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Navigating where to watch the big summer 2026 sporting events can feel like homework, right?
It doesn’t have to be.
Everyone knows Philadelphia boasts one of the most robust bar cultures in the world. From neighborhood dives with attytood to corner taverns filled with soccer hooligans, there is a comfy stool waiting for you in the City of Brotherly Love.
Consider this your handy guide to exploring Philly’s late-night bar scene, including all the places approved for special permits allowing them to stay open until 4 a.m. through July 20, 2026.
Start your morning at a no-frills watering hole — we see you, Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar and Grumpy’s Tavern — and end your day at a late-night dance party, maybe under the glowing disco ball at Dolphin Tavern.
Additionally, there are several bars opening early for game-day viewing. For example, Lion Sports Bar shows every single match of the FIFA World Cup 26 tournament and opens one hour prior to kickoffs. (For more on watch parties, peep our guide on Where to Watch FIFA World Cup 26.)
Read on for a guide on which bars are open until 4 a.m. through July. As always, check an establishment’s website or social media to confirm operating hours.
Open Monday – Sunday | 11 a.m. – 4 a.m.
Good for: After-work drinks and Phillies games
Don’t miss: Thanksgiving Every Day. It’s the sandwich you never knew you needed: turkey, homemade stuffing, cranberry sauce.
Where: 1518 Bar & Grill, 1518 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Friday | 6 a.m. – 4 a.m.
Open Saturday & Sunday | 7 a.m. – 4 a.m.
Vibe: Homer Simpson’s office, only with TVs and 75-foot ceilings (think: adult playground)
Know before you go: Walk-ins are welcome, but members receive priority bookings.
Where: Ballers Philadelphia, 1325 N. Beach Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Thursday | 2 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Open Friday – Sunday | 12 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Good for: Adults who don’t ever want to grow up
Don’t miss: Rocky, the original pinball game from 1982
Where: Barcade, 1326 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Friday | 11:30 a.m. – 4 a.m.
Open Saturday & Sunday | 12 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Vibe: German beer hall meets craft brewpub
Know before you go: You can pour your own beer from an iPad wall.
Where: Brü Craft & Wurst, 1318 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Wednesday – Friday | 5 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Open Saturday & Sunday | 10:30 a.m. – 4 a.m.
Vibe: Like strolling Le Marais during Paris Fashion Week
Know before you go: Celine encourages all guests to tag them when taking photos. They post the best ones on Instagram.
Where: Céline Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, 1224 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Tuesday – Saturday | 4 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Good for: Pool sharks and Marty Supreme hopefuls
Don’t miss: A jazz show, especially jam sessions with Dave Thaker
Where: Cellar Dog, 258 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Friday & Saturday | 9 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Vibe: McDonald’s PlayPlace for adults
Know before you go: You must take off your shoes before jumping in the ball pit!
Where: Concourse Dance Bar, 1635 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Friday & Saturday | 6 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Good for: A never-ending birthday party, trapped in a funhouse
Don’t miss: Ask your bartender about purchasing a funfetti cake!
Where: Confetti, 116 S. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Friday | 12 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Open Saturday & Sunday | 11 a.m. – 4 a.m.
Vibe: The place your pooch would pick if dogs could talk
Know before you go: Mainstay Independent brews housemade suds on-site.
Where: Craft Hall, 901 N. Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Good for: Boogie Nights and Citywide Specials
Don’t miss: A shiny, whizzing disco ball that dates back to the 1950s
Where: Dolphin Tavern, 1539 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Thursday | 4 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Vibe: Your buddy’s attic, or wherever you used to sneak Doritos and play video games
Know before you go: They call it “The Lab” because their brewers like to experiment with unorthodox styles.
Where: Evil Genius Beer Company, 1727 N. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Thursday – Saturday | 6 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Open Sunday | 12 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Good for: Anyone and everyone who likes to color outside the lines
Don’t miss: Drag brunch, every Sunday — and the pop-up circus performers who swing from chandeliers
Where: Fabrika, 1108 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Open Saturday & Sunday | 10 a.m. – 4 a.m.
Vibe: The next best thing to kissing the Blarney Stone!
Know before you go: They take soccer seriously here, so make sure you grab your favorite side’s scarf.
Where: Fado Irish Pub, 1500 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Friday | 5 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Good for: Fancy date nights and favorable first impressions
Don’t miss: Smoke & Mirrors, a bourbon cocktail served with smoking wood chips
Where: Frame, 222 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Wednesday – Sunday | 4 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Vibe: Something straight out of a David Bowie music video
Know before you go: Franky Bradley’s and B. West are two different venues, with the latter serving up glitter on the dance floor.
Where: Franky Bradley's and B.West, 1320 Chancellor Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Sunday | 5 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Good for: Al Capone
Don’t miss: Any cocktail on the menu, including the One Hitter Quitter, made with rye, mezcal, chocolate, sugar cane and lemon
Where: The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company, 1711 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Thursday | 6 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Open Friday & Saturday | 5:30 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Good for: Anyone who needs a good laugh or enjoys a funny dad joke
Don’t miss: A comedy show! Helium attracts some of the country’s top stand-up comedians, from Sheryl Underwood to Colin Quinn.
Where: Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Sunday | 12 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Vibe: Catalina Wine Mixer meets Eagles tailgate party
Know before you go: This is the largest restaurant in Philly, with three levels, five bars, seven event spaces and waterfront views.
Where: Liberty Point, 211 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
Open 24/7
Good for: Listening to live music while waiting out post-game traffic at the Sports Complex
Don’t miss: The Prime Rib’s cocktail lounge for live entertainment
Where: Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, 900 Packer Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Friday | 4 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Vibe: A sports bar that summers in South Beach.
Know before you go: Impromptu dance parties are known to break out. Listen for Michael Jackson and Justin Bieber — and bring $5 for the cover.
Where: Lucy’s, 1720 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Vibe: This is where the Great Gatsby would hang out.
Know before you go: There is a strict “smart-casual” dress code, although they are relaxing it for soccer fans to wear jerseys.
Where: Midnight & The Wicked, 1500 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA
Good for: Sunset views and summer Crushes — the vodka-based cocktails, that is!
Don’t miss: Live music, every Thursday
Where: Morgan's Pier, 221 N. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Sunday | 4 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Good for: An indulgent trip to the Greek Isles (without the passport)
Don’t miss: The Mona Mermaids, costumed dancers and entertainers
Where: Mona, 1308 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Sunday | 11:30 a.m. – 4 a.m.
Vibe: Feels like a Sopranos-style pizza party on the corner stoop
Know before you go: Get there early because their award-winning Roman al taglio-style pies routinely sell out.
Where: Pizzata Pizzeria & Birreria, 1700 Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Vibe: If The Dude grew up in South Philly …
Know before you go: South Bowl is cash-only for bowling games and shoe rentals. They also have arcades and batting cages.
Where: South Bowl, 19 E. Oregon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Good for: Fans of the movie Coco, or anyone who wants to travel to the Land of the Dead
Don’t miss: Happy Hour, every day from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Sueño, 114 S. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Thursday | 8 p.m. – 4 a.m. (varies by event)
Open Friday & Saturday | 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. (varies by event)
Good for: Underground ravers and up-and-coming DJs
Don’t miss: Table service, two upstairs and three downstairs
Where: The Barbary, 951 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Good for: City dwellers without backyards
Don’t miss: This seasonal beer garden delivers on summer cookout food, like the Backyard Box. Check Instagram for operating dates.
Where: Uptown Beer Garden, 1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
Open Tuesday – Saturday | 6 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Vibe: The rap basement where B-Rabbit out-battled Papa Doc
Know before you go: Tickets are sold online only and shows sell out.
Where: Warehouse on Watts, 923 N. Watts Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Wednesday – Sunday | 5 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Good for: Friends of Dorothy and anyone who loves Lady Gaga
Don’t miss: Take a short walk over to the new Philly Pride Visitor Center!
Where: Woody's, 202 S. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Vibe: If the karaoke scene from Lost In Translation was set in Philly
Know before you go: Reserve your private karaoke room at least 24 hours in advance to guarantee availability.
