What a unique, curated, and enriching experience. The bar is upstairs of Sassafras, with a cozy…read moreclose stairwell leading upstairs. You'd be unlikely to find this unless you knew to look for it. The main feature of this bar is the cocktail menu; it's creative and ambitious and yet very approachable, with helpful adjectives for each cocktail. The Mango Sticky Rice made my jaw drop; not only did the juicy mango come through, but also somehow a sense of starchiness, while being entirely balanced with the liquor. Definitely some of the best cocktails in Philly. And the music and vibe is so cozy but lively; the live records spinning create a warm atmosphere that is not sleepy nor dancey, instead you'll find yourself tapping your feet and swaying in your seat while in deep conversation or just enjoyable contemplation. I have to shout out Carl and Brianna, who made our evening especially unforgettable. They guided us seamlessly through the menu, were so knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. They really made 48 Record Bar feel like a second home we can't wait to return to. Last thing- the bathroom setup was such a fun surprise, you have to check it out!!

Located upstairs from Sassafras, this is place is cozy. The music is played from records which just…read moregives it an amazing vibe. They have very unique drinks and the two we ordered were absolutely delicious. This is a great space with great service and a wonderful ambiance.

I wish Jen and I had shown up in matching flapper dresses because Sassafras feels like stepping…read morestraight into the 1920s. Huge bar, giant wall of liquor bottles, dim lighting, and a cool old-school vibe. I told the bartender that ordering a beer in a place like this felt like I was insulting him. He laughed and told me not to worry about it. The drink special was called "Naked and Famous," which honestly sounded like the perfect cocktail to order in honor of Jen. But then I spotted a dark beer on the menu that sounded too good to pass up. If you follow me, you know I'm slowly becoming a dark beer guy. I liked it a lot. The sandwich special was a cheesesteak. Sorry, I should've taken a picture of the menu. But I really enjoyed it, and for $18 it came with a mountain of seasoned fries, which feels like a bargain these days. Bomb Shell: the two people working absolutely crushed it. I don't know if they were understaffed or if Monday night got busier than expected, but they were working their tails off the entire time. Even with that, they stayed polite, friendly, helpful, and incredibly accommodating to the guy carrying around a mannequin. Great visit to Sassafras!

We love visiting Irish Pubs everywhere we travel!!! This place has been a bar dating back to the…read moreearly 1900's and located in the Historic District. Great vibe and service is great too.

This was worth every bit of the 5 star rating I gave!…read more I've been wanting to try this place for a couple years and finally had the opportunity to do so. The organization and seating was clear and optically pleasing, the fruits were fresh and tasty, and the support staff was awesome! While I'm traditionally not a cocktail person, my new go to is a mezcal margarita for a cocktail option. While this time I experienced the fruit cocktail class, I would certainly want to try their other classes.

I booked a reservation for myself and my daughter who is going to school in Philadelphia. I live in…read moreIndiana. However I had to cancel (actually I just wanted to reschedule to a different time) because my mother passed away and I could not leave town. And my daughter needed to come home. I left many messages to contact me to do this. However no one called me and when I tried to reschedule online it was going to make me pay again! This is terrible customer service! I will definitely NEVER go to their classes in the future!! TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!

We literally put our bags down in our airbnb & headed right for this place across the street bcuz…read morewe needed a drink! I had the red sangria, which was delicious. It was quiet there around 3 with a few patrons. We got a quick app of epen empanadas which were even more delicious, and it came with this slightly spicy mini salad to gsrnish...yummo!!!!! Very nice, people were nice, good stop

Showed up for dinner right around 5 pm and sat down at the spacious bar. The whole restaurant is…read morehuge and so much bigger than you expect. Service was impeccable from David. I got a crisp XX on draft. The tortilla soup was hot and mildly spicy, just the way I like it. But the real star was the chipotle chicken. Juicy and tender chicken, stuffed with cheese and peppers then smothered in the chipotle sauce. It was perfect. Absolutely love this place and will be back again. P.S. they also host dance parties on Saturday nights and a pool table in the back ;)

My husband and I went here as a little birthday celebration/fourth of July vacation treat…read more My husband's food ranking: Yuzu Miso Glazed Wings - Addictive Cucumber - Spicy Miso Mazeman Ramen - Ocean Trout Crudo My food ranking: Addictive Cucumber - Yuzu Miso Glazed Wings - Spicy Miso Mazeman Ramen - Ocean Trout Crudo We agreed that the Miso Ramen was easily the best bang for your buck and the Ocean Trout Crudo was the only thing we wouldn't order again; it wasn't horrible it just had waaaay too many almonds which took away from the fish itself. Unlike others, we felt the portions were not too small. Overall a very respectable dinner showing from Almanac. I kind of regret ordering a pre fixed cocktail because his Omakase was so on point to what he asked for and was delicious. I love rhubarb and Gin is my usual spirt of choice, so I didn't want to pass up the Hanamachi Rikki, but while I found the tart rhubarb refreshing, it fell flat when placed next to the Omakase. While I enjoyed the music choices, he did not and it was also INCREDIBLY dark/moody which isn't our preference, but makes sense for the intimate vibe they are clearly going for.

