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Top Friend-Date Locations In Philadelphia

Everybody needs great friends in their life, and it's important to spend quality time to nurture that friendship. There are so many great "friend date" places in Philadelphia, and we narrowed down the list to the top five. Whether it's a movie under the stars or laying down big cash at the craps table, there are a lot of great things to do and see in the city with your besties.

North Bowl
909 N 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 238-2695
www.northbowlphilly.com

The former mechanic garage is the home to a bi-level bowling alley complete with bar, lounge and cafe. The upstairs loft has a more private setting with four lanes, pool tables, arcade games and a lounge. It is the perfect hang-out for you and your friends. There are so many activities in one place make for a truly fun night.

Related: Top Date Night Activities In Philadelphia

Jet Wine Bar
1525 South St.
Philadelphia, PA  19146
(215) 735-1116
www.jetwinebar.com

Tasting Tuesdays is the perfect time to hang with your wine loving friends. Jet Wine Bar is home to one of the most extensive wine bars in Philadelphia. The weekly tasting is the perfect way to enjoy some down time with your closest friends. The price is perfect at $10 flights or half-priced samples.

Three 3's Brewery
50 13th St.
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(856) 524-0848
www.facebook.com/Three-3s

Three 3's is the latest establishment to open their doors in Hammonton, NJ. Three 3's has become the place to hang with friends and neighbors in this quaint little town. Be sure to try some tasting samples and bring home a growler or two of your favorites. There is always something fun happening at Three 3's, such as girls night or their popular fun runs. Not only is the beer amazing, but it's the perfect place to meet neighbors and make friends in the community.

SugarHouse Casino
1001 N Delaware Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(877) 477-3715
www.sugarhousecasino.com

SugarHouse Casino is the perfect place to meet friends for a night of gambling, dinner and entertainment. Located on the banks of the Delaware River in the Fishtown neighborhood, the casino offers several eating establishments including a few Philadelphia originals, a wide variety of table games and state-of-the-art slots, and free live music every Friday and Saturday. It's the perfect place for you and your friends.

City Hall-Dilworth Park
1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 686-1776
www.ccdparks.org/dilworth-park

Spend the day with good friends at Dilworth Park, which is located at the historical City Hall smack dab in the center of the city. Head over to the West side of City Hall, where you will find a lush lawn with trees and the Jose Garces cafe. In the summer, enjoy the fountain or visit during the winter when the fountain is converted into an ice skating rink. It's a great place to meet your friends or catch one of the summer movies the park has every year.

Related: Top Double Date Ideas In Philadelphia

Christina Thompson is a freelance writer living in Philadelphia. She reports on various topics such as: Social Media, Local Events, Entertainment, Food and Drink and more. Her work can be found at http://firstsendmedia.com/

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