National Mechanics

National Mechanics At this darkly stylish indie bar, housed in a former bank building, the crowd is hip, the craft beers Come in and check us out!
(1977)

Built by famed architect William Strickland in 1837 the National Mechanics Building has seen banks, churches, clubs, bars and fires pass between its walls, and it’s still standing. This beautiful building, as much a part of Philadelphia history as any tourist attraction, now houses Philadelphia’s favorite bar and restaurant. The gothic, yet warm old world feel combined with refreshing attitudes ma

ke National Mechanics similar to Old City itself; a fresh mix of old world form and new world function. The peculiar name for our establishment stems from the building's original incarnation in 1837 as Mechanics National Bank. In fact, as the building was built before the invention of the camera, the earliest picture of the bank was in 1901, when the building featured a particularly snazzy sign reading "MECHANIC$ NATIONAL BANK." Unfortunately, the sign is no longer with us, but the spirit of the craft still is. Our décor is an allusion to all things mechanical from our homemade lighting fixtures to the strange devices running throughout the space to our uniquely designed bathrooms. All of these elements combined with a laid back and off kilter philosophy make this bar what it is. A place designed with real folks in mind and molded by time, our hands and the hands of many before us.

Midweek boredom? Not HERE! 😎 Trivia starts at 8pm with Whiz Wit Trivia - round up your smarty crew & let's PLAY! 🧠🍻Weds...
06/03/2026

Midweek boredom? Not HERE! 😎 Trivia starts at 8pm with Whiz Wit Trivia - round up your smarty crew & let's PLAY! 🧠🍻

Weds | 4 Rounds | General Trivia | Win NM Gift Cards | FREE to Play

Kick off Pride Month with us tonight! Late Nite Karaoke hosted by your favorite diva, Yari Áte, kick off at 8pm... 🎤🎶Th...
06/02/2026

Kick off Pride Month with us tonight! Late Nite Karaoke hosted by your favorite diva, Yari Áte, kick off at 8pm... 🎤🎶

This week's theme: LOUD! Grab your besties, pick your favorite anthem & turn the volume all the way up...We want ALL the BIG vocals & BIG energy - Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🎉

Kick off Pride Month 2026 with us TONIGHT at The Nationals! 🤩 Your favorite fabulous hosts, Yari & Jenny Henny are READY...
06/01/2026

Kick off Pride Month 2026 with us TONIGHT at The Nationals! 🤩 Your favorite fabulous hosts, Yari & Jenny Henny are READY to get the party STARTED! 🎉👏

10 performers. ALL styles. ALL skill levels. You CHEER, they WIN. No cover, Doors at 8pm. Pull up & be part of the FUN - Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

Who's ready for a Bloody? 👏 Sunday. Sunny. 4 Bloody Marys. All made with our signature mix! 🍅😉The National Mary. The Ita...
05/31/2026

Who's ready for a Bloody? 👏 Sunday. Sunny. 4 Bloody Marys. All made with our signature mix! 🍅😉

The National Mary. The Italian Stallion. Maria, Maria. The Bloody Bull...Something for everyone - served till 3:30, stop in & CHEERS!

Menu: www.nationalmechanics.com/brunch

Yes we have eggs but....have you seen our salads? 🥗👀 Brunch, every Sat & Sun, 10am–3:30pm - c'mon, just look at 'em! 😍
05/30/2026

Yes we have eggs but....have you seen our salads? 🥗👀 Brunch, every Sat & Sun, 10am–3:30pm - c'mon, just look at 'em! 😍

Your plans this weekend MUST include Natty Macs! 🙌 $5 draft cocktail, $5 select draft & $7 wells ALL weekend - Late Nite...
05/29/2026

Your plans this weekend MUST include Natty Macs! 🙌 $5 draft cocktail, $5 select draft & $7 wells ALL weekend - Late Nite HH: Fri & Sat 9p–11p | Sun 8p–10p...Don't make us drink alone... 😏🍻👏

Dolly would. Ozzy would. So why wouldn't you?! 🤠🎸 Late Nite Karaoke at 8pm with Yari + Henn House Events....This Week's ...
05/26/2026

Dolly would. Ozzy would. So why wouldn't you?! 🤠🎸 Late Nite Karaoke at 8pm with Yari + Henn House Events....

