Best gay clubs in philadelphia
Sarah Ferenz
11:40 11 Apr 18
I've been telling everyone how much I love Writer's Block, so I thought it was time to document a review.Atmosphere: Even though it's a cocktail bar, it has a chill non-pretentious vibe. It's small and relatively quiet, so it makes the matchless date spot, because you can actually have a conversation. Downstairs is a tiny bar, while upstairs is a lounge. As a designer, the plan is always crucial to me. I usually judge a place on if they take the time to construct the restrooms extraordinary , and here, they've wallpapered them in comic books! The rest of the decor is basic , and understated. Drinks: They have an extensive cocktail menu. My usual favorite is the Mymosa, but I've been branching out and recently tried the Wild Boy. The flavors are fascinating and the names are fun too. Umm, they are strong too, so be prepared to be feeling astonishing after 2 :)Food: I've never had their food, but they have a couple of options. I would probably eat first before coming here, but I think I'm going to strive their deviled eggs next time.Hours: They close at 1amService: Everyone that works there seems to love their career. They're always kind and are proactive about sugg
Top Gay Bars in Philadelphia
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The Beagle Tavern in Norristown
Beagle Tavern
1003 East Main Street, Norristown
610-272-3133, www.mybeagletavern.com
Norristown’s unassuming, beagle-loving male lover bar (it was named after the owner’s pooch Timmy) has great drink specials for happy hour and, on Wednesday nights, drag queens Thunder Showers and Summer Clearance stop by to give out blush-worthy prizes at their Kinky Quizzo event. The cozy atmosphere and budget beer are always a welcome bonus. Best for: Kinky Quizzo, karaoke on Friday nights, and a decent woman loving woman scene outside Philly.
Bob and Barbara’s
1509 South Street
215-545-4511, www.bobandbarbaras.com
One of the more enjoyable, worn-in bars that houses our rowdy little community. Plenty of our favorite performers—drag and burlesque alike—have done shows here, and it houses regular performances by queer-centric performance art troupe the Dumpsta Players. Best for: Cheap drinks (go for the Citywide Special),
PRIDE BLOCK PARTY
One Sunday Every June, Woody’s main stage on 13th street at Walnut anchors this incredible PRIDE event that celebrates Philadelphia’s LGBTQIA+ Community.
OUT BLOCK PARTY
This is the day when our Community reflects, remembers, and recollects on the day when each of us was liberated and made the decision to be honest with ourselves, families, friends, teachers, and employers. October was the month of “Coming Out Day” and it is more than a day to be proud, it is a afternoon to celebrate life, love, and give thanks to all of those brave individuals that made our movement what it is today.
PHILLY BLACK PRIDE
Philadelphia’s Black Queer Pride Weekend, also known as Philly Black Pride, typically takes place in April an has, for decades, coincided with Penn Relay Weekend. Its mission is to transform the living and social environments of Lesbian, Lgbtq+, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people of color.
Woody’s is always a proud sponsor and host of the 13th Street Inky Pride Block Party. It’s always a good idea to confirm woodysbar.com or https://www.instagram.com/phillyblkpride/ for the most up-to-date information. Events and schedules can change,
At the centre of Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ scene is, of course, its Gayborhood, an enclave in Center Urban area Philadelphia that’s home to gay bars, clubs and more.
Most of the fabulous venues on this list are found there, but the rest of the city is still alive with culture and nightlife, like the piano lounge for those looking to belt out a tune (or six) and a leather dungeon for chaps-clad daddies and those who love them. Whatever your vibe, read on for the best gay bars in Philly.
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Josh Middleton is Hour Out’s former Philadelphia editor. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.
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