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    Tinsel

    3.3 (121 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Dorothy B.

    Absolute must-see! For a limited time only, this is one of Philly s most festive Christmas theme cocktail bar! From over the top Christmas decor, festive elf bartenders and delish holiday themed drinks it's the perfect spot to kick off a season of cheer!

    K B.

    Tinsel is the blueprint for a holiday bar but this year they were outshined by Craftsman Row and Elephant Martini Bar aka White Elephant imo. I was looking for another Campbell soup Tinsel cup to add to my collection, but they were out. However, they had take home Tinsel mugs instead which was cool. The vibe was kinda dry and the 1st drink I tried tasted like medicine, but I can't remember the name. The Kevinn!!! was a little too sweet, but so much better than the other cocktail. Regardless, I'll return to Tinsel next year

    The atmosphere was amazing! Very Christmasy! The drinks and service were good too! Looking forward to going next year.

    Chastity R.

    A cover just to get in?!? I passed and took myself to Craftsman Row again instead. Tinsel is highly toted in social media as a must-see in Philly for the holidays but there are so many other places to go & see that are decorated without having to pay.

    Shelly V.

    My first experience at this Happy Place recommended by Tamika. Unique drinks; I had the KEVIN!!! w. Tito's prepared by the awesome Brad. Thank you Jody Fun pics with Mira and Sly Sensory stimulating holiday setting that put a smile on my face.

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    Faye K.

    Small bar. Tons of Christmas decorations We stopped by here for their 25 days of tinsel. It's a cute bar to stop by but it's super crowded. The drinks are price reasonably since you can keep the mugs. The floor is super sticky so don't wear any nice shoes. Lastly, there's actually 2 bathrooms in this place. One in the back and one by the bar. Not many knows the one by the bar since it just looks like a closet so it's clutch since you don't need to wait in line.

    Zhen L.

    I LOVED Tinsel!!! My first time in Tinsel was back in 2019, pre-covid of course. I found out about Tinsel with the search of Halloween pop-ups around Philly. There i found Tinsel and something else(Forgot the name since it is not memorable). I had a bad experience from the other Halloween pop up, that's when I decided to try Tinsel with that 2-3 hours wait. Did I mention the LONG WAIT is the reason why I didn't go to Tinsel in the first place? YES, that line back in 2019 was a 2-3 hours wait. Me and hubby did went on the weekend so it was JAMMED! Avoid weekend if you don't like a crowd. With that being said, this year me and my Behind The Bow(BTB) friends went to Tinsel on a Tuesday night. There was literally no line and no one at the door to collect that $5 cover charge, woo-hoo! The bartenders were nice and accommodating as well. We all order blood bags. And I end up buying some of their Halloween cups at $5 each, which is great bc I might not want the drink that they normally comes in.

    Sy L.

    As soon as you walk in a smile will come across your face. It's a burst of Christmas everywhere! If your fave holiday Christmas this is the bar for you. Our bartender Brad was so informative, friendly, and Funny! He helped us choose from the selection of cocktails. I ordered the Can good cocktail and $1 from that drink is donated to charity!

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    Jackie K.

    The place was empty when I went but it was after Christmas. It's two floors and the whole place looks great. Lots of spots to take pics. The drinks are pricey but what I expect $16-$20. Most of them come in the Santa boot cup. Worth visiting once for the holiday spirit. No food at the bar.

    Linette S.

    Came here on a Saturday afternoon around 4 PM. It was relatively empty and we got to take some pictures before it got super packed. The place is nicely decorated but super small and tight once it starts filling up. I had a blood bag drink (basically vodka and Red Bull served in a blood bag). The drink was cute and the blood bag was super creative. The bartender was super friendly and attentive, even when the place started filling up.

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    Allie B.

    What a fun pop up bar! It's like Christmas threw up in this bar (in a good way) Any Christmas movie decor you can think of, it's here. So many photogenic spots and the music is wonderful! It was decently busy and we got served quickly by the nice bartenders! We asked them several questions about the drinks and they helped us decide on the drinks we like. You can order off the menu too! But keep in mind that the drinks are PRICEY! Worth it if you are in the area and feeling like getting in the Christmas and holiday spirit!

