Red October is back for the fourth year in a row, and fans will soon be packing restaurants and bars throughout Philadelphia to watch the Phillies push for a championship. While I can’t promise a parade (or even a National League Division Series win), I can recommend a few spots to hang out — or stress out — while you watch the game. Locations designated with “21+” require individuals to be of legal drinking age to enter at all times of the day. Locations without a “21+” marker serve alcohol but also serve food during the day hours.
2481 N 54th St., Philadelphia, PA 19131
Hawk & Barrel is a new edition to St. Joe’s this semester and is within walking distance for students who live on and around the Hawk Hill campus. Enjoy their happy hour menu with discounted snacks and $4 beer for students 21+ while you root for the Fightin Phils!
1214-1216 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19107 | 21+
If you’re a partier, this place is for you. A lively sports bar and club, Wicked Wolf is sure to bring the energy this postseason. With two levels, 32 TVs and a 16-square-foot big screen, you won’t miss a single play. After the game, the vibe shifts from watch party to nightclub, where you can celebrate a Phillies win all night long.
4301 Main St., Philadelphia, PA 19127
A local favorite among St. Joe’s students, Ryan’s Pub in Manayunk is a familiar spot to catch a game. You’ll surely run into friends and classmates here, and you can cheer on the home team together.
1843 S 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19148
Mifflin Tavern is nestled on the corner of 2nd and Mifflin Street in South Philly. With a bar downstairs and a dining room on the second level, this neighborhood spot serves classic American fare and is an underrated place to catch a game.
1100 Pattison Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19148 | 21+
Stateside Live! is as close to the action as you can get without being inside Citizens Bank Park. Situated in Philadelphia’s Stadium District, the recently renamed entertainment complex has a variety of restaurant venues and holds nearly 6,000 people. Keep an eye out while you’re there — the Phillies have been known to stop by after a playoff win!
