Quiet & Intimate·Fishtown·$$$ · Upscale·⭐ 9.2

Wm. Mulherin’s Sons

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Fishtown's most romantic room — and it knows it.

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What DatingDex says

A converted whiskey warehouse with exposed brick, warm candlelight, and wood-fired Italian plates that give you something real to talk about. The cocktail program is serious, the pasta is better, and the upstairs hotel rooms add an energy that makes the whole place feel like a secret you're in on together.

Wm. Mulherin’s Sons is one of the top quiet & intimate spots in Fishtown. At a upscale price point, it fits well when you want a quiet & intimate feel without guesswork.

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