I generally stick to posting food and what not... Yet this one tugged at my anger strings! Things seemed to go off smoothly with Maura, she was kind and willing to show us around and take my credit card over the phone after charging me an extra $40 plus dollars so that they did not have to eat the fee. I was fine with that...support small business; however after my teenager daughter decided to change her mind and opt not to have a party here that is where the trouble began. At first Maura tells me its no problem, lets just move the money to August for my husband's birthday and they would retain 25%. All along I have nothing in writing stating what their policies are nor do I have a SIGNED CONTRACT obligating me to do anything. Sad what you get when you try to support "your people''. Five minutes later, she calls me back to say ''oh we cannot refund your credit card"....say what? You had no problem charging it. I told her I guess it boiled down to her not wanting to eat that fee. In any event, after she MAILS me a handwritten "business" check I proceeded to take it to HYPERION BANK (should be more aptly named HOOD BANK" they refused to cash the check because I was not an account holder. I told the branch manager it was a great way to NOT earn customers. Besides how many branches could they actually have. Not to worry, HOOD BANK will get a review too--my yelpers beware. So after my conversation with Maura today where she tries to snicker and make side marks I told her she needed to check her tone. She's telling me she's not making special exceptions for me, and she went out of her way just to do that. That her accountant gets confused when dates change-- makes you wonder who they have working their in the first place. Really it was more of an inconvenience than anything. I should have gone with my first instinct and found something else--live and learn. It seems like organizational issues are at play...someones feeding her bullshit in the back ground and she's trying to spit that shit up on me. Not hap'n cap'n! But, How do you not know what your banks terms are? She said ''NO BANK CASHES CHECKS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT CUSTOMERS'' Sounds like she needs a lesson in banking. For the record Maura since I could not get two words in edge wise, any bank that a check is drawn on will cash it-except for the hood bank you all deal with. Granted they make take a small fee but that is fine but for you to make up these "facts" as you go along are preposterous! So after back and forth of arguing with her about how she's doing me some type of favor, she folded and is putting the other half of my 1k down payment in the mail. Now I have two bullshit checks! Yay! Bottom line: DONT SIGN SHIT! Make sure they get it right and all the details are worked out before you book anything here, better yet find another spot. read more

Hip Philly's space is modern and chic looking. It makes for a great place to hold any event really. There's a huge free parking lot right across the street as well, so you don't have to worry about where you're going to find parking or if you'll have to walk 3 miles to get there. However, the best part about Hip Philly is the staff. They are all so helpful and nice! They'll really work with you to make your event custom and special. I had a great experience with everyone I came into contact with. I would definitely recommend using Hip Philly for your next event! read more

What a great venue. I couldnt have been happier with Briana. She really knows how to throw a party. I have traveled all over the world and have partied with many nationalities but hats off here. They have my warmest endorsements and will undoubtedly be one of the bigger players in the party scene here in Philly for a long time to come... Dustin read more

Hip Philly is a great spot right in the piazza for all types of events. I've attended the Jose Garces Young Urban Professionals Meet and Greet - and had a blast! The interior is fresh and modern, the DJ's were great, and the staff was incredibly helpful. It was a great night of drinking, dancing and networking. The location is great, with a free parking lot literally right next door. read more