About this vendor
FringeArts is a unique venue in Old City with two versatile spaces that can be rented separately or together, based on the couple’s vision. Most often the spaces are rented together. Our restaurant can seat 80 or host a standing cocktail reception for 150. FringeArts can accommodate up to 200 guests for a seated dinner in their space. The two spaces are separated by a moveable air wall. We can host a ceremony and cocktail hour in the restaurant and in Haas Biergarten right outside, and then open the wall to reveal a dining room space in the FringeArts theater. After dinner, head back out to the main bar and hit up the dance floor, or head outside to Haas Biergarten. Outside we have a bar that is operational May-October, and lawn games, fire pits, and a great view of the Ben!
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Food & Catering
- Planning
- Service Staff
Reviews
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5
out of 5.02 reviews
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My now husband and I have been going to Fringe since early in our dating. It's a place we love for its beer garden, good food, cool building, and view of the Ben Franklin Bridge tw...
inkling at night. We knew we wanted to celebrate our wedding here, but we had no idea just how magical the experience would be.
Working with Liz at Fringe Bar and Devi at FringeArts Theater made everything so easy. Liz was incredible to work with on all details regarding food and drink menu, schedule of events, and coordinating with other vendors including table rentals, florists, and musicians. Her recommendations were spot on, and our night flowed so effortlessly on our side because of the whole staff's diligent work to make our experience amazing.
Our guests enjoyed the indoor and outdoor beer garden during cocktail hour with ample places to cozy up on a beautiful fall night, drinking cocktails outside and inside while kids played corn hole and garden games. When we moved dinner into the theater space, guests were blown away by the delicious food and ambiance.
Every appetizer, cocktail, and entree was out of this world delicious, and we had no problem with allergies or dietary restrictions at our 130 person reception.
Our guests are still talking about how great the food and service was, months after the fact. Liz made all of our wildest dreams come true. 300 freshly shucked oysters during cocktail hour? You got it. Mai tais with housemade orgeat? It's their specialty. Steak frites for the adults and grilled cheese for the kids? No problem at all. Fireball shots in the middle of dinner with Pitbull's "Fireball" playing in the background? Executed perfectly. The wine poured effortlessly, nobody had to wait at the beautiful bar for a cocktail made to order, and best of all: Liz was spot on in her price estimates so there were no surprises at the end of the night.
We went to Fringe the next day to sign the final bill, and Liz was waiting for us with boxed up leftovers from dinner and dessert for our family to enjoy while we flew off on our honeymoon. Liz and every person working with her is really, truly, the best in the business.
My husband and I agree that celebrating our wedding at Fringe was the easiest and best decision we made. We couldn't have asked for anything better.
We did a full buyout of the restaurant & beer garden space (not including the connected theater) on a Saturday night for 112 guests.
We had a really good feeling about hosting ou...
r wedding reception at Fringe Bar, but the night of the event was so beyond our expectations that we are still not over it a week later. And yeah, I’m going to write a really long review about it because it was just that great!
Liz was a dream to work with. Every detail was thought of, and she responded to all of our questions and requests quickly. The planning process was an absolute breeze. Everything from the menu to the floor plan was exactly what we wanted. Henry was our point of contact on the day of the event and we have never felt so well taken care of. We didn’t have to worry about a single thing from the minute we arrived. He even tracked down our missing wedding cake when it didn’t show up on time. Chef Kenny and the kitchen staff seriously know what they’re doing. All of our guests dietary needs were noted and executed with care on the day. The value for the variety and quality of food we got was UNREAL. Our guests are still reaching out to rave about the food, and many already have plans to visit the restaurant again.
The most amazing thing about Fringe Bar? The staff. Can’t say enough about how welcome we felt by the folks working our event. The bartenders and servers here are a really special group of people, and we’ve gotten nonstop compliments on how fun the night was because of them. We really couldn’t have pulled off such a flawless event without their hard work! Everyone was absolutely amazing, every need was met without a second thought. A special shoutout to Chuck who made sure my husband and I were fed, hydrated, and having the best time possible the entire night.
Aside from the impeccable service for our event, the building itself is so unique! Everything was clean and comfortable for our guests. The beer garden was wonderful to hang out in, and the views of the bridge can’t be beat. Fringe Bar, we love ya!
Contact
140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA
