Cocktails in Philadelphia

Cocktails in Philadelphia

Franklin Brown
Looking for a cocktail in Philadelphia? Here is a curated selection of some of my favorite cocktail bars in Philadelphia. These are mainly true cocktail bars that specialize in making unique drinks in an unforgettable setting. Some of these bars do not serve food.
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Rittenhouse

The traditional spot for high-end cocktails in Philadelphia. This area is dense with bars and cocktail bars, and this is only a selection. Not to mention many of the restaurants here will have robust and unique cocktail selections as well. 

JG Skyhigh
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On the top floor of the tallest building in Philadelphia. A must-visit for the view (more so than the drinks). Also attached to Jean-George restaurant and the Four Seasons Hotel
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a.bar
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Great cocktail bar at the corner of Rittenhouse Square.
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The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company
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"Speakeasy" style cocktail bar through a nondescript door in the back of a hotel lobby. Unique and catered cocktails.
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Friday Saturday Sunday
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The upstairs is one of the city's hottest restaurants, but great cocktail program as well, served at the bar downstairs.
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The Library Bar
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Bar of the Rittenhouse Hotel, a cocktail staple
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East of Broad

Gayborhood / Midtown Village

This is one of the liveliest nightlife streets in Center City. Besides Charlie, many of the restaurants have great cocktails (especially upstairs at Double Knot).

Charlie was a sinner.
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Maybe my favorite cocktail bar in the city. Simple and delicious cocktails, also delicious vegan fare.
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Chinatown

Philadelphia's Chinatown is a must-visit for dining, but there are limited selection for cocktail bars. 

Hop Sing Laundromat
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"Speakeasy" behind a non-descript door in Chinatown. Very popular and may require reservation.
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Old City

Sassafras
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Most notable cocktail bar in Old City,
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Fishtown and Olde Kensington

This is the neighborhood known for new and cutting-edge food and drink. 

Four Humours
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Understated but consistently great and original cocktails served with house-distilled liquor. Can't recommend highly enough.
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Next of Kin
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Lively cocktail bar in the heart of Fishtown with experimentally, seasonally changing menu
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R&D Cocktail Bar
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Well decorated neighborhood staple cocktail bar with a mix of classic cocktails and new inventions.
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