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COMING SOON TO REX AT THE ROYAL 〰️
Explore what’s new and upcoming at REX AT THE ROYAL!
Live Music Night with Gumbo Noveau
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Gumbo Noveau back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Cookbooks & Convos - Chop Chop: A Nigerian Feast with Ozoz Sokoh & Angie Brown
On Wednesday, November 5, Rex at the Royal comes alive with the vibrant tastes, scents, and stories of Nigeria! Culinary storyteller Ozoz Sokoh joins forces with Chef Angie Brown for an unforgettable evening in celebration of Ozoz’s new book, Chop Chop: Cooking the Food of Nigeria. From the first pour at the bar to the last shared bite, guests will journey through four family-style courses layered with the warmth and brightness of peppers, the smoky depth of yaji (sometimes called suya spice), and the comforting richness of stews and sauces that have traveled across generations. Drinks will be available à la carte to pair with each dish. The evening begins at 6:00 PM with time to mingle, followed by the seated dinner and conversation. Tickets are $115 per person and include a signed copy of the book, dinner, tax, and tip. We can’t wait to celebrate the traditions of West African cuisine with you!
Cookbooks & Convos, presented by Sisterly Love Collective, is a vibrant culinary experience celebrating the incredible women shaping Philadelphia’s food scene. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower and honor the female chefs and authors whose talents keep the city’s culinary culture thriving.
Recognizing the enduring charm of the beloved “The Book and The Cook” festival (1984–2007), Sisterly Love Collective set out to rekindle its spirit in a contemporary format. Cookbooks & Convos carries this tradition forward with a fresh twist—a celebration of culinary excellence and an invitation to connect, learn, and be inspired by the rich tapestry of women’s contributions to the culinary world. ALL ARE WELCOME!
The 2025 series will run from October 27 to November 10, featuring special dinners, author meet-and-greets, and engaging culinary events.
Live Music Night with Naomi & Chayton
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Naomi & Chayton back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Live Music Night with Buddy Boy
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Buddy Boy back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Live Music Night with Gumbo Noveau
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Gumbo Noveau back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Live Music Night with Naomi & Chayton
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Naomi & Chayton back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Live Music Night with Buddy Boy
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Buddy Boy back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Live Music Night with Gumbo Noveau
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Gumbo Noveau back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Live Music Night with Ikechi Onyenaka
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Ikechi Onyenaka back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Live Music Night with Ikechi Onyenaka
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Ikechi Onyenaka back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Live Music Night with Greg Farnese
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Greg Farnese back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Live Music Night with Gumbo Noveau
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Gumbo Noveau back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Live Music Night with Naomi & Chayton
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Naomi & Chayton back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Rhythm & Boozes: Industry Night
Calling all Industry Friends & Family!! We’ve hosting our own Industry Night!
Mark your calendars, September 23rd, is going to be one for the books! Join us from 8-11pm upstairs in our cozy, intimate mezzanine for RHYTHM & BOOZE.
We got a night full of fun!
Including:
-Southern-Inspired Cocktails
- Complimentary bites featuring our new Happy Hour menu
- Raffle entry with every cocktai, purchase
-Free wine and amaro tasting, complimentary of our Bottle Shop
-Plus more!
No cover or reservations needed. You don’t even have to be in the industry to come through. Let’s close out the summer season in style!
Live Music Night with Ikechi Onyenaka
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Ikechi Onyenaka back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Chef Angie Brown's Chef Series Chef Chaz Brown
We’re buzzing with excitement for the 7th installment of Chef Angie Brown’s Chef Series!
Each month, Chef Angie has gathered various local chefs to join her in the kitchen to create and collaborate on an innovative menu and tasting experience. These creative collaborations infuse ingredients, skills, and personal stories into an elegant five-course tasting menu.
Join us on September 15th from 6-9 pm. Chef Angie Brown has partnered with Chef Chaz Brown to produce a 5-course Trinidadian & Southern-inspired dining event. Dishes will be served on vintage plateware from Chef Angie’s private collection and will be accompanied by personal stories, anecdotes, and one-on-one guest interactions.
ABOUT CHAZ
Chef Chaz Brown was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to a Trinidadian father, Charles, and Yolanda, a (somewhat) Southern mother. He has always had a love for cooking.
He spent summers at his family’s restaurant, The Blue Crab, on Trinidad’s small sister island: Tobago. There, he witnessed his family’s generational recipes being cooked from the source by his uncle Kenneth Sardinha, Aunt Alison, and their Daughter, celebrated chef Debra Sardinha, who is a Culinary Ambassador to the island.
