I went into the Graffiti Bar for Happy hour, which runs from 4-7PM. It was very busy and tough to get a seat, but we managed. It is located behind the restaurant, you can walk down the alley or walk though Sampan (to the left behind the kitchen). Beef Satay...very good! Definitely would get this again. Kobe Sliders...good Chili Crisp Chicken Bao...very good, balanced with all the right flavors and the Bao Bun is like biting into a cloud of dough. Kim Chee Fried Rice...really good, this was definitely our favorite. Riced cooked perfectly and the flavors were so memorable with the egg in the middle. After Happy Hour we didn't need dinner for the night and it was great to take a walk in the city to digest! read more

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Have been to Graffiti bar a few times and it's always an all around good time. Generally a very popular spot especially during their happy hour 4-7pm. It's a smaller enclosed back patio area with one long table, a long bar, and some wall seats. It definitely gets packed so get there early or be lucky to grab a spot. Staff here always good about making sure everything runs smoothly and it's a fun time. Their food options are pretty fairly priced and most are good picks. Haven't had everything personally, but the banh mi, bao buns, and kimchi fried rice are all decent. Crab rangoons, dumplings, and satay skewers were fine but I wouldn't get again and instead try something else. Drinks also good even at regular price. Fun spot for after work or with friends on the weekend. Thanks read more

Graffiti Bar - Happy hour food menu - Lounges Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Cool vibes bar connected to Sampan. Service was attentive, friendly, and hot. Happy hours apps were delicious and prices were on par for the area. Cool keyhole peek a boo design in wall near exit. read more

Graffiti Bar - Entrance via Sampan - Lounges Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Graffiti Bar in Philadelphia is an absolute must for anyone visiting the city. The star of the show? The edamame dumplings--delicate, creamy, and so delicious. I've had them about 20 times, and yes, it's completely fine to be this obsessed. Tucked away at the end of a graffitied walkway, this hidden spot has more than just amazing food. The ambiance is unmatched, very urban with a cozy, intimate setting. It's the perfect spot to sip a cocktail and take in the unique aesthetic. read more

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My friend and I LOVE coming here for happy hour! It's a little bit hidden and you have to walk down the alley next to Sampan. They have a menu of fun cocktails and small plates. Their happy hour is the BEST! The deals are truly unmatched. My favorite drink is the Kantoi Road ($9 on happy hour). Foodwise, I love the edamame dumplings, chili crisp chicken bao (my fav!), brussel sprouts, and kim chee fried rice, I would suggest getting here right at 4, especially on a nice day. The seats fill up fast! Only reason that this isn't 5 stars is that if you aren't at the bar, you have to get up to order at the bar. The bar is usually packed and it can be hard to squeeze in to get service. If they had 1 or 2 servers to do the other sections, I think that would be a great improvement! read more

My first time back here in a decade (since kids) and this place not only still got it, but it's better than I remember! Use to love winding up here in my 20s. Cool secret little spot, good drinks, great place to hang with friends. Fish bowls were always fun too. Came back a couple weeks ago to cap off a night out in the city. Place was crowded with a mix of ages, which I appreciate now that I'm getting near 40. Saw a bunch of people eating and I got excited. Ordered like 5 appetizers to share because everything sounded so good. Loved the dan dan wontons and the cheesesteak buns. Everything came out very fast. Such perfect food to eat after a night of drinking. Some communal tables so we got to chat with some folks and even shared some of our apps because I thought they deserved to know how good it was. My old fashioned was also really good. No complaints at all. Going to keep Graffiti Bar in the back of my mind next time I'm in the city. Apparently I'm not too old yet. read more

Graffiti Bar - Dan Dan wontons. Holy moly. I could eat 4 orders of these. - Lounges Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Expensive. Tiny pours. Cool vibe. One of those places trying to build cred by its "hidden" location and exclusivity. Service was odd. Almost empty when we arrived but hard to get served. The bar backs in Philly often throw their hands up, essentially saying, "wait for the real bartender." Graffiti no different. Did not try or see any food in the under 60 minutes we were there. Likely not to return. -- working man's gourmand read more

Graffiti Bar - The bar behind the bar. Tiny pours big prices. Kinda understand why it's empty. - Lounges Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Not sure how I didn't know this was linked to Sampan, but the drinks were good and I was able to get some of the tuna rice cracker bites that I had the previous night that I was already craving. It was pretty busy for a Wednesday night, but we quickly got our drinks and our snack. read more

