Summer in the city

Sometimes bar food just doesn’t cut it. Sometimes you want tacos, dim sum, or an entire pizza all to yourself while sipping a cold one. Philadelphia’s got your back with bars that happily let you BYOF (bring your own food). Here’s where to grab a pint and show up with your own feast:

This Friday night, sneak a peek at what life at sea during Prohibition felt like! Philadelphia’s waterfront is inviting you to step straight into the Roaring Twenties aboard the historic Cruiser Olympia.

Ozzy Night is roaring into MilkBoy tomorrow, a tribute to the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne. If you’ve ever lost yourself in “Crazy Train” or felt the adrenaline of Black Sabbath’s heavy riffs, this night is for you. Expect nothing less than a sonic journey through the legends of metal.

Sometimes, a slice of pizza and a strong drink is all you really need. Read on to see what Philadelphian spots serve up the perfect combo of cocktails and ‘za, no separate stops necessary.

Block party of the summer? Yeah, that’s happening tomorrow.

Northern Liberties is shutting it all down, from Spring Garden to Girard, and turning it into one giant day-long celebration. If you’ve never hit up the 2nd Street Festival, prepare yourself for a daul filled with live music, cold drinks, street eats, and shopping.

The night shouldn’t start at the opening act.

If you’re heading to a concert this summer in Philadelphia, don’t just rush to the venue; make it a whole night. We’ve rounded up the best bars near Philadelphia’s most popular music spots, so you can ease into the night with a great drink and some good food.

Your birthday’s coming up, and guess what? You don’t need a group chat, a dinner reservation, or an RSVP list that no one sticks to. You just need good drinks, good music, and a place that feels like a party the second you walk in. Cue the list: these Philly spots are built for birthday nights that just happen.

Philadelphia’s slow summer days are all about escaping the hustle without having to ever actually leave the city. Well, these hidden courtyards are serving just that, where the spritzes are cold, and the crowd is just right.

Think you’ve hit every happy hour worth your hangover? Think again. Philadelphia’s bar scene is constantly changing, and lately, a new crop of spots has been popping up with enough personality to shake up your weekend routine. These bars are fresh, fun, and bringing new energy to the city’s already stacked lineup.

Philadelphia’s got a beer scene that punches way above its weight. You probably won’t be hard pressed to find bars serving up your hazy IPAs, your crisp lagers, or, my personal favorite, a tart sour, but it’s nice to know that you don’t need to venture outside the city to hit a full brewery crawl. Here are our current favorites for your next hop-fueled route, full of breweries pouring fresh beer within Philly proper.