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Philly hotels and sports bar recs
Posted on 11/17/22 at 11:18 pm
Posted on 11/17/22 at 11:18 pm
Taking the wife for a quick weekend trip to Philly the third weekend of January because we do silly shite like that. This will be the second weekend of the playoffs so looking for a badass place to watch the game and feel the Eagle fandom that is Philly.
Also looking for a great hotel (historic or unique is a plus) and any food suggestions I might not find on a travel advisor list. We love dive bars and scuzzy neighborhood spots.
Send your traffic.
Also looking for a great hotel (historic or unique is a plus) and any food suggestions I might not find on a travel advisor list. We love dive bars and scuzzy neighborhood spots.
Send your traffic.
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Posted on 11/18/22 at 8:14 am to FatCatLSU
Assuming it's a home game, go down to the stadium and watch the game at Xfinity Live right outside the stadium. If you don't want to take the train down that way, anywhere in center city will be good. Some ones to check out is City Tap, Mcgillins (not a big screened sports bar but gets wild for games) (Mcgillins also claims to be the oldest continuous pub in the city so pretty old school almost dive like), Misconduct Travern, and Tradesman's / Bru.
For a historic hotel in center city, I like the Bellevue (plus the restauraunt on top is good). There are a bunch on smaller boutique old hotels more in old city towards independence hall and penns landing though.
For cocktails and small plates, Charlie was a sinner is great. You'll have to look for it as pretty non-descript. Parc in Rittenhouse square is a great French bistro as well. For a sort of Belgian dive bar/food spot go to Monks. Their beer taps are pretty special as well.
For a historic hotel in center city, I like the Bellevue (plus the restauraunt on top is good). There are a bunch on smaller boutique old hotels more in old city towards independence hall and penns landing though.
For cocktails and small plates, Charlie was a sinner is great. You'll have to look for it as pretty non-descript. Parc in Rittenhouse square is a great French bistro as well. For a sort of Belgian dive bar/food spot go to Monks. Their beer taps are pretty special as well.
This post was edited on 11/18/22 at 8:19 am
Posted on 11/18/22 at 12:34 pm to TheNolaClap
Good stuff. Thanks!
Posted on 11/18/22 at 3:08 pm to TheNolaClap
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Assuming it's a home game, go down to the stadium and watch the game at Xfinity Live right outside the stadium.
Take the Subway! Enjoy
Posted on 11/21/22 at 4:36 pm to TheNolaClap
I have an upcoming business trip. Staying in the Rittenhouse area. Any more recommendations for food and things to do while there?
Posted on 11/22/22 at 7:59 am to Whodattigah
Yes sir, that is my area.
The Dandelion just a block away is the best breakfast/brunch spot in the area. It's British so expect good baked goods especially.
Butcher Bar is close by. Meat centered lunch or casual supper with amazing cocktails. Great burgers.
Parc again is a great French bistro in the square. Big fan of their mussels.
Vernick is a couple blocks off the square and is a really great place to get a nicer supper. Great seafood but also a few non-seafood dishes. Both small and large plates here.
There is a tiny tiny BYOB Italian place a few blocks away called Sotto Ristorante. I always recommend if wanting some Italian. Bring some wine and enjoy.
Grab a 70's vibed cocktail on The Continentals roof bar. It's mostly enclosed and has a 70's 360 degree fireplace in the middle to keep you warm.
If you want an Irish pub with food, the Black Sheep pub is close by. A block further and you also hit Monk's which I mentioned in my first response.
If it's some guys wanting more active drinking, there are golf simulators all over the area with bars. Also Pong which is a ping pong bar that is multi levels.
For stuff to do, I always recommend the Mutter Museum. It's 4 or 5 blocks off the square. So the mutter museum is all about medical history. You'll see a lot of medical abnormalities, disease, etc. It's fascinating if you can deal with that stuff and is first class all the way.
Walk to city hall, should have a lot of the Christmas village up all around it. Ice rink etc.
Or go towards the Schuylkill river and walk the path along it. Plenty of places to relax, parks, etc.
The Dandelion just a block away is the best breakfast/brunch spot in the area. It's British so expect good baked goods especially.
Butcher Bar is close by. Meat centered lunch or casual supper with amazing cocktails. Great burgers.
Parc again is a great French bistro in the square. Big fan of their mussels.
Vernick is a couple blocks off the square and is a really great place to get a nicer supper. Great seafood but also a few non-seafood dishes. Both small and large plates here.
There is a tiny tiny BYOB Italian place a few blocks away called Sotto Ristorante. I always recommend if wanting some Italian. Bring some wine and enjoy.
Grab a 70's vibed cocktail on The Continentals roof bar. It's mostly enclosed and has a 70's 360 degree fireplace in the middle to keep you warm.
If you want an Irish pub with food, the Black Sheep pub is close by. A block further and you also hit Monk's which I mentioned in my first response.
If it's some guys wanting more active drinking, there are golf simulators all over the area with bars. Also Pong which is a ping pong bar that is multi levels.
For stuff to do, I always recommend the Mutter Museum. It's 4 or 5 blocks off the square. So the mutter museum is all about medical history. You'll see a lot of medical abnormalities, disease, etc. It's fascinating if you can deal with that stuff and is first class all the way.
Walk to city hall, should have a lot of the Christmas village up all around it. Ice rink etc.
Or go towards the Schuylkill river and walk the path along it. Plenty of places to relax, parks, etc.
Posted on 11/22/22 at 2:56 pm to TheNolaClap
Very helpful. Thanks so much!!
Posted on 11/29/22 at 12:30 pm to TheNolaClap
Any recs for seafood other than Vernick? Devon any good?
This post was edited on 11/29/22 at 12:35 pm
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