Drinking Good Cocktails
Drinking Good Cocktails
Page 5QU Japan Bistro Bar
QU Japan Bistro Bar in Center City has a Happy Hour where you can load up with $6 rolls, gyoza, and fried rice.
Buena Onda
Buena Onda is a taqueria in Rittenhouse where you can bank on getting a discounted taco or cocktail every day that you open your eyes.
Ikki Japanese Cuisine & Bar
Ikki Japanese Cuisine & Bar, right down the street from the Liberty Bell, serves solid sushi in Philly.
Las Margaritas
Las Margaritas is a Northeast staple that’s located in a strip mall, has a long bar with a few TVs, and the longest margarita list in the city.
El Camino Real
If you’re looking for a late-night margarita spot, El Camino Real in Northern Liberties is open until 1am on the weekends. Head here for some tacos, margaritas, and nachos on a casual weeknight.
Los Camaradas
Los Camaradas is a Center City spot with good food, lots of Mexican street art, a long bar with TV, and some of the best margaritas in town. It's perfect for Happy Hour or a casual weeknight meal.
City Winery
Stumble into this Center City spot club on any night of the week and there’s a good chance that you’ll catch some great live music and eat some plates of pasta, burgers, and drink a glass of wine.
Chris' Jazz Cafe
Chris’Jazz Cafe hosts jazz performances from Tuesdays to Saturdays and serves up some great sandwiches and mains named after jazz legends. Come here for a romantic and unique date night.
Fabrika
Fabrika is a Fishtown spot serving up homemade pasta, often hosts live cabaret and jazz performances and drag brunches.
a.kitchen
a.kitchen is a fancy Center City spot where you can get things like whole branzino, pasta, and one of the best burgers in town. Come here for a special occasion or people-watching near Rittenhouse Square.
Positano Coast
Positano Coast is one of the best spots in Old City to spend a birthday or any special occasions drinking good wine and eating great Italian food.
Añejo Restaurant
Añejo Restaurant is a dimly-lit Mexican spot in Northern Liberties where you can get tacos, quesadillas, shareable plates, and a $47 brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
Union Tap House
At Manayunk’s Union Tap House you can drench your chicken wings in 18 different sauce options, have a few beers, and catch a game on any of their screens.
Uptown Beer Garden
The liveliest spot to head to during the summer is Uptown Beer Garden. There’s always a DJ there blasting the latest top 40 hits, small bites like burgers and fries, and summery cocktails.
U Bar
U Bar is gay bar is open until 2am, and has plenty of booths, some overhead colorful lighting, high-top tables, and a glowing bar where you’ll probably have to yell loudly to order a drink.
Knock Restaurant and Bar
Knock is a gay bar with drag performances every Wednesday and piano karaoke on Friday, Saturdays, and Sundays. Head there with some friends for
Rosewood Bar
Midtown Village's Rosewood shares space with Woody’s. It's filled with flowing couches, chandeliers, and has a long drink menu full of things like passion fruit and peach bellinis.
Far East Descendant
Far East Descendant is a Chinatown spot that serves Cantonese small plates like dim kam mini ribs, spicy chicken bites, and shrimp toast. Head to their rooftop deck for some good cocktails and noodle dishes for Happy Hour.
Vango Lounge and Skybar
Center City's Vango Lounge and Skybar is a good place to begin or end your night at. They have a full-service bar and a menu that includes wings, burgers, and shareable meals.
Taqueria Amor
Pitchers of sangria and margaritas and blackened mahi mahi on Taqueria Amor’s roomy patio can go a long way towards unwinding from a busy day. Head to this Manayunk spot for Happy Hour with some friends.
Friday Saturday Sunday
Friday Saturday Sunday is a two-level American restaurant in Rittenhouse with a great bar that’s a must for a date night or dinner with a few friends.
Vernick Food & Drink
Vernick Food & Drink is one of our go-to restaurants in Philly. The cozy spot has incredible food, a formal dining room upstairs, and a more casual bar below.
Zahav
Zahav is an Israeli restaurant in Society Hill that's a Philly institution and a celebratory spot to have some silky hummus, fluffy laffa bread, and tender cuts of meat.
Double Knot
Double Knot is an all-day cafe with a basement izakaya that serves some of the best Japanese food in the city.