All Visitor Reviews for Woody's (30 reviews)

This was my first time going to Woodys and I walked in on a Friday night and went to the first bar I saw and ordered a drink. There weren't any available bar stools to sit at but there seemed to be a more comfortable place to stand at the end of the bar. The bartender finished my drink and saw I had moved and made me walk back to where I ordered the drink before he would give it to me!!! Other than that I had an okay time.

The decor is nice but it stops there. The night experience was negative...bartenders with attitude. The crowd not welcoming to people of color. Will not return.

this is where the life of judgement is at. this is such a great place to enjoy quality dj service, good sized drinks and men who are trying for the secret hollywood look and the ones that are trying to hepl themselves with thier common interest on sharing a man on man life together. this is a true excellent atmosphere with quality and true people here to help your life of good times during hard weeks of making the money

We went there twice in May. First time for happy hour and very few people there. The next day we went for lunch and we were the ONLY people there! That tells you something! Bartenders were not that friendly and they need to have the smokers stand back from the front door so that people won't choke as they enter the building. We won't return. Way too many other bars that are much nicer in the area.

i like the place great music

Went there on a Wednesday night. Arrived about 10:30 and the place was busy with a mixed range of ages and backgrounds including college students. Quite a lot of people there alone.

Traveled to Philly for their Pridefest 09. Not impressed with this establishment at all. First have to walk through the maze of smokers to enter. Doorman okay...went to orders drinks and the bartenders ignored my best friend and I on both floors. Money in hand so as to indicate we wanted drinks. These guys bypassed us at least two times. Would not give the a third chance. Left the place never to return. Went to 12th Street Command and although not a Woody's crowd we had a wonder experience. Open, Airy and the bartenders are just that great in every respect. Woody's has lost a good client in me. I will never return to this establishment. Just so you know I am 35, 5'9", 176lb, blk, brn, muscular build, educated and well travelled.

I've heard nothing but good things from friends about Woody's, however when I went there it was quiet. I quickly walked in, around, and right back out. The plus I would have to say was that there was no cover, and like it's neighbor Sisters it has multiple floors. I must revisit sometime soon.

I stopped there with a couple of friends back a few years ago! I found it interesting and quite friendly! Some super looking guys and great bar service! Then we took a walk to the Farmer's Market....lots of variety of things to buy there! Too bad it was raining the day or we would have walked to more places....but I did get to see n taouch the Liberty Bell!

Had no intentions on eating there but a sign caught our eye and we stepped in on a rainy afternoon. It was by far the best food we had in the 4 days in town! We split the Ceasar salad and the moment it hit my mouth I knew we were in for a treat. The macaroni and cheese with the u pick 'em add ins was to die for. We had it with ground beef, onions and green peppers! I WANT THIS RECIPE! Not sure what the night is like, but it was lined up down the street each night when we walked by. Definitely a great place to grace a delicious meal.

I went there for New Years Eve and it was bad. Way too many people and the dance floor was way too packed. You were not dancing you were getting pushed around. The only 2 going thing was the 2 guys at the bar down stairs befor they open the up stairs. One was Matt I wish I could rember the other one he hot too. So I might try it again but not too sure.

We have not been to Philly in ages and wanted to take our friend to his first gay bar. So why not the Best bar in Philly? What the hell happened to you?! It was scary to say the least. We thought you as the best gay bar but instead were horribly disappointed. You better fix it up or you might as well close it. Was like going to a funeral.

I aways hung out at Woody's before I relocated. Just visited this past weekend and I was very sick with my Woody's experience. The bar really needs Bill to buy it back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This place was dirty, overcrowded and smelled horrible, but it was so fun! The bartenders were okay, the whole only cash thing.....kinda sketchy...i mean what are you doing...laundering money? The bartenders were really nice, and so were most of the employees.

this place has both nice people and staff i like it keep up the good work guys :)

Like T.O.C., Woody's is like two places in one. the main bar upstairs and down is a busy, but casual bar and hangout. Pull up a stool and have a beer, talk with friends. Then, if you are so inclined, pay a cover to go into their large dance floor area. The crowd and the place is much more vibrant and fun. The music on the Friday I went was so, so and the crowd breaking out into line dancing was a little bit of a throwback though. I'd stop in again to give it a try on my next trip, but I wouldn't go out of my way unless there's a special event going on.

