Food & Drink
Old City Eats Block Party
Old City, Philadelphia, PA
June 5, 5-9 pm
Old City District is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of Old City Eats Block Party. The annual celebration promises an evening of diverse eats, seasonal sippers, music, and more, as a bevy of Old City’s top restaurants, bars, and eateries come together for a one-night-only block party event, held on 2nd Street between Market and Chestnut Streets. Hosted al fresco along 2nd Street in Old City, a number of Philadelphia’s top tier locales will offer seasonal snacks, beer, cocktails, and wine during this one-night-only block party. Here is the list of participating restaurants.
Center City Sips
2025 Happening List Winner | SUMMER EVENT
Center City, Philadelphia
5-7 pm, every Wednesday, June 4 through August 27, 2025
Mix, mingle and make it a night; Philadelphia’s favorite happy hour tradition celebrates its 21st season this summer, offering the ultimate after-work experience. After 7 p.m., select locations will provide 15% off dinner. From outdoor beer gardens and cocktail lounges to dance bars and some of the best restaurants in Philadelphia, there’s a place for everyone at CCD SIPS. Happy hour offering $7 cocktails, $6 wine, $5 beer and half-priced appetizers.
Parks on Tap
List of Locations
Various Dates, June – October
Philly’s beloved roving beer garden Parks on Tap brings brews and bites to urban parks and green spaces across Philadelphia, with a new neighborhood to visit each week. Expect drafts from Mainstay Independent Brewing, Conshohocken Brewing, 2SP Brewing and more, as well as cocktails, burgers, cheesesteaks and snacks.
Southeast Asian Market | FDR Park
FDR Park, Pattison Ave & South Broad Street, Philadephia
Various Dates, June – October
One of Philadelphia’s brightest culinary treasures, the Southeast Asian Market at Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) Park offers a can’t-miss foodie experience in an unlikely location. Most spring, summer and fall weekends, 70 to 80 vendors offer Southeast Asian street food, produce and other items in one of Philly’s top public parks opposite the South Philly Sports Complex. Throughout the market, visitors find traditional dishes and street food, including sweet-and-spicy papaya salad, savory sate, perfect-for-snacking sesame seed balls and fresh sugarcane juice, as well as produce native to Asia (but often difficult to find in local supermarkets).
Outdoor Dining
Make the most of the summer weather.
Harper’s Garden
2025 Happening List Winner | OUTDOOR DINING
31 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA | (267) 886-8552
Located on South 18th, between Market and Chestnut Street, Harper’s Garden is a contemporary bar and restaurant, tucked away in Rittenhouse Square. Their open-air veranda shades guests in the vibrant garden, offering a unique escape from the bustle of the city.
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Suraya
1528 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA | (215) 302-1900
Suraya is an award-winning specialty market, restaurant and garden located in the bustling Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia. Their beautiful outdoor oasis and lounge has a firepit to keep you warm, cocktails and wine pouring from the bar and beautiful voices of classical Arab artists.
Laurel Restaurant
1617 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA | (215) 271-8299
Laurel is a neighborhood restaurant that focuses on simple and refined dining. The plates are designed to be easily shareable whether sitting at the bar or in the main dining room. They have an outdoor garden for dining al fresco.
Happy Hour
Drinks and apps before dinner? Check out these spots!
Loco Pez
2025 Happening List Winner | HAPPY HOUR
2401 E Norris St, Philadelphia, PA | 4631 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Loco Pez is your average defunct corner dive bar, retooled into a friendly neighborhood pub and taqueria. Inspired by the taco trucks of Los Angeles and the décor of your grandparents basement, Loco Pez meets all of your “I need tacos and beer!” needs.
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Grace & Proper
941 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA
Grace & Proper is Philadelphia’s vintage European corner café in the Italian Market. Be sure to check out their happy hour specials!
Mixto Restaurant
1141 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA
Mixto is Philadelphia’s favorite Cuban, Latin American and Caribbean Cuisine. They offer Happy Hour on Sunday from 4:30-6:30 pm and Monday – Friday from 5-7 pm.
