For over nineteen years, National Mechanics has stood as an enduring presence in the heart of Old City. Constructed in 1837 by the renowned architect William Strickland, our establishment occupies a historic building that has served as one of Philadelphia's beloved bars and restaurants. The timeless allure of National Mechanics reflects the essence of Old City itself – a harmonious blend of classic charm and contemporary functionality.
Lunch, Dinner, Happy hour, Weekend Brunch & More....Come see us!
Calling all trivia champs! Quizzo Wednesdays hosted by the Philly Quizzo starts at 8pm sharp, time to show off your smarts! Tag your squad & get ready to play - who’s in!?
MEMBERS ONLY: A Retro Dance Experience
Step into a night of pure nostalgia with MEMBERS ONLY — a retro dance party celebrating the best of 80’s + 90’s Dance, New Wave, Alternative, Classic Industrial, Electronic & more. Get ready to move to the sounds of Prince, The Cure, NIN, Madonna, New Order, Bowie, Deee-Lite, Kraftwerk, Fischerspooner, and so many more iconic artists.
This Month’s we...ASCEND THE STAIRCASE
You asked, we listened. For one night only, we’re taking over the ORIGINAL Revival dance floor inside National Mechanics! This isn’t an official reunion, but a tribute to the legendary alternative dance club that once lived in these very walls. The spirit of Revival lives on in the music, the memories, and the people who keep the scene alive.
Whether you were there the first time around or just love the era, join us to kick off the holiday weekend on one of the most storied dance floors in Philly.
Cover: $5 before 11pm / $10 after
Credit cards & Venmo accepted at the door.
Every Friday
The weekend starts HERE!
DJ Purr spinning the hottest beats with non-stop vibes from 10pm till 2am! Grab your crew, sip on something good, and let’s turn up the energy - see you Friday!
Every Saturday
Round up your crew & come hang with us, every Saturdaze...It's an an epic dance party filled with EDM bangers, classic jams, hip-hop vibes, emo anthems, all your favorite sing-alongs & more...
Meet us on the dancefloor, each & every Saturday night!
NO COVER // 21+ only with ID
Every Monday
Mondays mean one thing: The Nationals.
Hosted by the fabulous Yari & Jenny Henny, this open mic showcase features 10 performers of any style and any level.
The crowd picks the winner, who walks away with a $100 prize.
NO COVER, doors open at 8PM.
Want to get on stage? Message @henn_house_events to sign up!
Every Tuesday
Now EVERY Tuesday!
What's your go to karaoke jam? Come sing your favorite tunes!
Hosted by Yari & The Henn House Events from 8pm-12am
Every Wednesday
Calling all trivia champs! Quizzo Wednesdays hosted by the Philly Quizzo starts at 8pm sharp, time to show off your smarts! Tag your squad & get ready to play - who’s in!?
Love the vibes of this place. It's in an old church and has some funky decor. Bartenders were super friendly and knowledgeable. I ordered a beer on tap based on the name. The bartender explained it was a sour and gave me a taste before buying a full pour...
My husband and I came to National Mechanics for brunch in 2014 and loved it so much we brought our boys back for dinner in 2023. What a privilege, to eat at a great place and then share the experience with loved ones nearly a decade later...
Delicious food! They have a great selection on their menu. They have appetizers large pretzel with cheese, nachos with lots of toppings, wings etc. I liked that they offer both a brunch and lunch menu...
Really enjoyed the big pretzel and the drinks were great too! Seemed there was only one waitress, but she still did a great job. I really liked the vibe of the bar and it's in a great location. I would definitely return if I'm back in Philly!
Food here is top notch. I don't what they do to the bread but it's the best I've had in a while. Ordered the chicken sandwich and burger melt and both were great. The fries that came with both were absolutely delicious.
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