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    Stratus Lounge

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    170 reviews
    #378 of 4,104 Restaurants in Philadelphia
    $$ - $$$, American, Bar
    433 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
    +1 215-925-2889
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    4.0 170 reviews
    #378 of 4,104 Restaurants in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Certificate of Excellence2015, 2018 Winner
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    Location and contact

    433 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
    0.1 miles from Liberty Bell Center

    Menu

    Still Mint To Be
    Grey Goose vodka, raspberries, rooibos tea, lemon & mint
    Baked Bellini
    Ketel One vodka, roasted sweet potato cordial, prosecco, cinnamon-sugar
    The Grand Bucharest
    Jack​ Daniel’s rye whiskey, Aperol, grapefruit, blueberries, rosemary
    NO S'more Parties In La
    Graham infused Basil Hayden’s bourbon, toasted marshmallow syrup, chocolate bitters
    Jiji's Tea
    Suntory Toki, jasmine tea, ginger, honey, lemon, served hot
    Mercury's In Retrograde
    Casa Noble Blanco, mango, lime, agave, Malbec
    Limit (1) Per Customer
    Singani63, Hangar 1 vodka, Lillet Blanc, Liquore Strega, black pepper
    DRAFT COCKTAILS​
    Stratus Old Fashioned
    Maker's Mark, demerara, angostura bitters
    Un Poco Loco
    Blanco tequila, lime, mint, sugar, soda
    It Changes
    WINE​
    Red Owl Cabernet
    Uppercut Cabernet
    Hangtime Pinot Noir
    Unparalleled Tempranillo
    Conquista Malbec
    Dark Horse Chardonnay
    SA. Prum Riesling
    Clifford Bay Sauvignon Blanc
    Blanc Le Rime Pinot Grigio
    La Marca Prosecco
    BEER​
    Yard’s Pale Ale
    SlyFox Pikeland Pilsner
    Victory HopDevil IPA
    Troegs Perpetual IPA
    Yuengling Lager
    St. Benjamin Wilt or Wit Out
    Miller High Life
    Modelo Especial
    Bud Light
    Lagunitas IPA
    SNACKS​
    Tuna Crudo
    Radish, finger limes, piquillo pepper, yuzu aioli
    Burrata
    Cucumber, smoked salmon, trout roe, dill, celery salt
    Truffle Fries
    Trio of house made aioli
    Scallop Ceviche
    Tomato, cilantro, red onion, French radish, lime, crispy tortilla
    Beets
    Baby carrot, endive, strawberry, goat cheese fondue, pumpernickel, mustard vinaigrette
    Drunken Plum
    Ricotta, coriander, baby arugula
    Pork Rillete
    Cornichons,​ pickled red onion
    Crab
    Avocado, pineapple, pomegranate, queso fresco, everything spice, micro cilantro
    Caprese
    Jersey baby tomato, smoked mozzarella, torn basil, balsamic reduction
    Charcuterie
    Chefs selection of cured meats, egg, gruyere
    DESSERT​
    Strawberry Shortcake
    Amaretto soaked jocande, vanilla sweet cream, strawberries, salted almond brittle
    Hand Rolled Chocolate Cake Truffles
    Milk chocolate ganache
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    About
    Stratus Rooftop Lounge is nestled above Red Owl Tavern in downtown Philadelphia featuring an array of cocktails in a swank atmosphere.
    PRICE RANGE
    $5 - $25
    Meals
    Dinner, Drinks
    CUISINES
    American, Bar
    FEATURES
    Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Private Dining, Accepts Credit Cards
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    All reviews hotel monaco amazing rooftop bar great place for a drink amazing atmosphere the red owl tavern love this place kimpton weeknight
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    Reviewed October 9, 2018
    Amazing Rooftop Bar

    Stratus is one of the coolest rooftop bars I have been to. It is a very chill atmosphere until the DJ starts up and then you can dance the night away. Great staff, great décor and an all around great time!

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank bakkerb11
    Reviewed August 19, 2018 via mobile
    Rooftop bar but no view

    Hip rooftop lounge on the 10th floor of the Kimpton hotel. Nice open layout, with reserved seating for bottle service. Indoor bar and an open air patio those cool fall nights. There are two separate rooms on the patio with air conditioning, great for private...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank FDOTR05
    David Y, General Manager at Stratus Lounge, responded to this reviewResponded September 28, 2018

    Thank you for your review of Stratus Lounge. We see that we only delivered a 3 star experience and hope you'll give us another opportunity to make it 5 stars!

