As the football season inches closer to the playoffs, the City of Philadelphia is decked out in green and red for both the holidays and Eagles spirit.

Our beloved winter and Christmas seasonal beers are hitting shelves, taps, and taste buds city wide.  Tinsel and candy canes are drooped amongst thousands of trees, and somewhere on Christmas Eve, the Phanatic is dressed as Santa Claus trying to fit his enormous rear quarters down a chimney.

The streets of Philadelphia are bustling with holiday cheer, and of course, drink specials. Be sure to check in with your favorite bars for gift cards and holiday packages. There are also great bar specials and events, with everything from a 5,000 Santa pub crawl to winter craft beer festivals.

This list will be updated throughout December so be sure to check back!

(This list of holiday specials does not include New Years Eve events. Be sure to check out our list HERE with more than 30 New Years Eve parties city wide.)

Last Update: 12/21/2010

December 14th-25th

12 Steps Down: The 12 Steps of Christmas.December 14th-25th. 12 day countdown to Christmas
with a different special each day peaking on Christmas day.

Drink specials by Day:
Dec.14th, Day 1: $12 for any 25oz Bottle.
Dec.15th, Day 2: $11 any $7.50 beer & shot of super premium liquor+Day 1
Dec.16th, Day 3: $10 any $6.50 beer & shot of super premium liquor+Days 1&2
Dec.17th, Day 4: $9 any sandwich(you have to eat, people)&Yuengling Lager draft+Days 1,2&3
Dec.18th, Day 5: $8 12 Steps Down T-Shirt+Days 1,2,3&4
Dec.19th, Day 6: $7/Ten Fidy+Days 1,2,3,4&5
Dec.20th, Day 7: $6 Fries & a well mixed drink+Days 1,2,3,4,5&6
Dec.21st, Day 8: $5 for any $6 draft+Day 1,2,3,4,5,6&7
Dec.22nd,Day 9: $4 Anchor Christmas Draft+Day 1,2,3,4,5,6,7&8
Dec.23rd,Day10: $3 Well Drinks+Days 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,&9
Dec.24th,Day11: $2 Yuengling Lager Draft+Days 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,&11
Dec.25th,Day12: $1 Pabst Blue Ribbon 16oz can+ you get the picture

December 15th

Pub Crawl with Santa - Part 2: December 15th. East Passyunk Bar Crawl from 6-9:30pm. Free drinks for holiday trivia winners and snacks at some of the bars. Six participating bars and schedule for bar crawl;  6-6:30pm – Le Virtu, 1927 EPA. 6:30-7pm – Adobe Café, 1919 EPA. 7-7:30pm - Sticks N Stones, 1909 EPA. 7:30-8:00pm – Lucky 13, 1820 S. 13th Street. 8:15-8:45pm – Bottle Shop, 1837 EPA. 9-9:30pm – Stogie Joe’s, 1801 EPA
 

December 16th

13th Annual Reindeer Romp in Fairmount/Art Museum: Bar crawl featuring 12 Fairmount bars - Lucky 7 Tavern, McKenna’s Irish Pub, Bridgids, Bishop’s Collar, Illuminare, London Grill, Urban Saloon, Belgian Café, Green room, Philly Pub ‘n Grub, McCrossen’s, and St. Stephen’s Green.  A donation of a small toy/lightly used coat for Toys for Tots and Feel the Warmth and $10 will get you a set of deer antlers and beer specials. Upwards of 1,000 people are expected. Drink specials include $3 Sam Adams beers.  More information available HERE

South Philly Bar and Grill: Christmas party on December 16th. Donate an unused toy and receive a complimentary open bar from 10-11pm. Complimentary Brugal Rum samples served up from the Brugal rum girls from 9pm-12am. On Friday December 17th there be a DJ playing requests for toy donations, as well $3 domestic drafts, $3 house shots, and $3 vodka mixers. Also, on December 20th is a Christmas staff party open to the public.

December 17th

The Bayou Bar and Grill: Friday December 17th Toys for Tots collection. Bring in an unwrapped toy and receive a free drink, and be entered into a raffle with a chance to win two tickets to their New Years Eve Manayunk Passport celebration. (limit to one person regardless of how many toys you donate). Miller Lites are also $2.50 all night.

