CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
We're in hibernation
Our rooftop is open April-October for cold drinks, great food, and an amazing view. We’ll reopen April 13th, 2023. Save the date!
36 BIPOC-owned
businesses put on programming
$351,438
in revenue generated for Bok Bar partners
39 women-owned
businesses put on programming
110 hours
of live music on the roof
74,442 guests
visited us this summer
$12.45 / hour
minimum paid to all staff
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APRIL
Samar Lazzari brought us plant-forward dishes with intentionally sourced ingredients that reflect the Arab American diaspora.
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MAY
Kiki Aranita of Poi Dog and Ari Miller of Frizwit revived Philly’s favorite Hawaii food truck (RIP) alongside Philly favorites made with all PA ingredients.
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JUNE
Kalaya Thai Kitchen served us authentic dishes from Chef Nok’s family recipes. We got a taste of their menu plus some Bok Bar only specials.
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JULY
The Puyero team really brought a piece of their home to us. Classic Venezuelan arepas, tequeños, empanadas and most important- great vibes.
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AUGUST
With Everybody Eats, each member of their team brought something different to the table, making their impact (& menu) that much stronger.
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SEPTEMBER
Tabachoy served light hearted, heavy-bellied Filipino cuisine. The people asked and they delivered: Curry Bird sandos, Sinigang wings, Ube soft serve & more.
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OCTOBER
Chef Khy & her project Rooted Sole emphasized seasonal ingredients perfect for fall, all while empowering and employing queer BIPOC.
All the Activities
Not to brag, but we think our space is pretty awesome — which is why we want to share it with our community as much as we can. Our 2022 programming consisted of different DJs and live music every weekend, tons of rooftop yoga with KG Strong, creative workshops, panel discussions, and monthly opportunities to shake it with Brittany Lynn and her Drag Mafia or free Salsa lessons with DJ Big George. Here’s a few highlights!
Baby Wordplay
Batala Philly
LIVE: Lynda
Collage Quilting
Grid Alive
DJ low iron
Drag Brunch
Boktoberfest
We want to hear from you
Have any ideas for events, programming, or food you’d like to see at Bok Bar? Submit them below!
Get some answers
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Bok Bar is an all-outdoor rooftop bar, so once the temperatures drop, we go into hibernation. We’ll re-open on April 13th, 2023! Save the date here.
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Our neighbor up here on the 8th floor, Irwin’s, is an incredible modern Sicilian restaurant. Don’t believe us? They were recently named on the top 10 best new restaurants in America by Bon Appetit. More info & reservations can be found here!
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Bok Bar is located on top of the wild and wonderful world of Bok, an old vocational school turned creative workspace. Former classrooms have been repurposed into studios inhabited by artists, makers, nonprofits, and small businesses. The public spaces in the building include a coffee shop, bakery, two restaurants, and more. Click here to plan your visit!
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Heck yeah! You can purchase one here.
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Find us at 800 Mifflin Street, Philadelphia PA 19148.
You can make the trek many ways:
🚶🏽Walk! We recommend walking through East Passyunk on your way. There are lots of wonderful places nearby.
🚲 Bike! We have bike parking at 9th and Mifflin as well as an Indego station on Mifflin Street (near 8th Street).
🚆 Take the subway! We’re about a 10 minute walk from the Tasker-Morris stop on the Broad Street Line.
🚍 Ride the bus! Routes 45, 47, 47M, and 79 all get you within 100 feet of the entrance.
🚖 Rideshare! We have a designated drop off lane right in front of the entrance.
🚘 Drive (but only if you must). South Philly parking is tricky, so we don’t recommend coming by car. Be sure to allot some time to find street parking.
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Yes, we have an ADA entrance on Mifflin Street a bit closer to 9th Street. Once inside, the route to the roof is by elevator.
The Good Old ‘Gram
