Nightlife
When nighttime sets in, Greater Philadelphia is still bustling with activity. Sidewalks in the Old City and Rittenhouse sections of Philadelphia overflow with people of all ages ready to enjoy the evening. Many restaurants in town transform themselves as tables are cleared away to make room for after-dark dancing. Most establishments have nightly happy hour specials, many with live music, karaoke or trivia games. When it's warm outside, there are a number of waterfront nightclubs that host patrons on outdoor decks. Check out First Fridays in Old City — on the first Friday of each month many galleries and stores extend their regular business hours for an open-house celebration of new exhibits that often include wine and cheese.
Every type of watering hole is present in Greater Philadelphia. Swanky lounges, sports bars, Irish pubs, dance clubs, chic bars, pool halls and neighborhood taverns; whatever your mood, you'll find your match. Center City, Manayunk, Northern Liberties and Conshohocken have many popular bars that draw the nighttime crowds. In Center and Old City, most of the bars are close together, making it easy to walk from one place to the next. But don't worry if you'd like to go a little farther out; cabs are readily available, making it easy to hit many hot spots in one night. Suburban cab services are not quite as accessible so make sure you select a designated driver if you're taking your own car. As 2 a.m. approaches and last call is heard, follow the crowds to Jim's Steaks on South Street — they've been in business for 60 years and are a local favorite for Philly cheese steaks. Other connoisseurs prefer Pat's King of Steaks on 9th and Passyunk. Pat's is widely known as the originator of the Philly Cheese steak. Be prepared for a long line after the bars let out!