Quiet & Intimate·Rittenhouse Square·$$$ · Upscale·⭐ 8.1

Pen & Pencil Club

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A members-only press club that somehow lets you in — and feels like it.

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What DatingDex says

The Pen & Pencil Club is one of Philly's oldest journalist haunts, and the dark wood, no-frills bar, and zero tourist energy make it feel like a genuine find. It rewards dates who appreciate character over curation — this isn't a place you stumble into, which is exactly the point.

Pen & Pencil Club is one of the top quiet & intimate spots in Rittenhouse Square. At a upscale price point, it fits well when you want a quiet & intimate feel without guesswork.

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