The Twisted Tail is one of The 15 Best Places for Blues Music in Philadelphia.

1. The Twisted Tail

8.4
509 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Center City East · 58 tips and reviews

Tory G.Tory G: Live blues with Mikey Jr & band every Weds. They love blues dancers!

Robin J.Robin J: The Porkroll Project Returns to The Twisted Tail Tonight with "Hard Rockin' Blues" music from their new CD "Three Legged Dog"!

Zac A.Zac Anderson: Live music most nights. Check out Mikey Jr. and the Stone Cold Blues on Wednesday nights (which is also free parking after 5 or 6).Jess behind the bar will take great care of you!

John's Water Ice is one of The 15 Best Places for Blues Music in Philadelphia.

2. John's Water Ice

9.3
701 Christian St (at 7th St), Philadelphia, PA
Dessert Shop · Bella Vista - Southwark · 39 tips and reviews

Get Iced J.Get Iced John's Water Ice: Try the Water Ice - John's Wateer IceMelt the April Shower Blues Away!

Morgan M.Morgan Morreale: A notorious local Philly spot. The blueberry, banana, and cantaloupe water ice make a very rare appearance. If these flavors are available on the menu, they’re a must.

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: One of the best locations for Italian ice! As seen on Man v Food.

Dell Music Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Blues Music in Philadelphia.

3. Dell Music Center

8.4
2400 Strawberry Mansion Dr (at W Huntington St), Philadelphia, PA
Music Venue · West Philadelphia · 13 tips and reviews

Kit R.Kit Rojas: Great place for a relaxed laid back show or energy filled one. Amphitheater set up with chairs makes it easy to enjoy any act. Rita's water ice is sold here, a huge plus for a summer show!

Shyra F.Shyra Fullard: The concert series will be the best money you spend! So enjoying Eric Benet! Excellent sound system! Looking forward to Ledisi and my favorite band Mint Condition. You will not be disappointed!

Nicole F.Nicole F.: Comfortable seats. Great sound system. Nice outdoor venue.

The Olde Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Blues Music in Philadelphia.

4. The Olde Bar

8.5
125 Walnut St (at 2nd St), Philadelphia, PA
Cocktail Bar · Center City East · 22 tips and reviews

Larisa G.Larisa Grollemond: Great selection of classic cocktails and some in-house originals. Decent happy hour with buck a shuck oysters and $5 bar snacks. Hang out here with a date or a group of friends!

John E.John Easlea: Great cocktails and oysters. Get the maculay Connor cocktail

Michael C.Michael Carrabine: Michael was a great bartender

Main Stage at The Adrienne Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Blues Music in Philadelphia.

5. Main Stage at The Adrienne Theatre

7.7
2030 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Performing Arts Venue · Center City West · 12 tips and reviews

Tory G.Tory G: LaB runs blues dancing on Monday nights here - lesson 8:30-9:30, dance 9:30-midnight on the second floor. www.lindyandblues.com

Alan W.Alan Williams: A great mixed-use theater space. Always something interesting going on. Go see a show!

Wendy R.Wendy Rosenfield: Friday nights are Comedy Sportz's "family night," so all improv is PG.

Bob & Barbara's Cocktail Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Blues Music in Philadelphia.

6. Bob & Barbara's Cocktail Lounge

8.5
1509 South St (at 15th St), Philadelphia, PA
Dive Bar · Rittenhouse Square · 72 tips and reviews

DavidDavid: Down and dirty house band plays blues and funk on Saturday nights.

Chelsea P.Chelsea Perkins: Always fun for live music. Thursdays great for drag show. Citywide special.

kocokoco: get a special and enjoy it while listening to some seasoned jazz musicians do their thing.

World Cafe Live is one of The 15 Best Places for Blues Music in Philadelphia.

7. World Cafe Live

9.2
3025 Walnut St (at 31st St), Philadelphia, PA
Music Venue · 79 tips and reviews

Bloomingdale'sBloomingdale's: Finally, a music venue actually designed to be a music venue, with superior sightlines and a sound system producing faithful sound, plus colorful industrial-chic décor. The namesake café’s upstairs

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Every Monday night Upstairs, Boy Wonder (a.k.a. Andre Coles) hosts Philly Rising, an open stage and progressive talent competition. Signups are at 6:30 p.m., performances at 7 pm. Read more.

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: During the week from 5 to 7pm. 'Live after 5' includes $2 & $3 beers, $4 house wine, $5 cocktails and $3 food menu. Read more.

Taproom on 19th is one of The 15 Best Places for Blues Music in Philadelphia.

8. Taproom on 19th

8.5
2400 S 19th St (Ritner), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · South Philadelphia · 23 tips and reviews

HalalfoodcriticHalalfoodcritic: One of the best creekstone burgers in philly!

