(215) 636-0228
101 N 20th St
(Arch Street)
Philadelphia,
PA
19103
39.9557
-75.1726
Neighborhoods: Logan Square, Center City
What People Are Saying About Bamboo Lounge
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Seems every time a nightspot appears it's across the street from a spate of more established late night haunts. This time a lone dive bar is transformed into a sleek den of social mixing and late night imbibing. Saturday nights bring dancing with DJ Diabolic mixing it up under the bamboo ceiling. Specialty drinks and sakes add to the Asian flare.
03/13/07
Worst Bar in Philly!
by barflier21
Don't know what some of these reviewers were on while writing good things about this place, but I should have taken some before spending my night at Bamboo. Could be one of the smallest bars in town, you figure if they are going to put a place off the beaten path they would find a larger room. The place is about 6 feet wide and 30 feet deep...no exaggeration. That was fun when I was younger and didn't mind getting my toes stepped on and being smash against a wall. Save your empty drinks, because you are going to need something to use to go to the bathroom.(There is ONE stall for both guys and girls to share...I hope the girls don't mind squatting in urine). One more thing, all of the girls that work there look like they came in second place in an Axe fight.
- Pros: ummm?
- Cons: small
02/18/07
An instant favorite
by mdem1
Found my way to Bamboo this weekend and had a great time...what I remember of it anyway. I thought the DJ was great and while the place was pretty crowded, the bartenders (Hot bartenders) did a hell of job taking care of everyone. The decor is really cool w/exposed brick walls, bamboo ceiling and dimly lit chandeliers. The crowd was young 20's-30's, goodlooking, friendly and there to have fun. I didnt make it back to the VIP area w/bottle service but think next time thats the place to be. It is definitely different from any place in Philly and i'll be back often.
- Pros: Great music, hot crowd
02/10/07
Great atmosphere, something different
by sarita28
If you are looking for a new spot to spend your Friday night, I would give Bamboo a shot. The music was mostly good except for a poor 80's montage in the middle of the night. The crowd is an interesting mix of 20-30 somethings professionals. The drinks are a bit pricey so make sure you drink every last drop, but it is worth a visit if you are tired of the same, tired rittenhouse and old city bars/crowds. Bottle service is available, but not required to get a table, which is a nice change from most local bars and lounges.
- Pros: Ambience, staff, new crowd
- Cons: Pricey
The Details on Bamboo Lounge
What to Drink:
Bamboo--not literally--but the house cocktail of light rum poured over fresh muddles limes, pineapples, lemons.
Know Before You Go:
When you enter what you think this bar is, bypass the ground floor piano bar and head on upstairs to the Bamboo Lounge proper.
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Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
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Smoking Permitted:
No
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