With the chill of autumn and winter swiftly approaching, what better time to enjoy the last warm days of the season than with a cold beer in hand and good company all around? Across Delaware County, the region’s top bars, breweries and restaurants host happy hour specials to satisfy every craving. So check in to your local pub or find a new favorite, because it’s always 5 p.m. somewhere.
Drexel Hill
Streetlight Kitchen & Bar
5400 Ferne Blvd., Drexel Hill
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Serving up classic American comfort food in Drexel Hill, Streetlight Kitchen & Bar pours craft beers from local breweries and cocktails made from local spirits. Its daily happy hour runs from 4-7 p.m. with $6 drafts, $7 wines and $10 cocktails. Nosh on wood-fired wings for $2 apiece or the roasted mushroom and artichoke flatbread with red onions, mozzarella and gruyere for just $10.
Swarthmore
Village Vine Wine Bar & Bistro
6 Park Ave., Swarthmore
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This local wine bar introduced its happy hour just a year ago, and so far it’s been a huge hit. Showcasing wines from around the globe and slow-cooked seasonal plates highlighting local terroir, the selection at Village Vine is hard to beat. From 3-5 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays, guests can order a glass of house wine for $8 or try a mixed drink for $10. The specialty happy hour cocktails will delight for $12 while snacks like crispy pork belly and cremini mushroom and sweet potato bisque will hit the spot just right.
Media
Two Fourteen Restaurant
214 W State St., Media
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Two Fourteen offers $2 off all beer and wine by the glass during its 4-6 p.m. happy hour, which runs Tuesday to Friday. The $12 espresso martinis and Media mules are huge hits, while snackers can enjoy two apps for $14 from a list of cheese plates, blistered shishitos, spicy soju mussels, chicken wings and buffalo cauliflower.
Tap 24
36 W State St., Media
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One of Media’s newest eateries, Tap 24 is a classic American sports bar with huge TVs and even bigger specials. This 4-6 p.m. Monday to Friday happy hour is highlighted by $3 Miller Lites and $4 Snuffler IPAs. Get half-price apps and entrees like poutine tater tots, baked mac and cheese, double burgers and barbecue pulled pork sandwiches.
Newtown Square
Teca
191 S Newtown Street Rd., Newtown Square
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Serving up old- and new-school Italian favorites and tapas across five individually styled dining rooms, Teca’s wide selection of happy hour drinks and bites will keep you coming back time and again. Sip on $5 drafts or $6 wines and munch on $9 eats from mortadella toast to short rib tacos, Margherita pizza and more.
Havertown
The Yard Pub
300 West Chester Pke., Havertown
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This local watering hole is a hit with Havertown residents. A classic Irish pub with flat-screen TVs adorning the walls, it’s a go-to for discounted drinks, $5 wines and 50-cent wing zings on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 4-6 p.m. at the bar.
Springfield
Saxers Pub
148 Saxer Ave., Springfield
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This casual tavern in the heart of Springfield is known for its burgers and down-to-earth charm. Its 4:30-6:30 p.m. happy hour features domestics for just $2.75 and drafts for $5.
Glen Mills
The Crown Tavern
451 Wilmington West Chester Pke., Glen Mills
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A more refined pub-style happy hour, Glen Mills’ Crown Tavern has been family-owned since 1948 by three generations of restaurateurs. The extensive happy hour menu served from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 3-6 p.m. on weekends includes buck-a-shuck oysters and a full slate of half-price drinks. With 12 different special apps, snacks and entrees to nosh on, you’ll find yourself headed back to try each item from the Crown burger to the deviled eggs, crab dib, Soho nachos and more.
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