Northern Liberties Nightlife Guide

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.

Updated: November 15, 2001

Where to Drink


Fire, The

412 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)


700 Club

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.


Ruba Hall

414 Green St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)

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


Druid's Keep

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.


Finnigan's Wake

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.


Wineo Restaurant & Bar

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


Las Cazuelas

426-28 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)


Abbaye

637 N Third St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)


Il Cantuccio

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.


Standard Tap

901 N Second St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)


Rustica

903 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)


North Third Restaurant

801 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)