Four years later, 1TPL is in my top 3 bars in the city. It's got comfortable seating, nice ambiance, excellent cocktails. But what pushes it to the top of my list is the staff. They are hospitality pros. We don't go often, but each time we walk in they welcome us back. I don't know if they recognize us or remember much about us, but they make us feel like they do. We bring friends sometimes, and they are always impressed. They also wonder how often we go out for spendy cocktails if the staff greet us so familiarly! Happy hour is a good option. The snacks are good if you need a little nosh with your drink. read more

Cocktails as good as any top NYC or Philly cocktail place, lower price than most. Diverse balanced cocktail menu covers nice spectrum of cocktails. Bartenders are awesome, warm, nice, fun, down to earth. Ambiance strikes perfect balance between "cool"lounge and chill down to earth hangout. Can't recommend enough. read more

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This was my first stop of many for the night. There is a huge selection of bourbon to choose from and a great menu with some classic cocktails as well as some cool creations. The bartenders were attentive, professional, and full of knowledge of the area. They pay attention to make sure your water glass is full. There is a small snack menu and we ordered the cocktail meatballs, which hit the spot. The atmosphere is a laid back speak easy vibe. The drinks are really good, highly recommended. read more

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One of our favorite cocktail bars in the city! This was our second time here. Both times we have had the friendliest and most helpful bartenders ever. They talked to me and my husband almost the entire time we were there. It was an off night on a Tuesday so not many people there. Which is what my husband loves. Drinks were expertly made with fresh ingredients. They have a cocktail menu, but can also make drinks off the menu if you give them flavors you like they will make a custom drink for you. We love that. Prices were reasonable too. We will be back , next time we're in the area for dinner or something! read more

Always lovely to come here. The atmosphere and service is unmatched, and their old fashioned is the best in the city. Shoutout to Tony, who is always kind and personable. Definitely recommend 1 Tippling Place. read more

We had some friends over this weekend and have a reservation at a Thai restaurant and needed to kill an hour. Someone recommended this place for a drink and here we are. Ambiances - top notch. Reminds me of a NY whiskey bar. Very cozy and semi formal kinda vibe. Mix of couches, sofa chairs and tables. Cocktails. Let's first start with the menu. I think they can get a lot more creative with their cocktail menu. For a place with such an awesome vibe, the munu was rather limited and lacked creativity. The Waldorf - I ordered this one. I thought it was good. The right blend of bourbon, bitters and absinthe. I hate when absinthe overpowers the drink, but this was great Tobacco Rd - very average and more on the sweater side El Diablo - I think this was terrible. Very overpowering on the ginger and has far too much crushed ice. Very disappointing . Overall only the ambiance and my drink gets this place to a 3. There are a lot more better options imo so I doubt I'm coming here again. read more

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A friend brought me here for drinks after a show. This is a beautifully decorated and comfortable space with lots of easy chairs and sofas where you can kick back and enjoy a drink and some small bites. We each got gin-based seasonal drinks that were very good. A wonderful place to pass some time. It gets quite busy on weekends, but we didn't wait long to be seated. read more

Been wanting to check out 1 Tippling Place for a long time now and have to say, I was pretty disappointed. They're going for the speakeasy, old timey vibe, which I get, but everything about this place looks so worn out. Some of the furniture really need to be replaced. The cocktails on the menu do not look fun and could have been cool maybe a decade ago. My husband and I came by for pre-dinner drinks and ordered a couple of cocktails. I had the Bombay Moon which had none of the Masala Chai flavors it advertised. My husband had the El Diablo, and the ginger in it overpowered the entire drink, but he didn't seem to mind it. Overall, the cocktails were strong and not enjoyable. read more

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Chris, Tony, Patrick, and Chi were amazing. Made me feel like a regular when it was my first time at the establishment. Highly recommend the Juschu cocktail if you enjoy tequila. Would highly recommend and will definitely be returning. read more

My friends and I were talking about it how it is hard nowadays to find a cozy place to have cocktails, and have conversations without loud music playing in the background. Well, I think we found our perfect place. This place has couches, tables, and a bar to offer cozy places for hanging out and have music at a good volume that you're not screaming at each other to have a conversation. They're drinks are delicious and the service was attentive! read more

