If you are looking for a place to sit at a bar after a busy day and enjoy small talk with nice people without fears of awkwardness, these Philadelphia spots will have you covered, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine.

Meetinghouse in Kensington was created around the philosophy that a good neighborhood bar is the best place to meet both old friends and make new ones. It has a simple, but well-executed menu and a small selection of beers so you can choose quickly and focus on the people you are gathering with.

Tattooed Moms in Queen Village has been a popular hangout for the city’s artists and alternative scenes for two decades. It is known for attracting a fun crowd of open-minded people who provide plenty of opportunities to strike up a conversation.

Johnny Brenda’s in Fishtown can get a bit crowded, but it also offers great music, a pool table, and lots of shareable snacks and small plates.

At Fountain Porter in East Passyunk you are guaranteed to find at least one person at the bar whenever you go there. There is also a TV that helps with any lulls in the conversation.

Read more about the best spots in Philly to sit at the bar and be social in Philadelphia Magazine.

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