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

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!!!

Good vibes and ppl. Check out their comedy shows! Also like the ambiance, how the place is…read moredecorated.

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.

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.

Johnny Brenda's is one of my favorite spots in Philly. The vibe is just perfect , laid-back but…read morestill full of energy. The food is always great (their burgers and fries are top notch), and the drinks are solid too. What really makes it stand out though is the live music upstairs. The sound is amazing and the space feels super personal, like you're right there with the band. Staff is always friendly and quick, even when it's packed. It's one of those places that just feels like Philly, cool, a little gritty, and full of good people. Easy 5 stars. You can't beat six dollar beers !!!

This corner tavern now offers brunch. It's not a fancy place. The middle seating area is dark, I…read moreneeded extra light to take food pictures. The back are has more natural light. Our waiter is very nice and attentive. Bloody Mary was good, not too spicy. Steak and egg: steak was unfortunately chewy and a bit tough, topped with chimicurri, the eggs were perfectly cooked. The home fries wasn't the crispy kind but well seasoned. It come with a couple slices of bread

Excellent bands, great prices on whiskey, bartenders are so polite. I love it…read more I don't understand how anyone could leave a bad review of a place like this

Went for emo night ($10 cover for the DJ) and it was just a spotify playlist with crossfade on. The…read morelights were on and bright on the dance floor, and the payed hype men were the only ones with any energy. To be honest, I've been here twice and the first time was alright, but this last time was so bad we left in 30 minutes.

It's a dive bar, and yet you still don't get what you pay for. People are highly inclined to play…read moreunfair for what they think might earn them tips. Think twice before coming with a significant other, because the bartender will not respect that at all, very rude, attempting to attract my significant other thinking it'll get them tips when I'm the one paying. As I'm a classy person I still left a good tip but that was my final straw there. I had to leave a message. In addition as someone who was a regular and never saw a black bartender, only mixed. They will hire friends, call me there friend, but they'd never hire me as a bartender because they want to make unambiguous black women feel less than. the managers are LGBTQ and they are full in competition with women and especially women of color who have something going for them. Horrible experience. Save your money and hit up wine and spirits.

The venue is really nice. I had heard of it for years but hadn't been there until recently. A good…read morefriend of mine was having a show there, and I wanted to support him and his crew who were performing. The space is unique, that the actual "space", is through a door at the end of the bar. The bouncer and whomever is taking money for cover or scanning tickets is usually right there as well. The space has a small stage, and there is a bathroom on one side, and the soundboard for anyone performing is at the very back. There's enough room to throw small to medium sized event there. All in all, I was pleasantly surprised as to how smoothly the venue operated, the staff was nice as well. I don't drink, so I don't know if the prices for alcohol are good or bad, or if the drinks are watered down. I would definitely recommend checking it out.

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.

It'd been a while. This is a wholesome ass place. Cash only, $6 citywides, sports on the TV, pool…read morein the front, patio out back. It's got all the Philly dive shit you need, yo. Also, great curated playlists with '90s RnB vibes, and $2 hot dogs during Phillies games (and possibly beyond that?). The $2 hot dogs taste about as good as you might think. In other words, great for $2 or less, and meh for more than that. But you didn't need haute cuisine. You needed roller-sauteed meat tube. And you had $2. When in Rome, eat the hot dogs. It's a great value, especially when you account for inflation from the ancient world.

A neat bar with a confusing roundabout setup for my tipsy self. The music was too loud and just…read moreokay. The back patio is a great hangout spot with ample seating for big groups. My main issue was the bathrooms; the long lines were expected, but not having soap was a major ick.

Something that I wish I had known sooner - they serve alcohol, but don't allow you to have it on…read morethe floor. You can only drink it on the balcony? We showed up early for our show so we could have a great spot, and of course we weren't going to give up our proximity to the stage just to be able to drink alcohol. This was a first for me, I've never heard of this rule at any venue I've ever been to. Obviously not a deal breaker, but we are the kind of people who only drink for a special occasion and we had been looking forward to this show for months, so that was a bummer. It was absolutely FREEZING when we walked inside, so if you're not going to be in the heart of the crowd or jumping around a lot, make sure you're prepared for that! The staff was nice, they have metal detectors upon entry and ticket scanning was quick/efficient.

Really nice venue! Was a little strange you can't leave the bar area with your drinks.read more