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14 Essential Happy Hours in Philadelphia

Where to head after work hours for discounted cocktails and snacks

by Ayannah Kamryn Updated
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by Ayannah Kamryn Updated
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There’s no doubt that happy hour is collectively everyone’s favorite time of day. The portions are generous, the discounts are great, and the good times just keep rolling. When this glorious moment arises, it’s best to be prepared to make the right decision that will leave you and your wallet feeling satisfied. These 14 hot spots around the city are tried and true, and guaranteed to give you the happy hour you deserve.

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Taqueria Amor

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Get $2.50 off margaritas at Taqueria Amor weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m. Also on offer: $2 off all drafts and tacos and $3 off of guacamole and nachos.

4410 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127
(267) 331-5874
(267) 331-5874

Cheu Fishtown & nunu

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Fishtown’s hip izakaya from the Cheu crew has a happy hour that goes seven days a week — 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Take $1 off drafts and whiskey highballs or try a $7 Citywide featuring the Japanese spirit shochu. On the food side, go for $7 furikake cheese fries, $8 black garlic wings, and the $9 Italian hoagie egg roll.

1416 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 758-2269
(267) 758-2269

Fette Sau

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Hit up Fette Sau from 4 to 6 p.m. on weekdays for a hearty meal that will satisfy meaty cravings for less than $15. On the menu: Smoked deviled eggs for $3, two chicken drumsticks with spicy slaw for $4, and a pulled pork sandwich for $6. To drink: $5 draft pints and $8 old fashioneds and seasonal punches.

1208 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 391-4888
(215) 391-4888

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Osteria

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In a city full of Italian food, Osteria is consistently one of the greats and its generous happy hour — happening every day of the week — is a perfect time to experience one of the North Broad restaurant’s handmade pasta dishes or daily pizza specials from $10 to $11.

640 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 763-0920
(215) 763-0920

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Bar-Ly Chinatown

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If you’re in Chinatown and feeling thirsty, Bar Ly is there to help. The every day happy hour includes steep discounts on craft, imported, and domestic beers along with sangria and martini specials. Coming from the kitchen, you can grab mini versions of the nachos, fried rice, lo mein, and pad thai dishes for just a few dollars each.

101 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-2688
(215) 922-2688

Harp & Crown

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Harp & Crown’s happy hour is where modern luxury and affordability meet. With daily selections of cocktails, wine, beer, and all happy hour plates priced at $7, you’re sure to get a bang for your buck. For good bites, try the daily pizza special, lamb meatball dish, and the whipped ricotta spread.

1525 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 330-2800
(215) 330-2800

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Giuseppe & Sons

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In the downstairs oasis of Giuseppe & Sons, happy hour is served from 4 to 6 p.m. every day of the week in the bar and lounge area. The intimate setting is great for a solo date or a drink with coworkers after clocking out. They’ve got $6 wines, $7 cocktails, and $5 beers. The chef’s daily pizza is only $3 while all the seafood dishes — like the shrimp scampi — are only $6.

1523 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 399-9199
(215) 399-9199

Spice 28

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This Center City spot has a happy hour menu that will make any wallet smile. Monday through Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. cocktails range from $4 to $6 while beers and wines are $3 to $4. All “happy-tizers” are $5 and under.

1228 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 928-8880
(215) 928-8880

Oyster House

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Self-proclaimed as “Center City’s best happy hour,” Oyster House hosts happy hour Tuesday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. with some really great deals. Oysters are only $2 and each day there are specials on bar snacks and drinks. No reservations are needed — just walk in and head to the bar.

1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 567-7683
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Mission Taqueria

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Looking to get a cheap taco and marg fix on Taco Tuesday? On week days from 4 to 6 p.m. Mission Taqueria has a happy hour with everything on the menu coming in under $6. Try the classic or spicy margarita and be sure to order a couple rounds of chicken, cauliflower, or carnitas tacos for the table.

Above Oyster House, 1516 Sansom St 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 383-1200
(215) 383-1200

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Sampan

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From 4 to 7 p.m. every day of the week, Sampan’s always-hoppin’ bar discounts 19 small plates, including satay, dumplings, buns, wraps, and sides, all offered at $6 to $7 each. House wine, a featured beer, and a specialty cocktail go down quickly at just $5. In warmer weather, arrive early to get a spot at Graffiti Bar, the outdoor bar tucked away behind Sampan with many of the same menu items.

124 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 732-3501
(215) 732-3501

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Bud & Marilyn's

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During the 5 to 7 p.m. weekday happy hour at retro Midwestern restaurant Bud & Marilyn’s gets $5 to $8 beer, wine, and cocktails, plus $5 to $8 snacks, including crispy cheese curds with burnt scallion ranch, broccoli fried rice, and a Nashville hot fried chicken bun.

1234 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 546-2220
(215) 546-2220

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Brauhaus Schmitz

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South Street’s Brauhaus Schmitz is all about German beer. Weekdays from 5 to 7 p.m., all 34 of its drafts go for just $5 each and you can grab house wines for only $6. The sausage sandwich is $7 too. The deals are available at the bar and high-top tables only.

718 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 909-8814
(267) 909-8814

Tattooed Mom

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Easily one of the best bar options on South Street, the eclectic Tattooed Mom pours half-priced drafts every night from 4 to 6 p.m. Weekday food specials include $6 smash burgers on Wednesdays and 75-cent pierogies on Thursdays. 

