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How Much Booze Is One Share of Facebook Worth?
In order to put the price into perspective, we've created a handy chart of what you could get if you...
Pinot Boutique's First Annual Vino Voyage on the Delaware, May 20
The two-and-a-half hour trip will be full of fresh air and gorgeous views, but also a lot more....
Beer Review: Dupont Speciale Belge
This spring Brasserie Dupont is releasing the first jointly-created beer in its illustrious 166-year...
Free Seminar: The Intoxicating Allure of Drinks Writing, May 24
four of the region's best-known scribes will be holding a panel discussion on typing about tippling....
Guinness Deep-Sea Bar Offers Sleek Underwater Sips
The Irish brewery commissioned a custom submarine bar to transport contest winners below sea level. ...
Cocktail Recipe: Dolin & Soda at Rittenhouse Tavern
Though not a complex recipe, Dolin & Soda is not commonly served in the United States. It's perfect ...
First Person: The Last Voyage of the Lusitania
A night at the bar, a painting, and thoughts about a voyage....
Beer Cakes Philly: Desserts That Taste Like Beer
Lexi Malmros has set out to put all of the nuance of our favorite area suds into pop-able bites in t...
Beer Review: Saranac Shandy
NY-based Saranac may be the first craft brewery to enter a shandy (beer plus lemonade) into the "mal...
Hot New Happy Hours: Alla Spina, Route 6, Square Peg, Tashan
A host of Philly's newest restaurants have rolled out happy hour deals. Check out where to find the ...
Where to Watch the Sixers: Philadelphia Bars With NBA Playoff Drink Specials
Check out these bars around town offering playoff drink specials (and some deals on eats, too). 10-9...
Spodee: Very Fine Fortified Wine
Spodee is a fortified wine, ringing in at 36 proof, that is based on the hooch that helped keep many...
A Swig of Pig: Drinkable Bacon
Rogue Ales may be the best-known outfit dabbling in the grease of our totem animal, but they aren't ...
Aerosol Spray Gets You Instantly Drunk For a Few Seconds
A Franco-American scientist has come up with a mouth spray that makes you instantly drunk. For a few...
Cocktail Recipe: Green Tea Martini at 333 Belrose
Our Drink of the Week is a "martini" made with Jameson and peach schnapps, garnished with fresh mint...
Second Annual Greater Northeast Philadelphia Beer Festival, May 19
Why should Center City and South Philly get all of the beerfest fun? For the second year in a row, b...
Growler Man Offers Artisan Growlers for Your Craft Brew
Growler Man provides growlers that are crafted with as much care, skill and attention to detail as t...
Beer Review: Liefmans Goudenband
Liefmans Goudenband is a delightful Flanders oud Bruin, a style originated in the Flanders region of...
Iron Hill Brewery Wins Best Brewpub at World Beer Cup
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant walked away with a Champion Award for Best Small Brewpub. That's righ...
Eat, Drink & Help Hungry Kids at Taste of the Nation, May 7
Over 40 different restaurants will come together in the Millennium Ballroom in the Loews Hotel to of...
May the 4th Be With You: Win a Han Solo Ice Cube Tray
May 4th marks the annual May the fourth be with you holiday geek extravaganza otherwise known as Sta...
Now Open: Robert Wiedmaier's Mussel Bar at Revel Resort
One of the best finds at the new Revel Resort is Robert Wiedmaier's Mussel Bar, a comfortable gastro...
Mac Power Adapter Works as Beer Bottle Opener
Thanks to graphic designer Eva Giselle, we have another tool to use for opening bottles of beer....
Martinis on the Portico at Philadelphia Museum of Art, Every Friday
The view from the top of the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art is hard to beat, and starting M...
Explainer: Italian Wine Classifications
The terms DOCG, DOC and IGT are bestowed upon Italian wines based on what regulations and specificat...
Free Beer at Hickory Lane During Fairmount Arts Crawl
To celebrate the Fairmount Arts Crawl, Hickory Lane is pouring free Philadelphia Pale Ale for all it...
Boozy Picks for Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday is Mother's Day, a time to gather with the moms in your life and take them out for a meal to ...
Blues Party at Avalon Pasta Bistro With Victory Beer, May 11
On Friday the farmhouse restaurant will turn into a jamming blues party with live music, sangria, fo...
Sprits Review: Denizen Rum
If Denizen Rum were a musical genre, it would be a mash-up of soca and reggae: two Caribbean styles ...
Cocktail Recipe: Tennessee Jed at La Calaca Feliz
The Tennesse Jed harkens to the classic 1920s drink The Boulevardier. Instead of sweet vermouth to s...
American Craft Beer Week, May 14-20
May 14-20 is American Craft Beer Week, a nationwide celebration organized by the Brewers Association...
Beer 601: Advanced Beer Studies with Dock Street Brewing
Led by the knowledgeable crew at Dock Street, this tasting session featuring several rare beers from...
Where to Find the 5 Best Margaritas in Philly
Don't let memories of slushy swill from automated machines hold you back -- here are five of the bes...
American Saisons: 5 Beers for Spring
One of the most popular styles this time of year is the saison. Originally from Belgium, U.S. option...
Square 1682 "Q Street" BBQ Pop-Up & Street Fest, May 9
Square 1682 is launching outdoor seating for the year, and celebrating this happy occasion by taking...
The Dude Hates Cancer Kick-Off Party at Triumph, May 10
The Dude Hates Cancer is back for its 7th annual campaign in Philadelphia, crushing cancer and raisi...
Uber Philly Happy Hour at Perch Pub, May 9
Black car service Uber is launching in Philly, and they want to buy you a drink on Wednesday at Perc...
Dock Street Philly Beer Run & Music Fest Registration With Free Beer, May 10
Sign up for the Philly Beer Run 5k at a special happy hour registration at Philadelphia Runner in Ri...
Now Open: Rittenhouse Tavern
Rittenhouse Tavern, just opened in the Art Alliance building on the park's southeast corner, offers ...
Beer Review: Unibroue Blanche de Chambly
When Unibroue released Blanche de Chambly in 1996, the Chicago Beverage Testing institute pronounced...
SF Weekly Taste-Tests Marshmallow, PB&J Vodka So We Don't Have To
Wanted to shout out our thanks to the good cocktailians at SF Weekly, who dedicated a day (and a who...
Age of Augustus Toga Party & Fundraiser, May 5
A fundraiser for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, the Age of Augustus party will bring Phill...
Cocktail Recipe: Sherry Cobbler at The Boilermaker
Our Drink of the week is the berry-rich Sherry Cobbler at The Boilermaker....
Brewer's Cow Beer-Infused Ice Cream Available Online
When you're craving a beer, but also something rich, refreshing and sweet, there's now a new option:...
Kids Are Drinking Hand Sanitizer
The LA Times is reporting that during the past two months, California emergency rooms have received ...
First Friday with The Boilermaker, May 4
Join us for First Friday on May 4, when we'll feature food and drink from The Boilermaker, the new W...
Spirit Review: Jim Beam Red Stag Spiced & Honey Tea
Red Stag Honey Tea and Red Stag Spiced are two of the newest releases from Jim Beam, hitting shelves...
Dock Street Rare Bottle Release Party, May 6
Dock Street Brewing Company is hosting their biggest and rarest bottle release ever....
Get Out for Good: Dining Out For Life is April 26
For the 22nd year running, over 200 bars and restaurants in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley wil...
Beer Cocktails Jump the Shark with Bud Light Lime-a-Rita
With Bud Light Lime-a-Rita, Anheuser-Busch is jumping on the beer cocktail bandwagon and taking the ...
Kryptonite Double IPA Release Party at Iron Hill Brewery, April 27
Kryptonite Double IPA is a comic-inspired "superbeer" brewed with more than 60 pounds of American ho...
14th Annual Manayunk Brew Fest: Beers Gone Wild, April 28
Back for the 14th year in a row, the Manayunk Brew Fest Beers Gone Wild is a craft beer tasting even...
PBC Point Breeze Summer Lager Release Party at American Sardine Bar, April 24
Where did our warm weather go? Bring the balmy temps back -- at least the idea of them -- at the rel...
Beer Review: Anchorage Brewing Love Buzz & Whiteout
Ratebeer.com selected Alaska's Anchorage Brewing Company as the number one craft beer newcomer of 20...
Celebrate VegWeek With Great Drinks, April 23-29
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to go veggie-only, April 23-29 is the time to try. H...
Pour Your Own Pints at Rebel Rock Bar
Tired of hearing Top 40 hits in the background when you go out for a drink? Rebel Rock Bar guarantee...
Rare Wine Co. Madeira: Tasting America's Past
Madeira was America's favorite wine in the 18th and 19th century, and Rare Wine Co. is bringing it b...
Boozy Events at The Philadelphia Science Festival, April 20-29
As it turns out, there is much science involved in drinking, and the city-wide fest includes several...
Weekend Picks, 4/19-4/22
What to do this weekend: celebrate tech with NextFab and Philly Tech Week, and celebrate beer at Gre...
Sly Fox Bock Fest & Goat Race, May 6
As is tradition, the first Sunday in May brings the Sly Fox Bock Festival & Goat Race, a daylong fes...
The 50 Largest Craft Breweries in the U.S.
This week, the Brewers Association completed their tally of 2011 beer sales and published a list of ...
Cocktail Recipe: Slate Rose with Brugal Anejo Rum
Our Drink of the Week is the Slate Rose, made with Brugal Anejo Rum....
Shake, Stir, Pour Coming in July: An Interview with Author Katie Loeb
Loeb is of the opinion that she and her fellow bartenders aren't specially anointed geniuses, and th...
Phillies Gameday Drink Specials
Check out our roundup to find the best places to root for the Phils this year....
Where to Drink at Revel Casino in Atlantic City
The new Revel casino in Atlantic City is so incredibly large, you can easily become lost inside. Che...
Drink Philly on ABC's FYI Philly, April 21 & 22
On Saturday, April 20, FYI Philly on ABC will show a feature all about Drink Philly. Reporter Niki H...
Drink Portland to Launch in May
In September of 2011, we announced the national expansion plan for The Drink Nation, and moved forwa...
Dale DeGroff at The Farmers' Cabinet, April 22
U.S. history is a story of drinking. At least, that's one way to tell the tale, and no one does it b...
Beer Review: Sam Adams 26.2
In celebration of the Boston Marathon Sam Adams gives runners (and non-runners) a new option to look...
Flyers Specials - Where To Watch the NHL Playoffs
The Flyers vanquished their homestate rival Penguins to secure a trip to the Eastern Conference semi...
Warm Weather Wines: 4 Varietals for Spring
This is the sweet spot, when a cool glass of wine and a dusky sky can provide the simple pleasures i...
Cocktail Recipe: The Main Line at Verdad
Our Drink of the Week is the vanilla-tequila Main Line at Bryn Mawr's Verdad....
NextFab 2 Preview Party, April 19
NextFab is moving to a new location, and they're throwing a preview party with great food and drink....
Free Martinis at Wilma Theater's James Bond-Themed Cabaret, April 11-15
For what is sure to be an entertaining take on Bond, head to the Wilma Theater on Broad Street this ...
The Boilermaker Opens in Wash West
With the opening of The Boilermaker, Philadelphia has an establishment dedicated to exploring intere...
Beer Review: Ommegang Art of Darkness
This Belgian-style dark ale that is "a spellbinding homage to brewing's dark arts" is every bit as g...
Jose Garces Launches at Revel in Atlantic City
Some of the biggest hype about Revel casino is about the three restaurants from Jose Garces. After a...
Nominate an Artisan for The Balvenie Rare Craft Roadshow
A group of spirited Scotsman is currently making its way across the United States, highlighting the ...
Official Easter Cocktail: Zombie Peep Corpse Reviver
Many offerings have been made to the cocktail recipe gods in celebration of the Easter holiday by dr...
Drink Your Way Through Philly Tech Week, April 20-28
The second annual Philly Tech Week takes place in late April, and many of the events feature great d...
Mid-Atlantic Wine Trails
Save the cash you were about the blow on airfare west and instead put it towards filling up the gas ...
Cocktail Recipe: Planter's Punch at Rex 1516
Our Drink of the Week is the Planter's Punch from Rex 1516....
Philadelphia Bars with Shuffleboard Tables
Not a complex game, shuffleboard is a lot like drinking; anyone can do it, but it takes practice to ...
Become a Guinness Believer
Guinness wants to make you a Believer, and to achieve that end they are hosting a series of free eve...
Weekend Picks, 4/5-4/8
What to do this weekend: drink beer wearing a bow tie, First Friday, zombie crawl and more....
Good Ad/Bad Ad: Newcastle Pokes Fun at Traditional Beer Marketing Campaigns
The "No Bollocks" campaign includes tongue-in-cheek TV spots and print ad placements that make fun o...
Drinker's Choice Winner, Best Brewpub: Victory Brewing Company
We caught up with Victory president and co-founder Bill Covaleski to discuss their Drinker's Choice ...
Spring Beer Face-Off: Pliny the Younger, Hopslam Ale & Nugget Nectar
It's hard to pick a favorite - each has its own distinct flavor and personality, and one can't reall...
Drink Philly Skillshare Class: Become One With Your Beer, April 12
Register now for Become One With Your Beer: Beer 101 on Thursday, April 12, to learn everything you ...
Beer Review: The Bruery Saison de Lente
The Bruery recently released their spring seasonal, Saison de Lente, a crisp farmhouse style ale, bo...
A Look Inside American Sardine Bar
The new venture from South Philadelphia Tap Room's John Longacre and Scott Schroeder is far more tha...
Get Punch Drunk at Rum Bar Friday Nights
We don't advocate getting overly blitzed, but we're all about sipping spicy rum cocktails. To that e...
U.S. Craft Brewing Sees Huge Growth; Tops 5% Market Share
Good news in the fight for real beer: light is out and craft is in. ...
Cocktail Recipe: R2L-Evation at R2L
There's no better spot to see the city from above while sipping creative cocktails than R2L, and our...
8-Bit Ale from Tallgrass Brewing Co.
What happens when you cross a beer geek with a tech geek? If you're Manhattan, KS-based Tallgrass Br...
Mimosa Taste Test with Ben FM's Marilyn Russell at Reserve, April 1
Join Marilyn this Sunday at Reserve to do some taste-testing with your brunch to help her create the...
Alex's Lemonade Stand Lemon Society Speakeasy, April 20
Any chance to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's mission to eradicate childhood cancer sound...
Save Agave! Fundraising Dinner at Tequila's, April 9
The Mexican government has proposed legislation that will severely limit the diversity of that count...
Drink Up: Session Beer Day is April 7
High-alcohol beers that pack a powerful punch are plenty of fun, but craft brews don't have to knock...
Drinker's Choice Winner, Best Local Beer: Weyerbacher Merry Monks
You voted this bottle-conditioned Belgian-style tripel Best Local Beer in the 2012 Drinker's Choice ...
Chance For Tickets to Glenfiddich Tasting Tonight, March 27
We just got the word that we can invite 10 loyal Drink Philly readers to accompany us to the whisky ...
Beer Review: Dogfish Head 75 Minute IPA
You wouldn't expect Sam Calagione to do anything less than surprising at this point, and this beer w...
South African Wine Dinner at Zahav, April 12
Zahav is hosting "An Evening in South Africa," an exclusive five-course dinner featuring South Afric...
Terry Hawbaker at Cabinet Artisanal Brewhouse
Terry Hawbaker, brewer at the Cabinet Artisanal Brewhouse in Alexandria, VA, can't coddle his yeasts...
Drinker's Choice Winner, Best BYO: Lolita
We caught up with Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran via email to see what makes Lolita special, and w...
Hunger Games Cocktail Recipe Roundup
Do post-apocalyptic tales of children being exploited for the sake of entertainment make you thirsty...
Cocktail Recipe: Basil Gimlet at Davio's
Davio's has come up with a cocktail recipe that packs antioxidants, antimicrobials and vitamin C int...
Valanni: Sleek, Friendly & Tasty
At first glance, the sleek, ultramod rooms of Valani might seem somewhat intimidating, but turns out...
Weekend Picks, 3/22-3/25
What to do this weekend: Drink Philly Beer 101, Imperial Stout fest, sixtel madness and more....
Drinker's Choice Winner, Best Cocktail Bar: The Farmers' Cabinet
Despite 25 taps offering rare European brews, it was their mixed drinks that ruled the roost in our ...
Sprits Review: Dad's Hat Pennsylvania White Rye
With the recent release of Dad's Hat White Rye, distiller Herman Mihalich is aiming to return Pennsy...
Help Make Victory's Matt Kreuger Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man of the Year
The general manager of the restaurant at Victory Brewing Company is dedicating time and effort to ra...
Drink Recipes: Mad Men Cocktails With A Modern Twist
We all know Don loves a good old fashioned, but we've updated some of these classic drinks to give t...
Victory Brewing Company To Open Second Brewery Location
Craft beer fans, get ready to cheer: Victory Brewing Co. has just announced it will open a second br...
A Look at Barrel Aged Beers, With 5 Great Examples
Stouts, dopplebocks, and barleywines are typical candidates for barrel aging, because their malt cha...
Drinker's Choice 2012 Winner, Best New Bar: Perch Pub
We caught up with Joe Varalli for some details on what makes Perch Pub special, and what other new s...
Bonus Drink of the Week: Celtic Knockout at Sullivan's Steakhouse
The Celtic Knockout at Sullivan's Steakhouse in King of Prussia uses Svedka Clementine vodka that ha...
Victory's Bill Covaleski on the Xfinity Live! Victory Beer Hall
When Xfinity Live! opens on March 30, Victory Beer Hall will begin serving craft brews at the sports...
Philadelphia March Madness Drinking Events and Specials, 2012 Edition
Each spring, the best college basketball teams battle it out to be crowned NCAA champ, and each spri...
By the Numbers: The Ultimate Spirits Challenge Takes Rating Booze Seriously
Entries to this year's Ultimate Spirits Challenge appeared like a boozehound's survivalist fantasy. ...
Irish Whiskey: A Tasting
The folks at Fine Wine & Good Spirits were kind enough to put together an event that showcased the o...
