5 Bars in Philadelphia Running Repeal Day Specials
We the People want our booze! The 21st Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America turns 80 this year. Read more about local speakeasies here, Prohibition’s repeal here, and celebrate it on December 5th here:
Ray's Happy Birthday Bar (1200 East Passyunk Ave; 215-365-1169)
It’s a double celebration at Ray’s! Slam $1.50 shots of imperial whiskey for their 75th birthday or just because you have the legal right to do so.
Sassafras Bar (48 S 2nd St.; 215-925-2317)
Barkeeps dressed in period costume will be serving Sailor's Punch ($5) and tapping secret kegs from 21st Amendment Brewery and Great Lakes Brewing (both $5) while live jazz and ragtime music plays on. Festivities kick-off at 6 PM, with music from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Emmanuelle (1052 N. Hancock St.; 267-639-2470)
This speakeasy is in the spirit (literally and figuratively), partnering with Death’s Door Spirits and Don Q for featured pre- and Prohibition-era cocktails and punch specials from 6 PM – 2 AM.
MilkBoy (1100 Chestnut St.; 215-925-6455)
Chase a shot of Johnnie Walker Black or Jack Daniels with a can of 21st Amendment Brewery’s Back in Black. ($9 for the set.)
Village Whiskey (118 South 20th St,; 215-665-1088)
Half-off classic prohibition cocktails and 21st Amendment Brewery draft specials.
Photo Credit: Sassafras Bar
