Where to Drink Local Philly Craft Beer Before a Match
Philadelphia has a massive, heavily historic brewing culture. Before prohibition, the city was the brewing capital of the United States. Today, the craft beer scene is booming, with dozens of massive taprooms and historic local breweries scattered across the city. Skip the expensive stadium beers and visit these local spots.
Northern Liberties Excellence
Yards Brewing Company operates a massive, beautiful taproom in Northern Liberties. They brew heavily British-inspired ales and classic American styles. Their 'Philly Pale Ale' is iconic, and their 'Brawler' (a deeply malty pug ale) is perfect for a cool evening.
The Suburb Trip
While technically located in the suburb of Ardmore, Tired Hands Brewing is legendary in the craft beer world. They are famous for incredibly hazy, heavily hopped IPAs and bizarre, culinary-inspired sour beers. If you are a serious beer nerd, you must make the trip.
The Belgian Beer Mecca
Monk's Cafe in Center City is not a brewery, but it is one of the most famous beer bars in the world. It is dark, cramped, and heavily focused on incredibly rare Belgian ales. The beer list is staggering, and their massive pots of mussels and fries are fantastic.
Traveling Beer Gardens
During the summer, Philadelphia runs 'Parks on Tap,' a massive, traveling outdoor beer garden that sets up in a different city park every week. It features local beer, massive hammocks, and food trucks. It is the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon.
Buy Local Cans
If you are buying beer to bring to a massive tailgate at FDR Park near the stadium, stop by a local brewery and buy 4-packs of 16oz cans. Glass bottles are highly discouraged in the parking lots, and drinking local craft beer will earn you immediate respect from the locals.
World Cup 2026 Philadelphia Tips
Lincoln Financial Field is located in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. Unlike many other NFL stadiums, the Linc is highly accessible via public transit. You must take the SEPTA Broad Street Line (the orange line) south to NRG Station. It drops you off literally steps from the stadium. Do not attempt to drive or take an Uber to the stadium on matchday; the traffic on Broad Street and I-95 will be catastrophic.