Ortlieb’s Lounge

This long-running Northern Liberties club, named after a long-defunct brewery that operated nearby for decades, is a narrow, mood-lit hideaway with a nostalgic feel, all candlelight, dark wood beams and plush studded booths. The vibe is a nod to its heritage as a jazz-only club, which it was for years, but nowadays Ortlieb’s hosts all manner of musicians on its modest elevated stage. The kitchen also cranks out some tasty and affordable Tex-Mex cuisine, which you might not know to try unless somebody told you.