1. Union Transfer
9.2
1026 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA
Concert Hall · North Philadelphia · 80 tips and reviews
Reinhold Residential: Built in the early 1900’s as a luggage terminal under the same name, today’s Union Transfer is one of the best spots in the city to catch a concert.
Ryan Smith: Friendly beer, good beer selections, really awesome acoustics for concerts
Jack David: Perfect venue for concerts. Vintage Style Theater that really rocks
2. Time
8.0
1315 Sansom St (at 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Whisky Bar · Center City East · 103 tips and reviews
Michele Alexis: Smooth live jazz music, absinthe fountains, eclectic whiskey selections. Pure romance! A hidden gem of Philly.
Andre Evers: Had a gd night here! The Mac&Cheese with Brisket is a must try here! Make sure Tim takes care of you! Gd times, live bands, awesome selections, and attractive women!
Roxanne Thompson: Great food, live music, kitchen opened late and Chimay red is the way to go if you like Belgian beer.:)
7. Johnny Brenda's
8.7
1201 Frankford Ave (at Girard Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 141 tips and reviews
The Feast: Great DJs downstairs, great bi-level music venue upstairs, extensive craft beer selection and...oysters!
Martin Pepe: Good Beer selection , good food ,and one of the best intimate music venues in the city.
Peter Wu: Such a small, intimate venue that's never overly packed to the brim. Great acoustics and fun crowds. My favorite music venue in Philly.
9. Heritage
8.3
914 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 19 tips and reviews
Alex Stein: Great craft beer menu and live music! Lots of plants for an outdoor atmosphere and single stall restrooms are great.
Larisa Grollemond: Quality brunch with great live music and a cool space. Flapjacks, Dutch baby, and bacon are all great.
Amber Overton: Perfect date spot in my opinion! Live jazz music and great cocktails when I went.
Marq Romero: One of my favorite music venues. The only Victorian theater in the US still running. Make you stay after the concert and get the roadies' attention to give you the set list!
Stephanie R: Great venue for live music!! On the floor and could see wonderfully - women's bathroom could be bigger.
vivian zauhar: The trocadero is an amazing place to listen to live music. It's kinda small but that's what give it its amazing atmosphere. Whether UR in the back, the front or on the balcony you will love the show.
11. World Cafe Live
9.2
3025 Walnut St (at 31st St), Philadelphia, PA
Music Venue · 79 tips and reviews
Bloomingdale's: Finally, a music venue actually designed to be a music venue, with superior sightlines and a sound system producing faithful sound, plus colorful industrial-chic décor. The namesake café’s upstairs
Mike Maiale: In addition to being a great music venue, the $8 lunch specials are amazing.
John Bielicki: Great place for a concert.
14. Underground Arts
8.3
1200 Callowhill St (12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Rock Club · North Philadelphia · 36 tips and reviews
Mm pHiLleh: Every event I have participated in here has been awesomesauce. Great multi-purpose yet cozy venue for lectures, concerts, dance partehs and performances in generalz.
Visit Philly: This 12,000-square-foot venue hosts performances in its black-box theater, as well as a regular concert series, buffeted by a cash bar.
Campbell Bird: Solid music venue. Beware the super large pillars though. Go to Union Transfer if you have the option.
15. The Liacouras Center
8.0
1776 N Broad St (at Montgomery Ave), Philadelphia, PA
College Basketball Court · North Philadelphia · 25 tips and reviews
Barrett Lane: Horrible concert venue. The staff is way too uptight
Trena Dorsey: Amazing Concert, a beautiful new experience for the family, good location, I love Philly!
Brian Sutow: Great concerts, even the circus comes here!