National Mechanics offers a very lively happy hour setting. The
building is large, and has become almost packed on several of my visits. In
1837, the building was built by architect William Strickland and since then has
housed banks, churches, clubs, and bars. National Mechanics is a wonderful bar
to come to, especially with friends from out of town because of its history. It
was originally dubbed “Mechanics National Bank”, which is where its current
name is derived from. Located in Old City, National Mechanics is a great place
to come to top off a day of site seeing or even just to indulge in the city’s
historic bar scene after work.
Happy hour is served Monday through Friday from 5 PM to 7 PM. The
bar offers $1 off most pints and $2.50 Lagers. There is an extensive draft list
that changes seasonally. Amongst others, the draft list includes beers such as;
Flying Fish, Bells, Yards, and Philadelphia Brewing Company. Also offered at
happy hour are the $6 National or Veggie burgers. The National Burger is a true
American style Angus burger topped with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and any
choice of cheeses. The veggie burger is a secret homemade recipe made of real
vegetables with the same choice of toppings.
I recommend National Mechanics as a spot to come with a group of friends,
as the scene is geared more towards groups than solo drinkers. I always have a
great time at National Mechanics and enjoy the food and drink selection thoroughly
during happy hour. Indulge and imbibe on a beer and burger, a great American
style meal, in a piece of America’s history. National Mechanics is located at
22 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA. It can be reached at
215.701.4883 or at nationalmechanics.com.
*Note: picture to come soon.
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