Northern Liberties, Philadelphia
A Northern Liberties icon combining a retro diner with an excellent back-room bar and late-night DJ sets.
Founded
1997
Capacity
300
Hours
Daily 10
Area
Northern Liberties
Silk City Diner Bar is one of Philadelphia's most beloved institutions, seamlessly merging a genuine retro diner with a vibrant bar and outdoor patio. The back room transforms into a serious DJ destination after midnight, with a programme that spans indie, funk, soul and electronic. Its longevity and genuine neighbourhood character have made it a touchstone of Philadelphia's independent nightlife scene.
Silk City has been a fixture in Northern Liberties since the late 1990s, predating the neighbourhood's transformation into one of Philadelphia's hippest areas. It survived and thrived through every wave of the city's nightlife evolution and remains as vital as ever.
Opening Hours
Daily 10 AM–2 AM
Address
435 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Dress Code
Casual