I really like the inside of this venue because it's small but has really good visibility. There is…read morea balcony area, but it's mostly general admission on the floor. The entry process was easy and the staff was friendly. I liked the way the inside looks very historic and has a homey feel, it really contributed to the concert energy and made for a nice experience overall. I didn't try any food but they did have some good options, if you don't have time to eat before your show.

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!

This is by far the best new spot in town, and THE place to be on a Thursday night! Right above…read moreVictoria Freehouse, this dive has a completely different (but still cozy and fun) feel. You'll love the lights, the music, and the happy hour for sure. Karaoke on Thursday starts between 9:30 and 10pm. For now - perhaps because it's summer, perhaps because it's a new venue - it draws a really fantastic hostel crowd. You know who I'm talking about: young, fun, upbeat kids on vacation who don't take themselves seriously and just want to have a good time with you. You don't have to wait for years for your turn to sing, and no one is judging your voice because they're too busy dancing. Although it's hard to beat $2 tacos and $3 Jameson, something I love even more is the hallway with the selfie wall on the left and the chalkboard on the right. Tag yourself in photos taken in funky mirrors (hello, new profile pic!) and then draw a silly picture on the chalkboard. The chalkboard is such a fun way to interact with your fellow patrons! What a stroke of brilliance on the owner's part. Speaking of the owner, she is sweet, funny, and warm. The place gets busy on Thursdays with all the karaoke stars, but I still didn't have to wait for a drink all night, and she even got engaged in peoples' performances. She cares about her patrons and clearly wants them to have a good time because she takes pride in her work and her business, not just because she wants their money. There really is that Cheers vibe going on. I felt like I could dance and let loose and be silly, like I was among friends.

This place is definitely a diamond in the rough. Coming into Philly for Made in America, we had no…read moreidea what to expect in terms of nightlife. So we took to our trusty Yelp apps to figure out where the place to be was and came across this general area. After about an hour of wandering around and seeing only a) high covers, b) expensive drinks, and c) bad music being blasted from overcrowded semi-clubs, we were just about to call it a night when I realized we were near this gem. We ended up walking right past it with our noses in our phones, but the owner (who strategically was hanging out on the sidewalk out front) asked us where we were looking for and sent us up the steep flight of stairs with a smile and promise that her bartender would hook us up. After the stairs - which, granted, may be slightly tricky if you're a tad intoxicated - we were greeted warmly by a cozy bar/club with amazing music playing and very few people. We headed up to the bar and befriended the bartender (I want to say her name was Ciara... she was great, give her a raise!) who hooked us up with awesome drinks. We ended up staying here awhile, if only because it wasn't too crowded and the staff was so friendly! No cover, reasonably priced drinks, and awesome service?! It's everything you could want in a bar. After we headed downstairs, we ran into the owner again who we spent a good half hour with ranting and raving about the music selection and the quality of her bar. She was by far one of the most down to earth and nicest business owners I've encountered and I hope only good things come this place - I know I'll be back the next time I'm in Philly!

I have to give a huge shoutout to Derek, the house manager at The Fillmore Philadelphia. We showed…read moreup at 6 AM to camp out for the concert, fully prepared to spend the next 12+ hours sitting on the ground, and we were definitely a little miserable that early in the morning. Derek completely changed the start of our day. He was such a kind soul, incredibly friendly, brought us chairs, checked on us, and genuinely cared that we were comfortable and were going to have a great experience. That kind of positive attitude at 6 AM says a lot about a person. Derek made us feel taken care of before the concert experience had even really begun. He is exactly the kind of manager you want representing your venue and setting the example for his team. Such a great way to start what ended up being an amazing concert experience.

Grateful doesn't even begin to cover it. I had an amazing…read morefirst time experience at the Filmore. It's been a long time since I've been to a concert, and what I experienced at Tash Sultana's show was unlike anything I've ever witnessed before. Drums. Guitar. Saxophone. Flute. Bells and sooo much more. Vocals that soared from whispers to powerful crescendos. Every instrument seemed like an extension of Tash, and every note felt intentional. People often say music is healing, music is therapy, music is universal. Last night, I felt that. Not just heard it--felt it. The audience wasn't there just to watch a performance. We were there to witness artistry. To share a moment of connection through rhythm, sound, and frequency. For a few hours, strangers were a community united by music/frequency. The team at the Fillmore made the experience even better. From security and "Jay" at coat/merch check, "Meghan" Guest Services, "Bob" food & beverage service (Card Only). I enjoyed my "Vegan" Burger and the refreshing Wildberry beverage in a commemorative Filmore cup. Thank you for the recommendation, Blithe. "Steve" provided kind seating assistance upstairs. Everyone we encountered was welcoming and helpful. Those small acts of kindness matter and should be acknowledged and are very much appreciated. And to Tash--thank you. Thank you for sharing your gifts so generously. Thank you for creating a space where people could simply be present, breathe, feel, and reconnect with themselves. I've traveled through a lot in life, but last night reminded me why "live music matters". Some concerts entertain you. Some concerts remind you who you are. Somewhere along the way, my son and I became known as "the cake people." If you know, you know. If you haven't experienced Tash Sultana yet, do yourself a favor: Tune in. Thank you again Filmore for hosting this memorable experience.

Great atmosphere with a lively crowd! The music was on point, and the drinks were reasonably…read morepriced. Just a bit crowded at times, but overall a fun night out. Definitely worth checking out!

The remodeled is nice,the cocktails goid,but the DJ still in the 90s with regueton and merengues…read morefrom mania,la makina etc, the club new a good dj or he needs to upgrade the music.

Since the Little Gay Pub decided to kick everyone out at 12:15 am while they were still busy, we…read moreended up here. EXPERIENCE: A totally different level of friendliness was had here! The bouncer and bartenders had much more pleasant attitudes. Inside, it's a simple space with a big central bar and tables scattered around. Music wasn't overly loud so conversing was good. Espresso martinis were very good here. OVERALL: I think we've found a new fave spot.

Did take out of pretzel bites. They were very good. Hot and soft. The price was super reasonable…read morefor the portion. The bartender was very nice. The place was busy on a Saturday afternoon.

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.

Interesting events and people. Great way to end the night or a good slow way to start it. Also very…read morecool that Anthony Bourdain visited.

I gotta say - we had an absolute blast at a private event for journalists at Pen & Pencil. Terry…read moreand Jen were tending the bar and both were attentive, friendly and terrific. We had a great time - and even though this is a private club - you can join if a member sponsors you - it is very reasonable to join for the year. If we still lived in Center City (my man is a journalist) we'd definitely hang out here. Lots of good beers (in cans) and a few wine choices as well as spirits at a reasonable price. Generous 2 oz. pours. We love Jen!!!!

Aloft does it right with the little bars. They seem to hire cool bartenders. There is never a lack…read moreof good Intercourse

Some hidden gems you can find in the city are some of the hotel bars. Here's the skinny:…read more*Seasoned, professional, knowledgeable bartenders *Fully stocked bar *Happy hours *Seating at the bar, in the spacious lounge, and ample outdoor seating on the roof deck *An array of games available, such as giant sized Uno cards. I've been here about 5-6 times in the last year or two and have not ordered any food items thus far but only because I pass a good amount of places to stop and eat along the way there. I will update the post if that changes.