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The Legendary North Star Bar : Philadelphia, PA : Since 1982
  • Live Music Shows and DJ Weekly
  • Daily Happy Hour Specials
  • Pool Tables and Bar Seating

It's not easy to build a bar that satisfies everyone. If you add live music, you risk alienating the neighbors who just want to relax and chat over a pint. Leave out the tunes, and you might miss bringing in music fans. The North Star Bar in Fairmont has managed to walk this fine line. From the outside and the inside, it looks like the perfect corner pub, complete with a Prohibition era mirror-backed mahogany bar and a healthy set of taps flowing with worthy microbrews (such as Magic Hat No. 9 and Allagash White). Mussed hipsters sit elbow to elbow with tattooed construction workers, sipping beers or throwing back shots during the generous weekday happy hour, which includes half-price pints and 25 cent wings... but it's the sonically protected room next door where the musical action takes place.

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4 Star Rating - Very good 1 review – Review North Star Bar

(215) 787-0488

2639 Poplar Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Live music shows, weekly DJ's and pool, bring your friends to the North Star Bar in Philadelphia.
Rated 7.6 out of 10 by Citysearch.

1 Review of North Star Bar in Philadelphia

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Intimate Concerts  4 Star Rating - Very good

I really enjoyed the show I saw at this venue. Its very small so it makes an intimate setting for up and coming bands. Its standing room only and they have a cool balcony that looks directly down on the band. They have a good sound system, however the venue is not in the best part of the city.

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