THE HAPPY HOUR INDEX · OCTOBER 2026
What happy hour costs in Philadelphia
One round — cheapest drink + cheapest bite — costs a median $11.50 here, #1 of 19 cities (national median $14).
THE INDEX · DRINK + BITE
$11.50
median of 30 venues
COCKTAIL
$7
median of 34 venues
BEER
$5
median of 25 venues
WINE
$7
median of 22 venues
OYSTER (EACH)
—
median of 3 venues
By neighbourhood
| Area | Index | Cocktail | Beer | Wine | Oyster (each) | Venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Liberties | $13 | $6.50 | — | — | — | 9 |
| Rittenhouse Square / Midtown Village | $11.50 | $7 | $5 | $6 | — | 19 |
| South Philly (Italian Market / East Passyunk) | — | $7 | — | — | — | 5 |
| Washington Square West / Chinatown | — | $7.50 | — | — | — | 4 |
Blank = fewer than 4 priced venues in that area.