Wilder
Any dummy with a Mr. Boston guide and a handle of Tito’s can pour out a line of lemon drops on alumni night. But the crews working behind the stick at Philly’s best bars aim for something a little higher. And the hometown crowds have come to expect more, too. Which is why, every day at 4:30 in the afternoon, Wilder in Rittenhouse rolls out the best happy hour menu, as thoughtful, curated, and comprehensive as your favorite old-school mixtape. There are smart (and funny) $9 cocktails like the Blender’s Broken, with its rum, OJ, and lime juice, and weekly amaro specials; $5 craft beers; and wines by both the glass and the bottle. In the kitchen, they’re pushing out crispy-gooey scamorza-stuffed arancini, ricotta toasts drizzled with honey, and $2 oysters. For two hours, the bar, lounge, and patio seats become a place where anyone can just drop in for a drink, a bite, and some good company after a long day — no reservations required. Read More »
2009 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-309-2149 | Website
