Not sure how many Philadelphians troll this forum but I wanted to represent.. Lived outside Philadelphia my whole life (Havertown) and in the city the last 6 years (graduated from Drexel in 09'). I know where all the good/cheap/fun bars are in every major neighborhood but I'm looking to upgrade and find out where the best lounge/hang out spots are that may be a little more pricey. Anyway, this is where I go in my free time:
Center City (bus district):
- Drinkers Pub is always fun and cheap. If I remember this is 18th and chestnut, could be wrong.
Irish Pub - same as above and this is where Pat Burrell aka Pat the Bat used to get smashed and pick up every hot blonde in the city. Bouncers here can tell you some stories.
Raven Lounge - Hipster hang out. Better music than most bars even though I'm not really into the hipster scene, they don't just play the same stuff - lots of variety and good DJs. I think 16th and samsom
O.N.E. Rittenhouse - cool after hours club - open till 4am and right next to rittenhouse square. (all PA bars close at 2am).
McGillian's Irish Pub - Oldest bar in the city and a lot of fun. If you can only go to one bar in Philadelphia, go here. Great fun every night of the week. 13th and Drury (between sansom and chestnut I think)
Olde City:
Lucy's - 3rd and Market, fun and cheap, same owner as all the Drinker's Pubs
Steven Starr restaurants and lots of clubs/upscale bars I haven't been too. Which are the best?
Been to bars all over the city but I just picked a few that are pretty fun.
Philadelphia Art Museum - never been, lol I'm a drunk
Philadelphia Zoo - great place to take a female and look at the otters
Events:
Manyunk Bike Race - professional bikers from all over the world come and race around manyunk - yearly drinking fest in manyunk - lots of fun
Erin Express - every Saturday leading up to St. Patricks Day in March. Lots of fun, busses take you around to every bar for free, total chaos all over the city. Tons of people young and old partying all day - awesome.
All I can think of at the moment. Philly people where you at?!