Top Hotel Bars In Philadelphia

As a resident of Philadelphia, heading to a bar located in a hotel might not be at the top of your list. However, there are plenty of hotels in Philly with great bars that are welcoming to both guests and residents.  Whether you're a life-long resident or just briefly visiting the city, make sure you head to one of these hotel bars.

10 Arts Bistro & Lounge
Ritz Carlton
10 Avenue of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 523-8273
www.10arts.com

10 Arts Lounge is located in the sophisticated Ritz Carlton, and here, you'll be able to enjoy the elegant lobby and columns that are a main feature of the hotel, which used to be a grand bank. Guests can sleep, eat and drink in style, especially at the 10 Arts Lounge, where small bites and specialty crafted cocktails are the norm.  Come in during happy hour for $4 beers, $7 house wines and $7 appetizers.

Bank & Bourbon
1200 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 231-7300
www.bankandbourbon.com

Bank & Bourbon is located in the lobby of the Loews Philadelphia Hotel and is popular for its own barrel-aging program. This program is the only one of its kind in the city. Bank & Bourbon also invites people to age their own barrel through its locker membership program. If you'd rather drink bourbon without the work, this is still the right place. With more than 75 types of bourbon, rye and whiskey, as well as a good selection of wine and beer, finding something to satisfy your palate will not be difficult. Try a bourbon-based cocktail while enjoying a small snack, like steak tartare or parsnip pancakes.

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The Library Bar
The Rittenhouse
210 W. Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 790-2533
www.lacroixrestaurant.com

The Library Bar is located just off the lobby of the Rittenhouse House. This intimate cocktail lounge seats only 20 people and features a collection of books and fine art, hence the name. It was awarded the Best of Philly award for best hotel bar last year. With its extensive cocktail list and sophisticated setting, it's no wonder why. Stop in for small bites like pork rillettes, octopus and salmon tartare paired with wine, or try one of their specialty cocktails (with or without alcohol).

Stratus Rooftop Lounge
Hotel Monaco
433 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 925-2889
www.stratuslounge.com

Stratus Lounge sits on the eleventh floor of the Monaco Hotel overlooking Independence Hall and offers some of the best views of Old City. Sit out on the rooftop, which has a fire wall for chilly nights, on one of the plush lounge couches and indulge in a fantastic cocktail crafted carefully with selected liquors. This place is big enough to bring a large group of friends and the food is made to eat while mingling. Try small bites like truffled popcorn, or order a flatbread before treating yourself to sweets such as s'mores or the Manjari chocolate bombe.

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Wine Bar at Panorama
Penn's View Hotel
14 N. Front St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 922-7800
www.pennsviewhotel.com

Head to the Penn's View Hotel to visit the wine bar at Panorama, home of the largest wine preservation and dispensing system in the world as ranked by the Guinness Book of World Records. The wine bar has 120 wines on tap and over 150 wines are offered by the glass. The best part about this system is that the wines are always changing, so each time you come in, you'll be able to try something new. Order a Panoramic flight to sample five different wines.

Kelly Neilson is a freelance writer living and working in Philadelphia. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.