Bar Guide

Bar Guide 2018: A Letter from the Editor

27 February 2018 Emily Scott

Whether people like it or not, Philadelphia is changing. As the city’s tourism has increased, so has the interest in moving to Philly. Over the last decade, real estate developers have taken advantage of this,

Les & Doreen’s Happy Tap: Bar mixes old and new Fishtown

27 February 2018 Emily Scott

Doreen Thompson bought the century-old Fishtown corner bar in 1986.

Trestle Inn: Neighborhood bar turned ‘novelty’ go-go

27 February 2018 Erin Moran

Throughout its history, the bar has been popular among factory workers, journalists and young people.

Evil Genius: Avoiding beer ‘snobbery’

27 February 2018 Eamon Dreisbach

Evil Genius beer company in Kensington will celebrate its first anniversary next month.

Gayborhood: A place to ‘flourish’

27 February 2018 Grace Shallow

Bars like Tabu, Tavern on Camac and Stir are safe places for the LGBTQ community.

Lucky 13 Pub: ‘The craziest mix of people’

27 February 2018 Laura Smythe

The East Passyunk bar keeps new and old residents coming in with a wide variety of drinks.

Bar Guide 2017

07 March 2017

This year’s Bar Guide is all about choosing your own adventure.

Bar Guide | Tria Cafe

08 March 2016 Harrison Brink

Wine pairings: ‘purely chemistry’

08 March 2016 Eamon Dreisbach

Keith Wallace founded the Philadelphia Wine School to share his knowledge of complementing food and wine.

New tavern attracts diners with brunch

08 March 2016 Erin Blewett

Brick and Mortar seeks to redefine the look and taste of a traditional American tavern and remind visitors and locals alike there’s more to Philadelphia than Center City.