Author: Pagano's Market and Bar

Pagano’s Market and Bar, a Philadelphia bar with a well-known happy hour reputation, is participating in SIPS, back for 2022! All summer long, everyone can enjoy the Center City District (CCD) Sips happy hour event every Wednesday at participating restaurants and bars in the Philadelphia area. This summertime happy hour event is a way to attract newcomers to their businesses and keep regulars coming for more.

Pagano’s Market and Bar is thrilled and honored to be a part of this seasonal event. Pagano’s prides itself on providing their customers with an experience unlike any other Philadelphia bar with happy hour deals. Where else can you get homemade cheese steak, crispy calamari, and the best signature roasted honey BBQ wings in the city? Nothing beats Pagano’s Market and Bar. Mixing signature traditions with contemporary recipes of today is Pagano’s specialty, which is what has kept customers coming back for years on end.

Pagano’s Market and Bar has been a part of the happy hour scene ever since they opened. Philadelphians have been able to unwind after a long day of work. Pagano’s bar offers an extensive list of specialty cocktails, fine wines, as well as an ever changing selection of craft beers – the perfect summer escape from your tiring work days.

Pagano’s Market and Bar was founded on tradition, with the value of family in mind. Owner Matt Pagano learned a great deal about running a family business from his father, the original owner of Pagano’s. Although Pagano’s is expanding and flourishing, the heart and soul of the original Pagano’s is not forgotten. Customers can always count on breakfast, lunch, and dinners that meet their gourmet food expectations.

If you’re in the area, remember to participate in the exciting CCD Sips event this summer. While there are many Philadelphia bars offering happy hour specials this summer, Pagano’s is the only spot where the staff welcomes you like family and the atmosphere is trendy and upscale. Head over to Pagano’s Market & Bar for SIPS 2022!

Happy hours are back on Wednesdays for SIPS 2022! Join us every Wednesday from 4-730pm from June 1-August 31, 2022, as we participate in Center City SIPS. It’s a great time to chill out with family, friends, and coworkers. And what better place to sit back and unwind after a long day of work than at Pagano’s Market and Bar? Located in Commerce Square at the heart of Center City, Pagano’s is clearly not your average neighborhood bar. It sits amidst a spacious courtyard with a 20’ x 20’ media wall, beautiful landscaping, and a fountain centerpiece, providing a unique and luxurious atmosphere.

Situated near several office buildings and a host of other Philadelphia attractions, this is where convenience meets style and great taste. Pagano’s has been featured on Drink Philly as one of the “finest drinking establishments in the City of Brotherly Love”. Living up to its name, Pagano’s happily caters to a variety of different interests and individuals, whether you are a sports fan, a music lover, a connoisseur, or just a happy hour enthusiast. The plentiful indoor and outdoor seating, the live entertainment, and flat screen TVs placed around the contemporary bar seating area are sure to heighten your happy hour experience.

Having served Philadelphia proudly for more than 60 years, Pagano’s is also well known for their excellent service. The owner, Matt Pagano, has been dedicated to Pagano’s his entire life. His father, Jack Pagano, opened Pagano’s in 1962. Matt Pagano helped his father ever since he was a young boy, happily holding the door for customers. Today, he continues to faithfully serve his customers every day.

“What really makes Pagano’s stand out is the service… in addition, they have a great drink selection.” – Yelp reviewer.

And of course, one of the most notable features of Pagano’s is the impressive selections of beverages to choose from. After all, happy hour would not be complete without a cool glass of locally crafted beer, a specialty cocktail like choose your “VICE”, a unique combination of Svedka Vodka and your chosen flavor of italian water ice (cherry, lemon, chocolate, pineapple, or mango), or a glass of fine wine.

The beverages are then perfectly complemented with Pagano’s assortment of gourmet ‘bar bites’. Who can resist trying Pagano’s award-winning slow roasted pulled pork, crispy calamari, or individually hand tossed 9” pizzas? Besides their full bar, Pagano’s also has a gourmet café offering a large variety of homemade entrees and freshly baked goods.

With a great location, accommodating staff, quality food, and distinctive beverage selections, Pagano’s is sure to become an all-time favorite destination for celebrating a hard day’s work! Really, it’s obvious that the best way to spend the best hour of the day is at Pagano’s, the best happy hour bar in Philadelphia. Come and experience Pagano’s Market and Bar for yourself today!

Deli catering is a specialty of Pagano’s Market and Bar. From their fresh cheeses, imported ham, corned beef, and prosciutto to premium sandwiches, wraps, and hoagies, Pagano’s has always offered traditional and healthy fare. Matthew Pagano, the owner, continues the legacy that his father, Jack Pagano, started back in 1962. Jack introduced gourmet cuisine to customers in the Philadelphia area with the opening of Pagano’s Prime Meat, offering high quality meats and cheeses. When a meat-packing strike in the 1970s made it difficult to obtain prime meat, Jack expanded his offerings to include gourmet salad bar ingredients such as chevre goat cheese and creme fraiche, along with exotic coffee beans and chocolate-chip scones. Pagano’s Prime Meats became Paganos Cheesery, a source for restauranteurs like Georges Perrier, his then neighbor on Walnut Street. Perrier would visit every day to talk with Jack about the offerings for his cheese plate at Le Bec-Fin.

