One of the best places in Philadelphia for good vibes. Good atmosphere…read more Malek one of the best bartenders I know in town Best old fashion I drink thank you amigo

This spot isn't my scene, but it's super fun and a cool vibe. The bank vibe goes out the window on…read morethe weekends when it turns into a full club space. More of a college aged crowd with some seating areas in the middle but the main dance floor is truly giving club - which is fun, if that's your style! The music is good and the bartenders are on it!

We had a large party (6).the attendant at door, got us in quickly, on a Saturday night!…read more We enjoyed exploring the vast drink menu. The visit was a great experience.

Next of Kin is a special vibe. It's got the energy of a neighborhood dive with the aesthetic and…read moremixology prowess of a swanky cocktail haven. It is intimate, friendly, down-to-earth, and totally unique. I don't visit Philly as often as I'd like (I live in NYC but grew up here) and while I'm always keeping up with dining scene, it's rare and thus special when I get to put a space to the name, so the speak. Next of Kin has a quirky, playful, impressively creative menu with drinks that are memorable. We came here at around 10:30pm on a Saturday night after dinner. There was a bit of a line outside which moved slowly, but we were given cute champagne jello shot things for our patience which were delightful and a fun little preview of what to expect on the inside. The seating options consist of tables, bar, and what I believe they call "love pods", all of which are beautifully designed. We were seated at the bar, which is our preference anyway. I always like chatting with the bartenders and hearing about the craft, and it is particularly enjoyable when they're as friendly and generous as the folks who work here. We were talking to them about some of their infusions and they let us try a taste of the coconut mezcal and the bruleed banana infused rum and both were unreal on their own. We ended up getting the Coco Bello (coconut mezcal, apertif, aromatized wine) which is a white negroni variation and the Swamp Thang (green chartreuse, herbal liqueur, pineapple and poblano tepache), which was served in some particularly memorable glassware (pictured). Both drinks were exceptional and complex, the former more sophisticated and the latter wacky and wholly unique.

I came here on a rainy day after attending mass at a nearby church. The ambiance was very charming…read moreand beautiful inside. It is inside an office building and the entrance is off to the side of that main office entrance. Service was prompt and I got my food out very quickly. I had the quinoa bowl which was really good and not too pricey. The bowl had a perfect balance, especially if you mix the cream cheese around. If I was walking around the area, I would come back here again. This seems to be a more local spot compared to the heavily touristy restaurants right on Rittenhouse Square nearby.

Get your yourself a bridal party that orders all steak and eggs right before a wedding…read more It was some of our first time eating scrapple too. Memories were made. Only major drawback is the size of the space, so get comfy real quick

Pretty mellow bar but had my favorite cocktail of my Philly visit here…read more Highlights: - Scoreboard Motherphocker: Sounds crazy but it was delicious. Served in a bowl with straws that looked like chopsticks. Ingredients were gin, Cointreau, scorched stock syrup, and pho tincture.. Mild savory flavor and refreshing with ice cubes. So good. 5 stars Midlights: - Rest of the drinks tasted ok but appreciated the creativity - Atmosphere: nondescript lower level with bar Lowlights: - Don't see the pho drink on the website now so may be seasonal

Love this place. Lovely interior, not loud, very classy. Wish people would mingle more - it's more…read moreof a date night place, although they do have a long cocktail bar. Very medicinal sage fennel juniper mocktail. Outrageously good Scoreboard Motherphocker, which promises to taste like Pho, and holy cow it does - I'd thought it would be gimmicky, but it was gorgeous. I have no idea if it's vegan. One very minor demerit is that the ice cubes therein were small, which was for appearance, but led it to getting a little diluted as the night wore on.

Popular cocktail spot with limited seating and a moody dark ambiance. Bar staff are good at…read morerecommendations for drinks and are also welcoming and chatty. Their menu has a few light bites to snack on but the main focus is the cocktails. Definitely a pricier, fancy spot for a nice occasion or just a memorable cocktail. Hanoi ski club is quite interesting - mix of gin, pandan, green chartreuse, vermouth, and cacao. The combo of flavor from floral, herbal, and earthy sweet was great. This works really well and if you like all those flavors individually, this one is great. Also tried the Chibiusa which was a much more straightforward sweeter drink. Usually very busy due to limited seats, but worth trying to get a spot if there is room available to try their cocktail menu. Thanks

Loved everything about this cocktail bar, but I wish it was bigger. The ambiance is dark and…read moreintimate and the crafted cocktails are unique. My friends and I were ranting about life and the bartender offered us a free glass of prosecco! I guess she could tell we needed it lol. One of my favorite low key places to have a drink. The caviar bumps are a reasonable price too.

