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.

I visited The Acorn Club not in its role as a "premier private women's club," but as the guest of…read morean alumnae and CLE event. A single, small elevator--furnished with a small love-seat bench, which seemed slightly unnecessary and space-stealing for the limited number of floors housed in The Acorn Club--brought us to the second floor and its dining room. The Acorn Club's dining room is absolutely beautiful: especially the blue, damask wallpaper and the glittering chandeliers and wall sconces. The table seats and cloth napkins (both shades of dusky rose) were luxurious to the touch and the table settings were impeccable. Food-wise, the appetizer and dessert stole the show. The butternut squash soup was piping hot, creamy, and delicious--very similar to the version my mother makes for holidays. And the chocolate-and-vanilla mousse garnished with milk and white chocolate shavings was perfect (as was the almond lace cookie I may have also sampled). Meanwhile, the main course of (dry) chicken and (overdressed) salad was only so-so. Service-wise, the servers was a little surlier than you might expect in that setting, but for one of my fellow diners a polite and slightly apologetic response for putting her water glass too far to the center of the table seemed to break the ice enough to allow the server to seem less resentful. We left wondering how one becomes a member of this Club. Unfortunately the website still leaves us wondering.

Dear reader, We…read morerecently went to a wedding at The Union League in Philly, and the whole experience was extraordinary. The building is huge, elegant, and so striking to be inside, with a grand historic feel and remarkable detail at every turn. What truly stood out, though, was the artwork. There were beautiful, old, and impressive pieces everywhere, including portraits by Sully and Marchant, which made the entire place feel part museum, part event venue, and wholly unforgettable. It is such a unique setting for a wedding and easily one of the most stunning venues I have visited in years.

Wowza, inside was amazing. There was a wedding happening in there. I was there for a reception. The…read morepaintings and stained glass window. I was there for a work reception in the evening. Appetizers were decent. Mostly paintings of former Presidents, WWI, and more. Stained glass window on the staircase reminded me of my trip to Italy.

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!

The Fitler club provides great venues and service for events. My company frequents the Fitler club…read morefor happy hours and meetings and I've always had a delightful time. The staff is very polite, especially when you enter in the wrong way and get lost. Someone is always willing to help bring you to the right location. I've had a meeting in the ballroom which is connected to a backyard garden. I think this is where weddings are usually held. But it makes a great space for corporate meetings as well.Breakfast and lunch was also provided. Breakfast consisted of eggs, bagels, pastries and turkey sausage. I had a peach pastry and it was delicious! I think they used star anise to flavor the peach filling. Lunch we had potatoes, steak, salad, grain salad, and a medley of sandwiches. The space was large enough for my company to mingle but not feel empty. When we did have meetings in the ballroom, you could hear the kitchen staff blast their music. It was sorta comic relief to all day meetings. The trophy room is the most enjoyable! I've ordered too many drinks there. The bartenders are always polite when making your drink. I've never seen a bartender look annoyed and they make the drinks is care. The best dirty martini I've ever had was at the filter club. The first Negroni I've had was at the fitler club and the bartender told me to let the ice dilute it a little and it made the Negroni delicious. The trophy room has bowling alleys, arcade games, and hoops on the first floor. There was also a table set up with Mediterranean snacks like hummus, kebabs, pita sandwiches etc. the second floor is where the pool table, ping pong, connect 4 are located. Having a ping pong table on the second floor is risky lol the ball kept falling down to the first floor. There's also a photo booth that we couldn't figure out the password to. The trophy room has old school leather furniture giving it an old money American vibe! I've always been impressed with the filter club. The staff works so hard there! The club is truly amazing and worth it.

Fitler Club markets itself as a premium experience. The space is well appointed, but for the price,…read moreI expected more polish than I found. I was in Philadelphia on business and had scheduled a tour with someone from the membership team. I visit the city only occasionally, so I was more interested in understanding how the club works than in joining. When I arrived, the receptionist said she wasn't sure what was going on, and instead of the tour I'd scheduled, I was directed to a member appreciation mixer. The mixer was fine for what it was, but it was loud, a bit disorganized, and cliquish. That's not unusual for a members' event, but it's not where I'd send a prospective visitor who came in to get a feel for the place. I ended up talking with a member who belongs to several clubs, and he gave me the tour himself. He was generous with the inside scoop. He spoke highly of some of the amenities but said others, along with a lot of the food, aren't worth what they cost. He also put Fitler in context by comparing it to a nearby establishment that operates at a much higher tier and is far more exclusive. Fitler presents itself as part social club and part gym, and it leans on the idea that pro athletes train there. The gym didn't strike me as one a serious professional athlete would choose. What I saw is closer to a lifestyle club built around co-working space than a gym. That isn't a bad thing, but it isn't my kind of place. If I traveled to Philadelphia regularly and needed somewhere to work near Center City and the train station, I'd give it a harder look. The location is hard to beat, and the people I met were friendly. I didn't stay at the hotel, so this review covers only the club, based on a couple of hours on site. For a certain clientele and budget, Fitler Club probably makes a lot of sense. My issue is the gap between the pitch and the product. It's going for a gritty, athletic edge it doesn't fully pull off, and it's priced for a level of polish it doesn't deliver. I give it three stars for a great location and good bones, held back by a premium price on an experience that falls short of premium.

