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Philly’s Best Happy Hours

Where to head after work hours for discounted cocktails and snacks

by Ernest Owens Updated
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by Ernest Owens Updated
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There’s no doubt that happy hour is collectively everyone’s favorite time of day. The portions are generous, the discounts are great, and the good times just keep rolling. When this glorious moment arises, it’s best to be prepared to make the right decision that will leave you and your wallet feeling satisfied. These 15 hot spots around the city are tried and true, and guaranteed to give you the happy hour you deserve.

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Philadelphia Distilling

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This beloved Fishtown distillery allows guests to not only tour their spacious venue — but also enjoy their incredible cocktails and exceptional small bites. Fans of Bluecoat gin can relish in a happy hour that transforms their remarkable spirit into some of the best cocktails in the city.

25 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 671-0346
(215) 671-0346
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Negroni cocktails at Philadelphia Distilling.
Philadelphia Distilling.

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La Chinesca

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Spring Garden boasts a lot of great happy hours, but this one is superior. From their $3 Tecates and $7 margaritas to their $3 tacos (chicken tinga, carnitas, and quesabirria) and $5 fried wonton chips, La Chinesca proves that such deals can simultaneously be delicious.

1036 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19123
(267) 838-9688
(267) 838-9688

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Dim Sum House by Jane G's

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The most flavorful bang for your buck is at this amazing hotspot that’s located in both University City and Rittenhouse. Speciality cocktails and sake bombs for $7, alongside happy hour bites (such as salt & pepper wings, crystal shrimp dumplings, roast pork bao, panfry chicken dumplings, and more) for $6.

3939 Chestnut St (40th and Chestnut), Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 921-5377
(215) 921-5377

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Bolo

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This lively Latin restaurant turns up the heat from every Monday through Friday from 5 to 7 pm at their intimate rum bar. With $10 grand mojitos, coco bolos, and La Floraditas, along with their $3 ceviche shooters — you can’t go wrong here.

2025 Sansom Street, PA 19103
(267) 639-2741
(267) 639-2741

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Oyster House

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Self-proclaimed as “Center City’s best happy hour,” Oyster House hosts happy hour Tuesday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. with some really great deals. Oysters are only $2 and each day there are specials on bar snacks and drinks. No reservations are needed — just walk in and head to the bar.

1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 567-7683
(215) 567-7683

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Sampan

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From 4 to 7 p.m. every day of the week, Sampan’s always-hoppin’ bar discounts 19 small plates, including satay, dumplings, buns, wraps, and sides, all offered at $6 to $7 each. House wine, a featured beer, and a specialty cocktail go down quickly at just $5. In warmer weather, arrive early to get a spot at Graffiti Bar, the outdoor bar tucked away behind Sampan with many of the same menu items.

124 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 732-3501
(215) 732-3501

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Forsythia

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Forsythia, a French tour-de-force in Old City, offers a happy hour every Sunday through Friday from 5 to 7 pm. In addition to elegant French fare such rohan duck & chicken rillette, this menu offers fan favorites like the Jr. Royale with cheese and ham & cheese beignets that are both sophisticated and approachable. Come here for their great cocktails (such as their Third Times The Charm, Forsythia’s twist on the espresso martin, wine and beer specials, and a seasonal punch that their director of beverage Shawn Miller has created.

233 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
(215) 644-9283
(215) 644-9283

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P. J. Clarke’s

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One of the few rare spots to still consistently sell “buck-o-shuck” oysters in Philly, P. J. Clarke’s at the iconic Curtis building has $5 draft beers with all happy hour cocktails, wine, and bites (lobster sliders, chef’s meat pie, bacon wrapped dates, to name a few) at just $8.

601 Walnut St (6th Street), Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 999-2000
(215) 999-2000

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Bud & Marilyn's

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This critically-acclaimed Gayborhood mainstay has a happy hour that’s incomparable: A $10 burger and beer special, several of their popular small plates (crispy cheese curds, oyster po’ boy bun, broccoli fried rice, and more) for $8 or less, alongside $7 wine, $5 beer, and other great drink deals.

1234 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
(215) 546-2220
(215) 546-2220

Loch Bar

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Situated in the center of Philadelphia on the bustling Avenue of the Arts, Loch Bar is a traditional seafood tavern that combines the finest of land and sea. The menu at Loch Bar features some of the most well-liked seafood meals in the area, such as Maine lobster, Alaskan king crab, east and west coast oysters, and more. The restaurant is known for its spectacular raw bar, which serves a variety of delectable seafood and fresh flavors. Monday through Friday from 3-6 pm, Loch Bar has a happy hour with $10 classic cocktails, $8 signature crushes, $2 oysters, their renowned Loch Burger for $9, and much more.

