Where to Drink Like You’re on Vacation Without Leaving Philadelphia
Close your eyes and picture palm trees, frozen drinks, and zero responsibilities. Now open them because Philadelphia has bars that bring the vacation vibe without the plane ticket. If your PTO is running low but your summer mood is fully on, these spots are here to deliver umbrella drinks, dreamy views, and full escape energy right in your backyard.
Via El Techo’s Instagram
El Techo
Welcome to rooftop paradise. With mezcal cocktails that taste like vacation in a glass, Condesa’s El Techo rooftop bar is it. Order a spicy margarita, pretend you’re in Tulum, and bask in the breezy rooftop glow.
Morgan’s Pier
Philadelphia’s waterfront MVP. Morgan’s Pier feels like a weekend beach trip, complete with picnic tables, breezy shade trees, and an incredibly down-able menu. Grab a friend, people watch by the river, and soak up that good summer energy.
Sunset Social
Via Lola’s Garden’s Instagram
A rooftop park with skyline views, casual eats, and frozen frosé? Sunset Social is where you go when you want to co-play like you're on a vacation and have a picnic and rooftop it all at once. Bring your friends. Bring your dog. Leave your stress at the elevator.
The Wayward
Not a full-on tropical escape, but The Wayward’s breakfast menu and French 75 carafe situation scream “vacation brunch in the French Riviera.” Come for the striped umbrellas, stay for the chilled martinis and solid people watching.
Lola’s Garden
It’s giving airy courtyard, floral cocktails, and summer getaway all at the same time. Located in Suburban Square in Ardmore but just a train ride away, Lola’s Garden is all about breezy patios, seasonal plates, and that relaxed outdoor dinner-and-drinks attitude. Their seasonal spritz menu alone is worth the trip.
Still experiencing a bit of wanderlust? Check out our article“What to Do in Philly When It Rains Every Day and You’re Going Stir Crazy” for indoor adventures that still feel like an escape.
