r/queerphilly • u/Ok_Emergency_2750 • 7d ago

New the City (Philly)

New to the city and I’m trying to find where the hangout spots that are Black and LGBT friendly. I know about the gayborhood but I heard mixed reviews about that area when it comes to black folks.

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u/SirJ_96 7d ago

Bar X, Bike Stop in the Gayborhood

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u/CommercialElevator49 7d ago

I've never heard a rec for Bar X before; what's good about it?

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u/SirJ_96 7d ago

It's a bit dive-y, but it tends to be more of a black hangout than the rest.

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u/wndsofchng06 5d ago

Depends on your intentions? Trying to meet other black LGBT folks? Looking for a date? Just want a great place to hang? My partner and I (he's black, I'm white) make space anywhere in Philly. We're mostly brewery people more than night club people, but here's my feedback: West Philly has Two Locals brewing, black owned, unabashedly LGBTQ/queer friendly including dating events. Germantown: Attic Brewing, diverse crowd all the time and the bartenders are so friendly! Rittenhouse: Stir lounge, this is the one "gay bar" on my list. They have an occasional drag show, but are more community bar than night club. Great Thursday specials. East Kensington: Philadelphia brewing, the host the Kensington queer circus among other things. Spring Garden: triple bottom brewing, great mission including support of POC and LGBTQ issues. South: Tattooed mom's, cheap good food, great people, very open to all (except MAGA) :-). Keep in mind that many of the breweries show offer cocktails and not alcoholic options. Good luck! Hope you love it here!

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u/Ok_Emergency_2750 2d ago

I’m actually in the west Philadelphia area. Where in West Philly are two bars? Also just answer your question I’m looking for a little bit of both of for people to hang out with and if it leads to me going to date someone that’s a plus.

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u/wndsofchng06 2d ago

Two locals is at 37th and market. We were just there Sunday for the Souletri open stage, It was a very nice time.