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NORTHERN LIBERTIES. 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). Adding to the spot's wide appeal is a calendar of events that slates weekly Indy film screenings. As for eats, try your hand at their tasty potato pierogies, gazpacho or steamed mussels. Weekend brunch at North 3rd a lineup that includes challah French toast, breakfast quesadilla eggs and arugula and beet salad is also a must.
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CENTER CITY. 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 Belgian ales like Chouffe Houblon, Augustijn Blonde and Flemish Sour Red Ale are on tap. In case you were wondering, the grub including daily specials like Rodenbach lamb stew has been specifically chosen because it complements the international brews.
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OLD CITY. 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 that utilizes sharp geometry, earthy tones and pendant lighting. The bar staff, meanwhile, has done its part to generate buzz, offering up creative concoctions like the Barcelona (Red Fuel and champagne) and the Poundcake (Stoli Vanil and vanilla schnapps).
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OLD CITY. 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, Il Bar and Panorama share a custom-made wine preservation and dispensing system that is the largest of its kind in the world. And while that alone may be worth the visit, the always dynamic wine flights offer reason enough to stay a while.
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NORTHERN LIBERTIES. 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 high marks is the fact that, like the good gastro-pubs in Europe, their kitchen staff strives to keep things fresh and new, resulting in tasty dishes like roasted lamb shanks, steamed clams, octopus and smelts.
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SOUTH PHILLY. 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 popular draws include the tasty pub fare and a beer selection that counts Yeungling and Stella Artois among its on-tap offerings.
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7. Ten Stone
2063 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 · 215-735-9939
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SOUTH STREET. 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 "Beer Board," and still others huddled around a table and sharing a tasty order of wings, wontons, mussels or quesadillas. Sidewalk seating available.
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8. Tria
123 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 · 215-972-8742
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CENTER CITY. 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 the attitude of the place is quite laid back (the dress code simply states, "Come as you are ... if you are wearing a shirt and shoes"), you'll feel a bit out of place if you don't dress up just a little.
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CENTER CITY. 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 certain kitschy sense of tradition to the place is the unique display of Pennsylvania tavern licenses that hang on the wall behind the bar, one for each year the place has served alcohol. Keep your eyes peeled to the calendar and plan to stop in when McGillin's hosts a karaoke night they're a blast. Occasional live music as well.
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10. L'Etage
624 S 6th St, above Beau Monde, Philadelphia, PA 19147 · 215-592-0656
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SOUTH STREET. 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 and drink, L'Etage keeps Yuengling and Hoegaarden on tap, and the kitchen hits the mark with numbers like mussels and steak au poivre.
About 10Best's recommendations for Philadelphia's Best Bars:
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.
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