48 Record Bar
48 Record Bar serves craft cocktails and zero-proof drinks at 48 S 2nd St, with seated bar and lounge seating.
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- Address
- 48 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
- Phone
- +1 215 925 2317
- Website
- 48recordbar.com

Martini Salé and Umami Old Fashioned
Martini Salé and Umami Old Fashioned anchor the cocktail choices here. Craft cocktails and zero-proof drinks make the bar useful for mixed-drinking groups.
Live music in a historic building
Historic building surroundings and live music shape the visit, while seated bar and lounge seating keep the format anchored. A conversational noise level supports a conversation-led stop.
Price and Positioning
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- Cozy
- Trendy
- Low Profile Address
- Date Night
- Casual Hangout
- Late Night
- Live Music
- Historic Building
- Seated Bar
- Lounge Seating
- Craft Cocktails
- Zero Proof
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Thursday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Friday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Saturday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Sunday
- 5 PM–2 AM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Plush velvet seating, low intimate lighting, cozy fireplace, rich curtains, custom upholstery, and ornate wallpaper creating a sensory-focused lounge for sound and conversation.














