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Nickels Tavern

$$$$

2655 S 2nd St, Philadelphia
Earn 3X Points

Nickel’s Tavern is the diviest South Philly dive bar there is, and it’s the perfect alternative to heading to XFinity live after a game on Broad Street. They do cheap bears from $3 and, while you’re not coming here to eat, you can get a $5 appetizer sampler with things like mozzarella sticks and jalapeno poppers that will work just fine after you’ve had a few beers.

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