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The Continental Restaurant and Martini Bar

The ever-popular Continental illuminates the corner of 2nd and Market Streets. Credit: B. Krist for GPTMC

At night, Philadelphia is sizzling with activity — it’s an exciting, welcoming place to sip cocktails, hear live music and/or do your own thing.

Whether you’re dancing and dining in Old City, heading to a hipster hangout in South Philadelphia or catching a live jazz show in Northern Liberties, you are pretty much always guaranteed a great time.

Another lovable aspect about Philly after dark — everything is conveniently close together. Whatever neighborhood you choose, you can almost certainly hit multiple hotspots within a short walk or cab ride.

And in Philadelphia, you can enjoy great food at anytime. Looking for a place that serves after 10 pm? Or the best place to find a cheesesteak at 3 a.m.? We’ve got you covered.

Don’t miss these hotspots

Featured Attraction

Johnny Brenda’s

Delicious food + great beer + live music = a Fishtown landmark

Fishtown / Port Richmond / Kensington

Located at the intersection of Frankford and Girard Avenues on the southern tip of Fishtown, Johnny Brenda’s is, at once, the catalyst, champion, living room, kitchen/dining room and concert hall of its neighborhood.

Garces Trading Company

The Iron Chef opens an all-in-one culinary destination and wine boutique More
Percy Street Barbecue

Texas-style barbecue in the truest sense More
XIX (Nineteen) at the Bellevue

An American brasserie with a sensational view of the city More
Buddakan

Where creativity and cachet loom large More
Morimoto

The Iron Chef’s first American restaurant More

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Itineraries

The Cleopatra Girlfriends Weekend Itinerary

Pamper yourselves like the royalty that you are by following this Cleopatra-themed weekend itinerary, with stops at the exhibition, Longwood Gardens, cocktail bars, a spa and more — perfect for a weekend with the gals. More
The Art Lovers Itinerary

After seeing one of the country’s top five art museums, the world’s greatest collection of Impressionist works and some under-the-radar arts gems, you’ll understand why Philly’s artistic appeal is legendary. More
Philadelphia: Off the Beaten Path

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