Happy Hour Series
12 Weeks. 6 Beer Gardens. Endless Good Times. 1 Missing from the list but... come July 4th, there will be a Beer garden at Independence Mall!
Chef/restaurateur Michael Schulson has secured a deal with the owners of One South Independence Mall West - the landmark Rohm & Haas building and now the home of Dow Chemical at Sixth and Market Streets - to create an outdoor beer garden across from the Liberty Bell.
Schulson, who owns Sampan, The Saint James, and Atlantic City's Izakaya, will control a staggering 30,000 square feet around the building as Independence Beer Garden, which they hope to open July 4. Plan is to run it seven months a year.
Food from chef Travis Masar (a contestant on Top Chef Season 11) will be grilled outside and offered self-service from stationary food trucks. Masar told me the menu will be "all-American. ... Almost down-home comfort food, but some healthful items, too." They'll do cheese curds instead of mozzarella sticks.
Groundswell's David Fierabend said pergolas and trees would be erected in what is now a garden area along the building's Sixth Street frontage, with seating. A tent will be erected on the Ranstead Street side.
Schulson also promises outdoor sports and games, such as shuffleboard.
The Summer of the Beer Garden
It’s beer garden season in Philadelphia, one of our favorite times of year.
Beer gardens are the ultimate summertime hangout. Why? For so many reasons. For one, it’s hard to beat hanging outside drinking beer. But actually one of the biggest reasons we love beer gardens so much is their versatility. Think about it. The open-air hangouts are perfect for a night out with friends, a happy hour with coworkers, dinner and drinks with the family or even a daytime hang with kids. And that’s awesome.
Fortunately, Philadelphia has numerous beer gardens for one and all to enjoy. There are the established favorites like Frankford Hall and Morgan’s Pier, as well as new additions and pop-ups like the Spruce Street Harbor Park, The Oval and the PHS Pop-Up Garden.
So whether you’re looking for a litre of draft beer served in an authentic German beer stein (Frankford Hall) or looking to enjoy a local beer in a waterfront hammock garden (Spruce Street Harbor Park), Philadelphia’s beer gardens have you covered.
Introducing The All-New Visit Philly Beer Garden Series
In order to take advantage of Philly’s wealth of awesome beer gardens, we’ve created a brand new rotating happy hour series called the Visit Philly Beer Garden Series. Launching on Friday, June 6 at Morgan’s Pier, and visiting a single beer garden each week through August, the pop-up happy hours will run from 4 to 7 p.m. on Fridays and include specials on food and local craft beer.
The Visit Philly Beer Garden Series
12 Weeks. 6 Beer Gardens. Endless Good Times.
Fridays from 4-7 p.m. | June 6 – August 29
Complete Schedule and venue information below.
12 Weeks. 6 Beer Gardens. Endless Good Times.
Fridays from 4-7 p.m. | June 6 – August 29
Complete Schedule and venue information below.
Note: The Visit Philly Beer Garden Series will skip Friday, July 4. Also, all dates are subject to change.
Week 1 - Morgan's Pier
Friday, June 6 - 4-7 p.m.
Perfect summer dining and nightlife on the Delaware River Waterfront
Easily one of Philly’s best waterfront spots, Morgan’s Pier has reopened for the season along the Delaware River. The Visit Philly Beer Garden Series kicks off here on Friday, June 6 to coincide with Philly Beer Week. Don’t miss it.
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Week 2 - Frankford Hall
Friday, June 13 - 4-7 p.m.
A little slice of Munich in Fishtown
Now in its fourth summer, Stephen Starr’s Frankford Hall helped get all of this beer garden action started a few years back with litres of draft beer, awesome food, fire pits and more than 200 outdoor seats. So, it is only fitting that Frankford Hall is one of the first stops for the Visit Philly Beer Garden Series.
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Week 3 - PHS Pop-Up Garden
Friday, June 20 - 4-7 p.m.
A temporary outdoor escape, at 15th and South Streets, with food, beer and more
Last summer, the PHS Pop-Up Garden on Broad Street was the biggest addition to Philly’s beer garden scene — and now it's back for 2014. It will pop up at 15th and South Streets, next to the Jamaican Jerk Hut — and the Visit Philly Beer Garden Series will definitely be there.
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Week 4 - Spruce Street Harbor Park
Friday, June 27 - 4-7 p.m.
A pop-up summertime village — with beer
The all-new Spruce Street Harbor Park is going to be the crucial addition to Philadelphia’s alfresco scene this summer. And although not technically a beer garden, the floating restaurant and the adjoining waterfront park with a wave lawn and hammock garden are going to be a perfect match for the Visit Philly Beer Garden Series. Bonus: The first Visit Philly happy hour falls on opening weekend, Friday, June 27.
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Week 5 - PHS Pop-Up Garden
Friday, July 11 - 4-7 p.m.
A temporary outdoor escape, at 15th and South Streets, with food, beer and more
For Week 5, it's back to the PHS Pop-Up Garden on Broad Street, with its selection of craft beers and tropical cocktails and a rotating roster of food trucks and Caribbean dishes served by the Jamaican Jerk Hut located next door. And with planned elements like palm trees, cabanas, hammocks and lights, you'll probably want to stay a while.
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Week 6 - The Oval
Friday, July 18 - 4-7 p.m.
New shape of fun on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Last summer, The Oval took the Parkway by storm with food trucks, games, movie nights, a beer garden and more. This year it’s back for more, and the Visit Philly Beer Garden Series is along for the ride.
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Week 7 - Spruce Street Harbor Park
Friday, July 25 - 4-7 p.m.
For Week 7, the Visit Philly Beer Garden Happy Hour Series returns to the brand-new Spruce Street Harbor Park at S. Columbus Blvd & Spruce St. If you missed it the first time around, now's a great time to check out this pop-up summertime village right on the Delaware River Waterfront — and have some tasty beverages while you're at it.
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Week 8 - Frankford Hall
Friday, August 1 - 4-7 p.m.
A little slice of Munich in Fishtown
What's in the cards for Week 8? A welcome return to probably the most authentic-feeling beer garden in Philadelphia: Frankford Hall. With multiple bars, an abundance of picnic tables, games ranging from Jenga to ping pong and a hefty beer menu that includes traditional German beers and craft specialties, there's no doubt it'll be a great return trip.
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Week 9 - Independence Beer Garden
Friday, August 8 - 4-7 p.m.
A beer garden across from Independence Mall? Yes, please. We can’t wait for the Visit Philly Beer Garden Series to make a stop at the aptly named Independence Beer Garden this summer. Don’t miss toasting summer within America’s most historic square mile.
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Week 10 - The Oval
Friday, August 15 - 4-7 p.m.
New shape of fun on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
It's back to the beautiful Benjamin Franklin Parkway for a return visit to The Oval in Week 10. Take in the views of the Art Museum, City Hall and the skyline while sipping on some delicious beer.
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Week 11 - Independence Beer Garden
Friday, August 22 - 4-7 p.m.
The Independence Beer Garden gets another stop for Week 11. The 30,000-square-foot outdoor area of One South Independence Mall West will be home to stellar beer, of course, and don't miss great American fare from Top Chef alum chef Travis Masar.
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Week 12 - Morgan’s Pier
Friday, August 29 - 4-7 p.m.
Perfect summer dining and nightlife on the Delaware River Waterfront
Visit Philly's Beer Garden Series concludes where it began: back at Morgan's Pier. For the unofficial last weekend of the summer, sneak in one more beer garden at one of Philadelphia's best waterfront spots.
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