Philadelphia
There are some 20 different beers on tap at this microbrewery that began life in 1994 and moved into this impressive new space in 2018. Sample a flight of…
Must-see nightlife in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
If the LGBT-orientated watering holes of the Gayborhood just don't cut it for you, give this tiny dive bar a try – it's a friendly spot steps from ritzy…
Philadelphia
This unmarked dive bar, in a small room above the Ethiopian restaurant Abyssinia, has live music, great cocktails and a good selection of craft beers…
Philadelphia
This attractive cafe offers an elegant old-world space downstairs with circular marble-topped tables and a pressed-tin ceiling, while upstairs is a…
Philadelphia
This roving beer garden is a fun feature of Philly's spring and summer season. Go online to check which of the 23 different city parks it is located in…
Philadelphia
With an open courtyard and interior space set up like a classic German beer garden, Frankford Hall offers long shared tables and a bar serving a generous…
Philadelphia
This three-decades-old traditional pub in the heart of University City stays popular by offering a crowd-pleasing mix of booze (28 beers on draft), homely…
Philadelphia
Hand-pour single-origin coffees are served in this attractive, chilled cafe that makes for an ideal pit stop while strolling around Old City. Oat milk is…
Wigle Whiskey Garden at the Barrelhouse
Pittsburgh
This craft whiskey maker's barreling facility on the North Side hosts bands and bingo in a pretty outdoor space. Its distillery, in the Strip District, is…
Philadelphia
This outlet of a well-regarded local coffee roaster is handy for a takeout coffee to enjoy in Fitler Sq. It's also a pleasant space to sit in.
Philadelphia
Chicago's Goose Island craft brewery's spiffy new operation is in an old dry ice factory near the river. There's a great range of beers on tap including…
Philadelphia
Popular cafe named after the trolley line that passes outside. It's a relaxed spot to linger over an organic drip coffee, loose-leaf tea or a vegan soup,…
Philadelphia
Focused on draft beers (around 20 of them), with geeky but elegant style, Tria Taproom offers good food carefully designed to match what's on tap. It also…
Philadelphia
Something of an alternative neighborhood social scene reigns over this chilled coffee shop, which displays local arts and crafts, and hosts occasional…
Philadelphia
Surprisingly, University City is a little short on quality coffee stops. Stepping up to fill this gap is HubBub, a specialist in cold-brew coffee (don't…
Pittsburgh
Live music, open-mic events, and DJs (upstairs, with a cover), plus vegetarian-friendly food a decent beer selection make this a popular spot just up the…
Pittsburgh
This old bar has weathered the East Liberty neighborhood's shift to upwardly mobile style with class, developing great Prohibition-era cocktails while…
Philadelphia
'Thinking globally, drinking locally' is the mantra of this appealing wine bar that features bottles sourced from across the world. They have wine-tasting…
Philadelphia
Brewed on site, 2nd Story's Old City Kölsch, Fritizie's Lager and Declaration IPA are always available alongside at least five other seasonal brews. A…
Pittsburgh
A friendly bar in Deutschtown on the North Side, with free peanuts, popcorn and music. A menu of hummus and falafel balances out the beer. Wednesday is…
Philadelphia
The original outpost of this popular wine bar is a dark, elegant and welcoming place with excellent cocktails and snacks.
Pennsylvania
A classy spot to have an after-dinner beverage, Zola often features live music (Thursday to Saturday).
Pittsburgh
Beehive almost feels like a dictionary definition of a 'funky' cafe – bright murals, old chairs, live acoustic music etc. It's like you're in your own…
Pittsburgh
This gastropub is a cross between an elevated sports bar and a casual community pub, with chrome stools at the bar and big screens to watch the game, plus…
Pennsylvania
Irish bars are a dime a dozen in the Mid-Atlantic, but McCarthy's was opened by genuine Northern Irish immigrants and serves some good Irish food (the…
