Front Street is an all-day spot in Fishtown with a big patio, affordable cocktails, and way better food than you’d expect.

Martha in Fishtown has the three things we wish every bar had: a nice patio, great cocktails, and way better food than you’d expect.

El Rey is a fun Mexican place in Rittenhouse with a great after-work Happy Hour.

Pub & Kitchen in Rittenhouse is somewhere you’ll want to come with a date or friend and stay for a long time.

Dim Sum House in University City serves food until 1am every night, which is about as late as you can get a sit-down meal in Philly.

Gojjo in West Philly is an Ethiopian spot that has things like wings and burgers, along with more traditional Ethiopian food.

Nick’s is a sports bar in Old City with above average bar food and an oddly entertaining fish tank behind the bar.

Lucha Cartel is a dive bar in Old City that serves Mexican food and strong drinks.

City Tap House in University City is a bar and pizza place that’s great for groups and popular with students.

Oregon Diner has a full bar and is open 24/7. For late night food after an Eagles game, there’s nowhere better (or cheaper).

Tom’s Dim Sum in Chinatown is the best alternative when there’s a long wait at Dim Sum Garden.

Lorenzo & Sons is a counter-service pizza spot with enormous slices on South Street that’s open late.

The Pub On Passyunk East (POPE) is a divey bar on East Passyunk with great bar food.

Interstate Drafthouse in Fishtown has alcoholic iced tea and some great southern bar food.

Woody’s in Midtown Village is one of the best gay bars in the city.

Circle Pizza is pretty much the only place you want to get pizza from if you’re in Avalon or Stone Harbor.