St Stephen's Green
I love St. Stephen's Green, but it can get a bit too noisy on occasion. Inside, the hard wood creates an echo chamber; out on the sidewalk, the vehicle/drunken pedestrian/SEPTA bus symphony is overwhelming at times. Fortunately, St. Stephen's also has a semi-hidden courtyard with enough room for a medium-sized group out in the open air. Fancy decor it's not, but really, is that what you're looking for in a neighborhood bar? Best of all, most people don't know to ask about it, so there are often open tables back there. Of course, I may have just ruined that by blabbing about it. So, if you're in the mood for great food and drinks at a spiffy bar, but would prefer the noise level just a tad bit lower, head over to 17th and Green and ask for a courtyard table. Unless there's only one left, in which case you'd better leave it for me.
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