Philadelphia bars honor Pope's visit with crazy specials on booze
Philadelphia bars and restaurants are preparing for Pope Francis’ arrival the only way they know how: by seeing who can offer the tackiest deal or special during his visit to attend the 2015 World Meeting of Families.
Establishments are advertising their offerings on social media using the #OpeninPHL hashtag. Ostensibly, the hashtag is supposed to be used to let residents know which local eateries are going to brave the crowds and stay open through the Pope’s visit.
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In practice, many restaurants are using it to announce their Pope-themed specials:
Bars are even more excited, as website DrinkPhilly found more than 11 bars offering pope-related drink specials this weekend. Highlights include the “Pope Up Beer Garden” at the aptly-named The Bishop’s Collar and “Popeapalooza” at Morgan’s Pier.
Some other interesting drink specials include Popetinis:
And “Holy Water Shots” (actually just tequila):
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Not every business advertising a Pope deal is a bar or restaurant.
I don’t think the pope’s much of a bowler. He’s more of a soccer guy.