These 10+ Happy Hours In The Rittenhouse Square Area Aren’t Just Limited To The Bar
It's time to make more friends - these restaurants offer happy hours that allow you to sit anywhere to take advantage of their deals.
There’s not nothing not to love about a good Philly happy hour. You can literally have a meal and at these happy hours you can also sit anywhere within the restaurant and, in some cases, even outside.
See the most popular or available choices below and if there’s any one missing, just let us know by emailing us at rittenhouseramblings@gmail.com!
Bar Lesieur | 📍1523 Sansom St
What it is: Michael Schulson’s French cocktail and cuisine offering.
When it’s happening: Tuesday through Saturday from 4-6pm.
What’s on the menu: $6 wines. $7 cocktails. A $5 beer. But the food choices! A fried chicken sandwich, mac & cheese, a cheeseburger, mushroom toast, fries and a bit more, ranging from $5 to $8! See the full menu here.
Accepts reservations? Yes, here.
Stay updated: Their Instagram is always up to date.
Bellini | 📍220 S 16th St
What it is: An intimate, Italian family-owned restaurant with phenomenal service.
When it’s happening: Weekdays from 4-6pm.
What’s on the menu: $5 bruschetta, $6 home-made meatballs plus calamari, gnocchi, and, of course, calamari. Plus $7 cocktails, $6 wine, and $5 for beer. Menu is here.
Accepts reservations? Yes, here.
Stay updated: They update their site regularly.
El Rey | 📍2013 Chestnut St
What it is: Stephen Starr’s homage to Mexican street food.
When it’s happening: Weekdays from 4-6pm.
What’s on the menu: $1 – $4 food items including salsa and chips, tacos with a vegetarian option, and other small bites. Note that sometimes the tacos sometimes differ from the regular menu. Select margaritas (classic and a special) are $6 while beers are $4-$5. Menu is here.
Accepts reservations? Yes, here.
Stay updated: Follow them on Instagram
Mission Taqueria | 📍1516 Sansom St - 2nd Floor
What it is: A fun Mexican restaurant.
When it’s happening: Tuesdays through Fridays from 4-6pm.
What’s on the menu: The house margie changes each week and is only $6. The sangria is also great. There are tacos for just $3 each and a bit more (menu is here).
Accepts reservations? Yes, here.
Stay updated: Follow them on Instagram.
Patchwork | 📍1620 Chancellor St
What it is: A restaurant in the Hyatt Centric hotel helmed by Akhtar Nawab, a former protege of Tom Colicchio’s.
When it’s happening: Weekdays from 4-6pm.
What’s on the menu: Not much but the restaurant does have a nice patio. There are small bites, beer, wine, and a package deal of burger + fries + a beer for $24. Menu is here.
Accepts reservations? Yes, here.
Stay updated: They have some fun events so follow them on Instagram.
Pub & Kitchen | 📍1946 Lombard S
What it is: A beloved neighborhood tavern that works for everyone.
When it’s happening: Weekdays from 4-6pm.
What’s on the menu: It’s a bit limited with 6 food items for $10 each, wine for $10, and Rolling Rock beer for just $3. Menu is here.
Accepts reservations? Yes, here.
Stay updated: Follow them on Instagram
QU Japan Bistro & Bar | 📍1635 Market St
Restaurant Aleksandar | 📍126 S 19th St
What it is: A European restaurant established by a German exchange student.
When it’s happening: Tuesdays – Saturdays from 5-7p.
What’s on the menu: It’s pretty extensive! There are plenty of cocktails, wine and beer (of course), Fois Gras Toast, Deviled Eggs, and a few other small bites. The menu is here.
Accepts reservations? Yes, here.
Stay updated: Follow them on Instagram.
Tria |📍123 S 18th St
What it is: The cozy wine bar you’ve possibly passed by many times.
When it’s happening: Sundays (!!) – Thursdays from 4-6pm.
What’s on the menu: Wine lovers only welcome! Wine and a snack board are $9 each. Menu is here.
Accepts reservations? Yes, here.
Stay updated: Follow them on Instagram.
Veda | 📍1920 Chestnut St
What it is: A “modern” Indian restaurant with delicious alcoholic drink options. This is NOT your traditional restaurant but the food is always good.
When it’s happening: 5-7pm DAILY. Even on weekends!
What’s on the menu: Some good food options ranging from a $4 goat cheese naan to an $8 lamb donut. Also some interesting cocktails for $9, wine and beer. The menu is here.
Accepts reservations? Yes, here.
Stay updated: Follow them on Instagram.
Via Locusta | 📍1723 Locust St
What it is: Michael Schulson’s modern Italian restaurant with outdoor seating.
When it’s happening: EVERYDAY from 4-6pm!
What’s on the menu: It’s very extensive with half sandwiches that will fill you up, along with $5 beers, $6 for wine, $7 for cocktails, and $8 for spritzes (something for everyone!). The menu is here – be sure to scroll to the bottom for the happy hour section.
Accepts reservations? Yes, here!
Stay updated: Follow them on Instagram
Vita | 📍261 S 17th St
What it is: The still-hot gelatatoria with the speakeasy Italian restaurant
When it’s happening: Wednesdays from 5-7p
What’s on the menu:
Accepts reservations? Yes, here!
Stay updated: Follow them on Instagram
