Time

I look forward to winding down a long Monday work night with Trombo Piccolo’s jazzy tunes (Wish they played here more often!)
Love the vibes at this place.
Wonderful staff, drinks, music, and company.
I’ve also hung out on the 2^nd floor, which is the opposite of the 1^st floor — a crazy dance floor filled with out of control college students… if that’s your scene.
And the pub section adjacent to jazz section — not my fav.

We were having a Saturday pre-​theater supper, very early evening, and Time was perfectly located.
With no particular expectations à priori, we were immediately impressed by the live jazz, played at a level that allowed conversation. The service was friendly and attentive, and the food was excellent.
After the theater we were returning to the car and passed in front of Time. There was a knot of people outside hoping to get in.

I don’t know how I’ve never written a review for time. What a great spot. I think it’s safe to say this is probably our number one, go to spot in philly. The bartenders are knowledgable, skilled, and friendly. There are two main areas … The main room to the left which is the bigger bar area with a bunch of tables. This where they often have live music performances. To the right is the whiskey room, which really is just your typical bar area.
Happy hour is great, I feel like their menus are constantly changing, but I’ve never had anything to eat that wasn’t phenomenal. Honestly the best bar food I’ve ever had.
We will continue to be back over, and over, and over again. Keep it up Time!

On a monday night I couldn’t imagine there would be a place poppin’ as TIME was with live music… packed spot. Food was delicious, the band was awesome… have to call and get their name/I’d love to see them perform again! They went from Jazz to Afrobeat to Spanish crooning, Eclectic and Fantastic! Ambiance and décor chill but classy cute. Caught up with a friend and had a blast… will def. go back again

Dynamite spot to check-​out. Not much of a place to eat, but looking for a spot to have a drink or two and listen to some live music, this is the place. The band that was playing on April 23^rd was funky, gave a great performance
So if u are Visiting Philly, got to take time to go to the Time.

Always my favorite place to venture out to for a night of stiff drinks and nice live music. The food here is DELICIOUS! The fries are OMG. The burgers, wings and seafood are just great. The décor is cute and nice. The musicians that they have play there are always very talented and entertaining. It’s always crowded so I would suggest making a reservation if you want dinner. The bartenders are very nice, it’s just takes awhile sometimes to get service since it’s always so busy but that’s really understandable!

I’m not partial to some of the other reviews on here. I quite enjoyed this spot. I came with a couple of friends for a HH and it was so much fun! Our waiter was super friendly and interacted with us, was super prompt and very knowledgable about what we should order. We had a few drinks and ordered some food. I forget what cheese sauce was on the fries but I devoured them! It was one of the HH appetizers.
I love that it’s tucked away on a small street so it doesn’t get super crazy during lunch hour or HH. I would definitely recommend and now that I’m talking about it, I’m going to make some plans with a couple friends to hit up this spot soon.

Cool Times!!! Great bartender. Bar area was packed on a Saturday night was approached as soon we squeezed in a space. Only stopped in for a quick one but will return. Food that was passing by looked delicious!

Time… where do I start?
Don’t waste your time at Time, seriously. The menu needs a revamp, an adjustment on pricing wouldn’t hurt either. Last night I got the burger because the restaurant week menu sucked. WTH are bars participating in restaurant week now? What’s that about? Another topic for another time…
Anyway, nothing about my food or drinks were legendary enough for me to be like, «let me spend all of my measly earnings here and laugh my pain away». No, time owes me money and the two hours I spent there last night. Oh and I want my cover back.
That burger was so damn dry… kinda like when you accidentally dive mouth first into some sand dry. I totally get where they were going with the burger but they still haven’t arrived. Perhaps try some avocado or something. I don’t know, I’m not a master burger maker, but I eat enough to know that wasn’t worth $ 15.
Also I love how the waitress is incognito the entire night, GIRL. We finally flagged her down at 10:52 for her to tell us the kitchen was closing in 2 mins. HONEY, DARLING, MISS… what kitchen closes at 10:54 ever? ALSO who closes a kitchen that early on a Friday night?
So i dont know, skip Time if ever invited. lol

