50 Best Bars in Philadelphia

“Awesome menu, great vibes and really tasty food. Must try this place.“

“Seriously, finding seats on a rainy Tuesday was no problem at all, which was awesome. We ended up getting a whole booth to ourselves! The drinks were good, and everyone was super friendly. It felt really welcoming, kind of like a neighborhood hang.“

“Killer food. Our group had the roast pork sandwich, roast beef sandwich, spaghetti and meatballs and Triangle burger. All were delicious. Such a cool space too!“

“The pizza was phenomenal!!!.“

“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.“

“Killer cocktails! We will be back!“

“I had patience waiting for my food. I wasn’t expecting it to be so delicious, let me tell you, the plate was clean after a few minutes. I fuljoyed everything about that place. The kitchen closes off at 1am and they close at 2am. I’m definitely going back. There are more options on the menu I need to try.“

“Dope spot ....food great 👍🏾 nice vibes“

“Delicious food, attractive atmosphere.“

“Claire was awesome upstairs at the bar!!! Her recommendations were amazing for food and spirits!“

“Amazing place, delicious food, fun atmosphere and reasonable prices“

“We traveled from Colorado and stumbled upon this place. We definitely lucked out. The atmosphere, the drinks, the people all deserve 5 stars or more. The bar tenders were fun to talk to and we felt right at home. They have great drink recommendations and my husband and I enjoyed the hour we spent just talking and hearing stories. Thank you for the good times“

“I love visiting Philly as frequently as time allows me. If your looking for an amazing little pub with brews from around the world then this place is for you! The mussels are amazing too, with fresh bread. yum!. Great services, good food, great brew! I Highly recommend!“

“Hands down the best place in the area before a game, event or anytime. We take our kids and they love it. Do not sleep on the menu, it’s an amazing variety. Service is excellent every time. This is the place we tell all our friends to hit up when we are in the area. 10 out of 10!“

“It's my first time eating from this restaurant (I got take out) but I cannot find a single fault from the experience. Keep up the good work!“

“Had the Cheesesteak pizza tavern style which is our go to. We get this quite often and it’s delicious every time. I wish I had a picture but I’ll add next time because I’m sure we’ll have it again shortly“

“I just joined Five Iron Fishtown and I love it. The location is great and I love the vibes of the inside. The hours are perfect as I generally go to use the simulators before work in the morning and work on my swing or play a round. I’ve also had a few lessons with Senior Golf Pro Matt Davis and I can already tell my swing has gotten better. With the technology they have and following Matt’s direction I feel like I’ll be performing a lot better once I get on an actual course. Highly recommend.“

“Great service, food and drinks. Dylan was our bartender and server. On point with everything, friendly and accommodating. We will be back!“

“Just a regular old tavern with good food and brews“

“My friends and I had an amazing experience at Fabrika! We went for my birthday after hearing great things. The show and performers were spectacular. Very interactive and entertaining. The food and drinks were also delicious, and our server was so accommodating. And at the end, they open the dance floor, which is so fun! 10/10.“

“great service and good food“

“Tim is the friendliest bartender ever!!!!“

“I am giving Tattoed Mom’s all of the stars possible. The vibe is immaculate, food is spectacular, staff are top notch and it’s a super inviting place to hang out. Sunday craft night was amazing as well. Anyone on South St. needs to check out this gem. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This is the 3rd time I have been to local 44 for brunch. We ordered the brussel sprouts, west philly breakfast (sub scrambled eggs), brunch burger. Very tasty - loved the fluffy eggs!
Great service from our server and server-in-training!
Will always return for brunch here“

“Awesome!! Never had a bad meal!! Wine was excellent as well…friendly staff ❤️“

“I just joined Five Iron Fishtown and I love it. The location is great and I love the vibes of the inside. The hours are perfect as I generally go to use the simulators before work in the morning and work on my swing or play a round. I’ve also had a few lessons with Senior Golf Pro Matt Davis and I can already tell my swing has gotten better. With the technology they have and following Matt’s direction I feel like I’ll be performing a lot better once I get on an actual course. Highly recommend.“

