United States
Lesbian & LGBTQ+ guide to Philadelphia
Club Femme has 21 documented places in Philadelphia, United States: 3 lesbian bars, 5 LGBTQ+ bars, 4 LGBTQ+ clubs and 3 LGBTQ+ cultural spaces. 3 of 21 are marked as lesbian or women-centered spaces — those come first in every listing.
By number of documented places, Philadelphia ranks #41 of the 174 cities with a Club Femme guide, and #14 of 61 in United States — behind Rio de Janeiro (#40) and ahead of Seoul (#42).
Listed venues include Val's Lesbian Bar, Black Banana, Catacombs Nightclub Philadelphia and John C. Anderson Apartments. The data comes from OpenStreetMap, Wikidata and Club Femme's own research, and is reviewed periodically to remove places that have closed.
Club Femme data · Philadelphia
21
documented places in Philadelphia
3
marked as lesbian or women-centered
#41
of 174 cities with a guide
#14
of 61 cities in the country
Behind Rio de Janeiro (#40) · Ahead of Seoul (#42)
Club Femme's own research on top of OpenStreetMap and Wikidata data.
What's in Philadelphia
Featured places
LesbianVal's Lesbian Bar
LesbianBlack Banana
LesbianCatacombs Nightclub Philadelphia
LGBTQ+John C. Anderson Apartments
LGBTQ+Knock Restaurant & Bar
LGBTQ+Mazzoni Center
LGBTQ+Morris Home
LGBTQ+Office of LGBT Affairs
LGBTQ+Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room
What the community says
“Came from out of town to enjoy the night. Got singled out by mr captain America shirt and the bouncer and were told to go home. We asked why and he simply said “because I don’t like you you guys.” For absolutely no reason. Will never recommend this place to anyone. Ruined our night in phillly”
“Happy hour downstairs was great. Friendly service, good prices drinks and food. The dance floor upstairs is another story. It’s giving weird straight club vibes. They charge TEN DOLLARS for a can of Miller Lite. Hard pass”
“I’ve been to Woody’s a few times over the years and my favorite time to attend is for Philadelphia Black Gay Pride. However, if I’m in town visiting randomly I love to go on a Friday or Saturday night. It’s a lot of fun, it’s multi clubs within this large space, different music styles and multiple bars to get drinks. I never ate food from there and didn’t even know they served food to be honest, but I spend all my money on drinks. I think the venue is affordable and safe with plenty of security which is a major plus! Love a safe space to be who you are for your pride.”
Frequently asked questions about Philadelphia
How many LGBTQ+ places are there in Philadelphia?
Club Femme has 21 documented places in Philadelphia, 3 of which are marked as lesbian or women-centered spaces. The list is kept up to date with OpenStreetMap, Wikidata and community submissions.
Where are the lesbian spots in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia lists 3 lesbian bars. On Club Femme, lesbian and women-centered spaces always come first in every listing.
What are the LGBTQ+ bars and clubs in Philadelphia?
The Philadelphia guide lists 3 lesbian bars and 4 LGBTQ+ clubs. Every listing includes the address, a map and reviews from the community.
Is Philadelphia a good LGBTQ+ destination?
By number of documented venues, Philadelphia ranks #41 of 174 cities with a Club Femme guide and #14 in United States. That is a documented inventory metric, not a safety rating: always check the local situation before you travel.
How do I add a missing place in Philadelphia?
You can suggest it from the Club Femme app. Community submissions are reviewed before publishing, and places that close are removed in each data refresh.
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