For my first restaurant week try of 2016, Time was a fun experience. I loved the ambiance, décor, and live music. There were times when the music got a bit loud, but it was really enjoyable (such as a little jazz rendition of «Fools Rush In»)
We stuck with the restaurant week menu, although many items on the regular menu were jumping out at us (duck confit, chicken & waffles.)
We both got to start out with a deviled egg, pickled veg, and a smoked salmon mousse canapé. Every bite was packed full of flavor.
For the second course, we shared the caramelized onion & mushroom soup and pork rillette. The soup was beyond delicious, especially with the fried shallots. The pork rillette could have packed more of a punch as the flavor was a bit subtle. The grilled bread was a nice vehicle and although the pickled onions were great, they overpowered the pork.
Next was a risotto course. Loved every bite! It was perfectly cooked with a creamy texture and the butternut squash bites added nice texture to the dish.
For the main dish, he went with the Bucatini with mushroom ragu and I was all about the Salmon with brussel sprouts, bacon and a rutabaga purée. Both dishes were hits and plates were cleared!
Onto dessert. this got a little more interesting. He dove into his bread pudding and I always love Chocolate Pot de Crème. First bite, SALTY. Hmm, maybe they were putting sea salt on which would have been fun, but no. I went for a second bite to just make sure. SALTY! So I looked at him and said taste and let me know your thoughts. He got excited as he scooped this really smooth and creamy dessert onto his spoon and as soon as he tasted it, we both started laughing. Salty desserts are an inside joke for us. He said, it’s salty. I said no, it’s a salt lick. LOL
The server was walking by and I think he noticed I wasn’t touching the Pot de Crème. As he cleared the other empty plate he asked, was that by chance salty? Extremely. The server admitted that one other table said the same thing and they think the pastry chef grabbed the salt instead of sugar. which would make sense. He insisted on bringing out a new one and I caved. This one, although the flavor was great, it was pretty damn thick.
All in all, it was a good time at Time :)

I have passed by Time a few times, and have never bothered to walk in, as I can not commit to live bands I don’t know AND have to pay a cover to hear. BUT, I’m really glad that in this particular night, we came and got there early enough to miss the cover, but late enough that it wasn’t empty. There is minimal seating area, but just enough to make some friends. If you do require seating, make sure to get here early.
We met up with friends upstairs which had a really cool lounge vibe. The DJ was great, playing 90s hip hop and rnb, I was completely in love with every song. After about an hour the place went form semi empty to cramped like a club! Despite the blistering cold weather outside, ladies were decked in crop tops and plunging necklines in here.
I can’t say much for the downstair bars, as they had much more seating room and were so packed, I didn’t even bother to stay. It is a very odd layout, making it feel like almost 3 different bars in one. Which is cool if it’s winter and you don’t want to bother with your coat everywhere.
We came outside for some air and at 11 pm on Friday night there was a line down the block, which for me is ridiculous. They were already charging a cover and drinks are not very cheap inside. So for me the biggest selling point is that you can come in a big group, get your dance on and do some great people watching.

This will always be my go-​to dance spot if I’m in a group where half want live music and the other half want a DJ. You get the best of both worlds here.
I’m surprised I haven’t reviewed it since I’ve been coming here for many years now, albeit infrequently. I actually wish I came here more, but sometimes it does get WAY too packed inside and then if you’re stuck in a long line outside in the cold because they’re at capacity, you kinda wanna give up and go somewhere a little more lowkey. I can vouch for the bouncer situation people complain about– if you get there early enough before the crowds, you probably won’t deal with much bullshit, but if you come at midnight with a large group, it can be a hassle. I presume they’re just done dealing with peoples’ drunk nonsense by that point (and truly are at capacity since it’s pretty damn full in there), but it can be kinda off-​putting. Cover is only $ 5 for girls, though, which is nice.
Why 4 stars then? Well, the music here is just too good and the 3 different rooms, each with its own vibe, really take the cake for me.
WHISKEY BAR: Plus side– this is great if you want music only as background noise and are looking to simply drink and talk without shouting over one another. And even though it looks crowded, always get your drink here first as the wait here really isn’t bad at all (next door and upstairs are much longer waits for drinks). Down side– it has morphed into douchebag central– hoards of men in groups who will grab your tit at the bar (this has happened before, which is why I steer clear of this general area).
UPSTAIRS: Plus side– it’s a non-​pretentious, fun, dancy, grimy, dark, disco light nightclub– somehow you think you’ll never make it through the sea of people but just venture a bit and you’ll manage to find a spot to plant yourself and dance. Most times the music is just right– a perfect blend of throwback hiphop and reggaeton peppered with mainstream rap and the occasional top 40 pop hit. Down side– it’s much harder getting drinks up here since it’s full of people dancing and sweating and the bar is much tinier. Sometimes it’s so hot, it’s unbearable– DON’T wear long pants here if you can avoid it. The bathroom smell can waft its way through the dance floor also.
JAZZ BAR: Plus side– this is my favorite part by far. It’s not just that annoying saxophone riff jazz or smooth piano elevator music jazz– it’s completely elevated and funky and rock and roll with hints of reggae. The Living Sample was the band last night (I think they’re the resident house band but I’m not positive) and they are just amazing. I don’t know if they plan the music or if it’s all improvised like a jam band, but either way, it works. The combo of drums, keyboard, bass, and electric jazz guitar with no vocals or shitty covers makes for a really great night out if you’re craving something other than a generic DJ pressing play. If you manage to snag a table, a server will come around so you don’t need to go to the bar for drinks which is always nice. Down side– the dining tables along the back wall and by the window PLUS the way too gigantic bar makes for zero room to move and dance. You kinda have to awkwardly just tap your foot and bump your head and even then, you feel like you’re right on top of the people trying to eat dinner who now have absolutely no view of the band. Not set up in the best way possible, but it’s still a fun time.
The crowd here is diverse in age and I love it– I’m in my late 20’s and I brought someone in their early 30’s here, plus my 68-​year-​old aunt who had a blast. I saw gray-​haired single men hitting on women my age, old married couples enjoying a glass of wine with their live music, freshly 21-​year-​olds, well-​dressed business types in their 30’s, and flannel-​clad music aficionados. This place really has something for everyone.

