Tavern on Camac Bars & Clubs in Philadelphia – GayOut Guide
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Tavern on Camac

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Google (296) 4.0
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Address
243 S Camac St, Gayborhood, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Phone
+1 215-545-0900
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Website
tavernoncamac.com
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Price Range
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About this place Tavern on Camac

Tavern on Camac occupies a special place in Philadelphia's Gayborhood: a piano bar and dinner restaurant on Camac Street, the narrow historic alley that runs parallel to 13th Street and has been known as the Little Street of Clubs since the early 20th century. The intimate scale of Camac Street — it is barely wide enough for two people to pass — gives venues here a character entirely different from the larger bars on Broad 13th Street. Tavern on Camac is a piano bar in the traditional sense: a musician at the keys, an audience that knows the songs, and an atmosphere of shared pleasure in well-made music. The dinner service is an extension of the same sensibility — comfortable, unhurried, and oriented toward conversation. The venue has been a fixture of the Gayborhood for years and draws a crowd that skews older than the nightclub circuit — professionals, couples celebrating anniversaries, visitors looking for a night that is about music and good food rather than dancing. Camac Street itself is worth walking regardless of whether you stop in: the row of small venues along this block, the overhead string lights, and the sense of a hidden passage in the urban grid make it one of Philadelphia's most distinctive gay spaces.

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Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 17:00-02:00
Thursday 17:00-02:00
Friday 17:00-02:00
Saturday 17:00-02:00
Sunday 12:00-21:00

Features

LGBTQ+ Ages 41-50 Ages 51+ Live music Food served Piano Bar Safe space

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Chad Hrdina
Chad Hrdina Jun 2026

The food was flavorful and inventive. The drinks were excellent and interesting. The service was top notch- Patrick was very attentive and thoughtful.

Curt Molway
Curt Molway May 2026
Leo Liu
Leo Liu May 2026

Kind of diabolical because I saw a rat in the downstairs restaurant towards the end of dinner. I got up immediately to tell our waiter that there is a rodent in the establishment. I was just told by this waiter - “I know”. Nothing else, no explanations, no actions, just “I know” and then he walked away. So be warned others who dine downstairs that there is most certainly a rodent problem!! I really do like their drinks, that’s why I keep coming back to the restaurant downstairs. But the last 2 times, it was taking forever for food and drinks to come out. I had to order a second drink when the first drink comes out then wait maybe 15-20 mins after I’m done with my drink for my second drink to come out.

Erica V
Erica V May 2026
Kristina Pronina
Kristina Pronina May 2026

One of the worst and most unsafe bars I’ve ever been to. My female friend tried to use their gender-neutral bathroom and was assaulted by a man inside. When another friend stepped in to help her get out safely, he was called a “fag” and punched for absolutely no reason. The security staff stood around doing almost nothing and didn’t even stop the attacker while we were calling 911. Completely unacceptable behavior from both the customer and the staff. If you care about your safety, stay far away from this place!

Colin Barch
Colin Barch May 2026

Valerie has been one of my favorite bartenders in Gayborhood for the past year! She has brought me back time and time again. Tavern is soooo back!!!!!

Scott Taylor
Scott Taylor Apr 2026

Place was very fun with exceptionally friendly staff.

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Last updated on 3 August 2026

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