Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profilePoison Heart
Philadelphia, PA · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Poison Heart's cocktail list leans into oddball ingredients—Thai tea-infused mezcal, Midori with Japanese vodka, Dr. Pepper in an amaro mix—at a flat $15 each. The Freezer Martini and Freezer Saz are icy classics, while the happy hour Paloma undercuts the main menu at $11. A compact wine list and a few thoughtful drafts round out the bar.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Freezer Martini for a crisp, cold gin cocktail, or the Trouble Boy for Thai tea-infused mezcal with coconut and nutmeg. The Yamanote Line offers a bright, bubbly mix of Midori, Japanese vodka, and tequila. Happy hour brings the $11 Paloma and $3 Coors Banquet.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts looking for unusual combinations will find a lot to like. The moody, punk-goth atmosphere and strong pours attract a crowd that appreciates craft without pretense. It's a natural stop for those heading to a show nearby.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour runs 6-7P weekdays and Saturdays, offering the $11 Paloma, $9 house wine, and $3 Coors Banquet. It's a solid early-evening stop before a concert or a late-night outing.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $15; glasses of wine are $13; drafts run $7-$9; bottled beer $5-$7. Happy hour drops the Paloma to $11, house wine to $9, and Coors Banquet to $3. The City Wide special pairs a 10oz Guinness or pils with a mystery shot for $7.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail program leans into unexpected flavors—Thai tea, Midori, Dr. Pepper—while keeping a tight, affordable price point. The Freezer Martini and Freezer Saz nod to classic technique, and the happy hour deals are unusually generous for a craft cocktail bar.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Inventive seven-cocktail list at a uniform $15, with creative ingredients like Thai tea-infused mezcal and Midori.
Menu strengths
- — Positive community feedback on cocktail quality and strength
Standout selections
- — Freezer Martini: gin, vermouths, twist or olive or onion
- — Trouble Boy: Thai tea infused mezcal, aged rum, coconut, orange & lime, nutmeg
- — Yamanote Line: Midori, Japanese vodka, tequila, honeydew & citrus, bubbles
Pricing: Cocktails $15 each; happy hour Paloma $11.
Wine
A compact wine list offers crémant, chardonnay, cab franc, and zweigelt rosé at $13 each. Happy hour includes a $9 house wine in red, white, or rosé.
Menu strengths
- — Selection covers sparkling, white, red, and rosé; Happy hour wine special provides affordable option
Standout selections
- — Crémant: sparkling wine; Zweigelt Rosé: rosé wine
Pricing: Wines $13 per glass; happy hour house wine $9.
Beer
Diverse draft list includes pale ale, pilsner, stout, cider, and sour. Bottled options include non-alcoholic Asahi and High Life. Happy hour and City Wide specials add value.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse draft selection; Includes non-alcoholic beer option; Affordable happy hour special
Standout selections
- — Maine Peeper Pale Ale: draft pale ale
- — Oxbow Pinkette Sour: draft sour beer
- — City Wide: 10oz Guinness or pils with a mystery shot for $7
Pricing: Drafts $7-$9; bottles $5-$7; happy hour Coors Banquet $3.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are limited to one non-alcoholic beer and espresso. No mocktails are listed, but the Asahi offers a familiar beer alternative.
Pricing: Asahi 0.0% $7; espresso $4.
Spirits
Spirits are integral to the cocktail program, with a wide range including gin, rye, bourbon, mezcal, rum, tequila, and vodka. No dedicated spirits list.
Standout selections
- — Blanco tequila in the happy hour Paloma
Pricing: No dedicated spirits list or straight pour prices.
How it sits with the food
Complimentary herbes de Provence-infused popcorn pairs well with the Freezer Martini or a crisp pilsner. Oysters and shrimp cocktail match the Yamanote Line's citrus and bubbles. The patty melt or grilled cheese would stand up to the smoky Trouble Boy.
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