Bob and Barbara's Lounge

Dive bar with drag show · Philadelphia South Street

Retro dive bar on South Street, open since 1969. Known for Philadelphia’s longest-running weekly drag show on Thursdays and the ‘Citywide’, a beer plus whiskey shot for a small price.

• Drag on Thursdays
• Live jazz

Address

1509 South St
19146 Philadelphia

Crowd

Mixed: regulars, students, out-of-town visitors

Shows

Drag show every Thursday with two sets and a small cover, long hosted by Miss Lisa Lisa

Facilities

Cheap drinks, live jazz at the weekend, karaoke

Location

South Street, west of Broad Street

What makes Bob and Barbara’s Lounge special

Bob and Barbara’s isn’t a classic gay bar but a simple neighbourhood pub that has had drag on the programme every Thursday for decades. That’s why Visit Philadelphia lists it in its LGBTQ bar guide. The decor is old and unpretentious, and the drinks are cheap. On other nights the crowd is mostly straight.

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Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Visit Philadelphia (LGBTQ bars, updated 23 Jul 2026), Out x Out. Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.