Cheap Recession

The Trocadero

m~ — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:43:05 +0000

Most people know The Trocadero as a music venue, but on most Mondays it’s also a movie theater. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movies begin at 8pm. The real deal is that it’s $3 to get in and that goes toward your first drink or snack at the interior bar. Now that’s real cinema.

1003 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

215.922.5483

Triumph Brewing Company

m~ — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:19:52 +0000

Triumph, located in Olde City, has implemented a number of new discount options at varying times of day. There should be something here for almost everyone.

Lunch Special
Everything on the menu is $7 – Mon-Fri

Early Happy Hour
Featured $4 beer and 1/2 price pizzas – Mon-Fri 4-5pm

Standard Happy Hour
1/2 price burgers and appetizers and discounted drinks – Mon-Fri 5-7pm

Late Night Happy Hour
Discounted drinks and select $6 food items – Sun-Thur 9pm-12am

117 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

p: 215.625.0855

Tattooed Mom

m~ — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:15:51 +0000

Tattoed Mom is a great spot for a cold beer and some fried foods. Thankfully, they have those on special all week long!

Monday
$1.50 16oz PBR cans – 12-11pm

Tuesday
$1.50 16oz PBR cans – 12-9pm
$1.50 Beef or Veggie Tacos – 12-9pm
Half Price Margaritas – 5-7pm

Wednesday
$1.50 16oz PBR cans – 12-11pm
$.50 Pierogies – 12-11pm

Thursday
$1.50 16oz PBR cans – 12-11pm
$3 Hamburger or Vegan Burger – 12-11pm

Friday – Sunday
Half Price Sandwiches – 12-4pm
$1 16oz PBR cans – 7-11pm

530 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

p: 215.238.9880

Local 44

m~ — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:29:17 +0000

Local 44 is a new addition to West Philly and offers a number of enticements, not least of which is the Hump-Day Happy Hour Lunch. Featured draft beers are $3 between 12-2pm. Maybe you should take the rest of the day off.

4333 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

p: 215.222.2337

Skinner’s Dry Goods Tavern

m~ — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:52:02 +0000

Skinner’s is an oasis of casual in the sometimes “trying too hard” Olde City. Good beer selection and $1 off all drinks from 4-7pm, Monday – Saturday!

226 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19195

p: 215.922.0522

James

m~ — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:21:18 +0000

James is generally on the pricey (though not necessarily overpriced) side of things, but their “Hour of Happiness” provides an opportunity to try the house infused cocktails and draught beers at half price. Every Tuesday from 9-11pm.

824 S. 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

p: 215.629.4980

Le Bar Lyonnais

m~ — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:57:21 +0000

Le Bar Lyonnais is a treasure at any time, but doubly so when you can snag a cheap drink or three! Choose from a selection of $5 wines and cocktails and complimentary Hors d’Oeuvres during their weekday happy hour from 5-7pm.

1523 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

p. 215.567.1000

Via Foobooz.com

Ritz Theaters

m~ — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:06:36 +0000

Wednesdays are discount days at the Ritz Theaters, Philadelphia’s premier independent cinemas. There are three separate theaters, all within walking distance of one another and all showing different films. On Wednesdays, all films are matinee prices ($6.00) and they have a lenient, if not entirely permissive policy on bringing in outside food.