20 Places to Rehydrate With a Beer After Running the Philadelphia Marathon
Science proves that beer is better than water
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With the Philadelphia Marathon coming up this weekend, we thought it would behoove those participating to remind them that beer is much better for rehydration and recovery after strenuous exercise.
And that bit of public service isn’t just some wet-brained, half-baked logic we came up with over a few too many citywides. Scientists have labored over of tests and experiments to prove it.
So no matter if you’re running the marathon, the half-marathon or the 8k, forgo the Gatorade and other so-called sports drinks, and go for a cold one when you reach the finish line.
The marathon and related runs all start and finish near Eakins Oval, which means perhaps Cherry Street Tavern and Bishop’s Collar are the two closest and most obvious choices. But since those two spots can’t accommodate every participating runner all at once, below are our top picks for where to grab a post-run beer.
- Belgian Cafe (601 N 21st Street)
- Brigids (726 N 24th Street)
- City Tap House Logan (2 Logan Square)
- Con Murphy's (1700 Ben Franklin Parkway)
- Fare (2028 Fairmount Avenue)
- Hickory Lane (2025 Fairmount Avenue)
- Jack’s Firehouse (2130 Fairmount Avenue)
- Kelliann’s Bar and Grille (1549 Spring Garden Steet)
- Kite and Key (1836 Callowhill Street)
- La Calaca Feliz (2321 Fairmount Avenue)
- London Grill (2301 Fairmount Avenue)
- Mace's Crossing (1714 Cherry Street)
- McCrossen's Tavern (529 N. 20th Street)
- Pizzeria Vetri (1939 Callowhill Street)
- Rembrandt's (741 N 23rd Street)
- St. Stephen’s Green (1701 Green Street)
- Tir Na Nog (1600 Arch Street)
- Urban Saloon (2120 Fairmount Avenue)
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