Philadelphia Drink of the Week: Irish Coffee at Fado Irish Pub
Locust Street's Fado Irish Pub puts out an Irish Coffee based on the original invented in the 1930s ...
6 Irish Beers That Aren't Guinness Draught
Many, many people will be tossing back a Guinness this weekend (some bars have it on special for as ...
Meet the Brewer from Italy's Baladin at Alla Spina, March 31
Paolo Fontana, often described as Baladin principal Teo Musso's right hand man, will be in the house...
Philadelphia Bars with Outdoor Seating
When the weather is warm, there's nothing better than sipping a brew, cocktail or glass of wine outs...
2nd Annual Brews & Bowties, April 5
Sweep through the door of this grand manse on Rittenhouse Square in your dapperest duds as you prepa...
Drinker's Choice 2012 Winner, Best Happy Hour: McGillin's
We chatted with proprietor Chris Mullins, descendant of the bar's original founder, to get his respo...
Tickets for Savor 2012 On Sale April 5
Tickets for Savor: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience will be available to the general public ...
Friday the Firkinteenth at Grey Lodge Pub
For the twenty-fourth time in nearly 14 years, Grey Lodge Pub will celebrate a Friday that falls on ...
Drinker's Choice 2012 Winner, Best Wine Bar: Tria
We caught up with Tria's Jon Myerow to get his thoughts on winning Best Wine Bar in the 2012 Drinker...
Where, When & How to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Philadelphia, 2012
Will you be able to corral the luck of the Irish into finding a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's...
Vinho Verde: Green Beer's Refined Cousin
While many a celebrator has a mug of food coloring-spiked beer in hand, we'd like to suggest a diffe...
Beercamp 2012 Rocks A Pop-Up Book Website
We're not entirely certain what BeerCamp is, but what we do know is this: it has a killer website....
A Brief History of Beer Gardens
It's time to begin thinking about one of the great pleasures of springtime: an afternoon sitting und...
Wine Challenge: What To Drink With A Cheesesteak
More than just late-night, post-drunk mouth-stuffers (although they do pretty well in that regard, t...
Tashan Introduces Brunch With Free Bloody Mary
If you haven't considered Indian food for brunch, you probably haven't yet been to Tashan. Curried v...
Tub Gin Joint Features Folk Rock + One-Dollar G&Ts, March 9
This Friday's Tub Gin Joint will go down at Fergie's Pub, starting at 4:30 PM, with $1 "Tub & Tonics...
Don't Let "Ice-Cold" Hype Ruin Your Beer
As many of us who drink real beer already know, near-freezing temps are not at all optimum for suds ...
2012 Drinker's Choice Award Winners
Over the past month, we put out a call for your opinions, and you, the drinkers of Philadelphia, hav...
The Eight Kindes of Drunkennes
Elizabethan denizens were also well aware of the myriad reactions people show after imbibing. 16th I...
Irish Beers Galore at This Month's Brew & Chew, March 14
Drink Philly is co-hosting this month's Brew & Chew at Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse in Center City. This ...
First Friday March 2012 with Geekadelphia, Bierstube, & Spaten (57 photos)
Last week we hosted another successful First Friday art show here at Drink Philly world headquarters...
Drink of the Week: Singapore Sling
There's something about this time of year that makes us crave tropical drinks. Maybe it's that sprin...
All Aboard the Craft Beer Express, March 10
The concept behind the Craft Beer Express is simple. A handful of Philly bar owners wanted to share ...
Beer Review: Newcastle Founders' Ale
Newcastle Brown Ale has withstood the test of time, so I was excited to try their newly released Fou...
Limited Edition Sierra Nevada Brew at The Pour House in Westmont, NJ, March 8
Homebrewer LaVecchia won an "Ask the Experts" session at Sierra Nevada's Beer Camp last November wit...
Campanaro Brothers on Iron Chef = Free Drink for Drink Philly Readers
Heads up, food TV show fans: the Philadelphia-bred Campanaro brothers were on Iron Chef, and there's...
PLCB In Your Pocket: Liquor Board Introduces New App
Antiquated as the organization may seem at times, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board took a step ...
Bar Review: Bierstube Brings German Favorites to Old City
Bierstube translates as "a room or other place used primarily for the serving of beer," and it fits ...
Philadelphia Brewing Co.'s Engine 1892 Chocolate Stout Now Available
Philadelphia Brewing Company's Engine 1892 Chocolate Stout is currently being poured at Molly Malloy...
Leap Day Drinking Events in Philadelphia, February 29, 2012
Clearly, Leap Day is special, and deserves celebrating with a drink! Check out our rundown of shenan...
Alla Spina: Marc Vetri's Italian Beer Bar Opens on North Broad
Alla Spina, located on Mt. Vernon Street just off North Broad, is the latest addition to the Vetri F...
Stillwater Kopstootje at Farmers' Cabinet, March 5
Lucas Bols has teamed with nomadic brew wizard Brian Strumke to create one of the latest Stillwater ...
Rum Bar Launches New Website
Rittenhouse cane-spirit central Rum Bar has just launched a new website, now live at rum-bar.com. ...
A Tie for largest U.S. Brewer: Sam Adams Numbers Match Yuengling
The two companies are now tied at eighth overall on the list of largest brewers distributing in the ...
2012 Drinker's Choice - Halftime Report
One week through the two-week final voting round has revealed some interesting results. There are se...
Where to Find Pliny the Younger in Philadelphia (2012 Edition)
Each March, California's Russian River Brewing stirs up quite a storm in Philadelphia....
Beer Review: FiftyFifty Eclipse - Rittenhouse Rye
Eclipse is brewed just once a year, aged on a variety of oak bourbon barrels and distributed in smal...
Discover Glenfiddich Single Malts at Lemon Hill, Feb 27
Test your "blind nosing" abilities with a special Glenfiddich happy hour at new Fairmount gastropub ...
Good Ad/Bad Ad: Van Damme, Coors Light & Leopard Underpants
Have you ever seen the way a man penguin walks after an intense mating season? No? Us neither, but a...
Free Bourbon Punch at Farmers' Cabinet Brunch, Feb 26
Bourbon. It goes so well in evening cocktails as you're winding down after work. Or perhaps as a nig...
Brian Cox's Scotch Pronunciation Guide
Quite a few Scotch whiskys have Gaelic or Doric words in their names, which are often pronounced ver...
Oscar Watch: Academy Awards Fun on Sunday, Feb 26
This Sunday is the occasion of the 84th Annual Academy Awards (and the 73rd time Billy Crystal will ...
Cooking With Wine: Tips From Iron Chef Jose Garces
Iron Chef Jose Garces shares his favorite ways to use wine in the kitchen....
Osteria Introduces iPad Wine Lists
Marc Vetri's mini restaurant empire is getting more tech savvy by the week. ...
How to Make the Perfect Margarita
Today is National Margarita Day! However you decide to celebrate, you should definitely include a go...
Where to Celebrate Mardi Gras in Philadelphia
Didn't make it down to Louisiana for Fat Tuesday this year? Have no fear, Philly's got enough Mardi ...
Stephen Starr's Route 6
A much-needed nautical escape on North Broad Street? Unlikely as it seems, that's where you'll find ...
2012 Drinker's Choice Nominees
Congratulations to the fine establishments that will face off in our Drinker's Choice finals. Check ...
Thanks, Conan: White Russian Cereal Milk Milkshakes
we happened to catch an episode of Conan last night where Momofuku Milk Bar mistress Chrstina Tosi t...
Beer Review: Samuel Adams Black Lager
When it was released in 2004, Samuel Adams Black Lager was a beer well ahead of its time. Though its...
Refined Tuesday Choices: Four Roses at Percy Street, Wines of Argentina at Jet
Yes, February 21 is Mardi Gras, and we'll be posting a roundup of some fun Fat Tuesday action soon. ...
Move Over Chocolate: Troegs Arrives in Hershey
Now that Troegs Brewing Company has shifted its operations into Hershey, chocolate may have to make ...
Cicerone's Ray Daniels Talks 10,000 Certified Beer Servers & the Craft Beer Boom
American craft beer is enjoying a big boom, and this week brought a new milestone. On February 14, t...
Bars in Philadelphia That Serve Gluten-Free Beer
Here are several spots celiac-suffering or gluten-free-living Philadelphians can go to kick one back...
22 Bars With Pool Tables in Philadelphia
Whether you're an accomplished shark or a tipsy newbie, almost everyone loves a game of pool....
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Gin*
*But were afraid to ask. Thanks to the classic cocktail boom of the past decade, gin has made an hug...
No Wheat? No Sweat: 10 Gluten-Free Beers
Luckily, there has been a surge in the gluten-free beer market of late. We round up 10 options for t...
Cheap Date: Golosa BYO Dessert Cafe
Your partner wants romance and chocolate. You want a drink. Have it all at Golosa, an intimate and s...
First Friday March 2 with Geekadelphia
This month, our good friends at Geekadelphia are taking over...
More Valentine's Fun: Movie Nights at Frankford Hall
We posted our picks for Valentine's Day dinner earlier this week, but what if you're into a more cas...
Specials for Drink Philly Readers at HeadHouse Craft Beer Cafe
Tell your server or bartender you heard about the restaurant on our site and want to take advantage ...
Beer Review: Dogfish Head Tweason'ale
We know what you're thinking. A foo-foo fruit beer? From Dogfish Head?...
Ballast Point Brings Sunny Sips to Brew & Chew at Cavanaugh's, Feb 15
Put some life into a winter February this Wednesday by coming out to Cavanaugh's, where four award-w...
The Sudden Success of Whiskey Liqueurs
Whiskey liqueurs are having a moment. Whiskey candy? Maybe. But who said whiskey can't be fun? ...
IPA Face-Off: Five of the Best in the Mid-Atlantic
One category the Mid-Atlantic is doing better than anyone else right now is India Pale Ales, and the...
Wine Hearts Chocolate
Wine and chocolate don't have the perfect relationship, but in the end, these kids make it work, and...
Where to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Philadelphia
Roses? Chocolates? Ho-hum. There are more scintillating ways to win his or her heart....
2012 Drinker's Choice Awards - Nomination Round!
Welcome to the 2012 Drinker's Choice Awards! Nominations have closed and we will be announcing the o...
February is Bourbon Month at JG Domestic
The dreary month of February will be a bit more sprightly, thanks to a celebration of the brown spir...
Beer Review: LoverBeer D'uvaBeer
This is a beer to be savored, as each sip offers a different combination of sweet, sour and dry tast...
Was Victory Beer the Inspiration for the Logo of NBC's The Voice?
The two designs have more than a bit in common. "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery," said ...
Rum Bar Named "Cocktail Lounge of the Year" by Nightclub & Bar
Nightclub & Bar is impressed with Rum Bar, so much so that the hospitality publication just named th...
New Winter Cocktail Menu at Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co.
Every season, the Franklin releases a completely new cocktail list, and every season GM Colin Shearn...
Celebrate German Brews at Philly's First Annual Bierfest, Feb 25
The German Society of PA is teaming up with local drinks author Marnie Old and the Philly Roller Gir...
During the Game, Swap Light Beer for Session-Friendly Crafts
Somewhere along the way, watching pro sports became synonymous with drinking light beers, but there ...
Glenfiddich, a Single Malt for Everyone
The stereotype attached to Scotch is full of cigars, leather chairs and brusque tartan, but that sho...
Fun with Wellness Cocktails at Square 1682
From the outside, Square 1682 might not be the obvious choice for a casual drink, inside you'll find...
Beyond Boozehound: Jason Wilson Holds Forth on a Career in Drinking
With an impressive body of writing on in all categories of drink, it makes sense to listen carefully...
Where to Watch the Super Bowl in Philadelphia: Bars with Drink Specials
Whether you're excited about the sports battle or more interested in the newest high-budget ads, it'...
Time for Tequila: La Calaca Feliz Opens in Fairmount
With brightly colored murals and a huge variety of tequilas, this is a perfect place for a south-of-...
Beer Review: Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout
Sipping this Russian Imperial is like biting into an unsweetened candy bar made of almost unadultera...
Help Name the Science Festival Beer from Yards Brewing
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Looking Good: Oh Beautiful Beer
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Beer for Breakfast on Groundhog Day at Grey Lodge Pub
Punxsutawney Phil may be the most important rodent in US history, and in his honor Grey Lodge Pub is...
Angel's Envy Happy Hour at Lemon Hill, Jan 30
Make divine beings jealous with a special happy hour featuring Angel's Envy artisanal bourbon....
Perch Pub Launches Brunch with $5 Cocktails, Omelets & More
Second floor tavern Perch Pub is introducing brunch, complete with a brand new food menu and several...
Christmas Web Traffic: Time for a Drink?
We had a huge traffic spike on Christmas Day, which exploded in the late-afternoon, right around the...
New: Let the PLCB Deliver Wine to Your Door
This past holiday season saw a fairly big change to alcohol shipping rules that have angered many fo...
Yelp's Backstage Pass Party at Union Transfer, Feb 9
The review-happy folks at Yelp are throwing a big bash at Spring Garden music venue Union Transfer a...
Sam Adams Turns to the Wisdom of the Masses for A Crowd-Sourced Beer
Want a say in the making of a nationally marketed beer? Here's your chance....
Gems for Drinkers at New Spanish Tapas Bar Jamonera in Midtown Village
Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran are well known for their tasty eats, but Spanish tapas bar Jamonera...
Beer Review: Sixpoint Diesel
Brewing at Sixpoint is an improvisatory experience. This is what led to Diesel, a stout sparked with...
A Few Seats Remain for Beer & Steer Dinner at Paramour, Jan 24
Chef Michael Giampa will showcase beef from Glenmoore, PA's Why Not Farm in seven courses alongside ...
First Friday February 3: Rex 1516
This month, the about-to-open Rex 1516 will serve samples of "triple threat" mac 'n' cheese paired w...
Sake Bar for Old City as Zento Relocates
Japanese spirit enthusiasts take note: the new location of Old City sushi spot Zento is now open....
Where to Find the Citywide Special
Traditionally a shot of Jim Beam alongisde a PBR pounder for just $3, variations on the inexpensive ...
New Kickstarter for Lew Bryson's American Beer Blogger TV Show
Start your pledge-making engines back up! ...
Duvel "Keep the Glass" Night at Kildare's Manayunk, Jan 26
Belgian beer pioneer Duvel has teamed up with artists to create a series of colorful collector's edi...
Yuengling Is Now America's Largest Brewery
How does a company that sells beer in only 14 states have greater shipments than a company in all 50...
Iron Hill's Newest Brewpub Opens in Chestnut Hill
The large brewpub features 250 seats, housemade beers and pizza and much more....
Six Philly Picks in Draft Magazine's 100 Best Beer Bars of 2012
Brew-centric publication Draft Magazine just published their 2012 roundup of the 100 Best Beer Bars,...
Beer Review: Mikkeller Ris a la M'ale
This dessert beer is a refreshing alternative to the typical dark and heavy ale of the season....
6 Picks for Center City Restaurant Week
As we belly up to tables and slide into booths, it's important to ensure we don't lose track of what...
Opa Launches Happy Hour with Complimentary Giveaways
Starting this Thursday, this Midtown Village taverna will become home to one of the best happy hour ...
Kick in a Few Bucks for the Michael Jackson Beer Hunter Movie
The Beer Hunter TV show first aired in 1989, but despite its popularity, no additional episodes in t...
Bars in Philadelphia to Watch the 2012 NFL Playoffs
The Eagles aren't in the playoffs, but for some reason the NFL has decided to hold the annual event ...
Ithaca Beer Dinner at City Tap House, Jan 13
A four-course meal features dishes with NY-inspired themes, paired with four beers from Ithaca....
Dispatch from CES: New LG Fridge Chills Beer in Record Time
Good news from Las Vegas for last-minute beer and wine shoppers. ...
80 Beers in 80 Days Challenge at New Wave Cafe
The first male and female drinker to get to the magic number will win their names on a permanent pla...
Coming Soon: Rex 1516
South Street West is experiencing a boom, and Southern-style comfort food and whiskey bar Rex 1516 i...
Beer Review: Bell's Expedition Stout
This malty, robust beer was among the first imperial stouts brewed in America....
First Friday January 2012 Recap (57 photos)
Recap of January's First Friday, with Sweet Lucy's BBQ, Philly Brewing Co., and Rolling Barrel Event...
Support Lew Bryson's American Beer Blogger TV Show
In Bryson's own words: "If you love beer, you'll love this show."...
What Does ArKay Alcohol-Free Whisky Taste Like?
The contradictory quaff is a product of Fort Lauderdale-based Scottish Spirits, Ltd. and is apparent...
Sweeten Up Your Night With Dessert Wines
Dessert wine blends the class and charm of the nightcap with sweet tooth satisfaction. ...
Percy Street Barbecue Introduces Beer To Go
Anytime the doors are open, guests can stop in to pick up a four- or six-pack....
Bars in Philadelphia That Book Private Parties
We checked in with all the bars in our database, and present this list of spots that have you covere...
Drink American at Stateside on East Passyunk
At Stateside in South Philly, a stool at the bar is undoubtedly the best seat in the house. ...
Brew & Chew with Southern Tier at Cav's Rittenhouse
An RSVP and $20 gains you access to all the beer you can drink, plus eats offered throughout the eve...
Winter Beer Night at Barcade Philly, Jan 5
The Fishtown vintage-video-game mecca is hosting its first annual Winter Beer Night, a tradition beg...
Pictures of Cats Drinking Beer (14 photos)
The holidays are over and it's time to get back to work... almost....
Beer Review: Williamsburg AleWerks Bourbon Barrel Porter
Williamsburg AleWerks has managed to create a great harmony between the imperial porter and the oaky...
Bars to Watch the Eagles Last Game on New Year's Day
Even though the Eagles will not be in the playoffs, there will be one final game to cheer them on (o...
Beer Reviews of 2011
While we're looking back over the year, we've rounded up some of our best beer reviews. Did we pick ...
Winter Classic Philadelphia 2012 Drink Specials
This annual NHL rivalry game is a big deal, and this year's showdown takes place January 2 at 1 PM a...
Where to Spend New Year's Eve in Philadelphia
Check out our list of Philly spots where you can raise a glass on December 31 and ring in 2012. ...
