In the past decade, Philadelphia's dining and nightlife scene has exploded. Star restauranteurs have emerged with mini-restaurant empires. Nightlife impresarios have saturated Center City and are now creating hot spots in neighborhoods beyond, like Bella Vista and Northern Liberties.

What does all this growth mean to you? It's simple: now you can visit Philadelphia and experience both the world class dining and vibrant nightlife that come with a superior 21st-century city.

Visit our main Nightlife section for more info on Philadelphia after dark.

You should also check out the Entertainment Database of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau.