The Best Drinks Date Spots in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia date can stay in Center City or make more room for a neighborhood outing. The guides mix dining and coffee with riverfront and park options, each with a specific place to begin.
Start with one place for a drink and leave the rest of the evening open. These five bars and lounges offer different settings for that first conversation. Check the current menu, music schedule and any reservation or entry requirements on the venue website, especially if you want a quieter evening.
This selection includes The Ranstead Room, Midnight & The Wicked, Andra Hem, The Dandelion and STATIC!. Use the map and practical details below to pick the one that fits your date.
The Ranstead Room
A cocktail lounge with a tucked-away, speakeasy-style setting. Start with one drink together and decide on the rest of the evening as you go. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Midnight & The Wicked
A jazz lounge in a historic building's lower level. A useful choice when a drinks-first plan sounds more comfortable than a full dinner. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Andra Hem
A Scandinavian-inspired cocktail lounge. Make this your first stop rather than committing to a whole night of venue-hopping. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
The Dandelion
British pub-inspired cooking in Center City. Make this the main event of a daytime date, with enough time to settle in over the meal. Use the restaurant website to confirm brunch hours and the current menu.
STATIC!
A Philadelphia bar with an official social page. Pick a meeting time that gives you room to settle in and talk. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
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