Bars in Philadelphia Open on New Year's Day
The first day of the year offers tipplers an interesting conundrum: after partying the night before,...
Champagne Tips: How to Choose a Great One
For many, selecting a good New Year's Eve bubbly is one of the more stressful holiday activities, se...
Meet Stillwater Brewmaster at Farmers Cabinet
Head over to the Walnut Street speakeasy/beer hall from 6 PM on for a pay-as-you-go holiday party an...
Good Old War in concert at TLA for New Years Eve
Drink Philly is giving away two tickets to Good Old War in concert on New Years Eve at the TLA with ...
First Friday January 6: Beer, BBQ, & Art
This month, Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse is bringing some award winning BBQ, and our friends over at Roll...
Birra Launches Happy Hours: Craft Beer & Pizza on East Passyunk
Beginning today, Birra is launching two different promotions: "Mangia" and "Salute."...
Vote for Sly Fox in the CraftCans Year-End Poll
The aluminum-loving craft fanatics are holding year-end polls to determine the best canned brews in ...
Winterfest '11
Looking for the perfect gift for the person who has everything? Not ready to let the holiday spirit ...
Beer Review: Harpoon Winter Warmer
Winter Warmer was the first seasonal to come out of Boston-based Harpoon Brewery, way back in 1988....
The Foodery: 35 Years of Craft Beer Variety
Over 2000 different types of beer pass through the doors of The Foodery over the course of the year....
Presenting the (Unofficial-Please-Don't-Sue-Us) Festivus Cocktail
The food traditionally served is spaghetti and meatballs, but there does not appear to be a drink to...
Sixpoint Founder Hands Brewing Over to Talented Staff
In 2012, Shane Welch is handing over the machinations creating Sixpoint craft ales over to his brewi...
Cheap Date: Loco Pez in Fishtown
According to their website, Loco Pez is "your average defunct Fishtown dive retooled into a friendly...
Rum Bar: New Holiday Cocktails, More Beer & Wine and New Year's Eve
It's a busy time of year for tropics-themed Rum Bar, and proprietor Adam Kanter is stepping up his g...
Win a Free Bottle of Victory's Dark Intrigue
To celebrate the holidays, we're giving away a bottle of Victory Brewing Company's most sought after...
Bars in Philadelphia Open on Christmas Day
It's quiet around town on December 25, but some bars are open, should you want to catch a nip....
Perch Pub Raises Over $550 for Salvation Army
During the 12 Beers of Christmas, $552 was collected and donated to the Salvation Army....
Beer Review: Birra del Borgo Duchessic Ale
Birra del Borgo is helping make the case for Italian craft beer....
Inside Brew: Stout & Chowder Festival
Last month, as temperatures began to dip into chilly territory, Rolling Barrel Events teamed up with...
Gift Idea: Local Craft Beer Basket
Unique gifts aren't easy to find. The perfect solution? A craft beer basket....
Guide: What To Do With A Great Bottle of Wine
What if what you hold in your hands isn't just run-of-the-mill?...
Party with Van Gogh at the Art Museum Young Friends Gala
If love both great art and great parties, save the date for the Feb 25 gala at the Philadelphia Muse...
Craft Beer Events for New Year's Eve in Philadelphia
Our picks for the beeriest ways to ring in 2012....
Win Free Tickets to Mission Impossible 4 & Six Minute Preview of The Dark Knight Rises
We're giving away 2 tix to Mission Impossible 4 with screening of first six minutes of The Dark Knig...
The Drink Nation Gift Guide: Spirited Fun
We've come up with a list of spirited gifts perfect for each person in your life....
Coal-Oven Wine Bar Rocchino's & Azione Open in Old City
The dual-entranced space at Third and Chestnut that formerly housed twin resto-clubs Paradigm and Do...
Drink Your Spirit: 5 Classic Holiday Cocktails
Whether you're planning a huge bash or just want to curl up on the couch with a mug of something del...
Beer Review: Troegs Mad Elf
Every year, it seems the legend of Mad Elf grows, making its attainment more of a quest. But is it w...
Italian Beer Dinner at Farmers' Cabinet
Euro-beer haven Farmers' Cabinet has a special guest this Wednesday, and they're celebrating with an...
Classy Go-Go & Whiskey at the New Trestle Inn
From the outside, The Trestle Inn looks like the same seedy corner bar it was for nearly 40 years, b...
Gift Idea: Raise Spirits with the Right Bottle of Wine
Almost everyone of drinking age enjoys a good bottle of wine (and if they don't, now's your chance t...
Roger Barth's Chemistry of Beer: Best Science Class Ever & New Book
Professor Roger Barth is more readily recognized than many of his colleagues in the hard sciences, t...
December Brew & Chew at Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse
There isn't much better than a great beer and food pairing, except when it's an extremely good deal....
Tonight: Warm Happy Hours at MidAtlantic & Village Belle
We've reached the chilly part of autumn, but happily there are two harvest-focused happy hours on op...
Inside Brew: Philadelphia Whiskey Festival
On a recent November evening, the Crystal Tea Room in the Wanamaker Building was host to the Philade...
Perch Pub Celebrates the Season with 12 Beers of Christmas
Broad Street craft beer stop Perch Pub is kicking off the holidays right with a series of a dozen sp...
First Friday December 2011 (Photos)
Photos from our December First Friday art showing and tasting with Victory Brewing Co, and Cavanaugh...
5 Cocktails for Repeal Day
What should you drink on December 5 to commemorate the end of the (not so) Noble Experiment? ...
Beer Review: Unibroue Terrible
Almost any Unibroue beer can make an exquisite companion for winter. The Abbey-style brew known as T...
Celebrate Repeal Day at The Franklin with Dealer's Choice
Philadelphia's preeminent speakeasy is celebrating Repeal Day with an evening of "Dealer’s Choice"...
10 Philly Bars with Fireplaces
It's time to take part in a time-honored city tradition: getting drunk near open flames. ...
Kick the Keg with Miles Davis Bitches Brew at Rembrandt's
Rembrandt's is kicking off their impressive winter beer list with this special brew....
James Beard Foundation Gets Into Drinking
For the first time this year, bartenders and bar managers can vie for glory with a newly announced c...
Drink & Shop at Christmas Village in Love Park
A classic drinks awaits at the tree-adorned city park: mulled wine from Chaddsford Winery. ...
Drink Philly Introduces Free Event Listings and More
Drink Philly Introduces Free Event Listings and More...
Best Wine Apps for iPhone or Android
Make educated decisions about where to place your wine-related app bucks....
Vegetarian Decadence at the New Vedge Happy Hour
Husband-and-wife team Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby are proving that going meatless doesn't have to me...
Places in Philly You Can Get Food 24 Hours
Only a few places stay open all day, every day, and we've created a handy list. ...
Khyber Pass Pub Turns One, Wants to Get You Tipsy
The pub is celebrating its one year anniversary with a slew of specials that last all day and all ni...
Beer Review: Left Hand Brewing Fade to Black Vol. 3
The Colorado-based brewery has created a smoked, peppered porter, perfect for warming your insides o...
Geek of the Week: Adam Schmidt of Drink Philly | Nation
Last week we had the honor to be Geekadelphia's featured Geek of the Week...
Three Beer Stores in Philly Open on Thanksgiving Day
Both The Bottle Shop on East Passyunk and and the Olde Philly Ale House at 20th and Brandywine are o...
First Friday with Victory Beer & Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse
This month, enjoy free craft beer tastings from Victory Brewing Co, and delicious food from Cavanaug...
What to Bring to Thanksgiving: Pinot Noir
While pinot noir's true home is the Burgandy area of France, the vineyards in Oregon's Williamette V...
Bars in Philadelphia Open on Thanksgiving
Several drinking establishments around the city will be open at least part of the evening, so you ca...
Drinkify Your Music, Kinda
Three developers put together a site that asks what artist you are listening to, and purports to pro...
Thanksgiving Eve, the Biggest Drinking Night of the Year
What to do on Thanksgiving Eve in Philadelphia....
Beer Review: Hof ten Dormaal Winter '11
Winter '11 is a crisp farmhouse ale that incorporates chicory root extract along with traditional gr...
Win a Trip to Belgium from Philly Beer Week at City Tap House
You have until November 30 to make it to City Tap House and snag a ticket to enter one of the best r...
Queen Quizzo Drink Specials Tuesdays at El Camino Real
Northern Liberties cantina El Camino Real has re-started their Tuesday night Quizzo series, complete...
Inside Brew: Philly on Tap Tours with Urban Adventures
Luckily for beer-curious visitors and newcomers, the good folks Philadelphia Urban Adventures have c...
Strawberries Protect the Stomach from Alcohol
A team of European researchers confirmed that strawberries have protective effects on mammalian stom...
Jason Cichonski & Chip Roman Open Ela in Queen Village
On the drink menu is a series of innovative cocktails created by Cichonski all named after songs by ...
Best Happy Hours, Drinks & Bars In Your Location - and Now, Events!
Have we got a treat for you. You may have noticed we've been making quite a few tweaks to our mobile...
Barry's Homebrew Outlet Has a New Home in Fishtown
The shop needed more space, so the new management moved the homebrew supply shop from the original S...
Bar Review: Llama Tooth
Siblings Alison and John Galster, along with their dad, Joe, launched Llama Tooth, a new American re...
How To Order A Beer in 42 Languages
The folks at the Esperanto League for North America have put together a handy list, along with a pho...
Running of the Santas
One of the largest and wildest Christmas-themed pub crawls featuring bars all over the city from Fis...
Victory to Release Dark Intrigue November 23
Next week, Victory Brewing Company is releasing their second and final batch of Dark Intrigue....
Brew & Chew at Cav's with Bells Brewery, Nov 16
The November installment of the four-course beer and appetizer pairing at Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse wi...
Free Beer Used to Trap Criminal Suspects
UK police used the bait to trick several people who had evaded arrest into coming forward....
Social Media Drink Deals in Philadelphia
A growing number of Philly bars are offering specials if you tap in to Facebook or Foursquare while ...
Coast to Coast Toast to 30 Years of Vanberg & DeWulf Belgian Imports
On Tuesday, the country of Belgium will celebrate King's Day, and the U.S. will celebrate the 30th a...
Beer Review: Cigar City White Oak Aged Jai Alai IPA
The Tampa, FL-based brewery loves to play with variations. In fact, almost everything brewed at Ciga...
Science on Tap at National Mechanics, Nov 14
Drink beers with Jason C. Poole, the Manager of the Fossil Prep Lab at the Academy of the Natural Sc...
Celebrate Belgian Beer Experts at Tria, Nov 15
On Tuesday, Tria Wash West will join craft beer bars across the country in a "Coast to Coast Toast" ...
Fast & Easy (& Pricey) Spheres with Cirrus Ice Ball Press
The Ice Ball Press lets you make a perfectly-shaped ball in under a minute....
Winter Beerfest at Union Transfer, Nov 26
After you've done the family thing for Thanksgiving, escape to your real love -- craft beer. ...
South Philly Bar & Grill Honors Veterans with Drink Specials
East Passyunk sports bar South Philly Bar & Grill is partnering with America 4R Marines to hold sev...
Jim Beam Heir Wants to Give You Bourbon at Twisted Tail, Nov 16
George Reilly will welcome Fred Noe, Jim Beam's master distiller and the great-grandson of the origi...
Beaujolais Nouveau Day is Nov 17, Midtown Village Celebrates
More than a dozen bars and restaurants in Midtown Village are gearing up for a big event on November...
Inside Brew: Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse
This Rittenhouse sports bar follows a mantra of "Great beers, great food and awesome happy hours!"...
An Evening of Punch with David Wondrich
This is a rare opportunity to mingle with the man behind arguably one of the most influential histor...
Tailgate Beer: Craft Cans for the Masses
While Tailgate isn't pioneering in flavor, it breaks down one longstanding barrier: the iron grip AB...
Happy Hour Review: Tinto Tuesdays
If you're looking for a laid back happy hour experience, stop by Rittenhouse wine bar Tinto on Tuesd...
Stone Brewing Epic 11.11.11 Hits Shelves
This week, the penultimate beer in Stone Brewing's Vertical Epic Ale tasting series lands on shelves...
Taste 200 Spirits at the Philadelphia Whiskey Festival, Nov 15
The Philadelphia Whiskey Festival is your chance to taste over 200 different liquors, from single ma...
Beer Review: AleSmith Speedway Stout
Speedway Stout is a deep, dark, roasty imperial stout full of coffee and chocolate notes....
Cheap Dater: You Bring the Drinks, Moonstone Brings the Jazz
On every second Friday, Moonstone Arts Center in Midtown Village welcomes Lucky Old Souls for a BYO ...
Valley Forge Beer Fest, Dec 10
More than 50 breweries from around the country and the world will converge on the Greater Philadelph...
Booze With Your Art at the Wilma Theater
The Wilma Theater is host to a variety of performances, and two upcoming events have an extra appeal...
New Mojito Recipe from Rum Bar's DonQ Mojito Olympics
Bartenders competed in the final round of this cane-spirit competition, and a new winning recipe was...
Craft Beer Express Rolls Through Philly Nov 12
A dozen of the city's best brew establishments have partnered to put together another day-long pub-...
Cav's 3 Year Anniversary Happy Hour & Party, Nov 10-11
Cavanaugh's is celebrating three years of bringing sports bar fun to Rittenhouse with a two-day cele...
Thanks for the Extra Hour at the Bar, Daylight Savings Time!
When the clock strikes 2 AM on Saturday, it is suddenly 1 AM, again. Presto, time travel....
Frankford Hall's New Menu Brings $3 Half-Liter Drafts
To kick off the new winter food, for the next two weeks you can score a half-liter draft for just $3...
Viewing Parties for Union's Second Playoff Game, Nov 4
Thursday evening, it's do or die for Philadelphia's MLS team, the Union, and several bars are holdin...
Punkin Chunkin 2011, November 4-6
This weekend is your chance for an epic tailgate at one of America's most revered sporting competiti...
Distrito's Day of the Day Party & Tequila Tasting, Nov 2
Jose Garces' West Philly cantina Distrito is going all out with its Day of the Dead celebration. ...
Perch Pub Adds a Pair of Specialty Taps
Broad Street beer joint Perch Pub just announced two new specialty taps will be added to the current...
Do We Have PBR to Thank for Dirty Dancing?
If you swooned over the class-crossing romance between Baby and Johnny Castle, send the folks at Pab...
Beer Review: Founders Backwoods Bastard
Backwoods Bastard is boast-worthy enough to compel beer fans to pull out their wallets and buy up th...
7 Billion People Means We're Going to Run Out of Beer
Today the world's population will hit the 7 billion mark, and we've calculated that very soon there ...
Think Pink Breast Cancer Fundraiser, Nov 5
Manayunk's Southwestern Cactus plays host to breast cancer fundraiser "Think Pink for Johanna Bahr N...
Drunken Punkin Cookies
Make good use of the flavors of fall by combining pumpkin and pumpkin ale in these delicious cookies...
Booze Themed Pumpkin Carvings
When you're a kid, Halloween is the ultimate holiday. How can adults add some excitement back into t...
MilkBoy Brings Coffee, Booze & Music to Market East
MilkBoy's comfortable vibe and friendly staff are a much welcome, much needed addition to the neighb...
Shipwreck Rum: A Voyage of Barrel Aging and Exotic Spice
St. Kitts-based Brinley Gold has a new offering, and it's a step above your average pirate's swill. ...
Lunacy: Blacklit Halloween at Cav's Rittenhouse
What do you get when you turn off all the lights in a happening bar? Lunacy!...
Cognac Class with Jason Wilson at the Wine School, Oct 28
Jason Wilson will lead a session focusing on three French classics: Cognac, Armagnac and Calvados....
Mini Wine Tsunami at Wisconsin Liquor Store
A thirty-plus-year-old shelf holding nearly 7,000 bottles of wine spontaneously collapsed at Superio...
What Will You Drink for International Stout Day, Nov 3?
In the vein of this summer's successful International IPA Day comes the cool-weather version....
Battle for Pumpkin (Beer) Supremacy at Perch Pub, Oct 28
In honor of Halloween, Perch Pub is hosting a kick-the-keg battle. ...
Wed Night Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament at Cav's Rittenhouse
Rittenhouse pub Cavanaugh's is hosting a rock, paper, scissors tournament with $3 draft specials....
First Friday with McCrossen's Tavern, Nov 4
This month, come enjoy food and wine tastings from McCrossen's Tavern, as well as local art and live...
Our National Anthem Came from an Old English Drinking Song
Next time you hear the soaring words about the land of the free and the home of the brave, remember ...
Dress Like a Movie Star for the Film Festival's Closing Costume Party, Oct 29
Who doesn't want to be a movie star? The closing night party for the Philadelphia Film Festival is y...
The Big Lebowski at Perch Pub, Oct 25
The screens in the pool room will be showing everyone's favorite Dude, starring in The Big Lebowski....
Beer Review: Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Marzen
This is the prototypical rauchbier, brewed in Bamberg and stored in oakwood casks in the same histor...
Two Faves: Beer + Krispy Kremes at Devil's Den, Oct 25
Two of the best-tasting things on the planet come together in an inspired pairing on Tuesday at Devi...
Women of Beer Dinner at MidAtlantic, Oct 25
Daniel Stern's West Philly taproom is celebrating two of the best things in life -- beer and women -...
Perch Pub's Sunday Night Happy Hour
Broad Street craft beer spot Perch Pub has an 8-10 PM Sunday night drink deal that is hard to beat....
Have Your Cake and Drink It Too
Each and every confection offered at Lush Confections features alcohol, combined with chocolate and ...
2011 Halloween Parties in Philadelphia
Check out our picks for the best Halloween events going down this year....
Dangerous Method: The Official Cocktail of the Philadelphia Film Festival
Drink Philly is proud to celebrate the movies and the Philadelphia Film Society with the first-ever ...
Drinks Featured in Movies
We thought it would be fun to take a look at movies where a beverage has a prominent -- if not starr...
Taste Festival Brings Food, Wine & Jose Garces to Valley Forge
This weekend, Philly's own culinary star Jose Garces will join an array of other celeb chefs, wine e...
Hollywood Vines: 6 Celebrity Winemakers
Fame and fortune has found itself in the wine game, and a growing number of the Hollywood elite have...
