Philly's Latest "IT" Bar

If there were ever a section of Philadelphia more repulsive to those that seek a good time with the company of reasonable and sensible people, it would not be found in and around the Rittenhouse Square. The RS area is often filled to the overflow with popped collared lackeys and their ex-cheerleader companions. All in all, it is a travesty. Shallow, vacuous, substanceless and utterly tasteless. I would dare to say that it is a holocaust of good taste and even better sense.

For many, the idea of fast cars and expensive attire mean the world, I would disagree. Give me soul, funk and a bit of charm any day.

At the request of a friend, I journeyed to the latest bar to open in the area. There was a fair bit of reticence and reluctance but now I'm getting ahead of myself.

One must understand that the bar in question is located next to the infamous Irish Pub, situated at 20th and Walnut. As far as I'm concerned, the Irish Pub is equivalent to Satan's taint. Its a hellish place where you find yourself between dicks and assholes.

Yet, the Rum-Bar is a refreshing change of pace. Located next to a symbol of faux Irishness and a soulless monument to shameless stereotyping is a clean, crisp and metropolitan take on the island lounge. The owner Adam has a fantastic liquor selection and for the typical after work well drink, very affordable prices. It is a combination of continentalist design and Bahamian relaxation.

Given its prime location, great service and uber-affordable pricing I truly believe that for the down town drinker, or the late night office worker, it is the new IT bar of Philly.

Within the next few weeks, said bar should be in full swing (it opened not more than a week ago and is already garnering quite the customer base ). If the clientele is anything like the decorum, then you are sure to find a combination of the beautiful, the exotic and the delightful.

May they have many more weekends of bacchanalian delight.