Old City
Old City
Page 2Red Owl Tavern
Red Owl Tavern Located across from Independence Hall, the outdoor patio gives you access to two American staples: comfort food and the Liberty Bell. Head there for a brunch on their outdoor patio with a few friends.
Fork
Fork is a big, seasonal American spot in Old City where you should go for a celebratory group dinner.
Zahav
Zahav is an Israeli restaurant in Society Hill that's a Philly institution and a celebratory spot to have some silky hummus, fluffy laffa bread, and tender cuts of meat.
Oh Brother Philly
At Oh Brother Philly, you can quick sandwiches like cheesesteaks and burgers, fries, and a few drinks right in the heart of Old City. It's an easygoing place to grab a quick meal on a casual weeknight.
Sonny's Famous Steaks
Sonny’s Famous Steaks in Old City is a place that you can walk into for a casual lunch and eat a cheesesteak with thick cuts of ribeye that come layered on their long rolls.
The Franklin Fountain
The Franklin Fountain is a throwback ice cream parlor in Old City where you can get scoops of things like cotton candy, pistachio, and peanut butter in Chinese takeout boxes.
Little Susie's Coffee & Pie
Little Susie's Coffee & Pie is the place to go for warm cherry, mushroom and swiss, and other hand pies. It's walk-in friendly and also serves coffee, teas, and bagels.
Tuna Bar
Tuna Bar is a large sushi restaurant in Old City that’s good for big group dinners, people-watching on its outdoor streetery, and drinking sake from their long list.
Han Dynasty
Han Dynasty is a Sichuan Chinese place in Old City that works great for big groups or a casual weeknight dinner.
Revolution House
Revolution House is a historically-themed bar and restaurant with a second-floor rooftop in Old City.
Independence Beer Garden
For solid bar food, corn hole, and lots of Philly brews, head to Independence Beer Garden in Old City.
Royal Boucherie
Royal Boucherie is a small, dark French place in Old City that works for an intimate date or Happy Hour.
La Peg
La Peg is an American pub set inside the Fringe Arts building that turns into a huge beer garden during the summer.
Khyber Pass Pub
Khyber Pass Pub is an Old City institution with cheap beers, live music, and great cajun food.
Old City Beer Garden
Old City Beer Garden is essentially an empty lot with a tiki shack for a bar. It’s perfect.
Cherry Street Pier
Cherry Street Pier is an old shipping dock on the Delaware that was turned into a great place to eat and shop outdoors.
Morgan’s Pier
Morgan’s Pier is the biggest day drinking party in Philly every weekend in the summer, and it’s right on the Delaware River.
The Plough And The Stars
Go to The Plough & The Stars to drink double-strength cocktails and maybe dance to Justin Timberlake remixes.
Buk Chon Korean Cuisine
Buk Chon is a small Korean BYOB in Old City that sticks to the classics, but does them all very well.
Panorama
Panorama is an upscale wine bar in Old City that’s good for a nicer date night or business dinner.
LaScala's
LaScala's is a casual Italian restaurant that looks like a diner and is useful for watching football games over a plate of pasta and beer.