530 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 238-9880
(215) 238-9880

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Taqueria Amor

4410 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127

Get $2.50 off margaritas at Taqueria Amor weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m. Also on offer: $2 off all drafts and tacos and $3 off of guacamole and nachos.

4410 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127
(267) 331-5874
(267) 331-5874

Cheu Fishtown & nunu

1416 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Fishtown’s hip izakaya from the Cheu crew has a happy hour that goes seven days a week — 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Take $1 off drafts and whiskey highballs or try a $7 Citywide featuring the Japanese spirit shochu. On the food side, go for $7 furikake cheese fries, $8 black garlic wings, and the $9 Italian hoagie egg roll.

1416 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 758-2269
(267) 758-2269

Fette Sau

1208 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Hit up Fette Sau from 4 to 6 p.m. on weekdays for a hearty meal that will satisfy meaty cravings for less than $15. On the menu: Smoked deviled eggs for $3, two chicken drumsticks with spicy slaw for $4, and a pulled pork sandwich for $6. To drink: $5 draft pints and $8 old fashioneds and seasonal punches.

1208 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 391-4888
(215) 391-4888

Osteria

640 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

In a city full of Italian food, Osteria is consistently one of the greats and its generous happy hour — happening every day of the week — is a perfect time to experience one of the North Broad restaurant’s handmade pasta dishes or daily pizza specials from $10 to $11.

640 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 763-0920
(215) 763-0920

Bar-Ly Chinatown

101 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

If you’re in Chinatown and feeling thirsty, Bar Ly is there to help. The every day happy hour includes steep discounts on craft, imported, and domestic beers along with sangria and martini specials. Coming from the kitchen, you can grab mini versions of the nachos, fried rice, lo mein, and pad thai dishes for just a few dollars each.

101 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-2688
(215) 922-2688

Harp & Crown

1525 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Harp & Crown’s happy hour is where modern luxury and affordability meet. With daily selections of cocktails, wine, beer, and all happy hour plates priced at $7, you’re sure to get a bang for your buck. For good bites, try the daily pizza special, lamb meatball dish, and the whipped ricotta spread.

1525 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 330-2800
(215) 330-2800

Giuseppe & Sons

1523 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

In the downstairs oasis of Giuseppe & Sons, happy hour is served from 4 to 6 p.m. every day of the week in the bar and lounge area. The intimate setting is great for a solo date or a drink with coworkers after clocking out. They’ve got $6 wines, $7 cocktails, and $5 beers. The chef’s daily pizza is only $3 while all the seafood dishes — like the shrimp scampi — are only $6.

1523 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 399-9199
(215) 399-9199

Spice 28

1228 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

This Center City spot has a happy hour menu that will make any wallet smile. Monday through Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. cocktails range from $4 to $6 while beers and wines are $3 to $4. All “happy-tizers” are $5 and under.

1228 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 928-8880
(215) 928-8880

Oyster House

1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Self-proclaimed as “Center City’s best happy hour,” Oyster House hosts happy hour Tuesday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. with some really great deals. Oysters are only $2 and each day there are specials on bar snacks and drinks. No reservations are needed — just walk in and head to the bar.

1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 567-7683
(215) 567-7683

Mission Taqueria

Above Oyster House, 1516 Sansom St 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Looking to get a cheap taco and marg fix on Taco Tuesday? On week days from 4 to 6 p.m. Mission Taqueria has a happy hour with everything on the menu coming in under $6. Try the classic or spicy margarita and be sure to order a couple rounds of chicken, cauliflower, or carnitas tacos for the table.

Above Oyster House, 1516 Sansom St 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 383-1200
(215) 383-1200

Sampan

124 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

From 4 to 7 p.m. every day of the week, Sampan’s always-hoppin’ bar discounts 19 small plates, including satay, dumplings, buns, wraps, and sides, all offered at $6 to $7 each. House wine, a featured beer, and a specialty cocktail go down quickly at just $5. In warmer weather, arrive early to get a spot at Graffiti Bar, the outdoor bar tucked away behind Sampan with many of the same menu items.

124 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 732-3501
(215) 732-3501

Bud & Marilyn's

1234 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

During the 5 to 7 p.m. weekday happy hour at retro Midwestern restaurant Bud & Marilyn’s gets $5 to $8 beer, wine, and cocktails, plus $5 to $8 snacks, including crispy cheese curds with burnt scallion ranch, broccoli fried rice, and a Nashville hot fried chicken bun.

1234 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 546-2220
(215) 546-2220

Brauhaus Schmitz

718 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

South Street’s Brauhaus Schmitz is all about German beer. Weekdays from 5 to 7 p.m., all 34 of its drafts go for just $5 each and you can grab house wines for only $6. The sausage sandwich is $7 too. The deals are available at the bar and high-top tables only.

718 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 909-8814
(267) 909-8814

Tattooed Mom

530 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Easily one of the best bar options on South Street, the eclectic Tattooed Mom pours half-priced drafts every night from 4 to 6 p.m. Weekday food specials include $6 smash burgers on Wednesdays and 75-cent pierogies on Thursdays. 

530 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 238-9880
(215) 238-9880

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