Gay area in philadelphia
At the centre of Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ scene is, of course, its Gayborhood, an enclave in Center City Philadelphia that’s home to queer 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, peruse 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 tour 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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Founded on principles of equality, Philadelphia is a welcoming and inspirational place for LGBTQ+ travelers, offering inclusive arts and nightlife, vibrant shopping and dining, and a long history of LGBTQ+ activism.
A Welcoming Place
Three centuries ago, William Penn founded Philadelphia as a place where freedom, tolerance and equality would thrive.
In that tradition of Brotherly and Sisterly Adore, the city has long welcomed LGBTQ+ residents and visitors to this inviting destination, thriving social hub and historically significant locale.
The Gayborhood
The Gayborhood in Midtown Village has been Philly’s center of LGBTQ+ life and culture since the 1950s.
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The lively neighborhood is home to a significant portion of Philadelphia’s 60,000 LGBTQ+ residents. The 16-square-block area offers a slew of LGBTQ+-owned and -friendly bars, restaurants, shops, theaters and institutions, plus 36 rainbow street signs and two rainbow crosswalk intersections.
LGBTQ+-Inclusive Dining & Shopping
Many of Philly’s most popular LGBTQ+-inclusive dining and nightlife spots dot the Gayborhood, including restaurants like Bud & Marilyn’s, Winkel, Mission Taqueria
Philadelphia: The Birthplace of Diversity and Acceptance
You can’t get more diverse than living in the “City of Brotherly Adore and Sisterly Affection.” The metropolis was basically founded on the principle of equality and is the birthplace of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It also happens to be the perfect municipality for an LGBTQ transplant looking for adventure.
A Quick History of Philly
Philadelphia is one of the oldest cities in the country and the sixth-most populous. It was founded in 1682 by William Penn, an English Quaker. The municipality played a significant role in the American Revolution as the rendezvous place for our founding fathers. It is where the declaration of Freedom was signed in 1776 and is rich in history.
Philadelphia was the first city to launch a major marketing campaign for LGBTQ tourism. Today, the many colleges and universities make it a top place for education. As of 2019, the GMP of the city hit $490 billion.
Fun Philadelphia Facts
- The Philadelphia Zoo is the oldest in the country. It opened in 1859.
- The mint took three years to generate its first million coins.
- Philly’s first business was a beer brewery
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11:40 11 Apr 18
I've been telling everyone how much I love Writer's Block, so I consideration it was time to write a review.Atmosphere: Even though it's a cocktail bar, it has a chill non-pretentious vibe. It's small and relatively silent, so it makes the perfect date spot, because you can actually contain a conversation. Downstairs is a tiny bar, while upstairs is a lounge. As a designer, the design is always essential to me. I usually judge a place on if they take the time to make the restrooms special, and here, they've wallpapered them in comic books! The linger of the decor is simple, 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 interesting and the names are entertaining too. Umm, they are strong too, so be prepared to be feeling incredible after 2 :)Food: I've never had their food, but they contain a couple of options. I would probably ingest first before coming here, but I think I'm going to try their deviled eggs next time.Hours: They close at 1amService: Everyone that works there seems to love their job. They're always amiable and are proactive about sugg