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Top 50 Philadelphia Bars
Pub & Kitchen is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

1. Pub & Kitchen

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

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Looking for that perfect place to cap off your night? You found it — P & K serves food until 1 a.m. Nothing beats homemade pork scratchings in the wee hours! Read more.

Standard Tap is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

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: Order whatever is on the hand pump. It's always fresh and smooth. Read more.

Monk's Cafe is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

3. Monk's Cafe

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

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: Do yourself a big favor and ask to look at their Beer Bible, which includes divine brews like the Flemish Sour Ale. It just might make you religious.

South Philadelphia Tap Room is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

4. South Philadelphia Tap Room

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

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: Get any local draft 1/2 off from 4-6pm, including Kenzinger which drops to $1.50! Read our full review by tapping More Info! Read more.

Johnny Brenda's is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

5. Johnny Brenda's

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

Neal J.Neal Joseph: Over a dozen local beers on tap (rotating), including a couple of hand-drawns. Start hand-drawn then follow your fancy. Heaven for beer and indie music lovers.

Khyber Pass Pub is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

6. Khyber Pass Pub

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

ThrillistThrillist: Staking its claim as Philly’s “best beer bar”, they’re running 20 taps w/ serious suds like Russian River Damnation, and North Coast Brother Thelonius. Bonus: Great daily specials. Read more.

The Pub on Passyunk East is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

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: Let your dance freak out as the POPE welcomes RockTits every Wednesday.

Alla Spina is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

8. Alla Spina

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

Eat Drink & Be PhillyEat Drink & Be Philly: Sounds like fun boys, can't wait for the Ipswich clams and mortadella hot dogs; of course with a fine IPA. Read more.

Memphis Taproom is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

9. Memphis Taproom

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

The FeastThe Feast: This is easily a favorite craft beer destination with its adjacent garden. Rolling a hot dog truck (with fried pickles!) adds to the cool factor as well. [Ultimate Al Fresco List] Read more.

Frankford Hall is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

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

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Stephen Starr’s Fishtown beer garden boasts ping pong tables and table games. Happy Hour deals include $3 fries and $10 liter drafts.

Grace Tavern is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

11. Grace Tavern

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

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: With a great beer list and a full menu served till 2 a.m. (which means frites and sausages right up until last call), Grace is the neighborhood bar you wish was in your neighborhood.

Hop Sing Laundromat is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

12. Hop Sing Laundromat

7.9
1029 Race St (btwn 10th & 11th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Speakeasy · Chinatown · 74 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Lee's establishment isn't sloppy, and neither should you be. Leave the cameras and cellphones at home, and immerse yourself in a strange and sensual experience. Read more.

13. José Pistola's

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

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: Get a pitcher of margaritas ($15) or Yards draft ($3) during happy hour and if you like BBQ, don't pass up the Bell's 2 Hearted Wings! Check out our full review by tapping More Info! Read more.

Stateside is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

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: During the week from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. get $1 buck-a-shuck oysters, half-priced drafts, and whiskey specials. Read more.

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: Save yourself the embarrassment, don’t ask for vodka, the Franklin doesn’t carry it.

Southwark is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

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: Order the Jockey Club. One of the best drinks in Philadelphia. Read more.

Grey Lodge Pub is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

17. Grey Lodge Pub

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

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: This joint specializes in microbrews and whiskey. Sip, sit back, make some buddies over darts, and even learn a few things from the quotes scribbled on the bathroom floor. True whizzdom.

The Trestle Inn is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

18. The Trestle Inn

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

HomeSpeakeasyHomeSpeakeasy: A welcome addition to the Philly bar scene, Trestle is heavy on the whiskey and light on the price. Cheap bar snacks and a interesting Old Fashioned riffs go great with the surf rock & go-go dancers!

Kraftwork is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

19. Kraftwork

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

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: Enjoy $1 off all drinks M-F 12pm-6pm and check out our article! Read more.

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: As more and more craft beer is canned, Good Dog’s Wednesday deal of half off cans, becomes better and better.

Prohibition Tap Room is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

21. Prohibition Tap Room

8.8
501 N 13th St (at Buttonwood St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · North Philadelphia · 87 tips and reviews

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: Check out the late night happy hour 10pm-Midnight! Read our full review by tapping More Info! Read more.

American Sardine Bar is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

22. American Sardine Bar

8.9
1800 Federal St (at 18th St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Point Breeze · 74 tips and reviews
Doobie's is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

23. Doobie's

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

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Keep yourself occupied while your friend waits at the bar for your drinks by playing one of the many board games they have at the tables and booths.

Brauhaus Schmitz is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

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: Sunday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. get $4 drafts and $4 sausage sandwiches. Read more.

Varga Bar is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

25. Varga Bar

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

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: Well, during their happy hour everything is 1/2 off...which means you can get fantastic craft beer on draft for $3. Three. Dollars. Just do it. Also tap More Info for our full review of this joint! Read more.

