Philadelphia, PA – Spring is buzzing early in Philadelphia’s fastest growing neighborhoods. Northern Liberties Business Improvement District announces the return of the 3rd Annual Northern Liberties Espresso Martini Bar Crawl on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11:00am to 4:00pm.
The event returns with the biggest line-up ever, with 20+ participating locations and dozens of $8, $10 and $12 specially priced espresso martinis. Bars and restaurants will compete for bragging rights for categories such as best classic, most creative and best of the day. Look for standards and spins on the classics, plus more out of the box options, ranging to cheese covered, garnish embellished and flavored espresso martinis. The 2026 line-up 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.
Select bars and restaurants will have coffee-infused food specials, as well as specials for St. Patrick’s Weekend. Retailers will offer caffeine-inspired surprises, like Espresso Coffee Shower Steamers at Ray’s Reusables, exclusive espresso martini-inspired ice cream at Milk Jawn and espresso martini sweets and treats at Madison K Cookies. There is no cost to attend the event, with drinks, food and retail specials pay-as-you-go. For more information, visit explorenorthernliberties.org/events/ Presented by Northern Liberties Business Improvement District and sponsor Aversa PR & Philly Publicist. Follow for menu updates and previews on Instagram at @NorthLiberties
“Northern Liberties is excited to host America’s largest Espresso Martini Crawl again this year – with our largest line-up of bars, restaurants and drink selections ever,” said Northern Liberties Business Improvement District Executive Director Sydney Rexroad. “This event was designed to showcase our District’s thriving and expert cocktail and brunch scene – and to kick-off outdoor brunch season in spring with the Espresso Martini Crawl and close out brunch season with our Bloody Mary Crawl in the fall.”
“We timed this to celebrate National Espresso Martini Day that weekend every year, and to coincide with everyone getting back outside for brunch but also St. Patrick’s Day Weekend. Each and every year we have thousands of people visit our District – and not just to raise a glass. This event is one of the biggest days of the year not only for our bars and restaurants, but also many of our retailers. We hope to see everyone out there – and we are manifesting that spring finally arrives just in time for us! Fingers crossed.”
Northern Liberties is one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in Philadelphia right now by the official numbers from the city and state – with thousands of new residents about to move in, around and near the District that is currently experiencing a construction boom. Within the District, the Northern Liberties Restaurant Row has grown to add dozens of new bars, restaurants, shops and service businesses over the last five years. Currently there are more than 10+ new businesses and grand openings in progress or about to happen in coming months.
While the Northern Liberties food scene and restaurants have garnered increased praise and attention, including nods from James Beard Foundation and Michelin, the neighborhood first was known for being the location of America’s first gastropub (Standard Tap) and for its expert beer, cocktail and bar scene. The District now celebrates and brings all this energy and buzz together for the country’s obsession with Espresso Martinis. Northern Liberties has several locations that have gone viral locally and nationally for their variations on the classic.
In honor of National Espresso Martini Day that weekend, and to celebrate the acclaimed Espresso Martinis of Northern Liberties Restaurant Row, the following participants will offer one or more specially priced Espresso Martinis and an espresso/coffee infused exclusive dish for Saturday, March 14th. Some offerings will be the tried and true favorites available on the menus each and every weekend, but many are also new and designed exclusively for this one-day event.
1) Amina
1102 Germantown Avenue
* Zaza Espresso Martini – $10 Amina is teaming up with Black-owned Edmond’s Honor Vanilla Bourbon, plus Coffee Liqueur, Vanilla Syrup, Espresso
* Perk Me Up Peanut – Peanut Butter Espresso Martini $10 Amina is teaming up with Black-owned Edmond’s Honor Vanilla Bourbon, Peanut Butter Coffee Liqueur and Espresso
* Not Your Average Bean – $10 Amina’s classic espresso martini
2) Bar1010
701 N 2nd St.
* Classic Espresso Martini – $10
* Parmigiana Espresso Martini – $12
* Salted Caramel Espresso Martini – $12
* NA Espresso Tini – $8
3) Bourbon & Branch
705 N. 2nd St.
TBD coming soon!
4) Cantina Dos Segundos
931 N. 2nd St.
* Dos Espresso Martini $12 Dano’s Dangerous Coffee Reposado Tequila, Paisano Coffee Liqueur, & Rival Brother’s Espresso garnished with the 3 beans
* Traditional Carajillo $10 Equal parts Licor 43 & Rival Brother’s Espresso garnished with a cinnamon stick
5) El Camino Real
1040 N. 2nd St.
* Classic Espresso-Tini $12 Pinnacle Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Cold Brew Espresso, Simple Syrup; add Chocolate, Hazelnut, Amaretto, Vanilla or Irish Cream for $2.00
* Mexi-Espresso-Tini $12 Hornitos Plata, Coffee Liqueur, Cold Brew Espresso, simple Syrup; Add Chocolate or Cinnamon for $2.00
* Chocolate Covered Strawberry-Tini $12 Pinnacle Vanilla Vodka, Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream, Chocolate Liqueur, Cold Brew Espresso, Strawberry syrup
* Frozen Hazelnut Espresso Martini $12 Pinnacle Vodka, Espresso Hazelnut Vodka, Cold Brew Espresso, Almond Milk
