Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profilePhiladelphia Distilling
Philadelphia, PA · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A craft distillery that puts its house spirits to work in a gin-forward cocktail list. The menu runs from a classic Negroni to a clarified milk punch and a savory martini, all built on Bluecoat gin. Tasting flights and tours showcase the distillery's own spirits, including barrel-finished and elderflower expressions. Mocktails get a nod from guests, though they're not on the printed menu.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Pennsylvania Punch, a house gin cocktail with fresh citrus. For something more adventurous, the Another Castle clarified milk punch or the savory El Jefe dirty martini. The Bluecoat Family Flight offers a direct taste of the distillery's range.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Gin enthusiasts and curious drinkers who appreciate a distillery experience. The creative cocktails and tasting flights appeal to those who want to see where their spirits are made. Guests mention it's a good stop before concerts at The Fillmore.
- When should I go?
- Before or after events at The Fillmore, or for a distillery tour that includes tastings. The industrial open-view aesthetic suits a casual afternoon or pre-show stop.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $13 for classics and $15 for specialties. Flight and tour pricing not listed on the menu.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- An on-site distillery that produces the gin and absinthe used throughout the cocktail list. The menu leans heavily on house spirits, with creative touches like a clarified milk punch and a queso fresco–washed savory martini. Guests praise the educational tours and the open-view distillery setting.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A creative, gin-focused cocktail list built on house spirits, ranging from a straightforward Negroni to a clarified milk punch and a savory martini.
Menu strengths
- — Innovative drinks like a clarified milk punch and a savory martini.
Standout selections
- — Pennsylvania Punch – Bluecoat gin, house red aperitif, fresh citrus, club soda.
- — Another Castle – Bluecoat gin, peach, lemon, milk oolong tea, cream, panela, cinnamon.
- — El Jefe – Bluecoat gin, queso fresco & crema wash, cilantro-jalapeño brine.
Pricing: Classic cocktails $13, specialty cocktails $15.
Nonalcoholic
The offering appears limited but appreciated by non-alcoholic drinkers.
Menu strengths
- — Mocktails are noted as tasty with fresh ingredients.
Spirits
The distillery produces a range of house spirits, including multiple gin expressions, absinthe, and vodkas. Tasting flights and tours provide a direct look at the products, but detailed tasting notes are absent.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of house-distilled spirits.; Offers tasting flights and distillery tours.
Standout selections
- — Bluecoat American Dry Gin – handcrafted with organic botanicals.
- — Vieux Carré Absinthe – traditional French absinthe service.
How it sits with the food
The tasting room menu includes food items alongside the drinks, though specific pairings are not documented. The savory El Jefe martini could complement lighter fare, while the citrus-forward punch might pair with bar snacks.
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