The Belgian Cafe
Where: 601 North 21st St., 215-235-3500.
Opens at: 11 a.m.

The Bishop’s Collar 
Where: 2349 Fairmount Ave., 215-765-1616.
Opens at: 10 a.m.

Brigid’s
Where: 726 North 24th Street, 215-232-3232.
Opens at: 11 a.m.

Fare
Where: 2028 Fairmount Avenue, 215-763-5500.
Opens at: 9 a.m.

Figs
Where: 2501 Meredith Street, 215-978-8440.
Opens at: 10 a.m.
(Note: This place is BYOB and cash only, so come prepared.)

Hickory Lane
Where: 2025 Fairmount Avenue, 215-769-2420.
Opens at: 10 a.m.

Jack’s Firehouse
Where: 2130 Fairmount Avenue, 215-232-9000.
Opens at: 11 a.m.

The Kite and Key
Where: 1836 Callowhill Street, 215-568-1818.
Opens at: 11 a.m.

La Calaca Feliz 
Where: 2321 Fairmount Avenue, 215-787-9930.
Opens at: 11 a.m.

London Grill
Where: 2301 Fairmount Avenue, 215-978-4545.
Opens at: 10 a.m.

McCrossen’s Tavern
Where: 529 North 20th Street, 215-854-0923.
Opens at: 10:30 a.m.

Pizzeria Vetri
Where: 1939 Callowhill Street, 215-600-2629
Opens at: 11 a.m.
(Note: This is not your typical bacon and eggs brunch, but I think you deserve some pizza after a race like that. Am I right?)

Rembrandt’s
Where: 741 North 23rd Street, 215-763-2228.
Opens at: 10:30 a.m.

Sabrina’s Café & Spencer’s Too
Where: 1804 Callowhill Street, 215-636-9061.
Opens at: 8 a.m.
(Note: This brunch spot is the bomb but you’ll have one of your trusty spectators bring the booze.)

Urban Saloon 
Where: 2120 Fairmount Avenue, 215-232-5359.
Opens at: 11 a.m.

» RELATED: The Complete Philadelphia Marathon Guide for Runners and Spectators

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