48 Record Bar

Listening Bars in Philadelphia for Every Playlist | Eater Philly

"Up a narrow staircase above Old City’s Sassafras, I slip into a second-floor listening bar where everything is in motion — subcultures, sounds, even the drinks menu — and by the time I’ve finished a couple of cocktails I’ve usually heard at least three genres, from jazz and soul to something lo-fi. The compact, cozy room is tuned with what’s considered a proper speaker setup; audiophiles may still find fault, but that doesn’t stop locals and music-loving tourists from packing it nightly. You go with intention here, and the place rewards that focus." - Annemarie Dooling