Summer is a time to soak in the sun while enjoying a cold drink with friends after a long day at work. What better way to spend your early evening than at summer happy hours in Philadelphia? Philadelphia offers plenty of outdoor drinking options so you can get soak up that much needed Vitamin D during the summer.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed with your options, we’ve put together a list of the best summer happy hours in Philadelphia to help you decide where to enjoy your summer cocktail.
Center City Sips
You know summer has started when Center City Sips begins. Running from June 5 to August 28, you can visit over 80 restaurants in Center City every Wednesday from 5-7 pm for special happy hour deals. These deals include $4 beers, $5 wines, and $6 cocktails as well as half priced appetizers. Some restaurants will even give a 15% discount on food and drinks if you stay passed happy hour.
Old City Eats
Explore over 50 restaurants and bars in Old City every Thursday between 5 and 8 pm from June 20 to August 29 for exceptional drink and appetizer deals. Old City Eats offers a completely different vibe compared to Center City thanks to its cobblestone streets, tavern-like bars, and shorter buildings. This happy hour is more focused on food specials, so make sure to come hungry.
Parks on Tap
Philadelphia has a number of different parks throughout the city. During the summer, you can find pop up beer gardens with Parks on Tap during the summer months with tables and seating. Since the beer garden moves every week, make sure to check the schedule so you don’t miss out on a beer in your favorite Philly park.
Brews & Views at the Free Library of Philadelphia
Lovers of books and great views can come together at the occasional happy hour hosted on the rooftop of the Free Library of Philadelphia on the Parkway. With specials on beer, wine, and cocktails, patrons can admire an envious view of Center City while listening to music provided by a DJ. Along with drink specials, food options are also available. Check the library’s website for upcoming dates and events.
Bok Bar
Philly’s favorite rooftop bar is only open during the summer months so you don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to attend one of their happy hour events. Starting at 5 pm from Wednesday to Sunday, patrons can sip on beer and wine while enjoying a gorgeous view of Center City from Bok Bar’s South Philly location. Don’t forget to try some of their delicious Mediterranean appetizers.
Pop Up Beer Gardens
In the summer months you can find multiple pop up beer gardens throughout Philadelphia. There seems to be one in every neighborhood! It’s a great opportunity to check out different parts of the city after work with friends and find your new favorite happy hour spot in the city.
Enjoy Summer Happy Hours in Philadelphia
We all know the feeling of sitting in an air-conditioned office starting out the window during a gorgeous sunny day wishing that we could be outside. So, take advantage of the best summer happy hours in Philadelphia after work and enjoy the weather with an ice cold cocktail.
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