PHL Airport question
 

We are leaving on a USAir flight from gate A-24...is theer a bar that would be a good meeting place near that gate ?? also do they let you smoke in the airport & at that bar

As of just last week, there is no smoking allowed anywhere inside the airport, including bars.

The A Terminal has several bars and restaurants, but alas, as elberko stated, as of last week smoking is forbidden everywhere, even in the bars.

after a few beers in teh bars....how hard to go outside for a smoke break ??? do you have to go back thru the scanners,etc ???

Here's a site to find what's available in each concourse:

http://www.philamarketplace.com/

dannyyoung,
Yes, you have to go back through security again if you go outside to smoke.