Drinks were outstanding, and so was the food! This actually came as a surprise since Almanac is…read moremarketed as more of a cocktail bar/speakeasy. I guess I shouldn't be surprised, since they are located right about Ogawa (also amazing)! We tried the omakase cocktail, which was really fun and creative. Although if I'm paying $25 for a drink, I do expect a bit more of a presentation... The scallop crispy rice was absolutely a favorite, we had to order two! The toro was also a standout, although how can you go wrong with toro, uni, and caviar? The wagyu dog itself was great, but the roll it was on was dry. In my opinion, the bread makes or breaks a sandwich, so points off for that one. The ambiance was cozy, if a little dark at times. Our waitress was knowledgeable and attentive and gave us good recommendations on what to order. I will absolutely be back for the crispy rice alone!

what a vibey spot! The menu is extensive and Creative with craft cocktails and mocktails. The staff…read morewas willing and completely able to give full descriptions of the various cocktails, and how some of the unique ingredients balanced each other out. Wanted to try something new that's not on the menu. The bartender has your back offering a unique drink to fit your taste buds in mood in the moment. I will definitely be back at this place the next time I'm in Fishtown

We had a large party (6).the attendant at door, got us in quickly, on a Saturday night!…read more We enjoyed exploring the vast drink menu. The visit was a great experience.

My wife and I were in Philly for the Labor Day weekend and we were near Liberty Square and this…read moreplace looked good on Yelp. We entered and our server was great. I ordered a beer and the brunch burger with a side salad and my wife got an amazing pretzel. The veggie brunch burger was fantastic, homemade veggie burger. Salad was solid and they had a great beer selection. Totally worth a lunch there while in Philly. (Don't pass on Angelo's cheesesteak though, the best with Cooper Sharp Cheddar. You won't be disappointed! Nice casual atmosphere and near lots of cool places!

Perfect vibe. On point sound track - including volume…read more Excellent service. Best damn bar nachos I've ever had in 56 years. Only complaint? They are in Philadelphia, and I live in Michigan!!!

Get the lomo saltado with the green sauce and the ceviche vista Peru! I think those two dishes are…read moredeliciously! The first time I came here I got those two dishes as well and thought it was delicious! Then went to Miami and kept thinking of this place!! Had to come back to verify that this place was better than most of the places in Miami! Granted it is much more expensive but it's worth it!

We had a great time, this was our first time coming here. We hadn't noticed it before but are so…read morehappy we took the time to go. The drinks were delicious! So much so we had to take one to go. The food was also delicious, lots of seafood on the menu (although we only ordered Calamari) - have a few non seafood options for shellfish allergy like myself. We also go the Limo Saltado and the Seco.... (I forgot the name, but goat). It tasted delicious almost home made at a nice restaurant, very pleased. Worth every penny for a date night. Modern decorations, music was low enough to have a conversation (almost a little too low, but better than it being too loud). Also shout out to Andres our server who treated us amazing!

I love it here! My…read morehusband and I came down to the bar area and had a drink or two while we waited for a ride to head to the Philly and Bears game. The vibe is always high! They have TVs available so you can catch whatever games are playing on whether it be football basketball or whatever to your liking... the lobby is pretty steady but we always find a seat at the bar and the bartender's there are always on point. This particular black Friday late morning, we had cocktails. Myself a Margarita made from scratch and my husband had the Crown Royal with the splash of sprite 10 out of 10! We highly recommend you stop and give this bar a shot even if you are not staying at the hotel you can just drop in have a bite to eat have something to drink and be on your Merry way. Always love it here... have fun and enjoy life :)

One of the best places in Philadelphia for good vibes. Good atmosphere…read more Malek one of the best bartenders I know in town Best old fashion I drink thank you amigo

I arrived on Sunday night with two other women and a man wearing a green Eagles jacket. We sat near…read morethe piano, but after I spoke briefly with another man about living in California, the man in the green jacket became possessive, aggressively claiming I was "his girl." When I attempted to gather my things and leave due to his uncomfortable behavior, he physically blocked me with his arm to prevent me from walking away, forcing me to push his arm aside and tell him explicitly not to touch me. After being persuaded by the other women to stay in a different area, he followed us, continuing to make inappropriate comments. It escalated to the point where six people, three men, two other women, and myself were actively telling him to leave us alone. When security finally stepped in as things became heated, staff merely hung around rather than removing the individual causing the disturbance. We moved to the Red Room to get away from him, but he followed us and sat next to me again. An employee or security staff member sat between us, but while sitting there, the man in the jacket continued making disgusting remarks about me directly to your employee. When I defended myself and snapped at him, your staff told me to stop, effectively policing the victim rather than addressing the aggressor. Despite us repeatedly asking why he was allowed to stay, your staff continued to serve him alcohol. Instead of removing the person causing the harassment, your staff escorted our group into the Vault Room during a private wedding party event, placing us out of sight rather than removing the threat from the main venue. When we eventually moved back to the bar, he approached me yet again. He boasted that it was "his bar" and that he "knew the owner," implying he was immune to being removed. He then attempted to shake my hand, claiming "no disrespect," after an entire evening of harassment. It was a slow night with minimal crowds. If your venue prioritizes safety, I encourage you to review the camera footage from that Sunday night or speak directly to the staff who worked that shift. Escorting uncomfortable women to separate rooms and continuing to serve an aggressive, physically boundary-crossing man simply because he claims a connection to ownership is not protecting women. It is enabling unacceptable behavior.