Quiet & Intimate·Rittenhouse Square·$$ · Moderate·⭐ 8.8

Andra Hem

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The kind of bar that makes you forget you have a curfew.

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What DatingDex says

Andra Hem is a Swedish-inspired wine and cocktail bar on 16th that threads the needle between neighborhood haunt and genuinely considered drinking experience — low light, tight seating, and a list that rewards curiosity without punishing indecision. It's Rittenhouse without the Rittenhouse posturing, which is exactly why it works.

Andra Hem is one of the top quiet & intimate spots in Rittenhouse Square. At a moderate price point, it fits well when you want a quiet & intimate feel without guesswork.

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