Dirty Franks is my favorite neighborhood/dive bar in the city. It's a true Philadelphia…read moreinstitution. A recent Philadelphia Inquirer article has definitely upped the popularity of this lowkey spot, so be prepared for a full house on the weekends. The space is small but mighty, adorned with local art and lots of fun quirky decorations. The bartenders are friendly and efficient, but remember to bring cash as this spot is cash only. A true no-frills spot. There's lot of seating, on a week night you'll have no problem grabbing a seat at the bar or a booth, but on the weekends they are packed open to close.

Love love loved this bar soooo much! Bartenders were down to earth and chill. Gave us some great…read morerecommendations on other places to check out in Philly during our stay. Ambiance was as dive bar as you can get folks. With some amazing artwork throughout on the walls which you can buy if you fancy something. Cheap drinks. Great service. Good times. What more can you ask for? Will def be back.

In a world where ordering all flats is typically an upcharge, it's refreshing to look down at a…read moreplate of wings untainted by drums. The homemade buffalo sauce was excellent, but pales in comparison to the service I received from Jordan, the bartender. He's a beast, give him a raise. The band was great and the happy hour prices were unparalleled. 3.6 stars is a disservice.

You always hear good music at Chris's surrounded by nice people. Their web site is very confusing-…read moreyou do NOT need to order the prix fixe to be seated. I've taken family twice and they have been happy with the food options. It's a jazz club, not a famous restaurant, but the food and drinks are good. It's a place to listen to the music, not chat during the music, which confuses some guests. I always check what's happening at Chris's if I have some free time.

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.

The current incarnation of Ortlieb's is geared toward a crowd younger and hipper than I am, but…read morethat doesn't keep me away. When a visiting friend told me she'd never heard of nor had an espresso martini (gasp!), we headed here for the most fun presentation of the drink (see NY-style "Greek" coffee cup photo). My spouse loves their hot dog menu, which was developed with much care. The vegan menu is a hit with vegan friends/family. Trivia night is fun. They host good comedy shows. And the music lineup draws a crowd of people in the know about the next big thing. Follow them on the socials to keep up with the latest fun thing they are doing.

Great Chicago style dog, eclectic environment. Overall great neighborhood bar, if you have the…read moreopportunity, give it a chance and you won't be disappointed.

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!

Probably one of my favorite spots we explored in Philly! It's a little isolated from other popular…read moreplaces but worth the trek. I love the fact that they kept the original signage from the bar that was here before. The inside is full of character and charm. They serve coffee and pastries during the day and natural wine at night. They also have a music venue in the back with shows happening all throughout the month. They have a huge vinyl collection and only play vinyl while you sip and enjoy. This particular day, a few folks were working remote from the cafe tables. We were on vacation and decided to drink some wine. The bartender was so friendly and allowed us to try a few really unique selections. They had natural wine from Uruguay, South Africa, and plenty of other places. The South African wines were probably some of my favorite -- sooo unique and like nothing I've tried before. They also have a small bottle shop where you can make purchases for takeaway, which we ended up doing ourselves. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend this spot to anyone who's a fan of coffee, natural wine, or vinyl!

Good time, vibes and excellent music! Gem of the East is what the Clef Club is. Offering…read moreentertainment, education and history. Send your children for instruction and inspiration, you go for the best music in the area. From the outside you wouldn't know how great this space is. It boasts a large cabaret style auditorium with a large performance stage. Additionally multiple floors for education, practice, research and recording. When you can plan a visit to the HISTORICAL PHILADELPHIA CLEF CLUB!

What a wonderful and somewhat hidden resource for the city of Philadelphia! A jazz club with…read moretop-notch musicians inside a renowned music school on South Broad and Fitzwater. They have a lot of immensely talented bands that play here, both "names" as well as up-and-comers as well as student open-mic pick-up bands. They also have a bar, which rounds out the experience. I am dinging them one star to four stars because the drink service is somewhat chaotic and, at least, some drinks are very expensive ($24 for a double-shot of Jack Daniela??!!). But this really, overall, is a five-star establishment and I am thrilled that they exist.

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

This is another restaurant I have walked by on my way to the Hospital or Rothman for appointments…read moreand each time I say I am going to check it out. This time I had plans for another nearby restaurant but walking by and seeing the outside and semi outside seating after a very long winter and a delicious looking salad just beckoning me in was all I needed to change my plans and head right in the door. The place has a very trendy vibe and open air establishment during the warmer months. The Chicken is tender and flavorful and they have a variety of Sandwiches and Salads. Fries were good too but there is a up charge for fries. Pricing was a bit on the high side for what it was but the place was a great place to sit a spell and enjoy the beautiful evening. Server was attentive and friendly.

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!

I've been to TIME multiple times over the last month alone and have always loved the food, music,…read moreatmosphere, and service, which is exactly why I chose to bring friends visiting from out of town here on a Friday night. Unfortunately, this was by far the worst experience I've had. We had a 7 PM reservation and arrived at 7:15 PM. I acknowledge that we were late and apologized to the host. However, we arrived within the stated grace period. When we checked in, the hostess explained that because we arrived later within the grace period, our 90-minute seating window would still end based on the original reservation time. We acknowledged that and had absolutely no issue with it. What made the experience uncomfortable was how aggressively we were reminded about the time throughout the entire meal. We were reminded at least 5-6 separate times how much time we had left. Comments like "just so you know you have 25 minutes left" and "our next party is coming in 5-10 minutes" made it feel like staff was actively trying to rush us out before our reservation time had even ended. Mind you, we already understood the policy. One reminder would have been enough. Instead, it completely changed the energy of the evening and made us feel unwelcome and pressured to leave. We had originally planned to stay through our reservation and then move to the bar for the live music afterward, but after being repeatedly rushed, we decided to leave entirely and spend the rest of the night elsewhere. The most disappointing part was the interaction with the manager, Eric. Rather than listening or showing any understanding, he immediately became defensive and aggressive. He repeatedly insisted we were "15-20 minutes late," which was simply not true -- we arrived during the stated grace period. The issue was never the policy itself. It was the way we were treated throughout the night. It's unfortunate because this has genuinely been one of my favorite spots in Philly, and I've recommended it to multiple people. But this experience left a really bad impression, especially when bringing guests from out of town.