The history of the building and the businesses housed within are varied. Biddle Street was named after Major Biddle, who built the property in 1891. He was a member of a prominent Philadelphia family and a major in the Union Army. In 1978 the subterranean rooms became Society Hill, a restaurant and popular night spot, with a charming interior and piano bar. The space above the restaurant became Society Hill Inn.
The property has been sold twice since 1995 and is currently under the general management of Greta Clausen and Jesse Sandlin.
The restaurant comprises a bar, a main dining room, and an atrium. The restaurant seats 75 and the bar accommodates 12. The bar is fully licensed and provides a slightly more casual atmosphere than the restaurant while maintaining the same excellent service standards for our guests. The atrium offers a smaller, more intimate space with a glass roof and a touch of romance. Together these three areas provide an excellent non-smoking environment for an elegant dinner for two, a fun evening with friends, or a private party.