Bob & Barbara's Bars & Clubs in Philadelphia – GayOut Guide
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Bob & Barbara's

Google (622) 4.6
Tripadvisor (21) 4.5
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Visitors praise Bob & Barbara's for its cheap drinks, especially PBR specials, fun music like jazz and 80s-90s hits, and a unique, dive bar atmosphere. Some found the drinks to be strong and the service not overly friendly, though still efficient.

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Address
1509 South St, South Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Phone
+1 215-545-4511
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Website
www.bobandbarbaras.com
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Price Range
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About this place Bob & Barbara's

Bob & Barbara's sits at 1509 South Street, just west of Broad, functioning as a mainstream dive bar rather than a dedicated gay spot. It’s gay-friendly, sure, but the room is a real mix: regulars, students, and anyone else hunting for cheap drinks. The house special is a can of PBR with a shot of whiskey. Neon beer signs and wood panelling fill the space, usually accompanied by live jazz. The Thursday drag show has been running for years, making it one of the longest-standing in Philadelphia. It draws a large LGBTQ+ crowd, with performances scheduled through December 2026. Google says it’s open daily from 16:00 to 02:00. If you want to head to the Gayborhood, it’s roughly a 15-minute walk north-east.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 16:00-02:00
Tuesday 16:00-02:00
Wednesday 16:00-02:00
Thursday 16:00-02:00
Friday 16:00-02:00
Saturday 16:00-02:00
Sunday 16:00-02:00

Features

Dive bar Pub Dive bar Gay-friendly (straight venue) Live music Drag shows

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4.6
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622 reviews

Based on 622 Google reviews.

Ethan Babin
Ethan Babin Jun 2026
★★★★★
Sean Kelly
Sean Kelly May 2026
★★★★★

Cool spot to stop in for a cheap PBR and shot deal! Depending on what night you stop in, there may be a jazz band blowing the doors off the place and cool vibes. For food, hit up the window next door for some good hot dogs!

Kate Deuschle
Kate Deuschle May 2026
★★★★★
Jenny D (JustJennyD)
Jenny D (JustJennyD) May 2026
★★★★★

Always something going on — live bands, performances, and great bartenders. Real South Philly neighborhood vibes.

Hannah Semmes
Hannah Semmes May 2026
★★★★★
Grace
Grace May 2026
★★★★★

Such a fun dive bar! Super cheap pabst blue ribbon and adorable pabst decor

a t
a t Apr 2026
★★★★★

I came over to check out the jazz. The group was pretty decent. Hammond B3, Acoustic guitar and drums.

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Last updated on 6 November 2026

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