Fishtown

Formerly the center of the shad fishing industry on the Delaware River, Fishtown retains a great deal of its working-class Philly heritage. Recent revitalization has created a burgeoning bar, restaurant, art, and local music scene. A colorful exception to the gridded-out urban rule, one must spend a little time in Fishtown to understand the boundaries of the neighborhood.

With easy access to Center City via the Market-Frankford subway/elevated rail line, many young professionals are attracted to the area, which is comprised of both older residential homes and new construction low-rise condominiums. Newcomers’ integration and collaboration with the neighborhood’s long-time residents and families have set Fishtown on a forward-thinking path and it’s rapidly becoming the epitome of cool.

Coffee Shops

La Colombe, Reanimator, Milkcrate Café, Steap and Grind, Buzz Cafe

dining

Suraya, Sancho Pistola’s, Memphis Taproom, Loco Pez, Kraftwork, Pizza Brain, Fette Sau, Cheu Fishtown, Stock, Pizzeria Beddia

Local Shops

Jinxed, Evil Genius Beer Company, Milkcrate Café, Craft Foundry, Philadelphia Brewing Company, Barcade, Whipped Bakeshop, Johnny Brenda’s, Urban Exchange

Other Attractions

Penn Treaty Park, The Art Department, Greensgrow Farms, Rivers Casino, The Filmore, Trenton Avenue Arts Festival, Oktoberfest at Frankford Hall

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