Will always always love this place! Perfect for dinner or a nightcap. Staff is amazing. Vibes are…read moreunmatched! The whole experience is just one of the best in the city.

I had a majestic opportunity to enter this private social club here in Philadelphia, serving some…read moreof the best Italian food in this city. Palizzi Filippo Social club is this pinnacle restaurant serving people who love this cuisine. My daughter-in-law is a member and invited me (from Chicago) to fly here and sample what a true Italian dinner club can create; and create they did. Our host (my daughter-in-iaw) was as gracious as the people working here. Everyone was cordial and polite and couldn't do enough to make this dinner special. We had: * A Caesar salad that was dressed perfectly topped with white anchovies - fantastic * Brasciole - was this Italian dish of thin-cut beef pounded, stuffed, rolled, and braised in tomato sauce - exceptional * Escarole and Beans - is this thick stew with rich Italian flavors - loved it * Pasta with Crab - super red sauce dish which was delicious * Ravioli with ricotta, spinach and egg yolk - a classic * Sausage with fennel, broccoli rabbe, calabrese chili - super good * Lamb Chops - marinated in garlic and parsley - was the star of this show * Fritto Misto with baccala & gianchetti, roasted garlic aioli - could have eaten two of these dishes Palizzi ran like a Swiss Clock! Everything going on here tonight was working on all cylinders: The service, the temperatures of the food, the ambiance were all perfect. This old school restaurant with its old school vibe even had a coin operated cigarette machine in the front of the house, and you can't get more old school than that. Palizzi has a lot of rules, as do most private clubs, like no cellphones and a multitude of other rules, making this restaurant very unique. I have been to several private dinner clubs in my life; in such places as Los Angeles, Providence, RI, San Francisco and Hong Kong just to name a few. Palizzi Filippo Social Club definitely belongs in this heady group listed above. Palizzi Filippo Social Club having been around since 1918 has put an indelible stamp on its presence in this city!

Great place to visit. Located in the city so parking could be a challenge. There are some spots…read morealong the street and also a garage nearby. Check the on street parking kiosk for prices/hours. There is a huge staircase to get up to the speakeasy once you find the red door. The website says there is an elevator if needed. Once inside, you will immediately get the speakeasy vibe with the moody and dark decor, as well as the period appropriate lighting and seating options. There's some small intimate areas, as well as a main bar, a side seating bar area, and a back area with tables and chairs. I would recommend reservations. You can pick the bar or lounge when making reservations on their website. From the moment you enter, you will get terrific service. The host was great and we were early for our reservation, but we were seated at the bar as requested. As soon as we sat down, the bartender greeted us with waters and a sample of a bourbon punch. The entire visit was filled with very attentive staff who were always friendly and knowledgeable about the offerings on the menu. The drinks are well thought out and very good. The quality of the ingredients, as well as the flavor profiles work well. It is very difficult to pick from their crafty menu. We tried a total of 4 drinks and all were delicious. Highly recommend the Papucho - such an excellent mix of flavors that are well balanced and a very unique flavor. Honestly, not sure you will find one drink on this menu that isn't delicious. They do offer a menu of various foods. We ordered the octopus and the roasted monk fish. Both were fantastic. The servings are not big so be prepared to order dental dishes or just come with the intention of not getting a massive meal. They are good portions for a small dinner or think tapas. Overall, they have a fabulous experience with some super delicious drinks. Well done!

Returned either a group of friends, for their first time! So glad this place continues to impress…read moregoing forward. Our server was amazing (I wish I remembered his name!), the food was delicious, and the drinks never fail to impress. The only issue we have every time we go is that they unfortunately always run out of a few dishes on the menu (and always seems to be the ones we want)! In addition, calling the restaurant has been difficult, it has often gone straight to voicemail for me. For that reason make sure to make reservations ONLINE (that has never failed). Come EARLY if you want to ensure you'll get a menu item (we often get there around 8 pm or later, some menu items always run out for us). Regardless, this doesn't stop us from coming!

The Clover Club is comfortable, unpretentious, and accessible; the bartenders thoughtful and…read moredetail-oriented; and the drinks, at $5, affordably priced considering the quality (and the all-star roster of barkeeps who pull shifts here each night). This Sixth Street establishment keeps its menu focused with a handful of cocktails, typically straight-up classics or subtly but smartly tweaked variations of favorites, but they'll make anything you want, and it's a good bet it will be the best version you've ever had.

