I was more than pleasantly surprised when we walked into this bar. I thought for sure it was going…read moreto have a stinky pool hall vibe, but it was tastefully decorated all things Philly, the tables were spaced well enough apart, all of the bar counters were unique, the bartenders were friendly, and they had a large selection of drinks available both upstairs and downstairs. We only stayed for a few drinks on a slow night, but I'd definitely go back and would recommend to anyone looking for a casual drinking spot with the option for a game or two.

Stopped in as a team from a work dinner. Great for a few billiards games, basketball or…read moreshuffleboard. Clientele was primarily people from work as well ordering drinks and some food. It's a large area with many pool tables. Great for large groups.

Really cool spot in a residential area of Northern Liberties. Great sound, very laidback. Not too…read morecrowded for the show we went to. Cash only bar with ATM on premises.

If you're looking for an event hall that delivers upon being almost exactly what you aim to make of…read moreit in Philadelphia, Then RUBA Hall might just become your salvation. But on top of that its also one of those you never really know what you're going to get kind of places until you actually set out to find out. In my experience with RUBA hall I've known it as the place for the perfect potluck (which would have been even better if more of the people who said they were going to show up with food actually did. Just saying!), a concert hall that featured 3-4 awesome acts, a place that housed the ultimate karaoke party, and a spot known for its cabarets (that I still need to make it down too!). When it comes down to it RUBA is a place that is generally open to letting its members paint a blank canvas for its events. And since it predominately likes to center itself on the performing arts that can be a very beautiful thing! Another awesome thing is how little it can cost to get such a coveted membership and throw an event. The membership rate for such a cool event hall and after hours club is $20 a year. And putting on events goes for around $300 which is practically nothing if you can pull off something fun and exciting. So when it comes down to it RUBA is solid gold!

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.

Big fan of Garage but for the love of God please get more than 1-2 bartenders on a busy night…read more It was packed during the US vs Bosnia and there was only 1 bartender. The guy was hustling, moving, grooving and doing his best, but he needed someone else there. Waited 30 minutes to get a drink. Big shout out to the bartender for working hard, he deserves his roses.

We stopped in to have a beer and were turned away bc we had our service dog with us. No one asked…read morefor her papers or what service she provides. The door guy insisted she was not allowed. Lawsuit coming next.

This place, nestled away on the third floor of Plays & Players, is weird, cool, and unique. At…read morenon-show times, it is a members-only club (allowing it to stay open until 4 am, with a last call at 3 am) for people in the entertainment/theater industry. During shows, this spot is non-smoking, but the rest of the time, people smoke indoors and you can definitely tell. Most beer is in the $4-5 range with some imports clocking in at $6-7. You can bring drinks in plastic cups or beer bottles into the theater, if you are at Plays & Players to see a show. The bartender who was there when I stopped in recently was super nice and friendly. The only thing that knocked this cool spot down a star for me was that the stale cigarette smoke lingered on my clothes and hair after I left. Regardless, I always make a point to stop at this bar for a drink when seeing a show at Plays & Players. If I was a member, I would certainly stop in more frequently!

With bartenders like kevin harassing your female patrons I'm shocked you're able to keep your doors…read moreopen. How embarrassing. Next time teach your bar staff to not be so aggressive towards women, and to mind their business instead of insult , harass and embarrass. As a bystander , I was APPALLED.

