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Is Sidecar Bar and Grille Still Open? Update (Philadelphia, PA)

Open reported

As of September 2026, Sidecar Bar and Grille is listed open on thesidecarbar.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Primary source
thesidecarbar.com ·

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What the source shows: The business's own website, checked 2026-09-08, promotes a September 7, 2026 event and current menu pricing, indicating the bar is open.

  • Season / episode Season 17, Episode 2
  • Original air date
  • Address 2201 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
  • Current name The Sidecar Bar & Grille

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Sidecar Bar and Grille in Philadelphia for the 2013-04-29 episode "Chicken, Chili and Chowder," where the show sampled the kitchen's chicken, chili, and chowder offerings. Now operating as The Sidecar Bar & Grille at 2201 Christian Street in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood, the business offers pickup, catering, and Resy-booked reservations alongside its bar menu. According to the business's website (thesidecarbar.com), a 2026-09-08 check found the site promoting an "Industry Night" event dated September 7, 2026, along with a current snacks and fries menu. OpenStreetMap venue data separately lists the bar's regular hours as Thursday through Tuesday, roughly 4 to 11 p.m. No closure, relocation, or ownership change has surfaced in the available sources since the episode originally aired.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 17, Episode 2
Original air date
Episode title
Chicken, Chili and Chowder
What was featured
Chicken, chili, and chowder bar fare
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Sidecar Bar and Grille

Frequently asked questions

Is Sidecar Bar and Grille still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Sidecar Bar and Grille is listed open on thesidecarbar.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Sidecar Bar and Grille after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Sidecar Bar and Grille in Philadelphia for the 2013-04-29 episode "Chicken, Chili and Chowder," where the show sampled the kitchen's chicken, chili, and chowder offerings. As of September 2026, Sidecar Bar and Grille is listed open on thesidecarbar.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Sidecar Bar and Grille called now?

Now: The Sidecar Bar & Grille (formerly Sidecar Bar and Grille). As of September 2026, Sidecar Bar and Grille is listed open on thesidecarbar.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Sidecar Bar and Grille located?

2201 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Sidecar Bar and Grille?

Season 17, Episode 2 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired April 29, 2013. The episode is titled “Chicken, Chili and Chowder”.

Is Sidecar Bar and Grille still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Now operating as The Sidecar Bar & Grille at 2201 Christian Street in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood, the business offers pickup, catering, and Resy-booked reservations alongside its bar menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
2201 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Venue type
bar
Official website
thesidecarbar.com

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