Writer’s Block Rehab $$ - Most people don’t expect to find a library in a bar, but Writer’s Block Rehab (don’t let the name fool you, it is an actual bar) makes it seem as natural a combo as peanut butter and jelly. Where: 259 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 It’s also one of the few dive bars where you’ll actually want to use the bathroom, as McGlinchey’s restroom is tagged by so many graffiti artists that it’s practically a piece of art in and of itself. Grab a booth, split a pitcher of beer, and munch on 75-cent hot dogs. It’s a great place to hang out with friends on a budget. McGlinchey’s $ - With its grungy, down-to-earth atmosphere, McGlinchey’s is a true dive bar.
Where: 530 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 If that’s not enough to make you love this spot, there are two happy hours every day (one from 5:00-7:00 PM and a later one from 10:00-11:00 PM) as well as alternative events like SLAYHer, which is a heavy metal drag show. Vegans love it for its vegetarian menu with options like veggie corn dogs. The bar focus is on beer and custom, often off-beat, cocktails like the Xmas Punk (a holiday cocktail with applejack, Port, and ginger liqueur) and Pickletini (yes, that’s a pickle-flavored Martini).
Tattooed Mom $ - Tattooed Mom embraces South Street’s special style.
