Johnny Brenda's

"I think that a really underrated place to gossip is at a concert, which sounds crazy. There's a lot of downtime at concerts. You get there a little bit before it starts and you're just standing. And then in between acts, you're still just standing, and there's nothing better to do than to gab. Johnny Brenda's is small—they have a lot of punk and DIY shows. I saw Speedy Ortiz there. You can huddle together, and it's just fun to be in a group of people that are like, 'Who are you? What are you doing? What's your secret?'" - brennan carley

"Johnny Brenda’s is one of our favorite Fishtown haunts. Its super low-key climate lends itself perfectly to throwing some back with your buddies after work, chowing down on their killer burger, shooting a game of pool or catching your favorite band play their intimate upstairs venue." - The Heads of State

"A Fishtown institution since 2005, Johnny Brenda’s leads the live music pack in showcasing independent bands. It’s home to several shows a day — upstairs and down — that feature local and visiting musicians. The kitchen is open late, so music fans can order burgers, salads, sandwiches, and snacks from the gastropub menu after the band’s done. When the weather’s nice, expect the patio to be bustling." - Ernest Owens, Kae Lani Palmisano, Sarah Maiellano

"Yes, that Johnny Brenda’s: Fishtown’s beer bar and music venue also has a cool wine program. Owner Will Reed helped successfully lobby Harrisburg to legalize draft wine, and he serves a rotating list of domestic and imported wine on tap." - Sarah Maiellano

"One of Philly’s favorite local music venues in Fishtown has dinner and a show for night owls several days per week. The kitchen at Johnny Brenda’s stays open until 11:30 p.m. to satisfy late-night hunger with burgers, fries, snacks, and some impressive veggie dishes." - Carolyn Desalu, Sarah Maiellano, Rachel Vigoda