Best gay bars in philadelphia
Lex's Guide to Queer Philly Nightlife | LGBTQ+ Bars
Welcome to our city instruction series! Philadelphia is house to a thriving Queer community and a vibrant lesbian, gay, and homosexual nightlife scene. Whether you're a local or just passing through, here are some of the finest LGBTQ+ nightlife spots in Philly, the City of Brotherly Love.
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1. The Dolphin
South Philly’s favorite spot for a bedtime out dancing, the Dolphin is the perfect merge between a dive, tavern, and a lounge. Hosting queer events on the regular, check out their events calendar or Instagram to plan the matchless night with your recent queer crew from Lex.
The Dolphin
1539 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
2. Woody’s
Located in the heart of Center Municipality, Woody's is a famous gay bar and nightclub known for its active dance floors, friendly atmosphere, and diverse crowd. With multiple bars and themed nights throughout the week, Woody's promises a enjoyable and unforgettable experience for all.
Woody's
202 S 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
3. Voyeur Nightclub
Located in Washington Square West, Voyeur Nightclub is a premier destination for LGBTQ
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 judgment to be sincere 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 day to celebrate life, treasure, and give thanks to all of those brave individuals that made our movement what it is today.
PHILLY Ebony 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 change the living and social environments of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual person, Transgender and Gay (LGBTQ) people of color.
Woody’s is always a proud sponsor and host of the 13th Road Black Pride Block Party. It’s always a good plan to check woodysbar.com or https://www.instagram.com/phillyblkpride/ for the most up-to-date information. Events and schedules can alter,
At the centre of Philadelphia’s Queer scene is, of course, its Gayborhood, an enclave in Center City 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 Time 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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