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Cherry Street Tavern

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Open under one name or another since 1905 — with an apocryphal stint as a barbershop/speakeasy during Prohibition — this Center City spot is known for its juicy roast beef sandwiches, big pickles and taps kept fresh with a rotation of well-chosen beers and ciders.

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