Top Bars With Heated Patios In Philadelphia

Like the last burnt sienna leaves falling off the trees, you want to extend your time outdoors until you can see your frigid breath in the air -- and that applies to bars, too. With heated lamps or fire pits -- and maybe a drink or three -- you can do exactly that. Stay warm and toasty while enjoying that crisp, fall air at the top five bars with heated patios.

Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 634-3338
www.frankfordhall.com

One of Stephen Starr's many babies, this bar and restaurant embraces the allure of the German biergarten (beer garden). With a giant cafeteria-like outdoor/indoor space, it remains attractive well into the colder weather months. More than 15 heat lamps adorn the outdoor space as well as a fire pit at the center. To make sure this spot is downright toasty, you can also buy the ingredients for S'mores and toast away.

Sampan
124 S. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 732-3501
sampanphilly.com

Chef Michael Schulson's Sampan brings contemporary Asian small plates to the heart of Center City. Along with daily happy hours and dinner specials, the Graffiti Bar behind the restaurant offers heat lamps to keep people warm while enjoying their favorite brews. The private 30-seat open-air patio also features TVs to help you keep up with your favorite sports stations while you drink.

Parc
227 S. 18th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 545-2262
www.parc-restaurant.com

This French brasserie, an informal restaurant with a large selection of drinks, has the best view of Rittenhouse Park and offers a people-watching mecca in the city. With the most outdoor seating in Rittenhouse, there are heat lamps to keep all of those 75 or more seats warm and toasty. With sidewalk seating that wraps around Locust and 18th streets, there really is no bad table here. Enjoy classic onion soup, steak frites and escargot as well as house-made baguettes at this French-inspired eatery.

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City Tap House
3925 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 662-0105
www.citytaphouse.com

With more than 25 acclaimed craft beers on tap from Ommegang, Dogfish Head and Allagash (just to name a few), you really can't go wrong in this University City hot spot. Get a hearty beer and settle down outside on the two-terrace outdoor seating. Then warm your hands in front of a row of five stone fire pits overlooking Walnut Street. With guaranteed fire glowing unless it's snowing or raining, you are sure to stay warm while enjoying that cold one.

Tria
1137 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 629-9200
www.triacafe.com

With another location at Rittenhouse Square, this is the place to go for wine, cheese and beer lovers. With the motto "We're all about passion, not pretension," you may sample some select wines courtesy of a friendly server while staying warm under electric lamps at both locations. Inside the Tria Wine Room, cozy up with pals and no distractions - that means no TVs - except good food, wine and beer and conversation with your friends, old school style.

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Cassie Hepler is a freelance writer covering all things Philadelphia. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.