Philadelphia - Nightlife - Nightclub

339 N. 11th St., Philadelphia 19107
267-239-0290

Trestle Inn

The once down-and-dirty go-go bar on the southwest corner of 11th and Callowhill Streets receives a tasteful facelift, throwing back to the eras where Barbarella-clad dancers took stage o... 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

1712 Walnut St. , Philadelphia 19103
215-735-6700

Whisper

What's the secret? Steep cover for both guys and ladies. Rumor has it you fill out a membership application at the door if you're a first-timer. There is nothing quiet about this twilight zone atmo... 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

435 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia 19123
215-592-8838

Silk City Diner Bar and Lounge

Great idea. Snag an old diner, you know, formica tables, lots of vinyl. Bring in a chef who knows his ratatouille from his ramen. Add a bar with fancy drinks and an event space where you book hip... 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

16 S. 2nd St., Philadelphia 19106
215-627-3132

32 Degrees Luxe Lounge

Bottle service is ubiquitous, with some clubs making it work and some falling just below premium. Follow the herds as they flock to this hard-to-get-into, sexy-sophisticated lounge. Low lighting an... 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

613 S. 4th St., Philadelphia 19147
215-629-3686

Fluid

Fluid definitely puts their efforts into luring the A-list DJ set to its (unfortunate) South St. location. ?usetlove is the name they drop the most, but they also host Josh Wink, Rich Medina and... read more

Willow St., Philadelphia 19123
215-922-7500

Shampoo

It takes a bit of work, and nerves, to find Shampoo. Located down a lonely alley in Chinatown, you'll know you're at the right place when you see the large man with an earpiece, the bouncer. Shampo... read more

1320 Chancellor St., Philadelphia 19107
215-735-0735

Sisters Restaurant and Nightclub

Sisters sure knows how to multitask. L Word Wednesdays, Karoke Thursdays, there's something for every girl at this gayborhood hotspot. Of course the real action is on the dancefloor so weekends are... 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

6029 Torresdale Ave., Philadelphia 19135
215-743-4333

Jack's Go-Go Bar

There are plenty of reasons to go to Jack's besides the dancing girls: go for a cheap beer, play a game of pool or a video game. Nothing too fancy about Jack's and that's how people like it. As one... read more

24 S. 2nd St., Philadelphia 19106
215-940-7900

Bleu Martini

Look past the exterior's neon lighting and the rough-and-tough bouncers, and you'll slip into a setting that is paralleled to the Jersey Shore. A spot qualified for your cracks over best worst-dres... read more

100 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia 19123
215-922-2994

Zee Bar

This venue has not yet been reviewed. read more

125 S. 2nd. St., Philadelphia 19106
215-351-9026

Lounge OneTwoFive

Like the club in the Blues Brothers movie that "plays both kinds of music: country AND western," Lounge OneTwoFive plays all kinds of music...as long as you can dance to it. Trance, techno, voca... read more