Be inspired when you take a short walk up a flight of wide marble stairs through massive doors that open to a spectacular main rotunda hidden from the outside world. The grandiose scale and elegance whispers to you of an era graciously preserved. The skylight four stories above adds to the ambiance and warmth. The bustling noises of Broad Street are replaced by the hushed tones of jazz played on a grand piano and echoing off marble and polished granite. The rooms are located in a new building behind the old rotunda building, which affords an excellent view east and west.

This place is regarded as Philadelphia's oldest tavern with a long-standing history dating back to the 1860s. A popular neighborhood place for lunch with a big menu— everything from meatloaf to an Irish Mixed Grill one pork chop, a grilled chicken breast and grilled shrimp with a potato and a hot vegetarian grinder. There are many microbrews on tap, including a house ale specially brewed for McGillin's, locally. This place has an old-fashioned feel that delivers an old-fashioned good time. Join the sing-along on Wednesday and Friday nights and a DJ every Friday night.

The Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square is located in Central Philadelphia, less than a 10-minute walk from City Hall. It offers on-site dining, a 24-hour business center, and free in-room WiFi. Each guest room at Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square is furnished with a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a large work desk. Free bottled water and a coffee maker are also included. Tavern 17 at Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square offers casual dining all day. The Coffee Bar serves light meals, beer, and wine in the lobby. Guests can enjoy a more formal dining experience at Prime Rib Restaurant. Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square's on-site gym boasts cardio machines with personal TVs. The business center is available 24 hours a day. Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell are just 1,6 km from Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square. The Franklin Institute of Science is a 15-minute walk from the hotel.

Continental Mid-town is a chic restaurant with two story seating and lounge space. The restaurant hosts private events and with its spacious rooftop deck it's the perfect venue for special occasions. Continental Mid-town serves international cuisine with an Asian touch. Several dishes are creative take an classic meals, in the past dishes have included Thai curry lobster, Korean pork taco and cheesesteak eggroll.

Located on Rittenhouse Square, the outdoor seating at Rouge offers a fresh environment to dine on French fare and sip a glass of fine wine. Wines of exquisite vintage enhance the delicate entrees of traditional and contemporary French seafood, poultry and beef dishes. Prices tend to be on the high side but are not exorbitant for a restaurant in the Rittenhouse area. Popular day and night, the casual yet elegant Rouge appeals to sophisticates and culture-seekers of all ages for lunch, dinner or drinks. Restaurateur Neil Stein has given locals a hip spot to enjoy the park's greenery.

This is one of the finest steakhouses around Philadelphia. Barclay Prime's decor is more on the side of an uptown eatery with marble tables, comfortable plush sofas and walls lined with walnut bookcases. Order from the special menu, which consists of Kobe Sliders, Tuna and beef Tartar and the famous Philly Cheese steak. From the a la carte menu, take your pick from the Oysters Rockefeller, 12-ounce filet Porterhouses and the dangerously delicious sounding butter poached-lobster.

Johnny Brenda's very ambiance would elicit a rapt smile from you as soon as you enter this resto-bar; it's that cheerful! While the decor is zippy, you will be glad to find a balcony extending from the room, where the bands perform. Good music and superb beers accompany fresh and tasty food, especially Mediterranean. While there is a good collection of wines and liquors here, Johnny totally dotes on its cask-conditioned brews. Come here to hang out with some friends in the cool atmosphere. The crowd are in their late 20s and 30s, with possibly some 40-somethings in the midst. The drinks are not watered down or expensive. Enjoy this place knowing well that they will most likely have your drink of choice. The food is delectable, and the shows can be awesome if you know which band to catch.