Time, Center City
9 people recommendvia r/philadelphia, r/philly11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Time, and several point to its jazz and live music, with one calling it a real jazz hangout and another describing its bands as top-notch. A couple describe separate rooms for jazz, a quieter bar and dancing. Two note that it gets crowded or cramped.
Address
Time, 1315 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
At a glance
- Best for
- Live music
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Live jazz
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/russbam24 in r/philadelphia · Feb 2026ambience
Calls it the most authentic jazz hangout, where local musicians gather and jam.
- Recommendsu/Lazerpop in r/philadelphia · Dec 2025variety
Likes Time as several bars under one cover, with jazz, sports and dance areas so people can pick their vibe.
- Recommendsu/krustydidthedub in r/philly · Nov 2025
Lists this bar among its cozy picks.
- Recommendsu/RustyCalecos in r/philadelphia · Jan 2025
Mostly seen as a jazz spot, but its bands range widely and are top-notch; highly recommends it.
- Recommendsu/xponential58 in r/philly · Feb 2025ambience
Recommends this Center City spot, praising the musicians and the overall vibe.
- Recommendsu/lomlomlom in r/philadelphia · Jan 2025
Calls this place really great, echoing earlier mentions.
- Recommendsu/TJCW in r/philadelphia · Dec 2025variety
Calls Time ideal, with separate club, quiet bar and live music rooms that suit different people.
- Mixedu/cutedudethesquirrel in r/philadelphia · Feb 2026ambience
Loves Time, but recent visits were so crowded they left without a drink.
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- Recommendsu/jd4885 in r/philadelphia · Dec 2025ambience
Had been here years ago and never felt out of place; sees the Time suggestion as an excellent pick.
- Mixedu/flyingpanda5693 in r/philadelphia · Feb 2026ambience
Rates its live acts highly, though the room can get cramped and tight.
- Recommendsu/tclumsypandaz in r/philadelphia · Jan 2025
Says they back earlier recommendations of this place.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.