Philadelphia, PA.

As the holiday season approaches, Cape May residents and visitors alike have a new reason to celebrate at Harry’s Jingle Bar & Grille. From November 25th through December 31st, this pop-up wonderland promises an enchanting experience, featuring seasonal cocktails, adult hot chocolate recipes, nostalgic décor, and the highlight of the season – holiday-themed Dueling Pianos every Saturday night. Let's dive into the festive offerings that make Harry’s Jingle Bar a must-visit destination for creating cherished memories during this magical time of the year.

If you want guaranteed vibes on Halloween week, and not lines and guesswork, check out four of our top picks across the city.

Philadelphia does spooky season with extra flair. Walk a few blocks in Center City or Old City and you will pass skeletons hanging from ceilings, neon cobwebs, and cocktail lists that bubble and smoke. This year’s Halloween takeovers run the spectrum from circus-y creepy beer gardens to sky-high lounges, with a handful of immersive shows that turn your drink order into part of the plot.

Walk down Wolf Street and you can’t miss the Bomb Bomb neon buzzing like it never left. Inside, it’s the South Philly time warp you want, with bartenders who actually look you in the eye, couples sharing plates, a little sports-bar hum up front, and in the back, a seafood spread that feels like a family feast.

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.

Most happy hours surrender at six. Not these. From whiskey sours under neon to midnight margs and slice-night steals, here’s where Philadelphia keeps the party priced right after prime time.

When you don’t want to leave dinner behind but aren’t quite ready for just a coffee, Philadelphia’s cocktail and dessert culture collide in some amazing and indulgent ways. Open your mind to creamy sips, chocolate drizzles, sweet liqueurs, and presentation moments that feel like dessert on their own. Here are bars and restaurants where after-dinner drinks straddle the line between cocktail and dessert perfectly.

If you want to take your night out to another level – skip the lines, have plush seats, and pop bottles without a worry, you know the drill—Philadelphia has some nightclubs that deliver top-tier VIP and bottle service. Below are venues worth knowing, what makes them special, and tips to get the most out of your VIP experience.

Philadelphia has always been a sports town. Eagles chants echo through subway cars, Flyers jerseys show up in line at Wawa, and you can’t walk two blocks without bumping into someone ready to argue stats. But here’s the thing: until now, women’s sports fans in Philadelphia haven’t had a space that’s truly theirs.

That’s changing, and it’s about time. Across the country, women’s sports bars are popping up as hubs of energy, inclusivity, and community. And Philadelphia, never one to sit on the sidelines, is finally joining the movement in a big way.

Philadelphia considers itself home to a lively mix of bars and cafés that blur the line between gallery and taproom. Here are some spots where culture and craft drinks come together.

Ah, fall is just around the corner. Cooler nights, crunchy leaves, and yes, beer season is officially back. But the best brewers in Philadelphia aren’t going the pumpkin route (again). This year, they’re leaning into tradition with German-style lagers, Festbiers, Märzens, and more. Here’s where to get your fall brew fix right now:

Step off Walnut Street and head upstairs to Celine, a dimly lit, music-driven cocktail lounge tucked above 1224 Walnut St. in Philadelphia. Here, plush seating invites you to sink in while carefully curated soundscapes set the mood without drowning out conversation.

Sometimes bar food just doesn’t cut it. Sometimes you want tacos, dim sum, or an entire pizza all to yourself while sipping a cold one. Philadelphia’s got your back with bars that happily let you BYOF (bring your own food). Here’s where to grab a pint and show up with your own feast: