Oyster House

oyster house bar philadelphia
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MONDAY - THURSDAY: 11:30 A.M. - 10 P.M. | FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 11:30 A.M. - 11 P.M. | CLOSED SUNDAY

The Mink family’s Center City seafood house has quietly positioned itself as one of the steadiest cocktail bars in the city. The bartenders are fast and friendly, the gin collection is formidable and the drinks touch on both classics (Philly’s own Clover Club) and nouveau favorites (the Kentucky Maid, via Milk & Honey).

Known For
  • full menu
  • craft beer
  • craft cocktails
  • singles scene
  • day drinking
  • oysters/raw bar
What to drink
See if you can go off-menu to try hits from lists past, like the Rhino Tooth (1792 Ridgemont Reserve, Bonal, B&B, grapefruit twist) or the Morning Star (Hendrick’s, Lillet, orange bitters).
Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square
ProTip
Buck-a-shuck oyster happy hour runs from 5 to 7 p.m. weekdays, but there’s also an evening session on Saturdays from 9 to 11 p.m.