larry_the__lobster t1_ja9v9mo wrote on February 27, 2023 at 10:17 PM

Fishtown or East Passyunk for a couple in their 20s? Fishtown seems very 30+ year olds with kids and money. I haven't spent enough time in East Passyunk to get a vibe yet. Thoughts?

KuMcGrew t1_jaa3mgn wrote on February 27, 2023 at 11:14 PM

There are plenty of bars and restaurants in both areas. To me, Fishtown feels more buzzy, has more new construction.

I might be biased because I live closer to Passyunk, but it feels more walkable to me. The Italian market is nearby. Fishtown feels a bit more isolated from center city because of 95 and the Vine St Expwy—I’ve walked that way and it’s doable, but it feels like a no-man’s land.

lostoutland t1_jaajwnt wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:10 AM

I live in E. Passyunk and the vibe here is pretty solidly "30+ year olds with kids and (some) money." I'd say Fishtown has better nightlife for people in their 20s looking for higher-energy bars. E. Passyunk has GREAT bars (Fountain Porter is a fave), but they're more lowkey and chilled out.

Venemous-caterpillar t1_jaa7tq8 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 11:43 PM

Same vibe Passyunk. But it's more connected to the rest of the city. Fish town is kinda isolated in my opinion.

lapeirousia t1_jacnbko wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:07 PM

I live in East Passyunk and absolutely love it! But I’m 35 and about to have a kid. Fishtown seems a lot younger to me. I don’t like it as much personally, but it’s pretty nice. Passyunk is more walkable and better connected to the rest of the city, IMO.

Chimpskibot t1_jaarlci wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:06 AM

Im in my early 20s and both areas are pretty much all young families. I currently live in Passyunk and dont really spend much time going out around here (most of the bars cater to millenials). Honestly, just move to NoLibs, Washington Sq West or Kensington.

dogblood t1_jabcavt wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:55 AM

> Kensington

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Dryheavemorning t1_jadq3zq wrote on February 28, 2023 at 6:23 PM

Fishtown was part of the Kensington District 170 years ago. It's been its own neighborhood in the River Wards longer than anyone living today has been alive. It's not helpful or accurate to call Fishtown Kensington.