This seems to be the place in Philly. Gets VERY crowded. Waits for drinks can be long.. but hey. Handsome crowd. Had a good time but didnt stay long

Woody's a great place with a great staff and good food.....if you have a bad time well maybe it is you! Lunch is great with an older group and a funny, attentive bartender!

Aside from play rather old videos and charging $5 to go upstairs to see straight guys in the speedo's, there were times when the straight women out numbered the gay men. Total Turn Off! Update the music, update the video screens and enough with the bridal parties.

Woody's is without doubt Philadelphia's finest "Gay Bar." It's both Friendly and Hot. The drinks are good, the bartenders are hot, the music rocks, and the company it keeps (i.e., the people who frequent it) is so varied, so very fine, and so very safe yet delicious. If you like to talk, drink, dance, and hook-up, this is the place for you. Locals love it....if you are an "out-of-towner," you can't afford to miss it.

"Where everybody knows your name..." Go there a few times and you will know what I mean. the drinks are cold and the hearts are warm. Everybody is out to have a good time and they go about it in a friendly and respectful way. There is something going on almost every night. Monday's is Karaoke with Sallotta Tee, and everyone wants to sing. From a Soprano singing Broadway tunes to even a Tony Soprano Singing Sinatra you will find it all. Oh, and did I mention Mr. Gay Philadelphia is the DJ that night. Wednesday is Teen night and the staff is very careful with their customers that night. This event is on the 2nd floor and no liquor is served at all up there. The teens entering go through 3 different checkpoints, nothing is carried in without being checked. this of course is all to ensure that their patrons have a good and safe time. Thursday is Latino night. they even have a country line dancing night on Friday. Then comes the weekend and I have three words for that. PARTY, PARTY, PARTY! Don't miss out on the fun. "And they're always glad you came. You wanna be where you can go and everybody's all the same. You wanna go where everybody knows your name."

Packed n interesting

Don't waste a bit of your time at this place. It was mediocre before the new owners took over, and now, it's just God awful. The redecorated upstairs now looks like it was designed for the "stereotypical gay club" by straight people with no taste. The drinks are very overpriced and much smaller now that the new owners have taken over. So you are now paying more for less. The music is terrible, the atmosphere is less than desirable, and the clientele is becoming more and more snotty and stuck up.

Even on weeknights this place is jumping with [mostly] wall to wall men of all ages. The guys are all types; something to appeal to everyone. Friendly crowd, too. Only time I didn't feel the love was on the second floor where there's a lounge in the far back that has door men or guards posted to keep people out with various weird excuses. Don't know what's up with that but the rest of the bar -- and it's a big one with several rooms -- was plenty of fun. The most crowded of the gay spots I hit in Philly.

New owners have taken over Woody's and have just destroyed the place. The "re-design" of the upstairs is just horrific, all blood red with padded cells like you're in an assylum, which you will be ready to commit yourself to after you hear the music. It's all hip-hop music now, the slowest beats, just awful, I feel they've sucked the energy and spirit out of the place. Such a shame.

I had a few good times there when I lived up that way. It's nice but it's another gay bar. All bars seem to be the same now days. Are we not gay and suppost to be the most creative people? If so, why are all our bars typical?

but don't expect many changes. Woody's will still be the center of the Gayborhood. Karaoke on Mondays is surprisingly amusing...cute boys who can't really sing can be very entertaining. Some of us feel kinda old there pretty quickly. It's still good fun.

Friendly staff. Good music/videos except when that had that frigging "American Idol" show on all of the screens. Second floor dancing and internet cafe (free). Drinks, like most gay establishments, are over priced. Lots of hot younger people (more guys) go upstairs (after 9PM). Good food for lunch or dinner. First floor has 2 bars--mostly older guys.

This is the most important club in town according to some, mostly online people who have a minimal life. The club, however, is decent. During the midweek, it is mostly local "scene queens" in the know -- sort of like an Everyman's Cognoscenti. If you don't strike up a chat or meet someone quickly, you should move on. It will only go downhill from there during the week at least.

It's a shame Philly is such an early night. All the clubs close at 2!! Woody's is the place where everyone ends up.. It's fun enough and they play decent music. They also have a few different rooms if you get bored..