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"I'm just trying to have a good time."

 1. Lucy's Hat Shop

247 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 413-1433

Categories: Restaurants, Pubs

Neighbourhood: Olde City

4.0 star rating
  5/10/2011

When my friends and I need to wind down (read: get cruuunk) and we're heading to Old City, it's almost implied that we're going to Lucy's Hat Shop. (There are actually two bars - Lucy's, which is downstairs, and Top Hat, which is upstairs.)

I wanted…More »

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 2. Drinker's West

3900 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 397-4693

Categories: Gastropubs, Sports Bars

Neighbourhood: University City

4.0 star rating
  4/22/2011

I always have a good time at Drinkers West!

The food and drink specials here are amazing - $1 tacos (hard or soft) and 35-cent wings all day, every day. The Cajun Rub wings are my favorite - they're so good, I haven't tried any of the others! The…More »

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 3. The Plough & The Stars

123 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 733-0300

Categories: Pubs, Irish

Neighbourhood: Olde City

4.0 star rating
  5/10/2011

I've only ended a few nights at Plough, so I have no idea how it is for the beginning/middle of nightlife.

The end of the night. Is. Awesome.

That being said, I'm usually feeling pretty good by the time I get to Plough. One of my friends or I stumble…More »

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 4. Firewaters

2821 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-6699

Category: Bars

4.0 star rating
  8/15/2011

Awesome beer selection (around 50 on tap plus everything else) and amazing martini selection. The prices are decent considering this bar is in a casino.

Was there on a Saturday night and the music was really good!

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 5. Tavern on Broad

200 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 546-2290

Categories: Sports Bars, American (New)

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Avenue of the Arts South

4.0 star rating
  10/23/2009

I was at Tavern on their opening night, and had a lot of fun. My friend and I enjoyed cheap Three Olives drinks, and the staff was all friendly and excited to be there.

I was there the next weekend, and it was way more crowded. It was still a good…More »

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 6. Monk's Café

264 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 545-7005

Categories: Pubs, Belgian, Gastropubs

Neighbourhood: Rittenhouse Square

4.0 star rating
  4/11/2011

The Beer Bible - wow! It was so extensive, it left my head spinning! (In a good way.)

I saw plenty of beers that I wanted to try but settled on a lambic framboise at $12 for 12oz. I HATE raspberries but I LOVE this beer. It's bright red and so tasty.…More »

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 7. Sugar Mom's

225 Church St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 925-8219

Categories: Restaurants, Dive Bars, Pubs

Neighbourhood: Olde City

4.0 star rating
  8/7/2011

Half-off drafts from 10-11 p.m. every night, you say? Well, all right then! (Strongbow Cider was my choice last Friday night.)

I finally made it to Sugar Mom's after hearing good things about it from friends. I'm glad I did! The music was good, the…More »

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 8. Drinker's Pub

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

Categories: Pubs, Gastropubs

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

3.0 star rating
  5/10/2011

This place is ALWAYS packed, even when I'm walking by after work. I already posted a review for Drinker's West but figured I would write about its sister location, closer to where I live. The food here is good too, and cheap. There are great drink…More »

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 9. National Mechanics

22 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 701-4883

Categories: Pubs, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Olde City

3.0 star rating
  5/10/2011

I've never eaten at National Mechanics, only been for drinks, so my review is based purely on the few nights I've spent there.

The beers are a little on the pricey side for my taste, and it's packed - REALLY packed. There is always an insane line for…More »

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 10. Noche

1901 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 568-0551

Categories: Lounges, Italian, Mediterranean

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

3.0 star rating
  5/17/2011

Noche's not my faaavorite bar in the world, but it certainly isn't the worst one around.

The music is typically pretty decent and the bartenders are heavy-handed. I prefer being at places like Noche before they get really packed so Noche is more of a…More »

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 11. Devil's Alley Bar & Grille

1907 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 751-0707

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

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

3.0 star rating
  5/8/2011

Randomly on a Friday evening with the boyfriend. I was upset to see that mussels weren't on the menu - does anyone know if they were before? I feel like I've had them here before during Center City Sips.

Anyway, boyfriend got a bbq combo that looked…More »

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