EXPERIENCE PHILADELPHIA

Philly Gayborhood

Welcome to The 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.

Find out more about the gay-friendly city: www.gophila.com/gay

 


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Inside Donald Trump's Miss Universe :: August 22, 2010
In a beauty pageant, you are bound to find two things: the beauty queens and the poll of (gay) talent that makes the contestants look for beautiful. From hairstylists, make up artists, fashion designers to the experts that train these young ladies how to be the ultimate expression of beauty and feminitity. Beauty pageants are the biggest display of talent and expertise on beauty matters - mostly handle by gay men. EDGE attended the Miss Universe 2010 in Vegas and brings you this photo album of the special moments of the pageant!
Katy Perry wows them at NYC's Splash
Katie Perry started last Friday on the Today Show and ended it at Splash. Here's our report on her last stop of the day.
Gay Community Night :: August 23, 2010
We all go to baseball games every day but on the 23rd of August you could sit together with hundreds of LGBT baseball fans, non-baseball fans friends and family for the 8th annual Gay Community Night at the Phillies. For those who arrived early people were able to see Gloris Casarezm Director of LGTB Affairs for the City of Philadelphia throw out the ceremonial first pitch as well as a performance from the Philadelphia Voices fo Pride singing the National Anthem. Despite the inclimate weather and a loss by the Phillies the LGTB spirits were not dampened and Edge was there for all the fun.

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Weakened Earl packs less force than feared
The remnants of Hurricane Earl took aim at Nova Scotia early Saturday after a brush with the Northeast that was far less intense than feared, dumping heavy, wind-driven rain on Cape Cod cottages and fishing villages accustomed to nor'easters.
It's Gay GOP Leader vs. Gay-Friendly Mormon for Utah State Senate Seat
A gay-friendly Utah state senator who stepped in to finish the term of a fellow Democrat who left office early now faces an openly gay Republican opponent for his seat in the state's legislative body. In a further twist, the Democrat who left office early was also gay.
Mass. Catholic H.S. Dean, Athletic Director Loses Job Over Gay Marriage
An instructor at a Massachusetts Catholic School has lost her job following her wedding to her female life partner.
 

 

WHERE TO GO - WHAT TO DO 

Philly Pride


Human Rights Campaign

The Philadelphia Gay News

Venture Inn

ASIAC

ASIAC

AIDS Services In Asian Communities (ASIAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing culturally sensitive and language appropriate HIV-related services to Asians and Pacific Islanders and their partners, friends, family members, and service providers in the Philadelphia area.


 

Knock Restaurant and Bar

Knock Restaurant and Bar 225 South 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 10107 215.925.1166
Now open for lunch Monday to Friday and
for brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 3 PM
Open everyday for Dinner and Cocktails


13th Street Pizza

 

The Nevermore Hotel

Our full service restaurant, offering lunch and dinner daily as well as piano accompanied Sunday Brunch, exemplifies our approach to flexibility in its small plates stylings — expertly created and prepared by Executive Chef Wayne Surline. Choose from alfresco dining in the private poolside gardens, bar/lounge pub tables or the elegant allure of Harlans Cabaret Room. The popular bistro-like selections belie any preconceived notion of just another “hotel restaurant.”


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