15 Best Bars in Philadelphia | Condé Nast Traveler
"Set on the corner of Frankford and East Girard avenues, Johnny Brenda’s is an anchor in the now-flourishing Fishtown neighborhood. The worn brick facade gives the place a weathered, lived-in look that extends to the interior (which probably hasn’t been painted in decades), but it’s this unapologetic grit that makes Johnny Brenda’s quintessentially Philadelphian. The multi-hyphenate joint, which does turns as a gastro-pub and bi-level live music venue, is a surprisingly democratic one: You're as likely to see families seated outside for Sunday brunch as you are indie music lovers rocking out from the balcony on a Saturday night. Don't underestimate the drink selection, either: On the beer front, there’s a constantly rotating, 12-tap, two-hand pump draft list; cocktails that feature spirits from local distilleries like Philadelphia Distilling and Art in the Age; and a state-of-the-art wine dispensing system that serves eight draft wines." - Katie James Watkinson
