World Cafe Live
Music Venue, Restaurant, and Bar
Philadelphia
The experts at Philadelphia Magazine and Visit Philly recommend this place
"Love going to the Free at Noon shows on Fridays"(4 Tips)
"Good food and great sound at this intimate venue."(5 Tips)
"Eggplant fries are fantastic."(4 Tips)
"music venues whether for an evening show or a lunch free at noon."(2 Tips)
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BingAugust 2, 2012They have great open mic nights and spoken word poetry. Make sure to check their calendar to find out when they’re happening!” – Andy Grammer
Ralphie AversaJuly 17, 2012Skip the cheesesteaks in South Philly. This intimate venue offers great views from everywhere, including the bar area. While you're there, grab a pint and an entree. Reasonably priced and delicious.Upvoted Mar 1
Khoi NguyenJanuary 4, 2017Good local acts, great sound and atmosphere. Not a bad seat in the place. Haven't been up to the mezzanine, but I'm sure it's a good view. Food and service was on point. Would definitely return.
Bryan MayMay 29, 2015Great venue. Went here awhile back to see a great friend perform and the venue was nice. Drink prices are reasonable in a far West center city kind of way. Didn't eat. Fiesta Pizza afterwards.
Jade HenleyMarch 13, 2017I've been here a few times for a class trip. It has a nice performing venue, not too big but not too small. Theres usually local artist that perform, the food and service was pretty good as well.- Lance LacoffJanuary 3, 2016One of Philly's better music venues whether for an evening show or a lunch free at noon. Plenty of beer and drink options.
- No better place to have lunch on a "day off" Friday. Crystal clear sound, excellent service & food, great talent on stage, & notable waitstaff. How glorious to be in Philadelphia on a day like this!
Bloomingdale'sAugust 18, 2010Finally, 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
Dillon ChenDecember 11, 2014The Monday Night Jazz sessions are always great. If you're ever in the mood to perform, they'll even let you on stage!
ISEPTAPHILLYOctober 31, 2014SEPTA is proud to support WXPN's Free At Noon. Heading to the show? Get there on SEPTA. Take Regional Rail to 30th Street Station, the MFL or Route 36 Trolley to 30th or Bus Routes 21 & 42. Read more
Philadelphia Science FestivalApril 8, 2013Don't Burst My Bubble! Explore the science of bubbles: How are the formed? How big can they get w/o popping? This is an opportunity to become an expert on bubbles. Wednesday, April 24, 6:30-8. Free! Read more
Philadelphia MagazineAugust 15, 2012During the week from 5 to 7pm. 'Live after 5' includes $2 & $3 beers, $4 house wine, $5 cocktails and $3 food menu. Read more
Dominique ComerAugust 26, 2014Keep an eye out for the performances here; greats from all over the world come here.
The lounge is a fantastic intimate little area. Good beer selection. Make a reservation!
@Music4More is hosting a fundraiser here! Bring your instrument donations and music room supplies 10/19 Upstairs! @AlternateRoutes & @SethAdam will benefit local schools in the Philly area! Read more
Visit PhillyJanuary 12, 2012Every Monday night Upstairs, Boy Wonder (a.k.a. Andre Coles) hosts Philly Rising, an open stage and progressive talent competition. Signups are at 6:30 p.m., performances at 7 pm. Read more
TRI STATE INDIEFebruary 23, 2012Tri State Indie Music Awards Show THIS SUNDAY Downstairs at World Cafe Live! Foursquare ticket discount - use promo code INDIE10 when purchasing tickets online to get your tickets for only $10. Read more
Mike MaialeAugust 6, 2014In addition to being a great music venue, the $8 lunch specials are amazing.
the food here is really good, but downstairs menu tends to be quite limited for evening shows if you have dietary concerns. if this is the case, eat before you come.
When the daily special is buffalo chicken tenders salad, skip the sandwich and ask for a "Sweeny" salad instead. They chop up the chicken on top of a salad with blue cheese dressing! Read more
Daniel WolfAugust 25, 2014Sort-of-fancy and sufficiently-delicious lunch specials for $8 Monday through Friday.
MazdaOctober 27, 2010Upstairs Live offers an intimate café on the Walnut Street level, seating approximately 100 and featuring live radio broadcasts and performance seven days a week.
Robin SnyderJanuary 14, 2014Seeing St.Lucia here last night really changed my opinion on this place. They killed it! Read more
Wanamaker Entertainment GroupJanuary 27, 2012Always great local and indie acts at the World Cafe Live - thanks to WXPN to bringing this great venue to Philadelphia
Mondays are open mix from 5:30 to 7. 1/2 price appetizers - the bomb!
Tommy PizzazzOctober 14, 2013Killer eggplant fries. They make you all warm and fuzzy upon ingestion.
Sometimes the taplines seem a little overcleaned/detergent-y - but the bottled beer selection is always nice, even for Free@Noon shows. Read more
- Eggplant fries are fantastic. Served with horseradish sauce
Jefferson EngJanuary 28, 2023Seeing @echoes_rocks at @worldcafelive #pinkfloyd #americanpinkfloyd #dsotm #dsotm50- The Parlotones ManagerApril 27, 2012Check out The Parlotones live on May 30! Get your tickets here:
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