There’s nothing like crisp, fall weather to get you in the mood for a quality cocktail. Enter: Manayunk Cocktail Week, a seven-day-long libation celebration.
Starting today and running through Sunday, November 13, you can enjoy special seasonal cocktails from our beloved community bars and restaurants as well as festive dinners and events, all centered around one thing—a darn good cocktail. With 20 venue participants and 100 events, there will surely be a spirit to satisfy any palate.
We’ve rounded up our list of the top 5 spots you must hit during this spirited celebration. For the full list of cocktail specials and events, visit the Manayunk Cocktail Week website. Cheers!
Bourbon Blue
This New American restaurant opened by Brendan McGrew in 2002 is bringing you its Pig & Whiskey Dinner on November 8. Picture three blissful courses of pork, each perfectly paired with a different whiskey. Highlights include whiskey glazed baby back ribs paired with Tin Cup Whiskey, not to be overshadowed by maple bacon brittle paired with Bird Dog Chocolate Whiskey. Call to reserve your seat. 2 Rector St., (215) 508-3365
The Goat’s Beard
Throughout cocktail week, this local favorite will feature a different nightly cocktail special —highlights include hot buttered rum and hot chocolate wine. Plus, don’t miss its Second Annual Fried Chicken, Whiskey, Beer & Cheese Dinner at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 10. The Goat’s Beard has paired up with the cheese makers at local Yellow Springs Farm and Monkey Shoulder Scotch to create a mind-blowing scotch-washed goat cheese. The three-course meal will include house-made cornbread, fried chicken slow poached in vinegar, soy and bay leaf served with Korean buffalo sauce, all topped off with a chocolate and coffee stout cheesecake. Tickets are $40 presale and $45 the day of the event. Call the restaurant and speak to a manager to book your tickets. 4201 Main St., (267) 323-2495
Smokin’ John’s
There’s no better way to warm up than at Smokin’ John’s. This BBQ joint is offering specially crafted cocktails all week, including The Spicy Pup, a blend of Bird Dog Chocolate Whiskey, Bailey’s Frangelico and chili powder. Thursday, November 10, stop by from 7–9 p.m. for a Whiskey and Wings Shindig to enjoy a flight of four whiskeys accompanied by a wing buffet. 4258 Main St., (267) 858-3000.
Manayunk Brewing Company
This 20-year-old Manayunk craft brew house is celebrating cocktail week with special sips. There’s the Let’s Get Jacked—a blend of muddled lemons, Kraken Spiced Rum, ginger liqueur and apple cider—or the Karamel Cider Punch. 4120 Main St., (215)-482-8220
Zesty’s
A Greco-Roman gem in the middle of Main Street, Zesty’s has been cooking up uniquely delicious Mediterranean food since 1993. All week, enjoy cocktail and appetizer pairings for just $15. Try the Mad Milagro Margarita—muddled jalapeño, Cointreau and sweet and sour—alongside a bowl of zesty mussels, or the Stolin Krush—Stoli vodka, freshly squeezed orange juice, triple sec and prosecco—with smoky, char-grilled calamari. 4382 Main St., (215) 483-6226
- Photos: Alexandra Whitney
