50 Best Cocktail Bars near Haddon

“Samantha was a great waitress. The marg flight was amazing, the tacos, tortilla soup & tres leches cake was to die for. 10/10! Always delicious food!“

“So we just finished a wonderful meal and drinks at post haste. The cocktails are quite inventive and they have a nice wine list. From the happy hour menu we had a party Burger which was amazing and then from small plates we had a party deviled eggs can strawberry and scallop gazpacho. Everything was wonderful.“

“Absolutely amazing drink, I requested something sweet with rum and the bartender made me a drink that tastes like vanilla sunshine & came with a cute little side of procecco. The place is so cute. The music is great and it’s very low-key. This drink is so smooth and not too sweet. I’m so tipsy I have no idea what the name is but you should try it !

EDIT It’s called: PORNSTAR daiquiri“

“If Don Draper needed to disappear for an hour, this is where he’d do it. Low lighting, elegant design, and well-crafted cocktails set the tone. The bartenders don’t just make a drink; they negotiate it. Conversation feels optional but tempting. You don’t come here to be loud, you come here to be interesting. My buddy broke a glass and we braced for judgment. Instead, they laughed, cleaned it up, and somehow made us feel even more at home.“

“I always love my experience at Kiddo! The seasonal menu changes with what’s fresh and I love how they keep their sources local. The food is creative, surprising, and incredibly tasty. A perfect date spot or a great choice for a night out with the locavore in your life.“

“My friends and I came here after a dinner last night. Our dinner ran longer than anticipated and we called to double check if we could still come since we’d miss the reservation time. They were so nice and told us to come still.

We were seated with Taylor who explained everything about the drinks in such great detail and gave recommendations based on ours likes and dislikes.

The decor and vibe were lovely, the bathroom clean, the staff very friendly. Everyone in our party agreed we would return.

Highly recommend.“

“Atmosphere was adorable, it felt busy but not crowded, like the place to be but also like a hidden gem. It probably would have been a once-and-done type of spot for me EXCEPT for Gianna who made this place feel like home, I showed up alone & she was immediately chatting me up. Gave me the BEST recommendations & helped me learn how to order my new go-to drink. She is one of the most personable bartenders I’ve ever had.“

“Stopped in on night 2 of rebrand to their new concept. Burger, chicken cutlet sandwiches and boozy (and regular) milkshakes. Had a great meal and chatting with the staff. Was thrilled to see a lot of customers. My fav was the South Philly cutlet sammy but all were great.“

“We had an amazing time! The arcade was fun, clean, and had a great atmosphere, but what really made the experience stand out was the customer service. Mahogani went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time and was incredibly friendly, helpful, and professional throughout our visit. Thanks again for making our visit memorable—we’ll definitely be back!“

“Fantastic place! Great beer selections and cocktails. The food was fantastic. We had the Coconut Shrimp, Fried Green Tomatoes to start. Then we had the Brisket Sandwich and my husband had the Buffalo Wings. The Brisket Sandwich was amazing...so incredibly tender, lots of flavor, completely falls apart with each bite. My husband was so happy with his wings. He was so happy that they were actually crispy and full of flavor. The staff is amazing. So incredibly friendly and provide amazing service. Amazing place highly recommend. So happy we tired this place ♡♡♡♡♡“

“Great food- attentive waitstaff.“

“Cool spot. Walked in without a reservation and sat within 5 minutes. Place is very intimate, we’re talking seating for maybe 15 or so people. They have a cocktail list of all kinds of interesting drinks. I thought the prices were high but somehow worth it. The hot wasabi fires are so good.“

“The food and service were outstanding and the ambiance was perfect for our Anniversary dinner.“

“Nice sunday vibe. It was on the quiet side when i went. Great hostess, attentive waiter.
Poke tacos were top tier. I will go back specifically for them 😂
Dart games were fun.
I had a great time with my spouse for our 8th wedding anniversary!“

“I had a great brunch. Loved the atmosphere. Food was excellent. I’ll definitely be back“

“it was a great place to check out had a great time highly recommend going and seeing for yourself“

“Great drinks and the music allows for good conversation without being quiet. Awesome tiki bar!“

“I had a great time at the Atlantic City location tonight. The bartender Colleen provided exceptional service and was so fun to talk to!“

“I am a regular at Spin Philadelphia. I usually go and have a very good time. I enjoy the food, drinks, and the atmosphere. I recently had a situation where someone asked security to deal with me. I was upset and started acting up because I was being wrongfully accused. Even though my night was going bad, I felt better because of the way I was treated by some staff. The security guy with the bandana and the front desk ping pong player were very nice to me. They heard me out, showed me respect, and were very understanding of the situation. They assured me that I was welcomed back anytime. I really appreciated that. Thank you.“

“Great food and drinks At happy hour“

“Not kidding. Our table of 4 ordered nearly everything in the menu. Each bite was delicious, balanced, nuanced, worldly, fresh, and inventive. We ordered a second dish of the carrots, and also the cukes. Dessert was outstanding. Interesting wines, including a chilled Croatian wine that paired well with every dish. Definitely returning. Soon! ❤️“

