Guidebook for Philadelphia
Arts & Culture
Greatest collection of Impressionist paintings in spectacular contemporary architecture shell.
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyGreatest collection of Impressionist paintings in spectacular contemporary architecture shell.
PhilaMOCA
531 N 12th StEraserhood flame keepers: gallery and performance space
Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwywell, take a look at Rodin's sculpures
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwygreat collection of classical art
Newly restored, originally built in 1908, The Met Phoiladelphia is open for business! Superb live music venue
40 locals recommend
The MET Philadelphia
858 N Broad StNewly restored, originally built in 1908, The Met Phoiladelphia is open for business! Superb live music venue
One of many artists run galleries in this building. First Friday of every month all the galleries in this building open new shows. 3 floors of artsy parties usually from 6 to 9PM. Come join local artists
Marginal Utility
319 N 11th StOne of many artists run galleries in this building. First Friday of every month all the galleries in this building open new shows. 3 floors of artsy parties usually from 6 to 9PM. Come join local artists
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
532 N 7th StOriginal American Goth
Food Scene
Cafe Lift
1124 N 13th StMost popular Weekend brunch destination
Bufad
1240 Spring Garden StArtisan pizza and seasonal delicatessen. Bring your own beverage!
Like your mama's from Caracas home cooking! Everything from scratch at this Venezuelan restaurant. Officially best chocolate in Philadelphia, hand made by the owner from organic beans.
11 locals recommend
Sazon Restaurant & Cafe
941 Spring Garden StLike your mama's from Caracas home cooking! Everything from scratch at this Venezuelan restaurant. Officially best chocolate in Philadelphia, hand made by the owner from organic beans.
China Town
many good and some great Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants
King of Tandoor
1824 Callowhill Stgreat Indian restaurant
Hickory Lane American Bistro
2025 Fairmount AveSeasonal and local fare at this local favorite
Osteria
640 N Broad StFine and upscale Italian dining. Book well in advance
Santucci's Original Square Pizza
901 S 10th StBest pizza 2016 in town by Philadelphia Magazine
Offshoot of famous NYC Chinatown establishment serving dim sum since 1920!
6 locals recommend
Nom Wah Philadelphia
218 N 13th StOffshoot of famous NYC Chinatown establishment serving dim sum since 1920!
Beautiful hidden gem to enjoy slow brunches. Great outdoor seating in beautiful Fairmount area.
42 locals recommend
St. Stephen's Green
1701 Green StBeautiful hidden gem to enjoy slow brunches. Great outdoor seating in beautiful Fairmount area.
El Purepecha
315 N 12th StHole in the wall authentic Mexican
A Mano
2244 Fairmount AvePretty interesting upscale seasonal Italian
Elixr Coffee Roasters
207 S Sydenham StBest coffee in the neighborhood with pastries to match!
best mozzarella at Valley Shepherd Creamery, best cheesecake at Termini Brothers Bakery, best ice cream at Bassetts, yummiest doughnuts at Beiler's . Go explore!
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th Stbest mozzarella at Valley Shepherd Creamery, best cheesecake at Termini Brothers Bakery, best ice cream at Bassetts, yummiest doughnuts at Beiler's . Go explore!
Drinks & Nightlife
Meet the neighbors, taste craft beers, enjoy delicious comfort food
44 locals recommend
Prohibition Taproom
501 N 13th StMeet the neighbors, taste craft beers, enjoy delicious comfort food
The Institute Craft Bar & Kitchen
525 N 11th Stfor those studying local craft beers
vintage projections, 60's cocktails, kitschy eats, go-go dancers for Austin Powers in you.
36 locals recommend
The Trestle Inn
339 N 11th Stvintage projections, 60's cocktails, kitschy eats, go-go dancers for Austin Powers in you.
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford Avebest German beergarden in Philly
Cooperage: A Wine & Whiskey Bar
123 S 7th StBelgium beers, pomme frites and mussels!
Speakeasy, shhhh!!! Great cocktails and ambience, some would claim one of the best bars in US, that is if you can find it and if you are let in.
79 locals recommend
Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race StSpeakeasy, shhhh!!! Great cocktails and ambience, some would claim one of the best bars in US, that is if you can find it and if you are let in.
if you wanna see how Williamsburg in NYC looked and felt just when gentrification started there visit this joint. Amazing coffee cocktails too. Dancing later at night.
11 locals recommend
Win Win Coffee Bar
422-418 Spring Garden Stif you wanna see how Williamsburg in NYC looked and felt just when gentrification started there visit this joint. Amazing coffee cocktails too. Dancing later at night.
Amazing recently opened brewery/gastropub by Liquid Artists in spectacular industrial space. Freshest beers, great bar food with asian twist.
Roy Pitz Barrel House
990 Spring Garden StAmazing recently opened brewery/gastropub by Liquid Artists in spectacular industrial space. Freshest beers, great bar food with asian twist.
Newest brewery in our neighborhood. Many house beers on tap, a different food truck in the backyard every day. Great happy hour too!
20 locals recommend
Love City Brewing
1023 Hamilton StNewest brewery in our neighborhood. Many house beers on tap, a different food truck in the backyard every day. Great happy hour too!
Boxcar Beer Garden
Just bellow the Rail Park a nice outdoor space to chill after the sunset.
Everything Else
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Stvarious trade shows
Philadelphia City Hall
1400 John F Kennedy Blvdwell, that's were our mayor spends most of his days
Entertainment & Activities
Underground Arts
1200 Callowhill Stperformance space for local and national indie rock bands
four decades old live music hall located in the former electric factory.
31 locals recommend
Franklin Music Hall
421 N 7th Stfour decades old live music hall located in the former electric factory.
Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden StGreat live music venue in nicely restored building. Full bar.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania Avereliable grocery store
Sightseeing
Most impressive former prison. Al Capone spend years in there, you definitely can occupy yourself for couple of hours!
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveMost impressive former prison. Al Capone spend years in there, you definitely can occupy yourself for couple of hours!