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2011 Drinker's Choice Award Winners!

by Drink Philly on Mar 10, 2011 in Culture
2011 Drinker's Choice Award Winners!

The votes have been tallied, hanging chads cast aside, and results tabulated.  Below are the winners of our first annual Drinker's Choice Awards.  While the entire process was a bit rockier than we had initially planned, we think our users have chosen wisely!  Please keep in mind that the bars and restaurants in each category were nominated by users, so even those who didn't win the top prize are still among the best in Philly.

The winning bars will be receiving a special commemorative trophy that we're making all by ourselves (be afraid, be very afraid).  In addition to the trophy and bragging rights, they'll also get some special Pint Glasses declaring their victory, so keep your eyes peeled for those when you visit these great spots!

Best Beer Bar

Monk's Cafe

 

Best Wine Bar

Tria

 

Best Cocktail Bar

Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co.

 

Best Sports Bar

O'Neal's Irish Pub

 

Best Pub Food

Q BBQ & Tequila

 

Best Brewpub

Victory Brewing Company

 

Best Happy Hour

The Irish Pol

 

Thanks for making this a great first year for the Drinker's Choice Awards!  In addition to the winners above, be sure to check out all of the nominees listed below!

Beer Bar Nominees
Irish Pol - 1st Runner-Up
Eulogy - 2nd Runner-Up
Brauhaus Schmitz
City Tap House
Devil's Den
Grey Lodge Pub
Pub on Passyunk East
Q BBQ & Tequila
Varga Bar

Wine Bar Nominees
Ristorante Panorama - 1st Runner-Up
Vintage - 2nd Runner-Up
Amada
Beneluxx
Biba
Chick's Cafe
Positano Coast
Tinto
Zavino

Cocktail Bar Nominees
The Continental - 1st Runner-Up
Rum Bar - 2nd Runner-Up
Noble American Cookery
The Plough & the Stars
Ranstead Room
Slainte Pub & Grill
Southwark
Valanni
Village Whiskey

Sports Bar Nominees
Chickie's & Pete's - 1st Runner-Up
Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse - 2nd Runner-Up
City Tap House
Field House
Fox & Hound
Mac's Tavern
McGillin's
South Philly Bar & Grill
Urban Saloon

Brewpub Nominees
Yards - 1st Runner-Up
Nodding Head - 2nd Runner-Up
Dock Street
Earth Bread + Brewery
Iron Hill
Manayunk Brewery
Rock Bottom
Sly Fox
Triumph Old City

Pub Food Nominees
Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse - 1st Runner-Up
Good Dog - 2nd Runner-Up
Byrne's Tavern
Pub & Kitchen
Royal Tavern
South Philly Bar & Grill
South Philly Tap Room
Standard Tap
Varga Bar

Happy Hour Nominees
McGillin's - 1st Runner-Up
Q BBQ & Tequila - 2nd Runner-Up
Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse
Devil's Den
Ladder 15
Oyster House
Slainte Pub & Grill
Valanni
Varga

 


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