“Had a few drinks here with the lovely bartender Alyssa(sp?!) looking out for me and showing me the good stuff. Of course fancypants mcgee here had to go for the most expensive cocktail on the list, but The Waldorf is absolutely worth it! (Tobacco Road and Bombay Moon were beautiful too don't get me wrong)
Next time I'm in the area I'll try a few of their enormous assortment of whiskey's, I counted like 170ish on the shelves, lord knows what goodies they have in their secret stash... well worth the trip ?“

“Had such a great time here. The atmosphere was elegant but also comfortable. The entire staff was super friendly and attentive, and the drinks were absolutely amazing. A shoutout to my server, Jess—she was wonderful and really made it a great experience. It’s also in a perfect location near several popular theaters in Philly, making it a great spot for pre- or post-show drinks. Definitely a place I’d come back to and recommend!“

“Just love this place! Dirty martini was great , and the curated selection of outside NA offerings never disappoints. My wife and I love going here to hang out especially for a pre dinner mocktail .. I end up shazaming an embarrassing amount. I suppose once is embarrassing. Anyway, love this place!“

“My husband took me out to Philly for an early Mother’s Day gift. He said we were going to a “speakeasy” type bar in Chinatown but I didn’t believe him. When we got to an iron screen door, he was like this is it and I was like you got to be kidding me. The owner came out, asked my husband if he knew it was a cash bar took our ids then went inside. The owner brought back our ids then took us inside to a foyer where he told us the rules of the bar. Cash only, absolutely, no photography and no phones. If you need to take a phone call, you go back to foyer area or outside to not disturb people. We agreed to rules and went inside. The bar was dimly lit with candles on each table. The decor was amazing with pictures and antiques on the wall. We were sat at a table and given a cocktail menu. The cocktails were unique and separated by whiskey, gin, vodka and rum. If you need a light since it is so dim in the bar, they will bring you a light because they brought one to my husband. There were no beers on the menu so if that is what you’re looking for then this isn’t the place for you. We ordered our cocktails and they were amazing. Since there is no phone usage, you have more of an intimate experience with the person you are with because you aren’t distracted by your phone. We sat and talked while drinking our drinks. The owner came over and asked us about our drinks and how we were doing. We then ordered another round of drinks and continued talking. We enjoyed our time at Hop Sing Laundromat. Service was great, bartenders were great, owner was great, and the ambiance was amazing. This is a great date night spot for anyone who wants to enjoy a intimate setting with a cocktail or two. I would post pictures but again, No Photography so you would have to go in order to see it to believe it. You will enjoy this experience and not be disappointed.“

“Kind and Handsome server and delicious wine selection!“

“i LOVE this place AND that i live next door!! such a cute vibe with really good cocktails. even if you don’t like espresso martinis there are other things on the menu and the decor alone makes it worth it! also sara is the best if you’re sitting at the bar when she’s working. i asked her to surprise me with a drink and she killed it. highly recommend their happy hour and ask for sara!!“

“Paul was amazing, he is single handedly the reason I will be returning. While the menu is sure to impress, the atmosphere and staff are what push it into hidden gem territory!

We are in from out of town to celebrate my friends 21st birthday and Paul helped expand our pallets. He pushed the experience beyond memorable by recommending bars in our home town for us to explore that he’d personally recommend. Top notch drinks and top notch service.“

“STATIC! is such a lovely addition to the Gayborhood. The cocktails are creative and thoughtfully crafted, the space feels cozy and welcoming, and the staff genuinely make you feel at home. Finn was my bartender and really made the experience memorable: friendly, attentive, and passionate! Can't wait to come back. :-)“

“Loved this place on a Thursday!!!! Great crowd and Music!!!! My Bartender Janice aka 'FANCY" was the BEST!!!!! Go check her out, you won't be disappointed.....“

“Not child friendly need more option“

“I visited 2/22/26 Do not listen to any reviews but THIS ONE!!! I was so skeptical to visit after reading the reviews, I decided to go in person and check everything out for myself. The inside was very clean. The service was outstanding, I was greeted, sat and offered water Immediately for take out! I ordered half cheese with basil and the other side was Magic mushroom, it totaled $21 (pricey where) This by far was top pizza I’ve ever had in Philly and I know pizza, I lived in NYC!!! this place set the bar!! I mean perfect crust, the sauce was flavorful with the right amount and the cheese was so rich and cheesy! I went back three days later to confirm it was really that good and consistent…new chef, same great pizza!! I had to leave a review because I don’t know what these people are talking about and I need this place to stay open because IT’S THAT GOOOOD!!! This is an honest review! Definitely visit them, thank me later Philly!!“

“Fantastic!! Queso fundido with chorizo served with flour tortillas was amazing. The birria tacos are definitely worth getting again. And the drinks were delicious and delightful. The Sangre de Bruja and the Purgotorio!!!“

