Father's Day fun: Top ways to celebrate around Philadelphia

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Still scrambling for unique ideas to celebrate before June 16 arrives? When it comes to honoring fathers — of all kinds — take your time and get it right. We can help.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top options for dad-friendly outings around Philadelphia, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the city's best. Dad jokes not included.


Got a whiskey lover in the family? These top picks are sure to please the palate.

1. Village Whiskey

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Topping the list is Village Whiskey. Located at 118 S. 20th St. in Rittenhouse, the whiskey bar and New American spot, which offers burgers and more, is the most popular whiskey bar in Philadelphia, boasting four stars out of 1,477 reviews on Yelp.

2. Cooperage Wine & Whiskey Bar

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Next up is Old City's Cooperage Wine & Whiskey Bar, situated at 123 S. Seventh St., The Curtis Center With four stars out of 244 reviews on Yelp, the wine and whiskey bar, and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. The Twisted Tail

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Society Hill's The Twisted Tail, located at 509 S. Second St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the venues and event space, whiskey bar and traditional American spot four stars out of 505 reviews.


Score belly laughs and more at Philadelphia's favorite comedy clubs.

1. The N Crowd

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Topping the list is The N Crowd. Located at 2030 Sansom St. in Rittenhouse, the comedy club is the highest rated comedy club in Philadelphia, boasting 4.5 stars out of 90 reviews on Yelp.

2. Good Good Comedy Theatre

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Next up is Chinatown's Good Good Comedy Theatre, situated at 215 N. 11th St. With 4.5 stars out of 60 reviews on Yelp, the comedy club and performing art spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. CSz Philadelphia - Home of ComedySportz

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Rittenhouse's CSz Philadelphia - Home of ComedySportz, located at 2030 Sansom St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the comedy club and performing art spot 4.5 stars out of 53 reviews.


Taking time out for a shave and a haircut doesn't have to be a chore. In fact, bonding at the barbershop might just be the ticket to a memorable Father's Day.

1. Groom

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Topping the list is Groom. Located at 1324 Locust St., Lower Level in Washington Square, the barber shop is the highest rated barber shop in Philadelphia, boasting 4.5 stars out of 153 reviews on Yelp.

2. Fine Shaves & Cuts

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Next up is Washington Square's Fine Shaves & Cuts, situated at 131 S. 10th St. With 4.5 stars out of 122 reviews on Yelp, the barber shop has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Barbershop Denim

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Rittenhouse's Barbershop Denim, located at 1517 South St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the barber shop five stars out of 64 reviews.


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