Things to Do in Southwark, Philadelphia Southwark took its name from the borough just south of the city of London. Rowhouse blocks fill one of the oldest districts in Philadelphia today.
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Moon + Arrow
Socially responsible store for handmade & vintage jewelry, clothing, accessories & home furnishings.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 6 PM
Sat 11 AM – 6 PM
Sun 11 AM – 5 PM
Philly AIDS Thrift ★ 4.7 · 1.1k
Used clothing, furniture, art & home decor, with proceeds distributed to local AIDS organizations.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 8 PM
Sat 11 AM – 8 PM
Sun 11 AM – 7 PM
Black and Nobel ★ 4.7 · 702
Independently owned store featuring books, DVDs, art & events related to African-American culture.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 8 PM
Fri 11 AM – 9 PM
Sat 11 AM – 9 PM
Sun 11 AM – 7 PM
Repo Records ★ 4.6 · 580
Cool shop selling new & used CDs, vinyl LPs & music DVDs from a variety of rock music genres.
Where to eat & drink in Southwark
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen ★ 4.6 · 2.7k· $20–30
The Famous 4th Street Delicatessen, a Philly institution since 1923, sits on the corner of 4th and Bainbridge Streets in Queen Village.
Every day 9 AM – 8 PM
Tattooed Mom ★ 4.6 · 2.8k· $10–20
Relaxed hipster bar with food & drink specials, pool tables plus toys & candy on the bar.
Mon–Thu 4 PM – 11 PM
Fri 12 PM – 2 AM
Sat 12 PM – 2 AM
Sun 12 PM – 11 PM
Theater of the Living Arts ★ 4.4 · 2.7k· $$$
Midsize, former art-house cinema hosting up-&-coming musicians of many genres.
Royal Sushi & Izakaya ★ 4.6 · 1.1k· $100+
Many izakayas buckle under the weight and scale of their own menus, struggling to balance variety with quality.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Thu 5 PM – 10 PM
Fri 5 PM – 11 PM
Sat 5 PM – 11 PM
Sun Closed
Southwark Restaurant ★ 4.7 · 337· $50-90
The husband-and-wife team of Chef Chris D'Ambro and Marina De Oliveira are behind this Queen Village spot, just a few doors down from sibling Ambra.
Mon 7 PM – 1 AM
Tue–Thu 5 PM – 11 PM
Fri 5 PM – 12 AM
Sat 5 PM – 12 AM
Sun Closed
Ambra Restaurant ★ 4.8 · 138· $100+
A restaurant within a restaurant, Ambra is an intimate experience built around a single communal table in the dining room or four cozy seats in the kitchen.
Mon–Wed Closed
Thu–Fri 6:15 PM – 10 PM
Sat 6:15 PM – 10 PM
Sun Closed
New Wave Cafe ★ 4.5 · 710· $10–40
Locals fill this casual sports bar to chat with bartenders & down American pub grub.
Every day 10 AM – 2 AM
Tina’s Cafe ★ 5.0 · 108· $10–20
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 6 PM
Sat 8 AM – 5 PM
Sun 8 AM – 4 PM
Red Hook Coffee and Tea ★ 4.7 · 400· $10–20
Exposed-brick walls set off a menu of breakfast & lunch items plus coffee & tea at this artsy cafe.
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun 7:30 AM – 3 PM
Cilantro Mediterranean Cuisine ★ 4.8 · 4.5k· $20–60 per person
Casual Mediterranean restaurant serving hearty platters, wraps & seafood dishes, plus vegan options.
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 11 PM
Fri 12 PM – 12 AM
Sat 12 PM – 12 AM
Sun 12 PM – 11 PM
Lucky's Last Chance - Queen Village ★ 4.7 · 943
Lively bar with gourmet burgers, craft cocktails & a substantial craft beer menu.
Every day 11 AM – 2 AM
Square Pie ★ 4.7 · 494
Comfy BYO eatery serving Sicilian-ish pizzas, pastas, polenta & meat dishes in homey digs.
Mon 4 PM – 9 PM
Tue–Thu 12 PM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 9 PM
Fri 12 PM – 9 PM
Sat 12 PM – 9 PM
Sun 12 PM – 8 PM Planning time in Southwark?
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1 Famous 4th Street Delicatessen 2 Tattooed Mom 3 Theater of the Living Arts 4 Moon + Arrow 5 Philly AIDS Thrift 6 Black and Nobel 7 Royal Sushi & Izakaya 8 Southwark Restaurant 9 Ambra Restaurant 10 Repo Records Other areas in Philadelphia Ready to plan Southwark? Turn these Southwark picks into a day-by-day Philadelphia plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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