6) Jerry’s Bar
129 W. Laurel St.
* Orange Blossom Espresso Martini $10
* Cinnamon Toast Crunch Espresso Martini $12
* Original Espresso Martini $12
7) Newsroom Philly
1102 Germantown Avenue
* The Byline – Classic Espresso Martini $8
* White Column – White Chocolate Espresso Martini $12
* Dark Edition – Chocolate Orange Espresso Martini $12
* Night Desk – Hazelnut Espresso Martini $10
8) North 3rd
801 N 3rd St.
* North 3rd Classic Espresso Martini – Vanilla Vodka, Espresso, Borghetti Espresso Liqueur, Simple – $10; Add Licor 43 to make it a Carajillo – +2
9) North Bowl
909 N 2nd St.
Milk Jawn Cold Foam espresso Martini – House espresso martini topped with Milk Jawn double fold vanilla cold foam and a dusting of cocoa powder
10) One Shot Coffee
217 W. George * Shaken cold brew with house made Banana Bread Latte Cold Foam
* N/A
11) Ortliebs
847 N. 3rd
* Ortlieb’s Classic Espresso Martini served on the rocks with a cherry on top in a retro diner coffee cup $12
12) SET NoLibs
1030 N. 2nd St.
TBD coming soon!
13) Silk City
435 Spring Garden St
* Espress Ya” Self – $12 Espresso martini with vanilla vodka, Averna liqueur, vanilla syrup, chocolate bitters, cold brew
14) Standard Tap
901 N. 2nd St.
* Tap’s Classic Espresso Martini $12– vodka, coffee liquor, dark amaro, cold brew, egg white
* Thin Mint Espresso Martini $12 – vodka, peppermint mocha syrup, cold brew, egg white
15) The 700
700 N. 2nd
* Velvet Wakeup Call – A creamy and velvety texture combine with a perfect balance of bitter/sweet and a smooth, lingering finish to provide a pick-me-up with a touch of class. (Haku Vodka, Bailey’s Irish Cream, fresh espresso (2x), coffee liqueur, cream) $12
* Ol’ Smokey – A shot to the senses. We’ve swapped the vodka for Kentucky bourbon to give this espresso martini some real teeth. It’s smoky, caffeinated, and served with a spark of flamed orange. (Bourbon, fresh espresso (2x), coffee liqueur, orange bitters, garnished with flamed orange peel) $10
* Midnight Agave – A Mexican twist on a modern classic. Reposado tequila and fresh espresso with a touch of agave nectar, shaken until ice-cold with a thick, creamy head. It’s smoky, smooth, and exactly what you need when you want to mix things up. Served with coffee beans and a dehydrated orange wheel. (Reposado tequila, fresh espresso, coffee liqueur, agave nectar, pinch of salt) $10
* The Traditional – The ultimate liquid pick-me-up. A high-voltage blend of premium vodka, house-brewed espresso, and dark coffee liqueur, shaken vigorously to create a dense, velvety crema. Sharp, sophisticated, and finished with the traditional three-bean garnish for health, wealth, and happiness. (Haku Vodka, fresh espresso, coffee liqueur, simple syrup) $8
16) Urban Village Brewing Co.
1001 N 2nd St.
* Urban Classic Espresso Martini – $12
17) Yards Brewing
500 Spring Garden
* Frozen Espresso Love $12 – Frozen espresso cocktail with Love Stout
Espresso Martini fans are invited to vote for their favorite food and drink creations from the day and help crown one winning Expresso Martini for the day. Local media, influencers and dignitaries will also help select judges’ choice.
ESPRESSO INSPIRED SURPRISES – RETAIL, FOOD AND SPA
In addition to food and drink specials at the participating restaurants, look for retailers and other businesses to also offer specials and caffeine-filled tie-ins, including:
18) Madison K Cookies
800 N. 2nd Street
* The cutest Espresso martini themed cookies, plus cupcakes and chocolate chip cookies with a coffee espresso flavor twist, plus treats for St. Patrick’s Day
19) Milk Jawn
946 N. 2nd Street
* Exclusive homemade Espresso Martini-inspired ice cream for this event! Deep roasted espresso ice cream meets Kahlua in a silky swirl kissed with chocolate, caramel and vanilla
20) Ray’s Reusables
935 N. 2nd Street
* A complimentary “Espresso Martini” scented shower steamer for the first 50 people; espresso and coffee exclusives this day will include the Espresso Martini Shower Steamer, limited batch of Espresso Martini scened bar soap and Espresso Martini Body Scrub while supplies last
21) Ends Hair Design
* Glam-inspired beauty experience for Espresso Martini goers. Guests can enjoy exclusive event-only specials, enter giveaway, and receive surprise perks for crawl participants.
22) The C-Room Nails and Spa
712 N 2nd Street
Make your appointment now by calling (267) 910-6666 or stop in for walk-in service for a coffee-infused pampering with manicures and pedicures – in themes like Bamboo and Charcoal Americano, Milk and Honey Latte, Milk and Almond Caffe Mocha, and Mint and Coffee Espresso. Each treatment use the new spa’s state of the art luxury spa – and features real authentic coffee and grounds in everything from the foot scrub to the mask to the lotion.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Look for other retail events and specials to be added to the Northern Liberties website as the event approaches. For more about this event and all other happenings in Northern Liberties, visit explorenorthernliberties dot org and follow @northliberties on social media.
NEXT UP
Save the date for the first EVER Northern Liberties Spring Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2026 on N. 3rd Street, details are coming soon.
ABOUT NORTHERN LIBERTIES BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Northern Liberties Business Improvement District was formed in 2018 to provide supplements to the municipal services of the City of Philadelphia; maintain a safe, clean and vibrant commercial district for the benefit of the residents, users, and owners within the district, and to citizens of Philadelphia and the region; to create opportunities for the business and residential communities to come together to make improvements to the district; and develop and implement programs and services that ensure that Northern Liberties continues to be a desirable place to live, work, shop, invest and visit. For more information, see explorenorthernliberties.org.