Vegan tapas?! I didn't miss the meat at all…read more Our favorites were the croquettes, Korean tofu, and empanadas. So so delicious! Drinks are really where it's at. Our server recommended the red light district - so so good. Our server was so wonderful! She was super patient with us and didn't ever rush. The restaurant is quite dark and moody with mostly candle light (even the restroom). I can see why this is great for date night!

Such an amazing place!! Others in the party were not vegan andn they loved it as well. The tables…read moreare pretty close together though still love the atmosphere. The bartenders really know what they are doing here. The drink menu is really unique and all of the drinks are stellar. Loved their twist on an espresso martini. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share. We ordered the triple cooked fries, empanada, white bean hummus, korean tofu, and lamb kofta. The fries were definitely one of our favorites!!

The Library Bar is one of my favorite places to drop into when I'm in the Rittenhouse area. Located…read morein the hotel lobby, the place is serving up tasty cocktails with an intimate ambiance. It's not usual for me to request the group pop in if we're just walking by. The bevs are always on point and the bar tenders have extensive knowledge on the menu and just overall mixology. Not uncommon for me to ask the staff to "surprise me" with something. Speaking of staff, they are super friendly, consummate professionals and generally just a good time. Lastly, I think this place is a great place to meet people. I always seem to meet fun and interesting people while sitting at the bar.

I came across town with a friend to visit. Located in the Rittenhouse hotel, Library Bar serves you…read morethe library feel. Mainly a two room bar with an extension into the walkway, warm lighting, deep colors, shelves of books, cozy chairs. It's a nice place to catch up on reading or meeting friends for a drink. They have a small list of food items and a larger selection of drinks. They were out of the oysters so we just stuck to drinks. We weren't offered the complimentary olives even though two other tables were, that was noticeable. Otherwise staff were attentive and the drinks were very good.

ADORABLE spot, with so many things going on. I'm not sure how much writer's block it'll cure, but…read morethe drinks are surely delicious and the bartenders very knowledgeable. The music is loud enough that you don't hear what someone at the next table over is saying, but not so loud that you can't hear your date talking. For me, the drinks on the menu are all a bit too sweet, so if you ask the bartenders to make you any kind of classic cocktail, they've got you covered. My martini with a twist was perfectly made, and the glass chilled down with ice and water before a drop of booze hit my glass. Our bartender was a master of his craft. We had a blast sitting around, having drinks, and chatting back and forth. Give this place a shot, it's adorable.

I came here with some friends after dinner one night because we are total book nerds and thought…read morethis was a fun way to cap off an evening. We had a great time; I was disappointed the books are wallpaper and not real books but we still enjoyed the overall vibe. In our experience, we waited downstairs to be seated upstairs. We sat overlooking the man floor, the bar is up there so that made it easy. It's a cute spot; I'd visit again.

Omg great drinks BUT The service was glacial…read more Make the drinks faster * Great use of space

Tasting room with some great bartenders serving some unique drinks with a variety of interesting…read moreingredients. There is a long bar with many seats, and a bunch of tables in the back section. You can bring in outside food as well. Menu has seasonal and classic cocktails, various whiskeys, and flights. Tried the Penitent Regret - pineapple rum, spiced pear, lemon, spiced bitters, and nutmeg. Very great tasting heavy on the fruit flavors but not overly sweet. Quite refreshing. Great spot, thanks.

Cozy decor and nice location off of Spring Garden near Northern Liberties…read more Not impressed by the food here. Maybe it was an off night? However, I ordered a cheeseburger. It came with fries. To my disappointment the cheeseburger was luke warm. Not at all that good. The fries looked like what you may see at the bottom of the fryer basket. Also not ideal. The service was adequate. Not very friendly or accommodating. The staff did not appear to be enjoying working. No smiles or upbeat vibes. Not going back. Very disappointed.

Still a fan…read more Neighboring restaurants have come and gone, but Poison Heart is still there. Happy hour is good. Go just after a Union Tranfser show starts, and you might get the bar to yourself until the next wave of guests arrives. Food is solid. They have guests/pop-ups from time to time and those are usually fun. It's good for an intimate date night or a casual hang with friends.