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Dante’s is an off-the-beaten-path speakeasy inspired by the high-fidelity listening rooms of Japan. The space is small and dark, with floor-to-ceiling curtains keeping the acoustics crisp and the mood sexy. The most prominent feature of Dante’s is its wall of vinyl records numbering in the tens of thousands (the personal collection of the bar’s music director, DJ Rich Medina). Come to Dante’s for great cocktails and exceptional music in a more laid-back, loungey setting.
Dante’s HiFi Reviews
Beautiful room, very nice vibe. Love the art around the building. No bathroom inside. Reservations are nearly required. Wide selection of music, so it was surprising and a bit disappointing to hear mostly hip hop. The sound is diminished by loud guests, and the room does not seem to have been built for the system. We had to send our first round of drinks back but our next round was delightful.
Much love and respect from Philly DJ fam to Rich Medina but unfortunately we did not have nearly as good of a time. Don’t get me wrong: the intimate vibe, the sound system, the record collection, and the curated all-vinyl DJs were fantastic. However, the management and bar staff were rude and information regarding the reservation process was confusing and evidently incorrect/out-of-date. The website and reservation confirmation email states that “a reservation is for a 1.5 hour seating with the amount credited in beverages during the time of your reservation”. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we arrived late (although entirely within the time of the reservation) and management informed us that the beverages are only credited “up to 45 minutes from the start of the reservation” and did not apply to the full 1.5 hours that you pay for. In addition if you aren’t able to be seated for whatever reason outside of your control, they will not be able to apply your reservation credit towards drinks. The woman at the door told us we could “go complain to customer service”. There is no phone number of any way to call the venue in case anything happens, the only way to contact is via email. I’m sure the cocktails are good but we didn’t have any as we felt cheated out of the experience. I recommend checking the place out if only for the music and the vibes, but beware YMMV when booking a reservation.
Dante’s HiFi was an extraordinary experience, especially when you go on a weeknight right when they open. You have the whole place to yourself. Curated mixologist cocktails with an amazing vinyl collection complete with vacuum tube receivers, what more do you need?Reservations recommended.
I’ve been wanting to get to a listening bar for a long time and Dante’s place was super cool. Glad I made it my first one. You never forget your first!
