Shake, Sip & Stroll: Philadelphia’s Espresso Martini Bar Crawl Returns to Northern Liberties

Philly, your Saturday just got a whole lot more caffeinated. ☕🍸

Courtesy of Northern Liberties Business Improvement District

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The 3rd Annual Northern Liberties Espresso Martini Bar Crawl is back on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — and this year’s lineup is the biggest yet, with 20+ participating bars, restaurants, retailers, and cafes serving up specially priced coffee-infused cocktails at $8, $10, and $12. Free to enter and totally pay-as-you-go, this is the kind of afternoon that practically plans itself.

Now in its third year, the crawl has become one of Northern Liberties’ biggest seasonal celebrations, drawing an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 people in a single day — and we can absolutely see why. Whether you’re a ride-or-die classic espresso martini loyalist or the type who’s down to try something topped with Parmigiano (yes, really), this crawl has something for every kind of cocktail adventurer.

What to Expect

Look for everything from neighborhood favorites to twists on a classic, modern interpretations, cheese-topped creations, espresso martini flights, and everything in between. Bars and restaurants will go head-to-head competing for bragging rights in categories like Best Classic, Most Creative, and Best of the Day — and you get to help decide the winner.

This year’s lineup includes Amina, Bar1010, Bourbon and Branch, Cantina Dos Segundos, El Camino Real, Jerry’s Bar, Newsroom Philly, North 3rd, North Bowl, One Shot Coffee, Ortliebs, SET NoLibs, Silk City, Standard Tap, The 700, Urban Village, and Yards Brewing. That’s a lot of ground to cover — and we’re here for every single stop.

Beyond the Bar

The fun doesn’t stop at cocktails. Milk Jawn will debut an exclusive espresso martini-inspired ice cream swirled with chocolate, caramel, and vanilla, while Madison K Cookies rolls out espresso martini-themed treats and festive St. Patrick’s sweets. For something a little more luxurious, Ends Hair Design and The C-Room Nails and Spa are leaning into coffee-infused beauty treatments — from latte-inspired manicures to espresso-ground scrubs. Only in Philly, darling. 💅

The Details

Saturday, March 14, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Northern Liberties, Philadelphia Free to attend | Drinks & food are pay-as-you-go explorenorthernliberties.org

This crawl is the perfect excuse to grab your girls, explore one of Philly’s fastest-growing neighborhoods, and sip your way into spring.