    Daniela E.

    Honestly, if you're looking for a pop up Christmas bar with throw up type (that's a good thing in my eyes) decorations everywhere that make you feel like you just walked into somewhere surreal than this is it!!! They have this awesome little "photo booth" room with a blue chair that's super cool to take pictures in, their drinks are pretty tasty and pretty costly too but you're paying for an experience here so just splurgeeeee a little! We had these little shots that were like crème de mente and vodka actually pretty tasty and was in this little ornament type of container. Majority of their drinks are done in their collectible tin type cans which is super cute! Overall, it's a vibe... a Christmas vibe!! You get what you're going for... so stop being a ginch and stop by!

    tiny cocktail for $17. NOT WORTH.
    Sirena W.

    We stopped by here around 3pm on a Saturday. When we got there, there was no receptionist or security at the door so we just walked in. When we left, there was a security guy checking vax cards. What's the point in checking if you're going to let a bunch of people through without it? It was PACKED and HOT inside and the ambience was just not it. It's a divey Christmas pop up with crazy and unorganized decorations. Terrible drinks that are upcharged worse than NYC prices ($20 for a hot chocolate and skrewball shot, anywhere else in philly is 10-15 at max). The drink we did get was $15, and it was the most foul cocktail I've had - it was tiny (two gulps at best), full of ice, and ridiculously sweet. The cream base was separating from the liquid base which made it less appetizing. Spend your money else where.

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    Baby’s Kusina + Market

    4.5(79 reviews)
    2.1 miBrewerytown

    FOOD Wow! Incredible food! Of all the dishes we tried, all…read moreof them hit the spot. We had their sinigang na salmon, sizzling pork sisig, and banana pudding dessert. -Sinigang na salmon: 8/10 -Sizzling pork sisig: a bit on the fattier side for my liking but still great nonetheless! 8/10 -Banana pudding dessert: 10/10; we melted on the first bite. The condensed milk in the cream complemented the banana and cake perfectly! Would definitely return just for this dessert. DRINKS We had their banana latte and calamansi drinks. Both were light and refreshing! SERVICE The staff are very kind and friendly! AMBIANCE There are two floors-- both offering a nice view of the restaurant and the street below. In the daytime, the place functions as a cafe, where guests often come to catch up with friends or study/work. At night, the place transforms into a cozy, intimate space to enjoy a nice meal with friends and loved ones. Ample seating is available on both floors, ranging from tables for 8-10, counter seating, and smaller tables for smaller tables for 2-4. PARKING Paid street parking is available at a limited capacity.

    A lot to say about the restaurant and experience…read more Cute little spot. But very busy. We went during brunch hours on Saturday. Be very cautious when going with a group. Went with a group of about 7 or 8 and it was very difficult to get seating. The time you walk through the door, order your food, and to receive it will take quite a while. By 11:30 on Saturday, they have to stop people from walking in and wait outside until the line inside shortened. For anyone looking for the most authentic Filipino food, this is not the place. With that said, the food is still good. It has a Filipino flare, with a modern, for the masses, feel. Would try the place, but not frequently.

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    Bar 57

    2.5(2 reviews)
    0.5 miPenn Center, Logan Square

    Every city has it: the tallest tower/building/needle observatory deck that only tourists go to and…read morelocals think is a waste of time and money, and now, for a few Thursdays, Philly has put the tallest bar at the top of theirs! $15 tickets are reserved online in half hour increments (but there's no limit on how long you can stay). There is a large elevator with a dramatic video and your ears pop as you head up 57 floors. You're greeted by a giant green geometric Ben Franklin head and 360 degree views. The views are great especially around sunset, but there is something so un-Philly about it that it just feels off. A high tech screen lets you zoom in and out of every neighborhood (find your house is a fun game). Several bars are set up serving a few $7 wines, a $7 signature cocktail (the Sunset- vodka, cran, grapefruit, soda, lime), a limited beer selection, and some DiBrunos snacks. When we were there there was also complimentary cheese and candied pecans which was a nice touch, and yes I almost made my $15 back there. Take your out of town aunt when she's visiting, if you can't think of anything else to do. But if it's a nice night you're better off at Skygarten. Tourist level: exit through the gift shop.

