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.

Famous 4th Street DelicatessenDeli
Tattooed MomBar
Theater of the Living ArtsLive Music

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Top things to do in Southwark

Moon + Arrow
Boutique
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
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Philly AIDS Thrift
★ 4.7 · 1.1k
Home Goods
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
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Black and Nobel
★ 4.7 · 699
Bookstore
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
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Repo Records
★ 4.6 · 580
Record Store
Cool shop selling new & used CDs, vinyl LPs & music DVDs from a variety of rock music genres.
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Mostly Books
★ 4.7 · 298
Bookstore
Multi-roomed bookstore filled with an eclectic selection of used volumes, VHS tapes, CDs & DVDs.
Every day
10 AM – 9 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Southwark

Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
★ 4.6 · 2.6k
Deli· $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
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Tattooed Mom
★ 4.6 · 2.7k
Bar· $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
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Theater of the Living Arts
★ 4.4 · 2.7k
Live Music· $$$
Midsize, former art-house cinema hosting up-&-coming musicians of many genres.
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Royal Sushi & Izakaya
★ 4.6 · 1.1k
Japanese· $100+
Many izakayas buckle under the weight and scale of their own menus, struggling to balance variety with quality.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
5 PM – 10 PM
Fri
5 PM – 11 PM
Sat
5 PM – 11 PM
Sun
Closed
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Southwark Restaurant
★ 4.7 · 333
American· $50–100
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
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Ambra Restaurant
★ 4.8 · 136
Italian· $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
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Ox Coffee
★ 4.7 · 243
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Direct-trade espresso, brewed coffee & local pastries served in a serene spot with a backyard patio.
Mon–Fri
7:30 AM – 1 PM
Sat
8 AM – 3 PM
Sun
8 AM – 3 PM
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Tina’s Cafe
★ 5.0 · 103
Coffee Shop· $10–20
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Shot Tower Coffee
★ 4.7 · 365
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Industrial-chic cafe providing espresso drinks & tea, plus communal tables & some patio seating.
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Square Pie
★ 4.7 · 494
Pizza
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
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