I have not been inside Woody's in many years, so this is more about the foot traffic between them and Voyeur a block away. The places are owned by the same people but in no way is Woody's gay (other than the flags outside mentioned by patrons) and this leads to young straight men strolling from one venue to the other, screaming/hollering, blasting music and just generally acting like there is a giant frat party on 13th Street from 1:00 AM until 4:30-5:00 AM (seriously!). For those of us living nearby, kiss your nights good-bye at least four days a week. What awful neighbors... and they really should stop saying they are a part of the gayborhood. Nope... read more

There is no better place to be on a Friday night in June during pride month in the city of Philadelphia. This is the happening location to meet friends and to maximize the value of each and every moment that God gives us. Come on out and enjoy. You will not regret the experience you have and stay with you and motivate you to enjoy life to its fullest read more

Woody's - Upstairs bar - Dance Clubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The chubby bald bouncer seriously needs a lesson in not only manners, but bodily hygiene. He seriously smells like he needs to properly wipe his ass. It's a major issue. read more

Unfortunately I need to give my beloved Woody's a 1 star review to warn everyone about coming here, because it's not the safe space it used to be. I came here last night and a member in my party was drugged, and we ended up in the emergency room. This place is no longer safe (as sad as I am to say it). I unfortunately will not be able to return. If you choose to go, please be very careful. read more

Yikes for someone visiting from another city what a bad first impression. Rude doormen and you want a waiver signed before you enter.... Wish I could have seen what made that necessary. Been to clubs all over this country and that is literally the first time I've been asked to sign a waiver prior to entering. Unfortunate that it sounds like they have had some bad actors that make that necessary. Oh well, there are lots of other great bars here in Philly. read more

i had fun but making us sign a waiver on the way in was kind of weird. it's giving haunted house. ALSO, i will say i think they took the safety concerns seriously because all of our drinks had lids. it also made it more fun to dance. read more

This was the final stop when exploring Philly with my friends, and I have to confess that was amazing. The vibe, the different types of music and the people makes you have a unique experience at Woody's. Can't wait to come back to Philadelphia and have another fun night in here! read more

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$24 pre-tip for a vodka redbull. This isn't a luxe cocktail lounge in Paris - what gives with these prices? Hard pass and a never again.

Shortly after I posted this review-maybe a week or more-someone named "Michael" with no last name, no friends, no contact information and no title given messaged me and asked what date and time my friend and I were at Woody's. I told him. He responded to say he would "look into" who was working that night. Big whoop. Do I care? Did I believe him? Not one whit. Some no name person who can't even say what capacity he is in is not about to single handedly turn homophobic Woody's back into a safe, enjoyable, affordable bar/night club. I stand by my stance of never giving Woody's any of my money or business and I will continue to spread the word that this is an UNSAFE space for everyone-gay, bi, ace, non-binary, transgender or hetero. AVOID!!!! read more

Not the same as it used to be. Empty. Humid. Expensive. And only gay in flags on the walls not patrons. Messaged a friend becuase i thought it was weird i had to sign something to Come Inside. He immediately texted back. Get out of there. They are anti gay now. People get drugged. Leave now. No woodys! No voyer! We immediately left. 30 dollars in covers lost for a 20 min disappointment. read more

Overpriced drinks, not gay in anyway except the flags hanging outside. Standard mixed drink with well/call $15.00+ Are you kidding? This isn't NY or LA but their prices are higher than there. read more

This place is so fun! Woody's always brings the unpretentious party. Better yet is that the street it's located on is closed to vehicle traffic so the party just pours outside. I was recently here for Halloween and I wouldn't have wanted to spend it anywhere else lol. The best thing about any bar in my opinion is the people. It's just cool here. Woodys does have an upstairs and I believe they charge a $10 cover. They're also connected to Globar, which I've never been to. As of recent I believe they've removed most of the bar seating - perhaps due to covid. Once you leave you find yourself in a good neighborhood. The PATCO station is nearby if you plan on heading to Jersey. Across the street from Woody's is a pizza shop. And just a few stores down from Woody's is some of the best fried chicken in the city: Wishbone. read more

Woody's - Halloween 2021! - Dance Clubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Expensive cover and expensive drinks that are not as strong as most gay bars. I honestly love that its one of the few clubs that actually do have dancing and good music. Sadly, its not really a gay bar anymore. Its now an expensive tourist spot that isn't worth the cover for local gays. read more

The fog machines on the dance floor are so loud that majority of the people plugged their ears when they went off. Even with earplugs it hurt my ears. I tried to request that they not be used and the man told me it's the way it is and it's within the legal sound limit. He would not allow me to speak to the Dj's. Even if something is legal doesn't mean it's safe. They didn't care. read more

My husband, our friend and I arrived just before 8:30pm today. The sun was still out. We opened the door and our greeting was some guy approaching aggressively while motioning for us to go outside. The interior was dark and practically empty and we were already several steps inside when he marched from someplace in the back to stop us from entering. Once outside he insisted we step back to the beginning of the stanchions that were arranged outside on the public sidewalk. There was no one in line. No one waiting to enter but he needed us to walk back before looking at us angrily and asking to see ID. There was nothing welcoming about the experience, in fact, it felt threatening. WE DECIDED TO LEAVE INSTEAD and walked around the corner to Franky Bradley's. Were we walked inside sat at the bar and took seats at the bar. read more

First off the drinks I think we're way overpriced the last time I've been there . 15 dollars for a vodka coke ( even with their cheapest vodka ) and it wasn't even that strong. They also seem to have got rid of their food menu which was very disappointing. The dancefloor cover for the upstairs portion was unavoidable and was 20 dollars . I did have fun , tho the floor was sticky and was not clean. I understand it's a club and drinks can spill , but this was right when the floor opened. Crowd was great and sociable . Bouncer was also awesome and let me in without a problem . I guess I'm coming here only for special occasions or when I have the money. read more

Woody's - Dance Clubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

THIS ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT SAFE FOR ANYONE. Back once again to remind everyone not to go here. It is not safe! I know countless people who have been roofied here. Tried to contact Woody's got no response every time. My friend nearly wound up in the hospital after having one drink here. Bartenders were very suspicious. There were predatory men around me and my friends the whole night. It is interesting how the owner never responds to negative reviews either. This place needs to be investigated by the police and shut down for good. read more

Look the fact is Woody's is a good time. The gays have done it again, no surprise there. There are four different areas to the club, and all of them have a different vibe. Downstairs there is the main bar area, which looks like where the bar fight scene took place in the Sonic the Hedgehog film (Great movie by the way. You don't need to know a lot of Sonic lore to get into it, but obviously that would help a lot). Good place to talk to the gays and drink while listening to music. Next to that is a well lit dance room that feels very swank and happening; Rouge the Bat would definitely be most comfortable here. Upstairs is where the real magic happens imho. There's two more bars with dance floors. The main one is large and has a wall of flashing multi-colored lights. It gives off the same vibe as Casino Park in the original Sonic the Hedgehog game. It's fun but there are a lot of sweaty gays there because it's very hot. That's why my favorite area is the other upstairs bar, which seems to be where the entirety of the world's air conditioning is focused. Seems like a scheme that Dr. Robotnik would cook up. Loses a star because apparently people get drugged here a bunch. read more

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The bouncer said Id need to sign a contract on a phone to enter, but refused to let me read or even skim the contract "because there was a line". Spent more time arguing about it than it would have taken for me to look it over. Shady business. read more

Got sexually harassed by female security. She thought it was ok after I told her I had shooters in my bra to go in my bra and touch me. She did not ask me to remove them or throw them away as I would have done. Also security scans your ID makes you sign a contract but refuses to let you read it. This alone should be enough for a class action. Security needs to be retrained! Sexual harassment is never ok! read more

Theo block party's are disgraceful. They have no respect for their nighbors what so ever. I would understand if it was a type of event that was bringing people into town to support other businesses as well but it's the opposite. People are selling alcohol out of wagons on the corner and a bunch of freeloaders come with their own drinks and stand on the stairs of neighboring properties not allowing people to come in or out. There was also many fights that occurred at the most recent one, tons of litter all over the street, and LOUD music throughout the whole Sunday.... Imagine having to work night shift at the hospital, not being able to sleep, and then having patients come in from this event. read more