    I agree with Melissa. The views are nice and the interactive screen is fun to play with, but be…read moreprepared to exercise lots of patience when dealing with the out of town crowd. Went last night and happy hour was so crowded the staff ran out of some of the drink options. A novelty experience filled with tons of tourists. Credit cards are accepted, buy your ticket for $12 online in advance.

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    Haunt

    Haunt

    3.6(8 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I came across a post on FB regarding 2 Halloween pop up bars in Philly, Nightmare before Tinsel and…read moreHaunt. I was eager to try them out on Saturday night. The first one I visited was Haunt, which is located on top of Pearl Tavern. When me and hub got there around 11pm, there was no line, I thought that was weird. I was kinda expecting long lines. But hey it was a good for me so I thought..... Instead of waiting outside, we saw a seat at the bar in Pearl Tavern, so we waited inside instead. We waited approximately 35 minutes before Haunt allow people in. I was expecting something like Tinsel since ppl was raving about Haunt too. I was disappointed once I walked up the steps. It wasn't even 10% of Tinsel, very lightly decorated.... My disappointment didn't stop there, I ask the bartender for 2 sweetest drinks, she gave us something that is no where near sweet, matter of fact, it was super alcoholic. We were trying to get her change it to something else, but she wasn't willing to help us. The 2 drinks cost $29 plus I left $6 tip, so $35 totally wasted. With my experience at Haunt, we was reluctant trying Tinsel. And the line extended all the way down the other block, we were terrified. We end up going to Bonchon instead.

    Came to this bar after going to nightmare after tinsel. Definitely a lot different, but enjoyed…read morethis bar. Decorations were more subtle. Liked the dark room with orange lighting and the spooky cobwebs. Nice place to relax and enjoy a drink after dealing with big crowds at tinsel. I ordered the unicorn blood drink with bourbon, fernet, borghetti, red wine, coffee, cinnamon, and pomegranate. A lot going on it it, but it was interesting. It was in a cute skeleton tea cup mug with ice. Basically tasted like a cold alcoholic spiced apple cider. Definitely better quality drinks here than at tinsel. Drink list was a little small, wish they had a little more variety and more Halloween type drinks though.

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    Amourette

    Amourette

    3.3(16 reviews)
    0.6 miRittenhouse Square

    I really enjoyed my experience at My Loup so was excited to try this place out. The patio feels…read morelike you've walked into your friend's spacious backyard with string lights and plants. It was a super hot night out so we asked to be seated inside and they were able to accommodate us. Apparently inside seating is actually reserved for walk-ins so good to know for those who can't get a Resy! The food was good enough but I think the ambiance of the place and the amazing service really made the experience worth it for me. Definitely don't skip the hanger steak--it's perfectly medium rare and juicy. The tomato toast was flavorful but the toast was pretty thick and hard to bite into especially around the crust, although that might just be a me problem. I look forward to doing a walk-in to try their dessert sometime before the pop-up wraps up!

