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Best places for happy hour noms, cocktails, and beer to relax after the 9-5

 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
  9/9/2011

I have been wanting to try Alma de Cuba for the longest time. Fortunately, a friend was nice enough to invite me here for her birthday dinner. Alma is pretty unassuming from the outside. It looks a little out of place on Walnut Street, since it's a…More »

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 2. Slice

1740 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-9299

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

3.0 star rating
  7/8/2011

I always thought this place was a little expensive, so when there was a 10 for 20 groupon, I knew it was the perfect opportunity to try it. I ordered a large Americano (plain cheese & sauce) with grilled eggplant & ricotta added, as well as a whole…More »

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 3. Continental Midtown

1801 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 567-1800

Categories: Lounges, American (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

3.0 star rating
  4/12/2011

This is always a fun fall-back for happy hour or dinner, but usually isn't my first choice. The food is pretty good but I think it's overpriced for what you get. The bbq chicken quesadilla, french onion soup dumplings, and edamame are all solid…More »

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 4. Valanni

1229 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 790-9494

Categories: Tapas Bars, Latin American, Mediterranean

Neighbourhood: Washington Square West

3.0 star rating
  4/8/2011

Went here for Yelp Cocktails week, because I like me some cheap sangria. I met four friends for happy hour and we decided to sit outside because it was less cramped, and they only do happy hour there and at the bar. It was chilly, but they had heat…More »

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 5. Drinker's Pub

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

Categories: Pubs, Gastropubs

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

3.0 star rating
  3/25/2011

Whenever I go to Drinker's it ALWAYS seems to be packed. Not just packed with a good amount of people, packed like you have to fight your way to the bar. This is usually not my thing, but the specials and the timing of their happy hour is too good to…More »

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 6. El Rey

2013 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-3330

Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

4.0 star rating
  2/9/2011

The cheaper, less known version of El Vez. I've been here twice now and have been pretty impressed with the food. The queso fundido is amazing (what's better than a pot of melted cheese and chorizo?) as well as the skirt steak tacos and chicken…More »

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 7. Morton's The Steakhouse

1411 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 557-0724

Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center, Avenue of the Arts South

4.0 star rating
  3/16/2011

I was lured here for Pi Day, when Morton's offered their "famous" key lime pie for $3.14 (cute, I know). I went with a friend after work around 6pm, and when we got there the bar and restaurant were empty. It was a Monday, but it was still kind of…More »

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 8. Alfa American Tavern

1709 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 751-0201

Categories: Bars, American (New)

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

4.0 star rating
  2/7/2011

Great for happy hour! $5 cocktails that are delicious and $3 bar snacks. It's never too packed in there but there's always a good crowd. Seems to be a little bit of an older demographic. I highly recommend the juicy couture -- black cherry margarita.…More »

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 9. Locust Rendezvous

1415 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 985-1163

Categories: Restaurants, Dive Bars

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Avenue of the Arts South

4.0 star rating
  3/4/2011

Looks like a hole in the wall, and that's because it IS. "The vous" as they call it is a tiny little dive bar that you would walk right past if you weren't looking for it. However, this little gem has become my happy hour spot of choice.

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 10. Tank Bar

261 S 21st St
Philadelphia, PA 19176
(215) 546-4232

Category: Lounges

Neighbourhood: Rittenhouse Square

3.0 star rating
  2/28/2011

I happened upon this place when doing a search for "happy hour" in rittenhouse on Yelp. It sounded pretty amazing to me: HH 5:30-7:30, $5 specialty martinis, good bar snacks, and a fluorescent lit fish tank...what more could you ask for in a happy…More »

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