Sydney McElwee
Former Philadelphia Staff Writer
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Page 3Independence Beer Garden
For solid bar food, corn hole, and lots of Philly brews, head to Independence Beer Garden in Old City.
La Virgen de Las Nieves
La Virgen De Las Nieves is a Mexican spot in South Philly that has huge, delicious huaraches served in pizza boxes.
Southwark
Southwark is a bar and restaurant in Queen Village that’s basically a 3-in-1, with a cocktail bar, a dressy dining room, and a casual back patio.
Street Side
Street Side is a Vietnamese BYOB in Fishtown that does mostly small plates that are easy to eat on-the-go.
White Dog Cafe
White Dog Cafe is a spot near Penn that has good drinks and a solid Happy Hour, but you don’t need to go for a full dinner.
Oregon Diner
Oregon Diner has a full bar and is open 24/7. For late night food after an Eagles game, there’s nowhere better (or cheaper).
Martha
Martha in Kensington has the three things we wish every bar had: a nice patio, great cocktails, and way better food than you’d expect.
Palizzi Social Club
Palizzi Social Club is a members-only spot in East Passyunk. It’s hard to get a membership, but it’s worth it since the Italian food is so good.
Bar Amis
Bar Amis is an offshoot of Amis Trattoria that serves solid pasta and antipasti dishes in the Navy Yard.
Honest Tom’s Taco Shop
Honest Tom’s is a vegan taco shop near Penn that looks like Snow White’s cottage.
Alimentari
Alimentari is a wine bar above the Center City Di Bruno Bros that has more charcuterie board options than you’ll know what to do with.
Kilimandjaro
Kilimandjaro is a casual Senegalese spot in a West Philly strip mall that’s great for lunch or dinner.
Nomad Pizza
Nomad is one of the best pizza places around Center City, and it’s even better during Happy Hour or SIPS in the summer.
Bloomsday
Bloomsday is an all-day cafe that turns into a wine bar at night and has an attached bottle shop with a great wine selection.
Kanella Grill
Kanella Grill is a Greek BYOB in Washington Square West that’s a great spot for a weeknight dinner.
Pho Ha Saigon
Pho Ha Saigon is a very large, very casual Vietnamese spot in South Philly, right by the stadiums.
Mayflower Bakery Cafe
Mayflower is a small, cash-only bakery in Chinatown with 90-cent chicken curry turnovers that you need to try.