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10Best searched far and wide before ranking these bars as the best in Philadelphia. How'd they earn their way on the list? Beer selection, specialty cocktails, cool aesthetics, great jukeboxes, hip crowds – we consider it all before deciding which ones belong on a list of Philadelphia's Best Bars.
Category: Bars - Philadelphia Nightlife
Address: 801 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
This cozy corner watering hole, located at 3rd and Brown, has emerged as a true haven for the more sophisticated palates that live and play in the Northern Liberties. Works by local artists adorn the place's exposed bricks walls, and the selection of poisons is as diverse as any place in town (from Rothbury Estate Shiraz to minty Mojito Martinis)....
Category: Bars - Philadelphia Nightlife
Address: 264 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Located on the corner of 16th and Spruce, Monk's has been collecting award after award for its outstanding beer selection since the Clinton administration. The front bar normally features an American microbrew or two as well as single malt scotches, small batch bourbons and top shelf tequilas. At the back bar, meanwhile, several hard-to-find...
Category: Bars - Philadelphia Nightlife
Address: 222 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
A post-workday haven for stylishly-clad young professionals, the bar area at Marmont stays busy well up to closing time, as patrons tend to meander over from the restaurant side for a drink or three after downing a 12-oz. NY strip, porterhouse pork chop or rack of lamb for dinner. The scene at the bar is cool to be sure thanks to a sleek design...
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Category: Bars - Philadelphia Nightlife
Address: 14 N Front St, Penn's View Hotel, Philadelphia, PA 19106
It's somewhat fitting that one of Philadelphia's most prestigious hotels, Penn's View, is home to a wine bar par excellence like Il Bar. This handsome spot is set beside Ristorante Panorama, a fortuitous fact because patrons at the bar are permitted to companion their vino with dishes from the award-winning kitchen next door. And speaking of wine,...
Category: Bars - Philadelphia Nightlife
Address: 901 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
On the corner of 2nd and Poplar stands the Standard Tap, a neighborhood pub that boasts some of the city's most innovative cookery. Yes the Standard's beer selection is impressive – very impressive, in fact – and includes a number of micro-brewed products that you'd be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. But, honestly, what gets this joint the...
Category: Bars - Philadelphia Nightlife
Address: 937 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147
If you're searching for the best jukebox in town, look no further than Passyunk Avenue's Royal Tavern. Here, the music selection is a point of pride – And, since it includes everything from 80s power ballads to the White Stripes, why shouldn't it be? However, the awesome tunes are just one component of this neighborhood dive's appeal. Other...
Category: Bars - Philadelphia Nightlife
Address: 2063 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Popular with students, the Rittenhouse crowd, and just about anybody who's spent any amount of time at this cozy corner spot. Inside, the scene is laid back and casual – as any good neighborhood bar should be – and it's not uncommon to walk in and find some people tossing darts, others lined along the bar discussing the many options listed on the...
Category: Bars - Philadelphia Nightlife
Address: 123 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
A perfect fit for Rittenhouse Square, this snazzy cafe-bar has just the right touches of big city panache to appeal to the trend-conscious folks who work and play in the immediate area. Tria caters to these sophisticated palates by specializing in a unique array of artisanal beers, cheese, and wines – the so-called "Fermentation Trio." And while...
Category: Bars - Philadelphia Nightlife
Address: 1310 Drury St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
A Philly staple since 1860, McGillin's has remained true to its heart over the years, serving great eats and cold beer to everybody from Ed Bradley and Ethel Merman to Robin Williams and Will Ferrell. Inside, the place has the timeless look of a neighborhood tavern – dark-stained wood, plaster walls, red floor tiles and tall windows. Adding a...
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Category: Bars - Philadelphia Nightlife
Address: 624 S 6th St, above Beau Monde, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Upstairs from Beau Monde, L'Etage is a haven for South Street artists and hipsters who are too cool to while away their nights fighting the crowds in the area's more high-profile bars and clubs. A definite Euro sensibility engulfs this loungey gathering spot, and the clientele is regularly treated to great lounge, retro and house music. As to food...