My review is based upon the food, service; attention to detail and my dinner partner. The service…read moreat the Pyramid Club was excellent. Everyone was welcoming, friendly and just lovely. When I mentioned that I followed a vegan diet, the staff were excited to show off their culinary skills. My meal was delicious. The views were spectacular. We dined just prior to sunset and we were able to witness nature's colours on display. And every great dining experience is punctuated with great company. Thank you for the experience and I look forward to many more dining experiences together.

The Pyramid Club is an interesting place and I have known about it for a very long time. It always…read moreseemed as if it was some mythical place that one would eventually get to go at some point by invite or cosmic intervention. That cosmic intervention finally happened for myself in the form of an invite to lunch by a friend of mine, and I was very excited about finally set my eyes upon the storied club. Following the exciting and quite long elevator ride to the top, I was surprised by how empty it was for lunch, but that only increased the appeal as it felt very exclusive and quiet. Let me start with that the food was good; very good in fact, but nothing special or to write home about. What really makes the place shine is the views, the feeling of exclusivity, and the staff. The staff is the real highlight and plays into every aspect of a great time here. You are treated as an honored guest from the minute you arrive until the minute you leave, and it is amplified if you are someone's guest they really put the effort in to treat everyone with the utmost respect and make the dining and relaxation experience at the price point that I am sure the members are paying for the opportunity. The views of the city are wonderful. Having worked a job that allowed me access to the roofs of nearly every high rise in the city, I have seen every angle and panorama of Philadelphia from up high, but the windowed seat views of the entire city while dining here are unparalleled. It is nothing if not the biggest selling point of the experience. I would love to return to see the view at night, but I don't think I will likely ever have that opportunity. If you have the luck of being invited here or given a chance at membership, check it out. It's one of the most unique places to eat in Market st financial area, and you won't regret it.

Love the vibes here, super cozy and moody. Perfect for date nights…read more Also Amazing cocktails, I always want to try as many new ones as I can. Never regretted a cocktail here, and if there is a milk punch on the menu I'd make sure to grab it cause they do not miss. Of course the food - I always order à la carte so can't speak to the fixed menu, but the carbonara is my favorite in the city.

My new favorite spot in East Passyunk area!! It is members-only which gives it an intimate setting…read morefor customers. I love that it gives a speakeasy vibe and their cocktails are quite interesting and delicious! Their pasta is also very flavorful. Consider me a returning customer!!

Have frequented many times throughout the years and it used to be a really solid after hours place…read moreonce the other gay clubs closed. The different rooms that play different types of music is always something that I adored about this location. There's also SO much space!! However really do not like how common it's become for people to be drugged or harassed. Not so much fun if not everyone can't be safe going there On that note - would be interested in the line dancing they are introducing as the classes occur before the devils hour rolls around

Do not waste your money here. Me and my friends were visiting from out of town and a man punched my…read morefriend in the face and grabbed her by the neck. Voyeur is unsafe for women and it should be known. You should go somewhere else.

Sketchy neighborhood didn't put me off, but the horrific smells in the ladies room on two separate…read moreoccasions, along with the lack of soap and only cold water coming out of the tap, grossed me out. Combine that with the fact that staff and customers were coughing into their HAND (not sleeve) and then touching things. NO thanks.

They definitely were playing some fun music that night. It's a shame the photo booth was not…read moreworking. Great place. Great music when they have that 90's euro disco music. The man selling the food in the back was very nice at beginning of the night when it got more crowded, I think he took on more than he could handle and was not very nice. Very snappy at that point. I still bought one of the pupusas & to me, it did not taste great. I would definitely return here again. It's very easy to miss though if you're driving by.

ADORABLE spot, with so many things going on. I'm not sure how much writer's block it'll cure, but…read morethe drinks are surely delicious and the bartenders very knowledgeable. The music is loud enough that you don't hear what someone at the next table over is saying, but not so loud that you can't hear your date talking. For me, the drinks on the menu are all a bit too sweet, so if you ask the bartenders to make you any kind of classic cocktail, they've got you covered. My martini with a twist was perfectly made, and the glass chilled down with ice and water before a drop of booze hit my glass. Our bartender was a master of his craft. We had a blast sitting around, having drinks, and chatting back and forth. Give this place a shot, it's adorable.

A cute spot with good drinks! I do think the interior theme is nice and there is also an upstairs…read morearea for seating. Service was timely and attentive. I'm sure we will be back again to try other drinks on their menu.

The Venetian club is a private Italian club located on Germantown Ave. They have rooms large…read moreenough for weddings etc.. and a bar on the first floor. The drink prices are cheap and its an ok local dive hang out. Its very casual and you don't need to dress up to stop in.

What Happens at The Venetian Club stays at the Venetian Club. A good place to hang out, I wish I…read morecould write more but members only.