Bars in Philadelphia

Mixology Wine Institute's oenophilic classes teach aspiring mixologists and mixonomists how to craft a diverse roster of libations while regaling students with the rich history and social function of the cocktail. The seasoned staff—which includes a resident sommelier and beer experts—dispense thoughtful nuggets of drink-dispensing wisdom, such as ways to add flair to a bartending routine, various wine-and-food pairings, and how to win a cocktail-sword duel. Each session takes place in the institute's well-equipped classroom, which simulates a real bar setting with working soda guns, sinks, and a full catalog of liquors. Pupils leave classes with the knowledge necessary to help bargoers make informed drink decisions.

Enjoy a large array of finger food at 2nd Street Brew House, a local pub. The menu at 2nd Street Brew House does not include any low-fat options, so come ready to indulge. Pick your poison and toast your evening — drinks are also served here. Check out the brews and bites at happy hour, and kick back without spending a fortune. Enjoy the cool summer breezes on 2nd Street Brew House's seasonally available outdoor seating. The restaurant can get tied up on the weekends, so allow yourself time to wait for a table. Diners who appreciate a no-frills environment come to 2nd Street Brew House in jeans and a hoodie. null The average check at 2nd Street Brew House will stay below $30 per person, so it's a relatively affordable option.

The bartenders at Pitcher’s Pub keep the beer flowing from a whopping 30 taps. When they aren't pouring suds, they mix cocktails by hand in small batches to ensure quality. They eschew mass-produced ingredients in favor of fresh components such as mint, muddled blueberries, and lemonade. These libations pair well with a casual pub menu that spotlights everything from wings and burgers to ham-and-cheese croissant sandwiches. As guests lounge in the dining room, they can ogle any of the restaurant's seven flat-screen TVs, which broadcast a wide range of sports including NFL football and competitive napping.

Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub brings the best of Ireland and the States together under one roof, thanks to its hearty menu of Irish and American fare. Patrons can gather around the bar to watch sports on a high-definition TV as they munch on everything from spicy buffalo wings and philly cheesesteaks to golden-fried fish ‘n’ chips or bangers and mash. Friday and Saturday nights encourage customers to take their draft or bottled beers to the dance floor, where they can burn calories to the beats of a house DJ, the live crooning of a local band, or the constant reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance that hasn’t left their heads since middle school.

Murph's Bar matches its full bar with a full kitchen that fires its food cannon until 1 a.m. every night. In addition to boasting pulled-pork and cheesesteak sandwiches, the menu also tells tales of 12-inch pizzas topped with spinach, shrimp, and ricotta cheese. Inside, eclectic furnishings such as a jewelry-wearing bear head and old beer signs surround a lengthy wooden bar bedecked in hundreds of shiny pennies. On the ceiling, a colorful mural of hunters stalking snakes, boars, buffalo, and dogs illustrates a common event throughout human history, the zoo escape.

The Chestnut Hill Hotel is located in Philadelphia in the charming community of Chestnut Hill. Overlooking the cobble stoned main street of Germantown Avenue this Victorian style hotel sits in the heart of this historic neighborhood nestled among great shops restaurants galleries and antique shops. Convenient to the suburbs and Center City Philadelphia this 140 plus year old hotel offers an enhanced level of personal attention and service.