    what a disappointment, honestly a waste of money. i was so excited to try this cute pop-up before…read morethey close, but i wish i had just gone anywhere else. we started with the tuna crudo which was average at best. the tuna was fresh, but the dish was so oil heavy, it felt like it was missing a paired carb. for my main, i ordered the hanger steak which was terrible. the steak was hideously overcooked, half of the steak was closer to well-done than the medium rare i ordered. the meat was extremely tough and chewy, almost impossible to eat. the flavors at play were also unappealing, it just tasted like salt and oil. my friend ordered the clamwich which she was disappointed by as well. the sandwich was embarrassingly underfilled, and the few clams inside were over-fried clam strips. the best part of the meal was probably the fries. the food was so disappointing, 2/5. the service was extremely mediocre, our interactions with our server were short and curt. some of the other workers were a lot friendlier though, maybe our server was just having a bad day. this is honestly such a nice outdoor spot, they're definitely capitalizing off of the patio vibes. however, throughout our dinner, there were leaves constantly falling into our food which was kind of off-putting. they did have stickers and foldable fans with their logo which was super cute! cute spot, but don't fall for their marketing tactics. the food was some of the worst i've had in philly, and i really wish i didn't waste money here.

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    4.4(44 reviews)
    0.9 miBella Vista

    Now listen - this is a very subjective review. Yelp rates 2 stars as "could've been better" and I'm…read moregoing to go with that. Having worked in a place that made panzarottis - I know a good one when I see one. My husband was excited to try here after an IG post he saw so when he got a pepperoni one, I took a bite. Not impressed. However, I decided to give the place a try for myself but get a breakfast one this time. Cooper sharp and scrambled eggs? How could you go wrong? It turns out you can. The filling was so bland and the fact that they always serve it with a side of hot sauce should speak to the inner ingredients.

    Exceptional dinner experience. This was my first time at Paffuto. I really liked what I saw on…read moresocial media and made a reservation for diner. It exceeded expectations. It's an adorable spot with just a few table tops making the experience intimate. Our server Bridgette is as an absolute doll. Offering great service and wonderful suggestions. The menu is a mix of small plates for sharing and entree portions. We got the mussels. The gravy was so delicious! We also got the beef tartare. It was the best I've ever had. Completely crave worthy and made me wish I had gotten a portion for myself. It was legend. We each got an entee that we shared. I got the paperdelle. The ragu was insanely good. And my friends had the tortellini. The stuffing was surprising and delicious. We definitely will be back as there is were many thing we didn't get to try. I will for sure get the beef tartare again without hesitation. It was lovely to be able to byob! Overall this fully met our high expectations!!!

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    Honey's Sit-N-Eat - Small catfish and grits with an extra side of homefries.

    Honey's Sit-N-Eat

    4.2(1.5k reviews)
    1.3 miNorthern Liberties
    $$

    I recently visited Honey's Sit 'n Eat and witnessed something that truly stood out to me…read more While we were there, a man who appeared to be homeless came in and stood by the register. I paid attention to how the staff would handle the situation. After helping the current customer, the cashier gave him a cup of juice. I didn't see any payment, so I assumed it was offered to him. As he stepped outside, I asked my husband to check if he wanted something to eat. When my husband came back, he told me he had given him money. While that was kind, I honestly would have preferred to get him food myself just to make sure he actually ate. A few minutes later, the man came back in and sat at the counter. At first, I didn't see anyone approach him, but shortly after, the staff brought him a bag with food. I'm not sure if he ordered through the take out window then came in, paid the waiter, or if it was provided to him, but either way, it meant a lot to see. He took his food and left. What stood out most was that the staff didn't ignore him, rush him out, or treat him like he didn't belong. At one point, I even heard a staff member ask if he had received his juice, which made me think this wasn't their first interaction with him. In a world where people are often overlooked or dismissed, it meant a lot to see a business show simple human kindness. Treating people with dignity and empathy shouldn't be rare--but unfortunately, it often is. For that alone, Honey's Sit 'n Eat deserves recognition. Oh... and the food is always great!

    Updated review for Honey's Sit & Eat -- still a solid go-to brunch spot…read more The food continues to be consistently good, which is why we keep coming back. It's especially great with kids -- they have a solid kids menu and plenty of side options, which makes it easier to find something for little ones. My 4-year-old loves it, which is always a win. That said, it's almost always packed, especially on weekend mornings, so expect a crowd. Service can be a bit hit or miss during those busy times. Overall, still a dependable breakfast spot with great food and a family-friendly vibe.

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