I wish I could give this place 5 stars but that's not happening! I like going here because there's…read moreplenty of parking and it has more room than North bowl. However the food is NOT worth a dime. I'm a foodie so that's important to me. My sister and I took my brother here for his bday and we spent over $300, how do you even spend that while bowling? I ordered two orders of the wings, two pizzas which taste like cardboard and an order of chicken tenders and tatter tots, it was like 9 tots, along with drinks(4 sodas) only three adult beverages...$268 like how???? Our server kept forgetting stuff like naps and straws, at one point I actually went to the bar to get napkins because I didn't want to feel like I was bothering her. Would I go back, of course, just don't eat anything from there unless you are desperate. Very clean and spacious. I will recommend if you go with a large group reserve two lanes.

On Thursday, May 15, 2025 I brought in a group of 41, which included 35 6th, 7th, and 8th graders…read morealong with their 6 teachers and they all had a blast! Our visit started with a nice greeting and excellent communication from managers Yady and Arturo, and continued with professional and efficient service from bowling shoe attendants Marco and Lynna, bartender Jackie and server Olivia. The students loved the mac and cheese and sliders of course, but nothing was better than the chicken nuggets! Being located upstairs and off by ourselves was aHUGE help in keeping them all ion one place with no interaction with the other, older visitors downstairs, so thanks for that! Finally, I would like to note as we prepared to leave I saw Manager Arturo dash past our group and out the front door and I figured maybe his car was being ticketed....only to find out he had run ahead of us to help the students cross the intersection of Swanson Street and Oregon Avenue. It's things like this that endear me to a tour venue!

Really cool spot in a residential area of Northern Liberties. Great sound, very laidback. Not too…read morecrowded for the show we went to. Cash only bar with ATM on premises.

If you're looking for an event hall that delivers upon being almost exactly what you aim to make of…read moreit in Philadelphia, Then RUBA Hall might just become your salvation. But on top of that its also one of those you never really know what you're going to get kind of places until you actually set out to find out. In my experience with RUBA hall I've known it as the place for the perfect potluck (which would have been even better if more of the people who said they were going to show up with food actually did. Just saying!), a concert hall that featured 3-4 awesome acts, a place that housed the ultimate karaoke party, and a spot known for its cabarets (that I still need to make it down too!). When it comes down to it RUBA is a place that is generally open to letting its members paint a blank canvas for its events. And since it predominately likes to center itself on the performing arts that can be a very beautiful thing! Another awesome thing is how little it can cost to get such a coveted membership and throw an event. The membership rate for such a cool event hall and after hours club is $20 a year. And putting on events goes for around $300 which is practically nothing if you can pull off something fun and exciting. So when it comes down to it RUBA is solid gold!

I came to the Fire on a Sunday for their weekly jazz night, and got to see a poetry night too. The…read morestaff is so nice, the drinks are good, the vibe is great. Perfect neighborhood spot to come grab a drink or come and see some really cool artists.

It's a dive bar, and yet you still don't get what you pay for. People are highly inclined to play…read moreunfair for what they think might earn them tips. Think twice before coming with a significant other, because the bartender will not respect that at all, very rude, attempting to attract my significant other thinking it'll get them tips when I'm the one paying. As I'm a classy person I still left a good tip but that was my final straw there. I had to leave a message. In addition as someone who was a regular and never saw a black bartender, only mixed. They will hire friends, call me there friend, but they'd never hire me as a bartender because they want to make unambiguous black women feel less than. the managers are LGBTQ and they are full in competition with women and especially women of color who have something going for them. Horrible experience. Save your money and hit up wine and spirits.

Love this place! I will definitely be back. Came down to Philadelphia for the Heathen & Void show…read moreat Nikki Lopez, and got there early, so spent some time at the bar and talked with the owner a bit. Very cool vibe, framed punk rock posters on the walls, lots of NYHC playing on the sound system. Good beer selection. Then upstairs is the stage. It's roughly comparable to Milkboy's upstairs stage areas, in terms of size. There is one bathroom downstairs (sometimes two), and two upstairs, and both floors have a bar. The bartenders are very nice, which is important. The sound for Heathen's show was quite good. I like the stage setup and general atmosphere of both floors. The downstairs bar area has an open front, so on nice days you can sit on their couch or comfortable chairs and enjoy a drink while watching the people go by. They seemed to have a spot right out front, too, for band vans. Not all venues have that! When I was in a band, it would have been much appreciated. All in all, a wonderful place. I wish I could make it to the Murphy's Law show this coming weekend. But will be back, regardless, at some point in the near future.

Came here for a concert upstairs. The drinks were reasonably priced, vibes weren't bad! The most…read moreoff putting part is this area that looks like a stage but it's actually a pool table area. They have a digital camera mirror and Karaoke on Fridays!

