Philadelphia Nightlife

Good Drinks

1. Royal Tavern

Neighborhood: Bella Vista

much anything...you can throw back some drinks, have a good night out witht he boys or impress a date with a simple place that does things well. Bonus...they impressed the heck out of my guest...

2. Standard Tap

Neighborhood: Northern Liberties

Great English pub atmosphere. Awesome selection of local beers (although no Victory Lager!) Decent menu choices and the burger was pretty good. Great place for happy hour drinks!  I'll be coming here...

3. The Dive Bar

Neighborhood: Bella Vista

Good chill spot. Free Pizza at Happy Hour, plus decent drink specials. Dog Friendly provided yours is chill and there isn't a Fido Convention. Smoking allowed after 7 works for all persuasions. Right...

4. Rum Bar

Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

concoction she really liked, another had a well drink (happy hour $3), and I had a tasty rum runner.  The food was very good also!  We had the spicy mac and cheese, and the habanero grilled cheese on brioche...

5. Good Dog Bar and…

Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

philly drinks now) but nonetheless I appreciate the laid back vibe of the philly pub scene.  So Good Dog is great... They have great food and of course a generous selection of brews.  Two of my...

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Nice Bartenders

1. The Dive Bar

Neighborhood: Bella Vista

bartender, at first i was a little wary of how nice he is but i think its genuine and his way of dealing with 700 drunk jerks like me a night, he does always remember your name which is awesome and he...

2. Stir

Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

in you are right at the main bar which has plenty of seating and nice, friendly bartenders who are very attentive.  Lots of nice art and cool decor.  Walking down a ways from the front...

3. Grace Tavern

Neighborhood: Graduate Hospital

Ok this is tough for me...went there a bunch of times when Reese was bartending and had a great time.   However this past Saturday afternoon me, my gf another friend and his gf went there for a drink...

4. Fiume

Neighborhood: Spruce Hill

my favorite bar. great beer selection and nice, knowlegeable bartenders. live music on sunday and wednesday nights that draw larger crowds, making seating limited but good music nonetheless. i prefer...

5. Johnny Brenda's

is not ideal, but Girard is growing on me no doubt (especially when friends give me a ride out there).    Beers are cheap and tasty, bartenders are nice enough, and it's spacious enough for everyone...

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