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Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012
Pub & Kitchen is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

1. Pub & Kitchen

8.6
1946 Lombard St (at 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Center City · 78 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Pub & Kitchen brings it every day, with excellent food, a well curated beverage program plus excellent and dare we say, attractive service.

Standard Tap is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

2. Standard Tap

8.7
901 N 2nd St (at Poplar St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 129 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "Staunch supporter of local beer, and the place I take out-of-towners."

Monk's Cafe is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

3. Monk's Cafe

9.2
264 S 16th St (btwn Locust & Spruce St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Rittenhouse Square · 248 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "A must stop for any friends visiting from out of town."

South Philadelphia Tap Room is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

4. South Philadelphia Tap Room

8.9
1509 Mifflin St (btwn 15th St & 16th St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Point Breeze · 129 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: SPTR is one of those bars where the more you go there, the more you like it.

Johnny Brenda's is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

5. Johnny Brenda's

8.8
1201 Frankford Ave (at Girard Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 141 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "Beer selection, food and service never disappoints."

Khyber Pass Pub is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

6. Khyber Pass Pub

9.1
56 S 2nd St (btwn Market & Chestnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Center City East · 140 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "Khyber possesses all the best qualities of a truly great bar."

The Pub on Passyunk East is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

7. The Pub on Passyunk East

8.7
1501 E Passyunk Ave (at Dickinson St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Bella Vista - Southwark · 95 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: The POPE is one of only three bars in the United States with a dedicated tap line for the Belgian beer, D’Achouffe.

Alla Spina is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

8. Alla Spina

1410 Mount Vernon St (at Broad St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · North Philadelphia · 55 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "Totally worth the trek up to North Broad. Negronis and Fernet Branca on tap!"

Memphis Taproom is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

9. Memphis Taproom

2331 E Cumberland St (at Memphis St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · North Philadelphia · 117 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "Hot dogs and canned beer? The beer garden is the cat's pajamas."

Frankford Hall is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

10. Frankford Hall

9.2
1210 Frankford Ave (btwn W Girard Ave & Thompson St), Philadelphia, PA
Beer Garden · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 141 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: There's no bar in the city that is better set up to handle a big crew. Frankford Hall is a great spot for you and all your friends.

Grace Tavern is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

11. Grace Tavern

7.9
2229 Grays Ferry Ave (btwn 23rd St & South St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · 50 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: The full menu is available at Grace Tavern every night till 2 a.m.

Hop Sing Laundromat is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

12. Hop Sing Laundromat

8.0
1029 Race St (btwn 10th & 11th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Speakeasy · Chinatown · 74 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: It is amazing how good cocktails can be when created with excellent spirits and fresh fruit juices. Believe the hype.

José Pistola's is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

13. José Pistola's

8.3
263 S 15th St (at Bach Pl), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · 97 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Proprietors Casey Parker and Joe Gunn make sure every visit to Jose Pistola's is a fun one.

Stateside is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

14. Stateside

8.6
1536 E Passyunk Ave (at Tasker St), Philadelphia, PA
Whisky Bar · Bella Vista - Southwark · 48 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Chef George Sabatino has received most of the accolades at Stateside but don't sleep on the All-American bar program of craft beer and domestic spirits.

The Franklin Bar is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

15. The Franklin Bar

112 S 18th St (btwn Chestnut & Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Cocktail Bar · Center City West · 141 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "Great cocktail lists and even better cocktail names."

Southwark is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

16. Southwark

8.1
701 S 4th St (at Bainbridge St.), Philadelphia, PA
Cocktail Bar · Queen Village - Pennsport · 45 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "Where I like to drink and feel like a grown up."

Grey Lodge Pub is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

17. Grey Lodge Pub

6235 Frankford Ave (btwn Harbison Ave & Robbins St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · Tacony - Wissinoming · 65 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: There is always good beer on tap at the Grey Lodge but it is really all about the special events. No one does a better job at coming up with zany events tied to the calendar.

The Trestle Inn is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

18. The Trestle Inn

8.0
339 N 11th St (at Callowhill St), Philadelphia, PA
Whisky Bar · North Philadelphia · 70 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Whiskey and go-go. The simplest ideas are the best.

Kraftwork is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

19. Kraftwork

9.0
541 E Girard Ave (at E Montgomery Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · North Philadelphia · 93 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Check out the "On Order" section to see what beers are up next. Then plan your next trip to the Fishtown bar.

Good Dog Bar & Restaurant is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

20. Good Dog Bar & Restaurant

8.7
224 S 15th St (btwn Walnut & Locust Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Avenue of the Arts South · 169 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "This is what bars hope to be when they grow up."

Prohibition Tap Room is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

21. Prohibition Tap Room

8.7
501 N 13th St (at Buttonwood St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · North Philadelphia · 87 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Bring your own vinyl on Sundays and get 20% off your check.

American Sardine Bar is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

22. American Sardine Bar

8.9
1800 Federal St (at 18th St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Point Breeze · 74 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Scott Schroeder's ever-changing list of sandwiches are just one of the draws at this Point Breeze bar.

Doobie's is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

23. Doobie's

7.4
2201 Lombard St (at 22nd St), Philadelphia, PA
Dive Bar · Center City · 23 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: “Reasonable beer prices, boardgames, a great jukebox and random pooches are just a handful of reasons as to why Doobies is on the list.”

Brauhaus Schmitz is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

24. Brauhaus Schmitz

8.6
718 South St (at 8th St), Philadelphia, PA
German Restaurant · Washington Square West · 134 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Enjoy German beers you've never heard of as you enjoy German food as you never have before.

Varga Bar is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

25. Varga Bar

8.0
941 Spruce St (at S 10th St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Washington Square West · 89 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "Day or night, Varga is always a solid choice."

