and Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.ġ2th Street Gym has been in business for over 25 years. Store Hours are Monday – Saturday from 11 a.m. His hip boutique offers everything from funky jewelry and both women’s and men’s apparel to furniture and home goods. Matthew Izzo is a designer, boutique owner and NYC transplant.
A full range of gay and lesbian literature is housed in two buildings-one is a trinity from the 1820s, and the other is a mom-and-pop shop and house from the 1880s. The expert staff is extremely knowledgeable about the 7000 titles on the store’s shelves and over 46,000 within its database. It’s a small dive bar where you can play tabletop bowling or pinball and camp out for the night while drinking cheap PRB and Miller Light.įounded in 1973, Giovanni’s Room is the oldest gay and lesbian bookstore in the United States. The bartenders are friendly, and the drinks are reasonably priced with daily specials. If you venture down a small back alley, you’ll find the Venture Inn, an award-winning gay bar and restaurant.
You can either sit at the large oval bar or in a cozy booth, where you’re free to watch the game on one of the many flat screens or listen to a variety of tunes from the digital juke box. The Westbury is a low-key yet fun spot with a wide beer selection. Knock is owned by Former Woody’s owner and founder, Bill Wood. It’s a great place for drinks and atmosphere both inside and out. Knock serves up lunch, dinner and brunch on Sundays.
The oblong wooden bar attracts a more professional crowd. Knock is an upscale gay bar and restaurant. There is also a cocktail menu for each major sports team, and happy hour is held seven days a week. Along with game day specials, sports fans can enjoy Taco Tuesdays, Wednesday Night Wings, and Sunday Funday (with 90 oz. The friendly staff serves a variety of craft beers like Golden Monkey, Blue Moon, Sunset Wheat, Brooklyn Pumpkin Ale and Stella. Straight and gay sports fans unite at Tabu Sports Bar and Lounge. The low-key and intimate atmosphere is accentuated by the 80’s hits, jazz standards, and 60’s love ballads emanating from the juke box. They do not serve food, and the beer selection is limited since they don’t have a tap. This cash-only dive caters to a slightly older crowd. Uncle’s is the gay bar where everybody knows your name. The Pit stop is only open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The Pit Stop (the 3rd floor), also known as the “dark side,” is a low-light bar scene where fetish attire is welcomed, and the Top of the Stop (the 4th floor) is only open for special events, parties, DJs or Kinky Karnivals. On The Bike Stop (the first floor) is the main bar the Short Stop (2nd floor) is Philly’s oldest gay sports bar, complete with big screen TVs and 50-cent pool games. Four floors offer something for everyone. and a Sunday brunch.įor 28 years, The Bike Stop has been the home of the leather gay and lesbians. There is also happy hour Monday through Friday from 5 – 7 p.m.
Frat House Fridays and Skin Saturdays generate a large crowd on the weekends.
ICandy offers a unique nightlife experience and three floors spilling over with gay men on every night of the week. The tavern’s varied ambiance makes it a perfect date spot or place to meet a friendly Philadelphian.Ģ54 S. to 2 a.m., Tavern boasts three floors of entertainment, including a new American restaurant, a piano bar with live music, an open mic spot and dance floor.
Tavern on Camac is one of the oldest gay and lesbian establishments in the country. Dinner is served from 5 – 10 p.m., with a bar menu until midnight and a Sunday breakfast buffet. The music ranges from pop and hip-hop to country and house. Sisters offers three bars over three floors with a variety of entertainment including karaoke, DJs, live bands and theme parties. You can find a mix of gay culture in all ages, shapes, and types any night of the week. Woody’s has been a neighborhood landmark since the 1980s, as well as a Mecca for gay men and their friends. A trip to the gayborhood would not be complete without a stop at Woody’s-just look for the red door.