Brendan’s guidebook
Food and Bar Scene
Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th StGreat for Brunch. One location is right in Brewerytown!
The Monkey & The Elephant
2831 W Girard AveGreat Coffee! Local Brewerytown spot.
Rybrew
2600 W Girard AveLocal Brewerytown Sandwich Spot! Mix and match 6 packs to go as well.
Devon Seafood Grill
225 S 18th StA market in the city that has amazing foods. Beiler’s Doughnuts, Dinic’s Roast Beef, Famous 4th Street cookie to name a few.
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StA market in the city that has amazing foods. Beiler’s Doughnuts, Dinic’s Roast Beef, Famous 4th Street cookie to name a few.
The Bourse Building
111 S Independence Mall EBarclay Prime
237 S 18th StGreat atmosphere and drinks. Ask for a space after dinner at Elbow Lane. It's their speakeasy downstairs with a bowling alley.
30 locals recommend
Harp & Crown
1525 Sansom StGreat atmosphere and drinks. Ask for a space after dinner at Elbow Lane. It's their speakeasy downstairs with a bowling alley.
Giuseppe & Sons
1523 Sansom StEat and drink downstairs. Great Italian place in Center City.
Great food and ambiance for lunch, brunch, and dinner. One of the most popular restaurants in Philadelphia.
223 locals recommend
Parc
227 S 18th StGreat food and ambiance for lunch, brunch, and dinner. One of the most popular restaurants in Philadelphia.
Old school Italian restaurant in South Philly. Great food and service.
7 locals recommend
Saloon Restaurant
750 S 7th StOld school Italian restaurant in South Philly. Great food and service.
South Philly family owned Italian Restaurant for over 100 years.
21 locals recommend
Ralph's Italian Restaurant
760 S 9th StSouth Philly family owned Italian Restaurant for over 100 years.
Vegan Restaurant known for it’s cocktails and it’s delicious food.
47 locals recommend
Charlie was a sinner.
131 S 13th StVegan Restaurant known for it’s cocktails and it’s delicious food.
Difficult to get in. Would recommend getting there before Happy Hour rush to see the sights, grab appetizers, and drinks.
16 locals recommend
Jean-Georges Philadelphia
1 N 19th StDifficult to get in. Would recommend getting there before Happy Hour rush to see the sights, grab appetizers, and drinks.
Cafe La Maude
816 N 4th StGreat Brunch Spot!
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian StreetGreat Brunch Spot!
Ristorante Aroma
1245 South 3rd StreetDelicious Italian food!
Murph's Bar
202 East Girard AvenueSome of the best Italian food in the city. Local secret...
Sampan
124 S 13th StSpot Gourmet Burgers
2821 W Girard AveExcellent burgers! Local Brewerytown spot.
Jerry's Bar
129 W Laurel StGreat Brunch Spot!
The Franklin Bar
1715 S 18th StExcellent Burger. British Pub. Stephen Starr Restaurant
Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StGreat brunch spot
McGillin's Olde Ale House
1310 Drury StOldest Bar in Philadelphia
Neighborhoods
Up and Coming Neighborhood in Philadelphia. Brewerytown has a handful of charming spots to eat and drink if you want local fare. If you want to explore the city for more options you are a short car ride to most locations in Philadelphia.
11 locals recommend
Brewerytown
Up and Coming Neighborhood in Philadelphia. Brewerytown has a handful of charming spots to eat and drink if you want local fare. If you want to explore the city for more options you are a short car ride to most locations in Philadelphia.
Trendy part of the city and right next to Northern Liberties. Great place to bar hop and see cool restaurants.
59 locals recommend
Fishtown
Trendy part of the city and right next to Northern Liberties. Great place to bar hop and see cool restaurants.
Northern Liberties
Trendy part of the city. Unique bars and restaurants.
Historic, very beautiful architecture and interesting sites to see.
258 locals recommend
Old City District
231 Market StHistoric, very beautiful architecture and interesting sites to see.
High Concentration of bars and restaurants. Great placer to bar hop.
7 locals recommend
Midtown Village
High Concentration of bars and restaurants. Great placer to bar hop.
Passyunk Square
Great place to find a good restaurant in South Philly
Fairmount neighborhood has the Eastern State Penitentiary as well as great bars and restaurants.
398 locals recommend
Fairmount
Fairmount neighborhood has the Eastern State Penitentiary as well as great bars and restaurants.
Sightseeing
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard AveRocky Steps
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyCity Hall Visitor Center
1400 S Penn SquarePhiladelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StReading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StRittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StItalian Market
919 S 9th StEastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveLiberty Bell
526 Market StIndependence Hall
520 Chestnut StElfreth's Alley
126 Elfreth's AlleyOldest Street in Philadelphia
The Navy Yard
4747 S Broad StLove Park
Arch StreetOutside of the city about 30 minutes West. Great place to visit for the history buffs!
179 locals recommend
Valley Forge National Historical Park
1400 N Outer Line DrOutside of the city about 30 minutes West. Great place to visit for the history buffs!
Rocky Statue
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyTake a picture with the Italian Stallion!
City/town information
King of Prussia is about a 30 min drive west. Close to Valley Forge and has one of the biggest malls in the USA.
