I have to give a huge shoutout to Derek, the house manager at The Fillmore Philadelphia. We showed…read moreup at 6 AM to camp out for the concert, fully prepared to spend the next 12+ hours sitting on the ground, and we were definitely a little miserable that early in the morning. Derek completely changed the start of our day. He was such a kind soul, incredibly friendly, brought us chairs, checked on us, and genuinely cared that we were comfortable and were going to have a great experience. That kind of positive attitude at 6 AM says a lot about a person. Derek made us feel taken care of before the concert experience had even really begun. He is exactly the kind of manager you want representing your venue and setting the example for his team. Such a great way to start what ended up being an amazing concert experience.

Grateful doesn't even begin to cover it. I had an amazing…read morefirst time experience at the Filmore. It's been a long time since I've been to a concert, and what I experienced at Tash Sultana's show was unlike anything I've ever witnessed before. Drums. Guitar. Saxophone. Flute. Bells and sooo much more. Vocals that soared from whispers to powerful crescendos. Every instrument seemed like an extension of Tash, and every note felt intentional. People often say music is healing, music is therapy, music is universal. Last night, I felt that. Not just heard it--felt it. The audience wasn't there just to watch a performance. We were there to witness artistry. To share a moment of connection through rhythm, sound, and frequency. For a few hours, strangers were a community united by music/frequency. The team at the Fillmore made the experience even better. From security and "Jay" at coat/merch check, "Meghan" Guest Services, "Bob" food & beverage service (Card Only). I enjoyed my "Vegan" Burger and the refreshing Wildberry beverage in a commemorative Filmore cup. Thank you for the recommendation, Blithe. "Steve" provided kind seating assistance upstairs. Everyone we encountered was welcoming and helpful. Those small acts of kindness matter and should be acknowledged and are very much appreciated. And to Tash--thank you. Thank you for sharing your gifts so generously. Thank you for creating a space where people could simply be present, breathe, feel, and reconnect with themselves. I've traveled through a lot in life, but last night reminded me why "live music matters". Some concerts entertain you. Some concerts remind you who you are. Somewhere along the way, my son and I became known as "the cake people." If you know, you know. If you haven't experienced Tash Sultana yet, do yourself a favor: Tune in. Thank you again Filmore for hosting this memorable experience.

What a greaaaattt venue! My friend and I traveled here for Club1BD last weekend and had a blast!…read more This was a nice-sized venue, with clean bathrooms, a bar and even a fast-working coat-check center that I did not personally use, but the line moved and a lot of people used it! We Uber'd to the facility so I was not familar with surrounding parking but I do recommend others do the same!

Last night I saw Otoboke Beaver with DBGC at Union Transfer. It's been years since I saw a concert…read morehere. The venue did not disappoint and I had a great time just like in the past. Great acoustics, friendly and hard working staff - from security to the bar, and an overall good, fun vibe. The only difference from when I last was here is there's a parking fee in the back, but it was reasonable rate and honestly a good deal. Union Transfer is still an awesome place to see a show!!

The Black Squirrel Club is one of the best bars and music venues in Philadelphia. The bar/venue is…read morelocated inside a historic steam plant in the heart of Fishtown on a cobblestone street. There are two huge rooms with lots of seating and with a large outdoor space outback to hang out and chill. Music at the venue ranges from hot jazz to country to 80's punk and new wave. The club is a jewel in the crown of Philadelphia's music scene.

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.

The venue itself is great! Super spacious, fast and friendly bartenders, clean bathrooms, all you…read morecan ask for out of a concert venue. The artist I saw tonight is smaller, so my friend and I elected to grab food. The food was unfortunately incredibly underwhelming. There was nothing inherently wrong with it, it was just blah. The fries and mozz sticks were warm and not much flavor going on. Thankfully, I didn't come here for food though. Everything beyond the food was lovely and look forward to seeing another show here again!

We came for the New Orleans jazz event with friends and to my surprise the floor was lined with…read moretables and chairs for us to relax and enjoy the performance. I'm used to standing watching live music so this was definitely a step in the right direction. The staff was very friendly sound quality was great. We did not drink or eat so I can't speak to that, but I can't say that we always have a good time when we come to world Café live for performance performances.

So fun. Great music. Love the dynamic between downstairs and upstairs performances. Sometimes…read moredownstairs wins the night

My boyfriend and I went to The Barbary this past weekend and he was asked to leave because the…read morestaff said he was in violation of their hygiene policy. I watched him put on both deodorant and a subtle cologne before we left the house. He was dancing and sweating like anyone else, and our friend who rode over in a ride share with us didn't notice a smell, nor did anyone at the multiple other establishments we visited after The Barbary kicked us out. My boyfriend is a tall, muscular Black man and was one of few Black men in the establishment that night. We don't know who complained about him or why, but we felt that the staff applied this hygiene policy unjustly. Be warned, if you plan to go. Their hygiene policy states they'll remove anyone with an odor "presenting a clear and obvious detriment to the experience of others". But that's a pretty subjective standard. We are definitely never going back.

One of the best places in Philadelphia for good vibes. Good atmosphere…read more Malek one of the best bartenders I know in town Best old fashion I drink thank you amigo

This spot isn't my scene, but it's super fun and a cool vibe. The bank vibe goes out the window on…read morethe weekends when it turns into a full club space. More of a college aged crowd with some seating areas in the middle but the main dance floor is truly giving club - which is fun, if that's your style! The music is good and the bartenders are on it!

I had a good hot dog in spite of the fact they refused to put onions on my hot dog…read more I was extremely disappointed that I was not allowed to add onions to my hot dog on account of the fact that another menu item had onions. The dog was still good but it would have been better with onions, this place really makes you take for granted simple hospitality. I understand onions are not free and not on the hot dog I ordered, but I find it hard to rationalize not giving a guest onions on their hot dog if the restaurant has them in house.

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.

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!

Underground Arts is such a cool live music venue. From the moment you arrive, it feels like you're…read morestepping into something different -- it's literally down in a basement, and the walk in almost feels like part of the experience. The journey sets the tone, and once you're inside, the artistic expressions all over the space give it a gritty, creative, Philly vibe. Entry was smooth and well-organized. Drink prices were on the higher side (pretty much what you'd expect for a live music venue), but they do offer a light food menu, which was a nice bonus. Seating is limited, but it honestly didn't matter -- the space manages to feel intimate while still giving you room to move and breathe. We saw York Street Hustle perform an Amy Winehouse tribute, and they were phenomenal. The sound quality was strong, the energy was right, and the venue really amplified the performance. If you're looking for a unique, intimate spot to see live music in Philly, Underground Arts absolutely delivers.

Great venue. Extra points for not being a Live Nation venue…read more Good sound and I love the two separate rooms. Even though it's considered a smaller venue you can still fit pretty many bodies in here.

Great sound, fantastic, intimate venue. Compliments to the gracious staff,…read more They know how to handle a crowd and treat their guests... saw the legendary Buddy Guy & was close enough to the stage that he handed me a pick. Once in a lifetime event. Thank you for hosting such a great show!

Oodles of staff!!…read more Tommy emanuel performing this evening. Staff really kept the flow of attendees moving in and out quite smoothly. Such a wonderful evening. In the end, everyone was singing along to some Beatles medley whilst Tommy emanuel played his guitar. So grateful to all that made this evening possible.