Franklin Square is one of The 15 Best Castles in Philadelphia.

1. Franklin Square

8.6
200 N 6th St (at Race St), Philadelphia, PA
Park · Center City East · 38 tips and reviews

The N CrowdThe N Crowd: During the summer, there are usually large sand sculptures in the park. Get your picture by these awesome sand castles.

John C.John Connors: Square Burger at Franklin Square is a great place to go for lunch on a nice day. They make the best burgers & dogs and you can eat at the tables and chairs surrounding the fountain and enjoy the sun

visitPAvisitPA: Tucked behind the National Constitution Center is a little park with big heart. With a playground, carousel, mini golf, fountain & kinetic-motion rides it's perfect for the kiddies or the kid in you.

Tavern on the Hill is one of The 15 Best Castles in Philadelphia.

2. Tavern on the Hill

7.6
8636 Germantown Ave (at Bethlehem Rd), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Chestnut Hill · 20 tips and reviews

ElizabethElizabeth: Small and cozy . Great food and friendly servers. Small menu but always daily specials

Social News NetworkSocial News Network: A quaint little spot, perfect for a relaxing night amongst friends as you weather the outside cold together. At the top of Chestnut Hill, this community institution serves truly great food. Enjoy!

Jahy T.Jahy Tse: Great little place. Turkey, Brie & Cranberry on griled pumpernickel was phenominal. Nothing like cooked in house turkey..

Liquid Room Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Castles in Philadelphia.

3. Liquid Room Restaurant & Bar

1361 N 2nd St (2nd & Master), Philadelphia, PA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 5 tips and reviews

Jahi S.Jahi Sadiq-El: The shrimp Portuguese was excellent.

Carlos D.Carlos Deno: Everything

Andrew F.Andrew Furman: Average bar. If it's a slow night, they'll let you change the music.

Barcade is one of The 15 Best Castles in Philadelphia.

4. Barcade

8.6
1114 Frankford Ave (W Girard Ave & W Widley St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 131 tips and reviews

JosephJoseph: Play Crystal Castles, named after the electronoise band. Or maybe it's the other way around.

Lucas L.Lucas Leyden: I have high score on Crystal Castles AKA my favorite game. LML. Try and beat me!

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: Excellent craft beer selection that you can enjoy while playing the arcade games of your childhood. Nothing else in Philly quite like it.

Friday Saturday Sunday is one of The 15 Best Castles in Philadelphia.

5. Friday Saturday Sunday

261 S 21st St (at Rittenhouse Sq), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City · 36 tips and reviews

Daphne P.Daphne Papapolyzou: The salmon is grilled perfectly. Try the apple almond crust pie with custard. Good service but know beforehand that the place is really small

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: The upstairs Tank Bar (with the glowing marine fish tank, the claustrophobic size, and the crowd of middle-aged solo-drinkers) feels like you’ve slipped out of reality into some late-’90s music video.

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: This corner brownstone has aged like a fine wine. Speaking of wine, every bottle is just $10 over cost...perfect for that perfect night.

The Foodery is one of The 15 Best Castles in Philadelphia.

6. The Foodery

7.7
837 N 2nd St (at Poplar St), Philadelphia, PA
Convenience Store · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 25 tips and reviews

Patrick M.Patrick McPeak: Crazy selection of craft beer. Much better than any corner store but prepare to pay craft prices.

Chris S.Chris Somers: Love P10 on the menu !

Bob B.Bob Bruhin: Son of Diablo, FTW!

Fork is one of The 15 Best Castles in Philadelphia.

7. Fork

8.2
306 Market St (btw S 3rd St & S 4th St), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Center City East · 90 tips and reviews

John K.John Koen: Super-inventive menu with one of the best chefs in town! Breads are just amazing (& I was low-carbing the first time I went!)

EaterEater: The addition of Eli Kulp has kicked the experience at Fork up to a whole new level, and the critics and crowd have responded with glowing reviews and word of mouth

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Chef Feury moved from project to project before landing at Old City’s Fork in 2009. Feury’s cooking up some of the city’s best food and breathing new life into a beloved institution. Read more.

High Street on Market is one of The 15 Best Castles in Philadelphia.

8. High Street on Market

308 Market St (at 3rd St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City East · 88 tips and reviews

Walt W.Walt Walker: Fresh bread daily, along with a nice option of jams. I tried apple pear jam with my roasted potato bread. Ancient Grain bread is perfect for sandwiches. So good

EaterEater: Duck in still wearing your pajamas for a cup of Rival Bros. coffee, a red eye danish, and a loaf of bread for later, or bring out-of-towners here for a dinner that will impress. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Philly.comPhilly.com: Try Sailor's Warning – deep amber El Dorado rum, splash of Zucca rhubarb amaro, a triple dose of citrus, with allspice aromatics of Angostura bitters, finished with a dusting of bay leaf powder. Read more.