Connect: 10 Philly Bars with Wi-Fi
Internet connectivity is in homes, offices, airports, cafes, bookstores, supermarkets and salons. Wh...
Beer Review: Victory Moonglow Weizenbock
Available for a short period of time in the fall, Moonglow Weizenbock is Victory's take on the the d...
Free My Drink?
Are state-run liquor sales socialist? A new website from the conservative Commonwealth Foundation tr...
The Clover Club: Philly's Original Cocktail
Arguably the signature drink of Philadelphia, the Clover Club cocktail has roots in the pre-prohibit...
Feury Brothers Beer Dinner with Victory's Bill Covaleski
This Monday, October 17, chef Patrick Feury welcomes his brother, chef Terrance Feury and Bill Coval...
Han Solo Ice Cube Tray
You could win one of these excellent Han Solo in Carbonite ice cube trays....
What to Drink at Design Philadelphia, Oct 13-23
Today brings the start of the seventh annual Design Philadelphia, the week-plus-long celebration of ...
Good Ad/Bad Ad: Miller Lite vs. Dos Equis
In this feature, we take a look at two beer, spirit or wine ads or marketing campaigns. Then we put ...
Wine Wisdom & Cocktail Classes at Tryst
Starting Thursday, Oct 19, this intimate Walnut Street lounge is holding a weekly series of classes ...
New Imperial American Tripel: Iron Hill Brewery's FE 15
To celebrate their 15th Anniversary, Iron Hill created FE 15, an Imperial American Tripel....
Inside Brew: Rum Bar
Rittenhouse's Rum Bar carries over 200 varieties, which Kanter and crew mix with housemade shrubs an...
Solo: Party in a Cup
Take a look at the history of the Solo cup. You know the one, the red plastic vessel that introduced...
Frankford Hall Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest may already be over in Munich, but here in Philly, Frankford Hall is keeping the spirit ...
Now Open: Barcade Philadelphia
Whether you're a video game fanatic or just a devotee of local craft beer, this Monday is turning ou...
Ever Wonder What Christopher Columbus Drank?
More than 500 years ago, in search of new trade routes, Christopher Columbus packed away wine and wa...
Beer Review: Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale
This spicy, copper beer is like a body at rest -- peaceful and still, yet one that proves its zest f...
Karen Eland Paints with Beer
Oregon artist Karen Eland is not afraid to try new things. She paints with beer....
Booze in Review, 10/1-10/7
This week had its ups and downs, but -- on the bright side -- it's gorgeous out!...
First Friday October 7 with The Farmer's Cabinet
This month, come enjoy food and beer tastings from The Farmer's Cabinet and check out some great loc...
8-Bit Oktoberfest
In the spirit of the season, we present "8-Bit Oktoberfest" featuring the Cubies. ...
Dogfish Head Getting Geeky with Google & Cool with Pearl Jam
Two new special Dogfish Head brews show how wide the audience for craft beer has become....
Farewell to Jobs: The Steve Jobs Drink
Along with much of the world, we were saddened last night when Apple confirmed founder Steve Jobs ha...
Ken Burns' Prohibition Delves into the Noble Experiment
PBS aired Ken Burns' documentary Prohibition over the past few days, and all three episodes are now ...
8 Pumpkin Ales for the Season
The polarizing-but-celebrated fall beer style known as pumpkin ale is back in season. ...
Root for the Phillies with Art in the Age
Art in the Age is celebrating the post-season with a special "Root for the Phillies" promotion at se...
Virtual Happy Hour from Tub Gin
Tub Gin Joint is a series of web-streamed happy hour concerts, the first of which is this Friday, Oc...
National Vodka Day: From Russian Standard to Vodka Light (Voli)
October 4 is National Vodka Day. Brands abound, and rely on all kinds of gimmicks to stand out in a ...
Beer Review: De Struise Brouwers Pannepot
The microbrewery from the Belgium's West Flanders region has garnered a significant amount of attent...
Philadelphia Brewing Co. & WXPN Broadcast A New Beer
Philadelphia Brewing Co. has partnered with alternative music radio station WXPN to produce a limite...
Great American Beer Festival: Winners
The Great American Beer Festival's beer competition drew a record-setting 3,930 entries from 526 bre...
Keith Wallace: Corked & Forked
The trifecta of drinks, food and writing comes together in happy synergy in Keith Wallace's new cook...
Phillies = Craft Microbrews; Cardinals = Budwesier?
If the Phillies win, Mayor Nutter loses -- he'll have to drink a Bud, courtesy of St. Louis Mayor Fr...
19-Year-Old Beer Burglars Arrested
Last week, three 19-year-olds were apprehended in L.A. County after allegedly stealing a 30-pack of ...
Rare Firkin Tapping Oyster specials, 10/2
This Sunday, our friends over at Fitzpatrick Crest Tavern in Wildwood is going to be doing a rare fi...
Rum Workout: DonQ Mojito Olympics at Rum Bar
Starting October 3, area bartenders will be gathering each Monday at Rum Bar in Rittenhouse to do so...
Phillies Playoff Drink Specials
The playoffs kick off on Saturday, October 1, and you can expect Phillies-watching parties in every ...
Friday: Jack Rum at Perch Pub
This Friday night, a bevy of lovely lady reps from Jack Rum will be giving away free samples and swa...
South Philadelphia Tap Room
SPTR is a brew-crowd-pleaser, serving equally well as a sports bar for the fan that doesn't need two...
Inside Brew: Con Murphy's
Located just off the Ben Franklin Parkway in the Windsor Hotel, Con Murphy's is a true Irish pub....
Inside Brew: Savor, Washington D.C.
A look at what went down at the fourth annual Savor: An American Craft Beer and Food Experience in W...
Stout & Chowder Festival on the Delaware
Think ahead to the chilly days of late autumn, and mark your calendars for the second annual Stout a...
Great American Beer Festival: Preview
That noise you hear? It's the sound of beer lovers everywhere getting ready for their annual pilgrim...
Football & Wine? You Bet!
Don't limit the bar at your next football party - check out our list of classic game day grub choice...
Frozen Ghost Vodka
Vodka doesn't have very much character to begin with, so along with good ingredients and distillatio...
Top 3 Ways to Serve Ice in Cocktails
More than just an afterthought, ice is recognized by today's bartenders as one of the crucial consti...
Square 1682 Greatest Hits Wine Dinner
On Tuesday evening, September 27, chef Guillermo Tellez is serving a seven-course dinner of his "gre...
Beer Review: Dogfish Head Punkin Ale
Punkin Ale is one of Dogfish Head's oldest beers, and gets its name from an event that's legendary i...
What Do States Get from Your Boozing Habits?
A data visualization lets you browse through the 50 states and see who charges what in taxes on beer...
Autumnation: Hops Meet Pumpkin in Sixpoint's First Seasonal Can
Starting next week, the first-ever seasonal brew from Brooklyn's Sixpoint Brewery will become availa...
Video: Summer Ale Festival at the Philadelphia Zoo
This past July, Rolling Barrel Events and Fair Food Philly gathered a couple dozen breweries and loc...
Gameday Bar Specials
Can't get to Lincoln Financial Field for the game? The next best thing is watching it from one of t...
Mighty Margaritas at El Camino Real
A genuine Tex-Mex watering hole, smack in the middle of Northern Liberties....
Drink Philly To Launch The Drink Nation
I am very pleased to announce that we will be launching TheDrinkNation.com, a nationwide website cov...
Gulps, Vines & Bier: 3 New Happy Hours
Three new happy hours have popped up recently, spread through almost all corners of the city....
Music Madness on Saturday
Two big music events: Red Bull Riot Fest on Festival Pier and Hoots and Hellmouth at the TLA....
The Republican Primary Debate Drinking Game
Whether your goal is to decide who you're going to vote for, discover new fodder for jokes, or just ...
Weekend Picks, 9/22-9/25
Oktoberfests, bratwurst eating contests, rauchbier, wine festivals and more. ...
Brews for Boobies: Great Drinks for a Great Cause
If you love great Philly bars and hate cancer, this Saturday, October 8 event is for you....
Davio's: Free Wednesday Night Event Series and More
Rittenhouse steakhouse Davio's is stepping up its drink game with a heap of new booze-centric offeri...
It's National Punch Day!
This party-perfect drink was brought to the Western world around the time of Christopher Columbus, d...
Hipp-O-Lantern: River Horse Brewing's Spicy Pumpkin Ale
On the banks of the Delaware River, in the quaint town of Lambertville, NJ, you will find River Hors...
Friday: Smoke It Up at Yards
This Friday, Northern Liberties-based Yards Brewing Company is having a smokefest -- a smoked beer f...
New Phillies Cocktail: The Clincher
In honor of the Phillies' amazing win last night, with which they clinched the National League East ...
Chick Beer: Hot or Not?
There's a new beer in town, and it's here to kick butt -- though after a glance at the packaging, yo...
Yuengling Expands to Ohio; Produces First Oktoberfest
This year, Yuengling is expanding to its 14th state (Ohio) and producing its first-ever Oktoberfest ...
Cheap Date: Kegs & Eggs at Distrito
$10 gets you a beer and breakfast pairing on the weekends at this West Philly Jose Garces Mexican....
Sausagefest at South Philly Tap Room, September 18
This Sunday, September 18, launch your Oktoberfest celebrations into full gear with a stop at South ...
3 New Cocktail Menus for September
Summer's on it's way out the door, and with the shift of the seasons comes a series of new, autumn-f...
Ranstead Room Launches Happy Hour
When it launched in 2010, this back room to Stephen Starr's Rittenhouse Mexican El Rey opened nightl...
Welcome the La Chouffe Gnome to Its New Home
The Pub on Passyunk East is of only three locations in the country to have one of these special towe...
Yo-ho-ho! Free Rum on Talk Like a Pirate Day, Sept 19
Rittenhouse's Rum Bar is giving away samples of DonQ to patrons dressed and speaking like pirates in...
What Should Philly's Signature Cocktail Be?
Foobooz/Philadelphia Magazine is on the hunt for Philadelphia's signature cocktail....
Good Ad/Bad Ad
In this feature, we take a look at a beer, spirit or wine ad or marketing campaign we think is very ...
Good Ad/Bad Ad
In this feature, we take a look at a beer, spirit or wine ad or marketing campaign we think is very ...
$1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold at Phila. Brewing Co.? Not So Fast, Newsworks
Fear not, the maker of Kenzinger and Walt Wit has not gotten into the convenience store business....
2011 Oktoberfest Events
Oktoberfest season has arrived, and it's a grand time to be a beer lover. We round up the plethora o...
Philadelphia Bar & Restaurant's $1 Birthday Celebration
The Old City gastropub is serving up dollar deals on craft brews and tasty eats every night this wee...
'Tis the Season (for Oktoberfest Beers)
A selection of Oktoberfest brews to look for in bars and restaurants this time of year....
Beer Review: Hoptimus Prime from Ruckus Brewing Co.
This new brewery formed when an NYC marketing firm took over the operations of a former client. One ...
Elmwood Park Zoo Oktoberfest, September 17
It's the fourth annual Oktoberfest celebration at this Norristown zoo fundraiser that will benefit j...
Wet-Hopped: Manayunk Brewery Working to Recover from Floods
The riverside brewery is battling an engorged Schuylkill, with floods sparked by Hurricane Irene and...
On the Rock: Plymouth Gin
Plymouth Gin is a distinct spirit, infused with botanicals and imported from England. Local brand am...
How Big is 'Big Beer'?
A Michigan State professor mapped out all the brands owned by the top 13 beer companies. It's a lot:...
Inside Brew: Perch Pub
Perch Pub is a relaxed, unpretentious lounge, focusing on craft beer, fun cocktails and an inexpensi...
MGK Brew Blast on the Battleship NJ, 9/17
Over 50 craft breweries will be pouring their wares on this real-life war vessel. $45 gets you unlim...
Cocktail Wisdom from Mixology Maven Phoebe Esmon
Farmers' Cabinet bar manager Phoebe Esmon dishes on how she learned to tend, what makes a good bar a...
Beer Fest at the Ballpark: September 10
Enjoy an incredible day at McFadden's Ballpark sampling over 50 Different Beers from 25+ Craft Brewe...
Weekend Picks, 9/8-9/11
What to do this weekend, including a round-up of 9/11 memorials on Sunday....
Victory Beer Blog: The Making of Headwaters Pale Ale
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into the creation of a beer with Victory's new blog series...
Late Night Wine Happy Hour at McCrossen's Tavern, 9/7
On Wednesday, Stephanie from Bourgeois Family Selections will be pouring two of their special French...
September First Friday at Drink Philly: Photos
Photos from September's First Friday, with Q BBQ & Tequila and Ithaca Brewing Co....
Drinking Wine Linked to Lower Weight Gain
A new Spanish study found wine drinkers gain less weight. No one is sure why, but scientists have a ...
New Media Unplugged with Technically Philly & two.one.five Magazine, 9/6
Drink Philly founder and president Adam Schmidt will be one of several independent publishers from a...
Irreverent Fermenting: Weyerbacher Blasphemy Ale
In May, Weyerbacher re-released this oak-barrel-aged quad in 750 ml bottles with a new label design....
Back-to-School Bar Guide
Where can students who are 21+ find relief from studying? We rounded up a few great options near eac...
Labor Day Treat: Watermelon Beer Popsicles
CraftBeer.com has a great recipe for these frozen, buzzy snacks using 21st Amendment Hell or High Wa...
Vote for Rum Bar's Adam Kanter To Be Tommy Bahama's Rumologist
Vote for local proprietor Adam Kantor of Rum Bar, one of 20 finalists vying to become Tommy Bahama's...
First Friday September 2: Ithaca Brewing Co & Q BBQ & Tequila
This month, come enjoy free beer tastings from Ithaca Brewing Co., FREE food tastings from Q BBQ & T...
Rhuby: Another Gem from Art in the Age
Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction has just introduced Rhuby, their third entry into the spir...
Custom Drinks with Google's New Recipe Search
Google's new recipe search tools allow you to search for a cocktail, then refine the ingredients, pr...
Drink Philly Skillshare Class: Become One with Your Beer
Register now for Become One With Your Beer: Beer 101 on Thursday, March 22, to learn everything you ...
Cocktailing at the Dandelion: Summer Beer Flip
Laura overcomes her initial hesitation at a beer cocktail with a whole egg, and very much enjoys the...
Drink Philly Gets A New Editor
We received a ton of resumes, but I'm very proud to announce that we have chosen a new Editor for Dr...
Brews, Blues and Barbecue at the Electric Factory, Saturday, Sept 17
Taste over 70 craft beers and judge great 'cue from over 15 area grillmasters at this Electric Facto...
Need Tunes for Your Next Party? L.C. Bee's Got You Covered
Listen to the catchy tunes sung by the PLCB mascot, Ms. L.C. Bee, an 8ft bumble bee....
Allagash White Review
It's simply the most classic American example of its style. Allagash White is the perfect beer for a...
Troegs Brewing Flying Mouflan
Troegs, out of Harrisburg, PA, is one of the great breweries in our region producing favorites such ...
Breweries in the Path of the Storm
Just how many breweries are in the path of Irene? Take a look at our map of several major breweries ...
EFE Raki
EFE Raki is made with grapes and anise seed, lending itself a flavor likened to absinthe. It's tripl...
Trapped for the Weekend: Simple Cocktail Recipes
Hit the store and stock up on your base liquors, because it sounds like we have a rough weekend ahea...
Twisted Tail Happy Hour Review
The Twisted Tail, which has only been open for a few weeks, prides itself on presentation. Once happ...
So Long, and Thanks for All the Beer...
Our editor Justin gives his final farewell to the city that heightened his love of craft beer and fi...
Weekend Picks: 8/25 - 8/28
Here are Drink Philly's weekend picks for 8/25 through 8/28. Find out where we think the coolest stu...
Sam Adams Black Lager
Although Philadelphia is probably used to smaller craft breweries, Sam Adams is one of the forefathe...
Frozen Blood Orange Margarita @ El Vez
My summer savior? The Frozen Blood Orange Margarita at El Vez, Stephen Starr's eclectic Mexican join...
Drink Philly Takes Home Best New Blog Award at Philly Geek Awards
In one of the coolest events we have ever partaken in, Drink Philly took home the award for Best New...
New Holland Brewing: Dragon's Milk
Barrel aged beers come in numerous shapes, sizes and tastes. Some are aged in whiskey or bourbon bar...
9/12-9/16, 9/18-23: Center City Restaurant Week
Center City's Restaurant Week is coming up in September. TD Bank (not sure what they have to do wit...
Drink Philly Goes to the Philadelphia Geek Awards Tonight
Drink Philly will be attending the Philly Geek Awards tonight, as we are nominated for Best New Blog...
Oyster House Debuts New Punch Menu
The popular Sansom Street restaurant now offers five alcoholic punches featuring different types of ...
8/18: Always Sunny Gathering of the Green Men Party
Tonight, WMMR is hosting an It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia "Gathering of the Green Men" and Viewi...
8/20: Rum Bar Hosts an 80's Party for Rum Week
Rum Bar is celebrating Rum Week this Saturday with a bunch of different drink specials during their ...
Beer With Awesome Labeling
With a bottle that is minimal, sleek, and gorgeous, this Cleveland brewery knows how to appeal to mo...
New Cocktail Menu at Rum Bar
We went to Rum Bar to scope out their new cocktail menu. They already serve a wonderful selection of...
Weekend Pick: 8/18 - 8/21
Here are Drink Philly's Weekend Picks for 8/18 through 8/21. See what we think are the coolest event...
Local 44
Local 44 describes themselves as a neighborhood beer joint, and that is exactly what I found upon en...
Who Wants To Be The Next Drink Philly Editor?
That's right, we're on the hunt for a new editor. Could this be you?...
Smith's: Good for All Types of Game
From 5-7pm, Smith's boasts $1 off all drafts including Yards, Kenzinger, Guiness, Stella, and Flying...
8/16: Skillshare Comes to Philadelphia
Tomorrow is the launch of Philadelphia Skillshare, a program originally started in NYC that is set u...
