The Best Whiskey Bars in Philadelphia
6 whiskey bars in Philadelphia ranked by selection, expertise, and atmosphere.
Philadelphia is in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic rye corridor. Pennsylvania and Maryland produced most American rye until prohibition wiped out the industry. The local rye revival is one of the most exciting in American whiskey.
The bars cluster in Old City, Rittenhouse, and Northern Liberties.
Order a rye whiskey, a Pennsylvania heritage bourbon, or anything from a craft American distillery.
The 6 best whiskey bars in Philadelphia
The Franklin Mortgage and Investment Co
Cocktail bar with a serious whiskey program and around 300 whiskies. Reserve.
Ranstead Room
Hidden speakeasy with a serious whiskey list. Reserve.
Fork
Modern American restaurant with a deep whiskey list. Reserve.
Dirty Franks
Heritage dive bar with a surprisingly serious whiskey list. Open daily.
Charlie was a Sinner
Vegan cocktail bar with a serious whiskey list. Reserve.
The Hop Sing Laundromat
Hidden cocktail bar with a serious whiskey list. No phones, no photos. Reserve.
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