Margarita happy hours

As the weather warms, seek out the best mixes of triple sec, limes and tequila that the city has to offer. The impending warmer weather signals a change around Philadelphia, as people on Main Campus and elsewhere around the city become friendlier. It also means that it’s more appropriate to try out all of the [...]

Our picks: bar food

You’ll find more than nuts and pretzels on the bar at these places. The Abbaye 637 N. 3rd St. Don’t let the name scare you off, the Abbaye – pronounced “Abbey”– at 637 N. 3rd St. in Northern Liberties serves up some banging bar fare. You won’t find bowls of peanuts dirtied by bar-goers’ unwashed [...]

Faces of the Philly brew scene

Temple alumn Mary Grace Hodge now works as a brewery representative for local favorite Flying Fish Brewery. “I love Shock Top – definitely one of my favorite beers,” said Frank Michaels, a student sitting at the bar Bob and Barbara’s on South Street. The woman sitting next to him turned and made a face. “I [...]

Thinking Local: Dock Street Brewing

Philadelphia brewpubs, including Dock Street Brewing, provide a place for microwbreweries to serve and sell their beverages. The Philadelphia craft-brewing industry has grown leaps and bounds in the last two decades, and Rosemarie Certo has been a part of it every step of the way. Certo has seen her company, Dock Street Brewing, grow from [...]

Beer runners sprint for science

The Fishtown Beer Runners conclude weekly runs at local bars or members’ houses to test the re-hydration powers of beer. Spring is here, and as the ground thaws many are dusting off their running shoes, which have sat untouched as hopeful New Year’s resolutions remain unfulfilled. For those looking for some motivation, the Fishtown Beer [...]

Basement brews

Home Sweet Homebrew serves as a Center City homebrewing mecca, with the supplies needed for every step of the process. As Philadelphians have tapped into the craft-brew scene in the last decade, the popularity of homebrewing has grown, too. For those looking to get acclimated to the process or perfect their brews, Home Sweet Homebrew [...]

Bar Guide: Defying Gayborhood stereotypes

Tabu Lounge and Sports Bar 200 S. 12th Street 215-964-9675 Mon.-Fri.: 11:00 a.m.-2 a.m. Sat.-Sun.: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. http://tabuphilly.com Whoever said that gay men don’t like sports obviously has never been to Tabu Lounge and Sports Bar. Located at 200 S. 12th St., the lounge and bar hosts weekly events and specials designed to keep [...]

Bar Guide: The Fire

The Fire 412 W. Girard Ave. 267-671-9298 Mon.-Fri.: 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Sat.-Sun.: 12 p.m.-2 a.m. http://iourecords.com/thethefire/pbg.html Nestled next to Engine 29, between Fourth and Fifth streets on Girard Avenue, a sign hangs over the door that reads, “Philadelphia Bar & Grille” – the business’s former title. Today, the corner bar is known as the Fire. [...]

Bar Guide: Diving into a different scene

Oscar’s Tavern 1524 Sansom St. 215-972-9938 Mon.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Sun.: 5 p.m.-2 a.m. To many, the joy of turning 21 opens a new door to where one can legally drink alcohol. No longer are they condemned to spend their nights hunting for of-age people willing to purchase them alcohol, nor are they required to [...]

Bar Guide: More than the typical burger and beer joint

PYT 1050 N. Hancock Street 215-964-9009 Mon.-Fri.: 12 p.m.-2 a.m. Sat.-Sun.: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. http://pytphilly.com The Piazza at Schmidts, located on North Second Street and Gemantown Avenue, is home to the area’s latest and greatest bar, lounge and burger joint known as PYT. “During the day, PYT is the perfect spot to grab a great [...]

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