Best Unique Venues in Philadelphia

Union Transfer is a joint collaboration of Four Corners Management, R5 Productions and The Bowery Presents. Housed in a historic brick structure dating back to 1889, this music venue opened in 2011 and is now among the prominent concert spaces in town. It features three fully equipped bars and a few concession stands. Most of their shows are for all ages. Some of their previous listings are Metermaids, Jello Biafra, The Antlers, Mischief Brew, Sage Francis and Guantanamo School of Medicine.

Portland has a claim to fame in the World Cafe Live on Walnut Street. The Cafe has innumerable world class artists and troupes performing every night. Talent from all over the world is showcased on its stage, varying from belly-dancers to fusion musicians and many, many more. World Cafe Live is the best place in Philly to see and be seen. This is also a great place to host private parties the Upstairs level and the lower Mezzanine are available for use separately. Open Monday to Friday 11am onwards and Saturday to Sunday 5pm onwards.

The Barbary is a no issues, nightclub for everyone in the city of Philadelphia. This amazing nightclub is setting new trends in the city's nightlife scene and is breaking new barriers with it's happening music and themed nights. The club has an excellent ambience and fantastic interiors. The sound system used here is state-of-the-art and the club plays host to several famous bands as well. There are gigs for kids and the 21+ here, so everyone is satisfied. Martinis, lager and vodka are some of the drinks on the menu and they aren't too expensive.