# Philly's changing scene: Bathhouse opens, beer garden closes

> Center City gets a luxury wellness retreat while Manayunk loses a beloved gathering spot in this season of openings and closings.
- Title: Philly's changing scene: Bathhouse opens, beer garden closes
- Summary: Center City gets a luxury wellness retreat while Manayunk loses a beloved gathering spot in this season of openings and closings. Philadelphia's commercial…
- Keywords: bathhouse, philadelphia, center city, manayunk, phs beer garden, restaurant openings, wellness, retail, real estate, closures, aogami, rumblefish philly
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/openings-closings-bathhouse-opening-philly-manayunk
- Published: 2026-09-17T09:01:00.301+00:00
- Read time: 3 min
- Topics: bathhouse, philadelphia, center city, manayunk, phs beer garden, restaurant openings, wellness, retail, real estate, closures, aogami, rumblefish philly
## NYC wellness brand opens in Philly
Bathhouse, a New York-based pool and sauna concept, opens Friday at the Bellevue Hotel on Broad Street. The 36,000-square-foot facility features three pools, saunas, steam rooms and massage services.

> urban oasis where Philadelphians can step into another world
## Day passes start at $29
Bathhouse day passes begin at $29, while massages range from $149 for individual full-body treatments to $378 for couples massages. Hours are 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily.
## Outdoor terrace coming in 2027
Bathhouse plans to open a third-floor outdoor terrace in early 2027 with an additional pool, fourth sauna, lounge space and concessions. This marks the brand's first expansion outside New York.
## Omakase bar opens in Manayunk
Aogami, a BYOB omakase bar led by chef Tom LoMonte, opens Friday at 4343 Main Street. The intimate space seats 21 total and offers a 16-course prix fixe menu for $85 per person.

> I think the vibe is going to be a little more laid back than your usual omakase
## Aogami's flexible schedule
Hand rolls and à la carte items are available Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 5-9 p.m. Omakase reservations start at 6 p.m. those days. Fridays and Saturdays feature omakase only from 6-9 p.m.
## Vintage designer shop opens in October
Gregg's of Philadelphia opens October 3 at 1538 Pine Street in Center City. The shop buys, sells and trades vintage, streetwear and secondhand designer items daily.
## Little Susie's expands to Northern Liberties
Owner Dan Martino will open his seventh Philadelphia location at 900 North 4th Street by March 14. The pie and coffee shop faces a zoning hearing in January before opening.

> I've been in love with this building for years
## Top Chef star opens Caribbean restaurant
Chef Chaz Brown, known from the TV show Top Chef, opens Rumblefish Philly in November at 1700 North 3rd Street. The fast-casual spot serves invasive seafood species like lionfish and snakehead.
## Fighting invasive species through food
Brown's team catches invasive species that damage coral reefs and deplete other fish populations. The 900-square-foot space focuses on takeout with counter and patio seating.
## PHS Beer Garden closing after six years
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's pop-up beer garden in Manayunk closes permanently Monday, October 5. A farewell celebration includes a final plant swap from 6-7 p.m.
## Beer garden was always temporary
PHS said the beer garden was intended as a temporary space and the organization is exploring new sites for similar ventures. The space brought people together through gardening and community.

> PHS's Pop Up Garden model has always been rooted in the idea of temporarily transforming spaces
## Apartment building proposed for the site
A six-story, 73-unit apartment building is proposed to replace the beer garden. The plan faces community opposition and may struggle for approval from the city's Zoning Board of Adjustment.
## Neshaminy Mall closing this fall
Bucks County's first mall will close this fall after being sold for $27.5 million two years ago. Demolition is slated to begin in December, though AMC, Boscov's and Barnes & Noble will remain.
## Future plans for the mall site unclear
Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties have not released public plans for the site after demolition. The closure represents a major shift in the region's retail landscape.
## Key takeaway

Philadelphia's commercial landscape is shifting with new wellness and dining concepts arriving while some established community spaces are making way for development.