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Top 10 Philadelphia Bars

Visiting Philly?  Aside from an exotic sports car rental Philadelphia style, here are the top 10 bars to experience while in Philadelphia:

Grace Tavern

Grace Tavern

1. Grace Tavern  2229 Grays Ferry Ave. 215.893.9580
The rich dark oak bar at this tavern attracts the masses with its signature miniature grain silo filled with a vast assortment of brews.  The Bevador, an old-school beer cooler, was built in Buffalo, NY in 1955 and continues to chill the best adult beverages at Grace Tavern today.  This tavern offers the vibe of an era gone by, with elegant but understated décor, delicious drinks and memorable menu items like blackened green beans al dente, Jambalaya po’boys and more, all served until 2 a.m.!   Perhaps you should have that luxury car rental Philadelphia chauffeured tonight!

 

N. Third

N. Third Bar

2. N. Third  801 N. Third St. 215.413.3666
This Philadelphia bar has been revamped into a retropolitan splendor.  Where else can you find dried piranhas dangling from the ceiling, pretend Tuaca is a proper cordial or enjoy all three daily meals without feeling rushed to leave? 

Good Dog Bar

Good Dog Bar


3. Good Dog Bar 224 S. 15th St. 215.985.9600
Locals like it doggie-style when it comes to their beers and burgers, and the Good Dog Bar does not disappoint!  With signature Roquefort-stuffed burgers and Wednesday night half-priced brews, this cozy tavern is perfect for group outings and happy hours.  Here you can find Philly’s only Internet jukebox and Pac-Man on the third floor, with a kitchen serving up the good stuff until 1 a.m.!

Sugar Mom's Bar Philly

Sugar Mom’s Bar Philly

4. Sugar Mom’s  225 Church St. 215.925.8219
A direct threat to Good Dog Bar’s Pac-Man offering, Sugar Moms gives Philadelphia an arcade corner complete with Pinball and a standup Ms. Pac-Man game.  Sugar Mom’s boasts a huge variety of seating options, allowing you to essentially merge with any group you meet here. 

McMenamins Pub Philly

McMenamins Pub Philly


5. McMenamin’s Tavern  7170 Germantown Ave. 215.247.9920

This is arguably home to Philly’s best damn bar food, according to locals.  All drinks aside, here you can find more than just wings and burgers.  McMenamin’s features delectable menu items like pistachio-crusted tilapia, Irish beef stew and spinach-and-cheese ravioli at insanely low prices.  One of Philadelphia’s best bars, here you can find an inviting crowd, a staff that remembers faces, free parking next door and your game is always on. 

Standard Tap Philly

Standard Tap Philly


6. Standard Tap  901 N. Second St. 215.238.0630
This two-story corner bar is the perfect middle ground between the hipster hangs to the north and the Old City frat traps just south of its NoLibs location. Built by former Sam Adams brew master William Reed and his partner Paul Kimport, the Tap has all the offerings of a cozy neighborhood pub with a full restaurant style menu.

Royal Tavern

Royal Tavern

7. Royal Tavern  937 E. Passyunk Ave. 215.389.6694
Universally praised as home to one of the best burgers in Philadelphia, the Royal Tavern has graduated from vibing as Standard Tap South to its own rightful and cozy nook.  Arrive early if you want a seat here, because this place is European-style when it comes to brunch and fills up fast!

For Pete's Sake Bar Philly

For Pete’s Sake Bar Philly


8. For Pete’s Sake  900 S. Front St. 215.462.2230
For Pete’s Sake does not offer sake, but rather an extensive array of brews and liquors.  Here you can sip lager, Dupont Saison, Irish brews, Belgian brews, American brews and more!  This redbrick Queen Village pub also tosses in a few surprises, like the rouge keg of Kwak, a tawny 8-percent Belgian with hints of vanilla and maple.  The menu does not pale in comparison, with traditional Irish entrees and an enticing smoked-in-house pulled pork sandwich that is simply too big for its bun! This incredible place is a short enough distance to take advantage of a chauffeured New Jersey luxury car rentals.  

Oscar's Tavern Philadelphia

Oscar’s Tavern Philadelphia


9. Oscar’s Tavern  1524 Sansom St. 215.972.9938
Philly bar goes love Oscars Tavern, home of the $3 honker (a 23-ounce pour of cold lager or Pabst).  With all the ambience you want in your local bar, an efficient and friendly wait staff, and the ability to buy your friends a round with a $10, what’s not to love?

Raven Lounge Philly

Raven Lounge Philly

10. Raven Lounge  1718 Sansom St. 215.840.3577
A hideaway amid standard business bars and well-loved dives, this brick-backed bar boasts colored walls and all the best board games for your crew.  The games are absent-mindedly scattered among random tables, and include such classics as Connect Four, and the new ‘Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?’.  Raven Lounge features a rotating crew of DJs that spin Thursday through Sunday and a plethora of live acts and acoustic sets.
 

 

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