Hipster Hangouts & Dives

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March 12, 2010

March 11, 2010

Looking to experience Philadelphia like a local? Try sipping a few local microbrews (on draft or in a bottle) in some of the city’s most authentic bars and you’ll soon know what Philly is all about.

Relax over beers and great burgers (not to mention everything else on the menu) at Royal Tavern — a South Philly landmark among the gastro-pub sort — while listening to one of the city’s celebrated jukeboxes.

Or head over to the always artistic neighborhood of Northern Liberties (or NoLibs), where Standard Tap, North Third and (a little further north) Johnny Brenda’s will help you find a laid back crowd where good food and great beer share the spotlight.

Featured Attraction

Standard Tap

Widely considered “America’s First Gastropub”

Northern Liberties

A multi-room Northern Liberties gastropub — some say America’s first — that pairs local microbrews with excellent, gourmet pub fare like chicken pies, fried smelts and double burgers.

Bob and Barbara’s

Where Pabst Blue Ribbon embraces Drag More
Royal Tavern

Amazing bar fare and a great jukebox make this a South Philly favorite More
North Third

A great corner spot in Northern Liberties with serious bar food More
National Mechanics

Nostalgic cuisine with a side of humor More
Cantina Los Caballitos

Hip Mexican fare and local brews in South Philly More

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