I first went here on a date, and I went again to see a friend perform with a live jazz band during New Year’s Eve. Time always features talented musicians. I had a great time on both occasions.
I love the dimly lit décor; the big chandelier and clocks are also really nice touches.
This place is definitely a bit more upscale than the average bar. Everyone there is well dressed and for the most part, well behaved ;)
I never had food here, but I was impressed with their beer selection. I’m a huge fan of dark beers and stouts, and Time a had a good representation of those, whereas other places just seem to focus more on IPA’s. The imperial stout I had was awesome.
I also had a cocktail made with gin and brut champagne that was quite tasty.
Prices are pretty standard for a center city joint.
I’m planning on bringing more of my friends here at some point!

I’ve been here twice specifically to drink; $ 6 wells. I come here for the variety of different atmospheres. Left hand side when you walk in has live music, food, and is a bit more quiet. Tonight was the first time I went to this side, the band played some pretty random acoustic versions of Big Poppa and Footloose.
Right hand side is a whisky bar that gets a little bit more packed and sweaty around 10:00pm. The stairwell opens up around 9:00pm and there is a huge dance floor on the 2^nd floor. Make sure you come here before 9pm to avoid the cover charge.

I went here with a friend to enjoy a meal after seeing a show. The place was somewhat empty but the staff was great!
This place is casual yet had great music playing the entire time. The patrons tgat came in seemed to be regulars. The food was good. I had the salmon. The salmon was moist & flavorful yet not over burdened by too many spices. The vegetables which accompanied the salmon were delectable.
The chef came out himself to greet us & to personally ask how we enjoyed our meal. I liked this personal touch :). I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience here.

