The guidebook when traveling in Philadelphia
Food scene
Assembly Rooftop Lounge
1840 Benjamin Franklin PkwyAttico Rooftop
219 S Broad StThe stretch of 13th Street from Chestnut to Locust streets in Midtown Village & The Gayborhood is home to some of the city’s best restaurants, nightspots and gift shops — many of which stay open late to accommodate last-minute purchases or post-dinner treats
South 13th Street
South 13th StreetThe stretch of 13th Street from Chestnut to Locust streets in Midtown Village & The Gayborhood is home to some of the city’s best restaurants, nightspots and gift shops — many of which stay open late to accommodate last-minute purchases or post-dinner treats
The Philly cheesesteak is inarguably the city’s most famous food.The debate about which local spot cooks up the best sandwich may never end, but for an iconic Philly experience, visit the intersection of South 9th Street and Passyunk Avenue, where rivals Geno’s Steaks and Pat’s King of Steaks feed the masses daily.
1237 E Passyunk Ave
1237 East Passyunk AvenueThe Philly cheesesteak is inarguably the city’s most famous food.The debate about which local spot cooks up the best sandwich may never end, but for an iconic Philly experience, visit the intersection of South 9th Street and Passyunk Avenue, where rivals Geno’s Steaks and Pat’s King of Steaks feed the masses daily.
Eats and drinks abound at Spruce Street Harbor Park, largely served from cool converted shipping containers that line the boardwalk.
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Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdEats and drinks abound at Spruce Street Harbor Park, largely served from cool converted shipping containers that line the boardwalk.
Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th StReed's Coffee House
3802 Lancaster AveHarper's Garden
31 S 18th StSilk City Lounge
435 Spring Garden StEl Vez
121 S 13th StMorimoto
723 Chestnut StMax Brenner - Philadelphia
1500 Walnut StLiberty Point
211 South Christopher Columbus BoulevardEl Techo
1830 Ludlow StreetEmmy Square has a few things going for it: they serve some fantastic Detroit-style pan pizza with crackly edges and they have a rooftop where you can eat a slice while sipping on a frozen cocktail or two. Unlike some other rooftop spots, the tables here are fist come, first serve.
Emmy Squared - Queen Village
632 South 5th Street Emmy Square has a few things going for it: they serve some fantastic Detroit-style pan pizza with crackly edges and they have a rooftop where you can eat a slice while sipping on a frozen cocktail or two. Unlike some other rooftop spots, the tables here are fist come, first serve.
City Tap House University City
3925 Walnut Stbest place in the area to hang out with friends for a few beers and some bar snacks
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Revolution House
200 Market Stbest place in the area to hang out with friends for a few beers and some bar snacks
Revolution House
200 Market StMorimoto
723 Chestnut StBlondie
4417 Main StreetMorea
110 South 11th StreetNine Ting
926-928 Race StSOUTH is Philadelphia’s premier Southern restaurant and Jazz Club serving elevated Southern cuisine with live Jazz on the side.
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SOUTH
600 N Broad StSOUTH is Philadelphia’s premier Southern restaurant and Jazz Club serving elevated Southern cuisine with live Jazz on the side.
Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia CookieLab
Sightseeing
Bok Bar
800 Mifflin StIsitatu ye-Rocky
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyOne of the City of Brotherly Love’s best-known landmarks is LOVE itself.
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Arch StreetOne of the City of Brotherly Love’s best-known landmarks is LOVE itself.
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317 Chestnut StI-City Hall yasePhiladelphia
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdIt’s basically a park on top of a parking garage in University City, and it has pretty much everything you could possibly want from a rooftop. Frozen cocktails? Check. Views of Center City and the Schuylkill? Yup. Astroturf that makes you feel like you’re in a field instead of literally on top of a parking garage? You bet. They also have some other great stuff, like a huge TV screen for mid-summer movie-watching and a short menu with things like burgers and fries.
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Sunset Social
129 South 30th StreetIt’s basically a park on top of a parking garage in University City, and it has pretty much everything you could possibly want from a rooftop. Frozen cocktails? Check. Views of Center City and the Schuylkill? Yup. Astroturf that makes you feel like you’re in a field instead of literally on top of a parking garage? You bet. They also have some other great stuff, like a huge TV screen for mid-summer movie-watching and a short menu with things like burgers and fries.
It’s a pretty classic hotel rooftop lounge, with lots of low white couches and a few overpriced cocktails, but it has one of the best views of the city
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Stratus Rooftop Lounge
433 Chestnut StIt’s a pretty classic hotel rooftop lounge, with lots of low white couches and a few overpriced cocktails, but it has one of the best views of the city
Sunset Social
129 South 30th StreetMuseum of Illusions Philadelphia
401 Market StreetDilworth Park
1 S 15th StSchuylkill River Park
Penn Park
3000 Walnut StPhiladelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard AveLogan Square
I-Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyI-Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin PkwyDilworth Park
1 S 15th StFranklin Square
200 N 6th StFDR Park
South Broad StreetIzithelo ze-Longwood
1001 Longwood RdShopping
The shopping heart of the area is found on Second and Third streets, from Market to Race streets, where converted industrial buildings cater to a fashion- and design-forward clientele.
