Guidebook for Philadelphia
Arts & Culture
Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden StOne of the best Concert Venues in the city.
Full of quirky off-night events and up and coming artists, this concert venue never disappoints.
31 locals recommend
Underground Arts
1200 Callowhill StFull of quirky off-night events and up and coming artists, this concert venue never disappoints.
This former mausoleum hosts tons of alternative film events, poetry slams, live action game shows and hyper local rock bands. I check weekly to see what is going on. Cheap and always cool.
12 locals recommend
PhilaMOCA
531 N 12th StThis former mausoleum hosts tons of alternative film events, poetry slams, live action game shows and hyper local rock bands. I check weekly to see what is going on. Cheap and always cool.
This converted wearhouse is host to tons of interesting art exhibitions, a black box and one of the chillest first friday experience you are likely to find.
8 locals recommend
Vox Populi
319 N 11th StThis converted wearhouse is host to tons of interesting art exhibitions, a black box and one of the chillest first friday experience you are likely to find.
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome local dive, hiphop, folk and rock venue. Also host to a great music open mic on mondays.
The Fire
412 W Girard AveAwesome local dive, hiphop, folk and rock venue. Also host to a great music open mic on mondays.
The closest thing to a metal bar in the immediate area, with hard thrashy local acts to match. Also host to pool tables, pinball machines and cheap beer if you are on a budget.
35 locals recommend
Kung Fu Necktie
1248 N Front StThe closest thing to a metal bar in the immediate area, with hard thrashy local acts to match. Also host to pool tables, pinball machines and cheap beer if you are on a budget.
The date bar of the neighborhood. Dark and full of wood, with classy but comfortable. GREAT food and friendly atmosphere.
44 locals recommend
Prohibition Taproom
501 N 13th StThe date bar of the neighborhood. Dark and full of wood, with classy but comfortable. GREAT food and friendly atmosphere.
My goto neighborhood bar, complete with cat. Amazing, always shifting taplist, the coolest bartenders and solid food. Always manage to make friends here.
20 locals recommend
The Institute Craft Bar & Kitchen
525 N 11th StMy goto neighborhood bar, complete with cat. Amazing, always shifting taplist, the coolest bartenders and solid food. Always manage to make friends here.
Looks can be deceiving. Come for the whiskey, linger for the (very tasteful) go-go dancers and stay for the bumping dance parties.
36 locals recommend
The Trestle Inn
339 N 11th StLooks can be deceiving. Come for the whiskey, linger for the (very tasteful) go-go dancers and stay for the bumping dance parties.
Food Scene
This coffee house/bar is new to the neighborhood and one of my favorite places to hang. Focus on a tight selection of sustainable food, great cocktails and a host of cool events. THE chillspot.
11 locals recommend
Win Win Coffee Bar
422-418 Spring Garden StThis coffee house/bar is new to the neighborhood and one of my favorite places to hang. Focus on a tight selection of sustainable food, great cocktails and a host of cool events. THE chillspot.
An expensive take on a diner, this place can be hit or miss, but is worth a visit for a solid meal. Great brunch. Pretty fine dance parties too.
72 locals recommend
Silk City Lounge
435 Spring Garden StAn expensive take on a diner, this place can be hit or miss, but is worth a visit for a solid meal. Great brunch. Pretty fine dance parties too.
Classic diner full of honest food at good prices sold by ladies that could easily pass for your grandma. The only place to go for a good, quick meal on a budget.
11 locals recommend
Spring Garden Restaurant
400 Spring Garden StClassic diner full of honest food at good prices sold by ladies that could easily pass for your grandma. The only place to go for a good, quick meal on a budget.
David's Mai Lai Wah
1001 Race StBest wonton soup you will ever eat. Open till 2pm. Nuf said.