Sad to say that I revisited this place (under duress) after an initial negative experience 6 years ago, only to encounter an even more negative one. 2 friends from New Mexico were in Philly for a whirlwind visit and they insisted on going here. When I told them about my unpleasant initial visit, they both suggested I get over myself and stop depriving myself and them of the joys of Philadelphia. Ummm....okay. We arrived here about 30 minutes after opening. There were no customers at the bar and only 3 small groups seated and drinking. We stood at the entry way and were pointedly ignored for 10 minutes. We got the very broad hint and left. As we headed towards what I knew would be a satisfying happy hour at Veda, I asked my 2 visiting friends just exactly who was being deprived of the "joys" of Philadelphia. No answer. Hey 1 Tippling Place-fool me once, shame on you. Twice? You'll never see my face or money again. The passage of time has not been kind to this faux speakeasy. It needs a deep cleaning-upholstery, drapes, carpeting-and some new paint along with a staff attitude adjustment and a course in courtesy-for starters. P.S.-Both my visitors apologized to me before they left. read more

We were excited to finally be in the area when 1 Tippling Place was open! We couldn't resist stopping in for a cocktail (or 2)! The space is really cute and cozy, and the staff is super friendly! We stopped in fairly early on a slower night (Tuesdays), but it still started to pick up by the time we left. We sat at the bar and were really impressed by their extensive whisky/whiskey selection. Any time you see such an offering in PA, you know the establishment has put in the work to procure their spirits! I was really excited, but also completely overwhelmed, so I just stuck with cocktails. My wife and I both ordered an Old Fashioned to start. I went with a rye, and she went with bourbon. They use solid options for their well whiskeys, but you can sub in any other whiskey (at a cost, obviously). Both were wonderful! I followed with a "Wall Street," which was a Manhattan, made with their own barrel of Knob Creek rye, house vermouth, bitters. Also very good! Overall, we were sad that it took so long for us to stop in after 3 years of living in Philly, but we're glad we finally made the trip. Between the amazing whiskey/whisky options, the solid cocktail menu, the cozy space, and wonderful staff, there's no doubt we'll be back soon to imbibe! Cheers! read more

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We found ourselves a block away on a Thursday night, so why not try this place I never heard of. My wife had it on her list, so we made a quick walk. Like a fool, I couldn't quite get in at first, looking at a sign on a wall and looking at a locked door. Then my wife says, it's right here. Oops... We get in and this is the first place to card us and check our vaccination cards, to ensure the names match up. We were told to sit anywhere and walked past a lot of sofas to get to the bar. A menu was already at our spot and I ordered the penicillin. Scotch, with ginger, honey, lemon. A smile, prettier than on our wedding day, crept onto my wife's face as she prepared to "customize" an order since she saw on Yelp you could do that. The bartender was incredibly friendly and said he'd try to do anything he could. He asked her precise questions about her flavor profile and said he had an idea. Soon our drinks were made and brought over to us. When at cocktail bars with mixologists, I prefer to sit at the bar, to watch the masters create. I took one sip of my drink and fell in love. May I just recommend if you really enjoy ginger, to order a ginger drink from here? It's among the best I've ever had. Chris, one of our cocktail creators, explained their process of juicing the ginger, rather than boiling. Being someone who boils ginger, I contemplated whether I should purchase a specific juicer to make this... My wife laughed and said she knows what she is getting me for my birthday... Ordering two more rounds of drinks, we were then presented with the bill at 10:00 PM. That's when they close, but we were going to request the check anyways. We'll be back and this place will be added into the rotation. We don't make it out this way as often, but a solid ending to our evening... read more

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Feels like a movie set as in "fake". Too many spot lights and floating windows and fake walls trying to add some character to the open room, i honestly kept looking for the hidden camera because I thought this bar was built for some hidden reality tv show. Stools and misc leather chairs in the front that feel like a Living room with a bar and 4 high tops in the back, and a builtin sofa at the very back Drinks are "craft cocktails" but other than the excessive shaking of the shakers, theres no craft at al to the drinks My paloma had no salt on the glass, used fresh grapefruit juice and orange peel garnish...it was dessert level sweet with no tequila flavor. the three other cocktails we tried were just as disappointing. Started with the baked brie appetizer. Small puck of brie is covered in fig jam then wrapped in philo dough and baked, then served with a side of yellow mustard and crackers...so many things wrong with this dish! #1 wjere the bread. #2. The fog jam is too sweet after being baked, and it infises with the brie as it melts...there should be a bright fresh berry ontop of the philo crust after it bakes to offer contrast to the bries sweetness...overall, way too sweetafter a few disappointing rounds of overpriced "craft cocktails" Nd a bad app, we cut our losses and left. Will def. ot come back here. read more

