Ray's 'Happy Birthday' Bar

Bar · Passyunk Square

"Known for its longstanding tradition of giving customers free shots, complete with a candle, on their birthdays, Ray's is both cheerful and definitely a dive. There’s rowdy karaoke every Friday night." - Ernest Owens, Sarah Maiellano, Eater Staff

The Downright Best Philly Dive Bars

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1200 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147 Get directions

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