With fireworks lighting up the skies across the region — from the Delaware River on June 28, to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on July 4, and New Hope on July 11 — restaurants and bars throughout Greater Philadelphia are celebrating Independence Day (July 4th) with festive food and drink specials, patriotic parties, and unbeatable views. Whether kicking off the holiday early, celebrating on the Fourth, or soaking up the summer vibes the following week, locals and visitors can toast to America’s birthday at standout destinations including: Assembly Rooftop Lounge, Bolo, Jansen, Liberté Lounge, Little Walter’s, Square 1682, and Stella of New Hope
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JULY 4 | Parkway Fireworks + Fourth of July Weekend Specials
Assembly Rooftop Lounge, Center City’s swanky rooftop lounge with panoramic views of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, City Hall, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is the place to celebrate the Fourth of July. On Friday, July 4, from 7 pm to 11 pm, guests are invited to take the elevator up at The Logan Hotel for Red, White & Views: Firework Viewing Party — an opportunity to experience the magic of the fireworks from the city’s best vantage point. The celebration will feature a four-hour open bar serving Assembly Rooftop Lounge’s signature cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, multiple chef-curated food stations, a decadent dessert spread, live music, and, of course, unbeatable views of the fireworks.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are required and can be purchased here.
Hours of operation: Sunday through Thursday 4pm – 10:30pm; bar closes at 12am; Friday and Saturday 4p – 10pm; bar closes at 2am; Happy Hour is Sunday through Thursday 4pm – 5pm
1840 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy • 215.783.4171 | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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Bolo, two-time James Beard Awards semifinalist Chef Yun Fuentes’ Latin American dining room and rum bar nestled in bustling Rittenhouse Square, is perfectly positioned for pre- or post-fireworks festivities this Fourth of July. Bolo offers bold, celebratory flavors and tropical cocktails in a lively, stylish setting. Guests can enjoy Fuentes’ signature dishes, including a variety of ceviches, pinchos, and pa’ picar (snacks), as well as standout mains like the Short Rib Carne Guisada ($42) — red wine braised short ribs with marble potatoes, baby carrots, and olives — and the Red Snapper Sancocho ($43) steamed in banana leaves with ají dulce brûlée and mini tostones. Paired with a curated list of over 60 rums and island-inspired cocktails, Bolo is an ideal stop for those looking to celebrate the holiday in style.
Reservations are highly recommended and can be made via OpenTable here.
Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday 5pm—10pm for dinner, Saturday 10pm—12am for late night, and Monday through Friday 5pm—7pm for happy hour
2025 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA | 267.639.2741 | Website | Instagram
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Jansen, Mt. Airy’s contemporary and award-winning New American restaurant led by Chef David Jansen, is offering a refined spin on summer cookout favorites with a special Fourth of July BBQ Menu, available for dine-in only during regular dinner hours throughout the holiday weekend. Guests can enjoy the full menu for $100 per person, or select individual dishes à la carte in limited quantities. The seasonal, smoke-driven lineup includes:
- Smoked Salmon Potato Salad – dill, pickles, caviar
- Smoked Pork Jowl – braised mustard greens, parsley gremolata, mustard pork jus
- Smoked Beef Short Ribs – cheddar grits, caramelized onion, chimichurri, natural beef jus
- Esquites Panna Cotta – a sweet-savory finish inspired by Mexican street corn
Set in a historic 18th-century cottage, Jansen offers an elegant, crowd-free way to celebrate the Fourth with one of Philadelphia’s most seasoned chefs at the helm.
Reservations can be made via Resy here.
