Recreation in the Area
Philadelphia Clubs and Bars
Downtown has a great variety of clubs and bars to keep you entertained on the weekend. Whether you are interested in a laid-back Jazz Bar, somewhere trendy, or just a disco-club, it can all be found in Philadelphia.
Listed are a few highly-rated suggestions:
If you love Paris in the springtime, Parc is a veritable grand cru.With his latest restaurant opening, famed restaurateur Stephen Starr brings a certain je ne sais quoi to Rittenhouse Square. Parc offers an authentic French bistro experience, fully equipped with a chic Parisian ambiance and gorgeous sidewalk seating overlooking the Square.
Alfa Restaurant and Lounge
Alfa is
a casual restaurant and bar by day and a Rittenhouse Square hotspot by
night.
Ortlieb's Jazzhaus is a tiny, smokey, wonderful, place to hear great jazz. The house band is amazing. Different artists on different nights of the week. See Ortlieb's web site for details.
If you are a beer connoisseur, then be sure to go to Monk's Cafe and Belgian Beer Emporium! At Monk's you can enjoy imported beers like Chimay while sampling muscles or a portobello burger with boursin and sprouts. Tasty food, great atmosphere and even better beer for a reasonable price.
If blowing off steam by playing video-games aimed at adults sounds like fun to you, then Dave and Buster's on Pier 19, Delaware Avenue is a good bet for you. A full menu, bar and pool tables complete the scene. Adults only at night!
Another great way to spend a Saturday night is by strolling down South Street. There are a variety of stores, bars and restaurants to suit different moods. To see what's happening try: www.southstreet.com
For a more complete listing of Philadelphia's hot-spots and to keep current on the latest night-life, check out: www.philly.com
In the Rittenhouse Square area:
Le Bec Fin Restaurant - 1523 Walnut Street
Trader Joe's Supermarket - 2121 Market St.
Sweat Gym - 200 South 24th Street
Barnes and Noble Book Store - 1805 Walnut Street
Anthropologie - 18th and Walnut
The Mutter Museum - 19 South 22nd Street
The Romanian Folk Art Museum - 1606 Spruce Street
AVA Academy of the Vocal Arts - 1920 Spruce Street
The Avenue of the Arts Area (Broad Street)
Olive Garden Restaurant - 1346 Chestnut Street
Borders Book Store - 1 South Broad Street
Suzanne Roberts Theater (Broad and Lombard)
The Wilma Theater (Broad and Spruce) - 265 South Broad Street
Academy of Music (Broad and Locust)
University of the Arts College - 320 South Broad Street
Pierce College (15th and Pine)
Utrecht Art Supply Store (Broad and Spruce)
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