Where to Find the Best Open Bar Packages In Philadelphia for NYE 2025
Every year, I think about making New Year’s Eve plans, decide I’ll do it later, and then respond incredulously when every event, bar, and party is completely sold out.
Don’t be like me. Clock in for your shift at the locked in factory and figure out your NYE plans now –saving yourself the last-minute scramble is a beautiful thing… just trust me on this.
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1. Blind Barber: 5-Hour Premium Open Bar
A bar that’s also a barbershop? Philadelphia’s in on the secret. Hidden behind the barber chairs, Blind Barber delivers craft cocktails, a consistently stacked lineup of DJs, and a crowd that parties like they all just got fresh fades.
Vibe Check: Cool, intimate, and effortlessly trendy.
2. Ladder 15: 5-Hour Premium Open Bar
If you’re looking for big energy, Ladder 15 brings it in spades. Ladder 15 is where you go when you’re ready to start the year screaming “let’s goooo!” in unison with strangers. This multi-level spot is perfect for dancing, drinking, and mingling til the early hours.
Vibe Check: High-energy, packed dance floors, and no bad angles for a toast pic.
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3. The Winston: 5-Hour Premium Open Bar
This is not the place for chill—it’s where you lose your voice and start the year on maximum hype moe. Known for its upbeat crowd and energetic playlists, The Winston is a solid choice for anyone who wants a premium party without pretension.
Vibe Check: Chaos in the best way. Easygoing, fun, and always a good time.
4. Tradesman’s: 5-Hour Premium Open Bar
Tradesman’s isn’t here to play small. The space is huge, the drinks are always flowing, and the crowd brings all the rowdy energy you could want on the night to end all parties. Between the industrial-chic setup and the sheer amount of toasts happening, you’ll probably lose track of midnight until someone’s shouting the countdown.
Vibe Check: Big space, big crowd, and big fun.
5. Sushi by Bou Midtown: 5-Hour Premium Open Bar
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This spot knows the way to your heart: sushi and premium drinks in a sleeker, more voguish setup. Sushi by Bou Midtown is where you celebrate like an adult who still knows how to party—eating rolls, sipping cocktails, and feeling fancy AF.
Vibe Check: Elevated and tasty—drinks AND sushi? Yep, keep ‘em coming.
For the commitment-phobes who refuse to pick just one spot (a feeling I know all too well), the All Access NYE Party Pass Philly is your cheat code. No cover charges—just unlimited access to some of Center City’s best NYE parties, including Sueno, Bru Craft & Wurst, Finn McCool’s Ale House, NOTO, and Wicked Wolf.
Each of these venues comes with a 5-hour open bar, meaning you’re destined to have zero tab anxiety for the evening. Plus, there’s something to love about the chance to hit multiple countdowns with different crowds.
Vibe Check: Freedom to roam, party-hop, and toast the new year wherever the night takes you.
And remember, Philadelphia’s nightlife doesn’t take a break after NYE. Check out our guide to the best vinyl listening bars around Philadelphia for more intel on quality nightlife hits.
