Cellar Dog is a solid 4.5 stars, rounding up. (I haven't been to their NYC location, so rating the…read morePhilly one on its own merits.) Shout out to the friendly staff, especially bartender Tahj! Speaking of bars, Cellar Dog has beer, wine, and cocktails. And a house green tea shot. Hungry? They've got typical bar food. I like their Cellar dog - a hot dog is perfect with almost any drink, especially at a reasonable $4 (credit accepted). I've been here on quiet nights, and haven't experienced a cover charge (yet). There's a stage for live performances, and plenty of TVs playing sports (usually). Like pool? There's +4 tables available when you're feeling competitive.

Been here before. Great place to chill with friends. Jazz music tonight. Pool tables are the long…read moretable but lots around to play with your crew. Was here for a Yelp event. Decent assortment of apps. I liked the crab cake bites. Other item were ok. I'd recommend this place for a fun evening with friends. And live music depending on your taste and the band of the night.

What a greaaaattt venue! My friend and I traveled here for Club1BD last weekend and had a blast!…read more This was a nice-sized venue, with clean bathrooms, a bar and even a fast-working coat-check center that I did not personally use, but the line moved and a lot of people used it! We Uber'd to the facility so I was not familar with surrounding parking but I do recommend others do the same!

Last night I saw Otoboke Beaver with DBGC at Union Transfer. It's been years since I saw a concert…read morehere. The venue did not disappoint and I had a great time just like in the past. Great acoustics, friendly and hard working staff - from security to the bar, and an overall good, fun vibe. The only difference from when I last was here is there's a parking fee in the back, but it was reasonable rate and honestly a good deal. Union Transfer is still an awesome place to see a show!!

Highly recommend - friendly, welcoming staff at the bar and beyond, with some great live music…read moreofferings. Be sure to check out the Ars Nova Workshop series. Just heard Nazir Ebo last night, awesome. And a really good beer list, too! Update: I've learned since my first visit that they also sell wine by the bottle and have an great selection of affordable choices.

Ok! This place was so unexpected! Was a former dive bar but now is a coffee shop by morning and…read morewine bar by afternoon/evening. The bartenders are so knowledgeable about the wines and I'm excited to go back. Great music selection playing. Just a very laid back place to be. I also learned that they have 20% champagne bottles on Sundays!

This was a GA (General Admission) concert that I attended. I always give it up to people who can…read morestand for an entire show and because I really wanted to see Bob Moses and Cannons, I decided to give this type of experience a try for the first time. GA shows are not easy to attend because chances are, you will run into a more rowdier crowd. Here is how I prepared myself the day of to ease some of my anxiety: - Go early to secure a good spot to stand at. - Drink lots of water before going. You don't want to lose your space by going to the restroom. Expect to stand for 4+ hours. - Eat a good meal, you don't want to faint. - Wear comfortable shoes. We left on a Friday night from New Jersey to Philly during rush hour in mad traffic. Got to the venue 20 minutes before the show started and I was so surprised to get a spot in the first row in front of the stage. I was like...no wayyyy!!! Acoustic here transmitted pitch perfectly. My videos do not do it justice. The sound was incredible. I think I danced every second of every moment. We really lucked out with some of the nicest people around us. While dancing at one point, a girl tapped me on the shoulder and said..."you're like the only one dancing and I think that's awesome that you're not afraid to do so". I replied, it's frickin Bob Moses, how can you not dance? Loved that I got to dance with a couple of the wild girls standing near me. Lol. Staff here are extremely friendly. One of the security guards below the stage was nice enough to ask if I wanted any water. There are a few bar areas for alcoholic drinks and small bites. Highly recommend this cool a$$ venue. It was standing room only for this show but seats were available for an extra $200 in the upper mezzanine, first come first serve. Restrooms: clean and plenty of stalls. Note: River Casino across the street offers free parking. We got to grab a bite to eat there afterwards.

Parking crazy!…read more Setup: ok Good place to attend with good friends. Security call be extra some times

WHAT?! How have I not reviewed you??!??…read more Okay, bear with me. Could the venue have more amenties? Sure. Could the ingress and throughways inside be managed better when the crowd is sardines in a can? Sure. Can every experience in life be "more" or "better" if we're being extra picky, eventually turning those same experiences into a sterile, "will never offend anyone," suburb-coded "I come into the city once in a while for a good show but I hate the parking situation" experience? Yes. But not the the TLA, no. The TLA is Philly as hell. It's not there to give you extra-wide seats or a pinky off the champagne glass kind of vibe. It's there to be affordable. It's there to connect you with all sorts of different people there to see the same great show. And it's there to remind you that sometimes, sticky sweaty is the way to go. In the TLA, we're rawdogging sweaty air and great acts. It's where you go to see the acts that come through town where everyone who shows up REALLY wanted to show up - the performers because they're not stadium famous, and the attendees because they love those same performers all up in their bones. Things might be tight in the venue, but there's always room for fun and dancing.

I saw Jesse J in January 2026. Intimate venue! Security was friendly and efficient at the front…read more The show was an acoustic set so I knew I'd want to sit. I was lucky to get balcony seats in row B - they were amazing! Pretty comfortable and an amazing view. There's also a bar up there so you don't have to go downstairs.

