Northern Liberties Nightlife Guide

Updated: November 15, 2001

Beyond Spring Garden, there's a whole world of nightlife blooming: Find the hippest restaurants and bars in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Northern Liberties.

On this page:Where to Drink, Where to Eat.

Where to Drink

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended 700 Club
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    700 N Second St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)

    One of the first bars to bring the hipsters up to the Libs, this stalwart is still the cornerstone of the neighborhood's revival.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Ortlieb's Jazzhaus
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    847 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Fire
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    412 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)

    Under-exposed live-music venue/dive bar reels 'em in from all over the city.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Transit
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    600 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)

  5. 5 Ruba Hall
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    414 Green St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)

    The weekend doesn't have to end if you know how to find this Sunday night hangout.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Finnigan's Wake
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    537 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)

    Like an Irish theme park with drink specials, this enormous bar brings in young crowds literally by the busloads.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Druid's Keep
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    149 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)

    No pretense or fashion divas, please. The Keep is the place to go to escape the trendy crowds.

  8. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Wineo Restaurant & Bar
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    447 Poplar St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)

    Formerly the desolate W&J, this increasingly popular spot keeps things simple with cheap beer, pool tables, and a mean bowl of Udon noodles.

Where to Eat

  1. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended North Third Restaurant
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    801 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)

    Cozy corner bistro-bar easygoing enough for drinks but serious about comfort food.

  2. 10 3.5 Star Rating: Average Silk City
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    435 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)

  3. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Rustica
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    903 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)

  4. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Standard Tap
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    901 N Second St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)

  5. 13 3.5 Star Rating: Average Abbaye
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    637 N Third St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)

  6. 14 3.5 Star Rating: Average Il Cantuccio
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    701 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)

    With simple, tasty dishes, this popular Italian BYOB has led the way for the neighborhood's multicultural dining renaissance.

  7. 15 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Las Cazuelas
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    426-28 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)

    Oaxacan oasis on the edge of Northern Liberties.

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