In Philadelphia, Valentine’s weekend rarely stays quiet. Between Galentine’s takeovers, queer dance nights, and soundtrack level singalongs, the city turns February into something less romantic comedy and more dance montage. If you’d rather move than make small talk, start here.

At times, the most romantic plans are simple: great cocktails, company, and a bar where the experience does half the work for you.

Philadelphia is no stranger to intimate cocktail lounges that feel made for lingering conversations so, without further ado, here are some of the best romantic cocktail bars in Philadelphia to consider this Valentine’s Weekend.

Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day has a way of taking over your social timelines every February. Instead of quiet dinners and boxed chocolates, bars across the city are going all-in on themed pop up experiences and cheeky activations that make the holiday feel less like a Hallmark card and more like a reason to get dressed up with your hunny.