A CONTEMPORARY OYSTER SALOON THAT PAYS HOMAGE TO THE ORIGINAL
TRADITION The Olde Bar, located in Philadelphia’s landmark Old
Original Bookbinder’s, is a contemporary oyster bar and cocktail
lounge steeped in the city’s nautical and culinary traditions.
Serving oysters on the half shell, alongside a smart menu of modern
reimaginings of traditional bar snacks and a comprehensive cocktail
and spirit list
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, The Olde Bar is at once a tribute to the city’s storied past and
an updated version of one of our most beloved dining spaces. We’re
paying homage to the original traditions that made Bookbinder’s a
landmark in Philadelphia. It’s an important responsibility to live
up to the history of the building and the expectations for the
space. We’re going to do our best to recreate the nostalgia of that
place and time, but with our own spin. – Chef Jose Garces