Woody's is Philadelphia's anchor gay bar, open since 1980 on 13th Street in the Gayborhood (Midtown Village). The building spans two floors with five distinct rooms: a ground-floor pub bar with 30-plus beers on tap, a main upstairs dance floor, and three themed lounges — The Suite (Hollywood glam), Rosewood (Art Deco cocktails), and Glöbar (dance party room). Historically significant as the first gay bar in the area to have visible street-facing windows, it draws a predominantly LGBTQ+ crowd ranging from regulars who've been coming for decades to tourists who put it on the itinerary.
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 5 PM to 2 AM. Weeknights are lower-key — expect pop/Rihanna-remix DJs and Monday karaoke with drink specials. Weekends the upstairs dance floor fills up with EDM, hip-hop, and pop remixes across multiple rooms. Pre-10 PM the pub side serves light bites. Price feel is mid-range bar pricing, nothing premium.
Woody’s has a relaxed dress code, so you can wear whatever makes you feel good. From sneakers and sweatpants to boots and casual clothes, all styles are welcome. This laid-back dress policy helps create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, where you don’t have to worry about dressing up too much to fit in
To get into Woody’s, you must be at least 21 years old. You’ll need to bring a valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID, to prove your age.
Woody’s does not have bottle service available, so you won’t be able to reserve VIP tables or order full bottles with mixers. Instead, the focus is on a casual and fun atmosphere where guests enjoy drinks from the bar, dance to the music, and hang out in different parts of the club. It’s an easygoing space where everyone can have a good time without needing luxury extras.
Enquire about a tableWoody’s has a relaxed dress code, so you can wear whatever makes you feel good. From sneakers and sweatpants to boots and casual clothes, all styles are welcome.
To get into Woody’s, you must be at least 21 years old. You’ll need to bring a valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID, to prove your age.
Cover at Woody's is typically $5. It can vary by night and event.
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