From morning to night, Ambler is a suburb that never sleeps. Located 16 miles north of Center City Philadelphia, the heart of Ambler on Butler Ave offers entertainment, diverse cuisine, and shopping for any early bird or night owl. Whether you're looking for an afternoon getaway or a full-day trip, the walkable downtown and array of businesses will keep you busy!
Ambler Theater
A local treasure, Ambler Theater attracts local and tourist attention with its historic charm. With an ornate neon tower sign, the theater makes a name for itself as Ambler’s cinema house. While it originally opened in 1928, in 2001, Ambler Theater became a non-profit organization. Since then, the community has banded together to raise money to restore the theater as a downtown community space. With three different theaters, you can book a ticket for a matinee or late-night showing of a foreign, art, independent, or mainstream film.
108 E Butler Ave, Ambler, PA | amblertheater.org
Antique Garden Cottage
Just off Butler Ave, Antique Garden Cottage is a hidden treasure trove with one-of-a-kind antiques and repurposed furniture. Named Montco Happening's Best Home Decor Store in 2021, the boutique provides a unique shopping experience with seasonal gifts, jewelry, and furniture. In addition to their repurposed tables and chairs, Antique Garden Cottage carries collections from brands like Naked Bee, Black Crow Candle Company, and Hayden Geurds, who makes handcrafted cutting boards.
22 N Main St, Ambler, PA | antiquegardencottage.com
Paper Dolls
Before your evening plans, let your afternoon agenda be finding a stylish outfit for the night at Paper Dolls. As one of the many boutiques on Butler Ave, Paper Dolls stands out with its bright pink walls and for carrying Liverpool denim. The store rotates its brands each season to fit every shopper’s needs while still supplying clothing with a bright, youthful, and fashionable style. Some of their staple brands include By Together, Diba True Shoes, and Lucy Paris.
7 W Butler Ave, Ambler, PA | paperdollsambler.com
Pure spa
Looking to practice some self-care? With 16 years in the business, Pure Spa prides itself on offering customers a relaxing and pampering environment with services like massages, body treatments, waxing, and facials. No matter if you’re craving a deep tissue massage or a facial treatment, you can expect Pure Spa to elevate your self-care practice. Try their most popular facial, C the Difference, which uses high doses of vitamin C to improve skin elasticity and brightness.
79 E Butler Ave, Ambler, PA | amblerpurespa.com
The Juice Pod
Before spending the morning relaxing at Pure Spa, kick-start your day with a healthy smoothie or acai bowl at the Juice Pod. If you are feeling parched or needing a health boost, the Juice Pod offers a variety of food and drink options like bagels, acai bowls, smoothies, and custom green juices. Feeling adventurous? Grab a ginger or wellness shot. Check them out to start your day right for your health!
83 E Butler Ave, Ambler, PA | thejuicepod.com/ambler
Sweet Annie’s Candy Shoppe
Walk a few doors down to Sweet Annie’s to find delicate handcrafted macarons and rich chocolates. With family roots in the candy business that go back to 1933, Sweet Annie’s reopened in 2019 and sweetens the town with treats like their lemon berry macarons and truffle chocolates. The shop also has home and stationery goods to browse. If you need a sweet treat while shopping, Sweet Annie’s is a stop for you!
81 E Butler Ave, Ambler, PA | sweetanniescandyshoppe.com
End your day at Bridgets Steakhouse for a modern dining experience. Since opening in 2004, the restaurant has served its customers with new dishes and drinks created daily. Whether you’re in the mood for fish, steak, duck, or chicken, Bridgets provides a range of options, like their braised short ribs and maple-bourbon glazed Atlantic salmon. For dessert, try their bananas Foster, featuring fresh bananas, dark rum, and banana liqueur with ice cream and whipped cream. In addition to their extensive dinner menu, Bridgets offers an expansive wine selection with options from around the world.
8 W Butler Pike, Ambler, PA | bridgetssteak.com
