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adelphians: Pennsylvania wines on tap! Kegs behind the bar are filled with two whites,
three reds and a rose. There's excellent French-bistro-style food on the menu.
North 3rd
GASTROPUB
(
www.norththird.com
; 801 N 3rd St; 4pm-2am)
A Northern Liberties gem equally recom-
mended for drinks like huge mojito martinis as for its tremendous food like steamed
clams and pork chorizo in a tomato and cilantro broth. Expect extensively tattooed wait-
staff and struggling conversations because of the noise level. Dinner served from 5pm to
midnight and brunch on weekends, and every Tuesday night films are screened.
Mcgillin's Olde Ale House
BAR
( 215-735-5562;
www.mcgillins.com
;
1310 Drury St; 11am-2am Mon-Sat, to midnight Sun)
Philadelphia's oldest continually operated tavern (since 1860) - it remained open as a
speakeasy in the Prohibition years. Great buffalo wings (Tuesday is special wing night)
and karaoke on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Dirty Frank's
BAR
(347 S 13th St; 11am-2am)
Recently discovered by hipsters, this has been a classic
neighborhood dive bar since the 1970s. Expect sawdust on the floor and cheap shots and
beer.
Shampoo
CLUB
( 215-922-7500;
www.shampooonline.com
; on Willow St btwn N 7th & 8th Sts; cover $7-12;
9pm-2am)
Home to foam parties, hot tubs and velvet seating, this giant nightclub's
weekly repertoire includes an immensely popular gay night on Fridays, a long-standing
Wednesday Goth night, and a conventional free-for-all on Saturdays.
Monk's Cafe
BAR
(
www.monkscafe.com
; 264 S 16th St; 11:30am-2am)
A Belgian beer bar with a big bottle
selection as well as a good selection of - what else? - Belgian and Belgian-style beers on
tap as well as a bistro menu; the mussels and fries are recommended.
Brasil's
CLUB