Whether it was spear fishing in the Bahamas for lobsters, or learning to butcher a whole goat at Nassau’s Travelers Rest, he was smitten with the food of the Caribbean
Menu:
1st
COD CAKE - cod cake, pickled red onion, spicy remoulade, parsley
2nd
SWEET CORN SOUP - topped with Jersey sweet corn
3rd
MOLASSES CORN BREAD - honey compound butter & sea salt.
4th
KING FISH - Trinidadian “fish steak”, red beans, rice w/ Chadon Beni, smoked choka
5th
SWEET POTATO CAKE - with walnut ice cream
Tickets are $125 per person & include tax & gratuity
Live Music Night with Hot Club of Philadelphia
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Hot Club of Philadelphia back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Live Music Night with Buddy Boy
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Buddy Boy back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Burger Night
Unwind and recharge at our Burger Night!
Join us at the bar and outdoor patio every Wednesday, and dig in to our signature Rex Burger, a 7oz patty grilled to perfection, topped with pimento cheese, crispy red onions, bibb lettuce, bacon and sandwiched between two toasted brioche buns. Gluten free buns are available as well.
Don’t forget to wash down it with a pint of our privately labeled Sojourn Lager and a shot of hand-selected Whiskey.
All for only $19. Start from 5-10pm, every Wednesday.
Live Music Night with Hot Club of Philadelphia
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Hot Club of Philadelphia back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Burger Night
Unwind and recharge at our Burger Night!
Join us at the bar and outdoor patio every Wednesday, and dig in to our signature Rex Burger, a 7oz patty grilled to perfection, topped with pimento cheese, crispy red onions, bibb lettuce, bacon and sandwiched between two toasted brioche buns. Gluten free buns are available as well.
Don’t forget to wash down it with a pint of our privately labeled Sojourn Lager and a shot of hand-selected Whiskey.
All for only $19. Start from 5-10pm, every Wednesday.
Live Music Night with Greg Farnese
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Greg Farnese back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Burger Night
Unwind and recharge at our Burger Night!
Join us at the bar and outdoor patio every Wednesday, and dig in to our signature Rex Burger, a 7oz patty grilled to perfection, topped with pimento cheese, crispy red onions, bibb lettuce, bacon and sandwiched between two toasted brioche buns. Gluten free buns are available as well.
Don’t forget to wash down it with a pint of our privately labeled Sojourn Lager and a shot of hand-selected Whiskey.
All for only $19. Start from 5-10pm, every Wednesday.
Live Music Night with Naomi & Clayton
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Naomi & Clayton back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Burger Night
Unwind and recharge at our Burger Night!
Join us at the bar and outdoor patio every Wednesday, and dig in to our signature Rex Burger, a 7oz patty grilled to perfection, topped with pimento cheese, crispy red onions, bibb lettuce, bacon and sandwiched between two toasted brioche buns. Gluten free buns are available as well.
Don’t forget to wash down it with a pint of our privately labeled Sojourn Lager and a shot of hand-selected Whiskey.
All for only $19. Start from 5-10pm, every Wednesday.
Chef Angie Brown's Chef Series with Brian Meerbott of Meerbott Hospitality
We’re buzzing with excitement for the 6th installment of Chef Angie Brown’s Chef Series!
Each month, Chef Angie has gathered various local chefs to join her in the kitchen to create and collaborate on an innovative menu and tasing experience. These creative collaboration infuse ingredients, skills and personal stories into an elegant five-course tasting menu.
Join us on August 4th from 6-9pm. and taste a beautiful fusion of life-long friends. Chef Angie Brown has partnered with Chef Brian Meerbott to produce a 5-course Mediterranean & Southern inspired dining event. Dishes will be served on vintage plateware from Chef Angie’s private collection and come accompanied with personal stories, anecdotes, and one on one guest interaction.
Meerbott Hospitality was founded by Chef Brian Meerbott, whose journey from Navy Operations Specialist to culinary expert shaped his dedication to precision, teamwork, and excellence. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Drexel University’s Culinary Arts program and working in catering, restaurant management, and private dining, Brian created Meerbott Hospitality to blend his passions for food, service, and hospitality consulting. Today, we offer a range of personalized services designed to enhance your dining and entertainment experiences.
Whether you're looking for a private chef, curated meal plans, hospitality consulting, or event coordination, we bring expertise, creativity, and a personal touch to every experience. Led by Chef Brian Meerbott—a Navy veteran, classically trained chef, and hospitality expert—our mission is to make every meal and moment truly exceptional.
