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Jager's
45 S. Third St., 215-592-1613
The owners of Mint changed the name and concept of Saint Jack's in November, aiming to make it the starting point for Old City barhoppers. One thing to note—this isn't Denim, so getting a cocktail might be hard. Barkeeps hope to have a 30- to 40-item shot list and 20 beers on tap by mid-January. All brews and shots will set you back no more than five bucks, and if your little sister is in town, you can get pony buckets for $7 to $10. It also serves reasonable tavern food (burgers, wings, etc.) until 1:30 a.m. Bite This: Oh yeah, the name. It's got $3 Jäger shots all day, every day—the perfect deal for drinkers who don't have Jäger horror stories (yet).

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Triumph Brewing Company
117-121 Chestnut St.
The high-end pub is adding an Old City notch to its roster, which already features locations in Princeton and New Hope. Expect a similar feel here—the 265-seat space will offer lunch, dinner and bar menus, along with seven house brews on tap. The three flagship beers (Honey Wheat, Amber Ale and Bengal Gold IPA) are always available, and the brewery has created more than 70 seasonal styles to date. Owners are hoping to open in summer. Bite This: Triumph is known for its fish and chips—a hearty Alaskan cod fried in Amber Ale batter and served with arugula mayo and house fries.

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Warmdaddy's
4 S. Front St., 215-627-2500
Owner Ben Bynum (Zanzibar Blue) is excited to announce that the Dad, known for its live blues and Cajun cuisine, will be moving to Columbus Boulevard in 2006. They're adding an extended patio and a roof deck and will diversify the live music choices. (They're staying tight-lipped for now about which acts they're considering). Best of all? The new location will offer free parking. New Year's Eve was Bynum's last stand in Old City, throwing a final-curtain celebration to honor the ball drop. It's a bit of a waiting game now, as there will be a six-week construction period before the new location opens. Although several parties have expressed interest in the soon-to-be-vacated spot, no one has purchased the old property, currently owned by 4 & 6 S. Front Company.