Philly-ish Covid-safe beer destinations?

Discussion in 'Mid-Atlantic' started by stapp101, Dec 21, 2020.

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  1. CanConPhilly

    CanConPhilly Grand Pooh-Bah (4,421) May 17, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    When it’s nice out, yes. Not so much in the cold though.
     
    #41 CanConPhilly, Dec 27, 2020
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  2. stapp101

    stapp101 Devotee (361) Feb 21, 2018 Pennsylvania

    Got it. I've reached a point where I dont care how cold it is. I just want to be out of my house somewhere drinking
     
    #42 stapp101, Dec 27, 2020
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  3. TomFoley

    TomFoley Pundit (945) Mar 19, 2005 Pennsylvania

    Vinyl is pretty good, Tom Foolery is also good. Three 3s was one saison and eight IPAs the last time I was there. If you head down there, you have to check out Bagliani's Italian Market, outstanding.
     
    #43 TomFoley, Dec 27, 2020
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  4. stapp101

    stapp101 Devotee (361) Feb 21, 2018 Pennsylvania

    Looks like Tom Foolery closed. Chimney Rustic Ales looks kinda promising tho.


    Thanks y’all!!
     
    #44 stapp101, Dec 27, 2020
  5. TomFoley

    TomFoley Pundit (945) Mar 19, 2005 Pennsylvania

    That's too bad, liked that place.
     
    #45 TomFoley, Dec 27, 2020
  6. stapp101

    stapp101 Devotee (361) Feb 21, 2018 Pennsylvania

    Just wanted to update to say that Glory Bar's website says they have outdoor dining...
     
    #46 stapp101, Dec 29, 2020
  7. stairway2heavn

    stairway2heavn Zealot (746) Aug 17, 2017 New Jersey

    Fair enough. They may have added more than the few small tables. I haven't been for at least a couple months now. That said if it's just two people, and they have a heater or two, it should be manageable if it's not freezing even if they didn't add something more on the sidewalk or street like some places.
     
    #47 stairway2heavn, Dec 29, 2020
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  8. stapp101

    stapp101 Devotee (361) Feb 21, 2018 Pennsylvania

    Right. I figure we'll check it out and always have options for other places - Martha, Local 44 etc

    Thanks again for all the info, fellers!!
     
    #48 stapp101, Dec 29, 2020
  9. OGShotzy

    OGShotzy Maven (1,422) Oct 5, 2014 Pennsylvania

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  10. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    I was looking at the photos in the link that @OGShotzy provided above. It sure appears they built this outside decked area in the street. I must confess I am quite surprised that they received permission from the city of Philadelphia to take over street parking. Kudos to the city government to permit this to happen.

    Cheers!
     
    #50 JackHorzempa, Dec 31, 2020
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  11. William_Navidson

    William_Navidson Pooh-Bah (1,557) May 1, 2015 Pennsylvania
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    I'm happy the city has allowed some leniency in this respect as well. Not a big deal for Human Robot that isn't in a highly-trafficked area, but they've allowed this sort of thing all over the city -- there was even been a few block(s?) of Old City streets shut down entirely to allow for restaurants and bars to set up safely-spaced outdoor areas in the fall (I'm assuming this probably isn't still in effect given the weather, but it may be). It had a European feel, seeing the pedestrian-only thruways. Silver linings!
     
    #51 William_Navidson, Dec 31, 2020
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  12. stairway2heavn

    stairway2heavn Zealot (746) Aug 17, 2017 New Jersey

    Glory bar's most recent post today mentioned outdoor tables, so just to re-re-confirm it, you're good to go. I'd go there, no question, unless it's a large group, in which case I'd call ahead to check the deal. Great list at this time looks like, whatever your go to, which to me beats any brewery in the Philly area other than tired hands (minus their lack of stouts), but I'm sure plenty of people would disagree!
    I should mention though they got lackadaisical with the instagram updates, but the app they have that I have used appears to be updated.
     
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  13. stapp101

    stapp101 Devotee (361) Feb 21, 2018 Pennsylvania

    Sorry for disappearing for a bit. Had to go drink all the beers with my buddy!

    So we tried Glory Bar during their hours - I even emailed to confirm they'd be open - but they were closed. Frustrating. Same thing happened at Lunar/Tinys.

    Human Robot was good. That outdoor area was nice and the beers were totally solid.

    Re: the scene in NJ, Tonewood said they have outdoor seating but then closed it Saturday morning; Vinyl was totally decent and Three 3's was solid. Eight and Sand, and particularly, Chimney, were subpar for me. Couldn't drink anything at Chimney.

    I will say, Martha, which is already my favorite bar, was set up PERFECTLY and they had Oxbow Pinkette, which was RIGHT up my alley.

    Thanks again for all the thoughts, ya'll. We had an awesome time, and it was great to visit a bunch of places for beers and grab a little slice of normalcy.
     
    #53 stapp101, Jan 7, 2021
  14. doctor15

    doctor15 Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2009 Massachusetts
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    Love city
     
    #54 doctor15, Jan 12, 2021
  15. dbl_delta

    dbl_delta Grand Pooh-Bah (4,001) Sep 22, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    This thread is almost (but not quite) enough to make me want to move to Philly!
     
    #55 dbl_delta, Jan 15, 2021
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