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Tabu Lounge and Sports Bar was created to serve one of the most
diverse neighborhoods in Philadelphia. A sports bar alongside
a lounge both serving some of the finest local craft beers and
comfort food was designed with you,our customer, in mind.
If sports is not on your to do list, head upstairs to our
lounge, where you'll enjoy comfortable seating and an
inviting atmosphere. Our upstairs lounge
will hostnumerous events
throughout the week.
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12th Street Gym: Offering day memberships, this
sprawling 60,000-square-feet coed gym is certainly
where you’ll find all the fit boys (and boys who like
looking at fit boys while pretending to work out).
The gym offers an array of classes, top-of-the
line equipment, pool, spa and roof deck−as
well as access to Soleil, for those who
need to tan on the go.
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William Way Community Center: A cornerstone of the
Philadelphia gay community since 1974, the center
offers community services and cultural, educational,
social and recreational programs. It’s named after
Bill Way, a former gay activist and city employee
who dedicated his life to building
affordable housing.
Absolute Abstract . . . . . .
Modern Eye. . . . . . . . . .
Open House. . . . . . . . . .
Spruce Street Video on 12th .
Moda Botanica . . . . . . . .
Doggie Style . . . . . . . . .
Happily Ever After . . . . . .
Provenance Inc . . . . . . .
Show of Hands . . . . . . . .
Hello Home . . . . . . . . . .
Giovanni’s Room . . . . . . .
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Jamonera. . . . . . . . . .
Café Twelve . . . . . . . .
Capogiro Gelato Artisans .
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Knock. . . . . . . . . . . .
Lolita . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Raw Sushi & Sake Lounge .
More Than Just Ice Cream .
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1216 Spruce St
1225 Sansom St
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1229 Spruce St
243 S Camac St
25 Sisters Restaurant/Nightclub . . . . . . . . . 1320 Chancellor St
26 The Bike Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206 S. Quince Street
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Woody’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202 S 13th St
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30 Westbury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 S 13th St
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Voyeur Nightclub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1221 Saint James St
32 Uncle’s Upstairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1220 Locust St
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35 Groom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1315 Walnut St
36 12th Street Gym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204 S 12th St
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Fusion: Heart. Muscle. Mind . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 S 12th St
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S. QUINCE
Go to philadelphiagaytourism.com
or email [email protected]
for more suggested places to visit.
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Giovanni’s Room: In the age of Barnes & Noble and
Amazon.com, this niche bookstore is a gem. The oldest
gay and lesbian bookstore in the country, it boasts
an extensive collection of LGBT and feminist
books and frequently welcomes highly
regarded authors.
Salon K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1216 Locust St
42 Andre Richard Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1218 Locust St
Alexander Inn: This top-rated boutique hotel is
Philly’s only gay-owned and operated hotel. In
addition to its excellent location, the Inn offers
modern guestrooms, fixed daily rates, free
breakfast buffet, 24-hour fitness room,
in-room safes, and free
Wi-Fi throughout.
43 William Way Community Center . . . . . . . . . . 1315 Spruce St
44 Mazzoni Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 S 12th St Fl 12
The best way to experience
the real Philadelphia is
through its neighborhoods,
a collection of streets with
their own distinctive charm
and personality. Here is
a quick snapshot of what
Center City has to offer.
Rittenhouse Square
If people-watching, alfresco
dining and overpriced cocktails
are your thing, then a stopover
in Rittenhouse is a must. At the
center of this exclusive neighborhood is Rittenhouse Square,
where the pretty people go to laze
away a warm day. For a frontrow view of the action, grab a
seat at one of the many outdoor
restaurants lining the square,
followed by shopping at the many
high-end boutiques and shops
throughout the neighborhood.
Shop: Barney’s Co-op (130 S.
18th St.); Boyds Philadelphia
(1818 Chestnut St.) Eat: Parc (227
S. 18th St.); Serafina (130 South
18th St.) Drink: Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company (112
South 18th St.); Liberté Urban
Lounge (120 South 17th St.) Don’t
Miss: XIX at the Hyatt at the Bellevue – views and balcony dining,
so gay chic.