40 locals recommend
King of Prussia
King of Prussia is about a 30 min drive west. Close to Valley Forge and has one of the biggest malls in the USA.
Local Breweries
Yards Brewery is a great local brewery. This new location they have is really nice inside.
118 locals recommend
Yards Brewing Company
500 Spring Garden StYards Brewery is a great local brewery. This new location they have is really nice inside.
Dock Street South
2118 Washington AveDock St Brewery for the local craft beer lovers.
Evil Genius is great! in a trendy neighborhood of Fishtown. Get the flight!
56 locals recommend
Evil Genius Beer Company
1727 North Front StreetEvil Genius is great! in a trendy neighborhood of Fishtown. Get the flight!
Triple Bottom Brewing
915 Spring Garden StLocal Brewery
Love City Brewing is a great Brewery. A must go if you are brewery hopping.
20 locals recommend
Love City Brewing
1023 Hamilton StLove City Brewing is a great Brewery. A must go if you are brewery hopping.
Bar Hygge
1720 Fairmount AveFairmount neighborhood Brewery
Brewerytown Brewery. Local Spot with some good brews.
53 locals recommend
Crime and Punishment Brewing Co.
2711 W Girard AveBrewerytown Brewery. Local Spot with some good brews.
Philadelphia Brewing Co.
2440 Frankford AveThis brewery is excellent but quite far outside the city. If you don't want to make the trip to Downingtown, PA keep your eyes peeled for their beers within Philadelphia!
17 locals recommend
Victory Brewing Company Downingtown
420 Acorn LnThis brewery is excellent but quite far outside the city. If you don't want to make the trip to Downingtown, PA keep your eyes peeled for their beers within Philadelphia!
Outside the city but worth the trip. Definitely pricey but a great spot and excellent brews as well.
14 locals recommend
Tired Hands Fermentaria
35 Cricket TerraceOutside the city but worth the trip. Definitely pricey but a great spot and excellent brews as well.
Located in East Falls not far outside of the city. Maybe a 10-15 minutes Uber from the Townhome. Great brews and a great space.
20 locals recommend
Wissahickon Brewing Company
3705 W School House LnLocated in East Falls not far outside of the city. Maybe a 10-15 minutes Uber from the Townhome. Great brews and a great space.
Outside the city in Roxborough area. This is probably 15-20 minutes from the townhome. Roxborough is home to Dalessandro's Cheesesteaks so if you venture out there you should make a pit stop before returning.
New Ridge Brewing Co.
6168 Ridge AveOutside the city in Roxborough area. This is probably 15-20 minutes from the townhome. Roxborough is home to Dalessandro's Cheesesteaks so if you venture out there you should make a pit stop before returning.
Goose Island brewery. Not a local Philly Brewery but a good spot nonetheless.
7 locals recommend
Goose Island Brewhouse
1002 Canal StGoose Island brewery. Not a local Philly Brewery but a good spot nonetheless.
Philadelphia Distilling
25 E Allen StDistillery. Home of the Blue Coat Gin.
Chestnut Hill Brewing Company Taproom
8221 Germantown AveCheesesteak Tour
Dalessandro's Steaks
600 Wendover StCheesesteak Spot in Roxborough, PA.
Tourist spot famous for battling for who has the best cheesesteak with Pat's which is across the street.
258 locals recommend
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StTourist spot famous for battling for who has the best cheesesteak with Pat's which is across the street.
Tourist spot. Worth the visit just to say you've been there. Know what you want when you step up to the counter or you will get the true "South Philly Experience" when they send you to the back of the line.
316 locals recommend
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveTourist spot. Worth the visit just to say you've been there. Know what you want when you step up to the counter or you will get the true "South Philly Experience" when they send you to the back of the line.
Across the street from Lorenzo's Pizza. "The Philly Taco" is a slice of pizza from Lorenzo's that is rolled up around a Jim's Cheesesteak.
204 locals recommend
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StAcross the street from Lorenzo's Pizza. "The Philly Taco" is a slice of pizza from Lorenzo's that is rolled up around a Jim's Cheesesteak.
Excellent all around. If you want to try their pizza, try the Pizza Jawn!
15 locals recommend
Angelo's Pizzeria South Philly
736 S 9th StExcellent all around. If you want to try their pizza, try the Pizza Jawn!
Jimmy G's Steaks
Best Fries in town!
Get the "Wiz Wit" (Cheese Wiz and Wit means with onions)
60 locals recommend
Joe's Steaks + Soda Shop Fishtown
1 W Girard AveGet the "Wiz Wit" (Cheese Wiz and Wit means with onions)
Woodrow's Sandwich Shop
630 South StKnown for the Truffle cheesesteak
Santucci's Original Square Pizza
901 S 10th StKnown for the Garlic Bread Cheesesteak
Speak Easy's
Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race StPersonal Favorite
The Ranstead Room
2013 Ranstead StPersonal Favorite
The Franklin Bar
1715 S 18th StPersonal Favorite
1 Tippling Place
2006 Chestnut StThe Library Bar
210 W Rittenhouse SquareWriter's Block Rehab
1342 Cypress StBlind Barber
1325 Sansom St