Where: Yakitori Boy, 211 N. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Thursday | 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Open Friday – Sunday | 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: 12 Steps Down, 831 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Sunday | 12:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Atlantis: The Lost Bar, 2442 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Sunday | 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: BAR Philadelphia, 1309 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Sunday | 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Bob & Barbara's Lounge, 1509 South Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday | 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Open Thursday & Friday | 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Open Saturday & Sunday | 12 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: Bomb Bomb Bar, 1026 Wolf Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday & Sunday | 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Open Tuesday – Saturday | 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Con Murphy's Irish Pub, 1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday & Tuesday | 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Open Wednesday – Sunday | 1 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Dirty Franks, 347 S. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Wednesday | 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Open Thursday – Sunday | 12 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Drinker's Pub, 1903 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday | 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Open Tuesday – Thursday | 2 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Open Friday – Sunday | 12 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: El Bar, 1356 N. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA
Where: ERA, 2743 Poplar Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Sunday | 12 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Fergie's Pub, 1214 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA
Where: Fishtown Tavern, 1301 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Where: Fountain Porter, 1601 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Friday | 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Open Saturday & Sunday | 12 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Garage Rittenhouse, 1501 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA
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Where: Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen, 126 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Sunday | 11:30 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Good Dog Bar, 224 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Friday | 3 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Green Room, 1940 Green Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Sunday | 10 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Grumpy's Tavern, 1525 S. 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Friday | 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Open Saturday & Sunday | 10:30 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Jose Pistola's, 263 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Sunday | 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Johnny Brenda's, 1201 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Open Saturday & Sunday | 10 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Khyber Pass Pub, 56 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Where: Kite & Key, 1836 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Saturday | 3 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Open Sunday | 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Kostas Bar Restaurant, 15 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Where: Krupa's Tavern, 2701 Brown Street, Philadelphia, PA
Where: Les & Doreen's Happy Tap, 1301 E. Susquehanna Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Where: Locust Rendezvous, 1415 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Friday | 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Lucky 13 Pub, 1820 S. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Friday | 12 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Open Saturday & Sunday | 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: McCrossen's Tavern, 529 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Where: McGillin's Olde Ale House, 1310 Drury Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Sunday | 8 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Michael's Place, 1142 Mifflin Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Friday | 7 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: MilkBoy Philadelphia, 1100 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Saturday | 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Open Sunday | 12 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Where: Moriarty's Restaurant, 1116 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Thursday | 1 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Open Friday – Sunday | 12:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Murph's Bar, 202 E. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Where: New Wave Cafe, 784 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Saturday & Sunday | 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: O'Neals Pub, 611 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Where: Oscar's Tavern, 1524 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Sunday | 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: Otto's Taproom & Grille, 1216 N. 29th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Where: Pistolas Del Sur, 1934 Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Saturday | 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Open Sunday | 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: The Pub on Passyunk East, 1501 Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Saturday | 7 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Open Sunday | 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Ray's 'Happy Birthday' Bar, 1200 Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Where: Royal Tavern, 937 Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Where: Saint Lazarus Bar, 102 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Friday | 11:30 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Open Saturday – Sunday | 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Sancho Pistola's, 19 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Open Wednesday – Sunday | 12 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Sassafras, 48 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday – Sunday | 3 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Smokey Joe's, 210 S. 40th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Where: Triangle Tavern, 1338 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Where: The Bishop's Collar, 2349 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Where: The Dive, 947 Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Open Saturday | 8 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: The Black Taxi, 745-747 N. 25th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday & Tuesday | 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Open Wednesday – Friday | 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: The Goat Rittenhouse, 1907 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA
Where: The Happy Rooster, 118 S. 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Saturday & Sunday | 1 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: The Little Gay Pub, 102 S. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open Monday | 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Open Tuesday – Sunday | 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: The Union Tap House, 4801 Umbria Street, Philadelphia, PA
Open: Monday – Sunday | 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Time, 1315 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA
Where: WineDive Rittenhouse, 1534 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA
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