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17 Philly Restaurants and Bars With Cozy Fireplaces

Gather ’round a fire at these Philly hot spots

by Sarah Maiellano Updated
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The fireplace at the Library Bar on Rittenhouse Square
| The Rittenhouse [official]
by Sarah Maiellano Updated

As an East Coast city, Philly is used to cold and snowy winters. But that’s no reason to stay home. Local restaurants and bars have fireplaces roaring through the wintry weather. Here are 17 of the best, from cozy neighborhood haunts to elegant lounges.

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Martha

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Martha’s fireplace has a cozy cabin feel, with rustic decor and a mishmash of seating options. Settle in for the evening with a cheese plate and one of the Kensington bar’s creative cocktails or draft beers.

2113 E York St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 867-8881
(215) 867-8881

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Suraya Restaurant

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Fishtown’s Lebanese destination Suraya features a photogenic indoor/outdoor space with a fireplace that connects the bustling restaurant with the dramatically lit garden lounge.

1530 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 302-1900
(215) 302-1900
modern lounge with fireplace Heidi’s Bridge

Wm. Mulherin’s Sons

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The main dining room at Wm. Mulherin’s Sons features a central poured-concrete fireplace, logs ready to be burned, and a skylight for watching the snow fall.

1355 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 291-1355
(215) 291-1355
fireplace next to armchairs Wm. Mulherin’s Sons [official]

Frankford Hall

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Fire pits abound at this German beer hall in Fishtown featuring indoor/outdoor space, ping pong, and massive beers.

1210 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 634-3338
(215) 634-3338

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City Tap House

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In University City, City Tap House beckons with a row of five stone fire pits on the terrace overlooking Walnut Street. The fire pits are turned on every night, unless it’s raining or snowing.

3925 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 662-0105
(215) 662-0105

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Bernie's Restaurant & Bar

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In University City, head to Bernie’s to warm up by two large fire pits on the outdoor deck, which also has two big-screen televisions. The casual dining spot has a few locations in the suburbs, including one in Glenside that features a 15-foot fireplace wall and fire pits on the patio.

3432 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 921-6242
(215) 921-6242
deck with firepits Bernie’s [official photo)

Condesa

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Food and drink service is available at the modern fireplace behind the large bar at Condesa in the Pod Philly hotel. This newcomer from the Suraya team serves Mexican dishes alongside a wide variety of tequilas and mezcals.

1830 Ludlow St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 930-5600
(267) 930-5600

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The Dandelion

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Cozy is the name of the game at Stephen Starr’s Dandelion in Rittenhouse, where it’s easy to warm up by the fire, pint in hand, and forget this is Philly, not a hunting lodge somewhere in the British Isles.

124 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 558-2500
(215) 558-2500
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McGillin's Olde Ale House

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Back in the day, fireplaces weren’t just for charm. As Philly’s oldest continuously operating tavern, McGillin’s lights its fireplace all winter long. Another way to warm up: Sip one of the bar’s hot adult beverages, like the Snowshoe — hot chocolate with a shot of butterscotch liquor, served in a mug and topped with whipped cream.

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

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The Rittenhouse hotel’s Library Bar has an elegant fireplace surrounded by bookshelves, artwork, and leather chairs. The bar menu features classic cocktails and original creations, along with upscale snacks, such as caviar served on deviled eggs and in a cannoli with mascarpone.

210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 546-9000
(215) 546-9000
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Stratus Rooftop Lounge

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At the center of Stratus Lounge runs a 40-foot glass-enclosed fireplace with a rail for drinks and plenty of comfy seating. Heat lamps make this indoor/outdoor spot atop the Hotel Monaco a year-round destination.

433 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 925-2889
(215) 925-2889
long glass-enclosed fireplace Cris Molina

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Jones

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The mod vibe at Jones is meant to evoke a 1970s living room — though most living rooms don’t have a floor-to-ceiling, double-sided, stone-encased fireplace in the middle. The menu is full of classic comfort foods.

700 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 223-5663
(215) 223-5663

Royal Boucherie

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Votives on the tables, sconces on the walls, and a candle-lit fireplace give Nick Elmi’s Old City brasserie a sultry glow that helps set the scene for his French-influenced offerings.

52 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(267) 606-6313
(267) 606-6313
fireplace and mantel lit with candles Royal Boucherie [official]

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Bloomsday

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Order a coffee, a glass of natural wine, or a full meal of in-season fare at Bloomsday while hanging by the double-sided fireplace in the dining room.

414 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 319-8018
(267) 319-8018
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The Twisted Tail

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Southern restaurant Twisted Tail has two fireplaces in its upstairs lounge, where it frequently hosts live music.

509 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 558-2471
(215) 558-2471

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Hawthornes

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Hawthornes, which doubles as a bottle shop, offers those waiting for a table a cozy nook by the fireplace complete with couches to give it a ski lodge vibe.

738 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 627-3012
(215) 627-3012

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Devil's Den

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Devil’s Den is known for its annual fireplace lighting party at the beginning of each December. Inside the craft beer bar, the fireplace is double-sided and wood-burning.