Tria is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

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: From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. get 5 choices (red, wine, white wine, two beers and a cheese plate) for $5 each. Read more.

Royal Tavern is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

27. Royal Tavern

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

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: Enjoy happy hour from 4-6pm on M-F with1/2 priced draft & $3 well drinks! Check out our article! Read more.

Devil's Den is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

28. Devil's Den

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

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: During the week from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. get half-off drafts and a $2-3 tapas menu. Read more.

Drury Beer Garden is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

29. Drury Beer Garden

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

John T.John Traynor: Best Happy Hour in Philly. Unfortunately available only at the bar and one corner table.

The Sidecar Bar & Grille is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

30. The Sidecar Bar & Grille

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

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: Midnight Happy Hour. It exists. Read our full review by tapping More Info! Read more.

Bob & Barbara's Cocktail Lounge is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

31. Bob & Barbara's Cocktail Lounge

8.6
1509 South St (at 15th St), Philadelphia, PA
Dive Bar · Rittenhouse Square · 72 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Don't miss the Thursday night showcase of drag talent. $7 admission includes a drink ticket. Read more.

One Tippling Place is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

32. One Tippling Place

8.1
2006 Chestnut St (at S 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Cocktail Bar · Center City West · 41 tips and reviews
Oscar's Tavern is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

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: You have to order one of the giant Long Island Iced teas. But just one. Read more.

Oyster House is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

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: Try the Mother's Ruin Punch. One of the 20 best drinks in Philly. Read more.

Fiume is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

35. Fiume

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

Shaun Y.Shaun Yasaki: Bluegrass night. Thursdays at 10:30. Amazing. The barkeep is great too.

Percy Street Barbecue is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

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: During the week from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. get half-priced whiskey and beer from featured producers, half-priced turkey tails, country ham plate and BBQ fries. Read more.

Village Whiskey is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

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: The Harvard Girl is a great looking drink. Be sure to try it, it's one of the best drinks in Philadelphia. Read more.

Resurrection Ale House is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

38. Resurrection Ale House

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

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Crispy fried chicken with ice cold beer can’t be beat. This gastropub has exceptional versions of both: lots of locally brewed stuff on tap and twice-fried chicken with a spiced-honey drizzle.

Vernick Food & Drink is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

39. Vernick Food & Drink

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

DK D.DK Davis: Czech Sour, Best Sazerac in Philadelphia!

Fergie's Pub is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

40. Fergie's Pub

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

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: The Ministry of Secret Jokes, an esoteric gathering of some of the city’s best comedians, is held upstairs every second Wednesday of the month from 8-10 p.m. Laughs are free, beers are cheap.

Zahav is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

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: You can never go wrong with the Lemonnana, one of the best drinks in Philadelphia. Read more.

Teresa's Next Door is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

42. Teresa's Next Door

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

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Dirty mussels with applewood smoked bacon, a bit of cheese from the impressive board, and 26 beers on tap (including one nitro and two hand-pumps): the staffers serve only what they know and love.

Barcade is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

43. Barcade

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

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Enjoy classic 80s arcade games — the lineup includes Frogger, Ms. Pac-Man, Tron and Donkey Kong — and a rotating line-up of American craft beer. Happy hour takes place each weeknight from 4-7 p.m..

44. Ranstead Room

8.8
2013 Ranstead St (btwn Chestnut & Market St), Philadelphia, PA
Speakeasy · Center City West · 73 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Put yourself in the excellent care of the bartenders at Ranstead Room. Order the Bartender's Choice, it'll be one of the best drinks in town. No matter what winds up in your glass. Read more.

Loco Pez is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

45. Loco Pez

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

EaterEater: The new hotspot for tacos and modern Mexican food that is wowing the critics and locals alike. Follow their Twitter account for random daily dealage on some fantastic food. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

McMenamin's is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

46. McMenamin's

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

Matt F.Matt Firman: Great bar.... Fantastic food. Especially the wings. Great bartenders and beers on tap! Taps are always changing!!! Great crowd for baseball and football too!

Cantina Los Caballitos is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

47. Cantina Los Caballitos

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

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: Sit outside and enjoy a $2 Mexican beer or margarita M-F from 4-6pm!

The Industry Bar is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

48. The Industry Bar

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

B. CampbellB. Campbell: Great specials, delicious food, 20% off if you're in the biz, beautiful stylish setting--finally a great place to let loose east of Passyunk. If you <3 Good Dog or PYT you'll <3 Industry Bar!

Morgan's Pier is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

49. Morgan's Pier

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

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: You can eat their Baja fish American tacos served on flour tortillas with lime and radish, red cabbage, and chipotle crema while overlooking a view of the water. Read more.

Time is one of Top 50 Philadelphia Bars.

50. Time

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

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Climb the stairs to enter a Parisian-style salon to relax over the sounds of a DJ and the ritual of preparing absinthe from a two-or-four-person tower. Read more.