McGlinchey's is one of The 15 Best Castles in Philadelphia.

9. McGlinchey's

6.0
259 S 15th St (btwn Locust St & Spruce St), Philadelphia, PA
Dive Bar · Avenue of the Arts South · 31 tips and reviews

Scott A.Scott Anger: Yeungling Porter on tap. Cheapest draft beer in Center City

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: The waitstaff here is surly as hell, and it doesn’t hurt that you can smoke inside, because it makes the place feel like an actual bar rather than some fake, politically correct appletini theme park.

Walker F.Walker Field: Great place, just try to avoid using the bathroom

Johnny Chang's is one of The 15 Best Castles in Philadelphia.

10. Johnny Chang's

8.1
2601 S Broad St (at W Shunk St), Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · South Philadelphia · 9 tips and reviews

MargaretMargaret: the shrimp tempura and crab and cream cheese sushi is really good here! (=

alisa l.alisa lord: Great Sushi...ask for extra crunch so delightful

Retna S.Retna Slater: Best Chinese food in South Philly.

Pietro’s Coal Oven Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Castles in Philadelphia.

11. Pietro’s Coal Oven Pizzeria

8.0
1714 Walnut St (btw 17th & 18th St), Philadelphia, PA
Pizzeria · Center City West · 64 tips and reviews

CollegeFashionistaCollegeFashionista: Pietro's Pizza serves up amazing gourmet coal oven pizza in their upscale establishment on Walnut Street. Sit down and dine alfresco with your date or pick up a pie to go with your friends.

LisaLisa: Large, delicious dinner portions. But what they don't advertise: their desserts. TO. DIE. FOR. Try the Spumoni or peach sorbetto. No dessert menu, so make sure to ask your server!

BrooklynbilliBrooklynbilli: Although I am not getting the wine garlic mussels today. They are truly delicious!

The Plough and the Stars is one of The 15 Best Castles in Philadelphia.

12. The Plough and the Stars

7.5
123 Chestnut St (at 2nd St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · Center City East · 65 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: Plough & the Stars consistently pours one of the best Guinness pints in town and the rich and hearty shepherd's pie will stick in your mind as well as on your ribs. Read more.

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Bring your own instrument to join in Sunday evening traditional Irish jam sessions. Read more.

Olessya K.Olessya K: Absolutely fantastic, perfectly proportioned eggs Benedict with lump crab meat and bloody Mary "with a kick" ♡

Pub & Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Castles in Philadelphia.

13. Pub & Kitchen

8.7
1946 Lombard St (at 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Center City · 78 tips and reviews

Mike G.Mike Greenspoon: Cheese plate is amazing. Use the red pepper jelly.

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: A place that’s serious about its food and drink, but still remembers that the reason people go out drinking in the first place is to have some fun.

Charles B.Charles B: all around awesome spot. good for a big group in the back room.

Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge is one of The 15 Best Castles in Philadelphia.

14. Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge

8.5
435 Spring Garden St (at 5th St), Philadelphia, PA
Diner · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 145 tips and reviews

Timala L.Timala Le: Amazing mac and cheese, and calamari is second to none. Great food

Paul T.Paul Thorson: Join DJ DEEJAY, Brian Cassidy and Paul Thorson every Saturday Night playing Top 40 and all of your favorite throwbacks from 10pm - 2am! Cover charge applies.

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: This typical looking diner serves up anything but standard brunch fare on the inside. Order the smothered chicken and waffles and a Pimms Cup: Pimms, fresh lime, ginger beer, cucumber and mint.

Alma De Cuba is one of The 15 Best Castles in Philadelphia.

15. Alma De Cuba

1623 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Cuban Restaurant · Center City West · 112 tips and reviews

Nancy T.Nancy Tran: There food is delicious! Try the ensalada de Tierra! Dressing is bangin!!

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: The vibe was super-cool 10 years ago. Not so much today. But Alma is still the standby for groups who want one more drink at the end of the night. Inevitably, they end up having more than one more.

Cosmopolitan MagazineCosmopolitan Magazine: Ask for Cosmo's pinkest cocktail, better known as the Pomegranate-Grapefruit Caipiroska. All of our favorite juices combined with vodka make for one un-put-downable drink. Read more.