My friend is a member of The Maennerchor, which came in handy since it's one of the only bars open…read moreuntil 4am. The place is huge, and has a couple of rooms with pool tables, shuffleboard and video poker. This club is a relaxing place to finish the night off, with WAY CHEAP drinks and nice, chatty people. And free popcorn!

Great staff and great prices are just the tip of the iceberg here. New Beer Friday offers a weekly…read morerefreshed list of micros to sample. The menu is limited in its selections; but this is a bar and not a restaurant. That being said, the food is great for bar food. Try the burger, the tater tots or the weekend special. Shuffleboard, golf, pool and tons of flat panels provide entertainment options. If you not a member, you should be...

Had a great time watching the Tyson/Paul play-fight. Sikar was a really nice spot to enjoy the…read morenight with friends. Lots of fun people and a good selection of cigars in the walk-in humidor. The best part was meeting the owner Vinnie. He promised us the best Old Fashioned in Delaware and he did not disappoint! No food service BUT UberEats brought us our order from a nearby restaurant right to the front door of the lounge! Overall great night and nice spot. Will definitely be back! Thanks Vinnie!

I've been going to the Sikar Bar since they opened many years ago. I'm friends with Amadu and many…read moreother of the gentlemen. I was assaulted in 2010 and always felt safe while I was there. I could have a cigarette and be warm in the winter. However, Vinny kicked me out because I said cigarette and actually laid his hands on me! I called 911. I am a disabled 65 year old woman and he assaulted me because he can't take a joke. I hope that Du sees this and knows that I only came in to extend my condolences on the loss of his Mother.

The Crucible Flimflam on a Double-Throuple Date Night…read more So we met up with a dope ass Throuple at BAMM's Karaoke night last Thursday. All six of us caught a vibe but it was a vanilla event so the plan was to go on a double-throuple date Friday night. Not sure who picked it but we decided to meet up at the Crucible. I'm pretty sure it was the first time for all of us so we were excited to try a new place together. According to the event's fine print, the educational talks and demos were scheduled first but then "The Exploratorium" would be open after 11 p.m. I remember specifically reading, "More experienced folk come on out after 11:00 PM for open play." Well like I said, we had already caught the vibe the night before so we were ready to ride the wave the next night. We arrived at 11:15, dressed to impress and ready to party. The six of us stood in front lobby for a while. Apparently, no alcohol is allowed on the premises so the men had to run the drinks back to the car. I should have been paying attention to the faces of the people exiting or even the fact that folks were leaving soon after arriving. I guess I was so full of anticipation about the good time that I didn't notice. Well after we finally checked in, we were free to walk to the back. There are lockers and a changing area to the left. The restrooms are co-ed. The main hall opens into a large room with a bar and stage. There are several stations scattered about the room. A couple Saint Andrew's crosses, a horse, a canopy bed, a few overhead hooks, etc. To the right, there is a large open "theater" area. I think there were couches in there. And finally in the back left corner, there is a room with a swing and a couple fuckable chairs. I don't recall any music. It was eerily quiet with a weird mix of cocktail hour chatter and whipping noises. The lights were ON! Waaay too bright for an LS environment if you ask me. In fact, the whole setup wasn't really conducive to the type of on-premises fun we were looking for. The open floor plan makes it impossible to have an intimate experience. We walked around but it was difficult to find a place to get comfy with our party of six. I don't know if it was just a feeling we got or the fact that we were just in a new space but it felt like the entire couple watched us walk around and were waiting for us to "go." The crowd was almost entirely white. Maybe 30 people in the room. And we were six tall, sexy, Black people striding around the room in out panties and heels rubbing and groping each other. Even the men were shirtless and glistening! We looked good enough to eat and the crowd was drooling. We made our way to the room on the left with the swing. It's not at all private but at least we could get nasty without being on full display. The six of us started to "go" but the gentleman in the other couple was a little hesitant. He said that something was off so he wanted to check to make sure we could indeed play. He went to find an attendant to confirm that open play was allowed. Well, thats when they hit us with the flimflam. As the tip of my husband's dick just touched the lips of one of the young ladies, the attendant informed us that "absolutely no oral" was allowed on the premises. According to her, while sex on the premises is typically allowed, this was the one night that it was not. I went back and checked the fine print: "More experienced folk come on out after 11:00 PM for open play." Did I miss something? When they said play did they mean we could have play sex on their equipment? Were we really the only people who expected to "play"? Was there something particularly offensive by our half-naked Black bodies that prevented us from playing? Whatever the case, the Crucible is not swinger friendly at all!! Total waste of money. Date night killer. So basically we paid $100 to look at their equipment and pantomime sex. The shit almost blew our whole double-throuple date. We left for Shadows about 15 minutes after getting there. (The Shadows ripoff story is for another day.) Next time, we'll just go to a hookah lounge. Dance a little. Sip a little. Then we can just get a room. Unless you really really just want to attend educational event, stay away from the Crucible. It is an overrated waste of money.

