1. Union Transfer
9.2
1026 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA
Concert Hall · North Philadelphia · 80 tips and reviews
Ryan Smith: Friendly beer, good beer selections, really awesome acoustics for concerts
Jack David: Perfect venue for concerts. Vintage Style Theater that really rocks
Brandy Bones: One of the best venues for concerts in philly. great space, acoustics and music.
2. Time
7.7
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.
Kandis Kovalsky: Nicest staff/bartenders. Great live music. Fun happy hour. Fun during the summer at City Sips. Decent food---try the Mac n cheese.
Marklyn: great variety of music, live jazz music, great club scene, late night spot
4. Johnny Brenda's
8.8
1201 Frankford Ave (at Girard Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 141 tips and reviews
Neal Joseph: Over a dozen local beers on tap (rotating), including a couple of hand-drawns. Start hand-drawn then follow your fancy. Heaven for beer and indie music lovers.
GourmetLive: You can’t beat a rock club that serves individual fresh oysters for $2.50 each and includes a half-price raw bar for happy hour every weekday. The kitchen serves seasonal specials and sources locally.
The Feast: Great DJs downstairs, great bi-level music venue upstairs, extensive craft beer selection and...oysters!
Valkrye131 (MB) Haslam-Houck: Formerly known as the Mann Music Center, now the Mann Center for Performing Arts; summer home of the Philadelphia Orchestra; nice out-door concert venue including inexpensive lawn seats.
ᴡ Linam: Use the local bus. It was easy to get in and out of the concert and with just $4 round trip it's a great deal!
Chris Anderson: Balcony seating for the Carnival of Madness wasn't the best. We would have been happier with first floor seating. Live and learn. Awesome music venue!
7. World Cafe Live
9.2
3025 Walnut St (at 31st St), Philadelphia, PA
Music Venue · 79 tips and reviews
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Mike Maiale: In addition to being a great music venue, the $8 lunch specials are amazing.
Dillon Chen: The Monday Night Jazz sessions are always great. If you're ever in the mood to perform, they'll even let you on stage!
8. The Twisted Tail
8.4
509 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Center City East · 58 tips and reviews
Concierge: You can enjoy live music here 5 nights a week. If that's not your flavor, they have a separate room with shuffleboard!
Robin J: The Porkroll Project Returns to The Twisted Tail Tonight with "Hard Rockin' Blues" music from their new CD "Three Legged Dog"!
Zac Anderson: Live music most nights. Check out Mikey Jr. and the Stone Cold Blues on Wednesday nights (which is also free parking after 5 or 6).Jess behind the bar will take great care of you!
12. Heritage
8.5
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!
Alan Brocavich: Best venue for heavy music. It is the house ANSELMO built!
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.
15. Verizon Hall
9.1
300 S Broad St (at The Kimmel Center), Philadelphia, PA
Concert Hall · Avenue of the Arts South · 14 tips and reviews
Skye Miller: No matter where you sit the music is superb whether in the top or the bottom seats the music never fails to impress.
Michael Hicks: Visually appealing main lobby and even more impressive concert hall with amazing acoustics. Only downside was the extremely weak coffee (@4$) served at the concession.
Petr J.: One of the best concerts of my life. Great acoustics and performance of the Philadelphia Orchestra.It is amazing that they offer discounted rush tickets for just $10.