Love the people! Woody's is a great place for gay and lesbians to visit and be treated by Woody's staff with kindness and grace. The bartenders are awesome. Been going to Woody's over 30 years. Great place! read more

Woody's - Gary - Jason - Dance Clubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Had a ball! Everyone appeared to be. There was a line outside however it moved quickly. Once inside you paid the cover charge and they gave you a wristband. We then went to the bar and the bartender was polite and made good drinks. There was music videos playing on the TVs which I liked . I would definitely come back. read more

Here I am, yet again. My friend bribed me to come! Lol, but I'm glad I did. We decided to sit upstairs and enjoyed a free Drag Queen show. The Drag Queen had excellent energy, comedy, and great dance moves! It was very fun to watch and dance to the music with her. The hostess decided to seat us in the "VIP" section, which was nice because it gave us a comfy couch and two stools. The downstairs and upstairs menu are completely different for both food and drinks. The downstairs menu has a lot more to offer. I know I'm in a club, but it would have been nice to be able to hear our waiter without him having to take his mask off and get close to us. PS: They have a mini bar outside where you can go to get drinks. read more

I had such a great time a Woodys as young college guy learning about the gay world back in 2014 but this place has taken a horrible turn for the worst in recent years. Overpriced, rude staff, packed, and not even a majority LGTBQ+ crowd anymore. Went last night and probably the worst experience of my life. Don't waste your money read more

This place is huge , bars within bars and each room with its own vibe and atmosphere! I stayed in the main saloon and the music was great! Specialty drinks, competitive pricing and a really great dj! Loved how the music video to the songs played and with really cool transitions as well! Would definitely come back! read more

A $10 cover for a bar on a Thursday night? No thanks. Woody's has gotten a little big for its britches. First, the joint doesn't open until 7pm, ID is required and then, laughably, they expect customers to pony up a ten spot... when the Gayborhood is packed with fab fun destinations. You lose! read more

Came here during the outfest it was it was packed a bunch of people outside and inside on the bottom floor. Upstairs was plenty empty but when we there is an event down here expect this place to be lit. read more

Bad experience with the bouncers and kiosk desk. We arrived at around 930 with a group of 5 who all went into the bar after having our ID's checked at the front. My friend left for a few minutes to drop something off at her car after asking the bouncer if it was okay to leave and com back which he confirmed yes, it was fine. Then- when she tried to come back, they wanted to charge a cover fee because it was now 10:01 and would not let her in even though our whole party was already inside. It's dumb that he wouldn't have warned before she left and they were very rude! Dance floor and ambiance are nice but the drinks are waaayyy too expensive to be worth it. read more

Other than going there for having a great night, I go there to see Nadia! She is definitely the best bartender and makes sure you are having a good time. She is fast, aggressive and beautiful!! It is honestly so hot! If I could I'll go there everyday!! read more

Had all my stuff pickpocketed and I've heard of many people experiencing the same thing. It's so hot and sweaty and hard to breathe in there

Woody's is a fun time and located right in the city center area. The downstairs is spacious (90's rock music on the day we come), while the upstairs had two rooms (one was hip hop and the other was EDM). It's a gay bar but it's so big that it feels just like a big club with themed rooms. I believe there's a "chill bar" off the main floor but we didn't make time for it. No big deal. Just pay the $10 entry fee and dance your heart out! read more

3 kettle sodas cost 54 dollars. Drinks aren't strong. If that doesn't deter you idk what will. To me this place is a rip off. read more

Such a fun spot, especially to go dancing. Many people come here and don't realize there's an upstairs with a dance floor, lights and DJ. I love to come here on weekend nights with girlfriends to dance. Drinks can be a little pricy. I pay 12 for a cranberry vodka. My friend paid 22 for a double vodka sprite, but drink sizes are fair and they seem to use a lot of alcohol. The DJ plays a great mix of songs and takes requests. It does get crowded so if you want some space to dance, try to arrive early, like 8:30 or 9 so you have some time before crowds come. They don't always have a cover charge, but sometimes ($10). read more

