There's a specific night every fall when it happens…you step outside after dinner and the air bites a little. And that there is your very first signal: fall is coming. Summer's rooftop-and-frozen-cocktail season is winding down, and it's time to trade patios for fireplaces. There's something exquisitely old-fashioned about seeking out a bar specifically because it has a fireplace, but that's the appeal once fall sets in. Philadelphia has more of these than you'd expect, found in every neighborhood. Here's where to go when the temperature finally drops.

To us, there’s something about the first week of December that makes “Friendmas” feel officially in season. Calendars are filling up and suddenly everyone is scrambling to schedule that one night where your friend group pretends to exchange gifts.

For a good Friendmas, the location matters. You need somewhere cozy enough to linger, yet festive enough to feel intentional.

It’s January, and you’ve probably hit that point where it’s so cold outside that all you want is a night out without  freezing your face off. It’s time to hit a spot with a cozy fireplace! Philadelphia’s got some incredible spots where you can sip on a cocktail, warm up by the fire, and pretend it’s not miserable outside. Here are 5 fireside bars to stop into when you want your drink with a big side of warmth.