Philadelphia's Best Singles Scene

Old City scenesters and French fare for Rittenhouse Square.

Reviews:

• “Be seen be feed - be yourself in jeans”
• “Amazing Private Party Place”
• “Great All-You-Can-Drink Sunday Brunch!”
• “Great atmospehere”
• “Great lunch spot”

Tips: Owner Avram Hornik is also responsible for Lucy’s Hat Shop, SoMa and Drinker’s Tavern.

Loie

Reviews:

• “worst for anytime.”
• “Underage frat party”

105 Social

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

Reviews:

• “Pushy!”
• “Super Cuban Cuisine!”
• “Disappointing”
• “Best Brunch "
• “Good food and drinks. too expensive for what you get.”

Tips: Don’t be surprised if you encounter a line out the door Friday or Saturday nights.

Cuba Libre

Glitzy Old City gets a basic Belgian bar.

Reviews:

• “Most unprofessional staff I have ever experienced.”
• “Fun and Funky. Big Beer Selection.”
• “GREAT ATMOSPHERE & BEER SELECTION”
• “Stay downstairs!”
• “best beer and food in Philly!”

Tips: The selection changes more often than the list. Ask the bartenders what’s new or request a favorite.

Eulogy Belgian Tavern

Live music most nights and a magician on weekends keep this giant brewpub lively.

Reviews:

• “Friendly service, but…”
• “Unprofessional server”

Tips: Fun beer flavors include sugary Schyulkill punch, which has a hint of raspberry, and the Bohemian Blond with its crisp, tart malt.

Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant

This friendly family-run tavern is one of the city’s oldest watering holes.

Reviews:

• “Not all that its hyped up to be”
• “ONE BIG PROBLEM”
• “Best Bar in Philly”
• “If you’re over 30… Leave after Happy Hour”
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Tips: Late at night, McGillin’s is best approached from 13th Street, where street lamps cast light onto the otherwise vacant stretch of Drury.

McGillin’s Old Ale House

A cavernous Northern Liberties club with reliably hip, gay, and under-21 events.

Reviews:

• “Great place for large group of friends”
• “shaft fridays”
• “To the old heads”
• “Great club”
• “go here for terrible service”

Tips: Pay the full price one time (usually $10 on a non-event night) and look for coupons once you’re inside to save a few bucks on your return trip.

Shampoo

Rittenhouse underground beckons to those too cool for the Square.

Reviews:

• “Best DJS around Phillly!!”
• “Good people, drinks and music”
• “Fun events during the week!”
• “Live Music”
• “Bar Noir Adds SIZZLE to Center City”

Tips: You can grab something to eat off of the small Italian-inspired menu of sandwiches and salads, or you can head upstairs to Magazine.

Bar Noir