(215) 545-0900
243 S CAMAC St
Philadelphia,
PA
19107
39.9472
-75.1615
Neighborhoods: Center City, Washington Square West
What People Are Saying About Tavern on Camac
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Tucked away on quiet Camac Street is one of the city's oldest gay bars. With the piano manned every evening of the week, the Tavern always offers plenty of show tunes, cocktails, merry conversation and gay banter. On Friday and Saturday nights, a crowd of men sings along with the pianist and an occasional amateur chanteuse. For those not in the mood for Broadway sing-alongs, a second-floor bar offers alternative entertainment.
12/22/08
Not in the Holiday Spirits
by citysippin808
Visited this bar during the thanksgiving holiday and after being highly recommended, decided to check it out. Having a little buzz already I thought my friends and I could go dancing at Tavern. The dance floor was empty to our surprise but we were resolute to have fun anyway. One of my friends stands on the platform that people usually dance on and is chastised by the bartender. We stayed about another five minutes and decided to go, I was very disapointed but plan to go back.
- Pros: Location
- Cons: Didn't get a good vibe from the staff.
09/21/08
Nice Place but watch out for the short guy in a baseball cap who rides around in a rented LIMO
by Gerald333
I like Tavern. I like the piano bar. Friendly, cozy and crowded. Not too many
lower degenerate types like the short older guy in a baseball cap
who rides around in a rented LIMO or something, and brings his
druggie hustler and straight boy toys to the bars.
07/29/07
Tavern on Camac (or
by egillcvi
TOC has been in existence *forever* but has in recent years become Philly gay nightlife's new "place to be." This place has a little something for everyone. Downstairs is a piano bar where everyone, young and old, really gets into the act. Upstairs is a bar with a nice-sized dance floor. I'm not quite sure why this is but the hottest guys gather at TOC. Sure, there are cute boys at the other places too...but TOC seems to attract the creme de la creme. (Strictly a physical judgment there: I'm not vouching for their personalities!) It can get a little crowded but you can trust me on this one: Unless your mom or a bitter ex-boyfriend shows up, you *will* have a good time.
- Pros: Hot guys, great atmosphere, attracts lots of different "types"
- Cons: Gets a little crowded
The Details on Tavern on Camac
Know Before You Go:
The Tavern regular is typically older and more sophisticated than your average gay joe in Center City, as evidenced by the equal number of martini glasses and beer bottles on the bar.
Category:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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