Bob & Barbara's

(215) 545-4511

1509 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146 39.944 -75.1675

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Neighborhoods: Center City, Rittenhouse Square

What People Are Saying About Bob & Barbara's

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The Scene – In the afternoon, this weathered spot is filled with older regulars drinking until their faces touch the bar's cracked, red vinyl padding. At night, it becomes a hub of multiculturalism with the same daytime folks rubbing shoulders with drag queens, lawyers and students. Nate Wiley and the Crowd Pleasers perform three nights a week. Thursdays feature the city's longest-running drag show, while the rest of the week is rounded out by singer-songwriters, bands and DJs.

3 Star Rating: Average

11/19/08

Good things

by mattgay at Citysearch

It's dirty and gross and everyone is grumpy but that's what i love about it !!! I am a regular at the bar since I live nearby. See you Thursday nights

  • Pros: dive bar
  • Cons: dive bar
2 Star Rating: Below Average

10/09/08

No Drag Show.... Boooo

by PhillyPhile at Citysearch

I really enjoyed the Thursday night drag show this place had. It used to attract all kinds. But they stopped running int a few weeks ago.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/09/06

bingo on wednesday

by kimmiefels at Citysearch

go there for bingo on wednesday... it's only $3 to play all night and it's a good time. if you're looking for an inexpensive place to go... go here.

they have a pbr/jim beam special... a shot and a beer for only $3. you can't beat that.

The Details on Bob & Barbara's

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Bob and Barbara's is known for its nightly drink special--$3 gets you a can of Pabst and a shot of Jim Beam. Mixologist Frank "All Beef" Galoardi also makes cocktails guaranteed to get your night off the ground.

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Gay & Lesbian Bars, Nightclubs, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Clubs, Whiskey Bars, Taverns, Dive Bars

Payment Methods:

Cash

Bar & Club Type of Music:

Alternative Rock, Rock & Pop

Bar & Club Special Features:

21 & Over, Live Music, Smoking Permitted

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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