301 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
(215) 267-8272
(215) 267-8272

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Bob and Barbara's Lounge

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Come for the drinks, stay for the drag shows. This iconic South Philly hotspot has been pleasing fans for decades with their vibrant dive bar experience. They are the inventors of the “Citywide special” (a can of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer and a shot of Jim Beam for those new to the game). Enough said.

1509 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 545-4511
(215) 545-4511

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Rex at the Royal

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If you’re on South Street and feeling thirsty (and hungry), Rex at the Royal is there to help. The every-day-except-Monday happy hour includes $1 off draft beers along with cocktail and wine specials. Coming from the kitchen, you can grab $9 small plates (grilled oysters, hush puppies, catfish tenders, and mac and cheese) and $12 larger plates (Rex Burger, Po Boys, and smoked chicken wings).

1524 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
(267) 319-1366
(267) 319-1366

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Tattooed Mom

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Easily one of the best bar options on South Street, the eclectic Tattooed Mom pours half-priced drafts every night from 4 to 6 p.m. Weekday food specials include $6 smash burgers on Wednesdays and 75-cent pierogies on Thursdays.

530 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 238-9880
(215) 238-9880

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Bake'n Bacon

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This beloved bacon-inspired restaurant goes all out for happy hour with an special menu for the occasion that includes savory shared plates of saucy wings, ribs, cornbread topped with mashed potatoes & beef short rib, deconstructed hangin’ bacon, and $10 dazzling cocktails (such as their liquid gold made with vodka, triple sec, agave, and lemon).

1148 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147
(267) 222-0084
(267) 222-0084

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Osteria

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With their grand kitchen counter and beautiful pergola, Osteria has garnered a reputation for having stellar happy hour deals and one of the most lavish spots to enjoy the occasion. With all of their happy hour beverages under $10 (cocktails, wine, and beer) and most of their plates $10 or less (pasta, pizza, beef tartare, grilled octopus, and more), this North Broad Street dining destination is a happy-hour-every-day mainstay.

640 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
(480) 300-5404
(480) 300-5404

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Philadelphia Distilling

25 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

This beloved Fishtown distillery allows guests to not only tour their spacious venue — but also enjoy their incredible cocktails and exceptional small bites. Fans of Bluecoat gin can relish in a happy hour that transforms their remarkable spirit into some of the best cocktails in the city.

25 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 671-0346
(215) 671-0346
Two people holding different Negroni cocktails cheers.
Negroni cocktails at Philadelphia Distilling.
Philadelphia Distilling.

La Chinesca

1036 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19123

Spring Garden boasts a lot of great happy hours, but this one is superior. From their $3 Tecates and $7 margaritas to their $3 tacos (chicken tinga, carnitas, and quesabirria) and $5 fried wonton chips, La Chinesca proves that such deals can simultaneously be delicious.

1036 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19123
(267) 838-9688
(267) 838-9688

Dim Sum House by Jane G's

3939 Chestnut St (40th and Chestnut), Philadelphia, PA 19104

The most flavorful bang for your buck is at this amazing hotspot that’s located in both University City and Rittenhouse. Speciality cocktails and sake bombs for $7, alongside happy hour bites (such as salt & pepper wings, crystal shrimp dumplings, roast pork bao, panfry chicken dumplings, and more) for $6.

3939 Chestnut St (40th and Chestnut), Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 921-5377
(215) 921-5377

Bolo

2025 Sansom Street, PA 19103

This lively Latin restaurant turns up the heat from every Monday through Friday from 5 to 7 pm at their intimate rum bar. With $10 grand mojitos, coco bolos, and La Floraditas, along with their $3 ceviche shooters — you can’t go wrong here.

2025 Sansom Street, PA 19103
(267) 639-2741
(267) 639-2741

Oyster House

1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Self-proclaimed as “Center City’s best happy hour,” Oyster House hosts happy hour Tuesday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. with some really great deals. Oysters are only $2 and each day there are specials on bar snacks and drinks. No reservations are needed — just walk in and head to the bar.

