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Any Local Philadelphia bars that cater to PJ Fans for 10/21

DonutmakeyousmileDonutmakeyousmile Posts: 23
edited October 2013 in Given To Fly (live)
Hey any local Philadelphia fans that can recommend a good bar to go to preshow. Hoping for something within walking distance to my hotel in rittenhouse square and easy train access to the concert. Coming down early monday. Already looking to hit up monks cafe but would like to try something else as well. Any help Appreciated.
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  • BraceYourSelfBraceYourSelf Posts: 814
    Hey! by the stadiums, there are not many "local walkable bars." However, there is McFaddens, which is located in Citizens Bank Park and open to the outside. There is also Xfinity Live. That is a mega entertainment complex, which is on the grounds of where the Spectrum (RIP) sat. They will be packed with people.
  • DonutmakeyousmileDonutmakeyousmile Posts: 23
    Yeah I know last went there for the final two shows at the spectrum and mcfaddans was alright just looking for a little more local dive bar feel. Rather stay away from the stadium area till showtime. Thanks Though!!!
  • Lost In OhioLost In Ohio Posts: 7,061
    Donutmakeyousmile wrote:
    Hey any local Philadelphia fans that can recommend a good bar to go to preshow. Hoping for something within walking distance to my hotel in rittenhouse square and easy train access to the concert. Coming down early monday. Already looking to hit up monks cafe but would like to try something else as well. Any help Appreciated.

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    Monday, October 21 & Tuesday, October 22: Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Arena
    Organizer(s): MS23098/Matt & Jennifer
    Volunteers:
    Location: McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia PA 19148 (215) 952-0300
    Beneficiaries: CCFA Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter & Philadbundance
    EVENT INFO
    Message Pit: http://forums.pearljam.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=217296
    Facebook Event Page Oct 21: https://www.facebook.com/events/315039408631074/
    Facebook Event Page Oct 22: https://www.facebook.com/events/380970498671872/


    There'll be a ton of like-minded fans there and even a fundraiser or two for a local "good cause" or two. You can even win PJ items (or if you have anything to donate to the raffle/silent auction, I'm sure they're still accepting items.)
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  • cent208cent208 Posts: 435
    A good dive bar is the Irish Pol on 45 s 3rd. Monday night is pearl jam night, all pj music and a free beer if u wear a pj shirt
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  • VedderliciousVedderlicious Posts: 136
    Turf Club is right there by the stadiums too. But I'm hoping xfinity will be WILDN OUT after the shows...
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  • autumnautumn Posts: 191
    This is from the Philly roll call thread:

    People coming to Philly who do not yet already know...Philadelphia has a Pearl Jam bar! The Irish Pol (45 S. 3rd St) is a HUGE supported of PJ, and actually does a weekly event called MonkeyWrench Mondays where they play ALL Pearl Jam ALL night long! In fact, there are discounts if you wear PJ gear or you can even bring your own 5-song playlist on your ipod or phone for a discount.

    This has become a traditional gather place for local Pearl Jam fans, and a meeting spot for out-of-towners when Pearl Jam (or side projects) happen to be in the city. I have seen many a friendship blossom.

    Since Pearl Jam coincidentally happens to be playing on a Monday night there will obviously be a huge party before and after the show! If you bring your ticket stub after the show, you will get happy hour prices until closing time (almost every beer on tap for just $3 and $3 shots...oh, btw, they have 40 taps of craft beer!)

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  • CB197348CB197348 Posts: 7
    I live in Philly near Rittenhouse Square. I know some good pre-show options all within a short walk of the Broad St. subway line which is the easiest way to get to the show. The Black Sheep (17th just off Locust) and Jose Pistolas (15th and Locust) are both stellar bars with good food too. Misconduct Tavern in same area is also solid (but not as divey). If you're looking for a real dive (and no food) try Dirty Franks at 13th and Pine.
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  • Lost In OhioLost In Ohio Posts: 7,061
    CB197348 wrote:
    I live in Philly near Rittenhouse Square. I know some good pre-show options all within a short walk of the Broad St. subway line which is the easiest way to get to the show. The Black Sheep (17th just off Locust) and Jose Pistolas (15th and Locust) are both stellar bars with good food too. Misconduct Tavern in same area is also solid (but not as divey). If you're looking for a real dive (and no food) try Dirty Franks at 13th and Pine.

    I'm not going, but I'm sold. :shock:
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  • kosteva2kosteva2 Posts: 329
    Dirty Franks is a real dive bar.
    Another option is Bob and Barbara's 1509 South St which will be fairly close to the Broad St Septa line to get to Wells Fargo. I think they still have a $3 PBR can and shot of Jim Bean special, but inflation may have changed that. Last time I was there about 6 years ago the place was all decked out in PBR nostalgia.
    Black Sheep is solid bar with decent food.
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  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,288
    B&B's is definitely the way to go. I think the Special may be a whopping $3.50 now.
  • Cliffy6745Cliffy6745 Posts: 33,954
    This is the place you are looking for

    http://philadiumtavern.com/
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