Philadelphia Martinis Under $15

You don’t need a $22 price tag to get a chilled stem, a proper garnish, and a room with some romance. If you time your stops (hello, happy hour) and know where to land, you can sip classic, dirty, and espresso martinis for $15 or less.

Below, two easy routes with specific windows, plus what to order and how each spot scores on the three things that actually matter: glassware, garnish game, and vibe.

Route A: Center City → Rittenhouse

Fringe Bar

Via Kiddo’s Instagram

Thursday nights are a cheat code. Fringe runs an “all-night” happy hour on Thursdays from 5–9 pm with $3 mini martinis—tiny, photogenic, and perfect for calibrating your preferred martini spec before a full pour elsewhere. It’s buzzy and fun, the kind of pre-show energy that makes you say “one more.”

Kiddo

Slide into a bar seat weekdays 4–6 pm for $10 cocktails. If the espresso martini pops up as a feature, grab it—Kiddo’s bar team does balanced, not cloying.. 

The Elephant

Philly’s dedicated espresso-martini bar leans into the genre with a daily happy hour Sun–Fri, 4–6 pm that often includes discounted espresso martinis—crema cap, three beans, and a room made for date night.. 

Route B: Northern Liberties Night 

SET NoLibs

Thursdays are your friend again: Tini Thursdays drop lemon drop, lychee, and espresso martinis to $12 from early evening into the night. Start with espresso, reset with lychee, and you’ll still be under budget. 

The Lodge by Two Robbers 

This burger-and-martini duo keeps a $10 martini/Negroni happy-hour rep alive—ideal for a classic stirred, up, extra-cold. Confirm the daily window and you’re golden. 

Want to level up after your martini crawl? Check out our guide to Philadelphia’s top VIP and bottle service spots Read it here: Philadelphia Nightclubs With the Best VIP and Bottle Service Experiences.