5 to Try: Mojitos

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Updated: June 03, 2008

Enjoy a mojito on deck over the Delaware, on Center City rooftops or in Old City bars. Here are some of our faves.

On this page:The Wild Card, Summer Cocktails, More Summer Drinks.

The Wild Card

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Chick's Cafe & Wine Bar Inc
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    614 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (map)

    Bella Vista's acclaimed corner haunt is known for outstanding vintages and a superior beer selection, but barkeeps shake up one of the city's best mojitos to boot.

Summer Cocktails

  1. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Rum Bar
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    2005 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

    Enjoy classic, coriander or raspberry at this Rittenhouse Square bar sporting Caribbean flare.

  2. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cuba Libre
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    10 S Second St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

    Legendary Old City trendsetter does mojito magic with scores of rum offerings and venerable cuisine.

  3. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average The Moshulu
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    401 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

    Enjoy your minty mojo on the deck of this legendary schooner moored on the banks of the Delaware river.

  4. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Vango Lounge & Skybar
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    114 South 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

    Head up to the roof deck at this Center City haunt for open-air mojito imbibing above it all on bed-like lounge chairs.

  5. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Alma De Cuba
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    1623 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

    Amid a backdrop of Cuban farm workers illuminating the walls, these Walnut Street digs house some of the city's best mojitos in a cool chic setting that couldn't be more perfect.

More Summer Drinks

  1. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Time
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    1315 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (map)

    Kick back with a Pimm's Cup at this Sansom Street newbie and do like the Brits when the heat is on. Or kick it like a Southern belle and throw back a Mint Julep or two.

  2. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Tria
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    123 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

    Sip the lightest pinots or summer beers at this airy locale.

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