Bar Cicci Is Bringing Italian Aperitivo Culture to Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse is getting another reason to cancel your plans to go home after work.
Bar Cicci, the newest concept from acclaimed Philadelphia restaurateur Ellen Yin and High Street Hospitality Group, is coming to 1620 Sansom Street with a refreshingly simple idea: slow down, order a spritz, grab a few bites, and stay awhile.
The Monto Is Open in Old City
Every neighborhood has one bar that everyone thinks they know the whole story of, and in Old City, that was Mac's Tavern — the place tourists wandered into hoping to spot Danny DeVito, mostly because the internet told them Rob McElhenney used to own it. Fifteen years and one closure later, 226 Market Street has a new occupant.
Broad Street Brewing Lands a Beer Garden in LOVE Park
Philadelphia's most recognizable vacant building just got a reason to stop being vacant. Broad Street Brewing opened a beer garden on the plaza surrounding LOVE Park's long-shuttered "flying saucer" pavilion, and it's quickly becoming one of the easiest additions to any Center City crawl.
The First Annual TROPIGOTH Fest Hits Liberty Point This Sunday
This Sunday, Synthicide and Shadowplay PHL are teaming up to throw the very first annual TROPIGOTH Festival at Liberty Point, and it might be the most delightfully out-of-the-norm party concept Philly's waterfront has seen all summer.
It's a Beyoncé Kind of Night
If your Saturday plans are still a question mark, let Queen Bey answer it for you. Tomorrow night, Underground Arts is splitting itself in two for a double room takeover: Beyoncé Night in the main room, and Sweet Revenge, a pop/emo party, in the Black Box. Inside us are two wolves, and this night perfectly caters to both of them.
River Glow Brings a Neon-Fueled Waterfront Party to Cavanaugh’s River Deck
Light up the night at River Glow on Saturday, August 1 at Cavanaugh’s River Deck! DJ Sitch will keep the waterfront party moving while you enjoy free glow sticks, sparklers, neon vibes, drink specials, swag, and giveaways. Buy Tickets for the $10 one-hour open bar, plus enjoy $6 Super Lytes, $5 Fireball shots, and $4 Miller Lites all night long.
Known Associates Is Bringing a Fresh Energy to Washington Square West
We’ve got a new cocktail bar up on the docket for you, Philadelphia. Known Associates has opened in Washington Square West, bringing together creative cocktails and one of the city's most respected culinary teams under one roof.
Known Associates isn't trying to transport you back to Prohibition. There are no secret passwords, hidden entrances, or over-the-top themes. Instead, the city's newest cocktail destination lets the drinks, food, and atmosphere do the talking, proving that creativity doesn't need to be gimmicky, and, because of that, Known Associates is already shaping up to be one of the openings cocktail lovers will be talking about all year.
Craft Cocktails vs. Craft Beer: Which Philadelphia Crawl Fits Your Vibe?
Philadelphia's nightlife scene has had a bit of an explosiveness to it over the last decade, and now you've got two solid paths to choose from on a night out: the hoppy world of craft beer, or the polished world of craft cocktails. Both scenes are thriving in this city, but they attract very different crowds and price points. So how do you pick?
Philly Surf Club Is Bringing Global Cocktail Culture to North Broad
We don't need plane tickets or beach vacations to try cocktails inspired by destinations across the globe.
Just head down beneath Philadelphia's historic Divine Lorraine, and you’ll find Philly Surf Club, one of the city's newest cocktail bars that feels quite unlike anywhere else in the city.
Created by beverage director Nico Diaz and culinary director Natalie Maronski, Philly Surf Club blends flavors and cocktail techniques in such a way that Philadelphia has been lacking.
Christmas Is Coming Early to Cavanaugh’s River Deck
FORGET waiting until December, because on Friday, July 24, the Armentani Bros are bringing Christmas to the middle of a Philadelphia summer with their Christmas in July partyatCavanaugh’s River Deck.
Christmas? In July? On the waterfront? We’ve made plans for much less convincing reasons.
