As the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show returns Saturday, February 28 through Sunday, March 8, restaurants, delis, bars, and hotels across Philadelphia are bringing the celebration beyond the show floor with floral-inspired menus, cocktails, activations, and special offers timed to the city’s most vibrant week. While the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event transforms the Pennsylvania Convention Center into a garden spectacle, hospitality destinations throughout Center City and beyond are embracing the season with experiences designed to complement a visit to the show. Participating concepts include Famous 4th Street Delicatessen, Flight Club, Front Street Cafe, Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, Square 1682, Restaurant Aleksandar, and The Twisted Tail, each offering a distinct way to dine, sip, and gather in honor of one of Philadelphia’s most beloved annual traditions.
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Famous 4th Street Delicatessen, Philadelphia’s legendary Jewish deli since 1923, is marking the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show with a limited run of hand-decorated flower cookies available throughout the duration of the event. Inspired by the color and charm of the season, the cheerful sweets add a playful, nostalgic touch to the deli’s bakery case and offer a festive way to celebrate one of the city’s most beloved spring traditions.
Hours of operation: Daily from 9am – 8pm
700 S 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215.922.3274 | Website | Instagram
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Flight Club, the world’s first Social Darts® experience in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, is celebrating the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show with a special offer for attendees. Guests who present their Flower Show tickets on the day of their visit can enjoy 10% off select cocktails, including the Fields Forever ($16) with Casamigos tequila, strawberry, basil, agave, and lime, and the Bramble Spritz ($15) with prosecco, St-Germain, blackberry, lemon, and soda. Located just steps from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the lively venue offers a playful setting to sip and socialize before or after taking in the floral displays.
Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday from 3 PM—11 PM, Friday from 12 PM—1 AM, Saturday from 11 AM—1 AM, Sunday from 11 AM—10 PM.
1417 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215.923.2267 | Website | Instagram
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Front Street Café, the all-day café, restaurant, and bar known for its commitment to fresh, farm-to-table ingredients, is celebrating the Philadelphia Flower Show with a special offer for attendees. Guests who present their Flower Show tickets day-of their designated event date can enjoy a 10% discount on food, making it the perfect spot to fuel up before or unwind after experiencing the vibrant floral displays. In addition, a specialty weekend menu will highlight edible florals incorporated into select cocktails and dishes, adding a seasonal touch to the experience. With a menu rooted in fresh, farm-to-table ingredients, Front Street Café offers a nourishing dining experience in a warm and welcoming setting.
Hours of operation: Breakfast/brunch from 8am – 4pm; Dinner served on Sunday and Tuesday – Thursday from 5pm – 9pm, Friday and Saturday 5pm – 10pm; Happy hour Tuesday through Sunday from 4pm – 7pm.
1253 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 | 215.515.3073 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, a stylish boutique hotel located just steps from Rittenhouse Square, will join the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show celebrations with a build-your-own bouquet activation in collaboration with The Philadelphia Flower Market, taking place on Saturday, February 28 from 10am to 5pm in The Living Room. Guests will be invited to create their own arrangements by selecting greenery, focal blooms, and filler flowers, with two bouquet options available: Beginning to Bloom ($15.99), featuring two greenery stems, three focal flowers, and five filler flowers, and Petal Parade ($24.99), which includes four greenery stems, five focal flowers, and six filler flowers. Pre-made bouquets will also be available for purchase, including a Dozen Roses bouquet ($19.99) and a Signature bouquet ($15.99).
117 S 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA | Website | Instagram |
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Square 1682, the modern American restaurant and award-winning bar at 17th and Sansom Streets, is embracing the spirit of the Philadelphia Flower Show with a floral-inspired cocktail and a vibrant seasonal dish. The Lost in the Meadow cocktail ($15) offers a delicate balance of botanical flavors, featuring jasmine tea-infused gin, lavender syrup, lime juice, and Vegetal de la Grande-Chartreuse.
Hours of operation: Monday, 7am – 2pm; Tuesday through Thursday, 7am – 9:30pm; Friday, 7am – 11pm; Saturday, 8am – 11pm; Sunday, 8am – 2pm
121 S. 17th Street, Philadelphia PA | 215.563.5008 | Website | Instagram | X | Facebook
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Restaurant Aleksandar, a contemporary Eastern European restaurant located in the heart of Rittenhouse Square, is celebrating this year’s PHS Philadelphia Flower Show with a nod to their roots. Inspired by the theme, Rooted: The Origins of American Gardening, Restaurant Aleksandar is highlighting their floral-forward cocktails that blend Old World flavors with vibrant botanicals including:
- Serbian Kiss ($15) plum brandy, crème de violette, lemon, blueberry lavender
- Paris is Burning ($16) mezcal, gin, elderflower, lemon | pineapple
- Passion of Prague ($18) mezcal, licor 43, passion fruit, chili oil
- Midnight in Budapest ($18) mezcal, maraschino liqueur, agave, grapefruit, rosemary, charcoal
Each cocktail reflects a different corner of Europe while celebrating the flowers, fruits, and herbs that connect continents, bringing the story of gardening’s origins full circle, one cocktail at a time.
Hours of Operation: Dinner Tuesday -Thursday | 5-9pm; Dinner Friday & Saurday | 5-10pm; Brunch/Lunch Sat & Sun | 11-3pm; HH Tuesday-Saturday | 4:30-7pm; Late Night HH, every Friday 9-11pm
126 S. 19th Street, Philadelphia PA | 215.279.7738 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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The Twisted Tail, Headhouse Square’s restaurant, bar and live music venue, is toasting the return of the annual PHS Philadelphia Flower Show with a featured cocktail that captures the essence of spring. Guests can enjoy the Spring Fever ($15) composed of Hornitos Blanco, smoky Mezcal, and exotic Cachaça, perfectly balanced with the charred zest of grilled lemon. Juicy pear and a hint of sharp ginger cut through the richness, while a touch of honey smooths it all out.
For those inspired to shake things up themselves, The Twisted Tail is holding a cocktail competition in conjunction with the Philadelphia Flower Show. Submissions open on February 28, with the winner announced on the first day of spring, March 20. The crowned concoction will earn a coveted spot on the menu, complete with credit to its creator. For more details and entry information, follow The Twisted Tail on Instagram.
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 4 pm – 10 pm; Friday 4 pm – 12 am; Saturday 11 am – 12 am; Sunday 10 am – 10 pm
509 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia PA | 215.558.2471 Website | Instagram | Facebook