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Where to Watch the 90th Academy Awards in Philadelphia

by Jessie Donofrio on Mar 1, 2018 in Roundups
Where to Watch the 90th Academy Awards in Philadelphia
The 90th Academy Awards take place this Sunday, March 4 at 8 PM. Wether you’re a Lady Bird or more of a Phantom Thread you wont want to miss all the glitz and glamour at this year’s Oscars. Philadelphia bars are rolling out the read carpet and throwing some Hollywood-style parties to celebrate the award show of the year. Here are our picks.
 
City Tap House (3925 Walnut St.)
The University City outpost of this gastropub is hosting a watch party with a very fitting brewery, Oskar Blues. Starting at 7 PM, guests can expect Oscars-themed bingo, prizes like a Oskar Blues branded YETI cooler, and lots of swag. There will also be a selection of Oskar Blues and Cigar City brews offered for $5.
 
Jet Wine Bar (1525 South St.)
Enjoy Oscar-themed bingo and prizes at this elegant watch party that begins at 8 PM. Guests can also enjoy special menu additons like three $10 glasses of sparkling wine and three small plates like deviled eggs and prosciutto burrata toast all featuring the most lavish ingredient there is, caviar. Grab a tasting of all three plates and wines for $50. 
 
Interstate Drafthouse (1235 E Palmer St.)
Bring all your famous friends to Fishtown to watch the Academy Awards starting at 8 PM at this tavern. Oh, and they’re offering $1 off draft beers during the duration of the show for all you starlets.  
Ocean Prime (124 S 15th St.)
Visit this luxurious Center City steakhouse for food and drink specials in honor of Hollywood’s biggest night. From 4 PM-9 PM specials include free truffle popcorn; $10 signature cocktails including their cucumber gimlet and OP Manahttan; and $10 small plates like crab cake sliders, lamb lollipops, shellfish towner and assorted sushi rolls.
 
Square 1682 (121 S 17th St.)
Film-themed cocktails and a red carpet await at this Rittenhouse bar’s viewing party. Starting at 8 PM, guests can watch the award show in the bar’s lounge with complimentary truffle popcorn and Academy Awards themed trivia with a chance to win a giftcard to the restaurant. There will also be $7 movie-themed cocktail specials like the “Lady Bird” (gin, lemon, bubbles); “Darkest Hour” (bourbon, lime, ginger beer); and “Phantom Thread” (vodka, lime, rosemary). They’ll also have De Perriere Brut for $5 a glass.
 
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