9:17: Fifth Annual Craft Beer Games
Manayunk Brewery will be hosting its annual Craft Beer Games in their upstairs River Room from 11am-...
Brooklyn Brewery: Sorachi Ace
Most often found bottle-conditioned in a 750ml corked bottle, Sorachi Ace is a unique farmhouse styl...
8/22: McGillin's Celebrates Oktoberfest
McGillins Olde Ale House is throwing an Oktoberfest Celebration beginning on August 22nd through the...
Bar with the Most Taps in the World
While it's not recognized by the Guinness Association, the Yard House in Long Beach California is wi...
Alcoholic Dessert Treats
The weather continues to stay warm so we continue to search for ways to stay cool. Try one of these...
Counting Calories
The website www.getdrunknotfat.com shows you a rather thorough listing of assorted liquors and drink...
8/23: Cabo Wabo Dinner @ Distrito
Distrito will be hosting a Cabo Wabo Tequila dinner on August 23rd. For only $55 per person, people ...
8/25: Flip-Flop Ball
Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse will be hosting a benefit event called the Flip-Flop Ball on August 25th fro...
Kalimotxo - Red Wine with Coca Cola
Melissa delves into the world of kalimotxo - a cocktail consisting of equal parts red wine to Coca C...
Wineries Begin to Think Plastic
As technology in the liquor world advances, some people look to change age-old traditions in favor o...
Pinot Boutique Offers Wine Tastings
Pinot Wine Boutique in Old City has started a new happy hour special by offering wine tastings to th...
First Friday August 2011: One Year Anniversary (Photos)
Photos from our August First Friday year anniversary fundraiser with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundatio...
Cocktail Talk: Colin Shearn on the Manhattan
For cocktail lovers everywhere, the Manhattan is perhaps the bees knees. What better way to gain ins...
Weekend Picks: 8/11 - 8/14
Here are Drink Philly's Weekend Picks for 8/11 through 8/14. See our picks for the coolest events al...
Six Pack Stores in Philadelphia
Chase, the warm, kind-hearted spirit that he is, compiled a list of six pack stores all over Philade...
Inside Brew: Dock Street Music Festival (video)
The Dock Street Music Festival closed out Philly Beer Week with music, pizza and beer - three things...
Fish Happy Hour
Fish's small downstairs frame along with the inviting attitudes of a helpful staff make for an enjoy...
Wine Ties Beer in US Popularity
For only the second time in two decades, wine has tied beer in popularity amongst drinkers in the Un...
Glass Chills from Room Temp to Zero in Five Minutes
Heineken recently used their financial power to create a special type of double-walled glassware tha...
MGD64 Lemonade Cancelled
MillerCoors' recent venture to "tap into the flavored beer market" has yielded less profits than pre...
International IPA Day
Today marks the 1st International IPA Day (hashtag #IPADay on Twitter). Unlike many of the other ne...
Moletto Prosecco
Yes, prosecco. That sparkling wine from Italy with the cool bubbles and actually affordable price ta...
Inside Brew: Breakfast at the Philadelphia Brewing Co Brewery (video)
Philadelphia Brewing Company hosted Breakfast At the Brewery during Philadelphia Beer Week, featurin...
Wine Reduces Risk of Sunburns
A recent study from the University of Barcelona and the Spanish National Research Council has conclu...
Clam Bake Special at Perch Pub
Perch Pub has recently announced that they'll be running a clam bake special all summer, featuring a...
Most Expensive Bottle of White Wine Ever Sold
Last month, a new world record was set for the most expensive bottle of white wine ever sold. The 18...
Weekend Picks: 8/4 - 8/7
Here's a list of Drink Philly's picks for the weekend of 8/4 through 8/7! Here, we list all the even...
Beer Gardens in Philadelphia
Chase has compiled a list of great beer gardens all around Philadelphia. Bring your friends for some...
First Friday August: 1 Year Anniversary with Shine Whiskey & Khyber Pass Pub
It's our 1 year anniversary for First Fridays! Every month Drink Philly opens their doors to the pub...
Drink Philly on CBS Talk Philly: Lemonade Moonshine Margaritas
Drink Philly is honored to be on Talk Philly on CBS Philly, at 12pm! We'll be showing you some previ...
Drink Philly Interview with Marilyn Russell on Ben FM
Drink Philly President interviewed with Marilyn Russell on Ben FM. Take a listen to the interview....
Beer Ice Cream Now Sold At Victory
It's been hot as anything, but Victory Brewing Company has the best kind of solution: beer ice cream...
Ithaca Beer Co. CascaZilla
Ithaca Beer Co. It's one of the great (and relatively old) East Coast craft breweries, highly regard...
Craft Beer in Cans: Why Brewers Are Switching
A little while ago, Sixpoint announced that they would start running some of their brews in can-form...
NYC Experiences a Rice Wine Bootleg Boom
New York City is experiencing a boom of bootlegged rice wine, a staple of Fujianese dining. Just as ...
7/31: 2nd Street Festival @ Northern Liberties
This will mark the third annual festival, and they'll be closing down N. 2nd between Germantown and ...
PLCB Shows +4% Sales Growth
It was recently reported that the Pennsylvania state-owned Wine & Spirits shops increased in profits...
Inside Brew: Forum of the Gods
The Forum of the Gods is a yearly tradition for Philly Beer Week. Hosted this year by Philadelphia B...
Homebrewers Association, Top 50 Beers
The Homebrewers Association of America has recently compiled a list of the top 50 craft beers, after...
Rum on the River Postponed
The upcoming Rum on the River Event has been postponed, due to the Philadelphia Belle's shutdown. We...
Word of the Week: Hops
Each week, we pick a basic term in the drinking industry and talk a little more about it. This week,...
Booze Bartering: A Post-Apocalyptic Guide
When our money doesn't work anymore, what do we use to buy and trade? Our booze, of course! Here's a...
7/27: Quizzo @ Fitzpatrick Crest Tavern in Wildwood
Fitzpatrick Crest Tavern will be hosting Quizzo on Wednesday the 27th, starting at 9:30. It'll be ho...
Sunoco Stations Fill Your Growlers
Sunoco Stations in Western New York have recently opened up the "Craft Beer Exchange," allowing patr...
Shark Week 2011 Drinking Game
Shark week starts July 31st, and what better way to celebrate than with the second annual Shark Week...
GIRLS LIKE PINK BOYS LIKE BLUE: Molson Makes a Beer for Women
Molson Coors has announced plans to launch a new beer in the U.K. that will be aimed at females in a...
Williams Bros. Kelpie Seaweed Ale
Hunting down Scotland's Kelpie Seaweed Ale in Philly can be as challenging as marking the always-elu...
Drink Philly in the Wharton Journal
The Wharton Journal has a beer with the President of Drink Philly....
The Perfect Excuse
Each year, beer mega corporations such as MillerCoors and Anheuser-Busch InBev spend hundreds of mil...
Uses for Wine... in Space
Recent studies at the University of Strasbourg in France revealed that a compound found in red wine ...
7/24: Rare Firkin Tapping and $1 Oysters @ Crest Tavern in Wildwood
This Sunday, our friends over at Fitzpatrick Crest Tavern in Wildwood is going to be doing a rare fi...
Mixology Lesson with Positano Coast + Living Social
Living Social is offering a pretty amazing deal on a two-hour Mixology Lesson complete with hors d'o...
7/28: Beer Dinner @ Chifa Featuring Oskar Blues
On July 28th, Chifa will be hosting a BBQ Picnic featuring Oskar Blues brewery. This dinner costs $6...
7/22: Riesling Smackdown @ McCrossen's Tavern
Two wine connoiseurs have each hand-picked a selection of four Rieslings, and will vie for who bring...
Downey's Named Worst Irish Pub in America
The struggling bar reportedly racked up a rather impressive 51 health-code violations in a three-hou...
7/24: Bluegrass & BBQ @ JG Domestic
JG Domestic will be hosting a Bluegrass & BBQ dinner on July 24th from 4pm-9pm. $40 gets you three d...
Best Air Conditioned Bars of 2011
AC and drink specials. What could be better? We've made a list of some of the best air-conditioned b...
7/21: Hemingway's 112th Birthday @ Cuba Libre
Ernest Hemingway, famous author and drinker, will be celebrated at Cuba Libre for his 121th Birthday...
Inside Brew: Hammer of Glory & Opening Tap, Philly Beer Week Video
While a strange tradition to others, to Philadelphia, the Hammer of Glory signifies the opening of B...
Homework: How to Taste: A Guide to Enjoying Wine
We're all about starting with the basics to learn how to fully appreciate what we consume. After all...
7/21: Bermuda Rum Tasting @ Four Seasons
The Four Seasons will be hosting a Bermuda rum tasting on Thursday, July 21st at 6:30pm in their lov...
Haandbryggeriet Dobbel Dram
Haandbryggeriet is a small brewery from Norway run by four friends who, after traveling around Europ...
AB InBev Trademarks 215, Threatening Craft and Local Beer Market
Following the success of the Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Ale, AB InBev has recently filed to tradem...
Minnesota Shutdown Sends MillerCoors Packing
If you haven't been keeping up, Minnesota has been trying to redo their budget. Since no one has agr...
10/1: Charlie Brown Great Pumpkin Beer Fest @ The Institute
We know it's a ways away, but we just heard about The Institute's 3rd Annual Charlie Brown Great Pum...
How A Drink Made Me Angry At Bacon
Justin heard of a recipe for a bacon and bourbon drink, and decided that he just needed to experienc...
7/23: Summer Ale Fest @ The Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo will once again be hosting the Summer Ale Festival, sponsored by Fair Food Phil...
2011 Vendy Awards Recap
The Vendy Awards took place this past Saturday, and what a delicious day it was! The Vendy Awards ha...
Weekend Picks: 7/14 through 7/17
Here are Drink Philly's Weekend Picks for 7/14 through 7/17! Check out what we think are some of the...
8/27: Battle of the Canvas - Live Painting Competition & Concert
On August 27th from noon to 10pm, come down to the Piazza at Schmidts to watch a live painting compe...
9/17: Brews, Blues and Barbecue
On September 17th from 12pm-4pm, head down to the Electric Factory for Brews, Blues, and Barbecue, a...
Bastille Day Events
Happy Bastille Day! July 14th marks the time when France celebrate's their independence. Here are a ...
Pennsylvania's New Moonshine
We've all been eagerly awaiting the release of Philadelphia Distilling's XXX Shine White Whiskey for...
Saison d'erpe Mere Special Eindejaar
Kleinbrouwerij De Glazen Toren is a small upstart brewery from the town of d'erp-Mere, Belgium start...
7/18: Brew & Chew @ Cavanaugh's with Stoudt's
The Brew & Chew Beer pairings at Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse return on 7/18! For those not familiar, thi...
7/16: Saison Brunch at Johnny Brenda's
Johnny Brenda's will be hosting their Annual Saison Brunch on 7/16, featuring almost a dozen saisons...
U.S. Fast Food Restaurants to Sell Beer
In an attempt at making their food more palatable (or boost sales to compete with casual dining), ce...
7/16: Good Food, Good Beer Event @ Head House
On 7/16, come to Head House for awesome food and beer!...
Vote for Us on PHL17's Philly Hot List!
Drink Philly has been nominated as one of the best blogs in Philly. Help us reach the top!...
7/15: Dogfish Head Tap Takeover @ Grey Lodge Pub
Ten Dogfish Head beers will be served - some of which are fairly uncommon....
Yards Cape of Good Hope Seasonal Announced
Yards Brewing is gearing up to release their Cape of Good Hope seasonal....
Victory Brewing's New Beer on the Horizon
Victory's latest beer, a Belgian smoked dubbel, is just a few months away....
$6 Smoke House Hot Dog and Pint at MidAtlantic
MidAtlantic is serving one of the best deals around this July....
7/12: Yards Beer Dinner at Kennett featuring Culton Organics
A unique beer dinner featuring organic food will occur at Kennett on 7/12....
Reflections on a Beer Dinner at Chifa
The Garces establishments have never failed to disappoint, and I was more than a little excited abou...
Shipwrecked Wine Sells for $43,000
Two-hundred year old champagne was recovered, sold, and imbibed!...
Wisconsin Breweries Get the Cold Shoulder
A bill in Wisconsin could spell trouble for its 66 craft breweries....
Ortlieb's Jazzhaus Resurrection?
Our friends over at Foobooz just broke the news that Ortlieb's Jazzhaus seems to have been taken ove...
New Landmark Americana to Open on Saint Joseph's University Campus
Landmark Americana is opening a new location at Saint Joseph's!...
American Wines Beat French Wines in Bottle Shock
Bottle Shock is a 2008 movie that details the day American Wines beat French wines in a blind taste ...
7/5: American Beer and Cheese Pairing @ Garces Trading
Garces Trading is hosting an all-American beer and cheese pairing. Also, eight courses. Yay!...
Iron Hill's 2nd Anniversary and Beer Dinner (7/16, 7/27)
Iron Hill of Maple Shade's 2nd Anniversary is sneaking up!...
Fegley's Brew Works: Hop'solutely
Mike reviews Hop'solutely, a triple IPA from Fegley's Brew Works!...
First Friday July with Brugal Rum and Slate Restaurant
Every month Drink Philly opens their doors to the public for a grand celebration of local art, food,...
Summer of Riesling Comes to Philadelphia
Several bars are upping their Riesling offerings for the Summer....
University City Dining Days 7/14-7/28
University City is going to have 3-tiers of pricing for dinners at restaurants all over!...
Lot18 Expands to Sell Food, Travel, and Spirits
Online wine-purveyor Lot18 has announced that they will be expanding their offerings to include Food...
Wine Now Sold in Local Produce Market
A local produce market is now licensed to sell Kosher wine!...
6/30: General George's Beer Garden
The National Constitution Center is hosting a one-day beer garden to honor their newest exhibit all ...
Homework: Pennsylvania Breweries by Lew Bryson
Our recommendation for this week is written by a local beer blogger, Lew Bryson!...
Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel - Rosee D'hibiscus
Rosee D'hibiscus, according to the brewery, is a soft-spoken wheat ale brewed with hibiscus flowers....
6/19: Father's Day at Perch Pub
Perch Pub is celebrating Father's Day with t-shirt giveaways, a raffle, and some menu additions....
Best of the Boxes
Melissa lists a number of her favorite wines that are served in oh-so-fancy boxes....
6/28: Sly Fox Beer Dinner @ Matyson
The BYOB Matyson is going to host a 5-course beer dinner featuring Sly Fox. DELISH....
Bars That Sell Pitchers
They're cheap, efficient, and perfect for a group of friends enjoying the nice weather. Who doesn't...
Homebrewing for Newbies
One of our resident homebrewers discusses the ins and outs of homebrewing....
More Reasons Why Beer Is Good For You
Justin went hunting for more (healthy) reasons to drink beer....
Mead is a Magical Thing
Mead is one of the oldest beverages in the books, and it's only right that you know a bit about it!...
6/25: Craft Beer & Grilled Cheese Pairing at World Cafe Live
The grilled cheese and craft beer pairings are back. Excited? You bet we are....
Drink Philly On CBS Philly and KYW News
We recently got to interview with CBS Philly and KYW News about the expansion of drinknjshore.com...
Allagash Dubbel Ale Review
Tara Reviews the Dubbel Ale from Portland, Maine's Allagash Brewing Company....
Homework, Drink Philly-style
Drink Philly likes books. They're great if they have explosions and pictures of dinosaurs, but they'...
Obama Drinks Guinness In Four Sips
President Obama visited a Moneygall pub in Ireland, where he downed a Guinness in four sips, and gav...
Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc
When it comes to something chilled and easy-to-drink on the back deck, I advise staying simple. Sure...
Two Ad-executives Raise Money Through Crowd Sourcing to Buy Pabst
Two ad executives tried to buy a beer company using "crowdsourcing," with incredible results....
LIVE Broadcast: SAVOR Flowers: Rare Beer Tasting Today at 6pm
We recently had a chance to go down to SAVOR in Washington DC and were given a parting gift of two b...
New Proposal May Mean 3am Last Call
Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds-Brown is contemplating the possibility of drafting legislation that w...
Compound Found in Red Wine may Help Brain Injuries
Researchers at the University of Texas may have found a link between a compound found in the skin of...
6/10: Anchor Brewing Tap Takeover @ Cav's Rittenhouse
Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse is featuring an Anchor Brewing tap takeover!...
6/12: Dock Street Philly Beer Week Music Festival
Dock Street is bringing together a great day of music, great food, and delicious brews to their Brew...
Inside Brew: The Science of Beer at Yard's Brewing Co.
As part of the two-week long Philadelphia Science Festival, Yards Brewing Company was gracious enoug...
Wine Prices in PA Called Competitive
A recent study showed that PA's liquor prices were "competitive" to other states....
Craft Beer Sneaks into Stadiums
While tracking down quality craft brews at a sporting event can be difficult, many stadiums are chan...
Victory Summer Love Review
Tara reviews Victory's Summer Love Ale, the first beer featured at Philadelphia Beer Week....
6/10: Something in the Wings @ Irish Pol
Irish Pol is kicking up their Mustard Wings, which everyone knows we love and would eat too many of ...
6/8: Sweet & Savory Pairing with Ommegang @ Devil's Den
Devil's Den is going to be hosting a selection of Sweet & Savory Pairings, featuring flights of beer...
The Gateway to Craft Beer: Part V - HopDevil
Beer Geek Steve discusses the beer that drew him into craft beer - Victory's HopDevil....
6/4: Sip and Strut at the Longwood Gardens Wine & Jazz Festival
Today at noon begins a wine and jazz festival at Longwood Gardens! Perfect weather for it, wouldn't ...
6/9: Beer Tour and Rare Blue Point Tasting!
Urban Adventures will be hosting a beer tour, followed by a rare beer tasting from Blue Point! Stick...
Hammer Of Glory: Philly Beer Week
The Hammer of Glory will make a day-long trek across the city conveyed only by unusual and exotic me...
Wegmans Gives Wine Kiosks the Axe
Wegmans has made the decision to remove wine kiosks from their stores - another blow to the PLCB....
6/7: Meet Brewing Legends @ Philadelphia Bar & Restaurant
On 6/7, you'll have a chance to meet 5 of America's best brewers down at Philadelphia Pub & Restaura...
