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Spots to head to for classy and very much not classy weeknight drinking

 1. Alma de Cuba

1623 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 988-1799

Categories: Latin American, Caribbean

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

5.0 star rating
  Update - 1/30/2012

Just went again for restaurant week. The food was as good as always, although the menu itself was a little disappointing. The vaca frita and fluke ceviche were only two staples from the regular menu. I tried the split pea soup, which was deliciously…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    1/16/2012

    Happy hour update! They have $6 mojitos (half price from normal) and $6 appetizer type foods. Real… Read more »

 2. Drinker's Pub

1903 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 564-0914

Categories: Pubs, Gastropubs

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

3.0 star rating
  Update - 3/1/2012

Update! Food and drink prices have gone up. Most food items are $0.50-1.50 more expensive. Pitchers are also up to $7 during happy hour. I'll still go once in a while of course.

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  • 3.0 star rating
    1/16/2012

    It is what it is. Really, exceptionally cheap drinks and bar food (surprisingly good wings… Read more »

 3. The Dandelion Pub

18th and Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 558-2500

Categories: Gastropubs, British

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/15/2012

Came here finally for dinner last night after having been here a bunch of times just to drink. First off, the ambiance of this place is great. Like any Starr place, it's kind of over the top, but it's definitely the most homely type feel of any of…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/13/2012

    They have a really solid happy hour (half price for a couple of their best beers and cocktails), and… Read more »

 4. The Bards

2013 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 569-9585

Categories: Pubs, Irish

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

4.0 star rating
  11/9/2011

A great neighborhood bar. The vibe here is great (and is only going to get better in the winter, as it's kind of a warm/cozy type of place) and the waiters/waitresses are always nice. The food here is really good and has a good mix between bar food…More »

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 5. McGillin's Olde Ale House

1310 Drury St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 735-5562

Categories: Pubs, American (Traditional), Sports Bars

Neighbourhoods: Market East, Avenue of the Arts South

5.0 star rating
  11/8/2011

Great atmosphere. You're instant friends with everyone there. Also real cheap.

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 6. El Fuego

2101 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 592-1901

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

2.0 star rating
  12/9/2011

Just not anything special. It's not true mexican, more like chipotle or q-doba. Except chipotle and q-doba are better. I've had burritos and bowls from here, and while they are fine, there's really nothing exciting about them. The rice, beans, and…More »

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 7. Cherry St Tavern

129 N 22nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5683

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhood: Logan Square

4.0 star rating
  1/16/2012

This place is pretty great and hilarious. It's a total dive bar. Came here once for happy hour. They have a decent number of beers on tap and the place is pretty quiet with really nice bartenders. Also came in here on a Saturday night at about 11:00…More »

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 8. Mix Brick Oven Pizza

2101 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 568-3355

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

3.0 star rating
  2/6/2012

Based on pizza alone, I'd give this 4 stars no problem. However, pretty much everything else is kind of forgettable here. Not to say bad, just forgettable.

I had brunch here sunday. The eggs were very greasy, the toast about as dry as possible, bacon…More »

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