Welcome to Passyunk Square
Explore Philadelphia's culinary haven with deep community roots
Passyunk Square is a hip neighborhood located in South Philly and bordered by Broad Street, Sixth Street, Tasker Street, and Washington Avenue. The community is popular for its delicious cultural food, celebrated music and arts events, spacious green spaces, and incredible shopping scene complete with locally-owned shops, boutiques, and specialty stores. As an up-and-coming residential community in Philadelphia, Passyunk Square offers an eclectic mix of housing options, from spacious rowhouses to attractive condominiums to modern new builds. Passyunk Square’s influx of commercial development keeps up with the neighborhood's ever-growing residential areas. Thriving small businesses, gourmet food markets, community gardens, bars, and restaurants all have a home in this trendy and bustling locale in South Philadelphia.
What to Love
- Convenient and highly acclaimed dining options
- Vibrant, magnetic neighborhood
- Friendly and polite community
- Unique and exciting outdoor activities
- Great nightlight and entertainment
- Walkable streets
Local Lifestyle
Passyunk Square’s central location makes it an urban-suburban oasis, where residents can easily leave their homes to grab drinks with friends or go on a scenic walk in a nearby park. The area’s rich cultural roots are found in its museums, colorful murals, and trendy shops. The area’s mix of housing opportunities has attracted families, young professionals, artists, and retirees to its neighborhoods.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Passyunk Square is a retail hub of easy-going, spacious, and comfortable local restaurants and bars. It also features some of the best shopping centers and entertainment spots in Philadelphia. For fine Mexican fare and margaritas, stroll along Passyunk Avenue to
Cantina Los Caballitos. The restaurant boasts a wide range of refined meats, fabulous drinks, a cozy atmosphere, and friendly staff.
Barcelona Wine Bar is a popular spot because of its extensive array of Spanish-centric small places and wine, plus an outdoor patio. It remains one of the warmest and most welcoming tapas bars in the neighborhood.
Enjoy drinks with live music at Passyunk Square’s numerous bars and nightlife venues.
Bok Bar, located at Mifflin Street, has a scenic rooftop with cool vibes and serves excellent wine, craft beer, and a rotating chef-inspired menu.
The Pub on Passyunk East features a chill beer hall with a rotating draft menu, seasonal American cuisine, and sidewalk seating.
Shoppers in Passyunk also have an opportunity to enjoy a wide range of shopping centers, including
Passyunk Market, an in-store shopping center located at Passyunk Avenue.
Things to Do
Columbus Square Dog Park is a vibrant community gathering place for residents and their furry friends, as its dog run caters to canines of all shapes and sizes.
Art lovers check out
Percy Street Project, a public art installation located in an alleyway, to get a first-hand look at a colorful mural with contoured LED lights.
Jefferson Square along Washington Avenue provides ample space for park lovers to explore outdoor activities like concerts, outdoor movies, and flea markets. The park also offers yoga classes, a kid's playground, a basketball court, and convenient sitting areas perfect for reading or picnicking.
About a mile north of Passyunk Square is
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, a funky folk-art venue that offers mosaicked galleries, educational programs, and a sculpture garden maze. Visiting this art gallery enables residents and visitors to embrace self-expression through community outreach, exhibitions, tours, public programs, and hands-on activities.
Schools
The School District of Philadelphia serves the community of Passyunk Square.