At Pagano’s, there is no end to the deli favorites that they offer, including a traditional deli tray featuring a classic assortment of sliced roasted turkey breast, imported ham, roast beef, tuna salad and smoked turkey breast. The premium deli tray features sliced fresh carved turkey breast, Virginia baked ham, grilled Cajun chicken breast, corned beef brisket, chicken salad, and grilled mixed veggies. Not to be left out are Pagano’s sandwich and hoagie offerings! Traditional sandwich trays consist of a collection of roasted turkey breast, tuna salad, roast beef, imported ham, mixed cheese and smoked turkey breast. Premium hoagies include Italian Classico (made with parma prociutto), fresh carved turkey breast, homemade chicken salad, grilled Caesar / Cajun chicken breast, grilled mixed veggies with provolone cheese and corned beef brisket. For premium sandwich and food description, be sure to check out our menus.

Since 1962, Pagano’s has been slicing rib eye steakmeat – sliced thin and grilled to perfection. This delicious steakmeat is used in Pagano’s Philly Cheese Steaks, with provolone or American cheeses, fried or raw onions, hot sliced cherry peppers, pickles, ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard. Other favorites include homemade egg salad, tuna salad, turkey pastrami, hot pastrami hoagies, liverwurst, deluxe Italian hoagies, and corned beef specials.

For over fifty years, Pagano’s continues to serve their customers with the best quality deli meats, homestyle food, and gourmet offerings. Get a taste of Pagano’s famed deli selections, and they will surely be your favorite deli catering in Philadelphia. Place an order at 215-523-6200.

Pagano’s Market and Bar will participate in 2022 SIPS in Center City. Every Wednesday, happy hour enthusiasts can enjoy specials on drinks and appetizers. If this isn’t an incentive to get out and enjoy the goodness that summertime happy hours can bring, then what is? Happy hour seekers can also enjoy the spectacular courtyard with a 20×20 media wall and abundant outdoor seating. Pagano’s Market and Bar is no stranger to taking happy hour to a whole new level, providing customers with a trendy, yet comfortable atmosphere to escape to after work.

“Pagano’s Market and Bar has been our family’s favorite family-owned market for years. We love the traditional family recipes combined with a contemporary twist. Ever since Pagano’s opened up their bar, we have frequently stopped by to enjoy the upscale bar atmosphere, along with some of the best happy hour specials in the area. We couldn’t be more excited that Pagano’s Market and Bar is participating in the Sips event this summer.”

Customer/Reviewer

About CCD Sips

The CCD Sips event is an opportunity for the restaurants and bars in the Center City area to grow and expand their customer base through a weekly summertime happy hour event. Throughout the entire summer, participating businesses will host a happy hour each Wednesday from 4-730 pm. (June 1-August 31, 2022). The CCD Sips event provides the perfect opportunity for Philadelphians to broaden their horizons and to enjoy happy hour cocktails from some of the most popular restaurants and bars in the area.

About Pagano’s Market and Bar

Pagano’s Market and Bar has been a staple in Philadelphia for over 60 years. Customers can appreciate the traditional, homemade style entrees that have kept foodies and families coming back for decades. Not only does Executive Chef Paul create delectable recipes that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, he also creates appetizers that will truly spice up your happy hour routine. Pagano’s is excited to be a part of CCD Sips this summer.

Be sure to participate in CCD Sips every Wednesday this summer to unwind with friends and family, while enjoying some of the best happy hour specials in the city at Pagano’s. For more information about Pagano’s Market and Bar, contact owner Matt Pagano today at 215-523-6200.

Pagano’s Market and Bar is known for their old-fashioned home cooking, which can be served for all sorts of events, from parties to office luncheons to holiday gatherings. Appetizers from Pagano’s can be a delicious and versatile way to cater your meeting or special event. Pagano’s appetizers are plentiful and offered at reasonable prices.

You can choose from a variety of fresh, well-seasoned starters, including classics like Stuffed Mushrooms with Crab or Sweet Italian Sausage, Grilled Flank Steak Roulade, Assorted Tempura, Mini Cheese Steaks served on mini Italian Rolls, and Boneless Buffalo Chicken Tenders.

Find your favorite topping on Pagano’s Focaccia Squares, whether it’s Sweet Onion and Olive, Mushroom, Sundried Tomato and Feta Cheese, Roma Tomato and Basil, Artichoke and Roasted Peppers, Spinach and Roasted Peppers, or Pepperoni and Mozzarella.

If your party loves seafood, Pagano’s has lots of options to choose from, like Scallops wrapped in Smoked Bacon with Horseradish Sauce, Grilled Shrimp Quesadilla with Homemade Guacamole, Simply Steamed Jumbo Shrimp with Homemade Cocktail Sauce, Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes with Classic Remoulade, Semolina Crusted Calamari, Shrimp Mousse, and the “Culinary Award Winning” Miso Butterfish.

Still looking for perfect hors d’oeuvres? Pagano’s sliders are a great choice for house parties, office parties, receptions, or just watching the game. Get a platter of cheeseburger sliders with pickle slices and ketchup, BBQ pulled pork and cheddar sliders with Texas BBQ sauce, Chesapeake Bay crab cake slider with remoulade, or Italian chicken parmesan slider with melted mozzarella and homemade tomato sauce.

For a refreshing appetizer, try Pagano’s crudité – a collection of garden fresh vegetables with one of Pagano’s delicious homemade dips: blue cheese, ranch, honey mustard caesar, or garlic and herb. Pagano’s cheese and fruit platter features a wonderful combination of imported and domestic cheeses, served with imported Dijon mustard, crackers, and sliced Italian bread.

Pagano’s fan favorites like franks in a blanket and buffalo wings are also available at reasonable prices.
Liven up the menu at your upcoming event with Pagano’s appetizers. If you have any special requests, be sure to include your information while placing your order. Planning ahead when it comes to catering events is made easy with Pagano’s online catering service. Just contact us here or call Pagano’s Market and Bar at 215-523-6200.