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For the 4th year in a row we’ve polled a diverse panel of Philadelphia’s drinking scene, asking writers, bloggers, drinkers, commenters and others to give us their top bars in the Philadelphia area.
Philadelphia Magazine: Pub & Kitchen brings it every day, with excellent food, a well curated beverage program plus excellent and dare we say, attractive service.
Philadelphia Magazine: There's no bar in the city that is better set up to handle a big crew. Frankford Hall is a great spot for you and all your friends.
1536 E Passyunk Ave (at Tasker St), Philadelphia, PA
Whisky Bar · Bella Vista - Southwark · 48 tips and reviews
Philadelphia Magazine: Chef George Sabatino has received most of the accolades at Stateside but don't sleep on the All-American bar program of craft beer and domestic spirits.
Philadelphia Magazine: There is always good beer on tap at the Grey Lodge but it is really all about the special events. No one does a better job at coming up with zany events tied to the calendar.
Philadelphia Magazine: “Reasonable beer prices, boardgames, a great jukebox and random pooches are just a handful of reasons as to why Doobies is on the list.”
937 E Passyunk Ave (btwn Christian St & Carpenter St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · Bella Vista - Southwark · 99 tips and reviews
Philadelphia Magazine: The burger has been praised. The meatloaf sandwich too. Same for the vegan specials. But have you had the chicken frankie? The Passyunk Avenue bar excels at that too.
Cocktail Bar · Center City West · 41 tips and reviews
Philadelphia Magazine: 1 Tippling Place has been quite the surprise. The cocktail lounge opened over the summer has been getting nothing but positive reviews as the city's most chill cocktail lounge.