Cocktails are arguably the dealbreaker when many of us build our itineraries for a fantastic night out. Philadelphia’s artistic pursuits go far beyond it’s vast and very Instagrammable collection of more than 2,000 outdoor murals. That creativity has spilled over into its nightlife in the form of handcrafted, artisanal cocktails that can only be described as a form of art itself. Whether your pursuits consist of business or pleasure, enjoy a happy hour, night cap, or post-brunch libation at any one of these hotspots for the most creative drink menus in Philly!
Kensington Quarters
Notable Cocktails: Chef’s Little Helper, I Hate Drama, Have You Ever Been Hunted?
Bottle Bar East
Notable Cocktails: Moscow Winter, Juice “jawn” Martini, The Mirage
Frankford Hall
Notable Cocktails: Beerloma, Honey Hefe, Bier Sangria
Writer’s Block Rehab
Notable Cocktails: Long Smoke, Classic Margarita, Midtown Queen Manhattan
Charlie Was A Sinner
Notable Cocktails: Charlie’s Punch, Bonita Applebum, The Last Sunrise
In The Valley
Notable Cocktails: Rum Johnnie, Rum, Honey Due, Rosa Muerta
The Upstairs Bar
Notable Cocktails: Basic Beach, Chupacabra, The Man O War
The Library Bar
Notable Cocktails: Cheshire Cat, The DoDo, The White Rabbit
1 Tippling Place
Notable Cocktails: Tequila Honeysuckle, Blackmail, Havanna Special
Cook and Shaker
Notable Cocktails: The Final Straw…Berry, Day At The Peach, Mules Rush In
Hop Sing Laundromat
I wish I could tell you more about this place, but the mystery is what truly makes Hop Sing Laundromat special. Shrouded in secrecy, the website states that the venue never intended to advertise. No phones or cameras are allowed inside. Just trust me and the thousands of others who have walked through those iron gates and stepped back in time.