Point Breeze Just Got a New Cocktail Bar
Philadelphia has plenty of places to grab a cocktail, but what it doesn’t have enough of are bars with a story.Recently opened at the corner of 19th and Mifflin Streets in Point Breeze, Lillian’s is a cozy new South Philly bar and bistro built around inventive drinks and a food program that isn’t meant to stay the same forever. Instead of locking itself into one permanent restaurant identity, the new neighborhood spot plans to regularly welcome chefs for residencies and special dinners, giving Philadelphians a reason to keep coming back to see what’s happening next.
Where to Watch UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 in Philadelphia This Saturday
Saturday night belongs to the fight fans.
After much anticipation, Conor McGregor finally returns to the Octagon to face Max Holloway in the long awaited rematch at UFC 329, and if you're looking for somewhere to catch every knockout, submission, and staredown, Philadelphia has a few great spots showing the action. The main card is scheduled to begin Saturday evening, July 11, with McGregor and Holloway headlining one of the biggest UFC events of the year, so here are four places to watch the fights.
The Best Rooftop Bars to Celebrate 4th of July Weekend in Philadelphia
The 4th of July only comes around once a year, so why spend it inside? Get outside and get to one of Philadelphia's many rooftop bars that overlook the Benjamin Franklin Parkway (perfect for watching fireworks), and others put you above the city's busiest streets (perfect for feeling like you've escaped the city for a little while).
If your ideal Independence Day includes a drink in your hand and a skyline in front of you, these rooftops need a spot on your itinerary.
Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Philadelphia (And Where to Grab Drinks Before and After)
The fireworks might be the main event, but really – no one wants to spend all day standing around waiting for 9:30 p.m.
The best Fourth of July plans are built around the fireworks, not entirely about them. Imagine rooftop cocktails before sunset, waterfront beers, a great dinner, maybe one more stop afterward, and then ending the night under one of the biggest fireworks displays of the year...pretty good, right?
Here's how to make the most of Independence Day in Philadelphia.
Sunday's Best Drinking Events in Philadelphia
Philadelphia isn't winding down just because the weekend is coming to an end. In fact, some of the city's best events are happening today, we’ve got live jazz, karaoke, paint-and-sips, and waterfront day parties that make Monday feel very far away.
Where to Take Friends Visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup
Friends coming to Philadelphia for the World Cup are going to ask what they should do between matches.
You could send them to the Liberty Bell and call it a day. Technically, that works. But if you actually like these people and want them to leave thinking that Philadelphia was way more fun than they expected, you need a better plan.
Our Top Things to Do in Philadelphia This Weekend
A busy weekend is upon us! The city is packed with World Cup festivities, Juneteenth celebrations, street festivals, outdoor parties, live music, rooftop drinks, neighborhood events, and clearly enough excuses to leave your apartment that doing none of the above is simply not an option. Here are 25 things worth checking out this weekend:
Philadelphia’s Biggest World Cup Watch Party Is at Lemon Hill
There are several different avenues you can take when considering how you will watch the next World Cup match. You can watch it from your couch, where the snacks are close. You can also always squeeze into a bar like any other weekend. Or you can head to the FIFA Fan Festival Lemon Hill, where Philadelphia has turned a patch of Fairmount Park into an unrecognizable soccer hangout with incredible skyline views, big screens, food, drinks, and music (yeah, this option is our favorite).
Philadelphia's World Cup Headquarters Might Be a Brewery
All great World Cup watch parties do not necessarily need to happen inside a traditional sports bar. Across Philadelphia, breweries are transforming taprooms into match day destinations complete with everything you need to have a smashing good time. We’re talking giant projectors, drink specials, giveaways, and food features.
If you're looking to trade sticky bar floors for fresh beer and a little more breathing room, these breweries are making a strong case for becoming your World Cup headquarters.
The Best Soccer Bars in Philadelphia to Watch FIFA World Cup Matches
Philadelphia is a growing soccer city, and with FIFA fever taking over, there’s no shortage of places to catch a match. Which is quite lucky, because this isn’t a plop-down-on-the-couch event. No, no, it's a stand-up-when-someone-hits-the-post event. A spill-your-drink-after-a-90th-minute-goal event. A lose-your-voice-because-your-team-survived-extra-time event.
And, thank God for soccer fans, Philadelphia knows how to watch a tournament.
The city has spent years building a soccer culture that stretches far beyond Subaru Park. If you're looking for somewhere to celebrate, commiserate, or scream at a referee, these are some of the best soccer bars to do so in Philadelphia.