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.

Was here for an event and the owner or manager refused to put the air conditioner on for the many…read moreguests. The venue could be incredible with a little organization and maintenance. The food was catered. Could be great but wasn't.

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.

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.

On June 18th, my husband and I went to Johnny Brenda's to see a sold-out show with Widowspeak. The…read moreperformance space is on the second floor of the tavern. When you're on the second floor, there's another level up where there is a bar and seats that overlook the stage. If I'd known about that space, I would have come earlier to grab some primo spots (note for next time). Before the show, we grabbed dinner on the street-level/first floor. Johnny Brenda's has different menus for lunch, dinner, brunch, etc. Vegan and gluten-free are clearly marked, which is really helpful. The food was really good. Here's what we ordered: -- Mushroom Croquettes -- Fried Pierogies -- Crab Rangoon Dip -- Veggie Burger -- Liquid Death -- Draft Beer

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 !!!

one of my fav bars in philly!!! they have such a nice selection of drinks, and it's decently…read morepriced!! (they have vizzy's which are my FAV) they have a variety of events here every weekend, it's a very fun spot to dance. it's right off the el! def go check it out if you've never been!

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

I came to the Fire on a Sunday for their weekly jazz night, and got to see a poetry night too. The…read morestaff is so nice, the drinks are good, the vibe is great. Perfect neighborhood spot to come grab a drink or come and see some really cool artists.

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.

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.

Solid dive. Good for watching a game and catching up with friends if you've got any…read more Best specials I've seen in a LONG time. Get drunk on the cheap. There might be non-alcoholic options, but I can't help you there. Cash only, so bring money. No time to tap MAC? There's an ATM inside, right by the bar. Getting noisy? Take a time out on their backyard patio. Find The El Bar a few blocks north of the Front/Girard SEPTA subway station[1]. [1] Right underneath the EL. Get it?? Yes, I do love me some wordplay.

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.