bars
The Great Philly Bar Comeback of 2022
We get it: Maybe your bar-going took a hit over the past few years. But bars in Philly are making a comeback, and so are […]
7 New Places Where You Should Be Drinking
You probably have a long list of reasons why you haven’t been drinking at a cool new bar in the past few years. Many of […]
5 Old-School Philly Bars Still Going Strong
It’ll always feel exciting to hear about the city’s newly opened bars, especially when those places are indeed enjoyable to visit. But that doesn’t make […]
Bundle Up, Philly’s Heated Outdoor Dining Regulations Are Changing
By now you may have heard that outdoor dining is forever. Pause for applause, boos, and possible crowd surfing on behalf of all the tiny […]
Negroni Sbagliato? Tequila Martinis? Philly Bartenders on What the City Is Drinking Right Now
No, dear Philadelphian reader, it’s not just you. The city’s bartenders also can’t seem to avoid the “Negroni sbagliato with prosecco in it.” At least […]
Where to Sit at the Bar and Be Social
Small talk gets a bad reputation, but sometimes it’s the end of a long day, and all you want is to get out of your […]
Philly Bars Where You Can Watch Your College Football Team
College football season is back in full swing, with all of its buffalo wings, off-key fight songs and cornhole. You may not be an undergrad […]
Where to Drink in Fishtown
Fishtown was once the center of Philadelphia’s shad-fishing industry (shocking news based on its name and fish-shaped trash cans, surely). But now the area is […]
Philly Has Some Wild Martinis Right Now. Here’s Your Guide to Drinking Them
Even on my laziest days, an icy martini is enough to inspire me to dig a pressed shirt out of my closet, take a shower […]
What the New Mask Mandate Means for Dining Out in Philadelphia
Today Philadelphia Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole announced that the city will reinstate a mask mandate in all public indoor spaces – including restaurants and bars […]
West Philly Bar Fiume Has Finally Reopened … Kinda … Sorta …
On Thursday afternoon, I heard through the grapevine that popular West Philly bar Fiume had reopened on Wednesday night. This was seriously good news to […]
Bok Bar Returns with New Chef Residency Series
Guess who’s officially renewed for another season in South Philly? The Bok Bar team announced on Instagram over the weekend that they’ll be back for […]
Here’s Where to Catch All the Karaoke Action in Philadelphia
If you’ve dreamed of taking center stage your whole life and showing off those vocal cords, now is your chance. From local dive bars to […]
Have You Missed Bars As Much As We Have?
Their tall stools. Their sticky wooden tops. We miss the foggy beers and purple wines, the shots of whiskey lining up whenever a night would […]
Remember Disappearing Into a Crowd of Strangers at a Bar?
I’ve decided to spend a midsummer afternoon with four old men who want absolutely nothing to do with me. When I pop by just before […]