Guidebook for Philadelphia
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bishop's Collar
2349 Fairmount AveGood selection of drinks, awesome food.
London Grill
2301 Fairmount Avegreat food
Little Pete's
2401 Pennsylvania Aveiconic Philly diner - 24 hours- serves alcohol
Zorba's Tavern
2230 Fairmount Avetraditional Greek food - a fairmount favorite
Bridgid's
great place for brunch
Brown Street Pub
795 North 24th Streetfun bar/restaurant close by
Rembrandt's Restaurant & Bar
741 North 23rd Streetgood food
Cooperage: A Wine & Whiskey Bar
123 S 7th StAWESOME mussels - to die for
Silk City Lounge
435 Spring Garden Stfeatured on Food Network's Diners, Drive Ins and Dives
Iconic South Philly tavern - called "The Pope" by locals. Very fitting for your weekend.
87 locals recommend
Pub On Passyunk East - POPE
1501 E Passyunk AveIconic South Philly tavern - called "The Pope" by locals. Very fitting for your weekend.
Memphis Taproom
2331 E Cumberland Stfeatured on Food Network's Diners, Drive Ins and Dives
featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive Ins and Dives
Iconic south philly tavern
112 locals recommend
South Philadelphia Tap Room
1509 Mifflin Stfeatured on Food Network's Diners, Drive Ins and Dives
Iconic south philly tavern
One of my all time favorite places, also featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive Ins and Dives
71 locals recommend
Standard Tap
901 N 2nd StOne of my all time favorite places, also featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive Ins and Dives
East Girard Gastropub
200 East Girard Avenueone of my all time favorite places - get the mussels
Good Dog Bar
224 S 15th Stfeatured on Food Network's Diners, Drive Ins and Dives
Fare
2028 Fairmount Avehealthy, delicious food
Kite & Key
1836 Callowhill Stgood food
Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford Avesame owners as standard tap, so you know it's good
Our FAVORITE place. An outdoor/indoor beer garden serving good German food. (Stay away from the burgers, stick with the brats, the schnitzel, the potato pancakes etc.)
275 locals recommend
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveOur FAVORITE place. An outdoor/indoor beer garden serving good German food. (Stay away from the burgers, stick with the brats, the schnitzel, the potato pancakes etc.)
Everything Else
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwybeautiful
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Aveclose by
CVS
4314 Locust Sta CVS close by for all your needs
Wawa
200-210 Lombard StTHE BEST
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania Avegroceries
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Avefamous penitentiary
Lazos Pizza & Grill
2533 Poplar St1 block away
Sidecar
featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive Ins and Dives
South Street is Philly's most iconic street - more to do there than I could name
32 locals recommend
South Street Headhouse District
407 Pine StSouth Street is Philly's most iconic street - more to do there than I could name
Italian Market
919 S 9th Sta must-shop
lot's of restaurants and shops, or just sit outside and watch the GIGANTIC TV screen
54 locals recommend
The Piazza
1001 N 2nd Stlot's of restaurants and shops, or just sit outside and watch the GIGANTIC TV screen
a Philly icon - but ask any Philly local and there are way better places (like Jim's on South Street)
316 locals recommend
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk Avea Philly icon - but ask any Philly local and there are way better places (like Jim's on South Street)
If you want the real Philly cheessteak experience, this is your place to get it. Make sure you get it with wiz here.
204 locals recommend
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StIf you want the real Philly cheessteak experience, this is your place to get it. Make sure you get it with wiz here.
I'm not sure if they will be opening their doors Friday-Sunday, but if they do, you don't want to miss this place. Great for kids, and the kid in you!
458 locals recommend
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StI'm not sure if they will be opening their doors Friday-Sunday, but if they do, you don't want to miss this place. Great for kids, and the kid in you!
Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine Stlibrary
Kelly Drive
Kelly DriveTake a walk, or a run
Fairmount Park
Reservoir DriveTake a stroll or hike through the iconic park
Head to the Lemon Hill Mansion and see one of the best views of the city
14 locals recommend
Lemon Hill
Head to the Lemon Hill Mansion and see one of the best views of the city
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StBecause even Jesus had wine!
In PA you can't buy beer and liquor in the same place. This has an awesome selection of beers, plus mixers, snacks and garnishes. They will deliver! (As long as the roads are OK that weekend)
9 locals recommend
Stone's Beverage Center
3145 Fairmount AveIn PA you can't buy beer and liquor in the same place. This has an awesome selection of beers, plus mixers, snacks and garnishes. They will deliver! (As long as the roads are OK that weekend)
Food Scene
Dasiwa
735 N 26th StHole in the wall sushi place - BYO
Pete's Famous Pizza
116 N 21st Stgreat pizza place. The Stromboli's are AMAZING
Rybread
1711 Fairmount Avecoffee, breakfast, lunch
The Flying Saucer Cafe
2545 Brown Street1/2 block away - coffee drinks and breakfast
Mugshots Coffeehouse
1925 Fairmount Avenuea Fairmount favorite
Lucky Goat Coffee House
888 N 26th St1 block away
Starbucks
2201-2219 S Broad Stmy favorite coffee
Angelino's Restaurant
849 N 25th St1 block away - try the vodka pizza
Luigi's Pizza Fresca
2401 Fairmount Avepizza place - try the Godfather - good for pasta too
Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South Stfeatured on Food Network's Diners, Drive Ins and Dives
Jamaican Jerk Hut
1436 South Stfeatured on Food Network's Diners, Drive Ins and Dives
Hickory Lane American Bistro
2025 Fairmount AveTRY THE BURGER! one of the best in Philly
Sketch Burger
413 E Girard Avemy favorite go-to burger joint - can't get much better
Reed's Coffee House
3802 Lancaster Aveor try the one in South Philly in the Italian Market!
Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th StBYO - there will be a wait, but it's totally worth it
go-to pizza place - our favorite cheesesteak in Philly - get the Tartufo cheesesteak. awesome hot/bbq wings
11 locals recommend
Rustica
903 N 2nd Stgo-to pizza place - our favorite cheesesteak in Philly - get the Tartufo cheesesteak. awesome hot/bbq wings
Paesano's
148 W Girard Aveamazing sandwiches
a Philly icon - but ask any local and they probably haven't eaten here in years. Get a picture in front of their bright sign, then go next door to Pat's instead, or Jim's on South Street
258 locals recommend
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th Sta Philly icon - but ask any local and they probably haven't eaten here in years. Get a picture in front of their bright sign, then go next door to Pat's instead, or Jim's on South Street
If you're in the mood for Indian, this is the place to go
8 locals recommend
Tiffin Indian Cuisine Philadelphia Northern Liberties 19123
710 W Girard AveIf you're in the mood for Indian, this is the place to go
You have to go there, get in line, order and wait for it. But it will be the best thing you ever did
82 locals recommend
Pizzeria Beddia
1313 North Lee StreetYou have to go there, get in line, order and wait for it. But it will be the best thing you ever did