Tria is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

26. Tria

9.3
1137 Spruce St (at S 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Wine Bar · Washington Square West · 85 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "I love the focus that Tria puts on wine, beer and cheese education."

Royal Tavern is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

27. Royal Tavern

8.8
937 E Passyunk Ave (btwn Christian St & Carpenter St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · Bella Vista - Southwark · 99 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: The burger has been praised. The meatloaf sandwich too. Same for the vegan specials. But have you had the chicken frankie? The Passyunk Avenue bar excels at that too.

Devil's Den is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

28. Devil's Den

1148 S 11th St (at Ellsworth St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · Bella Vista - Southwark · 78 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Great rotating list of beers is half-off for happy hour.

Drury Beer Garden is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

29. Drury Beer Garden

7.2
1311 Sansom St (at 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Beer Garden · Center City East · 57 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Inside at Opa's bar or outside at the Drury Beer Garden, Opa will have you yelling opa!

The Sidecar Bar & Grille is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

30. The Sidecar Bar & Grille

8.2
2201 Christian St (at 22nd St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Graduate Hospital · 122 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "The melting pot of bars, where everyone's friendly and the food, drinks and service are consistent."

Bob & Barbara's Cocktail Lounge is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

31. Bob & Barbara's Cocktail Lounge

8.5
1509 South St (at 15th St), Philadelphia, PA
Dive Bar · Rittenhouse Square · 72 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "Bob & Barbara's is a classic that never goes out of style."

One Tippling Place is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

32. One Tippling Place

8.1
2006 Chestnut St (at S 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Cocktail Bar · Center City West · 41 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: 1 Tippling Place has been quite the surprise. The cocktail lounge opened over the summer has been getting nothing but positive reviews as the city's most chill cocktail lounge.

Oscar's Tavern is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

33. Oscar's Tavern

6.7
1524 Sansom St (at 15th St), Philadelphia, PA
Dive Bar · Center City West · 51 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: The only way to own an Oscar's t-shirt is to win it on Wednesday nights.

Oyster House is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

34. Oyster House

9.0
1516 Sansom St (btw 15th St & 16th St), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Center City West · 114 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: There's no time at Oyster House like happy hour. Head in for $3 beers and dollar oysters, six days a week.

Fiume is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

35. Fiume

229 S 45th St (at Locust St.), Philadelphia, PA
Dive Bar · Spruce Hill · 33 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "The bottle list is great as is the whiskey and bourbon."

Percy Street Barbecue is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

36. Percy Street Barbecue

900 South St (btwn 9th St & 10th St), Philadelphia, PA
BBQ Joint · Washington Square West · 95 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: When you're done with the hard stuff, enjoy the best root beer float in Philadelphia, made with Yards own root beer.

Village Whiskey is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

37. Village Whiskey

8.6
118 S 20th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Whisky Bar · Center City West · 173 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "I’ve tried a different whiskey almost every time I’ve been to Village. And I’ve been there a lot."

Resurrection Ale House is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

38. Resurrection Ale House

2425 Grays Ferry Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Graduate Hospital · 41 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "Don't ask for a cocktail list here. This is a bar for beer people."

Vernick Food & Drink is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

39. Vernick Food & Drink

9.0
2031 Walnut St (at S 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 82 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "The wine and cocktail programs are on par with the stellar plates that come out of the kitchen."

Fergie's Pub is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

40. Fergie's Pub

8.5
1214 Sansom St (btwn 12th St & 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · Center City East · 50 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "I will never grow tired of Fergie’s Pub."

Zahav is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

41. Zahav

9.4
237 Saint James Pl (at Dock St), Philadelphia, PA
Israeli Restaurant · Center City East · 227 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: The bar at Zahav makes for one of the most enjoyable eating and drinking experiences in the city.

Teresa's Next Door is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

42. Teresa's Next Door

8.9
126 N Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA
Bar · 59 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "Never less than great; usually excellent."

Barcade is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

43. Barcade

8.7
1114 Frankford Ave (W Girard Ave & W Widley St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 131 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "Seriously awesome beer list, seriously awesome outdoor courtyard, seriously awesome vintage arcade games."

44. Ranstead Room

8.6
2013 Ranstead St (btwn Chestnut & Market St), Philadelphia, PA
Speakeasy · Center City West · 73 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: When in doubt, go with the bartender's choice.

Loco Pez is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

45. Loco Pez

8.6
2401 E Norris St (at Cedar St & Susquehanna St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · North Philadelphia · 73 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Follow Loco Pez on Twitter to find out when they're offering dollar tacos.

McMenamin's is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

46. McMenamin's

8.3
7170 Germantown Ave (at W Mt Airy Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · West Mount Airy · 65 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: If old school bars are great for watching sports and eating wings, then McMenamin's is one of the best choices out there.

Cantina Los Caballitos is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

47. Cantina Los Caballitos

8.4
1651 E Passyunk Ave (at Morris St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 136 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Order the Mexican take on the special, Tecate and a shot of tequila for just $4.

The Industry Bar is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

48. The Industry Bar

1401 E Moyamensing Ave (at Reed St.), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Queen Village - Pennsport · 44 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Stop in on Mondays for Burgers and Bubbles. That's a burger with Champagne of the Champagne of Beers.

Morgan's Pier is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

49. Morgan's Pier

8.3
221 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Beer Garden · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 93 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: What isn't there to like about a solid outdoor bar on the riverfront. Is it Spring yet?

Time is one of Foobooz Best 50 Bars in Philadelphia 2012.

50. Time

8.5
1315 Sansom St (at 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Whisky Bar · Center City East · 103 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Go for the jazz, you'll discover some local gems.