a.bar

a kitchen and bar philadelphia
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MONDAY - THURSDAY: 12 P.M. - 1 A.M. | FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 12 P.M. - 2 A.M. | CLOSED SUNDAY
215.825.7030 | WEBSITE

Right off Rittenhouse Square, the AKA hotel’s slinky street-level bar is situated on one of the most photogenic corners in the city. But there’s personality bolstering those good looks. It’s run by a young and tight-knit crew that takes a collaborative approach to building the beverage program. Graying patricians in tie clips and funny hats share real estate with wine geeks, off-duty industry workers and people simply looking to plow through some oysters.

Known For
  • craft cocktails
  • natural wine
  • champagne
  • singles scene
  • lots of whiskey
  • lots of rum
  • lots of tequila / mezcal
  • oysters / raw bar
What to drink
A local draft to go along with a half-dozen oysters before digging into the mixed drink list.
Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square
ProTip
Happy hour runs weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m. and features deep discounts on beer, wine and aperitifs.