Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Helm
1303 N 5th StGreat BYOB! Just opened in April.
One of several great authentic Mexican Restaurants in the neighborhood.
15 locals recommend
Taco Riendo Restaurant
1301 N 5th StOne of several great authentic Mexican Restaurants in the neighborhood.
The best Indian food in Philly!
8 locals recommend
Tiffin Indian Cuisine Philadelphia Northern Liberties 19123
710 W Girard AveThe best Indian food in Philly!
Decent Jamaican food. And it's on the block. Try their jerk chicken cheese steak!
11 locals recommend
Reggae Reggae Vibes
517 W Girard AveDecent Jamaican food. And it's on the block. Try their jerk chicken cheese steak!
The best pizza in Philly! No Joke! They bake all their breads daily on premises, so try a Cheesesteak while your there!
10 locals recommend
Trios Fresh Italian
342 W Girard AveThe best pizza in Philly! No Joke! They bake all their breads daily on premises, so try a Cheesesteak while your there!
Sightseeing
If you're Catholic and here to see the Pope, this is a Must See! and it's around the corner!
7 locals recommend
St John Neumann Shrine
1019 N 5th StIf you're Catholic and here to see the Pope, this is a Must See! and it's around the corner!
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite gastropub in the neighborhood, American fare with a twist.
48 locals recommend
North Third
801 N 3rd StMy favorite gastropub in the neighborhood, American fare with a twist.
Another neighborhood pillar. It's been there forever. Great food and great live music.
248 locals recommend
Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford AveAnother neighborhood pillar. It's been there forever. Great food and great live music.
Restauranteur Steven Starr's take on a German Beer Hall. Plenty of great beers and great times.
275 locals recommend
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveRestauranteur Steven Starr's take on a German Beer Hall. Plenty of great beers and great times.
Everything Else
A large compound of outdoor/indoor shops and restaurants, with special events on most weekends.
54 locals recommend
The Piazza
1001 N 2nd StA large compound of outdoor/indoor shops and restaurants, with special events on most weekends.
Small walkways with more shops and restaurants. Baan Thai is my personal favorite here.
Liberties Walk
Liberties WalkSmall walkways with more shops and restaurants. Baan Thai is my personal favorite here.
My favorite park in the area. With swings, and a jungle gym for the kids, a stage, a public garden, and plenty of room to picnic!
32 locals recommend
Liberty Lands
913 N 3rd StMy favorite park in the area. With swings, and a jungle gym for the kids, a stage, a public garden, and plenty of room to picnic!
Wine and Liquor must be bought at state owned liquor stores. So it's great to have one near by!
43 locals recommend
Fine Wine & Good Spirits Premium Collection
180 W Girard AveWine and Liquor must be bought at state owned liquor stores. So it's great to have one near by!
One of the World's best Art Museums. AND where you will see the pope. A quick ride on the trolley or walk from your home base.
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyOne of the World's best Art Museums. AND where you will see the pope. A quick ride on the trolley or walk from your home base.
Essentials
ACME Markets Pharmacy
180 W Girard AveThe best supermarket nearby