Bahama Bay at Pier 42- 950 N.
Delaware Ave. 215-829-9799. Listed as the premier spot for African-Americans aged 25 to
40. They play all types of music except for rap. This is the largest outdoor nightclub in
Philly. Activities include volleyball, beach barbecue, and a wonderful assortment of
elegant cocktails.Blue Moon Jazz Club- 21 S. 5th St.
at The Bourse. 215-413-2272. House performers start their sets at 9:30pm. Wednesday
through Saturday, and all other nights are open. No cover charge.
Bronko Bill's- Grant Ave. and Bluegrass Rd., Northeast.
215-677-8700. They have a great western revival at this place. Equipped with a more than
adequate sound system, and a 4,000 sq. ft. dance floor, Bronko Bill's offers you to dance
your heart out, or just sit back in one of their wonderfully decorated lounges to enjoy a
few drinks. Dance Club
Catch a Rising Star- 211 South St. 215-440-3131. Shows are
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 8:30 pm., on Friday and Saturday at 8:30 and 11pm.,
and on Sunday at 8:30pm. Cover charge is $8 on weeknights and $10 on weekends. Features
rising stars from Comedy Central.
Chestnut Cabaret- 38th and Chestnut Sts. 215-382-1201. The
most popular rock act in Philadelphia, the Cabaret does the best job at bringing in
regional, and even national acts, in rock, pop, Rhythm and Blues, and Reggae. Concerts are
held Tuesday through Saturday nights. Cover charge varies.
Circa- 1518 Walnut St. 215-545-6800. Absolutely the hottest
new club in the area. Play a variety of music from, house, disco ,pop, and techno. A
little something for everybody. Great food served here. Opens at 9pm on Fridays, and
Saturdays, cover charge is $5. Rock Clubs.
Dock Street Brewing- 18th and Cherry Sts., Logan Square.
215-496-0413. If you're looking for imports, or other rare microbrews, this is no the
place to go. Dock Street sells only the beer that it produces. Each glass of carefully
prepared ale cost around $2.50. Six varieties to choose from. Live music on Fridays, and
Saturdays.
Irish Pub- 1123 Walnut St. 215-925-3311. Open nightly until
2am. The Irish Pub offers good beers in a convenient location. Food is served and lively
Irish tunes are played.
Jake and Oliver's- 22 S. 3rd St. 215-627-4825. Once an old
church, this place now rings loudly with the sounds of techno and house Monday through
Saturday. The downstairs of this place is a microbrewery, caters to the 21 and over crowd.
Cover charges range from $1 to $10.
J.C. Dobbs-304 South St. 215-925-4053. When you come to J.C.
Dobbs, come here to drink a lot and have a great time. Food is served until 1 a.m. Cover
charge is no more than $5. Jazz and Blues
KatManDu- Pier 25, 417 N. Delaware Ave. 215-629-1101. The
cover charge is a mere $5. Admission includes white sand, palm trees, outdoor pit
barbecue, and plenty of places to slip away with that special someone. Old City Area.
Maui- Pier 53, 1143 N. Delaware Ave. 215-423-8116.
Outfitted in a plush tropical setting, this club features an outdoor beach grill, and
volleyball court. Most of the crowd is aged in their 20's and 30's.
Panorama- 14 N. Front St. 215-922-7800. Features over 120
different types of wine to choose from. This elegant wine bar is at the back of the Penn's
View Inn. Be careful, it's kind of tricky to locate.
Samuel Adams Brew House- 1516 Sansom St. 215-563-2326. The
Samuel Adams Brew House provides a relaxed environment, and offers you a selection of
three home brewed ales. Their is an Oyster House on the first floor.
Silk City Lounge- 5th and Spring Garden Sts. 215-592-8838.
This club is attached to the American Diner for your convenience. It caters to a young
crowd, and draws live acts about once a week. Open all night Friday through Sunday. South
Street Area
Warmdaddy's- Front and Market Sts. 215-627-2500. Good
southern homestyle cooking at this joint. The $8 cover charged is waived with the purchase
of dinner. Warmdaddy's just opened in 1995 and now they're one of the best jazz clubs in
town. The ambiance is wonderful here as well.
Xero- 613 S. 4th St. 215-629-0565. One of the most
successful and popular clubs/bars in the area. Thursday's cover is $5, which includes
food, drink, and dance, and techno deejays set the tune on the weekends. Happy hour is 7pm
to 9pm on Friday, and Saturday.