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21 SIPS Spots to Celebrate 21 Years
For 21 years, Center City District SIPS has been offering unbeatable happy hour specials at many of Philadelphia’s best bars and restaurants. Whether you're craving half-off bites, craft cocktails, or ice-cold beers, this weekly summer tradition is your ticket to midweek fun. With a little more than one month to go, there’s no better time to sip, snack, and soak in the vibrant energy of the city at these 21 spots!
Balcony Bar at Curtain Call
With bird’s-eye views of City Hall and the Avenue of the Arts, Balcony Bar is right inside the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, featuring live DJs, ticket giveaways and more.
📍 300 S. Broad St.
🔗 Website | SIPS Deals
Bodega Bar
If you’re looking for an outdoor back patio where the vibes are as tasty as the menu, make a stop at The Hacienda at Bodega Bar for Latin-inspired cuisine and handcrafted cocktails.
📍 1223 Walnut St.
🔗 Menu | SIPS Deals
Bolo
During CCD SIPS, head over to Bolo to try their Latin American and Caribbean appetizers such as yuca brava, chicken pastelillos and more.
📍 2025 Sansom St.
🔗 Website | SIPS Deals
Capriccio Café & Bar at Cret Park
With open seating alongside the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and views of Love Park and City Hall, Capriccio Café is a picturesque spot featuring casual fare and a full-service bar.
📍 110 N. 16th St.
🔗 Menu | SIPS Deals
Cellar Dog
Clocking out and ready to unwind? Cellar Dog on 15th Street has you covered with live jazz music, billiards, ping pong, shuffleboard, and more.
📍 258 S. 15th St.
🔗 Website | SIPS Deals
Darling Jack’s Tavern
Darling Jack’s Tavern by Safran Turney Hospitality offers refined yet casual comfort foods like smash burgers alongside craft cocktails like their $7 blood orange margarita.
📍 104 S. 13th St.
🔗 Website | SIPS Deals
Dear Daphni
The newest addition to the Michael Schulson restaurant collective, Dear Daphni brings a fresh take to Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on shared dining. Located in The Laurel, it’s the perfect spot for a post-SIPS stroll through Rittenhouse Square.
📍1911 Walnut St.
🔗 Website | SIPS Deals
Devil’s Alley
Devil's Alley has been serving Center City since 2005. Pop in during CCD SIPS for mouthwatering comfort food and great cocktails in a casual, welcoming atmosphere.
📍 1907 Chestnut St.
🔗 Website | SIPS Deals
F1 Arcade
F1 Arcade Philadelphia brings a first-of-its-kind experiential venue to the heart of Center City. During CCD SIPS, try out the Formula 1 racing simulators and enjoy specials like cauliflower wings and shrimp skewers.
📍 1330 Chestnut St.
🔗 Website | SIPS Deals
Flight Club
Located inside the former Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Flight Club reinvents traditional darts for a modern experience with high-tech dartboards, digital scoring, and a lively atmosphere.
📍 1411 Walnut St.
🔗 Website | SIPS Deals
Garage Rittenhouse
For your next CCD SIPS, check out the third location for Garage! Garage Rittenhouse is the spot for enjoying a cold beer while watching your favorite sports on the big screen or playing pool and Skee-Ball with friends.
📍 1501 Spruce St.
🔗 Website | SIPS Deals
Hi-Lo Taco Co.
During CCD SIPS, this Center City taco spot offers margaritas and Texas-style ranch water cocktails for $7 along with wings, queso and tacos!
📍 1109 Walnut St.
🔗 Website | SIPS Deals
High Street
Chef Christina McKeough’s modern American restaurant and bar highlights locally-sourced ingredients and fresh takes on classic dishes alongside inventive cocktails and a curated wine list.
📍 101 S. 9th St.
🔗 Website | SIPS Deals
Independence Beer Garden
This lively Schulson Collective spot is the perfect place for happy-hour fun in the sun with games like cornhole and Jenga, all right across from Independence Mall!
📍 100 South Independence Mall West
🔗 Website | SIPS Deals
Midnight & The Wicked
Four bold spaces in this underground jazz lounge and nightclub transport you back to the roaring (19)20s. During CCD SIPS, enjoy a $7 watermelon margarita, pear rum punch or a summer mule while snacking on a caprese skewer.
📍 1524 Moravian St., 1500 Sansom St.
🔗 Website | SIPS Deals
Mona
Mona, from Craft Concepts Group, brings upscale Mediterranean fusion to Chestnut Street along with creative cocktails and a vibrant, Instagram-worthy atmosphere.
📍 1308 Chestnut St.
🔗 Website | SIPS Deals
Miss Saigon
This Vietnamese restaurant features craft cocktails, a street food-inspired menu, and artistic murals. Try the “Never Ninh Bình,” a Hornitos® Tequila drink with passion mango, lime and spiced salt, plus half-priced apps like spring rolls and braised pork belly bao.
📍 1316 Walnut St.
🔗 Website | SIPS Deals
Prestige by Vesper
Celebrate CCD SIPS with a $7 Prestige Punch made with Hornitos Tequila and half-priced cheesesteak egg rolls, buffalo chicken egg rolls and more!
📍 223 S. Sydenham St.
🔗 Website | SIPS Deals
Stir Lounge
All are welcome in Stir Lounge! Stop into this LGBTQ+ bar during CCD SIPS for great drinks and an even better atmosphere!
📍 1705 Chancellor St.
🔗 Website | SIPS Deals
The Air Grille at Dilworth Park
For a one-of-a-kind beer garden in the shadow of historic City Hall, visit the Air Grille Garden at Dilworth Park. Sample summertime staples like shrimp tacos and burgers alongside cold beers, cocktails, and mocktails.
📍 1 S. 15th St.
🔗 Website | SIPS Deals
Umami Steak and Sushi
Enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine paired with a CCD SIPS special cocktail like the Hornitos® Tequila sake margarita!
📍 727 Walnut St.
🔗 Website | SIPS Deals

For more things to do year-round in Center City, visit centercityphila.org/explore. For the full list of 90+ CCD SIPS participants, visit ccdsips.com.