Oloroso’s ‘Fever Dream’- The Ultimate Sunday Funday with DJs, Gin and Tonic Bar, and Exclusive Tapas!

photo by KC Tinari

Oloroso, Philadelphia’s premier Spanish tapas restaurant and sherry bar located in the heart of Center City, is welcoming the summer season with a fun all-new monthly event Fever Dream. Held on the third Sunday of every month, this afternoon industry night meets happy hour will feature an ever-evolving mix of DJs, drink specials, a build-your-own gin & tonic bar, reduced-priced and complimentary tapas, and plenty of dancing. The next installment takes place this Sunday, July 21, from 1 PM to 4 PM.

The brainchild of both Owner/Chef Townsend Wentz and Oloroso’s Executive Chef Jason Peabody, Fever Dream is designed to provide culinary enthusiasts, neighbors, industry folk, and everyone in between an unforgettable, lively experience sure to cure even the deepest of Sunday scaries. The first installment features noted local DJ Dame Williams spinning vinyl on the second floor of Oloroso, with ample room for dancing and mingling, in addition to the full restaurant and bar open for service and happy hour offerings.

In collaboration with premium Spanish gin Nordés Atlantic Gin and premium tonic water purveyor Fever-Tree, Oloroso’s Fever Dream will present an interactive G&T Bar, where Townsend Wentz Restaurant Group Beverage Director Andrew Hicks and team will mix up sparkling effervescent cocktail creations tailored to each imbiber’s taste and preference. 

“We’re excited to bring something truly unique to Philly’s nightlife,” said Andrew Hicks, Beverage Director. “Our G&T Bar, teaming up with Nordés Atlantic Gin and Fever Tree, is all about the perfect Spanish gin and tonic. With Nordés as the perfect base, guests can mix their own perfect G&T and make it their own.”

All Nordés Atlantic Gin cocktails are just $8 during Fever Dream. 

Guests can indulge in a delectable array of Spanish tapas during Fever Dream, including:

• Coca 
• Chistorra con Pita 
• Buñuelos de Bacalao
• Pequeña hamburguesa
• Pan con Hongos
• Albóndigas 

During the first hour, attendees will enjoy a complimentary pintxo to complement the vibrant flavors and festive atmosphere. Additionally, Oloroso offers freshly minted happy hour offerings that encompass conservas (sardines, white tuna, piquillo peppers); tapas (patatas bravas, ham & cheese croqueta, buñelos de bacalao, etc.); porróns (cidra, sangria, beer); sherry, vermouth, wine, and cocktails such as a Carajillo with espresso and Licor 43, and the Flor de Jerez comprising Jamaican rum, sherry, apricot liquor, lemon, and angostura biters.

All individual tapas are just $5 during fever dream. 

Fever Dream will operate the third Sunday of each month from 1pm – 4pm. Walk-ins are welcomed, and reservations can be made for dinner service via Resy.