“Really lovely spot with good food and drinks. We loved the sourdough bread with anchovies and tomato butter, oysters with Alabama white sauce, strachiatella and Caesar salad. Everything had great flavors and textures. The smoked fish tartine and halibut were a bit disappointing, we found them dry and underseasoned. We finished our meal with the delicious frozen key lime pie!“

“nice local pub worth a visit“

“I didn’t even know it was open as I walked but until a patron said you should go in for a drink. I was very glad I did. If you are not put off by the fact this is primarily a local spot for folks from the neighbourhood then the other patrons and staff was friendly. Beer was $2.50 a bottle and a shot of Hennessy was $5. The shots look small to the eye but are measured with their auto dosing system. A great value night cap on the way back to my hotel.“

“Killer cocktails! We will be back!“

“1st time there and can’t wait to go back! Great atmosphere, customer service and outstanding food! Loved the variety and unique tacos. Highly recommend. 👍🏻“

“Having dinner with Leslie Smallwood-Lewis at Treble and Bass. Outstanding food and outstanding service!! Definitely five stars and five thumbsup!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾“

“This is my go-to spot for lunch and happy hour! Laura rocks! :)“

“We had a good, not great meal here. For the price (which was considerable) we were definitely expecting a bit more. The cocktails were great and the service great, the food was a bit underwhelming. We went with the tasting menu instead of a la carte and found the dishes good, but not anything particularly special. They were very accommodating with an allergy which was very nice. I'd like to try the bar menu but probably don't need another dining room experience.“

“My husband and I were looking for something to get into on a Saturday night so we learned of Essie's by calling another entertainment restaurant in town that was closed for the night. We got to Essie's and was amazed at how upscale, clean, and close to home it was for us. The food was delicious as can be and the music was wonderful. Since we just walked in we were seated in the bar area at a table by the window. The whole vibe was on point for us. We were given a tour of the upstairs lounge which was empty that night bec no one had booked it for anything. Still it was beautiful as well as classy for giving a small to medium gathering of friends for a party or get together. The bathrooms were fashionably modern, beautiful, clean, and smelled great! We peeked into the stage area dining room to get a look since we weren't able to sit in there since all the tables were booked. It was very nice and classy. I can't wait to go back. Next time I'll be booking reservations for a dinner when they have live entertainment so we can sit in the stage area dining room and enjoy some live entertainment and another delicious meal. I'm so glad we found this spot. Now it will be our go to restaurant when we want to get out and hear some great soulful music. Way to go Essie!!! :)“

“Only been there twice, but was enthralled each time. These guys get it. The service is friendly and impeccable, the food is prepared meticulously, the dishes are creative and high quality. Love the mood of the place; the ambience is perfect. Highly recommend their jazz brunch.“

“Alice is the kind of restaurant that reminds you why dining out can be an art form. As a visitor to Philadelphia, the meal felt less like dinner and more like an invitation into a creative conversation between the kitchen, the ingredients, and the season itself.
What impressed me most was the restaurant's confidence. The menu is ambitious and inventive, yet never feels experimental for the sake of novelty. Each dish was thoughtful, balanced, and deeply satisfying, allowing exceptional ingredients to shine while still delivering moments of surprise. There is a clear point of view behind the food, but it is expressed with restraint and precision rather than excess.
In a city celebrated for its dining scene, it takes something special to stand out. Alice manages to do exactly that. Every course felt intentional, revealing a kitchen that is both imaginative and disciplined. There was always something unexpected to discover, which made the experience feel exciting from beginning to end.
The atmosphere complements the food perfectly—warm, welcoming, and intimate enough to encourage lingering over each course. It is rare to find a restaurant that feels both elevated and approachable, where serious culinary talent is matched by genuine hospitality.
Philadelphia is known for outstanding food, and Alice has distinguished itself as one of the most memorable and rewarding dining experiences I enjoyed during my visit. Long after returning home, I still find myself thinking about specific dishes, flavors, and moments from the evening—a testament to how thoughtfully every aspect of the experience is crafted.
For anyone visiting Philadelphia in search of a truly exceptional meal, Alice deserves a place at the very top of the list.“

“Fantastic dining experience our server Sean Martin was amazing.“

“Awesome food and staff always fresh delicious ingredients!“

“We were just there to celebrate our daughter’s graduation from TJU. Impeccable service, delicious food and cocktails. Our server, Michael was amazing from start to finish! The care and concern for my Dad’s well being did not go unnoticed and was appreciated! Will definitely be in again! Thank you for a great evening!“

“Great Place! Great Food! Casual Atmosphere! Recommend!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Service and food were beyond amazinggggg. The atmosphere is clean and inviting. And if I didn’t mention it, The food was amazzzzingggggggggg.“

“Classy but casual atmosphere and some of the most inventive and impressive vegan dishes I’ve had anywhere. A mandatory stop whenever I’m in Philly!“