Old City Nightlife Guide

by Maura_Johnston - 0 Reviews - 7 Lists

Updated: October 29, 2001

Cosmo-drinkers and old-time barflies collide on the cobblestones of Philadelphia's oldest neighborhood: Find Old City's best bars and clubs.

On this page:Old-Style Pubs, Where the Bands Are, See and Be Seen, Dinner and a Drink, More Philadelphia Bars.

Old-Style Pubs

  1. 1 3 Star Rating: Average Rotten Ralph's
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    201 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Nick's Roast Beef Of Old City
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    16 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Paddy's Old City Pub
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    228 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

Where the Bands Are

  1. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Tin Angel At Serrano
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    20 S Second St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

    Intimate, quiet and smoke free, the self-proclaimed "acoustic cafe" books the best in singer-songwriters.

  2. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Khyber Upstairs
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    56 S Second St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

See and Be Seen

  1. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Lounge OneTwoFive
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    125 S Second St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

    The former Proto Lounge has a new name and new furniture, but retains its Old City 20-something scene.

  2. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Club 27
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    27 Bank St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

  3. 8 3 Star Rating: Average 32 Degrees Luxe Lounge
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    16 S Second St 2nd Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

  4. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Marmont Steakhouse & Bar
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    222 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

  5. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cuba Libre
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    10 S Second St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

    Sounds like a nightclub, looks like a movie set, tastes like Cuban-theme fare.

Dinner and a Drink

  1. 11 3.5 Star Rating: Average Billy Wongs
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    50 S 2ND St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

  2. 12 3.5 Star Rating: Average Cafe Spice Restaurant
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    35 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

  3. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Continental Restaurant
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    134 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

  4. 14 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Buddakan
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    325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

  5. 15 3.5 Star Rating: Average Tangerine
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    232 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

  6. 16 4 Star Rating: Recommended Fork & Fork:Etc.
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    306 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

    Old City stalwart continues to draw national accolades for its New American cuisine and reliance on fresh, local ingredients.

More Philadelphia Bars

  1. 17 4 Star Rating: Recommended Thirteen
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    1201 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (map)

  2. 18 4 Star Rating: Recommended McGillin's Olde Ale House
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    1310 Drury St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (map)

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