This Week's Theme: A Lil' Bit Country, A Lil' Bit Rock & Roll! 🎉 Cowboy hat OR leather jacket - or both, we don't judge! Yee-haw meets let's ROCK and TBH, It WORKS...Let's SING! 🗣️👏

Hiya Friends! 👋 Natty Macs is off duty for Memorial Day, which means no Nationals tonight, sorry! Come see us tomorrow f...
05/25/2026

Hiya Friends! 👋 Natty Macs is off duty for Memorial Day, which means no Nationals tonight, sorry!

Come see us tomorrow for lunch, dinner & Tuesday Late Nite Karaoke 🎤 Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

PSA: You have the day off tomorrow... 👀 Come thru for Natty Macs Sunday Late Nite HH from 8pm–10pm tonight! $5 draft coc...
05/24/2026

PSA: You have the day off tomorrow... 👀 Come thru for Natty Macs Sunday Late Nite HH from 8pm–10pm tonight!

$5 draft cocktails | $5 select drafts | $7 wells...CHEERS! 🍻🙃

Is your love language a table full of appetizers? Ours too! 🥰💯 Check out ALL the yummy stuff & tag someone you'd share t...
05/22/2026

Is your love language a table full of appetizers? Ours too! 🥰💯

Check out ALL the yummy stuff & tag someone you'd share this whole table with... 👏🥨🍟👇 📸: Aiden Scott Creative

Your Wednesday night plans just got a whole lot smarter... 🧠👏 Pub Trivia at 8pm with Whiz Wit Trivia - no studying requ...
05/20/2026

Your Wednesday night plans just got a whole lot smarter... 🧠👏 Pub Trivia at 8pm with Whiz Wit Trivia - no studying required! 😏🍺

Weds | 4 rounds | General trivia | Win NM Gift Cards | FREE to play!

Let's cool off, turn up & make some totally questionable karaoke decisions... 🎉👏 Late Nite Karaoke at 8pm with Yari + ...
05/19/2026

Let's cool off, turn up & make some totally questionable karaoke decisions... 🎉👏 Late Nite Karaoke at 8pm with Yari + Henn House Events - try the theme or stick to your faves... 🎤

This Week’s Theme: NSFW! 😏 Sing the songs that are a lil spicy, a lil chaotic but impossible not to belt out...let's see what u got! 🗣️

We wanna see you at The Nationals tonight! 🙌 And so do your fabulous hosts, Yari & Jenny Henny - bringing community, cre...
05/18/2026

We wanna see you at The Nationals tonight! 🙌 And so do your fabulous hosts, Yari & Jenny Henny - bringing community, creativity, and vibes ALL night! 🎉👏

10 performers. ALL styles. ALL skill levels. You cheer LOUD, they WIN. No cover, Doors at 8pm -pull up and be part of the FUN! 🤩🌈

Our Guac toast said... "I'm the main character" and honestly? We agree. 🥑😏 Piled HIGH and not apologizing for it...Brunc...
05/17/2026

Our Guac toast said... "I'm the main character" and honestly? We agree. 🥑😏 Piled HIGH and not apologizing for it...

Brunch served 10am–3:30pm + brunch cocktails? ALWAYS! 👏

📜MENU: www.nationalmechanics.com/brunch

Oh hey, come sip with us! 😉 Think a classic French 75, a smooth Vesper Martini, or maybe keep it spicy with a Jalapeño M...
05/15/2026

Oh hey, come sip with us! 😉 Think a classic French 75, a smooth Vesper Martini, or maybe keep it spicy with a Jalapeño Margarita…

Just pick your vibe & we’ll serve it up, just right - CHEERS! 🥂

📸: Aiden Scott Creative

The people have spoken, and apparently they have excellent taste...Natty Mac's is officially an OpenTable Diners' Choice...
05/14/2026

The people have spoken, and apparently they have excellent taste...

Natty Mac's is officially an OpenTable Diners' Choice 2026 Winner - voted by the real critics: YOU - thanks so much! 👏

Haven't been yet? Let's just say we won for a reason... (spoiler alert: yummy food, killer drink & beer selection, and a rockstar staff - YAY us!) 🍻

You like trivia? You like beer? You like good eats? Yeah, we thought so! 😏 Come kick it at Natty Macs - Trivia at 8pm w...
05/13/2026

You like trivia? You like beer? You like good eats? Yeah, we thought so! 😏 Come kick it at Natty Macs - Trivia at 8pm w/ Whiz Wit Trivia

4 rounds | General trivia | Win NM Gift Cards | FREE to play...Come for the FUN, stay for the “I knew that!!” energy...CHEERS! 🧠🍻

Nationals is tonight & if you're not here… bestie, we need to talk! 👀The fabulous Yari & Jenny Henny are your hosts for ...
05/11/2026