South 2nd Street & South 3rd Street
The shopping heart of the area is found on Second and Third streets, from Market to Race streets, where converted industrial buildings cater to a fashion- and design-forward clientele.
Fashion District
901 Market StI-City Hall yasePhiladelphia
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdShops at Liberty Place
1625 Chestnut StNight life
The music here: eclectic, spanning EDM to hip-hop. Dress code: upscale and trendy
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NOTO Philadelphia
1209 Vine StThe music here: eclectic, spanning EDM to hip-hop. Dress code: upscale and trendy
Better known as “The Saint,” this chill find on the edge of Northern Liberties dedicates Mondays to hip-hop and Tuesdays to laid-back drinking and dancing. Guests come as they are.
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Saint Lazarus Bar
102 W Girard AveBetter known as “The Saint,” this chill find on the edge of Northern Liberties dedicates Mondays to hip-hop and Tuesdays to laid-back drinking and dancing. Guests come as they are.
This hip-yet-unassuming spot is known for its Tigerbeats dance parties on Monday night, when Fishtown-famous DJs spin throwback indie tunes. On other nights, the cash-only hangout hosts live bands, some of the city’s only Goth parties, plus punk and emo. There is no dress code.
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The Barbary
951 Frankford AveThis hip-yet-unassuming spot is known for its Tigerbeats dance parties on Monday night, when Fishtown-famous DJs spin throwback indie tunes. On other nights, the cash-only hangout hosts live bands, some of the city’s only Goth parties, plus punk and emo. There is no dress code.
Weekends heat up with Latin rhythms and Top 40 on Fridays and bachata on Saturdays. Dress code: No hoodies, hats or sneakers.
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Tierra Colombiana Restaurant
4535 N 5th StWeekends heat up with Latin rhythms and Top 40 on Fridays and bachata on Saturdays. Dress code: No hoodies, hats or sneakers.
This three-level club recently underwent a basement-to-balcony makeover, breathing new life into a long-standing Gayborhood go-to. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are dedicated to house classics, while weekends pack the dance floor with Top 40 hits until way past last call. There is no dress code.
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Voyeur Nightclub
1221 St James StThis three-level club recently underwent a basement-to-balcony makeover, breathing new life into a long-standing Gayborhood go-to. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are dedicated to house classics, while weekends pack the dance floor with Top 40 hits until way past last call. There is no dress code.
With more than 35 years under its belt, this 13th Street rainbow flag-flying institution is as big, popular and vibrant as ever. Tuesdays are all about throwback ’90s jams — and the videos that come with them; Thursdays offer Latin jams and weekends get jam-packed when DJs roll in to spin hits from across the board. There is no dress code.
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Woody's
202 S 13th StWith more than 35 years under its belt, this 13th Street rainbow flag-flying institution is as big, popular and vibrant as ever. Tuesdays are all about throwback ’90s jams — and the videos that come with them; Thursdays offer Latin jams and weekends get jam-packed when DJs roll in to spin hits from across the board. There is no dress code.
For those looking to replicate the glory days of late ’90s, this Old City club is the place to do it. The cocktail menu boasts 30-plus fruity martinis, all perfectly suited to get bodies on the dance floor. Dress code is at the discretion of management.
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Bleu Martini
24 S 2nd StFor those looking to replicate the glory days of late ’90s, this Old City club is the place to do it. The cocktail menu boasts 30-plus fruity martinis, all perfectly suited to get bodies on the dance floor. Dress code is at the discretion of management.
After dinner service, the floor clears out at this Cuban restaurant for weekend nights dedicated to tropical rhythms and refreshing rum drinks. The soundtrack here ranges from Latino standards to new-school fusion. No sneakers, work boots, baseball caps, shorts or athletic wear allowed.
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Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Philadelphia
10 S 2nd StAfter dinner service, the floor clears out at this Cuban restaurant for weekend nights dedicated to tropical rhythms and refreshing rum drinks. The soundtrack here ranges from Latino standards to new-school fusion. No sneakers, work boots, baseball caps, shorts or athletic wear allowed.
Bars
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1737 Walnut StSouth Street
South StreetGreen Room
42 W 11th StThe Black Taxi
745-747 N 25th StBar Hygge
1720 Fairmount AveThe International Bar
1624 N Front StSammy's Place
1449 North 5th StreetLe Caveau
614 South 7th StreetUptown Beer Garden
1500 John F Kennedy BlvdBarcade
1114 Frankford AveLiquor store
Fine Wine & Good Spirits Premium Collection
180 W Girard AveSupermarket
ALDI
4421 Market St