Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
You simply walk down the stairs and you're there! The cafe is quaint and beautiful. Baristas are friendly during the day, and the bartenders at night come with free stories. Try the shisito peppers and the spicy shrimp.
43 locals recommend
Plenty Café
1710 E Passyunk AveYou simply walk down the stairs and you're there! The cafe is quaint and beautiful. Baristas are friendly during the day, and the bartenders at night come with free stories. Try the shisito peppers and the spicy shrimp.
For when you want to splurge a bit on one of the best tiny BYOB places in the city. Cozy and serene atmosphere, perfectly attentive service, and the possibility of having the best meal of your life
40 locals recommend
Little Fish Byob
746 S 6th StFor when you want to splurge a bit on one of the best tiny BYOB places in the city. Cozy and serene atmosphere, perfectly attentive service, and the possibility of having the best meal of your life
You can pull a stool up to the bar for their $5 happy hour burger and a beer, or sit down for their famous hot chicken sandwich. Versatile menu to please really anyone in a sophisticated but casual setting
Whetstone Tavern
700 South 5th StreetYou can pull a stool up to the bar for their $5 happy hour burger and a beer, or sit down for their famous hot chicken sandwich. Versatile menu to please really anyone in a sophisticated but casual setting
If I ever win the lottery and contract a tape worm on the same day, then I'll probably eat at Barbuzzo for the rest of my life. Recommended: chicken liver-foie mousse, autumn shaved salad (shaved brussel sprouts, kohirabi, celery root, lemon, toasted hazelnuts), funghi pizza and the pan seared gnocchi
78 locals recommend
Barbuzzo
110 S 13th StIf I ever win the lottery and contract a tape worm on the same day, then I'll probably eat at Barbuzzo for the rest of my life. Recommended: chicken liver-foie mousse, autumn shaved salad (shaved brussel sprouts, kohirabi, celery root, lemon, toasted hazelnuts), funghi pizza and the pan seared gnocchi
One of the best happy hours in the city with a specialty cocktail and house wine for $4, draft beer for $3, and then tons of delicious small plates for under $5. On summer nights you can find a hidden patio in the back called The Grafitti Bar. This is a perfect place to take a date for delicious food (try the edamame dumplings) and then drinks out back.
61 locals recommend
Sampan
124 S 13th StOne of the best happy hours in the city with a specialty cocktail and house wine for $4, draft beer for $3, and then tons of delicious small plates for under $5. On summer nights you can find a hidden patio in the back called The Grafitti Bar. This is a perfect place to take a date for delicious food (try the edamame dumplings) and then drinks out back.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best dive bar I've ever been to, period. Pool and darts upstairs, walls of graffiti, gritty bartenders, and cheap drinks. Only bring your mom if she has the tattoos to prove she's worthy
60 locals recommend
Tattooed Mom
530 South StThe best dive bar I've ever been to, period. Pool and darts upstairs, walls of graffiti, gritty bartenders, and cheap drinks. Only bring your mom if she has the tattoos to prove she's worthy
Two R's on the back alley door is the only indicator it's the spot. Dark, quiet, 1920s feel, lit by candles. Ideal place to sip whiskey after robbing a bank or poisoning your husband with arsenic. If you eat at El Rey and ask your server they'll let you walk back through the kitchen right into The Ranstead Room. Bring your dollar bills because the drinks are delicious but aren't cheap!
53 locals recommend
The Ranstead Room
2013 Ranstead StTwo R's on the back alley door is the only indicator it's the spot. Dark, quiet, 1920s feel, lit by candles. Ideal place to sip whiskey after robbing a bank or poisoning your husband with arsenic. If you eat at El Rey and ask your server they'll let you walk back through the kitchen right into The Ranstead Room. Bring your dollar bills because the drinks are delicious but aren't cheap!
A Jose Garces favorite offering a deal of a happy hour with cool, simple looking decor. A distinctly urban feel. Tinto means wine in Spanish, so you can guess what their specialty is. Diverse tapas list, and cool bar with beautiful antique vaulted ceilings.
28 locals recommend
Tinto
114 S 20th StA Jose Garces favorite offering a deal of a happy hour with cool, simple looking decor. A distinctly urban feel. Tinto means wine in Spanish, so you can guess what their specialty is. Diverse tapas list, and cool bar with beautiful antique vaulted ceilings.
Sightseeing
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StBirthplace of the United States
Arts & Culture
Betsy Ross House
239 Arch StFind out how the first American flag was made