December 31, 2019 – Despite the spring-like conditions Philadelphia has been experiencing, snow is on its way, and with it, Snow Day Specials!
The below restaurants and bars are inviting guests to come in from the cold to enjoy comfort food staples, brews, and extended snow day happy hours.
While the city might not declare an official snow day anytime soon, this is Pennsylvania so who knows when a flurry might become a blizzard (or a blizzard becomes… nothing).
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Art in the Age, Old City’s one of a kind tasting room, home bar supply and bottle shop, is offering imbibers a House Hot Toddy whenever the City of Philadelphia declares a snow day. Made with Kinsey Rye Whiskey, honey, lemon juice, fresh brewed tea, and cinnamon bitters, this steamy bevvy is available for $11 at the Art in the Age bar.
116 N 3rd Street | 215.922.2600 | http://artintheage.com
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Assembly Rooftop Lounge, the all-weather rooftop lounge on top of The Logan Hotel, invites guests to come up and enjoy sweeping snowy city views while sipping on a steaming $5 Hot Toddy. With a selection of small plates and a view of some of Philadelphia’s most iconic landmarks, this unique location has it all during the best and worst blizzards.
1840 Benjamin Franklin Parkway | 215.963.2723 | https://assemblyrooftop.com
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Ocean Prime, located in the heart of Center City, is offering an extended happy hour starting at 4:30 pm where guests can stay in from the cold and enjoy specials all evening. Choices include select $10 cocktails and wines by the glass with options such as signature OP Manhattans, and $5 off small plates and sushi with options such as lamb lollipops.
124 South 15th Street | 215.563.0163 | https://www.ocean-prime.com/locations-menus/philadelphia
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MilkBoy, the music venues, restaurants, bars, and recording studio, is offering a free cup of MilkBoy coffee and $5 Hot Toddy’s at both MilkBoy Chestnut Street and MilkBoy South Street during snow days. Guests can pair their hot bevvy with delicious bites while watching the snow fall.
1100 Chestnut St. | 401 South St. | 215-925-6455 | milkboyphilly.com
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Philadelphia Brewing Company, one of the oldest breweries in Philadelphia, is offering a pint and a well shot for $7 during snow days. With rotating seasonal draft lists as well as year-round staples, imbibers can enjoy classics such as Kenzinger and seasonal favorites such as Winter Wünder. Pair that with a shot and the warm fuzzies inside will warm up any frozen heart.
2440 Frankford Avenue | 215.427.2739 | http://philadelphiabrewing.com
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Red Owl Tavern, located across from the Liberty Bell, invites guests to enjoy comfort food favorites during lunch and dinner when it snows. For lunch, guests can enjoy bowls of tomato soup paired with grilled cheese for $5 when they order any other item on the menu. During dinner, guests can dig into Personal Chicken Pot Pies for $7 when they order any other item on the menu. Insider tip: snag the window table with a view of Independence Hall.
433 Chestnut St. | 215.923.2267 | www.redowltavern.com
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Square 1682, the modern American restaurant and bar in Rittenhouse, is offering guests a delicious two-patty smash burger with a side of waffle fries and a beer for $16.82 every time the city declares a snow day. Topped with bread and butter pickles, bacon, and sharp cheddar, this delicious stacked burger is sure to warm the belly of any snow day guest.
121 South 17thStreet | 215.563.5008 | https://square1682.com
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Urban Farmer, located off of Logan Square, is offering a quick pick-me-up for snow day goers with a $5 Irish Coffee special. With a distinctively contemporary rustic feel, Urban Farmer also offers delicious steaks, comforting sides, and much more to those who decide to venture out in the storms.
1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway | 215.963.2788 | www.urbanfarmerphiladelphia.com
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– Eleanor King