Ambiance: I love the trio! (Sampan, Double Knot & Graffiti Bar) If I had to choose I would pick Double Knot for the sushi but Graffiti bar always has available seating! Graffiti Bar is more of a bar, more there for the food than the ambiance, the other restaurants have more of an ambiance. Service: I always go for happy hour and the service is always quick! Never wait more than 5 minutes for my food literally! Food: I would argue that you guys have the best happy hour menu in Philadelphia! Everything is always amazing. But my go-tos that I order every time are the beef satay, kimchee fried rice and the kung pao chicken wings! I would love to come back and try the whole happy hour menu to add to that list! read more

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Such a fun bar! Get there early to get a seat and enjoy a great happy hour! Favorites: Beef Satay and Chicken wings! And the mini ice cream cones are perfect. Great prices, great food, great vibes! read more

Graffiti Bar - Fruity pebbles vanilla - Lounges Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Had a ming mule and my honey had the fernet. A very cool entrance, vibe and staff was friendly. Not much on drink specials but a good spot for after dinner cocktails. A bit too much ice read more

Graffiti Bar - Ming mule and water. A bit too much ice - Lounges Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lively bar. We visited Graffiti Bar on a Wednesday night, and it was packed when we first arrived but thinned out as time passed. The first room is dominated by the bar and a large television perpendicular to the bar. The tables are long and are paired with stools. The bar was pretty loud when we arrived and predictably became less loud as people left. I tried the hash old fashioned and their Manhattan over the course of the evening. The old fashioned was as good as any I have tried. The Manhattan was a bit more cloying than I'm used to. Overall, I had a decent time at Graffiti Bar, but I think there are better options in Philly. read more

Happy hour here is pretty decent. They had both drink, food, appetizers. The pizza on the happy hour def can feed two if it's two light eaters. It's pretty spacious and obviously a second floor with bright light is always nice. Super open concept with very nice lighting. The wait staff made sure me and my friends were taken care off and made sure to check in often enough for drink orders and snacks. It's large enough space that it doesn't feel too crowded and I was still able to get my drinks in a very reasonable time.Prob more a beer spot than a cocktail spot. read more

Best happy hour in the city? 100% hands down. The drink specials are great but the food specials are better! The banh mi is my favorite, and so is the kimchi fried rice (ate too quick to snap a pic). It's my favorite go to for food and drinks without a doubt. read more

Graffiti Bar - Pork banh mi - Lounges Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Good drinks, good food (from sampan), and good ambiance. The food comes relatively quick but the drinks take a bit if there's a lot of people at the bar. The Kantoi road drink is my favorite, it's basically just a spicy margarita. Their drink special of the day however....yeah i'd pass on that. It was an iced tea type of drink but lowkey tasted like sewer water and wasn't worth the $5 that it was. I'd just stick with the house wine if I was drinking on a budget there The place gets crowded pretty early so if you want a seat I suggest getting there ahead of the happy hour crowd. Everything else is really good though and I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Love the decorations inside. Nice strong drinks! Cool people too! Come in to trans pictures smile and drink

Almost 4 stars just because this was a little hard to find (went into Sampan first ) Came for happy hour on a Saturday. Very busy but managed to find a great corner spot at the bar for the four of us. Loud music Crab Rangoon was a small portion, but the best I've ever had. Scorpion Bowl was well worth the $25, but sadly was not in a bowl (more like a Vase). read more

Graffiti Bar - Crab Rangoon - Lounges Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Legit bar, great selections of beers and spirits. They serve real drinks with the proper amount of real booze for a reasonable price. Was a low light place TV's were visible...the food looked delicious! Was hard to figure out the entrance... maybe by design!? Respectfully, Bryan Oklahoma City read more

Graffiti Bar - a pint of beer on the bar counter - Lounges Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food 10/10 Great happy hour for the value and the food was quite killer too. We ordered the tequila scorpion bowl, which was a huge jug, probably had 5 or 6 shots in there, for the two of us. It destroyed us in a good way. They came out with some extra kimchi fried rice, so we gladly accepted it, although I wouldn't recommend ordering it because it tasted too watery. The edamame dumplings were spectacular, and the broccoli were quite good as well. The pork buns were decent, edible, but not the highlight of the menu. Atmosphere 8/10 Honestly love the vibes of this hidden area a lot more than the inside of Sampan, as there was sunlight streaming through the ceiling, a very high ceiling at that. The bar area was very clean, plenty of bar space, felt a lot more lively than the inside seating area. Had some air conditioning so it wasn't steamy hot despite having a clear roof. Service 9/10 Very friendly bartender, they knew their locals, and everything came up very timely. read more