    Reviewed August 10, 2018 via mobile
    Did not live up to the hype

    My husband and I were looking forward to meeting up with friends at this rooftop bar since we were staying in the hotel for the night. We scoped it out before they arrived only to find the drinks to be served from filthy glasses and...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank Sevenoaksmum
    David Y, General Manager at Stratus Lounge, responded to this reviewResponded September 28, 2018

    Thanks for taking the time to give us feedback. We take honest comments from people like yourself very seriously. It pains us to hear the not-so-good stuff, but it helps us learn and improve! The next time you’re back in town, let me know! I...More

    Reviewed August 9, 2018 via mobile
    Always a good time

    I always have a good time here. The drinks are expensive but tasty. The DJ is always on point! Can sometimes have a young crowd. Great place to go in the summer with friends or significant other. There is typically a cover around $10.

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank 510darar
    David Y, General Manager at Stratus Lounge, responded to this reviewResponded September 28, 2018

    Hi Dara. Thank you for your 5 star review!

    Reviewed June 15, 2018 via mobile
    Don’t waste your money

    My husband and I are very well traveled and love rooftop bars for the views. This place has no view despite being right next door to Independence Hall. They charge a $10/person cover for what???? Club music and no view. Also no seating unless you...More

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank KathleenV355
    David Y, General Manager at Stratus Lounge, responded to this reviewResponded June 27, 2018

    Hi Kathleen. Thank you for your honest feedback from your visit to Stratus. While we would love to have a view, we are a historical building and are not permitted to alter the facade of the building to allow for a view. The seating that...More

    Reviewed May 27, 2018
    Good views, aggressive bouncers

    We attended a wedding in Philly and decided to have drinks here one night. The bartender was helpful, but I noticed a woman sitting on a table (there were no seats available), and a bouncer told her she had to "Get OFF" the table. She...More

    Date of visit: May 2018
    1  Thank brianmoran42
    David Y, General Manager at Stratus Lounge, responded to this reviewResponded June 27, 2018

    Hi Brian. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I'm glad that you gave me the opportunity to speak to you more about this incident and I hope I was able to clear things up and address your concerns.

    Reviewed April 9, 2018
    Great place for a drink!

    We still love this place for a drink on a beautiful night. The drinks are good and the staff is excellent.

    Date of visit: March 2018
    Thank Brian D
    David Y, General Manager at Stratus Lounge, responded to this reviewResponded June 27, 2018

    Hi Brian. Thank you for your great review of Stratus Lounge. I will be sure to pass along your feedback to our staff!

    Reviewed April 2, 2018
    A heated rooftop in the dead of winter

    The Stratus Rooftop Lounge is located atop the Kimpton Monaco in Philadelphia. Guests of the hotel are invited to visit the lounge without a cover charge during check in. The lounge is pretty standard and relatively quiet and relaxing (at least when I went early...More

    Date of visit: December 2017
    Thank shejaunts
    David Y, General Manager at Stratus Lounge, responded to this reviewResponded June 27, 2018

    Hi Dee. Thank you for taking the time to review your experience at Stratus Lounge. We're so happy that you enjoyed yourself and we hope to see you again soon.

    Reviewed March 31, 2018 via mobile
    A nip before bef

    The lounge is an amazing place to check out. A bit loud, but really cool ambiance. Lighting, sculptures, seating areas are impressive with the fireplace. View is extremely cool. I ordered a very expensive sipping tequila!!! Yikes!!! $42 dollars!!! I sipped it and enjoyed the...More

    Date of visit: March 2018
    Thank kayakak
    David Y, General Manager at Stratus Lounge, responded to this reviewResponded June 27, 2018

    Thank you for your great review of Stratus Lounge. There's no doubt that you have a great taste in tequila and we hope it did the trick before bed!

    Reviewed March 25, 2018
    amazing space!

    drinks were expensive but inventive and tasty. the space is amazing - indoor/outdoor area. the two side rooms are perfect for groups of any size to hang out.

    Date of visit: March 2018
    Thank Nancy M
    David Y, General Manager at Stratus Lounge, responded to this reviewResponded June 27, 2018

    Hi Nancy. Thank you so much for your great review of Stratus Lounge!

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