There are plenty of bars and restaurants in both areas. To me, Fishtown feels more buzzy, has more new construction.

I might be biased because I live closer to Passyunk, but it feels more walkable to me. The Italian market is nearby. Fishtown feels a bit more isolated from center city because of 95 and the Vine St Expwy—I’ve walked that way and it’s doable, but it feels like a no-man’s land.