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EXPLORE LOCAL AREA | | | | | | | 700 N 2nd St
Philadelphia,
PA
19123
215-413-3181 | | | | | Description: NORTHERN LIBERTIES. A long-time haunt of hipsters hailing from the Northern Liberties, versatile 700 is a bi-level nightspot that's a great place to gather for drinks after work and an even better place to dance until the lights come on. The club employs first-rate DJs who effortlessly turn each night into a terrific party scene downstairs, one that features great music and a refreshingly laid-back attitude. If you're looking to chill out some, the upstairs lounge is furnished with sofas and all kinds of comfy chairs. Best of all: There's no cover charge.
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| 22-24 S 2nd St
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
215-940-7900 | | | | | Description: OLD CITY. Strutting the streets of old city on weekend nights, fashionable, savvy young professionals bypass the neighboring joints and, without deliberation, stake their space at this cool cocktail bar. A fun variety of concoctions and a spacious contemporary interior explain the spot's appeal, and the DJ's selection of crowd pleasers playing in the background don't hurt either. Should you need to nibble, savory, Asian-inspired bites complement the bar's potions.
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| 1524 Walnut St
Philadelphia,
PA
19102
215-732-3982 | | | | | Description: CENTER CITY. Classic furnishings, brass fixtures and dark wood accents flank this clubby lounge, where guests congregate on roomy couches and arm chairs to smoke and sip scotch. Over ten varieties of cigars are available, or guests may bring their own favorites. Appetizers, from the smoked salmon plate to hummus and flatbread, and roast beef and turkey sandwiches satiate hungry aficionados.
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| 222 South St
Philadelphia,
PA
19147
215-238-0298 | | | | | Description: SOUTH STREET. Cool, casual and sophisticated, this South Street lounge is one of the places Philly's young and beautiful gather for requisite posing and preening. The lounge area has intimate seating areas with ottomans and comfortable furniture, and the adjoining room features a bar, dance floor and DJ booth. And while the sexy bartenders expertly prepare drinks that are sure to captivate both the palate and the imagination the Girl Scout, for example, blends Absolut Vanil, mocha-caramel liqueur and crème de menthe the kitchen serves tasty late night morsels like pizzas, Panini, and a peanut butter and banana sandwich that would've made Lisa Marie's pop proud.
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| 1221 St. James St
Philadelphia,
PA
19107
215-735-5772 | | | | | Description: CENTER CITY. One of the top dance clubs in the city, Pure is a multi-level venue whose main draw is its versatility. Indeed, the mostly gay clientele can choose any number of ways to spend their time here competing in trivia contests, sipping cocktails and taking in the scene in the Pink Lounge, singing karaoke classics to the cheering masses and, of course, dancing while DJs spin everything from house to 70s disco. NB Like most top places, Pure is a private club, but membership applications are available at their Website.
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| 224 Market St
Philadelphia,
PA
19106-2815
215-925-8080 | | | | | Description: OLD CITY. Seeking a stylish, fun atmosphere and first-rate fare, a well-heeled crowd flocks to this Old City joint without deliberation. Red and white décor, enhances the dimly lit dining room, and tables, situated closely, promote mingling and conversation. Decadent cocktails, such as the Smortini a concoction of white godiva, vanilla vodka, marshmallow syrup served in a graham cracker-rimmed glass highlight the bar's offerings. As to Asian-influenced food, the menu offers appetizers from sky fries with five gourmet dipping sauces to the dim sum for two. For dinner, try the tempting sesame orange chicken with mashed potatoes.
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| 205 Bainbridge St
Philadelphia,
PA
19147
215-922-4152 | | | | | Description: SOUTH STREET. Ulana's, which is located just a block off South Street, is one of those surprising side-street spots that looks fairly straightforward on first glance. Many folks know it as a restaurant that serves pasta dishes by candlelight, making it a terrific neighborhood place to take your sweetheart. Once the night wears on, though, things begin to change, especially upstairs the pulse quickens, the dance beats resonate, and the crowd that shows up does so sporting their hippest club-wear. Indeed, the late night crowd thinks of Ulana's as a lounge and dance club, one whose taste in music can range from techno to hip-hop, depending on which DJ has the reins.
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| **Fuzion Grill and Social Club460 N 2nd St
Philadelphia,
PA
19123
215-774-7557 | | | | | Description: NORTHERN LIBERTIES. This hip concept restaurant-lounge features delicious menu selections such as char-grilled oysters wrapped in bacon, salt-baked Chilean sea bass, cowboy-cut rib-eye and center-cut filet stuffed with lump crabmeat. The Penthouse has also emerged as a place for the city's young and trendy professionals to gather and mingle, and the upscale space plays hosts to live entertainment, DJ nights and a variety of other social events from week to week.
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| 16 S 2nd St
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
215-627-3132 | | | | | Description: OLD CITY. Like its stylish sister in Atlantic City, this loungey spot caters to Philadelphia's sexy set (celebs, athletes and veritable who's who of the city's best and brightest) by offering perks like European bottle service, VIP areas, private lockers and world-class DJs. As to the attitude, the state-of-the-art sound system floods the space with über cool house, R&B and hip hop beats, and the lavish decor is punctuated by eerie, iridescent tentacles that extend down from the ceiling, two sleek bars and luxurious furnishing. In keeping with the jetsetter vibe, 32° also accepts the Euro.
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| 707 Chestnut St
Philadelphia,
PA
19148
215-922-7770 | | | | | Description: OLD CITY. This stylish Old City bistro is a cool place to hang out and people-watch, especially at the close of day. The menu features a range of small plates, sandwiches, pizzas, all-day omelets and mains like grilled swordfish, meat loaf and flat iron steak. NB The sidewalk tables are at a premium on days when the weather's cooperative.
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