We couldn’t be more excited to see what kind of menu these Chefs come up with! Tickets are $95 per person. Tickets available now.
Live Music Night with Buddy Boy
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Buddy Boy back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Burger Night
Unwind and recharge at our Burger Night!
Join us at the bar and outdoor patio every Wednesday, and dig in to our signature Rex Burger, a 7oz patty grilled to perfection, topped with pimento cheese, crispy red onions, bibb lettuce, bacon and sandwiched between two toasted brioche buns. Gluten free buns are available as well.
Don’t forget to wash down it with a pint of our privately labeled Sojourn Lager and a shot of hand-selected Whiskey.
All for only $19. Start from 5-10pm, every Wednesday.
Live Music Night with Gumbo Noveau
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Gumbo Noveau back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Burger Night
Unwind and recharge at our Burger Night!
Join us at the bar and outdoor patio every Wednesday, and dig in to our signature Rex Burger, a 7oz patty grilled to perfection, topped with pimento cheese, crispy red onions, bibb lettuce, bacon and sandwiched between two toasted brioche buns. Gluten free buns are available as well.
Don’t forget to wash down it with a pint of our privately labeled Sojourn Lager and a shot of hand-selected Whiskey.
All for only $19. Start from 5-10pm, every Wednesday.
Live Music Night with Naomi & Chayton
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Naomi & Clayton back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Burger Night
Unwind and recharge at our Burger Night!
Join us at the bar and outdoor patio every Wednesday, and dig in to our signature Rex Burger, a 7oz patty grilled to perfection, topped with pimento cheese, crispy red onions, bibb lettuce, bacon and sandwiched between two toasted brioche buns. Gluten free buns are available as well.
Don’t forget to wash down it with a pint of our privately labeled Sojourn Lager and a shot of hand-selected Whiskey.
All for only $19. Start from 5-10pm, every Wednesday.
Live Music Night with Ikechi Onyenaka
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Ikechi Onyenaka to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Burger Night
Unwind and recharge at our Burger Night!
Join us at the bar and outdoor patio every Wednesday, and dig in to our signature Rex Burger, a 7oz patty grilled to perfection, topped with pimento cheese, crispy red onions, bibb lettuce, bacon and sandwiched between two toasted brioche buns. Gluten free buns are available as well.
Don’t forget to wash down it with a pint of our privately labeled Sojourn Lager and a shot of hand-selected Whiskey.
All for only $19. Start from 5-10pm, every Wednesday.
Live Music Night with Buddy Boy
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Buddy Boy back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Burger Night
Unwind and recharge at our Burger Night!
Join us at the bar and outdoor patio every Wednesday, and dig in to our signature Rex Burger, a 7oz patty grilled to perfection, topped with pimento cheese, crispy red onions, bibb lettuce, bacon and sandwiched between two toasted brioche buns. Gluten free buns are available as well.
Don’t forget to wash down it with a pint of our privately labeled Sojourn Lager and a shot of hand-selected Whiskey.
All for only $19. Start from 5-10pm, every Wednesday.
Live Music Night with Gumbo Noveau
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Gumbo Noveau back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
Burger Night
Unwind and recharge at our Burger Night!
Join us at the bar and outdoor patio every Wednesday, and dig in to our signature Rex Burger, a 7oz patty grilled to perfection, topped with pimento cheese, crispy red onions, bibb lettuce, bacon and sandwiched between two toasted brioche buns. Gluten free buns are available as well.
Don’t forget to wash down it with a pint of our privately labeled Sojourn Lager and a shot of hand-selected Whiskey.
All for only $19. Start from 5-10pm, every Wednesday.
Live Music Night with Greg Farnese
Join us for an elegant night of Live Music!
Every Sunday from 6-9pm, enjoy the musical stylings from a different live performer each week. This Sunday we will be welcoming Greg Farnese back to the Royal stage!
Live music is can be heard throughout our dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. No covers needed, but reservations are encourage.
Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
It’s Always a Great Show
When we built Rex in the historic Royal Theatre, we knew that the space called for more than just a fantastic menu of food and beverage. The Royal has always been a destination—a place to gather and celebrate.
At Rex at the Royal, we offer a variety of special event programming open to the public.
Keep reading for more information on recurring programming—including live music, special menu nights, one night only events for special occasions and more!
If you want to book a private event, please visit the Book an Event page.
NOW PLAYING AT THE ROYAL THEATRE
NOW PLAYING AT THE ROYAL THEATRE
Weekly Live Music
dinner and a show every Sunday
Weekly Bar Specials
happy hour & burger night

