3 editor picks in Philadelphia.
3 listening bars in Philadelphia our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Philadelphia nightlife.
Solar Myth on South Broad in Philadelphia is the vinyl listening bar, natural-wine cafe and small-stage music room chosen by Ars Nova Workshop.
TipOpen 08:00-02:00 daily; coffee by day, cocktails and live music at night. Walk in for the bar; ticketed for Ars Nova shows.
Sweet 45 under the El in Kensington is DJ Nash's ice cream parlor and listening room in Philadelphia, vinyl by day, after-dark parties with local DJs.
TipAlcohol-free; open daily from 16:00, Sunday through Wednesday from 15:00. Thursday through Saturday parties run to 23:00.
The International on North Front in Kensington is the Johnny Brenda's team's vinyl-forward bar in Philadelphia, with DJs spinning records from a back alcove.
TipWeekend DJs spin from the booth alcove; weeknights are the calmer drink crowd. Cash and card both fine; walk-in only.
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