Union Transfer
Concert Hall and Rock Club
North Philadelphia, Philadelphia
"Best venue in Philly for concerts."(5 Tips)
"SO much space and the balcony offers an amazing view."(6 Tips)
"Great selection of beer"(4 Tips)
"Excellent sound and lighting also!"(2 Tips)
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Slightly PerfectJanuary 28, 2016Excellent venue. Feels intimate but is pretty large. Nice sound system. Craft beer selections are amazing, and they have servers who'll come to you!Upvoted Dec 7, 2024
Kristerpher HendersonJanuary 20, 2019Eric André, MØ, The Neighborhood, The 1975... all of these sound familiar? Of course they do! Come catch some awesome headliners, and enjoy the space and intimate atmosphere.
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ElizabethJanuary 1, 2018It’s clean, crowd control is smooth, and a good selection of beer. Shows run smoothly, amazing tech crew. Parking sucks: $15-$20 to park in the lot or drive around forever looking for street parking.
Still wish it was the spaghetti factory, but double bars and seating on the risers in back if you get there in time. Definitely stop at one of the new breweries that dot the neighborhood
The best small venue in Philadelphia hands-down. Two bars to serve you during and after a show. Any spot is good for watching live.
Visit PhillySeptember 8, 2014Union Transfer has a stellar selection of microbrews at the three full bars and tasty vegan fare. Read more
RCNovember 12, 2015Sometimes they open the top for seats. It usually doesn't get crowded right away and there's a bar up there too wth waitresses coming around to bring you drinks.
Reinhold ResidentialSeptember 11, 2012Built in the early 1900’s as a luggage terminal under the same name, today’s Union Transfer is one of the best spots in the city to catch a concert.
jane mcconnellDecember 23, 2015remember the second door takes you to the front of the stage. But this is a sweet venue many places are great for seeing the band you love.
Superb venue with great staff and reasonable drink prices as well. Not to mention the exception sound quality! One of my favorites venues.
Dianne RossNovember 11, 2016Like this venue as there was a place to sit in the balcony. I can't stand for long periods of time so if you are like me, sit in the balcony if you need to.
ShazApril 16, 2012If you're there for a seated venue, not a rock concert. Bring a warm jacket. They keep the place at a cool 55 degrees for all the hot air and men in the place. I saw loads of women freezing like me- Maddie LippincottJanuary 31, 2020One of the coolest venues I've ever been in. SO much space and the balcony offers an amazing view.
Brandy BonesMarch 11, 2016One of the best venues for concerts in philly. great space, acoustics and music.
Pilgrim 🛣April 5, 2016I saw Mutemath here which was one of the best shows I've seen at one of the best venues.
AroundphillySeptember 22, 2011The indie-rock concert venue serves as a happy medium between smaller rooms like Johnny Brenda’s and Kung Fu Necktie and larger joints like the Electric Factory and the Tower Theater.- The best venue in Philly. Great selection of beer (they've got cider for those with gluten allergy).
Great new venue. Buy the parking pass when you get tickets - it costs more the night of the show and is much cheaper than the city lots in the area.
Sandra KeceNovember 29, 2019No seats for concerts, so be prepared to stand. Good location though with $15 parking behind the venue (limited spots however.) Lots of parking available on the nearby streets.
The sound system here is one of the best around. Fantastic place to catch a show.
Great place for a show. Go to Llama Tooth for drinks and eats before or after!
Julia TrutenJuly 12, 2015I had a lot of fun, though the show I saw was geared more towards kids. Standing room only, so my legs were killing me.- Joseph PomoneNovember 11, 2022nice venue, although the stage lighting needs a little improvement. i could barely see the faces of the performers.
Khoi LeMarch 25, 2012Hang out on the patio across the street at Llama Tooth before the show! List of 40 craft beers and good egg plant fries too
Eliot LewisNovember 5, 2013Eat at Lhama Tooth before concert across the street & great burgers & beer
- Visit PhillyMarch 27, 2013Find a stellar selection of microbrews at any of the three bars, plus tasty vegan fare.
Jonathan McCarthyJanuary 30, 2014Holly Williams was great, and the drunk frat boy starting a fight and getting kicked out was cool too.
Silk City Diner is perfect for drinks and food before you come to see a band
vitaminwater®May 24, 2012ride the XXXpress to the roots picnic in philly and save the the cab fare for the “I was there” tee. rsvp here http://on.fb.me/KvjgvE
Don't forget to try a cup of Little Baby's while you wait for the show to start!
StaciApril 23, 2012This time drinks were allowed on the floor and one of the nicest staff ever! Fan of this place now!
Don't go to the pregnant bartender. You probably won't make that mistake though, because she will be doing the best impression of somebody NOT working you've ever seen.
EMay 12, 2012Where else can you enjoy having ice cream in one hand, a drink in the other, and watch a band play simultaneously?
DrinkPhilly.comFebruary 9, 2012Here for a show? Stick around for the post-show happy hour or use our mobile app to find drink specials nearby! Read more
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