Pizza Beer!
Two visionaries have done what we've all been too short-sighted to do - brew a pizza into their beer...
6/5 and 6/6: 70's and 80's Parties @ Perch Pub
Perch Pub is hosting a 70's Party on 6/5, and an 80's party on 6/6! Enjoy cheap craft beers, and a m...
6/9: Beauty of the Beerholder: Art Show & Magic Hat $0.99 #9 Specials
99 cent pints of Magic Hat #9, and beer-inspired art. Now that's a recipe we can get behind!...
6/6: Brew & Chew: Victory vs. Troegs
Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse is throwing another Brew & Chew, their monthly $20 beer pairing event! Four ...
6/18: Wine Safari @ The Philadelphia Zoo
To help support the Philadelphia Zoo (and Philly's blossoming wine culture), June 18th will see the ...
The Philadelphia History of Beer: Posters Now Available
Our graphic design intern April has been hard at work for quite some time compiling something very s...
Choose Our Office's Next Beer
It is a sad day for all as the Drink Philly Intergalactic Headquarters has run out of beer...
Center City Sips
It's that time of year again when several bars and restaurants around the city offer a blanket happy...
6/4: Beer Camp Philadelphia
Presented by the awesome gentlemen known as Two Guys On Beer, Beer Camp Philadelphia is a celebratio...
Tiki in the City
Cheap Date Philadelphia scopes out the Tiki bar at Silk City, in search of perfect cheap dates....
Wine Sales Increase, Marking An Economic Upswing
Liquor stores and restaurants are reporting higher wine sales, marking an improving economy....
6/6: Beer Cocktail Competition @ Smokin' Betty's
Presented by Smokin' Betty's and Absolut, this beer cocktail competition will feature some of the be...
Evil Twin's Before, During and After Christmas
Mike reviews Evil Twin Brewing's Before, During and After Christmas Ale, a Christmas beer intended f...
6/6: Stillwater Cocktails Experiment @ Farmers Cabinet
Farmers Cabinet is utilizing their passion for beer-inspired cocktails to recreate flavor profiles o...
6/4: International Great Beer Expo 2011!
The International Great Beer Expo is returning on 6/4, with over 100 beers from over 50 internationa...
Memorial Day Events
Happy Memorial Day Weekend, everybody! Below, we've compiled a short list of events in case your bar...
British Pubs Turn to Food as Beer Sales Decline
In Britain, pubs are closing at an alarming rate of 25 per week. In the past ten years, beer sales h...
Brews for Man's Best Friend
Because we've all wanted a safe way to give our dogs beer at some point or another....
Dogfish Head - Hellhound on My Ale
This year, Sony/Legacy and Dogfish Head have again collaborated to create a beer, this time celebrat...
Open Bar for Captain Morgan's Birthday!
Captain Morgan turned 376 this year, and Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse is celebrating tonight with a one h...
Drink NJ Shore Launches
We're bringing everything you love about Drink Philly to the Jersey Shore! ...
New Bill May Bring Wine & Spirits to Beer Distributors
A new bill may bring wine & spirits to the beer distributors while leaving the PLCB-run stores in pl...
California's Sierra Nevada May Open Brewery in Tennessee
Tennessee legislators are pushing a bill that permits high-ABV beer in-state, sweetening the deal fo...
Sam Adams Utopias 2011 Batch Released
Sam Adams has released their latest batch of Utopias, a rare annual small-batch craft brew....
Fare Wine Bar & Restaurant Opens May 26th
Fare Restaurant, the newest addition to 20th and Fairmount, is opening on May 26th! Expect it to be ...
6/3 Philly Beer Week: Opening Tap - Video
Drink Philly attended last year's Opening Tap, and got way too excited for 2011's....
Carlsberg Releases Gender-Neutral Beer
Copenhagen releases a "gender-neutral" beer to try and reach the 25% of women in the beer market....
5/24: New Holland Growler Night @ Hawthornes
Buy the beer, get a growler to keep. That's a deal we can get behind!...
The Bloody Mary Considered Chemically Complex
The American Chemical Society recently discovered the Bloody Mary to be one of the most chemically c...
Cuba Libre Wants To Stuff You Full of Food and Caipirinhas
Cuba Libre is changing up their menu and happy hour in honor of their 10th anniversary! May 23-26th ...
Alfa American Tavern
Chris checks out Alfa American Tavern's happy hour, and finds a wide variety of cocktails, beer, win...
Frankford Hall Opens Its Doors
Stephen Starr's Frankford Hall beer garden has opened, adding to his ever-expanding catalogue of res...
Weekend Picks: 5/19 - 5/22
Here are Drink Philly's Weekend Picks for 5/19 - 5/22. We've found awesome deals and events around t...
Positano Coast: Welcome to Paradise
Heather journeys to Positano Coast and mistakes it for Italy. Awkward....
5/21: All-American Barbeque at Varga Bar
Varga Bar is hosting a barbeque with limited edition brews from Dogfish Head!...
Sixpoint Brewing Joins the Craft Can Movement
Sixpoint Brewing has joined the fight for quality craft canned beer!...
5/18: Brew & Chew @ Cavanaugh's with Anchor Brewing Co.
Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse is hosting their Brew & Chew, an affordable beer pairing dinner, as part of ...
Breckenridge Brewery Educates with Humor
Breckenridge Brewery has released a series of amazing commercials, pointing out the ridiculousness o...
Man Mistakes 911 for Beer Delivery Service
A man called 911 three times in one day in an attempt to have police purchase beer for him....
Inside Brew: Philadelphia Magazine Spirits Premiere: Video
Video recap of this year's Spirits Premiere by Philadelphia Magazine....
5/24: Bacon and Beer Dinner at Twenty Manning
Twenty Manning will be hosting a Bacon and Beer Dinner featuring Dock St. Brewing Co.!...
Beer-Inspired Cocktails at Farmers' Cabinet
With all the other great stuff at Farmers' Cabinet, they had to one-up themselves....
Coors Introduces Two Stage Cold Detection "Technology"
Coors took initiative and pulled out all the stops to make it as easy as possible to drink their bee...
Inside Brew: Yard's Brewing Co.
In preparation for our First Friday, we paid a visit to Yards to speak with them about brewing....
Sneak Peek at Revolution House
We managed to sneak some photos of Revolution House on 2nd and Market!...
5/10: Beer Goggles Dinner at Varga
Varga Bar and Thrillist serve some fine foods the average person will need beer goggles to finish....
World's Spiciest Beer - Ghost Face Killah: LIVE Broadcast Tasting 5/20 at 6pm
Twisted Pine Brewing has brewed the world's spiciest beer....
5/1: Sly Fox Bock Fest and Goat Race
Sly Fox Beer will hold its 12th annual Bock Fest & Goat Race at Sly Fox Phoenixville!...
Frommer's names Philadelphia one of the 14 Best Beer Cities
Philadelphia was named as #14 in a list of the world's best cities for beer....
Flying Fish's Exit 4 Trippel Wins Award
Flying Fish took home Washington Post's 2011 Beer Madness Champion award......
4/30: 13th Annual Brew Fest in Manayunk
Manayunk Brewery is set to host its 13th Annual Craft Beer Fest....
American Craft Beer Week: May 16-22
American Craft Beer Week is May 16-22 and Drink Philly has organized $3 American Craft Draft Beers a...
Part-time monk finishes his 46 day beer fast
A man fasted on beer and water for 46 days, and lived to tell the tale....
The Gateway to Craft Beer: Sam Adams Cherry Wheat
One of our contributing cocktail writers ponders about her first craft beer experiences....
The Gateway to Craft Beer: Part IV
Bruce of Brews discusses the craft beer that triggered a lifetime of beer exploration....
PLCB Adds Hard Liquor to Wine Kiosks
In an attempt to boost incredibly low wine kiosk sales, the PLCB is adding hard liquor to the mix....
5/16: Victory Hosts Project Venus
Victory Brewing Company will have a single keg of Project Venus, a special collaboration between thr...
4/28: Chifa and Bell's Brewery All Stouts Dinner
Chifa and Bell's are teaming up for an All Stouts Beer Dinner....
Victory Raffles a Chance to Be The Brewer!
Victory Brewing Company is raffling a chance to be the Brewer for the day!...
Personal Beer Robot
A Virginia Tech grad built a robot that fires beer cannons from across the room. Hooray for science!...
Easter Weekend Drink Specials
Here's a listing of all the Easter Weekend drink specials and happy hours around Philly!...
Pub & Kitchen's Burgers Hit the Finals
Pub & Kitchen has made it into the final round of the Best of Philly Burger Bracket!...
Garces Serves Delicious Dogs on Dollar Dog Days!
Garces Trading Co. will serve their Mortadella di Casa for $9, paired with a beer during lunch!...
PIFA Happy Hour Events
We've made a list of all the events happening at PIFA where you can sample great drinks!...
1/2 Off Lunch With The Bards - Drink Philly Exclusive
We've got an exclusive 1/2 off deal for lunch and drink at the Bard's Irish Bar:...
Ristorante Panorama: World Record for Most Wines on Tap
Panorama holds the Guinness Book of World Records for 120 wines on tap, right here in Philadelphia...
The 1st Big Beer Guy Bottle Party!
Our friend over at TheBigBeerGuy.com is proud to announce the 1st Big Beer Guy Bottle Party!...
4/19: Khyber Pass Pub Goes Vegan for a Cause
On April 19th, Khyber Pass Pub is set to host Vegan Cocktails Philly, an animal-friendly party for ...
Sixers Happy Hours and Drink Specials
Drink Philly lists all the bars doing drink specials or Happy Hours for 76ers games!...
Gin Symposium 2011: Photos & Recipes
Beefeater and Plymouth gin held the Philadelphia Gin Symposium, featuring the master distillers of b...
Cuba Libre: Empanada Month
Melissa adventures to Cuba Libre, and discovers empanada deliciousness....
Flyers Playoff Specials
Drink Philly lists all the bars doing drink specials or Happy Hours for Flyers games!...
First Friday May: Yard's & Continental 5/6
This month, come enjoy free beer tastings from Yard's Brewing Co and food tastings from The Continen...
Earthquake Relief Fundraiser at Iron Hill Brewery
All eight Iron Hill locations are teaming up to help with earthquake relief....
Brew & Chew with Weyerbacher at Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse 4/13
Cavanaugh's will be featuring a 2 hour open bar, where they will pair Weyerbacher Brewing...
First Friday April: Magic Hat & Q BBQ - Photos
Photos from April's First Friday Japanese fundraiser benefit, with Magic Hat Brewing & Q BBQ & Tequi...
Troegs and Brew Works Battle Over Elves
In a trademark battle, two delicious craft beers duke it out....
Philadelphia Science Festival: Pub Events
It wouldn't be a science festival if we didn't discuss the science of beer (at least a little). Chec...
Survey Says: 3 in 10 Americans Drink Once a Week
A study showed that 29% of Americans consume alcohol at least once a week....
Beer Vendor Uses Twitter to Simplify Ordering
A beer vendor in Seattle has started taking orders via Twitter to provide faster service....
Yelp Cocktails Week: 4/4 through 4/10
Yelp is running their Cocktails Week, which features one half-price cocktail at tons of bars around ...
4/7: TuB Gin at Prohibition Prices
TuB Gin is going to be served at a number of awesome establishments for the low, low price of $0.25....
4/6: Entrepreneurial Networking Philadelphia 2011
Entrepreneurial Networking Philadelphia 2011 and Triumph will host their networking event on 4/6, to...
Main Line Restaurant Week
Main Line Restaurant Week kicks of April 4th and runs until April 10th....
Phillies specials
It's baseball season and lots of bars are running specials. We'll keep updating through the season...
The Gateway to Craft Beer: Philadelphia Pale Ale
Chase Harrison talks about the beer that got him into craft beer....
Victory Over Prohibition! April 7th-9th
Victory Brewing Co., Philadelphia Distilling, Drink Philly and bars all around are banding together ...
Brewmasters Officially Cancelled
We recently received several confirmations from local sources that Brew Masters would not be returni...
Two Evil Empires Join Forces
Wal-Mart and the PLCB will introduces 24 Wine Kiosks across Pennsylvania. Skynet, please don't go li...
Sixpoint's Spring Seasonal Hits Philly 3/30!
Try it Wednesday night at the P.O.P.E. or Isaac Newtons...
The Gateway to Craft Beer
Justin questions: What was the craft beer that drew you into the world of craft beer?...
National Grilled Cheese Month @ World Cafe Live 4/13 & 4/18
World Cafe Live celebrates grilled cheese by serving it up alongside some great beers....
We Heart Japan - Cocktails for Tsunami Relief
An evening of cocktails for Tsunami Relief will be held this evening....
Bar Etiquette: 101, Lesson 2: Your Tastebuds & You
Drink Philly takes you through round two of their Bar Etiquette series....
$13,000 Beer Bike Brings the Party
Metrofiet Cargo Bikes designed a $13,000 bicycle that sports room for pizza, keg, and musical transp...
Revolution Cider: History You Can Drink
Local cider-masters bring a taste of history to Philadelphia....
3/24: Wells 4 Wells and Public House Fundraiser for Clean Water
Wells4Wells and Public House are hosting a happy hour for clean water in Sub-Saharan Africa....
I Do Reckon I'll Be Back to Percy Street
Heather tries to eat some All-You-Can-Eat ribs, and falls deeply in love with a plate of mac and che...
Brugal Rum Caribbean Week
Drink Philly followed a crew to some of Philadelphia's best cocktail spots for Brugal Rum's Caribbea...
4/16: Pig Roast at City Tap House featuring Stoudt's
City Tap House will open their patio with a great pig roast, featuring Stoudt's Brewing Company!...
3/23: Beer Dinner at Barbuzzo, featuring Victory Brewing Company
Barbuzzo is teaming up with Victory Brewing Company for a sweet beer dinner!...
First Friday: April 1: Benefit for Japan Earthquake Relief
This April's First Friday we have decided to raise money for victims of the earthquakes in Japan. Th...
Bar Etiquette: 101 - Lesson 1: Crowding the Bar
Drink Philly coaches the masses in bar etiquette....
Americans Drinking More Wine Than Ever
America has ousted France as the number one consumer of wine in the world....
3/20: Marathon Grill's Farmraiser
Marathon Grill's Urban Farm will host a "Farmraiser" this coming Sunday....
Beer As a Sports Drink?
The number one non-alcoholic beer of Germany markets their product as a Sports Drink geared toward a...
Drinks, Networking and a Show
For people whose interests span booze and Broadway, the Arden Theatre in Old City invites young prof...
March Extra Credit at Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co.
Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. invites you to partake in a little extra credit each month. Delis...
4/7: Whiskey Dinner at Valanni
Valanni and Diageo Spirits will host a Whiskey Dinner, with 7 tapas paired to 7 whiskeys....
March Madness Specials: 3/15 through 4/4
March Madness specials, to be updated as the tournament goes on!...
3/31: Philadelphia Magazine's Spirits Premiere
Philadelphia Magazine will be hosting their Spirits Premiere Party – formerly Martini Madness – ...
Join Supper for Supper (or Happy Hour)
South Street's Supper offers friendly staff, delicious food, and a great happy hour....
The Philadelphia Beer Experience - Old City Edition 3/19
Rolling Barrel Events will be hosting a walking beer tour of Old City on March 19th!...
Brewer's Plate 2011 Wrap-Up
The 2011 Brewer's Plate showcased the best local food and drink around!...
Bi-Partisan Beer Bill Strengthens the Future of Craft Brewers
Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and John Kerry (D-Massachusetts) have introduced legislation to help r...
Varga Hosts Rare Brews from Stone Brewing 3/10
Stone Brewing will take over six of Varga's taps this evening, and will bring along two firkins to h...
2011 Drinker's Choice Award Winners!
The votes have been tallied, hanging chads cast aside, and results tabulated. Check out the winners...
Drinking on a Calorie Budget
Drink Philly offers some suggestions about drinking while on a diet....
White Dog Cafe Hosts a Blue Point Beer Dinner, 3/9
White Dog Cafe in University City will be hosting a beer dinner on March 9th, featuring Blue Point B...
The Pub That's Perched Above Sotto Varalli
Perch Pub has opened above Sotto Varalli, and this new gastropub has a lot to offer....
Barrel-Aged Cocktails at Pub & Kitchen
Pub & Kitchen visits the Barrel-Aged Cocktail, and comes up with delicious results....
March 12th: Erin Express, Craft Beer Express and Running of the Micks
There's a lot of pub crawls coming up, and we've got the info on 'em!...
Brewer's Plate, March 13th
Fair Foods Philadelphia will be hosting the 7th Annual Brewer's Plate. Tickets still available!...
Tria, Madeira, and Wines That Could Be Your Grandpa
Tria's Fermentation School offered a class on Madeira Wine, and sampled a cellared rare wine from 19...
Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Specials 3/8
Drink Philly has found all the great Mardi Gras specials happening!...
Molson Canadian to Become Official NHL Beer
Molson Canadian has just been signed to become the official beer of the NHL....
Flying Fish Exit 9 Coming Soon!
Flying Fish will release their new Exit Series beer to a Philadelphia audience soon!...
Irish Pol Launches 3rd Annual Malt Madness on March 15th
Irish Pol pits forty taps head to head. Who will emerge victorious?...
Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse Brings Long Trail to their Brew and Chew 3/9
Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse will be pairing another four beers at their monthly Brew and Chew....
P.Y.T.'s New Girlscout Cookie Shakes
P.Y.T. serves up some special shakes for Girl Scout Cookie season....
Sly Fox Academy Launches at Kite and Key
Kite and Key is partnering with Sly Fox to host the Sly Fox Academy throughout March. Sample all the...
Philadelphia Makes It to the Top (of a list of the most toxic cities).
A recent article released by Forbes has named Philadelphia the “Most Toxic City in America” base...
PA State Stores Cut Prices on Almost 400 products
Pennsylvania state liquor stores cut prices on dozens of its less favorable libations through the ne...
An American Whiskey Tasting at Percy Street 3/29
Percy Street Barbecue will be hosting An American Whiskey Dinner on March 29th at 7pm. The dinner wi...
