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12 Steps Down
A straight-up subterranean pub
A dozen stairs below ground, this drinkers’ pub inhabits the northern tip of the Italian Market. Three beers on tap—one microbrew, one big-name, one low-priced—and a rock-stocked jukebox aim to please patrons on all types of budgets.
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2nd Street Brewhouse
Stay awhile on Two Street
Mom-and-pop tap houses abound down on Two Street, so the Brewhouse decided to do something a little different — its comfy-chair feel encourages drinkers to stay awhile and taste through their always-rotating selection of a dozen drafts.
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700 Club
Local bar by day, dance club by night
Good music, good beer and good times abound at this bi-level spot, which looks like a club built inside a house (because that’s exactly what it is).
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Abyssinia Restaurant & Bar
Favorite spot for signature Ethopian cuisine
Abyssinia is a long-time favorite of Spruce Hill residents fond of the singular spices and textures of Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. Abyssinia cooks up savory and authentic Ethiopian cuisine in a neighborhood packed with African dining destinations. The native Tusker Lager beer complements tasty vegetarian and meat-based entrees served on traditional injera bread.
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Adobe Cafe
Southwestern supping in South Philly
This Southwest-style, vegetarian-friendly abode features house-made sangria, generous happy hour specials and karaoke every Saturday night. Sports enthusiasts practically get a front-row seat to the game from any spot at the U-shaped bar.
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Atlantis: The Lost Bar
A brewer’s beer bar
Situated just a few feet from the popular Philadelphia Brewing Co., Lost Bar is not officially affiliated with the makers of Kenzinger, but they sure as heck have the freshest draft selection you’ll ever find. Yes, it’s a place for shots and pints, but they’re also known for their next-level Bloody Marys available on weekends.
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Barcade
Bring quarters for a good time
Combine a sizable craft beer list with more than 40 25-cent classic arcade games, and the result is Barcade. Based on locations in Brooklyn and Jersey City, the bar-arcade combo also offers up a generous menu and outdoor space—for those who can tear themselves away from Tetris or Donkey Kong.
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Black Vulture Gallery
Custom tattoo studio and gallery
Pulling double duty as a gallery and a tattoo parlor, Black Vulture’s four staffed artists are game for ink requests ranging from the traditional to the out-there.
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Bob and Barbara’s
Where Pabst Blue Ribbon embraces Drag
If you want the perfect dive bar plus a racially diverse, gay and straight crowd, welcome Bob and Barbara’s.
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Cantina Los Caballitos
Hip Mexican fare and local brews in South Philly
Part restaurant, part bar, Cantina draws a pretty diverse and eclectic clientele. Longtime locals mix with neighborhood newbies… and even folk from Center City make their way this far south to experience the food and fun at Cantina.
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Parc Restaurant
Square 1682
Distrito
Pat’s King of Steaks