Washington Square West/Gayborhood
Once overshadowed by neighbors
Old City and Rittenhouse Square,
Washington Square West now
sparkles with its share of trendy
shops, spas, bars and restaurants
(not to mention the Gayborhood,
which falls within its borders).
Relax outdoors on a sunny day
in laid-back Washington Square
Park, or stroll in and out of the
specialty shops and boutiques
lining the streets.
Shop: Open House (107 S. 13th
St.); Duross & Langel (117 S.
13th St.) Eat: Jones (700 Chestnut St.); Varga Bar (941 Spruce
Street); Mixto (1141 Pine Street)
Drink: Sampan/Graffiti Bar
124 S. 13th Street; Valanni (1229
Spruce Street); Tria (1137 Spruce
St) Don’t Miss: Shopping along
famous Antique Row on Pine
Street.
Queen Village/Bella Vista/South Street
Eclectic is the only word to
describe this area of the city,
where you’ll find shaggy-haired
hipsters in skinny jeans, granola
moms on their way to Whole
Foods and bar-hopping locals—
all on the same block. Sure, the
cars still roll down the street with
their stereos blaring on a Saturday night, but South Street is
now also home to many hip bars
and restaurants, as are the neighboring (and quieter) residential
enclaves of Queen Village and
Bella Vista.
Shop: Bus Stop Boutique (750
S. 4th St.); Philadelphia AIDS
Thrift (750 South 5th St.) Eat:
Monsu (901 Christian St.); Bibou (1009 South 8th St.) Drink:
Wishing Well (767 South 9th St.);
L’Etage (624 S. 6th St.) Don’t
Miss: The to-go bottled beer selection at Hawthornes
Historic Philadelphia
Historic Philadelphia, bounded
by Vine Street to Pine Street and
the Waterfront to 7th Street, is
where you’ll find loft-style living,
art galleries and bustling nightlife, and the latter by its cobblestone streets and historic homes.
If you’re in the mood to play
tourist in the city, head to Independence Mall, where you’ll find
the Liberty Bell, Independence
Hall and even Ben Franklin. Stay
into the evening and enjoy dinner outdoors at one of the many
neighborhood restaurants and
bars. Connecting Society Hill
with South Street is Headhouse
Square, known for its farmers’
market in warmer months.
Shop: Jonathan Adler (33 North
3rd St.); Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction (116 N 3rd St.)
Eat: Zahav (237 St. James Place);
Revolution House (200 Market
St.) Drink: Cuba Libre (10 S. 2nd
St.); Positano Coast (212 Walnut
St.) Don’t Miss: Predating Stonewall, where the first gay rights
protests took place on the corner
of 6th and Chestnut streets. Be
sure to take your picture at the
gay history marker.
Northern Liberties/Fishtown
Touted by the The New York
Times as the up-and-coming
neighborhood, Northern Liberties has arrived and is now spilling into Fishtown, a traditional
neighborhood attracting both
artists and young professionals. From most spots in the city,
you’ll need to cab it to this neighborhood, but the fare is worth it
if you’re looking to grab a beer
and a bite to eat away from other
tourists.
Shop: Art Star (623 N. 2nd St.);
Jinxed (Piazza at Schmidts, 1001
N 2nd St.) Eat: Standard Tap
(901 N 2nd St); El Camino Real
(1040 N. 2nd St.) Drink: Gunners Run (Piazza at Schmidts,
1001 N 2nd St.); Frankford Hall
(1210 Frankford Ave.)Don’t
Miss: A delicious brunch at Honey’s Sit ‘n Eat or a BYOB dinner at
Il Cantuccio.
duce, meats, seafood and gourmet shops abound. Bordering
Broad Street to the East is East
Passyunk, a burgeoning section
of South Philly that is being touted as the new Gayborhood, as
many new gay-owned shops and
restaurants continue to pop up.
