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Philadelphians take their sports seriously, and the city has enough sports bars for all of the fans to support the team during away games. The Eagles, Phillies, 76ers and Flyers are all cheered on to the bitter end, no matter the outcome. Sports bars are always great places to watch games when tickets aren’t available or paying $8 for a pint just doesn’t sound like a good option. Chickie’s & Pete’s Cafe is one of Philly’s most popular sports bars, complete with cheap drinks and tasty seafood. In addition to having several TVs throughout the bar always ready to put a game on, Lucy’s Hat Shop always has shot and bottle specials perfect for drowning your sorrows after a loss or celebrating a win. Most of Philly’s bars play major games, but true fans go to authentic sports bars to cheer the team on.
12 Steps Down
831 Christian St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Tel. 215.238.0379
This neighborhood sports bar is one of local Philadelphians' favorites. A friendly atmosphere, pool table, darts and electric jukebox make 12 Steps Down a great little joint to watch the local Philadelphia teams and have a little entertainment. For those who work up an appetite, the relatively cheap pub grub will hit the spot and get fans right back on their feet cheering. The sports bar serves up all the usual bar food like burgers and fries but also has vegetarian options so everyone can fill up during a game. Take note, 12 Steps Down really is 12 steps down into a basement so newcomers should keep an eye out for the local gem.
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Chickie's & Pete's Cafe
4010 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Tel. 215.338.3060
Fans of Philadelphia's major teams—the Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, and Sixers—swarm Chickie's & Pete's on game day for beer, seafood and to watch on one of the several TVs around the bar. For people wanting a true, local sports experience, it will be hard to beat Chickie's & Pete's fanatics while munching on some mussels or "famous" crab fries and downing pints from the beer towers. Opposing team's fans beware: Chickie's & Pete's features diehard fans who will support their teams to the bitter end.
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Drinker's Pub
1903 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Tel. 215.564.0914
Neon signs, pinball machines and 40s of the High Life—what else could be expected of a place called Drinker's Pub near Philly's Rittenhouse Square? This popular dive bar caters to drinkers, but not of the sophisticated sort. Mostly students and twenty-somethings populate the place. Some specials include $2 draft and $5 pitchers of Bud Light, $3 Finlandia vodka drinks and $3 Jack Daniel's shots. This may not be the classiest establishment, but for those who want to get drunk on a budget, Drinker's Pub may be the best Philadelphia dive bar to do it in.
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Lucy's Hat Shop
247 Market St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Tel. 215.413.1433
Lucy's Hat Shop, located in the heart of Philadelphia's Old City, is best known for its happy hour, making it a favorite stop for college students. Besides always having $3 SoCo and lime shots and $1 bottle specials, rotating daily food and drink specials will help save money. For entertainment, most nights feature DJs in both of the large rooms—one usually spins hiphop and the other plays 80s hits and rock. Lucy's Hat Shop is also a great place to watch any game on one of the several TVs throughout the bar. This Philly hotspot has one of the best happy hours in the city with a great crowd of students and young professionals. Don't miss out on "Drunken Monkey," Lucy's all you can drink Sunday Brunch.
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—Philadelphia bar and club reviews by David Backes
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