I've been here twice now for live jazzy music! Groovy venue, good cocktails, heaters for the winter…read moretime. The staff are friendly and there's lots of open seating or you can reserve a table for an additional cost. I love a drink with egg white and their signature velvet black squirrel has it, very tasty. Bring your friends.

The Black Squirrel Club is one of the best bars and music venues in Philadelphia. The bar/venue is…read morelocated inside a historic steam plant in the heart of Fishtown on a cobblestone street. There are two huge rooms with lots of seating and with a large outdoor space outback to hang out and chill. Music at the venue ranges from hot jazz to country to 80's punk and new wave. The club is a jewel in the crown of Philadelphia's music scene.

I booked a lunch and mini golf session here for a birthday with a group of 10 people, and it…read morecouldn't have gone better! I intentionally booked an off-hour since I didn't want my big group to get in anyone's way, and opening time on a Saturday worked perfectly. We were seated at a long table in the back that felt as close to a private room as we could get. Appreciated our server being patient with some late guests and checking in on us regularly. I loved the spicy chicken sandwich as much as the first time I had it, and also tried the lamb kheema cheesesteak (delicious) and the masala nachos (HUGE portion). Super reasonable prices for food and drinks here, and still some of the best Asian fusion food I've had with really authentic flavors transformed into classic bar-food dishes. We went to mini golf afterwards and did all 18 holes; I was afraid so much mini golf could get tiring or boring, but we had a blast throughout and played for a good 3+ hours. Some of the upstairs holes were deceptively difficult, but we didn't take it too seriously and honestly it made it funnier. Again, coming at a less-crowded time was a good call as I can imagine a big group being more cumbersome to other guests at a busy time. The place did pick up in the evening right as we were finishing up. Overall, Libertee Grounds is a great place for a meal, drinks, and activity whether it's for a date, friend hangout, or a larger event (I know they do event bookings for particularly large groups). Even though I've played through all the mini golf courses by now, I'd honestly come back just for the delicious food!

I can only comment on the bar area, since I just stopped in for a quick couple beers and did not…read morecheck out the mini-golf or food. However, I liked the atmosphere of Libertee Grounds and have made a note to myself to come back when I have more time to spend. The beer selection here is quite good. I had the Kenwood Original and it was good enough for seconds. If you're a beer person, this is a great place to visit. The bartender was also very friendly and helpful, and I wished I'd had more time to spend here. Will be back.

I love this cute venue and the comfy chairs possibly available. Great place to hang…read more My friend and I wanted a cotton candy drink and they were out of the cotton candy portion. The drink I had with the flame was too strong for me but I loved the smell of the burning wood after it was made. The person I was served by had a few recommendations and I could request some on my own for mock tails. I would have preferred an actual mocktail menu. Also, no prizes to win unlike what was stated on an online ad which sucked a bit . Great atmosphere. I know this is a rough rating but I would still come back!

The menu is great, the drinks are great, the ambiance is 1000% Philly and this place utterly rocks…read more The people that work here are awesome. You want a happening bar in Philly that is unlike anything else on offer? This is the spot.

This business is under new ownership and is now called, 812 Lounge, and I have been there twice in…read moretwo weeks because I really enjoyed the food the first time I attended with a party of eight of us and I had the catfish and grits with a side of potatoes and scramble eggs. Also, I waited until dinner had came in so I can take home the crab balls and shrimps. They both were seasoned, lightly breaded, and deep fried to perfection. The Menu itself, which is broken down by Brunch on the weekend, Happy Hours during the week days, Appetizers, and Dinner and offer such a variety of dishes that I personally will give it like a 5 Star Restaurant quality. The ambience and service was good the first with some improvement needed with the second time being exemplary. This time I had the grilled salmon, mash potatoes, and asparagus, with half dozen of shrimps, which was $1per shrimp during Happy Hour along with offering $1 chicken wings. I haven't seen that promotion at any other establishment in a long time. My niece had the lollipop lamb chops, mash potatoes, and asparagus with loaded cheese fries with crab meat. I tried it and it was really good, so to the point, I'm going to order it the next time I attend for Happy Hours or Dinner. She really enjoyed her food and we both took home what we couldn't finish as the portion was definitely worth every cent.​ Oh, the presentation of each dish was well put together. I Love the flower touch. The second time I receive blue orchard, I believe that's what the flower was and different shades of blue is my favorite color so I appreciated even more. Lastly, I cannot wait until my next visit as I will like to try either the lobster and grits, crab cakes with a choice of two sides, or the lollipop lamb chops and mussels to go, lol. I highly recommend this establishment.

This is my first time in Philadelphia. This was the first spot that my friend and her co-worker…read moretook me to. The bartender made my friend and I some amazing drinks. I was a little tipsy after the first one but I definitely ordered another one. I loved their grilled chicken wigs. The music was good and it wasn't very crowded (at least when we got there).