Philadelphia - Nightlife - Live Music

1004-26 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia 19123
215-232-2100

Union Transfer

Turn of the century Spring Garden building—one that most recently housed the Spaghetti Warehouse—reemerges with stylings similar to its train depot roots. Versatile ... read more

1100 Chestnut St., Philadelphia 19151
215-925-6455

MilkBoy

Music-and-coffee entrepreneurs Jamie Lokoff and Tommy Joyner expand their Main Line co-chains into city limits, getting cozy in Center City—this time with a liquor license. The duo now ... read more

509 S. 2nd St., Philadelphia 19147
267-324-3909

The former Kildare's in Headhouse Square dips into a booze-soaked revival, in a world of fine bourbons and blues that's cozy amongst a menu of char-grilled, BBQ grub. The 4,000 sq ft haunt, divided... read more

1904 Chestnut St., Philadelphia 19103
215-557-7510

KIVA Lounge

Months following Kokopelli's premiere, Chef Gina Rodriquez had Rittenhouse on lock-down, churning out the finest, lip-smacking Southwestern small plates in a 100-block radius. The 50-plus library o... read more

1250 N. Front St., Philadelphia 19122
215-291-4919

Kung Fu Necktie

When we heard that a couple of the guys from East Village's notorious Lit were decamping to Philly to open a bar, our minds flashed back to all the fun and hangovers that the NYC dive had provided ... read more

951 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia 19125
215- 634-7400

The Barbary

A down and dirty dance club, you know for the kids! We're not kidding when we say kids, The Barbary does good business in all ages shows earlier in the evening, giving teens a rare chance to rock o... read more

909 N. 2nd. St., Philadelphia 19123
215-238-2695

North Bowl

Gone are the days of Ralph Kramdon escaping Alice's clutches for the bowling alley. Bowling is cool, and Ralph would have to compete with martini-swilling hipsters if he wants a lane, now. Philly's... read more

3025 Walnut St., Philadelphia 19104
215-222-1400

World Cafe Live

Gigs at World Cafe get filed under "must do" for American musicians touring the East Coast. World-famous space includes a top-notch venue that can accommodate 600, with classy bar/resto that can se... read more

1201 N. Frankford Ave., Philadelphia 19125
215-739-9684

Johnny Brenda's

Has Kate Moss ever steered you wrong? Apparently when Ms. Moss makes the Philly scene, she's been known to hang at Johnny Brenda's, so consider it universally approved. What sets this venue apart... read more

2639 Poplar St., Philadelphia 19130
215-787-0488

North Star Bar

The story of the North Star is pretty cool. First opened in 1981 in a building that actually dates back to prohibition, the NS changed hands in the '90s and seems to have settled into middle age gr... read more

412 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia 19123
267-671-9298

The Fire

A music venue first, but also a great place for a late afternoon beer as that night's bands are setting up. The booking policy is liberal so you'll see anyone from an up-and-coming hip-hopper to a ... read more

1509 South St., Philadelphia 19146
215-545-4511

Bob and Barbara's Lounge

Gentrification has made most places like Bob and Barbara's pack up shop, but (luckily) they continue to run the game. B and B's is all about jazz—on the weekends it's the more established ac... read more

1003 Arch St., Philadelphia 19107
215-922-5483

The Trocadero

Situated in a 140 year old cabaret, The Troc oozes...well it just oozes. Nostalgia, beer, sweat and madness all come together at one of the best live venues on the East Coast. Everyone plays there ... read more

20 S 2nd St, Philadelphia 19106
267-820-9870

Serrano | Tin Angel

To call Serrano an institution is to vastly understate; 'restaurant's been a neighborhood favorite from way before Old City became a nightlife destination. Place bills itself as the OC's longest ru... read more

206 S. Quince St., Philadelphia 19107
215-627-1662

The Bike Stop

Four floors of increasing decadence make The Bike Stop a gay bar for every persuasion, straights included. Sure things get pretty cruisy in the leather basement, but those watching the game two fli... read more

3801 Ludlow St., Philadelphia
215-222-1234

Blockley Pourhouse and Mary Oaks

Philadelphia has always been a rockers’ city. To wit, in the old Chestnut Cabaret space, whose stage has welcomed everyone from De La Soul to Devo, comes the new Blockley Pour House, which, f... read more