Bok Bar feels like the reward at the top of one of Philadelphia's most inspired acts of…read morearchitectural reinvention. I had been here a few times before, but always later at night, when Center City had become a field of lights and much of the city itself had disappeared. Arriving around 5:30 before dinner at Irwin's was completely different: the texture, color, and architectural detail of Philadelphia were still visible, from the brick neighborhoods below to the older structures and towers rising toward Center City. I realized I had never fully appreciated how beautiful the city looks from up here in daylight. At that hour, the crowd may have appealed to me almost as much as the setting. It felt full of people in roughly the same stage of life as my wife and me: couples on dates, old friends catching up, and people who still love a great happy hour but probably get to enjoy one less often these days. There was a wonderful sense of people being genuinely pleased to be out on a beautiful evening, sipping a glass or two of rosé and enjoying company they had made time to see. It felt social without being frantic, grown up without being dull, and cool without trying very hard. Somehow, the whole place lands at a strange and wonderful intersection of the YMCA, a John Hughes public high school, and the relaxed design sensibility of Soho House or The Hoxton. The YMCA part is the lack of ego and organic community; the John Hughes part lives in hallways and bathrooms that could have appeared in The Breakfast Club or Ferris Bueller's Day off. Warm lighting, raw materials, and an attractive cross section of Philadelphia give it a cosmopolitan glow that never feels staged. On a warm summer evening, there is even a faint Wet Hot American Summer looseness to the whole operation. Walking in made that combination almost comically tangible. We passed inMovement's full gymnastics facility beneath the old "Girls Gym" sign; we had taken our 3.5-year-old daughter to a birthday party at its smaller Queen Village location, so seeing this enormous Olympic-style setup inside Bok was especially fun. A fit guy in a perfectly worn vintage Venice Beach T-shirt, and for a second the building felt suspended somewhere between 1930s South Philadelphia and 1980s Southern California. Places like this feel plausible in Los Angeles and Philadelphia, cities where large old structures can still become something strange, ambitious, and culturally alive. My wife and I grabbed Diet Cokes, found seats easily, and spent a little time outside before heading across the hall to Irwin's. The staff was friendly, and the whole experience felt like a neighborhood gathering place, despite occupying one of the city's most dramatic rooftops. There is a little bohemian capitalism in the mix: commercially alive, aesthetically sharp, and still pleasantly rough around the edges. It has the forward-looking energy of somewhere like Venice without drifting into the sterile polish that can swallow parts of Santa Monica. Food gives me another reason to return. I ate at Bok Bar on an earlier visit and remember being seriously impressed; this time, the Korean tacos looked fantastic, but I had to leave them untouched because dinner was waiting a few steps away at Irwin's. I also keep seeing the yoga, fitness classes, and other programming and would love to experience the rooftop in an entirely different way. Bok has always felt broader than a conventional bar, which is probably why all of those uses seem so natural here. Ultimately, Bok Bar reflects one of Philadelphia's best instincts: finding a new purpose for an extraordinary old building while preserving the grain of what was already there. The larger Bok complex now houses artists, makers, and businesses, while enough of the vocational school remains visible to shape the place's personality. Bok Bar captures that balance beautifully, giving a historic building a lively contemporary purpose that feels imaginative, useful, and deeply local. I left thinking that 5:30 on a gorgeous evening may be my favorite version of it yet.

I love the skyline view from Bok Bar. Spacious area with plenty of seating…read more Check out for restaurants that serve food here. I had the chance to try Cantina Martina. Delicious food. Food was ready right away.

Drinks are fruitier than the crowd. Good vibes, great atmosphere, and definitely worth a stop. You…read moreshould go. 10/10.

Decided to pop i to Static for late night drinks after passing by a few times. The vibe is very fun…read moreand friendly and I liked the more darker aesthetic combined with the overall lighting. The red light in the bathroom? Makes your skin look flawless. I really like how they did their menu, each page had a section of drinks with a one word descripter so you had an idea of the drink pallete. I got the Beach Water as I'm a big fan of Pandan flavors and the drink delivered the tropical drink by the water feeling. The 12th St was a very much Tequila forward drink (Mezcal and Reposado) but didn't have the kind of bitter hit I usually feel with Tequila heavy drinks. Be prepared for the music for get loud sometimes, when a good song comes on you'll know. (Who ch is freat because of course we're all singing).

Neighborhood bar. Kinda throwback/vintage. It's owned by a woman so that's pretty dope. For sure…read morea dive bar. Love the empty fish tank and the big jugs of wine.

Great service! Nice crowd…read more Hometown vibe. Bartender is hilarious and engaging. ..............