South Street & Queen Village

If you’ve ever been to Philly, you’ve been to South Street — the place to get tattooed and engage in general Friday night madness. On the quiet side of Queen Village, BYOBs are good, plentiful, and use mostly local, sustainable ingredients. Fabric Row is where designers buy bolts from mom-and-pop fabric shops and you can score duds from vintage and thrift stores.

EXPLORE ANOTHER NEIGHBORHOOD:

Bob & Barbara's Lounge

1509 South St 215-545-4511

Sing along to drag-queen renditions of popular songs every Thursday at the local hub. You can’t beat the $3 Jim Beam and PBR special.

Tattooed Mom

530 South St 215-238-9880

Enjoy cheap beer and pierogies (special on Wednesdays!) in the mint-green dining room, play with the toys left on the tables, or indulge your creative side with their craft station.

Brickbat Books

709 S 4th St 215-592-1207

For the literati, this bookstore is a dream come true. The helpful owner sells hard-to-find titles and fills a monthly calendar of events with readings, performances, and live music.

Photo: Courtesy of Brickbat Books

Supper

926 South St 215-592-8180

Get comfortable in the bright eatery on South Street that specializes in home-style cooking in a casual but upscale atmosphere. Book a reservation for one of the monthly Sunday Suppers.

Photo: Courtesy of Supper

The Antiquarian's Delight

615 S 6th St 215-592-0256

Located in a former synagogue, the antique market has everything from vintage clothing to feathery hats, furniture, and jewelry. If you’re a collector, this is a good place to start your search.