Top Thirsty Thursday Specials In Philadelphia
Thirsty Thursday is celebrated among many college students looking for dollar drinks and cheap shots. For great deals on Thursday, head to one of the bars listed below.
Cavanaugh's University City
119 S. 39th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 386-4889
www.cavanaughsrestaurant.com
Thursday is college night at Cavanaugh's University City. Starting at 9 p.m., come in for $3 single well drinks, $5.50 double wells, $6 malibu buckets and $7 MHL pitchers. To make this place even more worthwhile, FREE pizza is served from 11 p.m. until 1 a.m. and wings are only 60 cents from 4 p.m. until midnight. If you're looking to turn in early, stop in during its happy hour for $2 off bottles and $2.75 domestic drafts, among other specials.
Drinker's Tavern
124 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 351-0141
www.drinkersphilly.com
At any of the three Drinker's locations (in West Philly, Rittenhouse and Old City), you're sure to come across some great deals and cheap drinks, especially at its location in Old City, Drinker's Tavern. At this down to earth bar, its Thursday happy hour is from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and features half off all drafts, $1 hot dogs and $1 tacos. Stick around for late night to enjoy $1 Coors Banquest cans and $3 well mixed drinks from 10 p.m. until 12 a.m.
Mad River Bar and Grille
4100 Main St.
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 482-2666
www.madrivermanayunk.com
Mad River is a sports bar on Main Street in Manayunk that's popular among partiers and sports fans alike. Grab a seat in its roomy main room to watch the game and hang out with your friends or head to its outdoor deck for fantastic views of the river. On Thursdays, from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m., enjoy $1 bud light bottles and $2 you-call its. While enjoying your drink, order something off of its menu. The food here is cheap, too, and consists of American bar food.
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McFadden's
461 N. 3rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 928-0630
www.mcfaddensphilly.com
McFadden's is a popular party spot in Old City with great specials throughout the week. On Thursday, if you buy a wristband for $10 at the door, select drafts and house cocktails cost only a quarter from 9 p.m. to noon. Do the math, and that's four drinks for only $1. Pre-game during its happy hour, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., and enjoy half price appetizers and drinks.
McGillin's Olde Ale House
1310 Drury St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 735-5562
www.mcgillins.com
Since it opened the year Abraham Lincoln was elected president in 1860, McGillin's Olde Ale House has the distinction of being the "longest continually operating tavern in Philadelphia." It's one of the more popular Irish pubs around and for good reason. Specials on pitchers and drinks are offered daily. Come in on a Thursday for $3 margaritas, $6.50 pitcher of PBR and $7.75 pitchers or Bud light, Miller Lite or Yuengling Light. Enjoy your drink while viewing the open mic night, held on the 2nd floor at 9 p.m.
Kelly Neilson is a freelance writer living and working in Philadelphia. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
