Almanac

4.7

11 Reviews

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Fancy
Innovative

A secluded haven where precision meets passion, Almanac offers an intimate setting with 14 table seats available for reservations and 7 additional seats reserved for walk-ins. We are inspired by the finest traditions of Japanese bar craft and the American speakeasy. Our handcrafted cocktails, filtered through the lens of the Slow Drinks movement, explore the intersection of Japanese flavors and American terroir.

Please call at 215-238-5757 for walk in availability.

House Rules:

No parties larger than 4 and no split parties.

No seating incomplete parties.

Your table time may be limited to 90 minutes.

Flash photos, lights, and phone calls are strictly prohibited.

No rowdy behavior.

Be mindful of your fellow guests in the building.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(215) 238-5757
Website
http://almanacphilly.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
310 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2704
Area
Old City
Parking details
None

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

11 Reviews

D
David
VIP
Philadelphia
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
This all depends upon what you’re looking for. The drinks were good but you have only 90 minutes to enjoy one or two before your time expires and it took 35 minutes to receive our first one. Also be very careful on the steep stairs on your way out.
Is this helpful?
N
Nadia
VIP
Philadelphia
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Intimate jewel of a place located upstairs from Ogawa omakase sushi bar. The cocktails are a marvel—loved the tomato essence riff of the dirty martini. But the bespoke cocktail made after giving your taste preferences (vegetal vs sweet, gin vs vodka, etc) were revelatory. While the menu is spare it’s all delicious and be prepared to order two sets of fries and their addictive wasabi mayo dip. The chicken is crunchy, the tofu slider satisfying and the hot dog rich and juicy. The celery and cucumbers are great palate cleansers. Don’t forget to order a beer to accompany the food and save your cocktail for sipping before and after. There were 4 of us and we ordered everything on the menu with doubles on sandwiches and fries. Your time slot is limited to 1 hr and 45 min and you’re going to want to take advantage of all of it so plan to order your next round of cocktails 10-15 min before you’re done with your first as they do take time to prepare. Budget $100pp with 2 rounds of cocktails and food. Server and host Eli Eisenstein is warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. Cocktail maestro Rob stopped by at the end to check in which was so appreciated. We will certainly be back. A wonderful addition to the Philly food scene.
Is this helpful?
R
Rachel
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
W loved this. The drinks were amazing, I got the old fashioned and a custom mocktail which both tasted great. My husband had two different custom cocktails. Both were some of the best drinks he has ever had. Also, make sure to get the fries. Service was great as well. Go here.
Is this helpful?
R
Ricki
VIP
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Omakase drinks and tofu sliders were delicious. Service was absolutely perfect.
Is this helpful?
A
Anna
Philadelphia
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super special bar. I almost don’t want to write this review because I dont want them to be harder to get into! All food and cocktails were wonderful, and Eli made great recommendations to match cocktails to our preferences. Will absolutely be back.
Is this helpful?
N
Noah
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great drinks would be an understatement!! Service, ambience, vibes, playlist all top notch
Is this helpful?
J
Jennifer
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The 90 minute timeslots are too short. We were served only once and the drinks took so long we could only order one round; I wasn't even finished with mine when we were told we would have to leave soon. In order to place an order for food, we had to flag down the waiter very aggressively. Timeslots should be for at least two hours, and then the service issues would not be so difficult. That said, every single drink was amazing and the ambience was wonderful.
Is this helpful?
A
Abraham
Philadelphia
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The drinks, the service, the ambience, and the attention to detail make this the best new bar in Philadelphia. Thank you!
AlmanacResponded on 3 December 2024
Thanks for visiting us, Abraham! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our drinks, service, ambience, and attention to detail. It's our pleasure to provide the best new bar experience in Philadelphia. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Is this helpful?
C
Chelsea
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing cocktails and atmosphere! We will be back!
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really enjoyed the vibe here. The light snacks were impeccable. They can make you a custom mocktail to your taste preference (like an omakase). Waitstaff was kind and helpful. My only dislike was that the music was too loud and it was hard to hear my partner across the table (but I really liked the playlist).
AlmanacResponded on 3 December 2024
Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the vibe and our light snacks. It's great to know that our custom mocktail was to your liking as well. We always aim to provide the best service possible and we're glad to hear that our staff was helpful to you. We look forward to welcoming you back to Almanac soon!
1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Almanac is rated 4.7 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 9 times today

310 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2704

Additional information

Area
Old City
Hours of Operation
Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://almanacphilly.com/
Phone number
(215) 238-5757

Almanac

Make a booking

Additional information

Menu

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Almanac restaurant rated?

Is Almanac currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Additional information