An East Passyunk Crawl That Ends in Holiday Magic
East Passyunk at night has a way of pulling you in before you even realize it. The mix of bars tucked into the rowhome streets and the people drifting from spot to spot all sets the tone for a night that feels both familiar and full of possibility. That’s exactly why this crawl works so well.
Via Miracle on 13th Street’s Instagram
For us, the night always seems to begin at Pub on Passyunk East, a bar so famously unfussy that it’s become a staple for locals and visitors who actually know the area. You slide into a booth, peel off a layer, and let the warmth of the room swallow up the cold you carried in. Maybe you order a draft you’ve never heard of. Maybe you grab the kind of Old Fashioned that’s strong enough to slow the room down just a little. P.O.P.E. gives you a chance to settle into the night before you actually begin it.
When the conversation gets louder and the music starts to feel like background noise, it’s time to step back out onto Passyunk Avenue and walk over to Garage. High ceilings, neon lights, a massive chalkboard beer list, and of course skee-ball, which quickly becomes the main event after drink #2 and the moment the crawl truly wakes up.
After the fun and games of Garage, take a two-minute stroll to Mish Mish and suddenly the conversations that were shouting over skee-ball become gentle again. This is the spot to sit down, recalibrate, and enjoy something crafted with intention.
Once you’re fully warmed from the drinks and the glow of Passyunk, take a slow stroll south to Miracle on 13th Street for the most iconic and over-the-top neighborhood light display in Philadelphia.
Block after block of rowhomes go full maximalist Christmas, with blow-ups, twinkling lights, music, wreaths, handmade decorations, and crowds wandering with hot chocolates and phone cameras. You don’t need reservations— just walk, take it in, and let the night end on something soft and sparkly.
If you’re collecting fun winter plans, don’t miss out on Jingle Jawn at Libertee Grounds while you still can for a holiday mini golf takeover. You can check it out here.
