Campari and
Imbibe Magazine are celebrating the 5th annual
Negroni Week, which will take place
June 5-11. This means tons of events throughout the city and the country dedicated to the delicious Italian gin drink. Best of all, Negroni Week was established to benefit charities, so every classic cocktail you buy throughout the week at participating venues will help raise money for charity. Here’s the lowdown on the events next week.
Sunday, June 4
5-10 PM
Enjoy free food and drinks at this Cutthroat Kitchen inspired cocktail competition. (4332 Spruce St.)
Monday, June 5
Philadelphia Distilling, 6-9 PM
Bartenders from Vernick, Red Owl Tavern, ITV and PHiladelphia Distilling will face off in a cocktail competition that will benefit the winner’s selected charity. For $20 guests will sample one of each of the bartender’s cocktails as well as getting a full size drink of the Negroni that they voted for. (25 E Allen St.)
Industry Late Night Happy Hour
Franky Bradley’s, 9 PM-2 AM
Complimentary food and giveaways await at Frank Bradley’s industry night happy hour. (1320 Chancellor St.)
Alla Spina, 9 PM- 2 AM
$7 Negronis and Mom-Moms Polish Food Cart await at this Vetri gastropub. (1410 Mount Vernon St.)
Tuesday, June 7
Happy Hour
Ashton Cigar Bar 5-7 PM
Help raise funds for Water for People at this special Negroni Week happy hour. (1522 Walnut St.)
Negroni Week Industry Night
ITV, 9 PM- 2 AM
Regular folks and industry peeps unite to drink the delicious Italian cocktail at this Passyunk Ave spot. (1615 E Passyunk Ave.)
Wednesday, June 8
Tiki Negroni Party
The Upstairs Bar at The Franklin, 6 PM-2 AM
Giveaways and tiki-themed Negronis will be on hand. (112 S 18th St.)
Negroni Week Celebration
Assembly Rooftop Lounge, 5 PM-12 AM
Sip a frozen Negroni atop Benjamin Franklin Parkway at this event as well as snagging some giveaways. (1840 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.)
Thursday, June 9
Aperitivo Hour
Filippo Palizzi Social Club, 5-7 PM
Savor $5 Negroni-inspired cocktails, $3 salted Campari shots, and antipasto at this event. There will also be music and prizes. (1408 S 12th St.)
Friday, June 10
Happy Hour
Bahn Mi and Bottles, 5-7 PM
Get your fill of Negronis at this Negroni-centric happy hour on South Street. (712 South St.)
Saturday, June 11
Happy Hour
Bar Hygge, 4:30-6 PM
Celebrate the Negroni with specials, giveaways and even Negroni lollipops at this Fairmount gastropub. (1720 Fairmount Ave.)
Sunday, June 12
Closing Party
Heritage, 12-4 PM
Top off the week at bash thrown by Northern Liberties' Heritage. (914 N 2nd St.)
Photo via Flickr user Wine Dharma
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