Woody's - Dance Clubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I love Woody's & have been going for a while now, but my friend had her wallet stolen right out of her purse with her entire life in it! This continues to happen every weekend to different people at Woodys. Their wallets or phone get stolen. Make sure to keep track of your stuff and keep it close to you at all times if you're going to go. Be aware of your surroundings too. read more

I recently visited Woody's a few times, not in my official capacity with HHS but as a customer. I was so disappointed. The doormen were obnoxious, actually rude, and egos beyond imagination; they seated me, every time at a table that wobbled a lot, three different tables on three separate visits, each time tipping a minimum of $5 for the seating. Because of the pandemic, you had to be seated at tables, not at the bar, although they were right against the bar. Each time the table wobbled, spilling the expensive, overpriced cosmopolitans. Service was slow, and the server was friendly, never said his name, served drinks with no Bev naps and took forever to clean up spills caused from the wobbling table as he sat the drinks down. I moved my glasses and Powerbeats Pro to the bar I was right against to prevent them from being bathed in my drink spillage. Sure enough, on the last visit, they were gone. I second-guessed I left them in the car, glasses fog from masks and the power beats pro with over the ear clips are effected by the removal of your mask; however they are in my photos. I only had two drinks each visit, so I wasn't drunk, but both the $800.00 Nike prescription glasses and the $250.00 Powerbeats were gone when I left. I checked the car, and when they weren't there, I went back, and it was just after 11. I knocked, and I was told through a crack in the door to fill out an online form for lost and found, not being let in to get them. Still today, there is no sign of them, and I have heard nothing from them. The drink tasted good, but the environment and service made them not worth it. I still tipped the server well since they were there, and I always take care of service people, especially during a pandemic. I was required to order food, pandemic rule so I did, and it was only fair and served with no napkin. When leaving the third time, I told the doormen, next time, maybe you can seat me at a table that doesn't wobble, and the two of them looked at each other and made a face, not saying anything. I would have expected my tips would at least result in an apology. There is obviously no management here and no sense of responsibility. I travel a good bit, and in other cities, the LGBT establishments have more class than the others, definitely not here! The lack of having my glasses and Powerbeats returned, or at least hearing from them, is disappointing. There was a bartender behind the bar where I sat them, I was right next to the service bar, and the place was not busy, but to hear nothing from management, like we checked the video or anything, tells me stealing from the customer is not only that they don't care but its how they do business. read more

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Awful experience. For a gay bar it's not very welcoming or accepting when you're transgender I suppose.

I went to Woody's on 6/9/23 and will not be back. The woman at the door was extremely inappropriate/unprofessional and it's filled with straight people. My friends and I went through security and were told it'd be a $20 cover. I find this ridiculous coming from NYC where there are no/lesser covers. I turned around to leave and my friend paid for me. The woman at the door said I have a good friend and that I should "get a better job" since it's not that much money. Exact words. She then proceeded to grab me and say it takes a lot of money to run the bar. It makes me assume she's the owner. Once inside, it was filled with straight people spilling drinks, bumping into others, and making out. On the way out, I watched security throw women back into the bar because they still had drinks. The women shouldn't have had drinks, but security had no reason to be that forceful. read more

I used to come here all the time when I was younger... terrible bar idk why I kept coming back... I liked the crowd I guess, but the bar is terrible... I'd gotten kick out more than once for being "visibly drunk," even on days when I was not too drunk... they just won't let you back in if you leave and come back or will carry you out... but my thing, if I'm so drunk why can't y'all even call me a cab or Uber... one time my phone died and I couldn't even get an Uber... I had to hail down an expensive cab... very expensive cover especially on the weekends... I've also had my phone stolen here read more

Sadly, this is not a gay bar anymore, it's very heavily straight. Also very overpriced drinks but that's not my major concern, it's the fact that it's no longer a gay bar. read more