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    Stir

    4.0 (128 reviews)
    ModerateGay Bars, Lounges
    Open 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual

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    Sean W.

    Always friendly service and STRONG drinks! Conveniently located next Rittenhouse Square.

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    David C.

    Stir is a great little hole in the wall located in downtown Philadelphia. Very unassuming, located in an ally this makes me think of what older queer spaces where like. A small hole in the wall that was and is a safe space for those of us that needed it. Stir is not a large space, the first room has a bar located in the center with seating all around. A very short ramp to the backroom has gender neutral washrooms, some more seating and a back bar. The night I was there, it appears to be a chill space to have an intimate conversation with a friend or stranger.

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    Brooklyn B.

    I came on a Friday night...relatively empty..had 2 drinks.. it's a decent upgraded hole in the wall... love the aesthetic, and the entrance right off of Alley, but I got interesting vibes from the bartender(pictured). Can't call it, maybe he was having a rough night. It was a security guard that was very welcoming, talkative and super cool ! I will definitely come back and try it again, but I would like to see the bartender that seems a little more friendly.

    Tamika B.

    Stir Lounge is a pretty cool lesbian-owned, gay-friendly bar that's super welcoming. I went twice, and my experience was very pleasant. Stacey, the owner, is nice, friendly, and very accommodating. All the bartenders and the coatcheck young lady were all kind as well as helpful too. At the moment, Stir offers Happy Hour every day between 5p-7p with $1 off drinks. Even though they do not currently offer any food, the drinks are good, affordable and have a decent amount of alcohol. I had a few cosmopolitans. The bar is clean and has a really nice vibe if you go solo or with a group of people!

    Nicolette P.

    We came here for a drink on Sunday night after I read other reviews. We were the only ones in the bar, and the bartender was very sweet and helpful. I just had a white claw but the atmosphere was great.

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    MandA R.

    This place has potential to be a lot of fun on the right night. Semi hidden down a short alley you walk into the square bar area with fun 80s, 90s, and 2000s music playing. The husband and I both had citywides and enjoyed watching the weird but entertaining and captivating (I couldn't look away) slow motion videos on TV. The bartender was great and told us many of those videos were made by other bartenders. He was very friendly and we felt at ease here. A huge but empty dancefloor in the back was waiting for crowds. The crowd didn't show on this night (we were there at 10pm) so we were one and done, but hope to return to this fun spot in the future. We were on a self directed bar hop around the neighborhood and wanted to hit a few more places, or we would have stayed longer to chat and be transfixed by the bar videos.

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    Kind of hidden, found it by accident but glad I did. Great little hideaway! Drinks were good and reasonable too. Cool little atmosphere.

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    11 years ago

    If you haven't been in to see Will (Tues, Thurs, Sun) you're missing out. Fair on the drinks - unfair on the flirt. ;-)

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    Finally, an LGBT place that's in Center City but away from the Gayborhood.

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    My girlfriend wanted to come here to watch the sunset for her birthday, and it turned out to be a…read moregreat choice. Since it was the weekend, we had to wait in the lobby downstairs for about 15-20 minutes. Luckily, we made it up just in time to catch the sunset and take some amazing photos. We were also fortunate enough to find seats at the bar, but if you want guaranteed seating, it's definitely better to make a reservation in the main seating area. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Food - 5/5 Parking - Valet / Nearby Parking Atmosphere - The view is absolutely the star of the show. Watching the sunset over the city from this height creates an unforgettable experience, especially for a special occasion. The space itself feels upscale and lively without being overwhelming. Service - The service was excellent. Our bartender, Michael, made sure we were well taken care of throughout our visit. He was attentive, friendly, and added to the overall experience. My girlfriend especially appreciated the complimentary olives, which was a nice touch. What We Ordered - Old Fashioned (Very well balanced and smooth) Cucumber Martini (Refreshing and perfectly crafted) Final Thoughts - This was the perfect spot to celebrate a birthday. Between the stunning views, great drinks, and attentive service, it made for a memorable evening. I would definitely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a great lounge experience in Philadelphia.

    Extraordinary view. Sat for a cocktail before brunch and it was very good overall including the bar…read moreservice. Food was underwhelming, not bad but nothing worth ordering again. Selections: Oysters- very good, fresh and solid accompaniments. Steak tartare - good, fresh but lacked seasoning. Omelette - subpar - expected more of a french style and it also lacked seasoning. They forgot to add the creme fraiche. The caviar was good. French Toast w/fois gras - average - fois gras very under-seasoned and lacked a good sear. French toast was good.

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