Quiet night at the quaint, sleek hidden jazz lounge…read more Saw on their event page that they had jazz music for the night along with a Galentine Paint nite that I could have joined but was too tired from the day's work. Had a drink and wanted to order apps but already full from another location. Visited this place a couple years ago and glad to revisit though this time was a lot more serene.

Midnight & the Wicked is such a great addition to Philly -- I've been a few times now and love it…read moremore each visit. It's perfect for a chill, relaxed date night or a fun girls' night out. Start the night with a cocktail and live music -- they typically have someone playing the piano, which sets the mood perfectly. Later in the evening, the Vault transforms into a nightclub, so you really get two experiences in one spot. The space itself is stunning. The velvet chairs are incredibly photo-worthy, and even the bathrooms are beautiful!! A great mix of atmosphere, music, and energy -- definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to.

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.

Possibly and probably the coolest place Ive EVER seen a band perform!…read more I fell in love as soon as we walked up the cobblestone and headed inside. An incredible big building remodeled from a car factory or some such. Super cool decor and vibe overall - even the "church pews" were neat. Very friendly people and a cool bartender. We went specifically to see the 1920's band, Drew Nugent, who blew us away. He embodies the era to the tee in every way! The musicians were all top notch and tight AF! I loved their look, sound, and presence! We stayed until they ended at 10:30 pm. Parking is a bear - we made our own spot by the fence. I highly recommend!!!

Okay. This place was the place to be BEFORE the renovation and now....its a total vibe! I didn't…read morethink it could get any better. I am by no means an edm/house music kind of person and that's what they played on every floor but I found myself jamming and feeling free. The amount of space there now is, is awesome as you don't feel overstimulated by the crowd. The fact that there's an outdoor area for people to smoke/just get some fresh air without having to leave the venue was something I didn't think I'd love so much. Absolutely would recommend this for everyone to take their friends out for a night out One thing to note - it was ticketed to get in and was $17 but I'm not sure if this is a thing that happens often

The Barbary reopened!…read more It's aight. I feel like I might be having my "old man shakes fist at cloud" moment: the place is clean. The numerous toilets and sinks all work. There's not a single bumper sticker or graffito to be seen. And drinks are still 2025 cheap... I think. But the inside is just kinda all black and neon... like "hey, we're cyberpunk now." Barbary, you were already cyberpunk when you were just regular punk existing at the edge of technological apocalypse, bro. Cyberpunk is crusty and biohacky, but I don't even know if that's what you're going for. Anyway, the place is nice. It even has what looks like a little bottle service area. I think back in the 2010s Barbary, the closest thing to bottle service would have been the dancing proletariat seizing the means of drunkenness from the owners and sharing cheap tequila amongst the people. And that's what I miss the most. Did the Barbary lose the jank and lack of maintenance money that made it an institution, or am I just old? The answer is yes.

sojo risin' $13 - drink has a pineapple and no raspberry fruit punch. I liked how it has no strong…read moreliquor flavor and was super easy to go down since I don't really like the strong liquor taste. Service took a minute and it's great ambiance on a monday night. decent amount of ppl

MilkBoy is one of my favorite local joints to get a drink[1]. Sit at the bar and watch the game[2],…read moreor at a table and people-watch - they've got lots of windows. During nice weather they'll open them, and there's also sidewalk seating. This bar isn't corporate. (Why sit at Iron Hill or Hard Rock Cafe?) Friendly staff, especially if they recognize you. Shout-out to Dan, Sabrina, and Anna! I've been here more times than I can remember. Mostly because it's hard to remember the times when surprise shots appear. Which may or may not have ever happened to me here... Tip well. Credit cards accepted. Say hi if you see me there. (I'll probably be confused.) [1] A solid 4.5 stars. [2] Whatever sportsball game is going on. Don't ask me!

My sister is local to the area and insisted that our trip to visit her included an evening at Time…read more We arrived on Monday night around 9:30-10 pm. Everyone we interacted with was absolutely wonderful and pleasant, ranging from the team members to our fellow patrons. I had a gin and Sprite to drink and I ordered the burger for some grub. The drink was standard but on the strong side. I enjoyed the burger very much and found the fries to be hot and crispy, just as a good shoestring fry should be. Of course, we enjoyed the live music that swirled around the bar that evening. The band was great and upbeat. I would definitely return!

My first experience at Time was a good one! I came with a few friends before a performance at the…read moreWalnut Street Theater. It was a quick walk to the theater. The bartender area has table and bar seating. It has a moody vibe with dark lighting and candles. Time has a Happy Hour on Sunday. We sat at the bar. The bartender was attentive and friendly. She was the only server for the bar. It was a good deal! Wines including champagne were $5, a few beers for $5 and $10 for select cocktails. The champagne was good. The bartender suggested a sugar cube and splash of bitters. It took it up a notch! The food was a great deal! Mussels with toasted bread for $9, whipped feta with grapes and nuts for $9 and 2 pork sliders for $5 were all delicious!! I will definitely be back again! FYI if there is live music a $5 surcharge applies.