“The authentic german food and beer in the heart of Philly! Great service, food and of course beer. See you definitely soon!“

“Music on South St. continues thanks to Katie and Tom from Milkboy South St. You know there is a very easy way to su0porrt Philadelphia venues. Show up“

“Amazing drag performers highly recommend“

“The food and surface here were exceptional! We had the Smashburger, wings, Greek goddess salad, and chicken Caesar wrap with fries olive, which were spectacular! The weight staff is very friendly and attentive, what a great find on our visit to Philly.“

“Courtney is my favorite :) but the staff were all good. Quick service in a busy atmosphere. I’m always impressed by bartenders and the FOH/BOH staff that manage the joyful but kinda chaotic patrons of sphilly with ease (or they make it look easy)

Excited for summer to be over. It’s too hot some days for me to drink in that tiny, historic space.“

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

“Great people!! Thanks so much Doug for taking care of us and letting us order in amazing cheese steaks you recommended! We will definitely be back my new/old-school nostalgic favorite stop any time I'm out in Philly! Great to meet some new phriends and phamily! Rock on🤘👍❤️💯💥“

“Holy balls this place is the bees knees I can’t believe how good the food is for a dive. I brought my parents here for the Phil’s game and they were immediately turned off by “bar food” but when you see how they do BAR FOOD you’re like WOW 🤩. I wish I could give them as many hugs as they deserved but I was only able to give them none, which I respect ngl. Nothing would make me happier than if this place became THE OLDEST Philly bar in Philly and honestly, it could make it. Just need the other guys to drop outta the race. We can make it happen.“

“food and drinks were great“

“Very authentic American cuisine, I really like it.“

“Exceptional whiskey selection, more on the shelves than in the book. Couple of draft but the cocktails are good. Nicely located in central city. You could easily miss it from the sidewalk since it's upstairs, look for cigar store street level.“

“Wow what a great place! Great atmosphere, good food & the best beer on tap!! Highly recommended!“

“a little on the pricier side for hand rolls but super delicious and good quality, makes a good meal for a celebratory dinner or special occasion. must must must eat the miso butter cod, literally ordered like 3 just for me because it's that delicious!! pricey, but good service and great food, must try at least once“

“When there are no events, a great place to decompress. Staff are friendly and take care of you. The burgers are banging, the beers are icy breezy and the frozen bacardis are a vacation at home. Stellar staff as always.“

“Una experiencia culinaria deliciosa y única. La cabeza de cerdo estaba de show al igual que el pulpo y los boquerones. La atención fue muy buena y agradable. Gracias a todos y al Chef. Lo recomiendo altamente y regresaré.“

“Probably the best and only $4 sandwich I’ve ever had. The menu feels like you’re taking a step back in time with the prices. It’s a dive, don’t expect gourmet. Service is great, food is great, and we will be coming back for a drink next time we are in the area.“

“Friendly staff! Hostess was great as was our server. I only know she had a unique name. Not a large menu but what they do offer is amazing. Great atmosphere too!“

“We had a few different things off the menu and shared. Everything was amazing. All of the ingredients were fresh, the servers had great recommendations, and the service was prompt. We will definitely be back in the warmer months to enjoy the outdoor seating.“

“what a great place with delicious drinks and a wonderful tour.“

“Fantastic food, great local regulars and wonderful owners! Very welcoming.“

“Cheesesteak tots were so good. Woke up in the middle of the night thinking about them“

“Billy was very nice and accommodating had a great time on a work trip with a girlfriend“

“8/18/2026
It seems like every nook and cranny of Philadelphia is stunning and this place didn’t fall short of the agenda. I just stopped in for a little drink which happened to be a refreshing sangria and a minute to rest my feet. The outdoor area was just as nice as indoor. The food cooking out on the black stone smelled amazing I wish I had ordered, they had ice cold water to accommodate everyone and some umbrellas at tables.“