Yoel R.Yoel Roth: $2 tacos on Tuesdays!

Dave B.Dave Bautista: This place is amazing! Great staff, good drinks and awesome food. I'm a fan! Such a great addition to the neighborhood. Get the pork belly appetizer!

River Stage at Great Plaza is one of The 15 Best Places for Blues Music in Philadelphia.

9. River Stage at Great Plaza

7.3
Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA
Music Venue · Penn's Landing · 14 tips and reviews

Colin S.Colin Smith: Quite possibly the best small outdoor venue in Philly... what a great place to see a show on a summer evening

Nathaniel H.Nathaniel Hardy: Music and food

Kit R.Kit Rojas: Keep in mind you'll probably be spending the entire time standing here. The amphitheater set-up can make it easier to see the stage. Vendors are expensive and serve typical nonsense, eat beforehand!

Campbell's Place is one of The 15 Best Places for Blues Music in Philadelphia.

10. Campbell's Place

8.2
8337 Germantown Ave (Gravers Ln), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Chestnut Hill · 19 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: There is hefty fare like the large Black Angus burger and meat loaf, but it's nice to dine tapas style on appetizers like the excellent Asian wings, beet–and–goat-cheese salad, and calamari. Read more.

Suzanne C.Suzanne Coste: Fish tacos are awesome. Next time I will ask for the sauce on the side!

Christine M. A.Christine M. Aust: The specials are always good! CHECK OUT the bathrooms! very cool roadtrip rocker passes on the wall

Kensington Quarters - Restaurant & Butcher is one of The 15 Best Places for Blues Music in Philadelphia.

11. Kensington Quarters - Restaurant & Butcher

8.1
1310 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 18 tips and reviews

Brian R.Brian Rost: Forget the basics. Start with the crude or raw oysters, enjoy the homemade pasta dishes, then the cheese selection and complete it with the shake wing or pork loin & Salted Caramel dessert

☕Sarah🍴💡☕Sarah🍴💡: Good brunch. I am surprised there’s always so much room.

Brian R.Brian Rost: Steak Tartare is one of the best I have had, Europeans would be jealous. Lobster ravioli is very good.

Washington Square is one of The 15 Best Places for Blues Music in Philadelphia.

12. Washington Square

9.1
210 W Washington Sq (btwn Locust & Walnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Park · Washington Square West · 60 tips and reviews

Raj S.Raj Sarma: A great place for an evening walk with your pooch or your spouse. Very nice and clean as well.

NASANASA: For the Apollo 14 mission, astronaut Stuart Roosa carried along 400-500 seeds which stayed with him as he orbited the Moon. At this location find the sycamore Moon Tree.

ConciergeConcierge: 2 sights not to be missed! Check out the "Moon tree" and the tomb of the Unknown soldier of which the eternal flame burns, a tribute to all our men and women in the "Armed forces"

Tavern On Camac is one of The 15 Best Places for Blues Music in Philadelphia.

13. Tavern On Camac

8.4
243 S Camac St (btwn Locust & Spruce St), Philadelphia, PA
Gay Bar · Washington Square West · 44 tips and reviews

Charles T.Charles Tyson: Chef MacKenzie has created a gem with The Tavern!

Howard N.Howard Nields: Who is Tim?Lol

ManhuntManhunt: Are you a showtunes type? They have a piano bar playing those 7 days a week.

Han Dynasty is one of The 15 Best Places for Blues Music in Philadelphia.

14. Han Dynasty

8.6
3711 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
Szechuan Restaurant · University City · 67 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: The secret to Han Dynasty’s success in Old City has always been Chiang’s canny blend of full-bore spicing (true Sichuan style) and ingredients that (perhaps less authentically) are entirely familiar Read more.

Charles B.Charles B: awesome Szechuan in university city. spice levels listed in red. 7 and above will leave your mouth fully numb. in a good way. get the Dan Dan noodles to start.

Eric P.Eric Park: Get the dan dan noodles. Spicy but delicious.

Charlie Was A Sinner is one of The 15 Best Places for Blues Music in Philadelphia.

15. Charlie Was A Sinner

8.6
131 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Center City East · 59 tips and reviews

RCRC: The Drinks are fantastic. Trying the Bao buns and pasta! You won't miss the meat. They do it really well here. They recommend 3 tapas dishes per person, I say 2 people could eat 5.

Kathy T.Kathy Toomey: Great place! Good ambience, delicious food, tasty drinks, wonderful service

Abby K.Abby K: Very small portions but excellent menu. We came with 5 people but it's probably best with a smaller crowd. Again, the food was amazing, just small.