1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 567-7683
(215) 567-7683

Sampan

124 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

From 4 to 7 p.m. every day of the week, Sampan’s always-hoppin’ bar discounts 19 small plates, including satay, dumplings, buns, wraps, and sides, all offered at $6 to $7 each. House wine, a featured beer, and a specialty cocktail go down quickly at just $5. In warmer weather, arrive early to get a spot at Graffiti Bar, the outdoor bar tucked away behind Sampan with many of the same menu items.

124 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 732-3501
(215) 732-3501

Forsythia

233 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

Forsythia, a French tour-de-force in Old City, offers a happy hour every Sunday through Friday from 5 to 7 pm. In addition to elegant French fare such rohan duck & chicken rillette, this menu offers fan favorites like the Jr. Royale with cheese and ham & cheese beignets that are both sophisticated and approachable. Come here for their great cocktails (such as their Third Times The Charm, Forsythia’s twist on the espresso martin, wine and beer specials, and a seasonal punch that their director of beverage Shawn Miller has created.

233 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
(215) 644-9283
(215) 644-9283

P. J. Clarke’s

601 Walnut St (6th Street), Philadelphia, PA 19106

One of the few rare spots to still consistently sell “buck-o-shuck” oysters in Philly, P. J. Clarke’s at the iconic Curtis building has $5 draft beers with all happy hour cocktails, wine, and bites (lobster sliders, chef’s meat pie, bacon wrapped dates, to name a few) at just $8.

601 Walnut St (6th Street), Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 999-2000
(215) 999-2000

Bud & Marilyn's

1234 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107

This critically-acclaimed Gayborhood mainstay has a happy hour that’s incomparable: A $10 burger and beer special, several of their popular small plates (crispy cheese curds, oyster po’ boy bun, broccoli fried rice, and more) for $8 or less, alongside $7 wine, $5 beer, and other great drink deals.

1234 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
(215) 546-2220
(215) 546-2220

Loch Bar

301 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107

Situated in the center of Philadelphia on the bustling Avenue of the Arts, Loch Bar is a traditional seafood tavern that combines the finest of land and sea. The menu at Loch Bar features some of the most well-liked seafood meals in the area, such as Maine lobster, Alaskan king crab, east and west coast oysters, and more. The restaurant is known for its spectacular raw bar, which serves a variety of delectable seafood and fresh flavors. Monday through Friday from 3-6 pm, Loch Bar has a happy hour with $10 classic cocktails, $8 signature crushes, $2 oysters, their renowned Loch Burger for $9, and much more.

301 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
(215) 267-8272
(215) 267-8272

Bob and Barbara's Lounge

1509 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Come for the drinks, stay for the drag shows. This iconic South Philly hotspot has been pleasing fans for decades with their vibrant dive bar experience. They are the inventors of the “Citywide special” (a can of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer and a shot of Jim Beam for those new to the game). Enough said.

1509 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 545-4511
(215) 545-4511

Rex at the Royal

1524 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

If you’re on South Street and feeling thirsty (and hungry), Rex at the Royal is there to help. The every-day-except-Monday happy hour includes $1 off draft beers along with cocktail and wine specials. Coming from the kitchen, you can grab $9 small plates (grilled oysters, hush puppies, catfish tenders, and mac and cheese) and $12 larger plates (Rex Burger, Po Boys, and smoked chicken wings).

1524 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
(267) 319-1366
(267) 319-1366

Tattooed Mom

530 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Easily one of the best bar options on South Street, the eclectic Tattooed Mom pours half-priced drafts every night from 4 to 6 p.m. Weekday food specials include $6 smash burgers on Wednesdays and 75-cent pierogies on Thursdays.

530 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 238-9880
(215) 238-9880

Bake'n Bacon

1148 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147

This beloved bacon-inspired restaurant goes all out for happy hour with an special menu for the occasion that includes savory shared plates of saucy wings, ribs, cornbread topped with mashed potatoes & beef short rib, deconstructed hangin’ bacon, and $10 dazzling cocktails (such as their liquid gold made with vodka, triple sec, agave, and lemon).

1148 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147
(267) 222-0084
(267) 222-0084

Osteria

640 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

With their grand kitchen counter and beautiful pergola, Osteria has garnered a reputation for having stellar happy hour deals and one of the most lavish spots to enjoy the occasion. With all of their happy hour beverages under $10 (cocktails, wine, and beer) and most of their plates $10 or less (pasta, pizza, beef tartare, grilled octopus, and more), this North Broad Street dining destination is a happy-hour-every-day mainstay.

640 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
(480) 300-5404
(480) 300-5404

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