Girls Night Out

2030 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

Practice your scales and channel your best Bette Midler, for at this multi-level Japanese palace, there's nothing between you and the karaoke machine. With several private rooms that fit only a coffee table, some couches, about a dozen amateur singers and a waitress who keeps the drinks flowing, you and your friends will surely sound better and better once the evening wears on.

1336 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (map)

Strike up conversation with your friends while you compete to see who looks cutest knocking down pins or tossing the ball in the gutter. This bowling emporium is about far more than bowling; in fact, many of the nattily coutured "bowlers" are likely more interested in savoring their ultra-premium vodka drinks and keeping their eyes on the hotties in the next lane rather than on the ball.

622 S Sixth St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

Take the edge off by passing around a hookah at this intimate Israeli small plater. Show up early to claim enough spots on the cushions that line the tiny upstairs lounge, where you and your girls can lie back, sip some cocktails and inhale the sweet smoke of the sheesha.

16 S Second St 2nd Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

306 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

Still the prettiest spot in Old City--elegant enough to be grown-up, casual enough to be fun.

24 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

Beyond the eye-popping, electric-blue neon sign: old-school drinks and newfangled food.

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

Creep upstairs to this loungey living room, and shake your groove thing and guzzle beers on the sofa--just like at home.

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

Real women drink beer. Big, Belgian beers.

1524 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (map)

Feel like being just one of the guys? Turn the concept of girls' night out on its head by showing up at this scotch-sipping den of masculinity. Discuss politics or sports, or heck, nail polish if you so desire, while sinking into those deep leather seats, puffing cigars and swilling brown liquor on the rocks.

123 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

One of the city's originals in the modern wave of wine bars, this cozy corner spot still keeps the global wine, cheese and beer list as original and inspiring as the first day it opened. If your friends want a distraction-free, well-behaved bar where they can sip wine and nibble some refined snacks while they catch up on the latest happenings in their lives, Tria offers the ideal respite for concentrating on one another instead of on the scene.

1700 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

Makeup artist to the stars Ursula Augustine wants to make you look and feel as beautiful as possible. After she closes her cosmetics studio for the day, she opens it up to private parties during which she and her staff serve cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while they teach customized makeup tips to guests. Using her own line of all-natural skin care, Ursula shows ladies how to maximize their facial potential before sending them on their way looking and feeling like the goddesses they are.