Bars, Lounges, and Dance Clubs
12th Air Command
254 S. 12th Street(215) 545-8088
www.12thair.com
A diverse crowd of men fills 12th Air for drinks, dancing, and community. The second floor dance club hosts a variety of events. The outdoor rooftop bar provides magnificent views to enjoy with cocktails and food.
Bike Stop
206 Quince Street(215) 627-1662
www.thebikestop.com
This four-floor complex is home to the leather crowd and much more. The Short Stop offers all sports, all the time. DJ music plays Friday and Saturday at Top of the Stop. The Pit Stop is the epicenter for the leather community.
Bob & Barbara’s Lounge
1509 South Street(215) 545-4511
Bob & Barbara’s welcomes a racially diverse gay and straight crowd. Enjoy live music all week long. Thursdays feature a spectacular Drag Night.
Bump Lounge
13th & Locust streets(215) 732-1800
www.bumplounge.com
Philadelphia’s luxe lounge for men and women serves dinner and cocktails daily. Noted for its creative martini menu, garden patio and Sunday brunch, Bump provides a contemporary fun environment.
Camac Martini Bar
1305 Locust Street(215) 545-1430
Camac Martini Bar has happy hour every Monday through Saturday and the kitchen is open late all week long. Karaoke is every Sunday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. and 50 cent wings are available all day Mondays.
Key West Bar and Nightclub
207 S. Juniper Street(215) 545-1578
The men are as diverse as the flavors of rum at this nightclub, sports bar, and lounge. The comfortable décor and crowd welcome everyone for a night of dancing or the big game.
Knock Restaurant and Bar
225 S. 12th Street(215) 925-1166
www.knockphilly.com
Opened in August 2007, Knock quickly became a local favorite, with a high-end atmosphere. Knock offers its customers brunch, lunch, dinner, late-night and drink menus.
Pure Nightclub
1221 St. James Place(215) 735-5772
www.purephilly.com
When it’s last call at most bars, the action moves over to this after-hours club. Men and women fill the lounge and dance floor as DJs fuel the party until 3:15 a.m.
Shampoo
417 N. 8th Street(215) 922-7500
www.shampooonline.com
Shampoo hosts Shaft Fridays, a very large gay dance party in a warehouse club environment. The levels offer an array of bars and music, as well as fun nooks and crannies where you can escape the crowds.
Sisters Nightclub
1320 Chancellor Street(215) 735-0735
www.sistersnightclub.com
Sisters nightclub and restaurant caters to lesbians. With three bars, a dance floor with wall-to-wall light shows and a full-service restaurant, Sisters is the place to be.
Stir Lounge
1705 Chancellor Street(215) 732-2700
www.stirphilly.com
Located in the heart of Rittenhouse Square, the lounge style atmosphere, fresh sounds and friendly faces is popular with the men and ladies. You'll be sure to find one of your favorite classic cocktails on the daily happy hour menu or tempt your palate with one of Stir’s specialty drinks.
Tavern on Camac
243 S. Camac Street(215) 545-0900
www.tavernoncamac.com
Live music and singing fill the Piano Bar Tuesday through Sunday. The Dance Bar is moving on Friday and Saturday nights with a mix of new and classic favorites. On the lower level, The Underground is a full-service dinner restaurant.
Uncles
1220 Locust Street(215) 546-6660
Uncles is where gay men sit and watch the world go by. This intimate watering hole provides a friendly, quieter escape from the other Gayborhood venues.
Venture Inn
255 S. Camac Street(215) 545-8731
www.viphilly.com
Venture Inn is a classic Philadelphia restaurant and bar that caters primarily to an older crowd of men. The friendly atmosphere is welcoming for dinner or cocktails. Fun and campy servers make every visit entertaining, and every few months Venture Inn features themed drag shows!
Westbury
261 S 13th Street(215) 546-5170
As the oldest gay bar in Philadelphia, this casual neighborhood bar welcomes guests with a dim, smoky atmosphere. Westbury is a very laid-back place to go for inexpensive drinks.
Woody’s Bar
13th & Walnut streets(215) 545-1893
www.woodysbar.com
Woody’s provides plenty of space for sharing a drink with new and old friends. The second floor hosts the Dance Floor, video bar and free Internet Cyberbar. Enjoy Country Western dancing Friday and Sunday evenings and karaoke on Mondays.
For more bars and clubs in Philadelphia, visit our Dining/Nightlife page.
