You’ve waited all winter, and now it’s here. Philadelphia’s outdoor beer gardens and rooftop bars have begun opening for a new season.
Philadelphia magazine shared some insights on the best places for enjoying your favorite beverages outdoors in Philly right now.
Bok Bar
Bok Bar in South Philadelphia is a rooftop destination hosting a chef-residency lineup from spring through fall. The venue features rotating partners and a steady calendar of events like yoga, drag shows, and Salsa Sundays.
Where: 1901 S. Ninth St.
Parks on Tap
Parks on Tap returns for a 27‑week tour as a rotating beer garden program. Here’s a look at what’s on tap for the first two months of this season:
April 15-19: Azalea Garden (East Fairmount Park)April 22-26: Columbus Square (South Philly)April 29-May 3: Schuylkill River Park (Fitler Square)May 6-10: FDR Park (South Philly)May 13-17: Matthias Baldwin Park (Logan Square)May 20-25: Clark Park (West Philly)May 27-31: Water Works (Art Museum)June 3-7: Powers Park (Port Richmond)June 10-14: Burholme Park (Northeast)PHS Pop-Up Gardens
Where: 1438 South St. and 106 Jamestown Ave.
Walnut Garden
Walnut Garden has returned to Walnut Street in an expansive 11,500-square-foot space that welcomes kids and dogs. Guests can enjoy cheesesteaks and chicken sandwiches, plus $7 mimosas for Open Streets Sundays through May 17.
Where: 1706-10 Walnut St.
Still to Come…
Frankie’s Summer Club (355 S. 15th St.) opens May 1 in the courtyard of what used to be UArts’ Furness Hall. Guests can look forward to Irwin’s food and drink this season. Additionally, Sunset Social (129 S. 30th St.) returns to Cira Green with activities such as Quizzo, movie nights, and Paws and Pints on Thursdays.