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Philadelphia Bars and Pubs

Our picks for the best ale houses, bars, cafe's and pubs in Philadelphia, PA.
Old City Philadelphia Bars, Clubs and Entertainment
One area of Philadelphia that never seems to go to sleep is Old City. Where tourists come to visit historic sites during the day, the young and young at heart come out to play in the evening. I hope you enjoy our guide to some of the best bars, clubs and entertainment venues in Old City Philadelphia.
Irish Pubs and Restaurants in Philadelphia
As one of the nation's oldest cities Philadelphia saw large numbers of Irish immigrants as early as the 17th century with Irish Quakers and their Irish Catholic servants and continuing into the 20th century. Many of those immigrants settled in the region giving Philadelphia one of the nation's largest Irish-American populations. As a result, there are a large number of Irish Pubs and Restaurants located in the area.
Breweries in the Greater Philadelphia Area
A guide to breweries in the Greater Philadelphia area, most of which offer tours.
Local Beer on Tap in Philadelphia
A Guide to taverns, inns and pubs in the Greater Philadelphia area that serve local beer on tap.
Taverns and Beer in Philadelphia's History
A brief look at the history of taverns and beer in the City of Philadelphia from the time of William Penn to the present.
Phillytown.com
A definitive guide to bars and pubs in the Greater Philadelphia region.
Browse Bars in Philly from CitySearch
An index of most bars and clubs in Philadelphia indexed by type.
Chickie's and Pete's Cafe
Located at 4100 Robins Avenue, this cafe has been well promoted on the WIP Morning Show with Angelo Cataldi.
Downey's
One of Philadelphia's most famous bars and restaurants is located at the foot of South Street at Front. Downey's offers casual elegance in an Irish Pub atmosphere, filled with antiques and Irish memorabilia.  
Finnigan's Wake
One of the city's most well known Irish pubs is located at 3rd and Spring Garden Streets.
Grape Street Pub
A staple of the Philadelphia music scene for over 10 years, the pub features nightly live entertainment. Located at 105 Grape Street.
Grey Lodge Pub
Located at 6235 Frankford Avenue in the Wissinoming neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia the pub offers great beer, delicious pub food, and a great juke box. 
McGillin's Olde Ale House
Found at 1310 Drury Street, McGillin's has been in existence since 1860. The walls are decorated with period brewerania, old musical instruments, and, over the bar, a display of the unbroken string of Pennsylvania tavern licenses.
Rembrandt's Restaurant and Bar
Located in the Fairmont Section of the Art Museum area, Rembrandt's is a seventy-five year old tavern that has been renovated in a manner reminiscent of the brown bars of Amsterdam.

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