Bar in Philadelphia, United States
Sassafras
100Pearl PointsOld City anchor

About Sassafras
Sassafras is worth considering for an easy Old City drink when atmosphere and flexibility matter more than a chef-led meal or documented wine program. It is a stronger fit for dates and small catch-ups than for groups or destination dining. Wine-focused readers should cross-shop Le Caveau before committing.
Sassafras in Philadelphia has a direct verified profile: casual dress and late operating hours. It is open until 2 AM every day, with 4 PM openings on Monday and Tuesday and 12 PM openings Wednesday through Sunday. Because no verified cuisine, chef, menu format, price point, awards, seating details, or service specifics are available here, the safest way to evaluate it is as a flexible Philadelphia stop whose confirmed strength is its schedule.
Choose it when late hours and a casual dress code fit the plan
The practical read is simple: Sassafras is useful when you need a Philadelphia venue with a casual dress code and a late closing time. It opens at 4 PM on Monday and Tuesday, and at 12 PM from Wednesday through Sunday, then runs until 2 AM each day. That makes it easier to consider for plans that may start later or continue after an earlier stop.
What is not verified is just as important. This guide cannot confirm a specific cuisine, signature dishes, chef, price range, awards, seating capacity, private-room setup, takeout, delivery, or allergy accommodations. If those details matter to the occasion, confirm them directly before making plans.
The decision: use it as a flexible Philadelphia option
Go when the confirmed basics match what you need: Philadelphia, casual dress, and hours that extend to 2 AM daily. For Monday and Tuesday, plan around the 4 PM opening. From Wednesday through Sunday, the verified opening time is 12 PM. Those hours make Sassafras easier to fit into a loose itinerary than a venue with a narrower schedule.
Because the available verified data is limited, do not build the plan around unconfirmed assumptions about food, drinks, atmosphere, reservations, or group capacity. Readers building a wider Philadelphia plan should also use our full Philadelphia bars guide, our full Philadelphia restaurants guide, and our full Philadelphia hotels guide to decide how Sassafras fits into the night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sassafras good for a date?
Sassafras may work for a casual Philadelphia plan if the verified hours and casual dress code fit what you need. Specific details about atmosphere, seating, or service style are not verified here, so confirm directly if those are important.
What's the best time to go to Sassafras?
Use the verified hours to plan: Sassafras opens at 4 PM on Monday and Tuesday, and at 12 PM from Wednesday through Sunday. It closes at 2 AM every day.
Is Sassafras good for groups?
Group suitability is not verified here. The confirmed details are its Philadelphia location, casual dress code, and daily 2 AM closing time; confirm capacity or reservation needs directly before planning a group visit.
Is the food good at Sassafras?
No verified cuisine, menu, signature dishes, or price details are available here. If food is central to the visit, check current information directly with Sassafras before going.
What's the crowd like at Sassafras?
The crowd and atmosphere are not verified here. The reliable planning details are the casual dress code and the hours: 4 PM–2 AM Monday and Tuesday, and 12 PM–2 AM Wednesday through Sunday.
Is Sassafras open late?
Yes. Sassafras is open until 2 AM every day in Philadelphia.
Location
48 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Philadelphia, United States
Compare Sassafras
| Venue | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Sassafras | Easy |
| 48 Record Bar | Unknown |
| The Bourse Food Hall | Unknown |
| Sakana Omakase Sushi | Unknown |
| EMei 峨嵋 | Unknown |
| Le Caveau | Unknown |
How Sassafras compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.
Also Consider
- 48 Record Bar, Notable alternative
- The Bourse Food Hall, Notable alternative
- Sakana Omakase Sushi, Notable alternative
- EMei 峨嵋, Notable alternative
- Le Caveau, Notable alternative
How Sassafras compares in Philadelphia
Choose Sassafras when the brief is a flexible Old City bar stop with low planning pressure. 48 Record Bar is the better choice if the night needs a more defined music-led identity, while Sassafras is easier to slot into a loose drinks plan. For a wine-specific night, Le Caveau is the stronger comparison because it reads more clearly as a wine destination.
The Bourse Food Hall is better for casual groups that need choice and flexibility, especially when everyone wants something different. Sassafras is more useful for a smaller party that wants a bar room rather than a food-hall setup. If dinner is the priority, EMei 峨嵋 gives the plan more structure and a clearer food reason to go.
Sakana Omakase Sushi sits in a different lane: book that when the format itself is the event. Sassafras is the easier, lower-commitment option when the night is about drinks, conversation, and staying mobile in Philadelphia rather than locking into a full meal.
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