The 37 Best Places to Drink and Do in Philadelphia
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The best places to drink and do in Philadelphia, according to the experts: Forbes Travel Guide, Bon Appétit, and Esquire have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center comes out on top.
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Almanac and Poison Heart hold the next two places. Eater shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with Esquire next.
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- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide: Forbes Five Star
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Rank 2. Almanac
Japanese-Inspired Cocktail Bar
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- Bon Appétit Bon Appétit: America's Best New Bars
- Esquire Esquire: Sadōtini · The Best Martinis in America
- Philadelphia Magazine Philadelphia Magazine: 2025 · Best New Cocktail Bar · Best of Philly
- Bon Appétit America's Best New Bars
- Esquire Sadōtini · The Best Martinis in America
- Philadelphia Magazine 2025 · Best New Cocktail Bar · Best of Philly
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- Esquire The Best Bars in America
- USA Today Restaurants of the Year
- Wildsam The 50 Most Essential Bars in America
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- The Pinnacle Guide The Pinnacle Guide: 1 Pin
- Esquire Esquire: The Best Bars in America
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Rank 4. Middle Child Clubhouse
Whimsical American
Princess Diana in Eagles gear hangs on the wall, a neon sign says "Never Grow Up," and somehow the kitchen is turning out steak au poivre and egg sandwiches that New York Times critics put on their Philadelphia shortlist. This all-day café runs from thick malted pancakes in the morning through hoagies built with fine-dining precision at lunch, into a full dinner menu at night. Whimsy is the decor; the cooking means it.
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- The New York Times The New York Times: The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now
- Philadelphia Magazine Philadelphia Magazine: #47 · 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia
- Eater Eater: The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia
- The New York Times The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now
- Philadelphia Magazine #47 · 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia
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- Esquire The Best Bars in America
- Esquire Farmer's Dirty Martini · The Best Martinis in America
- Punch Best New Bars
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- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2025 · Nominee · Outstanding Bar
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Rank 8. Kampar Philly
Malaysian
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- Punch Punch: Best New Bartenders · Sam Pritchard
- Philadelphia Magazine Philadelphia Magazine: #8 · 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2025 · Semifinalist · Best New Bar
- Punch Best New Bartenders · Sam Pritchard
- Philadelphia Magazine #8 · 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Best New Bar
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Rank 8. Meetinghouse
American
The green salad here became a Philadelphia talking point, which tells you everything about what kind of tavern this is. Meetinghouse is an American bar and kitchen in Fishtown where the menu looks almost suspiciously plain, right up until the food arrives. The hot roast beef sandwich and pork-and-beans both suggest a kitchen treating simple things as the whole point, not the backup plan. Named to The New York Times Restaurant List for 2025.
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- Esquire Esquire: The Best Bars in America
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2025 · The Restaurant List
- Bon Appétit Bon Appétit: America's Best New Restaurants
- Esquire The Best Bars in America
- The New York Times 2025 · The Restaurant List
- Bon Appétit America's Best New Restaurants
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Rank 13. Fiorella
Italian
The dirty pasta water martini has its own Esquire listing, which tells you something about how Fiorella operates. This South Philly pasta spot, a Michelin Bib Gourmand, runs a short, handmade menu out of what used to be a three-generation butcher shop. Marc Vetri's name is on it, the room is small, and the cacio e pepe is the kind that makes you stop talking mid-sentence.
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- Esquire Esquire: Dirty Pasta Water Martini · The Best Martinis in America
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand
- The New York Times The New York Times: The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now
- Esquire Dirty Pasta Water Martini · The Best Martinis in America
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- The New York Times The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now
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- Food & Wine Food & Wine: The Top 10 Hotel Bars in the US
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- Eater Eater: Best New Bar
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Rank 16. My Loup
French
The bookshelves and well-worn wood make My Loup feel less like a supper club and more like someone's very good dinner party. The French-leaning menu reads casual but cooks with real intent, seasonal and confidently seasoned, the kind of food where the chef is clearly enjoying themselves. The bar is no afterthought either, named among Punch's best new bartenders. The New York Times and Bon Appétit both took notice, and it's easy to see why.
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- Artful Living Artful Living: The Top 5 Most Stylish Restaurants in America
- Food & Wine Food & Wine: The Top 15 US Restaurants
- Punch Punch: Best New Bartenders · Jillian Moore
- Artful Living The Top 5 Most Stylish Restaurants in America
- Food & Wine The Top 15 US Restaurants
- Punch Best New Bartenders · Jillian Moore
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Rank 18. Bar Hygge
Beer Bar
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Rank 18. Two Locals Brewing
Beer Bar
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Rank 18. Urban Village Brewing Company
Brick oven Pizzeria
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- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2023 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bar
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- Difford's Guide Difford's Guide: Difford's Guide