Philadelphia Gayborhood

Philadelphia might be most famously known as the birthplace of American democracy, but you'll find it's an ideal destination for discovery as you explore its more colorful neighborhoods. Learn more about its rich history and delve into its spectacular sights and attractions.

12th Street Air Command 254 South 12th St. Philadelphia 19107 215.545.8088 A hip neighborhood bar with nightly events.	Shampoo (Fridays) 417 N. 8th St. Philadelphia 19107 215.922.7500 Philly’s big gay Friday night party is at Shampoo - renamed "Shaft Fridays" for the occasion. Check out the website for weekly events.	Uncle’s 1220 Locust St. Philadelphia 19107 215.546.6660 A small neighborhood bar very popular with the immediate locals.
The Nevermore Hotel 6426 Lower York Road New Hope, PA 18938 215.862.5221 Drawing a wider audience every week, we’re offering more crowd pleasing beats than anyone in town with the biggest, hottest Dance Party seen in the area for years! Special Resident DJ, Michael DeCero, along with Guest DJs, churn out the latest and most uplifting rhythms to carry you through the night. This is the place to be each weekend that you’re lucky enough to find yourself in New Hope! Now hosted every Friday and Saturday night!	The Westbury Bar 261 S. 13th St. Philadelphia 215.546.5170 Undoubtedly, the gayborhood’s best neighborhood bar. No pretense here, just a bunch of regular guys who live for laughter. Sunday bartenders John and Emilio get the week started exactly right. One visit here and you’ll want to be a regular.	Woody’s 202 S. 13th St. Philadelphia 19107 215.545.1893 THE landmark bar in Philly has been around for years. Located in the heart of the gayborhood, Woody’s is world renowned for its potent drinks. The first floor comprises a video bar, side pub and café. The second floor features a cyberbar with free Internet usage. Also on the second floor is a dance floor. On the weekends, Woody’s is nearly always at full capacity.
Sisters 1320 Chancellor Street Philadelphia 19107 215.735.0735 Sisters is Philly’s only lesbian bar, but it’s friendly enough for the rest of the LGBT community. Located in the heart of the "Gayborhood," Sisters hosts tons of entertainment from live music, theme parties and some of the top spinners in the city. Sisters also has the distinction of having one of the most efficient (and humorous) bartenders, T.J. Nistico - a regular hoot and a half.	Bump 1234 Locust Street Philadelphia 19107 215.732.1800 This is where the sleek and chic meet. The interior is trendy and welcomes the younger set. But in the warm months, the garden patio is a delightful way to imbibe outdoors. Bump offers an ambitious menu. Some menu items are 50 percent off on Tuesdays.	Voyeur 1221 St. James St. Philadelphia 19107 215.735.5772 This is a very hot disco, primarily an after-hours bar and club. It’s open very late, so it’s where most of the boys end up. But if you are not a member it is $15 to get in and you cannot buy liquor unless you are a member. Hang around some of the bars in the vicinity; that’s the best way to get invited.
Bob & Barbara’s 1509 South St. Philadelphia 19147 215.545.4511	The Venture Inn 255 S. Camac St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 215.545.8731 The Venture Inn is one of Philadelphia’s cultural icons. Centered in historical downtown, patrons can still see preserved sections of architecture from hundreds of years ago, including sections of the underground railroad that once ran through Philadelphia.	Bounce 1102 South Rt 130 West Deptford 08093 856-845-1010 A popular South Jersey bar with events Wednesdays thru Saturdays.
The Post 1705 Chancellor Street Philadelphia 19103 215.985.9720 When the gayborhood used to be near Rittenhouse Square, the Post was a mainstay. Though some consider it off the beaten path, it’s still very much alive and kicking today. On Saturdays, bartender Jimmy serves up your favorite drink with a convivial smile.	Bike Stop 206 S Quince St Philadelphia 19107 215.627.1662 Popular with both gays and lesbians, this leather-bar turned gay megaplex has multiple floors with a disco, sports bar and leather-ish first floor.	Tavern on Camac 243 S Camac St Philadelphia 19107 215.545.6969 Not only is T.O.C. one of the oldest GLBT bars in the country, but one of the most harmonious. Downstairs is the piano bar where everything from modern music to standards is played. Be sure to catch Nile on Thursdays, who often hands the mike off to patrons. The weekends, of course, are the busiest, but sometimes the most fun when the entire bar joins in on popular melodies.

Locust Street

Philadelphia Mayor John F. Street celebrated his city's commitment to diversity April 18 when he dedicated 36 new street signs affixed with the iconic rainbow flag. The signs serve as an official marker of the city's "gayborhood," a concentrated area of gay-friendly businesses, bars, nightclubs, coffee shops, and restaurants running from Chestnut to Pine Streets between 11th and Broad streets. Their arrival comes just in time for the city's annual Equality Forum, (April 30-May 6).
Members of the Philadelphia Gay Tourism Caucus (www.gayphiladelphia.org), Washington Square Civic Association and City Councilman Frank DiCicco spent two years working to replace existing street signs with the new gay-themed ones. The nonprofit caucus is dedicated to helping the city get its share of the lucrative $54 billion gay travel market. San Francisco, Chicago, Montreal and Toronto have erected similar rainbow installations.

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Philadelphia might be most famously known as the birthplace of American democracy, but you'll find it's an ideal destination for discovery as you explore its more colorful neighborhoods. Learn more about its rich history and delve into its spectacular sights and attractions.