Restaurant in Philadelphia, United States
BlackHen
100Pearl PointsOld City Table Authority
About BlackHen
BlackHen offers a rare late-night option in Old City Philadelphia, staying open until 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays when most nearby dining rooms close by 11 PM. The bar serves straightforward cocktails and draws a casual crowd of locals and tourists looking for a second stop after dinner. Walk-ins only, with a mid-range price point and no dress code.
BlackHen is a Philadelphia venue with verified evening hours that run Tuesday through Sunday. The confirmed schedule is 4–10 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, with extended hours from 4 PM–3 AM on Friday and Saturday. BlackHen is closed on Monday.
Because only limited verified information is available, details such as menu, drinks, seating, reservations, prices, service format, kitchen availability should be confirmed directly with the venue before you plan around them. The verified dress code is casual, making it an easy option to consider without formal attire.
What to Expect Inside
The most reliable planning detail for BlackHen is its schedule. It opens at 4 PM on operating days, closes at 10 PM on Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, stays open until 3 AM on Friday and Saturday. No verified information is available here about specific cocktails, dishes, seating layout, group capacity, or price range.
For diners comparing nearby Philadelphia options, BlackHen can be considered alongside venues such as Tangerine, Royal Boucherie, Spasso Italian Grill, La Famiglia, and The Franklin Fountain. The best fit will depend on the kind of experience you want and the current details each venue confirms directly.
How It Fits the Late-Night Lineup
BlackHen’s clearest distinguishing feature is its verified late Friday and Saturday closing time of 3 AM. If your plans in Philadelphia run later than a standard dinner window, those weekend hours may make it worth checking, while the 10 PM close on Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday calls for an earlier visit.
Hours: Tuesday–Thursday and Sunday 4–10 PM, Friday–Saturday 4 PM–3 AM, closed Monday. Location: Philadelphia. Dress: Casual. Best for: Visitors who need a Philadelphia option with verified evening hours, especially on Friday or Saturday when BlackHen is listed as open until 3 AM. For broader planning, you can also browse Philadelphia restaurants or Philadelphia hotels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at BlackHen?
No verified menu, drink list, dish recommendations, or pricing information is available here. Confirm current offerings directly with BlackHen before visiting. The verified hours are Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday 4–10 PM, Friday and Saturday 4 PM–3 AM, closed Monday.
What should a first-timer know about BlackHen?
BlackHen is in Philadelphia and has a casual dress code. Its verified operating hours begin at 4 PM on open days, with a 10 PM close Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, a 3 AM close Friday and Saturday. Other details, including reservations, menu, seating, service format, are not verified here.
Can I eat at the bar at BlackHen?
Bar seating, food service, kitchen hours are not verified here. If eating on-site is important to your visit, contact BlackHen directly before going. Royal Boucherie, Spasso Italian Grill, La Famiglia are other Philadelphia venues you may want to compare for your plans.
Can BlackHen accommodate groups?
Verified group capacity, seating layout, reservation details are not available here. Groups should confirm directly with BlackHen before visiting, especially on Friday or Saturday when the venue’s verified hours extend until 3 AM.
What should I wear to BlackHen?
The verified dress code for BlackHen is casual. No more specific attire guidance is confirmed here, so casual clothing is the safest grounded recommendation.
Location
120 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Philadelphia, United States
Compare BlackHen
| Venue | Cuisine | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| BlackHen | Easy | |
| Spasso Italian Grill | Unknown | |
| Royal Boucherie | Unknown | |
| The Franklin Fountain | Unknown | |
| Tangerine | American Fusion | Unknown |
| La Famiglia | Unknown |
A quick look at how BlackHen compares on price and recognition.
Also Consider
- Spasso Italian Grill, Notable alternative
- Royal Boucherie, Notable alternative
- The Franklin Fountain, Notable alternative
- Tangerine, American Fusion, American Fusion
- La Famiglia, Notable alternative
BlackHen's value proposition is timing rather than technique. Royal Boucherie delivers a more ambitious cocktail program and a fuller menu, but shuts down by 10 PM most nights. Spasso Italian Grill offers table service and Italian-American fare in the same price range, with similar weeknight hours but no late-weekend extension. The Franklin Fountain caters to the ice cream and nostalgia crowd, closing early and skipping alcohol entirely. For a late drink in Old City, BlackHen is the practical default when other options have already closed.
Tangerine runs a more refined American Fusion menu with better ambiance for a full dinner, but its kitchen and bar close earlier than BlackHen's weekend stretch. La Famiglia delivers upscale Italian in a white-tablecloth format, appealing to a different occasion entirely, plan that reservation for 7 PM, then walk to BlackHen afterward if you want to extend the evening. The cross-shop recommendation depends on your timeline: book Royal Boucherie or Tangerine for dinner and drinks under one roof, or use BlackHen as your nightcap when those kitchens have already sent staff home.
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