Hours of operation: Tuesday through Thursday from 5pm – 8pm; Friday and Saturday from 5pm – 9pm
120 S. 17th St., Philadelphia, PA | 215.569.8300 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Little Walter’s, Philadelphia’s new contemporary Polish restaurant and bar from Owner/Chef Michael Brenfleck and recently acclaimed in The New York Times’ The Restaurant List 2024for 50 Favorite Places in America Right Now and 26 Best Dishes in America, is firing up the grill for a Fourth of July Sidewalk BBQ. To mark the holiday, Little Walter’s will open early at 1PM and set up a grill and soft serve station out front, offering a playful, patriotic take on traditional Polish street fare. The walk-up menu includes:
- Pierogi Ruskie – caramelized onions, sour cream ($10)
- Kielbasa Hot Dog – potato bun, cabbage, all the fixings ($11)
- Cucumber Salad – dill, tahina, dukkah ($5)
- Potato Salad – Polish mustard, red onion, marjoram ($6)
- Big Dill Pickle ($4)
- Watermelon Lód Wodny – spiked Polish Water Ice with Luksusowa Potato Vodka
Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made via Resy here.
Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday from 5pm—10pm for dinner, and Monday from 4pm—8pm, and Tuesday through Saturday from 4pm—6pm for happy hour
2049 E. Hagert St., Philadelphia, PA | 267.239.2228 | Website | Instagram
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Liberté Lounge, the contemporary French-inspired restaurant and lounge within Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square, is extending the celebration this Independence Day with a special late-night happy hour on Friday, July 4, featuring cocktails, food, and festivities until 1:30AM. From 9PM to 11PM, guests can enjoy featured dishes such as Artisan Pizzas, Guacamole with Tri-Colored Chips, Crispy Chicken Wings, and a selection of burgers and vegan bites. From 11PM to 1AM, a limited late-night menu will be offered alongside a curated list of drinks. Featured beverages include:
- City Love – Planteray Rum, Bluecoat Gin, Green Chartreuse, pineapple, yuzu, chamomile, dried raspberry
- South Street Sling – Irish Gin, aquavit, cassis, Herbes de Provence, soda, Laphroaig spritz
- Cape May IPA & Victory Pilsner on draft
Reservations are encouraged and can be made via OpenTable here.
Hours of operation: Sunday through Thursday 12pm—11pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm—12am
120 S. 17th St., Philadelphia, PA | 215.569.8300 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Square 1682, the modern American, upbeat kitchen located on the ground level of the Kimpton Hotel Palomar, is raising a glass to Independence Day with a festive drink offering available throughout the holiday weekend. Guests can cool down and celebrate in patriotic style with the Philly 76 ($14), a spirited summer cocktail crafted with local Bluecoat Gin, house-made firecracker popsicle syrup, and lemon juice, served with a firecracker popsicle in glass.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made via OpenTable here.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8am—11am for breakfast; Monday through Thursday 11:30am—2pm, Friday 11:30am—3pm for lunch; Tuesday through Thursday 5pm—10pm, Friday and Saturday 5pm—11pm for dinner; Friday and Saturday 3pm—5pm for mid-day menu; Saturday 9am—3pm, Sunday 9am—2pm for brunch
121 S. 17th St., Philadelphia, PA | 215.563.5008 | Website | Instagram
JULY 11 | New Hope Fireworks + Extended Celebrations
Stella of New Hope, Bucks County’s modern American restaurant located in the Ghost Light Inn with 180 degree views of the Delaware River, is the ideal spot to watch Visit New Hope’s Summer Series Fireworks on Friday, July 11. The restaurant features a large outdoor patio where guests can enjoy dinner and drinks before the display. In addition to the patio, Stella offers an outdoor bar situated directly beneath its popular second-floor deck, complete with expanded riverfront seating and a bar menu. The Waterfront Terrace now includes umbrella-shaded, full-service tables, providing guests with more options for waterfront dining before the fireworks. Show-goers can grab a drink at Stella’s outdoor bar and relax in one of the first-come, first-served Adirondack chairs on the grassy knoll adjacent to the restaurant for a front-row seat.
Hours of operation: Thursday 5 – 12am, Friday 5 – 2am, Saturday 8 – 2am
50 S Main St, New Hope, PA 18938 • 267.740.2691 • Website • Instagram • Facebook