1 Tippling Place was the third stop on our Philly bar crawl, and the staff graciously accommodated our large group. The space has dim golden lighting, aged oak furniture, and walls lined with portraits in heavy ornate frames. The ambiance of a traditional English pub encourages a slow, deliberate pace--perfect for savoring a pint of real ale while lost in thought or conversation. The space feels inviting and contemplative, where quiet conversations about literature or philosophy could unfold. read more

Excellent craft cocktails and service! The atmosphere was perfect for an intimate gathering.

Strangest thing about Philly - there's no standing room around bars. If there's no seats available, they don't let you sit. Or maybe that's just 1 Tippling. I came here to wait after putting my name down at Ranstead for 2 seats at the bar, walked up to the bar, and was rudely told by the bartender that were no seats available and to go somewhere else. Two patrons at the bar told me they were leaving and I could have their seats and he said "actually there's people in front of you". They told me not to listen to him and I could have their seats, because he had sent everyone else away in the same manner, and there was no one else. So, I stood and chatted with them for 10-15 minutes, and when they left, I took their seats and he seemed to have no problem with it. From there, everything was fine. The cocktails were okay (not one of the best old fashioned's I've had) and there was no more rudeness, so I still left a 20% tip on 3 drinks. The place itself is very charming and cute - I loved the vibe - cozy yet hip. Were it not for that initial encounter I'd definitely give it 4 stars, but given the rudeness level I just can't. read more

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Came here after waiting a very long time at Ranstead Room on the waitlist (we finally gave up and checked out this cocktail bar instead)! We were seated automatically at 1 Tippling Place and we are so glad we ended up here instead. The atmosphere was very stylish, and our server was helpful and attentive. All of the drinks are made with housemade syrups! I tried the Dragon's Tear and the Lavender 75. The Dragon's Tear was very sweet for me (a bit too much honey for my taste), but still tasted fresh! I LOVED the Lavender 75, it was refreshing and light! read more

The cocktails here are soo delicious. They have a small menu but allow you to customize your drinks. I tried a strawberry Moscow mule which tasted like it had fresh pressed ginger with a nice kick! It also came with a little ginger candy on top. I also tried this lavender gin drink and Blackmail which is a blackberry gin cocktail. All delicious! My favorite was probably the mule and second favorite was Blackmail. read more

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Went here for drinks with the girls and I will say the ambience is def giving vintage and nyc vibe. I honestly didn't know this place existed. The music was good but over powered by people talking. The seating is set up kinda weird with couches and chairs in little sections but it gives an intimated cocktails in the living room vibe and I like that. Customer service was not that great. We kept having to search for the waiter and I don't think it was that busy. The drinks itself were subpar. I think the drink menu was very limited didn't have much variety of alcohol so I ordered off menu and while they said they could make it, it was not great. And for the price point of these drinks I expect them to be strong and it was just not worth it. This place is great for a day night and the ambience but for the price the drinks and service could use improvement. The drinks read more

Great spot! (Somewhat) hidden hole in the ground cocktail bar! Some of my friends call it a speakeasy, but it's not truly hidden. The drinks here are amazing and it's a grea0t place to go on a date. The environment is really cozy and antique. Be warned, it can get somewhat crowded. I recommend just trying everything on the menu over multiple visits; so far, their Old Fashioned is a solid choice and their Penicillin is also pretty good. read more

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came by for drinks before dinner and had a great time! inside is super cozy and drinks were delicious. the bartenders were also very fun to talk to will def be back again! read more

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Came here on a Saturday around 5PM, so not quite busy yet, but filled up fast. Ordered 2 drinks before heading out to dinner. Both drinks were perfectly crafted, and tasted amazing. Can't get drinks like this in the suburbs. I will come back again and again. read more

Came here for drinks on a Saturday night. I ordered the Mexican Strawberry. It tasted okay only because I felt like I was mainly drinking cucumber water. The ambiance was nice. Service was good. It can get busy here. read more

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Highly recommend for a cozy yet chic night cap. While my espresso martini lacked three beans, and my luck is at risk, it was probably the best one I've ever had. The old fashioned was also delectable. Don't come hungry as the snacks are limited. read more

