World Cafe Live

Music, Food, Drinks and Fun!

9 / 10
445
ratings
  • Phone

    (215) 222-1400

  • Website

    philly.worldcafelive.com

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  • Type

    Music Venue

Address

3025 Walnut St (at 31st St) Philadelphia , PA 19104 United States

Reservations Yes
Drinks Beer, Wine

Comments / 79


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Ralphie Aversa

Skip the cheesesteaks in South Philly. This intimate venue offers great views from everywhere, including the bar area. While you're there, grab a pint and an entree. Reasonably priced and delicious.

Bing

They have great open mic nights and spoken word poetry. Make sure to check their calendar to find out when they’re happening!” – Andy Grammer

Khoi Nguyen

Good local acts, great sound and atmosphere. Not a bad seat in the place. Haven't been up to the mezzanine, but I'm sure it's a good view . Food and service was on point. Would definitely return.

Bryan May

Great venue. Went here awhile back to see a great friend perform and the venue was nice. Drink prices are reasonable in a far West center city kind of way. Didn't eat. Fiesta Pizza afterwards.

Jade Henley

I've been here a few times for a class trip. It has a nice performing venue, not too big but not too small. Theres usually local artist that perform , the food and service was pretty good as well .

Gary Jastrzab

No better place to have lunch on a "day off" Friday. Crystal clear sound, excellent service & food, great talent on stage, & notable waitstaff . How glorious to be in Philadelphia on a day like this!

Lance Lacoff

One of Philly's better music venues whether for an evening show or a lunch free at noon . Plenty of beer and drink options.

Michael Leis

The lounge is a fantastic intimate little area. Good beer selection . Make a reservation !

ISEPTAPHILLY

SEPTA is proud to support WXPN's Free At Noon . Heading to the show? Get there on SEPTA. Take Regional Rail to 30th Street Station, the MFL or Route 36 Trolley to 30th or Bus Routes 21 & 42. Read more

Latifah ✈????

Menu selections, service, seating.

Philadelphia Science Festival

Don't Burst My Bubble! Explore the science of bubbles: How are the formed? How big can they get w/o popping? This is an opportunity to become an expert on bubbles. Wednesday, April 24, 6:30-8. Free! Read more

Visit Philly

Every Monday night Upstairs, Boy Wonder (a.k.a. Andre Coles) hosts Philly Rising, an open stage and progressive talent competition. Signups are at 6:30 p.m., performances at 7 pm. Read more

Liz Rattray

Cool venue. Definitely looking to come back for another show!

Dillon Chen

The Monday Night Jazz sessions are always great. If you're ever in the mood to perform , they'll even let you on stage!

deidra stevens

@Music4More is hosting a fundraiser here! Bring your instrument donations and music room supplies 10/19 Upstairs! @AlternateRoutes & @SethAdam will benefit local schools in the Philly area! Read more

Bloomingdale's

Finally, a music venue actually designed to be a music venue , with superior sightlines and a sound system producing faithful sound, plus colorful industrial-chic décor. The namesake café’s upstairs

TRI STATE INDIE

Tri State Indie Music Awards Show THIS SUNDAY Downstairs at World Cafe Live! Foursquare ticket discount - use promo code INDIE10 when purchasing tickets online to get your tickets for only $10. Read more

Philadelphia Magazine

During the week from 5 to 7pm. 'Live after 5' includes $2 & $3 beers , $4 house wine , $5 cocktails and $3 food menu. Read more

Mike Maiale

In addition to being a great music venue , the $8 lunch specials are amazing.

Dominique Comer

Keep an eye out for the performances here; greats from all over the world come here.

Tika Palmer

Came here a few times for music shows and I always enjoy myself!

Daniel Wolf

Sort-of-fancy and sufficiently-delicious lunch specials for $8 Monday through Friday.

Mazda

Upstairs Live offers an intimate café on the Walnut Street level , seating approximately 100 and featuring live radio broadcasts and performance seven days a week.

Gary Jastrzab

Good food and great sound at this intimate venue .

Wanamaker Entertainment Group

Always great local and indie acts at the World Cafe Live - thanks to WXPN to bringing this great venue to Philadelphia

RC

Great acts. Great venue. Great sound.

Chrissy Nickel

Cozy venue, good sound, accessible

Tommy Pizzazz

Killer eggplant fries . They make you all warm and fuzzy upon ingestion.

Robin Snyder

Seeing St.Lucia here last night really changed my opinion on this place. They killed it! Read more

Ron Walker

Great music and entertainment venue

John Bielicki

Great place for a concert .

Durrock Knox

Awesome Venue! Great Drinks! Wonderful Atmosphere!

John Bartol

When the daily special is buffalo chicken tenders salad , skip the sandwich and ask for a "Sweeny" salad instead. They chop up the chicken on top of a salad with blue cheese dressing ! Read more

Emma McTague

Great intimate venue

Ashley Dunn

Great place for music and to be social

Marc P

Love going to the Free at Noon shows on Fridays

Nate Coe, Jr.

Mondays are open mix from 5:30 to 7. 1/2 price appetizers - the bomb!

Jake Day

Great tunes here

Tara H.

the food here is really good, but downstairs menu tends to be quite limited for evening shows if you have dietary concerns. if this is the case, eat before you come.

Sonya LaRae

You must come and catch a show the experience is Ahmazing!!

Jefferson Eng

Seeing @echoes_rocks at @worldcafelive #pinkfloyd #americanpinkfloyd #dsotm #dsotm50

Anthony McCall

Food was bangin, band was bangin, Eggplant fries ? Bangin lol

The Parlotones Manager

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Mazda Miles

Fish tacos are to DIE for!

JP

most artists come and hang out after the show if you're patient!

Bill Hollis

No place I'd ratherather day drink !!

Diana Talyansky

Eggplant fries are fantastic. Served with horseradish sauce

Scott Landau

Great venue and amazing show!

Stephanie Hayden

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Paul Butta

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