{"id":205799,"date":"2026-05-29T22:45:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T22:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/205799\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T22:45:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T22:45:08","slug":"48-record-bar-mixes-summer-cocktails-with-soulful-sounds-in-old-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/205799\/","title":{"rendered":"48 Record Bar mixes summer cocktails with soulful sounds in Old City"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tucked above Old City\u2019s legendary Sassafras Bar, 48 Record Bar<\/a> feels like stepping into a soundtrack. Part vinyl listening lounge, part elevated cocktail destination, the intimate second-floor hideaway has become one of Philadelphia\u2019s most distinctive nightlife experiences.<\/p>\n

This sunny season, the bar is turning up the energy with a refreshed seasonal cocktail menu designed to match the warm-weather mood while staying true to the listening room\u2019s sleek, sophisticated vibe.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted this iteration of the cocktail menu to feel light, bright, and approachable while still delivering the depth and intention guests expect from 48 Record Bar,\u201d said owner Donal McCoy. \u201cFor spring, we leaned into simplicity. Think light fizz, summer fruits, some sea air. We then included a few moodier, spirit-forward offerings to round out the experience and carry guests from early evening into late night listening sessions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Look for a variety of full- and no-ABV offerings, including the Caf\u00e9 48 ($17, El Jimador Reposado tequila, Caff\u00e8 Borghetti espresso, Licor 43, Caf\u00e9 du Monde Concentrate), Celesoda ($15, Roku gin, Cocchi Americano, celery soda), Adios Pajarito ($18, Hibiscus infused Catedral Mezcal, Campari, almond orgeat, pineapple and lime juice), Summer Crush ($16, Haku vodka, R&W Peach, agave syrup, cranberry and lemon juice),\u00a0 Plainclothed ($13, nonalcoholic,\u00a0 blended Lapsang Souchong and chamomile honey, grapefruit and lime juice), and Toasted Ginger Highball ($12, nonalcoholic, toasted rice syrup, ginger press, lemon juice), among others.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The new menu perfectly pairs with the funky, soulful, and global sounds you\u2019ll find in the listening room each night. From Creative Director Joey Sweeney\u2019<\/a>s vast range of vinyl selections to Tuesday Nite Music Club, plus 48 Record Bar\u2019s monthly resident artist program spotlighting local talent and promoting community among music lovers, there is always something to do at the bar.\u00a0<\/p>\n

June\u2019s standout activations include 48 Record Bar\u2019s Father\u2019s Day Edition Vinyl Pop-Up on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, with DJ Lost Gonzo, where guests are invited to sip while browsing the curated vinyl selections. Their Third Annual Dad Rock Nite that Sunday is a cocktail-driven affair with timeless Dad-approved classic songs.<\/p>\n

The Tuesday Nite Music Club series will feature June’s resident artist, Yesseh Ali. The monthly rotating live artist offers an intimate after-dark experience where guests can discover new sounds. You can also tune in at home via 48 Record Bar\u2019s Instagram for a live stream of the performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Additional upcoming events include:<\/p>\n

May 31- Gold Standard Album Club: Dorothy Ashby\u2019s \u201cAfro-Harping\u201d<\/p>\n

June 4- Old City Eats Block Party w\/ 48RB Vinyl Sidewalk Pop-Up<\/p>\n

June 7- Courtnee Owens Presents: Afro Beat Nite<\/p>\n

June 11- Fuzzytown + Eraserhood Sound Present: Carl The Collector Original Soundtrack LP Release Party<\/p>\n

June 14- DJ Hong Kwon\u2019s Highball Crisis: City Pop and Highballs<\/p>\n

June 17- Book Event: ‘Us v. Them: The Age of Indie Music and a Decade in New York (2004-2014)<\/a>‘\u00a0by Ronen Givony w\/ Indie Sleaze all night from @danyuhlson<\/p>\n

June 24- Folk City: Byrdmaniax (Byrds Tribute Nite) w\/ special guests The Tucker Brothers<\/p>\n

For reservations, menus, and upcoming programming, visit 48recordbar.com<\/a><\/p>\n

MORE: A taste of summer in Philly: Where to eat, sip and chill<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tucked above Old City\u2019s legendary Sassafras Bar, 48 Record Bar feels like stepping into a soundtrack. Part vinyl…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":205800,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[32866,13272,69,71,70],"class_list":["post-205799","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-philadelphia","tag-48-record-bar","tag-old-city","tag-philadelphia","tag-philadelphia-headlines","tag-philadelphia-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/205799","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=205799"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/205799\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/205800"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=205799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=205799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=205799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}