Lively Bars in Philadelphia worth going out for.

I keep track of lively bars in Philadelphia and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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$5 Fridays

$5 Fridays

Fri, Oct 16 · 3:00 PM

Northwest Philadelphia

Neighborhood brewery happy hour

Carbon Copy

Carbon Copy

University City

Brewery-winery hybrid

Two Locals Brewing

Two Locals Brewing

University City

Craft beer & community

Naruto Japanese & Asian Cuisine

Naruto Japanese & Asian Cuisine

Gayborhood • $$

Hibachi flames & sushi

Rosy's Taco Bar East

Rosy's Taco Bar East

Bella Vista • $$

Late-night tacos & margs

Nikki Lopez

Nikki Lopez

Queen Village • $$

Punk bar & live music

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Sat, Oct 10 · 12:00 PM

Urban Village Go Big, Go Birds Deals

Urban Village Brewing Company · North Philadelphia

$$

Sat, Oct 10 · 12:00 PM

Star|Bolt Go Big, Go Birds Giveaway

Star|Bolt · North Philadelphia

$$

Sat, Oct 10 · 12:00 PM

The Enchanted Nightmare

Craftsman Row Saloon · Center City East

$$

Sat, Oct 10 · 4:00 PM

Haunted Mansion at Uptown Beer Garden

Uptown Beer Garden · Center City West

$$

Sat, Oct 10 · 12:00 PM

Garage Bar Fishtown Go BIg, Go Birds Deals

Garage Fishtown · North Philadelphia

$$

Sat, Oct 10 · 12:00 PM

Star|Bolt Go Big, Go Birds Deal

Star|Bolt · North Philadelphia

$$

Sat, Oct 10 · 11:00 AM

Brunch O’ Clock Phl

FRAME OLD CITY · Center City East

$$$

Thu, Oct 15 · 3:00 PM

Paws and Pints Yappy Hour

Sunset Social · University City

$$

Fri, Oct 16 · 3:00 PM

$5 Fridays - Every Friday 3-6pm

Attic Brewing Company · Northwest Philadelphia

Fri, Oct 16 · 3:00 PM

$5 Fridays

Attic Brewing Company · Northwest Philadelphia

Sun, Oct 18 · 1:00 PM

Philadelphia vs. Carolina

Stateside Live! · South Philadelphia East

$$

Mon, Oct 26 · 8:00 PM

Philadelphia vs. Dallas

Stateside Live! · South Philadelphia East

$$

Mon, Oct 26 · 6:00 PM

Open for the Eagles vs Cowboys Game!

Dock Street Brewery South · Point Breeze

Wed, Nov 11 · 8:00 PM

Survivor Season 51 Watch Party

South Street · Philadelphia

Open Bar & Buffet during Eagles Games

Lion Sports Bar · Chinatown

$$

$5 Nitro Cocktails in the Yard

South Bowl · South Philadelphia

Holly Jolly Bar

Holly Jolly Bar · West Poplar

Jazzy First Fridays

Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti · Society Hill

$$

THE ULTIMATE HALLOWEEN POP UP BAR

Craftsman Row Saloon · Center City East

$$

Bob and Barbara's Lounge

Rittenhouse Square

$

Halloween takeover

McGillin's Olde Ale House · Gayborhood

$

$55 Eagles Open Bar & Buffet

Cactus Cantina · Northwest Philadelphia

$$

Birds Away Games

Stateside Live! · South Philadelphia East

$$

The Winston Social Club

Old City

Kelliann’s Bar & Grill - Spring Garden

North Philadelphia

$$

The 700

North Philadelphia

$

NOTO Philadelphia

Center City

$$

Carbon Copy

University City

Silk City

North Philadelphia

$$

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Washington Square West

$$

Yards Brewing Company

Northern Liberties

$$

Concourse

Center City West

$$

Jaffa Bar

Olde Kensington

Triple Bottom Brewing

West Poplar

$$

World Cafe Live

University City

Drinker's Pub

Center City West

$

MilkBoy Philadelphia

Gayborhood

$$

Taqueria Amor

Northwest Philadelphia

$$

Khyber Pass Pub

Center City East

$$

P. J. Clarke’s At The Curtis

Center City East

$$

The Foundry

North Philadelphia

Libertee Grounds

North Philadelphia

$$

New Wave Cafe

Queen Village

$$

Two Locals Brewing

University City

Fette Sau

North Philadelphia

$$

Naruto Japanese & Asian Cuisine

Gayborhood

$$

1100 Social at Stateside Live!

South Philadelphia East

Vinyl

Rittenhouse Square

$

Morgan's Pier

Old City

$$

Solar Myth

South Philadelphia

$$

Barcade

Gayborhood

$$

Evil Genius Beer Company

North Philadelphia

Rosy's Taco Bar East

Bella Vista

$$

Borromini

Center City West

$$$

Craftsman Row Saloon

Center City East

$$

The Twisted Tail

Society Hill

$$

Holly Jolly Bar

West Poplar

Sweeney's Station Saloon

Northeast Philadelphia

$

Bar X

Washington Square West

$$

Nikki Lopez

Queen Village

$$

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Frequently asked questions

How are these lively bars in Philadelphia chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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