1148 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 339-0855
(215) 339-0855
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Martha

2113 E York St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Martha’s fireplace has a cozy cabin feel, with rustic decor and a mishmash of seating options. Settle in for the evening with a cheese plate and one of the Kensington bar’s creative cocktails or draft beers.

2113 E York St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 867-8881
(215) 867-8881

Suraya Restaurant

1530 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Fishtown’s Lebanese destination Suraya features a photogenic indoor/outdoor space with a fireplace that connects the bustling restaurant with the dramatically lit garden lounge.

1530 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 302-1900
(215) 302-1900
modern lounge with fireplace Heidi’s Bridge

Wm. Mulherin’s Sons

1355 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

The main dining room at Wm. Mulherin’s Sons features a central poured-concrete fireplace, logs ready to be burned, and a skylight for watching the snow fall.

1355 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 291-1355
(215) 291-1355
fireplace next to armchairs Wm. Mulherin’s Sons [official]

Frankford Hall

1210 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Fire pits abound at this German beer hall in Fishtown featuring indoor/outdoor space, ping pong, and massive beers.

1210 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 634-3338
(215) 634-3338

City Tap House

3925 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

In University City, City Tap House beckons with a row of five stone fire pits on the terrace overlooking Walnut Street. The fire pits are turned on every night, unless it’s raining or snowing.

3925 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 662-0105
(215) 662-0105

Bernie's Restaurant & Bar

3432 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

In University City, head to Bernie’s to warm up by two large fire pits on the outdoor deck, which also has two big-screen televisions. The casual dining spot has a few locations in the suburbs, including one in Glenside that features a 15-foot fireplace wall and fire pits on the patio.

3432 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 921-6242
(215) 921-6242
deck with firepits Bernie’s [official photo)

Condesa

1830 Ludlow St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Food and drink service is available at the modern fireplace behind the large bar at Condesa in the Pod Philly hotel. This newcomer from the Suraya team serves Mexican dishes alongside a wide variety of tequilas and mezcals.

1830 Ludlow St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 930-5600
(267) 930-5600

The Dandelion

124 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Cozy is the name of the game at Stephen Starr’s Dandelion in Rittenhouse, where it’s easy to warm up by the fire, pint in hand, and forget this is Philly, not a hunting lodge somewhere in the British Isles.

124 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 558-2500
(215) 558-2500
lounge with fireplace and couches Jim Graham

McGillin's Olde Ale House

1310 Drury St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Back in the day, fireplaces weren’t just for charm. As Philly’s oldest continuously operating tavern, McGillin’s lights its fireplace all winter long. Another way to warm up: Sip one of the bar’s hot adult beverages, like the Snowshoe — hot chocolate with a shot of butterscotch liquor, served in a mug and topped with whipped cream.

1310 Drury St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 735-5562
(215) 735-5562
M. Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia

The Library Bar

210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103

The Rittenhouse hotel’s Library Bar has an elegant fireplace surrounded by bookshelves, artwork, and leather chairs. The bar menu features classic cocktails and original creations, along with upscale snacks, such as caviar served on deviled eggs and in a cannoli with mascarpone.

210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 546-9000
(215) 546-9000
a hot chocolate in a glass in front of a fire The Rittenhouse [official]

Stratus Rooftop Lounge

433 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

At the center of Stratus Lounge runs a 40-foot glass-enclosed fireplace with a rail for drinks and plenty of comfy seating. Heat lamps make this indoor/outdoor spot atop the Hotel Monaco a year-round destination.

433 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 925-2889
(215) 925-2889
long glass-enclosed fireplace Cris Molina

Jones

700 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

The mod vibe at Jones is meant to evoke a 1970s living room — though most living rooms don’t have a floor-to-ceiling, double-sided, stone-encased fireplace in the middle. The menu is full of classic comfort foods.

700 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 223-5663
(215) 223-5663

Royal Boucherie

52 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Votives on the tables, sconces on the walls, and a candle-lit fireplace give Nick Elmi’s Old City brasserie a sultry glow that helps set the scene for his French-influenced offerings.

52 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(267) 606-6313
(267) 606-6313
fireplace and mantel lit with candles Royal Boucherie [official]

Bloomsday

414 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Order a coffee, a glass of natural wine, or a full meal of in-season fare at Bloomsday while hanging by the double-sided fireplace in the dining room.

414 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 319-8018
(267) 319-8018
fireplace in a restaurant Bloomsday [official]

The Twisted Tail

509 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Southern restaurant Twisted Tail has two fireplaces in its upstairs lounge, where it frequently hosts live music.

509 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 558-2471
(215) 558-2471

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Hawthornes

738 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Hawthornes, which doubles as a bottle shop, offers those waiting for a table a cozy nook by the fireplace complete with couches to give it a ski lodge vibe.

738 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 627-3012
(215) 627-3012

Devil's Den

1148 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Devil’s Den is known for its annual fireplace lighting party at the beginning of each December. Inside the craft beer bar, the fireplace is double-sided and wood-burning.

1148 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 339-0855
(215) 339-0855
fireplace in restaurant Devil’s Den [official]

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