Nationals is tonight & if you're not here… bestie, we need to talk! 👀

The fabulous Yari & Jenny Henny are your hosts for the evening... Think community, creativity & pure unfiltered joy. A room you'll be wishing you were in, soooo… DON'T MISS IT! 🎉

10 performers. ALL styles. ALL skill levels. You cheer LOUD, they WIN. No cover. Doors at 8pm - see you HERE! 🤩🌈

Moms deserve the WORLD, let's start with brunch... 🌸🥂 Get her to Natty Macs ASAP! Cocktails flowin', food is fire, and t...
05/10/2026

Moms deserve the WORLD, let's start with brunch... 🌸🥂

Get her to Natty Macs ASAP! Cocktails flowin', food is fire, and the only thing she has to do today is show up & be celebrated...Served till 3:30pm 👏💕 Happy Mother's Day to the real MVPs, CHEERS!

Menu: www.nationalmechanics.com/brunch

TBH, you should just come thru! 😎 The sports. The eats. The pours. The dancing. 👏Philly Sports ALL day + Late Nite HH 9p...
05/09/2026

TBH, you should just come thru! 😎 The sports. The eats. The pours. The dancing. 👏Philly Sports ALL day + Late Nite HH 9pm-11pm ($5 Drafts, $5 Cocktails, $7 Wells) + La Discoteka at 10pm...

Saturdays at Natty Macs aren't a vibe - they're THE vibe, cheers! 🍻

We've got dinner, start to finish...starter, salad, entrée + dessert. It's Friday & you've earned every single bite...No...
05/08/2026

We've got dinner, start to finish...starter, salad, entrée + dessert. It's Friday & you've earned every single bite...Now come & GET it! 😋

+ Phils at 6:40pm ⚾ Sixers at 7pm 🏀 Late Nite HH 9pm-11pm ($5 draft cocktail, $5 select draft, $7 wells) 🍹La Discoteka 10pm 🪩

📸: Batter Fried Pickled Green Beans, Classic Caesar, Classic Lasagna, Just Some Ice Cream - snapped by Aiden Scott Creative

Wednesdays at Natty Macs...Time to find out who's the smartest one in the crew + BEER! 🧠😏 Trivia 8pm w/ ...4 rounds | Ge...
05/06/2026

Wednesdays at Natty Macs...Time to find out who's the smartest one in the crew + BEER! 🧠😏 Trivia 8pm w/ ...

4 rounds | General trivia | Win NM Gift Cards | FREE to play | Host: Maddie Cooper | Sixers 6pm + Phillies 6:40pm...CHEERS! 🍻🎉

Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🎉👏 Late Nite Karaoke at 8pm with Yari + Henn House Events - try the theme or stick to your faves.....
05/05/2026

Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🎉👏 Late Nite Karaoke at 8pm with Yari + Henn House Events - try the theme or stick to your faves... 🎤

This Week’s Theme: AAPI + LATIN VIBES! In honor of Cinco de Mayo & AAPI Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the songs that cross cultures - Latin heat to AAPI icons...TIme for a lil' FIESTA! 🎊🗣

Make your way over to The Nationals tonight! 👏 Your fabulous hosts, Yari & Jenny Henny ALWAYS bring ALL the vibes & ALL ...
05/04/2026

Make your way over to The Nationals tonight! 👏 Your fabulous hosts, Yari & Jenny Henny ALWAYS bring ALL the vibes & ALL the good energy your Monday needs... ✨💫

10 performers. ALL styles. ALL skill levels. You cheer LOUD, they WIN. No cover, Doors at 8pm...Come have fun with us! 🌈🎉

Sooo… we've been busy at Natty Macs & things are happenin'! 👀 Our upstairs space will be reopening soon, new daily food ...
05/03/2026

Sooo… we've been busy at Natty Macs & things are happenin'! 👀

Our upstairs space will be reopening soon, new daily food specials are coming, your chance to WIN a late nite open bar is making its return + we may have a few other surprises up our sleeve...🤫

Keep an eye on our socials & site for ALL the deets - in the meantime, feast your eyes on a few fresh food shots from Aiden Scott Creative 📸 😍 Cheers, yum & ALL the things friends! 🥂

*Pictured: Loaded Nachos. Apple Turnovers. SmashBurger. Shrimp + Arugula Salad

Address

22 S 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA
19106

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 12am
Tuesday 12pm - 12am
Wednesday 12pm - 12am
Thursday 12pm - 2am
Friday 12pm - 2am
Saturday 10am - 2am
Sunday 10am - 12am

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