Crime & Punishment Brewing Company is one of the prime, beer hotspots, in bustling Brewerytown. Always buzzing with excitement, this is the go-to place for a round or two of beer with your friends. Expect a glass of pure heavenly beer each time you walk into this brewpub. This brewery manages to conjure a succinct batch of beer, using a blend of traditional and modern brewing techniques, coupled with the finest possible ingredients. From pale ale and stout beer, to the old fashioned craft, whatever your preference of brews, this pub will surely deliver. The brewery also serves a selection of delectable Russian inspired meals to complement your drink.
Franny Lou's Porch serves as a meeting point for the people in Philadelphia, PA. The cafe offers a good selection of coffee and encourages the crowd on the importance of community welfare and cultural preservation. They have a huge collection of books and also is a popular venue for readings and other related activities.
Sit on the sloping lawn or in the reserved boxes under the high shed awning. Pick up a drink or some food from the stalls by the back fence—everything from hot dogs to a full-course salmon dinner served by waiters. This outdoor stage is the summer home to the Philadelphia Orchestra, plus a schedule of jazz, rock, big band, the Philly Pops, opera, theatre, and dance. The acoustics can be unreliable and Philadelphia's erratic weather can be a problem, but you can sit in Fairmount Park, hear a good show, and look at the soft night lights of the downtown skyline.
Built in 1837 by William Strickland (famous architect of The Merchants' Exchange Building and The U.S. Mint), the National Mechanics Building is a prized landmark in Philadelphia. The building has been home to a variety of businesses; once the Mechanics National bank, a church, and a club. Now, the historic landmark is one of the city's most popular bars and restaurant. Keeping with the old-world feel, the bar has created a warm but quirky atmosphere filled with off-kilter accents and peculiar decor from home-made light fixtures to strange wall hangings. One thing not reflective of the peculiar history is the food and beer menu, which is brimming with fresh and local cuisine. Featuring gastro pub favorites like grilled flank steak with steak frites and seasonal vegetables, the National veggie burger (house favorite) and nostalgic dishes like home-made tomato soup with grilled cheese make this local pub a must-see. The beer menu is filled with local, national and international brews that will make any beer-lover rejoice in the heart of the Old City. Check out the happy hour on weekdays from 5p-7p for great prices on food and selected beers.
This is the place where William Penn and the Native Americans met and exchanged land and friendship, if we go by the legend. Today, on this site, we have the Penn Treaty Park. Overlooking the river and set against the backdrop of the city, this park is an ideal spot to enjoy serenity. It also has special playground for kids, walking trails for joggers and so forth. For more details, simply email the Friends of Penn Treaty Park.