December 18th

The Electric Factory - Running of the Santas: December 18th Running of the Santas Pub Crawl starting at 10am Specials start at 12pm with $2 beers and $4 Captain Morgan drinks. Pub Crawl begins at any of over a dozen locations including Manayunk and Queen Village.  Stage two of the crawl starts at 3pm at Finnigans Wake with $3 beers and $4 Captain Morgan drinks from 3-6pm. With hottest Santa contest, and at 6pm the Santas will run from Finnigans Wake to the Electric factory where there will be live music, party favors, and food.  Tickets are $35 and event starts at 12pm. Event includes $3 beer specials and $5 specialty drinks, party favors, 10 bands, great food. Indoor party starts at 4pm and at 6pm 5,000 Santas will run three blocks to the electric factory where celebrations continue. VIP ticket is $60 and includes 2 hours free beer before the run at Finnigans Wake.  Tickets are available HERE

McGillin’s Olde Ale House: Meet Santa clause at a kid friendly event at McGillin’s on December 18th. McGillin’s has an over the top assortment of Christmas decorations with holiday themed drinks all month. Also selling 150th anniversary McGillin’s “We survived Prohibition T-shirts” for sale.

December 21st

Positano Coast: Feast of the 7 fishes. December 21st Live radio broadcast, holiday celebration and special guests. Tickets are $75 a person and includes and extensive seafood buffet from 6-10pm. Positano Coast is also a drop off point for unwrapped toys for toys for tots.  Tickets are available HERE

December 22nd

Zahav: “A very Jewish Christmas” December 22nd. $50 Chinese themed dinner and a movie with two screenings at 6pm and 8:30pm.

December 23rd

Mad River: December 23rd Christmas by the River party. $1 Bud and Bud Light bottles and $2 u-call-its from 9-11pm. Live music by Kristen and the Noise.

Kildare’s Irish Pub: Come drink with Santa and his little elves. 8-11pm get your photo taken with Santa and the elves and enjoy $2 Miller Lites all day, and $5 bombs and $3 Three Olive drinks from 9-11pm.

Philadelphia Krampus Krawl: December 23rd. 9pm-2am. Bar Pub crawl in South Philly. Starting at 1601 on 10th and Tasker. Dress up as Krampus (a mythological, evil creature that in some folklore accompanies Santa to punish the bad children) or Santa Claus to receive drink specials. Participating bars are; Lucy 13 The P.O.P.E. The Devils Den
12 Steps Down and ending at Brauhaus Schmitz.

Mill Creek Tavern: Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. Thursday, December 23rd, 9pm. 
Giveaways, great food. The ugliest sweater contest winner will receive a $100.00 Mill Creek Tavern
Gift Card.
 

December 24th

O’Neals Pub: Will be open on both Christmas eve and Christmas day from 11am-2am.

Kokopelli Restaurant and Tequila Bar: December 24th Grand opening Christmas Eve party. General admission is $20 and includes an open vodka bar from 8-10pm. Party goes until 2am and there are also VIP bottle services available. Tickets are available HERE

Tabu Lounge and Sports Bar: December 24th holiday party. $20 cover with open bar and buffet from 9-11pm.

December 25th

Bridget Foys: Open Christmas. Party packages available.

O’Neals Pub: Will be open on both Christmas eve and Christmas day from 11am-2am.

December 26th

Memphis Taproom: December 26th, all day starting at 11am donate a blanket, a winter coat, or three cans of food and receive a dollar off each beer. Selections are from a great list of winter and Christmas beers. Also come in and purchase a gift certificate and receive a free beer while you wait. (limit to one per person, per day).

December 30th

Kildare's Manayunk: Ugly Sweater Party.  Pretty sure that's exactly what it sounds like.

Anytime

215 Organization: Including all three Drinkers locations, Lucy’s and Top Hats, and Noche will throw your holiday party with discount happy hour specials and more.
More information available HERE

Resurrection Ale House: If you come in and purchase a gift card, you will be awarded one free beer while you wait (Limit one beer, per person, per day).

Crocodile: Holiday gift packages starting at $20

Saturdays in December

Bags & Bubbles @ Oyster House: Weary shoppers can enjoy ½ dozen oysters of your choice and a glass of sparkling wine for $15 while gaining some rest and rejuvenation. Deal valid11:30am-4:30pm