Updated 2026/09/12
The Best Bars in Philadelphia, United States (2026)
Compare 79 bars in Philadelphia, United States, averaging 4.47 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 554 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 68% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Fishtown, Washington Square, Old City. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.
Top picks
Yards Brewing Company
Spacious beer brewery, restaurant & bar
Fountain Porter
Local bar for burgers & brews
Les & Doreen's Happy Tap
Old-school watering hole with karaoke
Tattooed Mom
Quirky bar with bumper-car tables
Triangle Tavern
Updated taproom with Italian fare
Bar Hygge
Brewpub with sharing plates & local suds
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
Iconic beer-&-a-shot bar with live jazz
Ortlieb's
Live bands & Tex-Mex grub in a local pub
Martha
Chill bar with snacks & a retro den feel
Philadium
Old-school sports bar with pub grub
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Frequently asked questions
How many bars are there in Philadelphia, United States?
We list 79 bars in Philadelphia, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.
Which bar in Philadelphia, United States is rated highest?
Yards Brewing Company currently tops our list with 4.8 stars from 4,146 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.
How are the bars ranked?
Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.