Nothing as advertised on the website. wife and I wanted to explore in a semi private controlled…read moreatmosphere. even the bartender exclaimed, it's a run down gay bar. overweight guys having sex everywhere. not a place to meet like minded people as advertised. to go in and have one horrible drink and walk out was over $200. was not clean and the smell would turn your stomach. don't waste your time or money

First time back in 15 years! Whaaaaat?!!…read more $20 cover charge (you can get a fast pass for $30 online). I had one Malibu Bay Breeze - $16 !!! Ugh! Super fun place with a great vibe and music!!! There was a Freddie Mercury impressionist who was really good! I loved the decor, dance floor, and videos that matched the music. I was surprised at all the young chippies! Too you g of a crowd but we still had a blast! At certain points in the night, bubbles, steam, and droplets drop from above. We popped put to use the bathroom and the security guard couldn't see our hand stamps to get back in. Very upsetting but we eventually resolved it. Only ding in our night.

Place was great Music Fabulous…read moreBeautiful Women. Stupid looking older men walking right into you like you were in there way. I am 60 so I can say these things

I attended a tea with the Drexel Women in Business organization. The space is elegant! It is or…read morewas a private Women's club. The entrance is street level with a coat room, bathrooms, and a sitting room. The staircase going upstairs is beautiful. There is also an elevator. The event spaces are similar to a parlor. The tea sandwiches and small desserts were delicious. Tea, coffee, soda and wine were also available. The third floor parlor had plenty of room for 6-7 tables. It was easy to hear the speaker. The venue is impeccably clean.

excellent food, good service, and a lovely dining room I would very happily go back to the acorn…read moreclub

(to the gents of the Orpheus Club, to the Scrooge classic, "Thank You Very Much")…read more Dear, sweet gentlemen On behalf of all your fans who did assemble there I would merely like to mention if I may That our unanimous attitude Is one of lasting gratitude For what you men have done for us, that day And therefore I would simply like to say Thank you very much! Thank you very much! You're the nicest guys that ever dressed up and sang for me I may sound Double-Dutch But our delight is such I feel as though Philly's grown even brighter for me And if I had a flag I'd hang my flag out To add a sort of final victory touch But since I left my flag at home I'll simply have to say Thank you very, very, very much! Thank you very much! Thank you very much! You're the nicest guys that ever dressed up and sang for me It sounds a bit bizarre But things the way they are These brothers Orpheus have made it feel like home for me. And if I had some fireworks, I would light them To add a sort of celebration touch But since I left my fireworks at the shore I'll simply have to say Thank you very, very, very much! Thank you very much! Thank you very much! You're the nicest guys that ever dressed up and sang for me It isn't everyday I doll up on a Thursday I never the Revels could be so fun-ny And if I had a bugle I would blow it To add a sort of 'ow's-your-father touch But since I left my bugle at home I'll simply have to say Thank you very, very, very much Associate Membership, singing members, felt like going back to college and the world of fraternities. So, of course, I loved it. Schmoozing, gentlemen ranging from late 20s to late... 80s? I can't be sure because they all behave like a gaggle of college buddies! They're terribly welcoming, the men of Orpheus, and if you have the opportunity to check it out, you should jump on it. I went for the Revels, but I've heard purely magical things about the winter concert, too.

The oldest of its kind, but we're not exactly sure what kind that is…read more Ecce Quam Bonum!