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Great drinks and food for a good price! This is a good place to grab small bites and drinks before getting dinner. The space is small but very lively and fun. Service was great too read more

We had a great time in the outdoor bar area behind graffiti bar, after we braved the alleyway. The space is well decorated and the bar provides a lot of space for an average night. On Friday it was a little too crowded so you'll want to play that by ear, but we still found places to stand and enjoy our drinks. The beers are as described - crisp, sunshine-y, etc. and the cocktails are beautifully presented, and my friends said they were quite tasty. We did not try any of the food, but inside, the restaurant has a great vibe and seems chic. When I'm back in the city, I'll definitely head back. read more

Every thing was great. From craft cocktails to food. Hidden gem off the beaten path read more

Graffiti Bar - Let be the craft cocktails and the food was on point. Great happy hour - Lounges Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is a semi hidden popular backyard bar. The service started scary cause I was an outsider who didn't know the proper etiquette of Philly bars. Once I had a drink though, Amanda the bartender was amazing. Ran into two girls who also were running solo and learned some new connections and Amanda made all of our nights. Went through some of the happy hour food menu, the potstickers, albeit overpriced iny eye, we're still very delicious. The satay and brussel sprout were great. The sliders, I can def say it's a standard slider, no specials. The drinks and Amanda's attitude were amazing. I appreciated the service for an outsider and hope all the locals and visitors come support. read more

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Graffiti bar has been home to one of my favorite happy hours for a long time. From the minute you arrive, you're greeted by one of the many friendly security staff members working at the entrance. After the construction done during the pandemic, the space feels bigger and looks great! Lately, I have heard that the food items from the kitchen at Graffiti and Sampan have not been up to par. I'm happy to report that during my visit, everything I ordered was as delicious as expected. I'm addicted to the Korean BBQ Beef Satay, so we ordered a few of those. The kimchi fried rice (with the egg mixed in!!!) is another menu favorite of mine so we ordered that too. We were easily able to grab two seats at the bar. The bartenders were prompt with serving us water and providing menus. They were very attentive despite it being very busy. Our food came out quickly, which was much appreciated because we were hungry! I'm glad that Graffiti Bar has maintained it's spot on my list for favorite happy hour spots in Philly! read more

The service was amazing. The dumplings were amazing. The sake was amazing. The vibe was amazing. Everything was amazing. read more

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This bar has ambience--warm, cozy, and absolutely perfect for the winter season. It's noticeably inviting and comfortable than in years past, making it a standout spot for cold nights. Downeast winter blend cider is a total game changer. Highly recommend stopping by for a drink and soaking in the atmosphere! read more

One of my favorite bars I've been to recently! I split a scorpion bowl with a friend and it was delicious and such a bargain during happy hour! I got another drink after that was equally as delicious. The food was also incredible as we got bao buns, sliders, fried rice, and the brussel sprouts. It's a beautiful little space with great light, AC, and a very well decorated and functional layout. We will be back! read more

This place hasn't changed a bit from when I used to come year in the late 2010s. It's just a cool place to grab a drink and hang out for a bit. The food is very good as well if you are craving a snack. Whenever I have come here, the duration of our stay is usually limited because it gets extremely crowded and a bit cold in the winter. Last night was no different. We got lucky and managed to snag a spot in the middle of that long table to park ourselves and enjoy our one round (usually the limit) of drinks. The population density can be on the denser side meaning I usually have to scream to be heard and there was definitely a period of time where adjacent patrons were pushing up against us. It's just that kind of place. I didn't have food this time around but I certainly noticed the mouth watering smells coming from whatever was being served. My friend noted, "that's the kimchi" lmao. We had just come from a multi course meal but I would be a liar if I didn't admit I considered, albeit very briefly, consuming whatever that delicious shit was. read more

It's a really fun concept to take friends from out of town to. But I definitely wouldn't come outside of happy hour, prices are quite steep for what you're getting. The food is good but nothing exceptional. Service was great and we were always attended to when needed. read more

Graffiti Bar - Lounges Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'll certainly be back. Came on the strength of a recommendation and from the food and service, I'm happy to support this establishment. Bartender (hate I didn't catch their name, short blonde haircut) was AMAZING as she was patient with me as a party of 1. read more