The place was so nice and chic. Our bartender was super nice and attentive. It was not loud so you could talk to other people. Additionally, they seemed to have wide selection of liquors. Many I have not heard of before. Again, I'm not a big drinker. My boyfriend and I enjoyed our drinks very much so. Overall, nice experience. read more

Having used to go to the Row Zone upstairs pre-pandemic we were always curious about this place. But we never made it in. I suppose that was a miss because this is truly a great spot and we will definitely be back. It's a very cute space with an amazing whiskey selection. I guess I didn't expect the volume that they had as I didn't think it was a whiskey bar, per se. It certainly could pass as one, though. They had a standard list of drinks but there were plenty of other drinks that they can make as well (I went for an old fashioned and a Negroni, and maybe a gin and tonic - it was my anniversary so I had a few cocktails). The staff was so friendly. Like some of the best personalities and service (seems like we have had some good fortune these days as we have had a lot of great service the last few times we have ventured out somewhere which is less frequent these days). I love how intimate some of the seating can be while at the same time, you can also be very social. We sat at the bar and actually met another nice couple who was also celebrating their anniversary. If we wanted something more private, the couches would have been a great option. We will be back soon. I can only imagine when things "normalize" (whatever that may look like), it will be even better. read more

I LOVE this spot. Great cocktails in the most beautifully constructed homey space. We parked ourselves on over stuffed chairs and a comfy couch with throw pillows, ordered brandy alexanders and amidst jazz music and low lighting we had great conversation and balanced cocktails. This place is a lot of what is right with the city of Philadelphia. read more

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I visited 1 Tippling for the first time this past Saturday as a part of my sister's bachelorette party. We made a reservation in advance and got a cozy seat by the window as soon as we arrived. Most of the space is taken up by couches and armchairs, so it feels very loungy (but also a little bit like an English sitting room). are bar seats and at least a couple of tables as well. I ordered the Mexican strawberry, and others in the group got the Lavender 75 and a whisky and eggwhite drink (there's a name for this; I just don't know it ). They were all tasty and pretty strong, so I definitely felt a lil buzz going. I believe they used to serve food, but it's unclear if they still do. The menus they gave us didn't have food on them--just a couple of drinks. Though they happily made my sister something off menu. I'm sure if you ask they can make something to your taste. It's pretty chilly inside so just bring a sweater (/blanket for the couch?!) read more

A bit overhyped. It's a cozy atmosphere if you can be seated at the bar or lounge chairs but the high tops are a likely option given how busy they get. Drinks are quality but a little pricy. Service was friendly and helpful. They did forget our drinks at one point but I think it was just an off moment. Apparently they offer snacks but no snack menu was shown Curious to try Ranstead to compare. read more

Such a cute little spot you can relax and drink! Visited this place after eating and it's the perfect little place to drink. Their cocktails were amazing! We tried almost all of them- my favorites were some type of lavender drink and the punch drink that came in the little tea cup. The waitress was great at recommending the drinks and always checking up on us. Would definitely come again! read more

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I love this cutie patootie little cocktail place! Such a quaint, cozy little vibe. And the drinks are great! I had the Blackmail: rum, lime, honey, blackberry, & champagne, while my friend had the Mexican Strawberry: tequila, lime, cucumber, mint, strawberry. The only offered two hor d'oeurves while we were there and they were a bitttt lame, so I hope to see them grow that menu a bit! read more

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Stopped by for happy hour on Thursday night. At 6pm we got a seat for 4 without any difficulty. The atmosphere was great, dark lighting, art on the wall and large comfy chairs and couches. The drinks were well crafted and pretty strong. My one complaint about this place is that the service is slow, so be prepared to stay for a while! read more

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Really nice ambience with delicious drinks. We had the mexican strawberry which almost tastes like candy and blackmail which is a delicious fruity treat. read more

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1 Tippling Place has top notch service and a top notch ambiance. The setting is very intimate, with lounging chairs in the front and high tops in the back. If you come during the week you will likely have your choice of seating without much issue. However, if you come during the weekend, don't be surprised if there's no room. That said, every time I've come here I've been seated because the staff will do everything in their power to accommodate you. I have never received anything less than excellent service at Tippling. As for the actual drinks, I've honestly only *loved* one drink I've ordered from here, and that's the Penicillin. Everything else I've ordered has just been okay, with only the Mexican Strawberry coming close to the Penicillin. That said, the Penicillin is SO GOOD, and definitely good enough to make me a frequent visitor. As an aside, the bar will also make mocktails if you're not feeling alcohol, and the mocktails are very reasonably priced (a virgin Moscow mule will run you $4.50) and quite good. A few extra notes: 1) there is a happy hour, though I personally don't think it's anything special...just a few dollars off select drinks 2) if you can avoid it, do NOT order food here. They are called snacks for a reason---if your intention is to satiate your hunger, you will be very disappointed. A friend and I once ordered the baked parmesan and artichoke casserole, and it was literally a small dish (smaller than the cap of a peanut butter jar) and 5 crackers. Eat dinner beforehand or afterwards and come to Tippling just for the drinks. read more

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Ambiance is cool, server was nice but we ordered old fashioned's but with Whistle Pig and they whacked us at $37 a cocktail! I realize that it's premium, but we usually don't even pay that much in Manhattan. We paid less for dinner at Parc. The drinks on the menu were must cheaper - $17. read more

Big fan of 1 Tippling Place! I'm a fancy cocktail guy. There are a plenty of options in the city if you know where to look. They all have some attributes in common: drinks are $10-$15 each, heavy on the liquor, high on the flavor. The atmosphere also has standards, for example no standing and the requirement that you dress like you belong. Therefore, it should be no surprise that Tipping Place has all of these. So what exactly has me giving Tippling a "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" rating? Unlike some of the other cocktail bars in the city, you can actually come in and look around instead of waiting in line outside. May not seem like much, but it is nice in the winter and means you can be late to meeting up with friends without feeling like you're holding them back from grabbing a drink. Another little thing, I like their seats. Yes, some of the old timy furniture could use an update, but they are damn comfortable. The drinks are fancy and I like them regardless of how they make me look (with the occasional 'girly' glass in front of me). I like how Tippling has a regular menu along with Special/Seasonal drinks. It is nice to find your old favorite once in a while. Beyond that, service is reasonable and location is convenient. Check them out! read more

1 Tippling Place is a friendly space. Since it's a speakeasy, it's a bit hidden along Chestnut Street. I had no trouble finding it for my initial visit, but walked right on by the second time. Once you walk in, there's a splattering of couches and seats for groups, high tops (good for smaller groups) and the bar itself. The wall art is nothing if not eclectic and is accentuated by the signature zebra-head. It's a pretty great place -- by far, the most welcoming of all the speakeasy establishments I've visited in Philly. For drinks, I can only speak to the quality of the gin section, as that's my liquor of choice for cocktails when I'm out. I had the Lavender 75 and the Eastside and both were great. I would order either of them again in the future. read more

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The best thing about this place is that there is no happy hour. Chris and Tony are the best bartenders that I could ever ever ever need it. The hospitality skills are off the chain. This is more so of a lounge than it is a place to eat communicate with other people complete strangers especially if you sit at the bar. I made a lot of connections in here. So come on down take a picture with the pirate in the back she's pretty and have a good time. read more

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For some reason, I am incapable of retaining the name of this place in my hippocampus. I had to look it up about 12 times prior to arrival to ensure I was heading in the right direction. When I did arrive, I walked right by bc it looks like it's either closed or the kind of place you enter but don't leave. I did enter, and as you can tell by the fact that I'm writing this review, also was able to leave. This place is actually the fucking shit. The decor is really cool and interesting. I had a zebra head in my peripheral vision during the evening. which was an unusual experience. There's a painting on the wall that I would LOVE to have in my apartment and I actually think is more appropriate in my apartment but last I checked stealing is illegal and I don't think I could've fit it in my clutch and also my Mom would've been mad at me. Menu has a bunch of cocktails interesting in a comparable fashion as the decor. I was really struggling with multiple choices that were rather intriguing. I ultimately went with this one that was extremely minty. As someone who loves mint, I really enjoyed it but I can see how it might overwhelm most people. The appearance was also very instagrammable however lighting was prohibitive. I actually said multiple times how much I loved this place and then felt the redundancy required an apology. Bottom line is that you need to come to this place. It's perfect for a date or to bring a few platonic friends, or a few platonic friends and a few dates, or whatever combo fits your situation. read more