press release

Center City District SIPS is Philadelphia’s Favorite Happy Hour Tradition

Contact:
Giavana Suraci
T 215.440.5516 gsuraci@centercityphila.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Enjoy exclusive discounts every Wednesday night this season, June 1-August 31

PHILADELPHIA (May 3, 2022): Center City District SIPS is back after a two-year hiatus with weekly discounts at dozens of local bars and restaurants on Wednesday nights throughout the District. This unique happy hour program brings back the opportunity for returning office workers to explore all that Center City has to offer once the work day ends. 

Beginning June 1 and continuing every Wednesday evening through August 31, participating locations will provide $6 cocktails, $5 wine, $4 beer and half-priced appetizers from 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m., which include specialty cocktails made with Hornitos Tequila. Center City District SIPS attendees are encouraged to remain after happy hour ends to enjoy 15% off of dinner at participating restaurants.

As return-to-office efforts expand, so does CCD’s support of Center City retailers. This year, in addition to standard SIPS specials, select boutiques, spas and local shops will participate in SIPS Style, a weekly discount program that will offer 25% off select items and services on Wednesdays throughout the season. Whether shopping for day-to-night fashion, freshening up at a salon before happy hour or searching for the perfect pair of summer sandals, coming into the office will have perks for everyone. Explore SIPS Style locations at centercityphila.org/ccdsips.  

Center City District SIPS at Dilworth Park presented by Hornitos Tequila also returns this year with a new layout and pop-up décor. The space outside of historic City Hall will be reminiscent of a retro pool party, including festively decorated seating areas, live DJ entertainment and an immersive photo experience to match the park’s colorful summertime aesthetic. The Air Grille Garden will offer $6 Hornitos Tequila and new Truly-flavored Vodka cocktails, $5 wine and $4 Michelob Ultra, plus half-priced appetizers. Bud Light Seltzer will also be featured. The park’s festive overlay will only be set up on Wednesday nights during the SIPS season, so visitors are encouraged to stop by before it’s gone. 

The current Center City District SIPS participant list include:

1225Raw Sushi and Saki Lounge

1518 Bar and Grill

Aki Nom Nom

ArtBar Lounge In Sonesta Hotel

Balcony Bar at the Kimmel Center

Bank & Bourbon

Bar Bombon

Barbuzzo Restaurant

Bellini

Blume

Bru Craft & Wurst

Bud & Marilyn’s

Butcher Bar

Capriccio Café

Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse

City Winery

Clementine’s Stable Café

Con Murphy's

Continental Midtown

Double Knot

Drinker's Pub

Finn McCools Ale House

Gabi Restaurant

Giuseppe & Sons

Good Luck Pizza Co.

Gran Caffé L'Aquila

Harp & Crown

Independence Beer Garden

Dim Sum House by Jane Gs

Ladder 15

Lascala's Fire

Marathon Grille

Misconduct Tavern (1511 Locust St)

Misconduct Tavern (1801 JFK Blvd)

Pagano's Market and Bar

Piccanha Steak House

Prunella

Sampan

Sueno

Tequilas Restaurant

The Goat Rittenhouse

The Mulberry

Time Restaurant

Top Tomato Bar & Pizza

Tradesmans

U-Bahn

Uptown Beer Garden

Veda Modern Indian Bistro

Via Locusta

Vintage

Wrap Shack

Additional bars and restaurants will continue to be added through June 1. Center City District SIPS is produced with support from Michelob Ultra and Beam-Suntory featuring their brands Hornitos Tequila and Truly Vodka. Visit centercityphila.org/ccdsips to find the most up-to-date participant list and information.

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The Center City District, a private-sector organization dedicated to making Center City Philadelphia clean, safe and attractive, is committed to maintaining Center City’s competitive edge as a regional employment center, a quality place to live, and a premier regional destination for dining, shopping and cultural attractions. Find us at www.centercityphila.org and on Facebook and Twitter.

Hornitos Tequila is produced by Beam-Suntory. As one of the world’s largest premium spirits company, Beam Suntory’s has a fundamental commitment to the responsible consumption of alcohol. Responsibility is at the core of Beam Suntory’s vision for doing business the right way and supports business owners and consumers with an alcohol education program called Drink Smart.

Drink Smart® is a platform for communicating with legal-purchase age adults about making informed, responsible choices. For more information, visit drinksmart.com.