Shop: Metro Mens Clothing (1615
E. Passyunk Ave.); Plenty (1710
E Passyunk Ave.) Eat: Salt &
Pepper (1623 E Passyunk Ave.);
Paradiso (1627 E. Passyunk Ave.)
Drink: Cantina Los Caballitos
(1651 E. Passyunk Ave.); Stogie
Joe’s (1801 E. Passyunk Ave.)
Don’t Miss: Yes it’s cliché, but
waiting in line at Geno’s or Pat’s
at 3 a.m. is a worthwhile escapade—the people-watching is the
true gem of this experience.
Art Museum/Fairmount
GAY-FRIENDLY HOTELS
After a visit to the Art Museum
and a sprint up the “Rocky Steps,”
head to the neighborhood just
North of the Ben Franklin Parkway known as Fairmount, a mix
of quaint corner bars and restaurants alongside major tourist
attractions and traditional brick
row homes. The city’s biggest
museums line the Parkway—including The Franklin Institute,
where you can release your inner science geek. You’ll find most
of the activity off the Parkway
along Fairmount Avenue, but
smaller side streets offer plenty of
hidden gems.
Shop: Philadelphia Museum of
Art Store (26th St. and the Parkway) Eat: Fare (2028 Fairmount
Ave.); Water Works Restaurant
(1 Boathouse Row) Drink: Jack’s
Firehouse (2130 Fairmount Ave.);
London Grill (2301 Fairmount
Ave.) Don’t Miss: The notorious
Eastern State Penitentiary and
its year-round programming.
Center City:
sA lexander Inn
s Best Western Plus Independence
Park Hotel
s Crown Plaza Philadelphia West
s DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Philadelphia Center City
sHampton Inn Philadelphia Center City
s Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia
Center City
s Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
s Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at
Penn’s Landing
s Hyatt at the Bellevue
s The Independent Hotel Philadelphia
s Loews Philadelphia Hotel
s Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
s Radisson Warwick Plaza Hotel
s Sheraton Philadelphia
University City
s The Westin Philadelphia
East Passyunk
Forget what you saw in Rocky.
South Philly today is a vibrant
neighborhood that mixes the
modern with the traditional.
You’ll find some of the best oldschool Italian restaurants alongside modern wine bars and brew
pubs. Foodies will love exploring the 10 blocks of the open-air
Italian Market, where fresh pro-
Countryside:
s Best Western Philadelphia Airport
South at Widener University
s Dolce Valley Forge
s Hampton Inn Great Valley
s Radisson Valley Forge
Visit philadelphiagaytourism.com
for more information.
For more information about the Philadelphia Gay Tourism
Caucus and its members, visit philadelphiagaytourism.com.
We’re thrilled that our sponsors have made this map possible.
To learn more about the history of Philadelphia, more about
gay-friendly Philadelphia, and insider tips about what’s hot
in Philadelphia, check out the Greater Philadelphia Tourism
Marketing Corporation (visitphilly.com and uwishunu.
com); Philadelphia magazine’s G PHILLY (g-philly.com);
Philadelphia Gay News (epgn.com); and Center City District
(centercityphila.org). To help you get around town, make a
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Sponsors
On behalf of the Philadelphia Gay Tourism Caucus, welcome
to our city! We’re thrilled that you’ve chosen to visit the
City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. This map of
our Gayborhood is a great starting point to explore a truly
amazing city and gives detailed information about gayfriendly restaurants, stores, hotels, attractions and more.
Start your exploration at the William Way LGBT Community
Center, 1315 Spruce St., where you can find more information
about all this gay-friendly city has to offer.
Welcome to Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA MAGAZINE’S
Go to visitphilly.com/gay or call 215-840-2039 for more
suggested places to visit.
The City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Gay Tourism
Caucus erected 72 rainbow signs demarcating the 9
square blocks of the Gayborhood — from Chestnut
Street to Lombard, from 11th Street to Broad. Look for
these signs and you’ll know you are in the heart of the
city’s gay community!
Look to the Rainbow