General Information

"We're paying homage to the original traditions that made Bookbinder’s a landmark in Philadelphia. It’s an important responsibility to live up to the history of the building and the expectations for the space. We’re going to do our best to recreate the nostalgia of that place and time, but with our own spin"
- Chef Jose Garces

ABOUT US

An Exclusive Private Event Space

The Olde Bar, located in Philadelphia’s landmark Old Original Bookbinder’s, is an elegant private event space inspired by the city’s rich nautical and culinary traditions.

Offering a sophisticated setting for weddings, galas, corporate events, and celebrations, The Olde Bar provides a fully customizable menu—from seafood specialties to curated dining experiences—alongside a comprehensive cocktail and spirit selection. A tribute to Philadelphia’s storied past, this historic venue sets the stage for unforgettable gatherings.

ADDRESS

125 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 253-3777
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GENERAL INFO

The historic Bookbinder's building

PARKING

There is a Philadelphia Parking Authority Garage located at 125 South 2nd Street, less than a block north and west of The Olde Bar.

There are also four private lots located within a few blocks, at 401 South Columbus Boulevard, 109 Chestnut Street, 36 South 2nd Street and 299 South Columbus Boulevard.

You can also visit http://philapark.org/locator/ and enter our address, 125 Walnut Street. The Olde Bar does not offer valet parking.

NEIGHBORHOOD

Old City

FOOD

Customized Menus, extensive raw bar offerings, plus evolved bar snacks and hearty plates

ALCOHOL

Full bar offerings, including a classic & innovative cocktail program

GOOD FOR

Weddings, Business Meetings, Showers, Baptisms, Private Events, Birthday Parties, and Galas!

CHEF JOSE GARCES

Since opening his first restaurant less than a decade ago, Chef Jose Garces has emerged as an enormous talent and one of the nation’s most gifted chefs and restaurateurs. Today, he is the owner and operator of more than a dozen wildly successful restaurants, plus a thriving catering division, in seven cities.

He is a 2009 winner of the James Beard Foundation’s prestigious “Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic” award and one of only a few chefs in the country to hold the coveted title of Iron Chef, appearing regularly on Food Network’s hit series Iron Chef America. Chef Garces is also the author of two cookbooks, The Latin Road Home (Lake Isle Press, October 2012), a culinary and cultural tour of Ecuador, Spain, Mexico, Cuba and Peru, and his stunning first cookbook, Latin Evolution (Lake Isle Press, Fall 2008).