Next up.. The CINCO EXPRESS!

We have finally entered that stretch of the year where nobody wants to be inside.

The second the weather hits somewhere above you-don’t-need-a-coat weather, the world (a.k.a our country, Philadelphia) starts moving again. And with that being said, happy hour again feels like something to look forward to, and suddenly every bar with outdoor seating becomes the place to be.

These are some of the best outdoor spots that combine happy hour with the outdoor time we so desperately crave.

Get ready to unleash your inner party spirit because Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and Philadelphia is gearing up for an epic celebration like no other. After the resounding success of the Erin Express, we're thrilled to announce the inaugural Cinco Express on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026!

Every so often, a new bar opens in Philadelphia and you can immediately tell it is about to become part of the regular rotation. Not in a forced, overhyped way, but more in that way where it suddenly starts showing up everywhere. Someone drops it in the group chat. You see it on Instagram stories two weekends in a row, and just like that, it is on your list.

There’s a very specific kind of night Philadelphia lives for: those first few warm nights where jackets get left at home, and suddenly everyone’s texting to try to find out what the move is.

And the answer is almost always the same: go out.

That first stretch of good weather turns the whole city into a vibe. Patios come alive and bars that felt quiet all winter suddenly feel like the place to be. 

Spring in Philadelphia tends to show up all at once with street closures every weekend, and we’re okay with that. 

People are out earlier, staying out longer, and suddenly every neighborhood has something going on. That’s the magic of spring here; it’s so much more than just one event. It’s a stretch of weeks where Philly turns into a series of block parties, cultural celebrations, pet friendly events, and food-filled days that turn right into food-filled nights.

March Madness has arrived, and that raises one question and one question only: where are we watching the game?

Philadelphia understands that.

Here’s where to post up depending on your vibe.

South Street has always had a personality. A little weird, a little loud, sure. Sometimes unpredictable. But lately, something’s shifted.

The area isn’t just nostalgic chaos anymore, it’s getting a fresh wave of spots that feel intentional and a bit dangerous for your weekly plans.

The 2026 Erin Express kicked ass once again! We have some great photos here. Thanks to all that came out, we’ll see you for Cinco!

While Erin Express technically counts as a bar crawl, a lot of people treat it more like a citywide day party that keeps getting louder as the hours go on. If your goal tomorrow is less focused on a quiet pint of Guinness and more geared towards a sweaty dance floor with a DJ playing throwbacks, there are a few stops you’ll definitely want to prioritize.

We’re leveling up Erin’s Express this year – can you handle it? The bar crawl, happening this weekend, already hits some of the city’s most reliable party spots, but this year, a few new locations have officially joined the lineup.