Summer Swigs brings the heat this sunny season on East Passyunk

If there wasn’t enough of a reason to head down to East Passyunk this sunny season, Philadelphians can now finish out the warmer months with Summer Swigs. 

This weekly happy hour rotates offerings from various top-tier restaurants and bars on Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. where one business acts as the host to the event. This go-around (Aug. 9) Stogie Joe’s Tavern will offer a selection of light bites and discounted libations, available for one night only. Later this month Noir will host on Aug.23, The Dutch’s turn will then be on Sept. 6 and Flannel will close out the series with Sept. 14. 

And as the release states, one constant Wednesday-only happy hour is Chef Nicholas Elmi’s Laurel, with its menu encompassing $2 oysters, $6 wines, $6 beers, and $12 cocktails. In addition to Summer Swigs, a variety of local restaurants and bars are following suit with happy hours to experience throughout the week, and even some on the weekends. 

Bing Bing Dim Sum’s happy hour (Sunday to Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m.) boasts a House Junmai Sake ($8), High Life ($4), Happy Hour cocktail ($9), house red or white wine ($9), Cheesesteak Bao ($5), Scarlet Dumplings ($7), and Sichuan Chicken Wontons. Ember & Ash’s on the other hand (Monday to Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.) offers $1 off all draft beer, $2 off all wine by the glass, Prosecco (for $6), half dozen oysters ($10), and rotating food specials. 

Pistola’s del Sur’s offerings (Monday to Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.) include $1 Buck-a-Shuck oysters, Tuna and Salmon Belly Tiradito ($5), Weyerbacher Dallas Sucks pours (for $4), wines (for $6), and $10 off margarita pitchers. While Stateside’s discounts (Wednesday to Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.) will span $5 Old Fashioned’s and Manhattans, $6 Pinot Grigio Hybrid and Notes Cabernet Sauvignon, and $5 select draft beers.

Other restaurants participating in Summer Swigs includes Barcelona Wine Bar (boasting specials like 50% off all bottles of sparkling wine, Mini Espresso Martinis and Mini Dirty Martinis for $7 each), Cantina Los Cabillitos (think discounted margaritas, hot dogs and sangria) and La Scala’s Birra (offering items such as discounted wines and truffle fries). 

Before or after happy hour, Philadelphians can also shop some of the local businesses because currently on Wednesdays, retailers including (but not limited to) August Moon Co., Metro Men’s Clothing, Tildie’s Toy Box, Tiny Tildie’s, Occasionette, Latchkey, South Fellini, Frame Fatale, Eastern Pass Tattoo, Amelie’s Bark Shop, and Bird’s of Prey have extended their hours to 7 p.m. And Philadelphians can sift through the 160 area vendors to see everything this particular neighborhood has to offer. 

Then finally, as a release states, on Wednesdays throughout the summer and fall, East Passyunk Avenue will additionally host its weekly Farmer’s Market from 3  to 7 p.m. in front of the South Philadelphia Older Adult Center, located at the corner of East Passyunk Avenue and Dickinson Street. 

This al fresco pop-up market organized by Farm to City features locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables such as Taste of Puebla, Habitat Coffee Roasters, Fruitwood Farms, Triple Bottom Brewing, and more, as well as a rotating line-up of live entertainment with every activation, the release finishes. 

or additional information regarding East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District and for a complete list of businesses, Philadelphians can go to visiteastpassyunk.com and follow EPABID on Facebook.com/eastpassyunk, Twitter: @EPassyunkAve, Instagram: @eastpassyunk.