I’m so torn. 3 stars because this place should not have a $ 5 cover. Seems ridiculous to me. But… people are clearly paying it, so it’s quite literally paying off. 3 stars because the upstairs part of this bar is a sweaty, sometimes creepy, sometimes beer-​soaked bonanza. BUT – 4 stars because you can essentially experience three fully separate venues that are actually all the same establishment. 4 stars because the jazz band on the first floor is such a lovely antithesis to the madness upstairs. So I’m going with 4 stars. Why? Because you can essentially make an entire night of hanging out here. You can spend all of your time… at Time. Brilliant, I know. This place is so (p)un (inviting).
I’ve been here twice, both times being on the weekend. My first time here I didn’t even realize that the adjacent whiskey/​sports bar was part of the same establishment, but indeed it is. Depending on what mood you’re in (and even if you can’t decide what mood you’re in), you can usually find something that suits your fancy (unless you’re looking for a quiet place) – it’s a choose your own adventure type of bar. Downstairs, you can opt for the whiskey bar (typical sports bar layout – small tables scatter around with a few long/​communal tables plopped in there) or the jazz club (most low-​key of the three, classiest room as well). Upstairs, as other reviewers have described, is the dance floor.
I love dancing. A lot. So both times I’ve been here, dancing was on the menu. The DJ is fine, not really notable in any way. While the upstairs space gets absurdly loud and crowded, me and six other friends managed to carve out a little section of the dance floor. Yes, personal space was violated at times, but only infrequently. Yes, there will likely be a creep or two who will do that little proximity do-​si-​do with you (as in, he will not boldly dance-​confront you but rather will dance juuuust inside your personal bubble – the most passive of invitations) but in my experience, people take the hint.
So, if you find yourself dancing upstairs for an extended period of time, sweating is inevitable. While some people might not mind this, I take this as a cue to go downstairs. If you’ve decided that you’ve met your dancing quota for the night, chilling out a bit in the jazz room is a nice respite from the party overhead. I’m a big fan of jazz clubs, so I quite enjoy this. Both times I’ve been here, the band has ranged from competent to somewhat talented, and band members (in my experience) will happily mingle/​answer questions from overly curious patrons like myself. In this space, you can sit down, take a load off, get table service and listen to some good music. For someone like me who likes to have the option of taking a break when the typical nightlife scene gets to be a bit much, this is much appreciated. Some may call this laziness… I argue convenience. As Unilocal puts it: «Yay! I’m a fan.»

3.5 is what I would really want to give this place, but I’ll round up for the variety of things to do in the different rooms. I can’t believe I am barely reviewing this place now – it was one of my favorite places to hang out on weekends, as long as you get there before 10pm because then you’ll have to pay a cover, which, I would prefer not to do here.
The first floor usually has a live band with a couple booths available if you’re lucky. The bar in this area is the second best place to get drinks. The atmosphere here is a little more romantic than the other rooms. On the other side is the more «sports-​bar» feel. This is a pretty chill place to hang out, with seats lined up and available bartenders. If you’re coming in a big group and want to talk, this is the best place to be. The top floor is ridiculous in so many ways! I like to call this area the «sweat room» since it’s where everyone is dancing and getting down, which adds to the terrible air circulation up there. – it literally feels like it’s a sauna up there. There’s also a bar up here, but I find this the most inconvenient of them all. Overall, if this is a fun place to be.

Happen to stumble on this place. Wanted to go to El Vez but the wait was too long for the company. Was with so we found this place within a block.
Half of it is a jazz bar
Half of it is a whiskey bar with TVs
There was 8 and we were seated right away. Waiter was cool, attentive and knowledgable about the menu
There is a dinner menu and there is a bar food menu
Cocktails– I tried the «regrettable text” — sweet drink with vodka, lemon, sugar and passion fruit. It was very good
Bar food– my favorite was the shrimp and grits. SO GOOD– has hot sauce with you can taste a lil old bay
Also had the mussels in wine juice. The sourdough bread that came with it was good! Also tried the Mac and cheese– it is with fontina cheese topped with two small pieces of pork belly. It was good but not my Fave. I tried someone’s deviled eggs and it was good. I saw the chicken sandwich and the burgers someone had and it looked good

After looking at many pictures from Time, I’ve come to the decision that they should stick to what they’re good at. They seem like a place in Center City suffering from an identity crisis. It looks like they have a pretty neat setup during the week, but they try too hard to fit in with the surrounding frat boy bars on the weekends.
Time has a cover, which I continually try to understand why. My first impression was that the cover charge did not fit the atmosphere, service, beer selection, etc. And it most certainly does not pair well with the already highly priced drinks.
The back patio area would be great if there weren’t giant puddles everywhere. I’m sure it’s a great place to hang out during a drought season.
My last reason for avoiding the late night weekend scene here is that I saw a very large puddle of vomit covering a table, a girl sleeping in a windowsill, and another girl fall over at the end of the night. All in about 30 minutes. I’ll chalk it up to seasonal depression. Maybe next time.

I come here quite often to drink with friends but I never really tried their food, so I won’t comment on that. There are 3 rooms in this place: hip/​hop dance room upstairs, live jazz bar one the left side when you walk in, bar room on the right side plays pretty loud music. I like this place because of the variety of rooms they have so you can be in a mood to eat, drink, dance, relax with some jazz. You can find it all in this place.
This place gets packed after 10pm, I believe they start charging a cover on the weekends after 9pm or 10pm, something like that. The right side of the room gets so packed that you cannot even walk or get to the bar with ease. The dance floor upstairs is really dark and they play pretty good music.