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a.bar is a cozy seafood-inspired restaurant located on the corner of 18th & Walnut, offering delicious snacks, salads, sandwiches and oysters. It is the perfect place to people watch or enjoy a view of Rittenhouse Square while indulging in one of their intriguing seasonal house cocktails or wine from their natural wine list. Don't forget to take advantage of their Happy Hour, available weekdays from 5-7pm.
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10/28/2026

oh we’re so back (it’s apple brandy season) 🍎
meet the Pommeau + Tonic, made with pommeau, Laird’s apple brandy, tonic water and finished with a generous shaving of nutmeg.

09/24/2026

We’ve got a couple ways you can celebrate Negroni Week with us.

We’ll be pouring plenty of classics, including the original & white Negroni alongside our special Negroni made with rooibos infused Hayman’s Royal Dock Gin, Fell to Earth Sweet Vermouth, Fernet Branca and, of course, campari.

09/18/2026

THEY COULD BE ANYWHERE.

This dry Martini has a plethora of the finest botanicals to make you feel fancy.

A blend of gin, genepy, blanc vermouth, amontillado, amaro Montenegro, and cucumber.

08/22/2026

INTRODUCING GIRL DINNER.

A fruity, savory highball that drinks like a salad in a cup. But, like, in a good way.

Barr Hill gin, watermelon, Salers, Manzanilla sherry, Strega, cilantro, lime, and soda.

08/11/2026

Oxford Collar. Buttoned up, but never boring.

A silky Boulevardier riff with Rittenhouse rye, Punt e Mes, Campari, Cynar, Tempus Fugit cacao & mole.

Proper with a little bit of trouble.

07/31/2026

There Will Be Gold, a silky stirred gold rush that you just might want to steal from your neighbor before they “drink it up”.

A blend of chamomile-infused old grand-dad bonded bourbon, amaro nepeta, cocchi americano, honey, and lemon cordial.

06/10/2026

This guy right here is the brightest, zingiest, caipirinha you ever did drink. Philly, we want you to meet ‘Boogie No More.’

A blend of cachaça, pa’lente botanical rum, yuzu, lemongrass, ginger, thai basil, lime, and black peppercorn.

05/30/2026

Forecast: clear skies and a strong chance of cocktails at 18th & Walnut. Grab your crew and make your way through the list. 🍸

Cocktails from left to right:

Back Brace: Brown butter washed planteray coconut rum, house falernum, toasted sesame, & lime

They Could Be Anywhere: Gin, genepy, blanc vermouth, amontillado, amaro montenegro, & cucumber

Oxford Collar: Rittenhouse rye, punt e mes, campari, cynar, tempus fugit cacao, & mole

12/02/2025

Over this cold weather? Us too. 🍸

Come pull up a chair, grab a cocktail, cozy up, and warm up with us! Doors open at 4 PM.

Address

Philadelphia, PA
19103

The restaurant is located in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood of Philadelphia. If you plan to take public transport, you can take the SEPTA Regional Rail and get off at Suburban Station or 30th Street Station, then transfer to any of the following bus routes: 9, 12, 21, or 42. Get off at the intersection of Walnut Street and S 18th Street and walk a few blocks east to arrive at your destination.

If driving/parking is preferred, there are several paid parking garages nearby such as Sonesta Parking Garage and Parkway Corporation. It is also possible to find metered street parking on surrounding streets. However, due to limited availability and high demand in this area, it is recommended that you check parking availability beforehand.

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 10pm
Tuesday	5pm - 10pm
Wednesday	5pm - 1am
Thursday	5pm - 1am
Friday	5pm - 1am
Saturday	4pm - 1am
Sunday	4pm - 10pm

Website

http://www.akitchenandbar.com/

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If you're looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a view of Rittenhouse Square, look no further than a.bar. Located on the corner of 18th & Walnut, this cocktail bar and restaurant is the perfect place to people watch while sipping on one of their intriguing seasonal house cocktails or enjoying a glass of wine from their natural wine list. And if you're feeling peckish, their seafood-inspired menu has something for everyone - from oysters and snacks to salads and sandwiches. Don't miss out on happy hour from 5-7pm weekdays! With its prime location and delicious offerings, a.bar is definitely worth checking out.