It’s warm weather season in the city and pop-up beer gardens are abound! From hard Kombucha to IPAs, now is the time to enjoy a cold brew and some nice weather. We’ve rounded up the best beer gardens in Philly to enjoy your favorite Ale for a refreshingly good time.
1. PHS Pop-up Garden On South Street
Pet-friendly, lush urban oasis, nom nom, and cold brews– a sure recipe for a great time outdoors! The PHS Pop-up garden on South Street is now open through October 31st. Visit the garden to enjoy a sampling of delicious seasonal foods and popular staples such a salads, wraps, and juicy burgers (vegan options are also available). Beer lovers can explore full-flavored, hoppy ales including Half Acre Daisy Cutter Pale Ale, New Trail White Ale, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA and more. There’s also signature cocktails on the menu including the Philly-esque “Woodermelon”, a mix tito’s vodka, watermelon, fever tree ginger beer, & lime. If downtown isn’t always your scene, there’s also a PHS garden in the Manayunk section of Philly.
🍻 Where: 1438 South Street
2. Drury Beer Garden
Open year round, Drury Beer Garden offers both indoor and outdoor dining so the good times can continuously roll. Located on Samson Street in downtown Philly, the beer menu is extensive with satisfying options for even the toughest beer snob. Visitors can order buckets of beer, bottle, cans, as well as draft beers. Whether you prefer a frothy or floral ale, Drury Beer Garden has it all. In like manner, there’s also a dozen of speciality cocktails and plenty of tantalizing food choices. Be sure to check out their mouthwatering Burger Bar
🍻 Where: 1311 Samson Street
3. Beer Gardens: Attic Brewing Co.
Established in 2020, this gem in Germantown is the “coolest taproom & beer garden in Philly”. Enjoy over 14 local, award-winning craft beers on tap, as well as wine, cider, and cocktails. Attic Brewing Co. is historic Germantown’s first craft brewery in over 100 years. Enter the taproom and just behind it, you’ll find an enchanting beer garden oasis. This family-friendly, dog-friendly beer garden is the perfect destination this spring and summer. Additionally, Attic Brewing hosts various events from live music sessions to comedy. Fuel your appetitie with rotating on-site food trucks.
🍻 Where: 137 Berkley St.
4. Love City Gardens
A quaint, cute garden oasis located across from their taproom, Love City Gardens by Love City Brewing is back for another year. Visitors can enjoy an array of draft beers such as the Love City Lager, an American Golden Lager or the lime-infused Lime City Lager. There’s also canned beers available as well as cocktails for those who prefer to get a little mixy. Food favorites such as tacos and burgers are brought to you by Viva Food Truck.
🍻 Where: 1023 Hamilton Street
5. Pop-Up Beer Gardens In Philly: Parks On Tap
Parks On Tap is a pop-up beer garden that gives back! For the fourth year in a row, Parks On Tap is bringing the vibes to the city for a cause. In conjunction with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and FCM Hospitality, Parks on Tap is a traveling beer garden that benefits the Fairmount Park Conservancy. Each park is specifically selected to showcase the beauty it has to offer. You can view the calendar here to see where the beer garden is heading to next. With a wide selection of craft and domestic beers as well as delicious and plentiful food options, Parks On Tap is a fun and meaningful way to enjoy the outdoors of the city with friends and family.
Where: various locations
6. Old City Beer Garden
One of the biggest outdoor beer gardens in Philly, Old city Beer Garden will be opening soon for the season. Enjoy a wide selection of over 20 craft beer and seltzer cans. Indeed, there is something for every kind of beer lover! Additionally, enjoy yummy bites like wings and things and more. Don’t forget to check out their weekly happy hour specials. Anytime is a good time to visit this beer garden. After all, it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere.
🍻 Where: 240 Market St.
7. Independence Beer Garden
Located in the historic side of town across from the Liberty Bell Center, Independence Beer Garden is a 20,000 square-foot, all-American outdoor beer garden. Overlooking Independence National Historic Park, the beer garden is perfect for a day out with friends. The menu includes not only Philly staples such giant pretzels and cheesesteaks, but also 40 taps of regional and domestic craft beers. With rustic decor made up of distressed metal, timber and Tivoli lights, the ambience is intimate and photo worthy.
🍻 Where: 100 S Independence Mall West
8. Beer Gardens: Morgan’s Pier
A beloved Philadelphia staple, Morgan’s Pier is the one of Philly’s best beer gardens. Enjoy a refreshing ale, local draft beer, or a sparkling cocktail right along the waterfront. Indeed, there’s nothing like cooling off on a warm weather day, with a cold drink, yummy bites, and the cool breeze. Perfect for Instagram photos and an afternoon out with friends.
🍻 Where: 221 N Christopher Columbus Blvd