The Bards to Host New Zealand Earthquake Relief Night
The Bards will be hosting a charity event to help support the New Zealand Earthquake relief efforts ...
Celebrate National Pig Day in a Delicious Way
Philadelphia Bar & Restaurant celebrates National Pig Day with some free food and cheap craft beer....
Ancient Egyptians: First Medicinal Use of Beer?
Ancient Egyptians may have used beer for its nutritional and medicinal properties....
Tria Samples a 100-Year Old Wine and More
Tomorrow evening, Tria Fermentation School samples a Madeira that's over 100 years old....
Yards Hosts the Philadelphia Real Ale Invitational 2011
March 20th will see the 4th Annual Philadelphia Real Ale Invitational, courtesy of Yards Brewing Com...
Drink Gadgets: Part Deux
Here at Drink Philly the only thing we love (almost) as much as drinking, is gadgets. Few partnersh...
Drink Gadgets: Part Deux
Here at Drink Philly the only thing we love (almost) as much as drinking, is gadgets. Few partnersh...
Mobile Drinking Apps
No matter where you fall on the drinking spectrum - from novice to experienced - and no matter what ...
5/21: 1st Annual Greater Northeast Beer Festival is Coming to Town!
A new beer festival this summer will add to the many reasons Philadelphians continually and adamantl...
Esquire Magazine's Top 7 Beer Cities
The latest to feed our already enormous ego, is Esquire magazine with their list of the Best Cities ...
Weekend Picks Feb 24th-27th
As well as keeping you up to date on what’s happening on the weekends in Philly, we’ll also be s...
Terrapin Wake and Bake
Terrapin Beer Company is an up and coming Atlanta brewery specializing in their Monster Beer Tour se...
Beer Nutrition Labels
Diageo, the world's largest spirits, beer and wine company, is currently leading a campaign to get a...
Russian River Pliny The Younger at Monk's Cafe - Update
Russian River Pliny The Younger will be at Monk's Cafe Monday, February 28th at 11:30am...
Terrapin Wake and Bake
Terrapin Beer Company is an up and coming Atlanta brewery specializing in their Monster Beer Tour se...
Presidents Day Drink Deals
Presidents Day is a time of celebrating the glory of this wonderful nation...but more importantly, y...
Caribbean Week with Brugal Rum: Feb 22-26
On Feb 22nd, Brugal Rum will be launching a weeklong set of awesome specials here in Philadelphia. ...
Want a Healthy Heart? Drink Beer!
A new article released by the ADA Times aims to dismiss the notion that wine is healthier than beer ...
Want a Healthy Heart? Drink Beer!
A new article released by the ADA Times aims to dismiss the notion that wine is healthier than beer ...
Wharton Entrepreneurship Conference 2011: Drink Philly Takes Home Peoples Choice Award
The people have spoken! Drink Philly takes home the People's Choice award at the Wharton Entrepreneu...
The Great Guinness Toast: Feb 18th at 11pm World Wide
What allegedly started in a Pittsburgh Irish pub in the early 90’s, the Great Guinness Toast is an...
1 Tequila, 2 Tequila, 3 Tequila...
On 20th and Chestnut where the (creepy always filled with smoke and bikers) Midtown IV Diner used to...
What's the Big Deal About Bordeaux?
The largest wine producer in France, the area is home to some of the arguably best wine makers in th...
Home Brew at the White House
This past Superbowl Sunday, White House Super Bowl guests were served a special treat in the form of...
First Friday: March 4 with Triumph Brewing Co
This month, come enjoy free beer and food tastings from Triumph Brewing Company...
Noble: Enjoying its Details
Noble’s ephemeral offerings match its well-designed interior. The featured happy hour cocktail dur...
Victory's Headwaters Pale Ale
Headwaters comes across as an extremely accessible beer, and to some it may be a surprise that the c...
Ground Hog's Day at Grey Lodge: Video
Perhaps one of the stranger events we have ever heard of is the Grey Lodge Pub opening at 7am on Feb...
Longer Happy Hours? Yes Please!
Sometimes it seems like this state is still struggling to crawl out of the dark crevice in history t...
Be the Bartender: Vena Edmonds
DrinkPhilly.com presents "Be The Bartender." Each episode features one of the best bartenders in Phi...
Walgreens Releases A Beer...
I'm sure the last time you walked to the back of your local Walgreens to pick up your prescription f...
2011 Super Bowl Beer Commercials
Even if you aren't a sports fan, it's likely that you watch the Super Bowl for the infamous commerci...
Cocktail Valentines
Making cocktails at home can be fun, impressive, and downright sexy. Great for unwinding before hea...
First Friday February Photos
This month, we had wine tastings from Wines Unlimited and Penns Woods Winery, food from TRIA, and gr...
Cheap Date Idea: Fireside Beer Hang
We’ve reached that time of the season: the excitement of the holidays is over, the novelty of the ...
Brew & Chew with Harpoon Brewery at Cavanaugh's: Photos
Philly Brew & Chew, featuring Harpoon Brewing Company on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 8 pm. Cavana...
Cocktail Valentines
Making cocktails at home can be fun, impressive, and downright sexy. Great for unwinding before hea...
Valentine's Day Wine Events
A good bottle, two glasses and a comfy couch will usually do, but if you want to step out this year,...
Founders Breakfast Stout
Described as a "Double Chocolate Coffee Oatmeal Stout," this Imperial dares to ask the question, "If...
Old City Wing Crawl
We punished our stomachs in the best kind of way: by traveling to various restaurants through Old Ci...
MGD, You're Doing It Wrong: Lemonade Flavored Beer
If at first you don’t succeed…Add fruit to it? This past week MillerCoors LLC announced a new su...
Drink Deals for Valentines
Here's a list of all the bars and restaurants with Deals and Drink Specials for Valentine's Day Week...
Super Bowl Drink Deals
It's one of the biggest sports day of the year, which means you definitely need drink in your hand w...
MGD, You're Doing It Wrong: Lemonade Flavored Beer
If at first you don’t succeed…Add fruit to it? This past week MillerCoors LLC announced a new su...
Drinker's Choice Award Nominations Start Feb 1
February 1st will see the launch of the First Annual Drinker’s Choice Awards, organized by Drink P...
Drink Philly on 6ABC Action News 1/31
Drink Philly's new mobile site will be featured on 6ABC Action News on Monday, January 31st between ...
How Beer Saved The World: Premieres Sun Jan 30
Did you know that Beer was critical to the birth of civilization? That's right - Beer...
Snow Traps 7 People for 8 Days Inside UK Pub
While drinking at the Lion Inn this past November, snowdrifts trapped five staff members and two pat...
Hop Head Heaven
For some reason in the middle of the winter, after the shelves have begun to clear of the spiced hol...
State Stores Get New Look, New Name
For years the “state store” has been a Pennsylvanian’s only convenient choice for purchasing w...
Preston & Steve Show Interview Video
The President & Founder of Drink Philly, Adam Schmidt, got to be interviewed on the Preston & Steve ...
Nerdcore Hip-hop at Triumph Brewing Co. Thurs 1/27
For the past year, our PR director has been slowly but steadily trying to make a name for himself in...
Drink Philly Interview on Preston & Steve Show
Drink Philly president and founder, Adam Schmidt, will be interviewed live today on the Preston & St...
Whisky in a Can
It has been a trend lately by alcohol producers to create as abnormal of a beverage as possible...
Winter Beer Fest Postponed: Plan B Things To Do Today
Yep, the Winter Beer Fest was canceled at the last minute today. So if you had tickets you're proba...
Draft Magazine Top 100 Beer Bars: Philadelphia Claims Five
It’s hard to imagine being able to narrow down Philadelphia’s greatest beer bars to single digit...
First Friday: February 4th with Tria
This month, come enjoy free wine tastings from Wines Unlimited and Penns Woods Winery, and FREE food...
Stone Lukcy Basartd
No, I'm not drunk as I type this review; that's actually how the beer is spelled. A few of these big...
Groundhog Day 2011 at Grey Lodge Pub: Event Photos
If ever there was a reason to drink beer at 7:00am, Groundhog Day might as well be one of them!...
Ranstead Room: The Key to My Heart
We trekked through the kitchen – up and down narrow stairs – until we came to a solid door and w...
Top Ten Deals for Restaurant Week
Each participating restaurant offers a three-course dinner for $35 and some restaurants even offer t...
Weekend Picks: Thurs Jan 13 - Sun Jan 16
Drink Picks Of What To Do This Weekend, Thurs Jan13 - Sun Jan 16...
Drink Philly Goes Mobile!
We have launched our mobile website. This new mobile site will allow users to automatically find the...
Beer Gadgets from CES 2011
There isn't much that excites us more than beer gadgets, and we are always trying to find as many as...
First Friday January 2011 Photos
Photos from January's First Friday, featuring Victory Brewing Co, and City Tap House....
Drink Philly Picks: Happy Hour with 12 Steps Down
12 Steps Down blends great craft beers with the usual domestics, appealing to both spectrums of the ...
Drink Philly Picks Saturday: $2 Specials with Draught Horse
Draught Horse is a popular college bar near Temple University, as such, it is a great place to enjoy...
Beer Welcome to Wegman's
On December 3rd after a three year battle, chain grocery store Wegmans, won a Pennsylvania supreme c...
Late Night Buzz at Barbuzzo
Barbuzzo is Turney and Safran’s first non-BYOB venue, and the bar is stocked with a selection of w...
Finally, A Machine That Pours Beer For Us
Meet the Bottoms Up Dispensing System for beer, which the company claims is the fastest beer dispens...
Sierra Nevada Northern Hemisphere
Sierra Nevada has been brewing since 1980. As such, they're one of the original craft beer brewers. ...
Free Tour of the Yards Brewery + Beer Tasting
Run by four full-time brewers and less than a dozen additional staff members, the Yards Brewing Comp...
Bars Open New Years Day
Happy New Year! So you want to punish yourself a little more. Well what better way than grabbing a...
Alcohol: Actually Healthy For You?
While we celebrate the end of the year, we look back at an important paper released in the
journal ...
Best of 2010: Drink Philly
Over the last year we've shared some great moments. We've laughed, we've cried, and as the year win...
Sparkling Wine & Champagne Primer
We've all gotten the message that sparkling wine is something special, and that it is made to be enj...
Snow Day: Bar specials. openings, and closings
Adults can look forward to snow days too, and just like when you were in grade school, huddled at th...
Bars Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
If you find yourself needing an escape or just have nothing better to do, here are a bunch of places...
Meet Me at The Corner: Former APO Lounge Opens as The Corner
With a fresh coat of white paint on the sleek brick facade, the former APO on 13th and Drury in the ...
Wine Lover Gift Giving Guide
The holiday shopping season has ended, friends. Welcome to the holiday shopping panic...
Running of the Santas 2010: Photos
The sounds of boots, sneakers and stilettos mixed with cheering as more than a thousand santas ran, ...
Snack Bar: A Friendly Favorite
Stroll southwest from Rittenhouse Square and you'll see a warm glow on the corner of 20th Street, wh...
Be the Bartender: Colin Shearn
This episode features Colin Shearn from Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co....
Southern Tier 2XIPA
Once I read the description on the bottle, I was pretty sure I was going to like this beer: “Brewe...
Cocktails & Wine at Valanni
Looking for a great cocktail and wine happy hour? Look no further than Valanni....
Starbucks New Chain to Sell Beer
The first of the stores to serve alcohol opened in Seattle and is named after the street that it’s...
Cold Weather = Warm Booze
Tis the season to be jolly which, if you ask me, means safely ensconced inside, in front of a fire, ...
Winter Beer Fest at the Blockley Pourhouse
The eleven breweries represented were an assortment of local and national labels....
What to get the person that has everything? How about a Beer Bath?
If simply introducing beer into your body internally by drinking it isn't enough, and you feel the u...
Philadelphia Ranked #1 for Holiday Spirit
That’s right. U.S. Airways Magazine declared that Philadelphia has the most holiday spirit, beatin...
Holiday Wine Pairings
While turkey was the go-to food of Thanksgiving, the menus for the December holidays are a little mo...
Holiday Drink Deals
Our beloved winter and Christmas seasonal beers are hitting shelves, taps, and taste buds city wide,...
Yuengling Home Brew Contest at Draught Horse: Pictures
Check out the results of the Yuengling Home Brew Contest at Draught Horse Pub....
Mad Elf vs. Rude Elf: A Holiday Beer-Off
Mad Elf provides a thick, syrupy, slow-sipping booze experience, great for a cold winter's night in ...
The More You Know: Tequila
I met with Tom Stewart, tequila-lover, pitmaster, and manager at Q BBQ Tequila, a great North Caroli...
New Years Eve Events
You are now rewarded by one of the biggest party nights of the year. Some call it amateur night. So...
Brugal Battle Cocktail Competition
Bartenders from around the city joined together at Mad River Bar & Grille of Old City for the Brugal...
December 5th: Repeal Day - A True American Holiday
December 5th this year falls on this coming Sunday and is the 77th anniversary of the day that the l...
First Friday December 2010 Photos
Another successful First Friday, featuring Absolut Vodka, & Birchtree Catering....
City Hall's Christmas Village Offers Options for Drinkers
When you think of the family-oriented Christmas Village at City Hall, it is unlikely that alcohol is...
Khyber Pass Pub: Change is good
As I opened the door and walked in, I waited for the obligatory 30 seconds for my eyes to adjust to ...
Drinking Made Easy Premier
Drinking, one of the easiest activities in the history of man, just got easier. Drinking Made Easy i...
The Royal Tavern
The Royal Tavern has been credited with helping to initiate the gastro-pub renaissance in Philadelph...
Relax on the Left Bank With Biba
The true allure of this place is its simpleness. A small room done in warm woods and concrete. One c...
Homebrew Contest 2010 Dec 7 at the Draught Horse
Yuengling, Philly Beer Scene Magazine, DrinkPhilly.com and the Draught Horse Pub are glad to announc...
Black Friday Deals That Don't Suck
For these people that are absolutely determined to spend their money today, why not do it in the for...
Drink Philly on ABC Action News
Last week we had the pleasure of being on ABC Action News with Nydia Han's weekly consumer segment...
VIP Dark Intrigue Tasting with Victory Brewing Co
Showing up at 5:00 PM to the Victory brewpub, you'd have never known that a stampede came through th...
Inside Brew: Bridgid's Opening of the Gravity Tap Video
The first seasonal opening ceremony of the opening of the Gravity Tap at Bridgid's in Philadelphia. ...
What to Bring to Thanksgiving: Pinot Noir
While pinot noir’s true home is the Burgandy area of France, the vineyards in Oregon’s Williamet...
Good Bands & Cheap Lagers: Thursdays at Millcreek Tavern
One of the coolest features of the Millcreek is that they have their own house lager on tap (the “...
Day Before Thanksgiving Drink Specials
What better way to deal with a hangover than stuffing your face with turkey and a cornucopia of your...
PBC Harvest from the Hood
Philadelphia Brewing Company has stepped up its game considerably with Harvest From the Hood, which ...
Attending TedXPhilly
Running a website like Drink Philly, I often get to participate in some pretty cool things. But yest...
TedXPhilly Pre-Party
Wednesday night we were invited to a TedXPhilly pre-party that was being held in the beautiful......
Belgian Trip Giveaway @ McGillin's
A piece of Philly Beer Week was experienced Wednesday night with a drawing to send a lucky beer fan ...
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!
Beaujolais Nouveau isn’t expensive; actually, it’s pretty darn affordable with bottles around $1...
Great Divide Rumble
As you would expect from this type of beer, the pour was a hazy orange. Great Divide describes the R...
"Brew Masters" on Discovery Channel to air Sunday November 21st at 10pm
Hosted by the founder of one of America’s most favored craft breweries, Dogfish Head, Sam Calagion...
Best Brunch Drink Specials
Here are our picks of where you can get some great brunch deals, just in time for the weekend....
How To Read Wine Labels
Since each country has its own rules and practices when it comes to designing wine labels, each bott...
Our First Commercial (With Celebrities)
This is what happens when you have too much free time at the office....
First Annual Stout & Chowder Festival: Nov 13
Join Rolling Barrel Events for an evening filled with dark/seasonal beers and belly-warming soups. T...
Philadelphia Magazine's Whiskeyfest 2010
With the air becoming cooler and the nights becoming longer, it is quite obvious we have entered my ...
New First Friday Dress Code
Unfortunately, because of some "bad actors" at our previous First Friday events, we are instituting ...
Open the Gravity Tap! Nov 20
Be a part of history on Saturday November 20th, as the only Gravity Tap on the East Coast is officia...
Be The Bartender: Preston Eckman
DrinkPhilly.com presents Be The Bartender. Each episode features one of the best bartenders in Phila...
Celebrate the Premier of Conan Tonight with the Coco Cocktail
It's not a party without some devious alcoholic concoction to accompany our favorite running gags an...
Drink Philly Leaves Beta Mode
I’m very excited to announce a whole slew of features we are rolling out, which will take the Drin...
Brew Dog: World's Strongest Beer
Scottish brewers from across the pond at BrewDog have for the past three years been urging the masse...
Kraftwork: A New Favorite in Fishtown
While the focus here is on beer, the food is stand-out, too. Burgers are cooked perfectly. The beer ...
Casino Night Benefit Raises Money for Alex's Lemonade Stand
Local celebrities gathered to deal cards and run assorted table games, all in the name of charity. P...
Wine 101: A Primer For Novices
Drinking wine isn't like drinking beer. You cannot arbitrarily point to a bottle and already know wh...
Sippin' By The River
For 16 years in a row, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America has held the best kind of fundr...
Inside Brew: Hudson Beach Glass Absinthe Tasting with Philadelphia Distilling Co.
Drink Philly gets an Absinthe Tasting with Philadelphia Distilling at Hudson Beach Glass....
Drinking Costumes
Halloween is a special kind of drinking holiday, and we are here to make it just a bit more intoxica...
Halloween Events In Philadelphia
So you spent hours and hours constructing the perfect Halloween costume, and have no place to boast ...
Ommegang Cup O Kyndnes
Cup O Kyndnes pours a full body with stains of deep burgundy and cherry wood, with an imposingly stu...
The Bottle Shop to open in South Philly
With such a giant beer selection, The Bottle Shop is a craft beer haven where people can come indulg...