Graffiti Bar - Lounges Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Visited Graffiti Bar earlier in the spring with a friend for happy hour! I had heard good things about this somewhat "secret" bar right behind Sampan, so I was excited to try it out. The spot definitely is secretive - there is a small alleyway right next to Sampan that you walk down to get back to the outdoor bar / lounge space. It was probably the first actually nice day of spring when we visited, so it was pretty crowded for happy hour. All the tables / seating is on a first-come basis, so it was a tough to find a spot, but we snagged some counter space near the bar where we could stand and hang out, so it worked out well. Even though it's a decent sized space, it was incredibly loud there, so it was a little hard to hold conversation and hard to hear the bartender. Despite it being a little crowded and loud, the vibe was pretty cool and it did feel like you were in an exclusive location! The menu at Graffiti Bar mirrors the HH menu at Sampan, which is cool. Their deals are excellent for happy hour, so we were really glad we could take advantage - I love a happy hour that goes until 7PM, so thank you for providing that! We both snagged their happy hour special cocktail, which featured gin, mint, and watermelon. For the first warm day of the season, it was the perfect refreshing post-work drink! And at just $5, you really can't beat it. For food, we shared a few small plates, including the duck samosa, the crispy brussel sprouts, and the kobe sliders. The brussel sprouts were the star of the show - the hint of spice was just right, and the crispy-ness was unlike anything I could ever capture myself. The sliders were OK - the bun was tastier than most, but the flavors didn't hit any differently than other regular sliders I've had. The samosas were a nice option, and we enjoyed the tamarind flavor and the accompanying yogurt sauce. Sharing these plates was actually a good amount of food and we left decently full! The prices for plates range from $6-7, so we also left without breaking our wallets. Overall, we really enjoyed our happy hour at Graffiti Bar! The spot is really cool and feels quite secluded for being right in center city. It definitely can get crowded, especially with the seat-yourself concept, so I would encourage you to get their on the earlier side of HH if possible (although I appreciate the 7PM end of the good deals). Definitely don't sleep on their awesome cocktail and food deals - certainly entertain the brussel sprouts and consider getting their specialty cocktail for just $5 a pop. Hoping to make it back to Graffiti Bar with my husband and other friends in the near future! Thanks for a perfect spring evening, Graffiti Bar!! read more

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The entrance of Graffiti Bar is tucked away in a little alleyway, but don't let the unassuming entrance fool you. This is one of my favorite bar spots in Philly! Upon entering, you're transported into a small, speakeasy style bar with an excellent drink selection and great company. It's connected to Sampan, but seems entirely separate from that experience. Josh, one of the bartenders was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about drinks and when I wasn't sure what drink to order, he suggested one that I thoroughly enjoyed and would definitely order again! The company at graffiti is also awesome and we had a great end to our night out. Will definitely be returning! read more

Love how it is hidden behind an alley - almost like a speakeasy. If you haven't tried their Ming Mule, you are missing out!

A friend told me about this bar so when my husband and I visited Philly this past weekend, we decided to drop by. We came during happy hour and were lucky we didn't have to wait too long for seats to become available. We only got drinks but they were good and very reasonably priced. We saw people next to us order food from their happy hour menu and they looked good, smelled good, and seemed like a decent amount of food for the price! Ambiance is also very cute. Only complaint is that no server came to us and we had to keep going to the bar to order. I'd come back next time we are in Philly to try their food though. read more

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I went during happy hour. Great prices and the food is delicious! Big servings . I enjoyed the ambiance. The kimchi rice is a MUST HAVE! read more

Y'all just go back and read my old reviews! Ain't nothing same quality same vibe same flavors an amazing place to have dinner to to stop pass to have happy hour read more

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Worth the wait , the happy hour food is amazing. We waited in line fire about 10 min before open and we see why. Place gets packed quick. The food was amazing ! It felt like you were somewhere else after walking though the alley to get to the bar. The grass backdrop and graffiti background really set the mood ! Will be back very very soon ! read more

Such a cool concept. The drinks were delicious and so was the food. Very glad I saw someone going in because I wouldn't have thought to walk down that tiny ally read more

Graffiti Bar - Tequila fishbowl - Lounges Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We were bar hopping! We walked in without a reservation and the accommodated us and we enjoyed 4 drinks and some appetizers. They were delicious appetizers for us vegetarians. The taco was our least favorite. Way too eat for a appetizers. read more

Graffiti Bar - The appetizers - Lounges Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I came here and ordered the watermelon vodka fishbowl! It was actually quite a nice drink and wasn't too strong. It was well portioned for 4 people and would like to come again to get it. The vibes of this bar are quite nice - the decorations go well with an outdoor urban aesthetic - and it's a good place to spend some post-meal drinks. My one caveat is that the place is quite small and ended up being quite packed when we went; I've tried to go a few times before that and have been turned away because the bar was overcrowded or hosting a private event. But if there's space, I think it's a good choice! read more

Graffiti Bar - Lounges Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania