A true cash only dive bar that was really freaky with an age of 25 to enter. The name Dirty Franks…read moreis absolutely perfect for this abortion. It was more of a playful nostalgic environment rather than a place where I would eat, but for a quick strong cocktail or beer it was a fantastic hang out. There were several of us and the bar was slammed. Loved the Ms Pac-Man arcade game and the Godzilla pinball machine next to the dart board. The gender neutral bathroom was a disaster and loved it. The door had a posted sign as a warning, "One Urinal, One Toilet, One Lock". The walls and ceiling (yes ceiling) was plagued with colorful marker ink and stickers, basically graffiti. Was not sure if I was permitted to add to the decor, but I wanted too so badly. Surprisingly, the sink, urinal, and toilet was so clean that the white porcelain shined against the graffiti. The retro-inspired geometric pattern of white and black hexagons created an inviting tile floor. If you are visiting Philly, you gotta take a peek. Guaranteed this is a stop you wont soon forget.

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.

Down to earth venue with good music! The food isn't mind blowing but the jazz performances I've…read moreseen here have been great. The seating can be a little tricky in that if you don't order dinner and have to sit in the back, there's some obstruction by the pillars in the middle of the room. There's a TV streaming the performances, which makes up for the obstruction, but it's not ideal. I would recommend ordering dinner to guarantee a seat closer to the stage without the obstruction. And pro trip: you don't need to buy the prix fixe dinner with your ticket but can order a la carte at the venue.

Cellar Dog was such a fun time! I went during happy hour and really enjoyed the entire atmosphere…read more The service was great, the happy hour made it even better, and the live music was definitely a highlight. I love places where you can come in, grab a drink, listen to some good live music and just enjoy yourself without feeling like you have to make a whole production out of the evening. Cellar Dog gave me exactly that kind of vibe. Between the music, atmosphere and great service, I had a really enjoyable experience. It's a nice option in Center City when you're looking for something a little different from the typical bar experience. I would definitely come back, especially for another happy hour with live music!

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.

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.

I visited MilkBoy the last time I was in Philadelphia, so when I realized I was staying nearby this…read moretime, I had to stop in again. I originally went in planning to have one drink and get some business stuff done. Well... one drink turned into another drink, and then I decided to order a Summer Kale salad with Chicken. And honestly, it was exactly what I needed! The salad was simple, fresh, and made with basic ingredients--nothing over the top, just perfect. The staff was cool and laid-back, and I love the atmosphere. It's open right out to the street, so you can sit back, relax, and watch everything happening around you. Definitely a great little spot to chill, have a drink, grab some food, and enjoy the Philly atmosphere. I'll definitely be back! Well, I couldn't help myself today! Because of the weather, I went back to MilkBoy, and this time I ordered a Chicken Caesar Salad. I was so hungry that I started eating before I remembered to take a picture! I also ordered a sugar-free Red Bull with vodka, and it was absolutely amazing. Everything was just what I needed, and the service was so thoughtful and wonderful.

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

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.