By Nadya Solometo By Nadya Solometo | December 31, 2024 | Food & Drink, Feature,
Staying warm during the winter can be a challenge, but luckily, Philadelphia offers plenty of places to retreat from the wind, rain, and cold. Here are 10 restaurants with toasty fireplaces to curl up next to during the chilliest days.
Library Bar
Tucked inside The Rittenhouse Hotel, this gem serves up divine cocktails, best enjoyed fireside. Cozy up with an old fashioned in the bar’s library, which features leather chairs around a roaring fireplace. 210 West Rittenhouse Square, rittenhousehotel.com
Assembly Rooftop Lounge
This popular escape is good for more than frosé and summer nights—it’s open year-round thanks to outdoor fire pits and lounging couches. Relax with a variety of hot beverages, or order the white hot chocolate from their menu. 1840 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 215.783.4171, assemblyrooftop.com
Condesa
Cocktails fireside is always a good idea—especially with a side of delectable Mexican bites. Snag a seat in Condesa’s fireside lounge area while indulging in their seasonal cranberry orange margarita and tacos with housemade corn tortillas. 1830 Ludlow St.,condesaphilly.com
Louie Louie
Travel back to the 70s with Louie Louie’s retro glam decor. The space ties in French-American style to center around an ornate white fireplace in the restaurant’s salon. Enjoy their vanilla créme brulee while staying warm by the fire. 3611 Walnut St., louielouie.restaurant
Royal Boucherie
While Royal Boucherie’s delectable French bites are enough to draw Philly’s foodies, the roaring fireplace is sure to seal the deal. Warm up with hearty bites like cassoulet and steak frites beside the dining room’s roaring fire. 52 South 2nd St., royalboucherie.com
Suraya
Suraya’s Lebanese market, restaurant, and garden are year-round favorites, thanks to the outdoor fire pits. Guests looking to enjoy the fresh air without the winter chill can cozy up by the fire while indulging in family recipes boasting ancient Levantine ingredients and flowery essences. 1528 Frankford Ave., surayaphilly.com
The Dandelion
Nothing quite says cozy like a sophisticated British pub. At this Stephen Starr favorite, foodies are sure to stay warm, thanks to two fireplaces. Pick a table near the rustic brick hearth or settle into an embroidered booth near the white marble fireplace. 124 S. 18th St., 215.558.2500, thedandelionpub.com
Twisted Tail
Come to Twisted Tail for the bourbon bar and stay for the fireplaces. Situated in Society Hill, this charcoal bistro’s comfort food completes the comfortable atmosphere, accented by two fireplaces in their upstairs lounge. 509 S. 2nd St., thetwistedtail.com
Vedge
Chefs Richard Landau and Kate Jacoby are known for their innovative vegan and vegetarian small plates at this Center City brownstone. Be sure to ask for a table by one of the four fireplaces in the dining area, which cast a golden glow throughout the restaurant. 221 Locust St., 215.320.7500, vedgerestaurant.com
W.M. Mulherin Sons
Formerly a whiskey blending and bottling facility, this historic eatery is perfect for a cozy bite. Indulge in wood-fired Italian food—from hearty pasta to pizza and more—while enjoying the heat from its wood-paneled fireplace. 1355 N. Front St., wmmulherinssons.com
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