July 25, 2016
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoice
McGillin's Old Ale House is a rather popular destination for Uber users on Thanksgiving Eve.
Restaurants, bars and shops are using #DNCdeals on Twitter to let those in Philly known where to find drinks, food and goods inspired by the DNC. Scrolling through the extensive list of Twitter posts can get exhausting, however, so we created a roundup of food and drink offers below.
Find political-themed drinks, plenty of dining combos for $20.16 and other gimmicky specials celebrating the DNC coming to town.
•Blue Lady -- A DNC-inspired blue and red cocktail made with mango rum, Absolut Citron, Blue Curacao, a splash of lemon juice, simple syrup and an optional grenadine float
Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28
1800 Market St.
(215) 561-7500
Citywide Specials for $8 each:
•James Buchanan - Kenzinger + Amontillado Sherry
•Andrew Jackson - Kenzinger + Whiskey
•James K. Polk - Kenzinger + Brandy
•Lyndon B. Johnson - Kenzinger + Scotch
Cocktails that past presidents enjoyed drinking for $11-$13 each:
•FDR - Mint Julep
•Harry Truman - Old Fashioned
•JFK - Classic Daiquiri
•Franklin Pierce - Manhattan
The food specials for the week will be announced daily in the bar.
Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28
1030 N. Second St.
(215) 923-1313
•Hillary Hot Sauce - Chocolate gelato with a hot pepper caramel swirl
•I'm Not Baking Cookies - Fior di latte with chocolate chip cookie crumbles
•Feel the Burnt Sugar - A sugary concoction
Additionally, there will be extended hours during the DNC.
Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28
233 Chestnut St.
(215) 897-9999
During Sips, nearly 100 bars and restaurants in the city offer specials on Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m. On July 27, there will be a special edition of the summer event. Expect to see even bigger parties at the Comcast Plaza, Centre Square and Dilworth Park. Plus, Dilworth Park will extend Sips until 9 p.m.
Wednesday, July 27
Beginning at 5 p.m.
•$3 Bud light drafts
•$6 Happy Crabs Cocktail (Crabby's secret drink)
Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28
Schmidt's Commons
1050 N. Hancock St.
(215) 574-9700
•The Hillary -- Tequila, sour mix and a splash of lime served in a fishbowl topped with a can of Hell or High Watermelon beer
•The Philly Donkey -- Stateside vodka and Ginger Beer
•Feel the Bern -- Tequila, Tabasco and a splash of Mama Walkers Maple Bacon liquor for that Vermont Flavor
•The Barack Obama -- Ciroc with lemonade and a splash of Chambord
All the DNC cocktails are $10 each.
Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28
Schmidt's Commons
1001 N. Second St.
(215) 923-4600
•Dublin Donkey -- Ginger beer with a shot of Jameson whiskey
•The Red, White & Blue Cocktail
•The Red, White and Bleu Burger
Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28
1310 Drury St.
(215) 735-5562
•10 percent off any food or drink when you mention #DNCdeals
•Late Night Menu -- $5 select appetizers; open until 1 a.m.
Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28
16 S. Second St.
(215) 928-9411
The Delegate cocktail from Ocean Prime.
Courtesy of Ocean Prime/PhillyVoice
Ocean Prime’s cocktail The Delegate will use Philadelphia Distilling’s Bluecoat American Dry Gin and Federal Distilling’s Stateside Vodka — the official gin and vodka of the DNC. The drink is $12.
Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28
124 S. 15th St.
(215) 563-0163
•Monday, July 25 is Milkshake Monday - Any shake $5 when you mention #DNCdeals
•Tuesday, July 26 is Toppings Tuesday - Up to two free toppings on a burger when you mention #DNCdeals
•Wednesday, July 27 -- $6 BYO (build your own) beef or veggie burger. $5 vanilla, chocolate or vanilla and Nutella shakes. The restaurant will also stay open until 1 a.m.
•Thursday, July 28 is Thirsty Thursday -- Free Maine Root natural fountain soda with any burger when you mention #DNCdeals
Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28
1823 E. Passyunk Ave.
(215) 468-7865
•I’m with Her(b) — a herb-infused El Presidente classic cocktail which plays off a popular Clinton slogan. I’m with Her(b) fuses Bacardi Superior Rum, herb-infused Doling Blanc Vermouth, Cointreau and grenadine. The drink is $12.
•Red Owl Tavern Burger with a Red Awl Ale for $20.16 at lunch for the week of the DNC.
Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28
433 Chestnut St.
(215) 923-2267
Bar 210 (Lacroix) Cocktails for $16 each:
•Balanced Budget -- Penn 1681, Bluecoat and Lillet Blanc
•Equal Opportunity -- Beefeater, Campari and Lillet Rouge
•The New Deal -- Rittenhouse Rye, Montenegro Amaro, Angostura & bitters
Library Bar Cocktails for $18 each:
•Leaning to the Left -- Courvoisier VS, white cranberry, bergamot and sparkling wine
•The Mule -- Ketel One, Domaine de Canton, chili honey and ginger
•Foreign Affairs -- Cachaca, St. Germain, pineapple and mint
Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28
210 W. Rittenhouse Square
(215) 546 - 9000
Outdoor fire pit at Stratus Rooftop Lounge.
433 Chestnut St.
(215) 925-2889
•The Hillary -- A shot of Bulleit Rye served neat with a Diet Coke on side and garnished with a lemon twist. The drink is $12.
•Staff Meal Trays -- A multicourse dinner served with a Miller High Life pony, until Midnight during the DNC, for $25
Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28
121 S. 17th St.
(215) 563-5008
•15 percent off the menu for those who take a photo with one of the donkeys around town and share it on social media using #TwistedTail.
Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28
509 S. Second St.
(215) 558-2471
•Burger special for $20.16
Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28
118 S. 20th St.
(215) 665-1088
•$11 DNC burger combo
•1/3 lb beef burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, signature Wahl Sauce and pickles
Thursday, July 28
Beginning at 7 p.m.
Schmidt's Commons
