Margolis Cocktail Lounge
Craft cocktails and a rotating lineup of DJs and events.
The room that finds you.
Margolis is a cocktail lounge in the heart of Fishtown — craft cocktails, an evolving food and brunch menu, and a rotating lineup of DJs, live musicians, and hosts sharing the same floor, night after night.
Nights run the full spectrum: quiet happy hours easing into the week, weekend sets that run right up to our 2 AM close, and everything in between. It’s one room that changes shape depending on who’s holding it that night — which is the whole idea.
See what’s onPick your night.
General Admission: Entry through the event host. Priority Reservation: Skip the line + free champagne. Couch Reservation: Reserved seating + entry for 6.
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Priority Reservation
- Guaranteed event admission
- Check-in through Margolis
- Champagne welcome pour for every guest
- One eligible Digital Passport visit per guest
Admission only. Seating is not included.
Couch Reservation
- An entire couch and table, held all night
- Check-in through Margolis
- Event admission included for up to 6 guests
- Bottle service optional, never required
Make Yourself a Regular.
Start free with the Priority List, take five eligible Margolis-produced nights a month, or go unlimited and bring someone with you.
Hear it from us first.
- Early pricing and ticket drops
- First access to select events
- Special announcements
- Digital Passport stamps for eligible visits
Optional, and never required to purchase. Early notice is not guaranteed for every event.
Five free entries a month, for you.
- Five eligible Margolis-produced nights each month
- Admission and check-in through Margolis
- Half price on couch reservations, any night
- Priority List and select early ticket access
- Passport stamps for eligible visits
Unlimited, for you and a guest.
- Every eligible Margolis-produced night, no monthly limit
- Admission for two and check-in through Margolis
- Half price on couch reservations, any night
- Priority List and select early ticket access
- Passport stamps for each eligible attendee
You can bring a different guest each time. The member must attend.
The two paid plans: RSVP required. Selected events only. Seating is not included. On the $50 plan, unused entries do not roll over.
Renews monthly through Square until cancelled. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the billing month. No partial-month refunds.
The Priority List is free and takes no payment details. Leave any time by replying STOP.
The Digital Passport works on every tier, free included — every eligible Reservation visit earns a stamp, and five stamps is a complimentary admission. It lives on your profile.




















Talk to a Real Person.
Pick whichever’s easier — grab a time that works for you and we’ll call, or send us a note and we’ll reply by email.
Pick a date and time.
15 minutes, no obligation — good for weighing a date, asking about pricing, or just talking through what you’re planning before you commit to anything.
You’re on the calendar.
Your call is booked and a calendar invite is on its way to your inbox. Ruby will ring the number you gave us. If anything changes, we’ll reach out by email first.
Tell us what you need.
A few quick questions so whoever gets back to you can actually answer things the first time, not just ask you to repeat yourself.
Sent.
We read every inquiry ourselves — expect a reply by email within a day or two.
Your home base for the night.
A dedicated, reserved place for your group to land all night — gather, celebrate, and keep a home base in the room.
$200 per couch
A flat Couch Reservation fee, required for all reserved seating regardless of bottle purchase. Each couch is good for up to 6 guests, with its own table and a few extra chairs/stools so the full party has a seat — most groups that size don't all fit directly on the couch cushions themselves.
Admission included
Event admission for all 6 guests is built in. Extra guests just pay the regular door charge — we tally your party at check-in.
The only guaranteed seat
Your couch is held for the whole night, from your arrival window to close. Reserving an entire couch is the only option that guarantees seating — everything else in the room is first come, first served. Includes check-in through Margolis and guest communication before the event.
Bottle service optional
Add bottle service if you want it, arranged and billed separately by Margolis. Otherwise couches are seating-only.
Check availability.
Open dates are available to request. Your date is confirmed only through written acceptance from Jubyr.
Open dates are shown in white — click one to select it. Nights already booked are marked and not available to request.
An open date is not held until Jubyr accepts your booking in writing.
Lock in your night.
Frequently asked.
The basics for anyone attending or exploring a night at Margolis.
All questions
Is Margolis 21+?
Yes — Margolis is 21+ every night, no exceptions. Valid government-issued photo ID required at the door.
Do I need a ticket or reservation to come in?
Most nights at Margolis run as ticketed events. There are two ways in: General Admission, bought from the person or collective hosting the night, and a Reservation, bought directly through us. Both are on every listing under Upcoming events. On the rare night that isn’t ticketed, it’s open door.
What’s the difference between General Admission and a Reservation?
General Admission is purchased from the host of the night, on their own ticket link. A Reservation is purchased directly through Margolis and includes admission, check-in through our entrance, a welcome pour of champagne for every guest, and a Digital Passport visit. Around 20 a night, and every additional guest saves $5 when booked together.
Either way, this is admission and not a table — tables, couches and seats are first come, first served unless an entire couch has been reserved separately.
What does a Reservation cost?
$20 for the first guest up until seven days before the event, $25 during the final seven days, and $30 once the event has started, subject to availability and legal venue capacity. Every additional guest in the same transaction saves $5. Sunday through Thursday is discounted at every window. The exact total for your party is shown before you pay.
How does the welcome pour of champagne work?
You’re handed a physical drink ticket at check-in, one per guest — give it to the bartender when you order. It’s half a glass rather than a full one, something nice to sip on while you take the night in. Nothing to show on your phone, nothing to redeem in advance. Priority Reservations only; a couch covers admission and seating rather than the bar.
Is there a cover charge?
Ticketed nights are priced per event — check the listing under Upcoming events. On a night that isn’t ticketed, there’s no cover.
What if I want reserved seating for my group?
Reserve a couch. $200 flat, seating up to 6 guests with event admission included, held for the whole night, refundable up to 48 hours before your date. It is the only option that guarantees seating — an ordinary Reservation does not include a table, a couch, or a section. See Reserve a Couch above.
How does the Digital Margolis Passport work?
Every eligible Reservation visit adds one stamp, one per guest per event. After five, you unlock complimentary admission for one guest to a Margolis event of your choice, booked from your own profile. Visits only count once they’re attached to a profile, so log in before you reserve — if you already booked without one, enter that reservation number afterwards and we’ll bring it across.
Can I become a member?
Yes. Margolis Member is $50 a month for five eligible nights for you; Margolis Member + One is $100 a month for unlimited eligible nights for you and a guest. Members RSVP from a separate allotment that never takes from the 20 public Reservation spots. Benefits apply to eligible public Margolis nights; private events and buyouts are excluded, and Margolis may exclude an individual night. Both plans renew monthly through Square until cancelled.
4.7 on Google
89 Google reviews. Here’s a few of the five-star ones.
Beautiful lounge with warm vibes, good DJs & live music as well. The specialty cocktails are finely made & delicious, they definitely have a great mixologist over there. Love it. The bartenders are all really cool and down to earth too. They all put care and time into each drink. Definitely check this spot out and get your own feel.
Threw his graduation party here and has been back nearly every weekend since — says the DJ lineup keeps it fun without the crowd ever feeling pretentious.
Found Margolis after a show at Punchline Philly and was won over by the moody, low-lit room and cocktails that matched it.
Calls it one of her favorite spots in the city, event or not — likes that the crowd is genuinely mixed and there are always games on hand.
Says the bartenders manage to be warm and professional at once — good vibes and a good DJ, every time she’s come through.
New to Philly and working through a list of spots to get to know the neighborhood — says Margolis didn't disappoint, calling out the atmosphere and bartenders who were friendly and knowledgeable.