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PhillyPanda t1_iua5vub wrote

Village whiskey has no tv and happy hour on the weekend from 5-6 pm

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AnotherUser297 t1_iua6vfo wrote

I do all my shopping during sports games, especially places that are usually packed (Trader Joe’s is one).

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RowdySuperBigGulp t1_iuaboop wrote

Replying to rossdowdell (#321,934)

When I was young I had to work a retail job that was open during the games on Sunday. All the employees would sit around and completely ignore the customers until a commercial was on and then rush them out and go back to the game . They would complain to the MGR but he was the one who brought in the TV and didn’t care.

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sandwichpepe t1_iuaf8d5 wrote

i usually work or end up doing a hospital blood delivery so i focus on something else lol

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CountryGuy123 t1_iuahrx4 wrote

I’m curious and no judgement at all: Is it you prefer less-crowded places, or are not someone that likes being around sports fans / crowds cheering (loud noise) / etc?

I have zero interest in baseball, but I love the energy and general euphoria in the playoffs (and I’m an active participant with football)

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kkirchhoff t1_iuaimq0 wrote

The happy rooster is usually my go to. Not to avoid sports, but people typically don’t hang out there to watch games. Also Bar on 13th and sansom, a.k.a bar on rittenhouse, or Time right next door to Bar

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nachoismo t1_iuaix4n wrote

Played video games, walked my dog and had a coffee. I didn’t even know there was a game happening, I’ve never been into Super Bowls

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Vandermeerr t1_iuaj18w wrote

The wissahickon trails are beautiful right now.

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BlackCatArmy99 t1_iuajsgg wrote

Giuseppe’s happy hour is excellent and no TV’s

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peaches-and-pickles t1_iuakm6w wrote

Went to R&D cocktail bar during the playoffs at prime time on a Saturday. It was easy to get a table and all the most stylish people in Philly were there not watching the game.

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BaronsDad t1_iuakqu3 wrote

Don’t quite get the question. With or without sports going on, there’s plenty of quiet places that are enjoyable in the city. Sissel exhibit at ICA right now is great and weird. Matisse exhibit at museum of art is great on weekdays in the mornings.

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spicysubu t1_iualg4j wrote

Where have you went to? Have went. Have went. Still can’t make it sound right.

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afdc92 t1_iuanzv3 wrote

Replying to CountryGuy123 (#323,534)

I’m a baseball fan, have been all my life. I’ve been loving watching the Phillies in the World Series runup. But I don’t enjoy watching the games in crowded restaurants or bars. It’s so loud you can’t hear yourself think, it’s often standing room only which sucks for hours on end, it’s crowded and you’re often jammed together with strangers, and depending on where you go the food isn’t the best and beer options are limited (and you often end up nursing a warm beer for a while). I have a much better time ordering a couple of pizzas and wings and having a few friends over. There’s cold beers in the fridge, it’s comfortable, it’s not loud, and you can actually chat and hear yourself during commercial breaks.

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BaronsDad t1_iuaovda wrote

Replying to Little_Noodles (#324,805)

I guess I don’t really notice a big difference walking around grocery stores or shops in the city on game day. Everything is so limited on hours (compared to pre Covid) that the people watching or at the games don’t really change anything

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CountryGuy123 t1_iuaui4k wrote

Replying to afdc92 (#324,700)

Totally makes sense. I often feel the same - There’s a difference between crowded and makes me feel claustrophobic. Thanks again, was curious from the way you put it.

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devwil t1_iuavwik wrote

Walnut Street Theatre has deeply discounted ticket prices for Rocky: The Musical during this upcoming week, with Phillies and Eagles games directly competing for attention. That sort of falls into this category maybe.

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JPro08 t1_iuaw7z7 wrote

I hear all the non-sports-watching brethren are gathering at the Furnace Party during games. Do attend.

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OopsIShardedAgain t1_iub54e7 wrote

A Philadelphian not interested in sports is not a Philadelphian.

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Maximum_Ad_4650 t1_iubzowt wrote

I do all my shopping during Phillies/Eagles games (especially Eagles- great for when it's extra crowded during the holidays). It's lovely.

I also like going to favorite hiking trails (I'm in Chester county so not really helpful for Philly dwellers unless you want to drive all the way out to the sticks to hike along the brandywine or something)

Honestly never thought about going to museums and stuff.. I might do the for the Barnes and see if it is less crowded but somehow I doubt it.

Also love going out to dinner/normally crowded bars during the Superbowl. Once went to Victory during the Superbowl and had the place to ourselves almost. I know I'm a heathen but I don't like sports or people 😅

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