Bars to Watch the Phillies
Here are just a few picks of great places to watch the Phillies on their way to victory. Check back...
JG Domestic: Jose Garces America
The theme is America, all of the food, beer, wine and most of the spirits are sourced from across th...
Southern Tier Pumking
I will admit I am not the biggest fan of pumpkin pie, or pumpkins for that matter. But there is some...
Johnstown Flood Tax: Why Are We Still Paying A Flood Tax From 1936 On Our Booze?
Most people are not even aware that this tax exists, so what exactly are you paying for when you pur...
Dogfish Head Punkin' Ale
Known for punching holes through the boundaries of conventional flavor combinations, the Delaware Do...
Cheap Date Idea: Dinner and Drinks at Del Frisco's (No Really!)
Last Wednesday, my date and I enjoyed a delicious glass of wine and a dinner of wild mushroom gnocci...
Ever Wonder What Christopher Columbus Drank?
Christopher Columbus was most certainly a man that appreciated fine wines, and as such made sure his...
Beer Losing the Good Fight: Only Third Most Consumed Beverage on Planet
Studies show that Beer is currently the third most consumed beverage on the planet, losing out to fi...
Tis the Postseason at Percy St BBQ
Starting this Wednesday with Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Cincinnati Re...
Design Philadelphia: Where to Drink
October 7th to 17th, artists and designers throughout the Philadelphia region will join together for...
2nd Annual Phillies Pumpkin Carving Contest
To get you started we have posted a template you can use to show your Phillies Pride, but do not sto...
2009 Philadelphia Whiskey Festival
What words come to mind when one considers the prospect of being fortunate enough to walk into a roo...
Things to do for Octoberfest in Philadelphia
October is creeping up on us and celebrations for the worlds largest beer festival, Oktoberfest, hav...
Drunken Punkin Cookies
The sweeter, spicier characteristics of pumpkin Ales make them great for cooking and baking during t...
Absolut Brooklyn
Beginning with the 2007 Absolut New Orleans, Absolut has released new city-themed vodka each year. ...
Philadelphia Designers Invent Beer Bottle That Makes Music
The general idea is to drink the beer to the level of the pitch you are seeking, and since both musi...
Village Whiskey: 5 O' Clock Somewhere Happy Hour
For only $6, a cocktail of the day is offered, and the astute mixologists won't disappoint with a tr...
Celebrity Casino Night to Benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand Oct 28
Please join us for a Halloween themed Celebrity Casino Night! The evening will feature craps, black...
FIVE FOR FREE: Complimentary Happy Hour giveaway every week
Every week we are going to be giving away a complimentary happy hour to one of our subscribers and f...
Weyerbacher Double Simcoe IPA
As a double IPA, the beer boasts a stiff 9% ABV and an all out assault of hoppiness, while as a sing...
Flying Kite Media: Drink Philly Mixes Business with First Friday
Drink Philly was created earlier this year as an innovative way to bring bars and drink information ...
Craft Beer Experience 2010
Armed with tasting glasses and tap maps, the Drink Philly crew attacked the formidable beer selectio...
2010 Great American Beer Festival Home Town Winners
After putting their most prized beverages up against the best in the country, Pennsylvania breweries...
Bridgids: Home of the Gravity Tap
If Belgian beer, local non-Belgian brews, and good food are not enough to get you excited, then cons...
Bitches Brew by Dogfish Head
For those that do not know, Bitches Brew was released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Mil...
Devil's Den
This South Philly favorite is celebrating their second year of serving up great beer and fantastic f...
Bitches Brew by Dogfish Head
For those that do not know, Bitches Brew was released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Mil...
4th Annual Manayunk Craft Beer Games
At the Manayunk Craft Beer Games teams will compete in a series of events that test their collective...
2010 Craft Beer Experience
Working with over 80 different local brews, the good folks at City Tap House are working arduously t...
Inside Brew: Redbull Flugtag 2010
Drink Philly gets an inside peek at the first Redbull Flugtag in Philadelphia....
Landmark Americana Tap & Grill
Landmark Americana has a list of specials for each day of the week, including two to three dollar dr...
The Irish Pol: The 40 Beer Happy Hour
Next time you are in Old City, I am here to tell you it will be worth your while to stop in. Your w...
Scottish Invent Bio-Fuel From Whisky
From the inventors of cloned sheep and golf comes another absolutely brilliant breakthrough for mank...
Caitlin Cooks: White Wine Sangria
Caitlin shows you how to make a great summer dish, White Wine Sangria...
A Smokin' Good Time at Smokin' Betty's
The whole bar was very modern, it was filled with earth tones and there were plants and flowers ever...
Drink Philly Opens Doors For First Fridays: Looks to help local artists by doubling office as art gallery
Drink Philly wants to give something back to the Old City neighborhood by doubling their office as a...
Philly Zoo Summer Ale Festival Educates about Craft Beer and Wildlife Endangerment
The Summer Ale Festival is a yearly event to raise awareness for the Philadelphia Zoo and endangered...
Flugtag: Yes, People Actually Do This
The rules are simple: build an aircraft that meets Red Bull guidelines, launch yourself from a 30 fo...
Fringe Festival Bar
Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe have a fun bar but it does not last long!...
Vintage Wine Bar: In Vino Veritas
Vintage gives you fine food, and of course, fine wine. Vintage has over 60 wines from across the glo...
Plan Penn: Penn 1681 Vodka
When they opened in 2004, Philadelphia Distilling became the first craft distillery in the state of ...
Bluecoat American Dry Gin
Bluecoat American Dry Gin is lovingly distilled in Philadelphia, and is the first craft distillery i...
Sierra Nevada: Tumbler
California's Sierra Nevada Brewing Company celebrates autumn a little bit differently than most of t...
It is not too early to break out the Pumpkin Beers: Weyerbacher Imperial and Smuttynose Pumpkin Ales
The temperature hasn't yet dropped reliably and the leaves sure haven't begun to change color, but a...
Sierra Nevada: Tumbler
California's Sierra Nevada Brewing Company celebrates autumn a little bit differently than most of t...
Bars to Watch Always Sunny In Philadelphia Season 6 Premiere
What better way to celebrate the misadventures of our favorite gang of alcoholics coming back than w...
Sampan. Enough Stuff
Now, the best part about the happy hour? The appetizers are ONLY TWO DOLLARS! You can get a high-c...
Inside Brew: International Great Beer Expo 2010
Adorned with pretzel necklaces and six-pack hats (and a lot of Flyers regalia), the Philly beer fait...
Inside Brew: Amada Restaurant
Drink Philly gets an inside look at the experts behind the cocktail artistry of Amada Restaurant....
APO Bar & the USBG Bartending Competition
Drink Philly gets to sit in on the USBG Bartending Competition at Apo Bar & Lounge....
Philadelphia Brewing Company's Fleur De Lehigh
Each spring, Kensington's own Philadelphia Brewing Company welcomes outdoor drinking conditions with...
Inside Brew: First Friday
Every "First Friday," Drink Philly will feature different beer or cocktail tastings, the best food P...
Winter Beer Fest 2009
Philadelphia's first Winter Beer Fest 2009 happened mid-November, and it was a pretty kickin' time....
City Tap House
I went there with some friends on a Thursday, which is City Tap Houses Hundred Mile Happy Hour. I t...
Bar 210
Bar 210 has found itself a lovely home at Lacroix, the Rittenhouse Hotel’s own restaurant. From th...
Best Air Conditioned Bars In Philly
The hot weather pounding Philadelphia has been unpleasant for almost everyone. Sure jumping in a poo...
Shark Week Drinking Game
August 1st marks the start of the Discovery Channels 23rd annual Shark Week. A week where people all...
Yards Brewing Co: General Washington Tavern Porter
According to the label, this molasses-based porter is made using a recipe that our first president u...
The Shark Week Drink
Fresh from the Drink Philly Drink Lab is a Cocktail designed to perfectly compliment the experience ...
Exit Stage Awesome
Steven Slater is quickly becoming a legend. Stories of Slaters disgruntled exit have ignited the pa...
Oyster House
Upon entering, the first thing I noticed was the open layout of the dining room, making the oyster b...
Absolut Berri Acai
The vodka itself is much fruitier and lighter than some of the other varietals of Absolut. It retain...
Slyfox 113 IPA
The Sly Fox Brewing Company is a great local success story from the mid-nineties when craft brewerie...
The Return of Bruno: Part Deux
Only this time instead of bringing us classics such as "Bruno's Bop" or dropping Alan Rickman of...
Petrus Aged Pale
An excellent specimen of the style that is currently making the Philly beer bar rounds for the summe...
Nothing Says Independence Like Gulping Down Small Cups of Sugar Filled With Liquor
I am not sure when the Jell-O shot was invented, or what possessed someone, anyone to start dumping ...
Stars & Stripes
Fill Collins glass with ice. Add Blue Curacao. Carefully layer Blue Curacao, followed by light cream...
A Hint of Hope in Neon Green
So I was really craving a margarita, and I knew Pico de Gallo makes very good (read: one sip and you...
Top Ten Deals: Philly Beer Week 2010
Some may be wondering what the best events to go to will be for the remainder of beer week. After go...
Philly Beer Week 2010
The 10 days that make up Philly Beer Week are going to be ones enjoyed by all. This is an opportunit...
Ommegang: Hennepin
One of the best representatives of the Saison style ale, Cooperstown, New York's Brewery Ommegang of...
Dogfish Head Aprihop
For caravans of antiquity, the apricot was a delicacy worth enduring the rugged journey on the silk ...
Unformal Wear Presents: Rockin' Cotton For A Cause!
$30 Open Bar at the Field House to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation! ...a combination of tux...
International Great Beer Expo 2010
Adorned with pretzel necklaces and six-pack hats (and a lot of Flyers regalia), the Philly beer fait...
Caitlin Cooks: Margarita Chicken Wings
Our good friend Caitlin shows you how to make some mouthwatering margarita chicken wings with Jose C...
DrinkPhilly.com Opens Doors For First Fridays
Adam Schmidt, owner and president of DrinkPhilly.com, recently opened a new office in Old City in Ph...
Bars to Watch the World Cup 2010
This year, more than ever, the USA is getting into the action and bars are supplying the heightened ...
Great spots for 4th of July
Looking for something to do this 4th of July? Check out these bumpin parties that are all kicking of...
Inside Brew: Victory Brewing Co.
It was around 10:15am when the Drink Philly team rolled into the home of Victory Brewing Company. We...
Registration Ale
A variation on Russian River's two Pliny double IPAs (Younger and the slightly more ubiquitous Elder...
Troegs Sunshine Pils
This light lager style of beer was ideally suited to sustain farm workers during the punishing summe...
Senator Grassley's solution on BP Oil Spill: Throw Beer in the Ocean
Last week in an interview with Iowa reporters, the state's own Senator Charles Grassley had some...
Drink Philly Gets An Office
It sounds too good to be true doesn’t it, but due to a rapid expansion of readers we are proud to ...
Grilled Cheese and Beer Festival
I know someone's dreams are coming true. In celebration of National Grilled Cheese Month, scrump...
Why Liquor Laws Suck Here
Pennsylvania liquor laws, which are known for being stringent and difficult, have been called into q...
Best of the Best: City Tap House
On the day the Flyers Stanley Cup bid came to an anti-climactic halt, Philly beer fans got a chance ...
Bell's Two Hearted Ale
Two Hearted Ale prominently displays these hop flavor profiles in all their glory. Imagine waking up...
Philadelphia International Bike Race
I have always heard of ridiculous parties surrounding the bike race, and outstanding early morning b...
Evil Genius Beer Company Launches at Opening Tap
The Evil Genius Beer Company, a new Chester Country Micro Brewery is set to debut this Friday night ...
My Milkshake Brings All the Boys to the Yard
P.Y.T. Hm. Pretty Yummy Ten dollar adult shakes? Posh Young and Trendy? Pleasantly Youthful and Tast...
Happy 75th!...Beer Cans?
The mighty beer can is 75 years of age, and its story is certainly worthy of a History Channel speci...
Downey's Fundraiser with the 76ers to Help Local Family
Come join guest bartenders Billy King (Former Philadelphia 76ers President and GM) Scott Rego, Equip...
Plymouth Gin
One day, we received this very lovely invitation to something called the Plymouth Gin Trade Dinner. ...
International Great Beer Expo 2009
I stepped through the doors of the Broad-Pattison station, and scanned the surrounding area for my s...
Phillies Pumpkin Carving Contest!
Here at DrinkPhilly, we know all about great combinations. Beer goes great with Wings. Bourbon goes ...
Wing Time!
As of recent times, it seems that the chicken wing has gone downhill like marbles on a rain-slicked ...
Top Beer Commercials
Every February, people join together at houses or bars, and crowd around the television in highly wa...
College Students Organize Fundraiser Happy Hour
After the devastating events in Haiti my roommate Maggie Lively (SJU ’10) had approached me about ...
March is filled with the luck of the Irish at Kildare's Irish Pub
Every year, people of all heritages find an occasion to knock back the booze, get rowdy, and wear gr...
Great Lakes Brewing Co: Edmund Fitzgerald
Great Lakes Brewing Company's Edmund Fitzgerald porter provides a beer drinking experience deeper th...
Does the Green Fairy Really Fly High?
Absinthe, or the Green Fairy, has long been associated with Bohemian culture, and believed to be hal...
Alfa - A Most Excellent Adventure
As a great quote from Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure said, "Our Journey through time has taken...
Libertad in Philadelphia
Old City houses some of the best happy hours in Philadelphia. Its eclectic styles are what make this...
Cinco De Mayo!
Bridget Foy's, on South Street, has something special for Cinco de Mayo: live tango and fire dan...
Drinking More Than Water From The Cactus
Located in the heart of Main Street in Manayunk, this is one bar you should not skip over. Previousl...
Try a New Beer
The great thing about South Philly is that there are a lot of bars where you can get a cheap beer. T...
5 for 5 Happy Hour or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying, and Love Living Across the Street from Tria
My entire world changed recently when Tria rolled out their new 5 for 5 Happy Hour. This 5 for 5 dea...
Watch the Big Game
Cavanaugh's Restaurant & Sports Bar bills itself as a "Gastopub Sports Bar," and that just about...
Knick Knack Paddy Whack Give a Dog a Beer
We liked Paddy Whacks so much, we went there twice this week. The Phillies were on tonight and we we...
Happy Hour at Time
I came into Time on a Wednesday for their happy hour, and chose the Whiskey Bar to begin my excursio...
Prohibition
A speakeasy bar with exposed brick sets the scene at Spring Garden’s Prohibition Taproom. It's...
Speak Easy
Are you a whore to Bourbon and Rye Whiskey as I am? Den of iniquity is what comes to mind upon enter...
Drinker’s Pub
The traditional atmosphere of Drinkers Pub allows the establishment to maintain it’s cozy,friendly...
Varga
The corner of 10th and Spuce just got awesome.Varga is the newest addition to the Washington Square ...
A Ride in the Sidecar
I love going out. Night life excites me, but it's often difficult to find a place that can consi...
Lounging With Rum
Ahoy, there. Arrrhhh! You’re a pirate trapped in a modern world, seeking a classy place to lounge ...
NATIONAL Mechanics Bar
National Mechanics Bar & Restaurant yields its name from the building's original designation in ...
Historically Awesome
It was a frigid December Sunday and I desperately sought shelter. Luckily for me, there was McGillin...
Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it's Off to McCrossen's we Go!
Once upon a time, my friends and I were in the Art Museum area for a change of pace, walking along N...
Jon's Side Splitting Roots
On the corner of 3rd and South resides Jon’s Bar and Grill. A family owned business, Jon’s was e...
Finding Shelter from the Storm at Fado
When you’re stuck in your apartment for three days straight and about to go stir-crazy, the only r...
(Tattooed Mom's) Know Best
We found ourselves walking down South Street looking for something different; something colorful; so...
No More Drinking on the Job
In odd news, Danish brewery Carlsberg has banned consumption of its beer by workers outside of lunch...
German Food Fest
Attention Germany geeks! You're gonna have fun this weekend... Can't wait till Oktoberfest? ...
Fundraiser for Cancer: Happy Hour
Bike Towards the Cure was started with the mission of raising money and awareness for cancer researc...
A Hazy Timeline of Excellence
"Flip Cup!" "Who wants to play pong?" Inevitably at any party or social gathering there will be a sl...
Philly's Cocktail Advocates: The USBG-Pennsylvania Chapter
Behind the scenes of your favorite cocktail bar is a force operating to make sure you receive the be...
Beefeater 24
While we here at Drink Philly try our hardest to stay out of politics, we were recently invited to a...
Adios MotherF*cker (AMF)
The name says it all. I discovered this drink in college (I went to Indiana University) and now have...
The Best & Worst Holiday Drinks
Well folks, it's that time, and we here at Drink Philly think that we should share some of our W...
Victory Storm King Stout
For the Viking quest in all of us, Victory crafts a potent Imperial Stout that comes off less as a b...
Flying Fish: Exit 16
MADD was unsuccessful in their attempt to run Flying Fish's Exit series off the road, and with the r...
Beamish
Beamish is brewed at the Beamish & Crawford Brewery, founded in 1792 in Cramer's Lane, Cork. The bre...
Drink Philly Presents at Saint Joseph's University
Recently I had the opportunity of speaking to the American Marketing Association student group at Sa...
Inside Brew - Video Series
After recently taking a tour of Victory Brewing Company, we all decided that this would be an excell...
Drink Philly Launched
Drink Philly is a website created for drinkers, by drinkers. It is your one stop source to find ou...
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How Much Booze Is One Share of Facebook Worth?
In order to put the price into perspective, we've created a handy chart of what you could get if you were to spend the money for a single, lonely shar...read more ›
by The Drink Nation May 18, 2012
Pinot Boutique's First Annual Vino Voyage on the Delaware, May 20
The two-and-a-half hour trip will be full of fresh air and gorgeous views, but also a lot more....read more ›
by Drink Philly May 18, 2012
Beer Review: Dupont Speciale Belge
This spring Brasserie Dupont is releasing the first jointly-created beer in its illustrious 166-year history....read more ›
by Danya Henninger May 17, 2012
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