The nightlife of the city is replete with hip bars, stylish bistros, and bohemian pubs. Music lovers can experiment with live music concerts. The city is renowned for R&B and jazz music. South Street is famous for its comedy and music clubs. Other areas known for their nightlife include Columbus Boulevard and the area around Penn’s Landing.

The drinking age in the state of Pennsylvania is 21 years. The bars usually shut down by 0200 hours. Generally, there is no formal dress code. Only some upscale restaurants might need you to wear formal attire.

The ‘Philadelphia Inquirer’ and ‘Philadelphia Daily News’ are two papers that cover the nightlife of the city.

Bars

Bar Noir is a trendy bar offering some of the best cocktails. Continental Mid-Town is another bar having a rooftop and swinging chairs. The atmosphere is electric out here. Delicious food and traditional margaritas make Copabanana a hip destination. Dave & Busters is a sports bar, featuring a 20-screen video dome, billiards table, and a gaming arcade. The Brasserie Perrier is owned by the famous Georges Perrier. Mahogany on Walnut is a trendy cigar bar.

Clubs

Brasil’s is famous among salsa and jazz enthusiasts. Five Spot has an in-house DJ who will make you groove to the modern beats. You can also relax at the lounge upstairs. Shampoo, too, is famous in the party circuit. Egypt, the club, is adorned with hieroglyphs and ankhs. It is famous for the hip-hop and techno music. Woody’s is popular within the gay community, while Sisters is popular among lesbians.

Live Music

WorldCafé Live is hard to beat when it come to live music. There is plenty of space for live bands and concerts. Chris’ Jazz Café and Ortlieb’ Jazzhaus are two popular venues for jazz music. The Khyber is club dedicated to rock music.

Shopping

Philadelphia is a paradise for shopaholics because the sales tax is the lowest in comparison with other states. Also, clothing and shoes are exempt from sales tax.

Centre City has hundreds of retail outlets showcasing fine clothing. The best among them is the John Wanamaker building, which is now home to Macy’s. The original design was made to resemble the famous Les Halles in Paris. The Grand Court is the place for daily concerts. It also houses a 30,000 pipe organ.

The Gallery consists of four levels and has nearly 170 retail stores. For high-end brands, head to the Shops at Bellevue. Shops at Liberty Place is a good place to grab a bite while shopping.

Rittenhouse Row provides upscale dining and shopping facilities. Jeweller’s Row and Antique Row are situated in Washington Square district. Fabric Row is famous for its textile outlets. Also, South Street boasts of numerous, eclectic shops and boutiques.

The Italian Market offers a wide range of foodstuffs from Tuesday to Saturday. For crafts and antiques visit the Head House Square.

The humungous King of Prussia Mall is situated to the west of the city. The shopping arcade has eight major department stores and 365 specialty stores. Famous brands such as Versace, Hermes, and Tiffany are also present at the mall.

Similarly, Franklin Mills, located 16 miles from Center City, is a mall featuring factory-outlet products. Thus, discounts are anywhere between 20 and 70 percent. The mall has more than 200 stores.

Most department stores are open from Monday to Saturday from 1000 hours to 1900 hours. Outlets in malls stay open for longer durations.