Philadelphia
Dubbed Philly’s 'first beer garden in the sky,' SkyGarten meshes the comforts of a beer garden with intoxicating views of Philadelphia from 51 stories in…
Must-see nightlife in Philadelphia
South Philadelphia
Function's friendly baristas take their coffee- and tea-making seriously. The house coffee is a single-origin Colombian by Neat Coffee Roasters in…
Philadelphia
Whether you pull up a seat at the bar or find a cozy couch to relax on, this spot has everything you could want in a craft cocktail bar. Extra points if…
Chinatown & Center City East
If you like your LGBT bars straight up, this friendly, no-frills place works a treat. The floor-to-ceiling windows (which open up on warm nights) provide…
South Philadelphia
This Pottstown distillery's craft spirits are served in this tasting room. Sample them in a flight ($15) or go for a creative cocktail such as Art &…
Philadelphia
Many cafes now carry the beans from these excellent local coffee roasters (since 1994), but this is the original, occupying a pleasant space near…
Philadelphia
Only organic ingredients are used to create the tempting range of fresh-pressed juices, smoothies and sweet and savory dishes at this Main St vegan cafe…
Philadelphia
There are some 20 different beers on tap at this microbrewery that began life in 1994 and moved into this impressive new space in 2018. Sample a flight of…
Philadelphia
If the LGBT-orientated watering holes of the Gayborhood just don't cut it for you, give this tiny dive bar a try – it's a friendly spot steps from ritzy…
Chinatown & Center City East
Although they don't turn boys away, it's pretty clear this sports bar is one for the girls. Spread over three levels, there's DJs and karaoke depending on…
Chinatown & Center City East
If its forbidding metal door on a side alley doesn't give you a clue, the porn on the TVs above the bar, alighting an otherwise gloomy interior, certainly…
Philadelphia
This unmarked dive bar, in a small room above the Ethiopian restaurant Abyssinia, has live music, great cocktails and a good selection of craft beers…
Philadelphia
This attractive cafe offers an elegant old-world space downstairs with circular marble-topped tables and a pressed-tin ceiling, while upstairs is a…
Chinatown & Center City East
Drop by this spacious, contemporary cafe to sample the specialty coffees made from a family-owned, award-winning roaster based in Lancaster, PA. Vegans…
Chinatown & Center City East
Philadelphia's oldest continually operating tavern (since 1860) – it remained open as a speakeasy in the Prohibition years – is a chummy Irish-style pub…
Logan Square & Fairmount
Handy for refreshments if you're near the city end of Ben Franklin Pkwy, this convivial pub has a fine selection of craft beers on tap, a good menu that…
Philadelphia
This roving beer garden is a fun feature of Philly's spring and summer season. Go online to check which of the 23 different city parks it is located in…
South Philadelphia
This chilled cafe is based in an old auto repair shop and named after the owner's granddad. Beans are roasted on-site for its pour-over brews, while fancy…
Philadelphia
With an open courtyard and interior space set up like a classic German beer garden, Frankford Hall offers long shared tables and a bar serving a generous…
Philadelphia
This three-decades-old traditional pub in the heart of University City stays popular by offering a crowd-pleasing mix of booze (28 beers on draft), homely…
Chinatown & Center City East
One of the longest-established gay bars in Philly has a piano bar and restaurant downstairs. Upstairs is Ascend, a small club with a dance floor; Tuesday…
Logan Square & Fairmount
This chain cafe serving La Columbe coffee and a tasty selection of snacks pops up where its owners, a real-estate development company, has projects. This…
South Philadelphia
Classic Italian Market spot for espresso, hand-filled cannoli and panini (both from $4). The affogato (gelato 'drowned' in espresso) is hard to beat and…
Philadelphia
Hand-pour single-origin coffees are served in this attractive, chilled cafe that makes for an ideal pit stop while strolling around Old City. Oat milk is…
Logan Square & Fairmount
Handy for a post-museum glass of wine, this French-ish place serves PA vintages on tap and light meals ($11 to $26) with performances of live jazz.
Philadelphia
This outlet of a well-regarded local coffee roaster is handy for a takeout coffee to enjoy in Fitler Sq. It's also a pleasant space to sit in.
Philadelphia
Chicago's Goose Island craft brewery's spiffy new operation is in an old dry ice factory near the river. There's a great range of beers on tap including…
Philadelphia
Popular cafe named after the trolley line that passes outside. It's a relaxed spot to linger over an organic drip coffee, loose-leaf tea or a vegan soup,…
South Philadelphia
A good spot to take a breather while exploring the Headhouse end of South St and Queen Village, Ox Coffee offers a pleasant space, high-quality brews and…
Philadelphia
Focused on draft beers (around 20 of them), with geeky but elegant style, Tria Taproom offers good food carefully designed to match what's on tap. It also…
Philadelphia
Something of an alternative neighborhood social scene reigns over this chilled coffee shop, which displays local arts and crafts, and hosts occasional…
Philadelphia
Surprisingly, University City is a little short on quality coffee stops. Stepping up to fill this gap is HubBub, a specialist in cold-brew coffee (don't…
South Philadelphia
Depending on the DJ or live-music event at this hipster cool dance club there may be a cover charge. Dancers will adore its glowing neon wall and foot…
Philadelphia
'Thinking globally, drinking locally' is the mantra of this appealing wine bar that features bottles sourced from across the world. They have wine-tasting…
Philadelphia
Brewed on site, 2nd Story's Old City Kölsch, Fritizie's Lager and Declaration IPA are always available alongside at least five other seasonal brews. A…
Chinatown & Center City East
Hidden inside an office building is this elegant, contemporary teahouse and shop serving teas from black to white, from rare to exotic single-estate…
South Philadelphia
Coffees and teas made with organic and fair-trade beans and leaves are served in this arty cafe that has frequently changing shows featuring local…
Philadelphia
The original outpost of this popular wine bar is a dark, elegant and welcoming place with excellent cocktails and snacks.
