Woody's
A multitude of rooms caters to the different moods of Woody's patrons. Get drinks and people-watch in the main bar, have a cozy conversation in the pub room, or get a latte in the Coffee bar. Make your way upstairs to the video bar, then move to the dance floor to get your groove on.
- 20+
- 30+
- dancing
- video
- happy hour
- karaoke
- mixed LGBTQ+
- cocktail lounge
- pub
- $$
- live entertainment
- casual
- good for groups
- travelers
- nightclub
- locals
- lively
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Disappointed
My partner and I were disappointed the last few times we went to Woody's. The first time, I was taking photos with a small phone camera where it was generally dark and the only light was from the strobes and such used for dancing. I was taken outside and accused of this, and nothing else, but I had to leave the bar. Another time , much more recently, I came into the bar, ordered a drink and was discouraged by a bouncer. I left then also. Woody's doesn't always come off as friendly, especially when you are kicked out for nothing. My partner feels that he was treated rudely many times. He came there many times to escape the neighborhood he lived in at the time. If they clean up their act I'll fill in the middle star. But for now, with the weather being cold, we prefer somewhere warm to go to.
The service was incredibly rude. Questioned my ID because I am from out of state on military orders. Guy with the ponytail had a particularly bad attitude. Won't be going back.
Upstairs
Definitely worth paying for the upstairs part--not a huge dancer but such a fun place and great dancefloor. Loved it so much that we went back the second night! Good crowd and so much less pretentious than NYC!
Awesome hang-out for the Madonna 2008 After-party!
This was the 1st dance bar that my buddy & I went to after seeing Madonna's "Sticky & Sweet Tour" at Wachovia Center. The place was PACKED, down & upstairs!!! And we saw SEVERAL concert-goers, esp. the one guy with the rainbow-studded t-shirt with Madonna's name on it. The next day, we had lunch at Woody's & what a different setting from the bar crowd!! The food was awesome, & drinks were strong. I definitely have to come back soon. --XOXO
The Last of the Philadelphia Gay Scene
Philadelphia a city known for spearheading independence has lost it's flavorful gay pride allure. In the days of Smarts, The Nile, Stars, and Woody's, the latter was the only one to survive on Philadelphia's gay 13th Street. The strip has been taken over by restaurants and bars that aren't gay owned and turned this once gay filled area straight for the most part. Woody's though is still there standing strong with a complete makeover and food menu that is excellent. The 18 and over Wednesday situation is great to introduce younger gay men to the club scene. I highly recommend this place if you visit Philadelphia.
