About National Mechanics

For over ten years, National Mechanics has been a staple of Old City. Built by famed architect William Strickland in 1837, the National Mechanics building has housed one of Philadelphia's favorite bars and restaurants for the last ten years. The warm antique-like feel makes National Mechanics similar to Old City itself, a fresh mix of old-world form and new-age function. Having lived through two Gothic periods, the décor is an allusion to mechanical and artistic elements, from their homemade lighting fixtures to the eccentric pieces that adorn the space: A place molded by time. Their name stems from the building's original incarnation as Mechanics National Bank. In fact, as the building was constructed before the invention of the camera, the earliest picture of the bank was taken in 1901. For an in-depth history of the building, check out www.mechanicsnationalbank.com.

Home of Science on Tap

Thanks to their kindness and commitment to being a community gathering space, National Mechanics has been the home of Science on Tap for the last 10 years. We're grateful for their support and everything they do to make it possible for us to eat, drink, and science!

Learn more about National Mechanics on their website.