U Bar

Was walking by from work on any normal Tuesday afternoon when I saw a sign for $2 Taco Tuesday, I was hungry and intrigued about this cheap yet enticing offer from this bar in the heart of the Gayborhood. I walked in, it was calm. A couple of customer here and there, the bartender (wish I knew his name) greeted me, asked me what I wanted, I told him my order. Few minutes later, received my 4 (eventually 5) $2 tacos composed of either chipotle chicken or beef on flour tortillas (sorry gluten free peeps 🥺) I will say as a half Mexican man I was surprised with how tasty the food was and the bartender was super nice and made sure my coke was refilled and I had enough lemons to shower my tacos. Overall especially on a Tuesday, definitely come here! Will do so also 🥳

Lovely atmosphere. Cool good looking crowd, early 30s and over mainly when I was there The staff are all adorable And the drinks flow nice and not crazy prices

I really liked it here ... walked in without knowing anyone and met a lot of nice guys and had a great time I drank and ate and laughed the entire evening evening. ... I was totally impressed with Sammy from the kitchen ... he came out and checked with me to make certain i did not have a food allergy to onions because I ordered nachos with no pickled onions. (he's awesome).

Really great private bathroom. You can #2 in peace here if you use the bathroom that has the picture of the shy couple on the front. The bar service was great too!

Building up the atmosphere for cater to the ethnic community I really appreciate that. The food is so delicious the timing can take longer if there's other orders orders before yours but you will definitely get it hot and fresh. This is the only place that I know that you can get a solid cocktail. Meaning by solid strong and not played over with we were too much for our money and this is the best place to go in the neighborhood

Awesome! We stopped here on the way home to New York from DC, and were super glad we did! The atmosphere was great, the bartender was super friendly and the people were so nice. Glad to say we made some new friends! Drinks were stiff, too. :]

A bunch of wonderful, beautiful, kind people here. Strong, tasty, drinks at a good price! Thank you U Bar staff and security for reuniting me with my lost phone/wallet right before my flight home. Philly continues to endear and amaze me ❤️❤️❤️ Sincerely, A very disorganized, but home safe, Californian 🤦☺️

Like this bar as it's good for talk and drink on ir first meet or casual meeting with friends or coworkers. I like this place as it's feasible to get there, amazing bartenders, they are friendly and good at suggesting nice drinks. They make drinks to make you drunk lol. Some drinks aren't their best but it also depends who is making it for you. I would not say all bartenders are great but most of them are amazing! The one in my pic is surely a great one lol!

This is the bar on the area to hit up for a casual happy hour or night during the weekend if you're looking for a diverse mix crowd that's actually pretty full. This might be the only bar that is consistently packed. The downside is def that there is not as much seating when the back room has special events occurring. The back patio is also very cute and opens up the space more. It's def sports bar vibes but also not. It has a front and back door so that makes exiting the bar very easy and you do not have to squeeze back through the front. They have food but I've never tried it. The bathroom is very standard generic. They def do decent drinks here on top of the usual beer and well drinks.

Even before moving to Philly and just visiting, I loved coming to U Bar and last night was no different. While not a huge amount of space, it leans into being a nice neighborhood bar style place. The bartenders are extremely friendly. Chatting with my husband and I while making drinks throughout the few hours we were there. Even the security guard said hi and gave us a quick fist bump. The drinks were nicely poured where they are strong but they still taste smooth.

I visited on a Saturday around 530pm. It was a full bar but I got immediate service. Had deviled eggs and it was a good appetizer. There were mostly LGBTQ males not women, but over all a great experience.

Way better than woodys....srs lol. DONT go to woodys the bouncer there was so rude and they steal ur shit. these people are so nice and friendly. First night in philly and really appreciate the positive vibes (from CA visiting)

I came to her for a quick drink before heading to the train station. Upon entering the bar, I had a feeling of deja vu and realized that I had visited this bar a few years back. U Bar seems like one of those bars where the locals come to hang out. It's the perfect setting to meet up with friends, grab a few drinks, and head out to enjoy the nightlife of Philly. From my impression, almost everyone at the bar knew each other. That said, the clientele was pretty friendly toward me as a "Johnny come lately." As the name would suggest, the bar is more or less in the shape of a U so you can see pretty much everyone at the bar without making much effort. Unlike many LGBTQ bars, U Bar has a decent enough beer selection. For me next Philly visit, I'll definitely make a point to visit U bar again.

One of the best aperol spritz's I've had ! No air conditioning though, or at least it wasn't on last night! Otherwise fun bar!

This place is a waste of time - I don't even bother to try and go in there when you're packed in like sardines....The atmosphere sucks, the crowd sucks, the drinks suck...pretty much sums up Philadelphia! Oh BTW putting political endorsements on your Facebook page is really asinine but then again, a lot of things these people do are asinine and eventually end up eating their own...

This is a cool place! Yesterday, Memorial Day 2019, was my first encounter with U Bar. I actually am not even sure that I've heard of it but it was open at the awkward hour of around 2pm on a holiday and close to 13th street. This place is on the smaller side but the bar is very centrally located. It was super busy on the holiday we visited. The bartender was also really nice and friendly. Our drinks (vodka diet, obv) were served in the smaller glasses rather than a tall class. Not to say they skimped out on the alcohol because there was probably at least a 1:1 ratio with the vodka and soda. I'm so glad I discovered this place! We will definitely be back.

Back to visiting Philly in 2022 after the pandemic kept me away. U Bar is still great! Love it. Nice neighborhood bar that has a service, super friendly crowd, and feels very welcoming. Also no straight-washing here unlike other LGBT bars in Philly. If you are looking for some drinks with friends. Fine here !

While on a small trip to Philly I decided to try this bar with a friend. Our mistake is believing that bar food will actually be good. Not going to lie the menu sounded interesting but seeing and tasting the actual choices did not do it no justice. We started off with Sriracha Deviled Eggs. We get the eggs and it was a deviled egg with a drop of sriracha. The potato skins had so much sour cream and cheddar cheese on top that we couldn't taste the potato. The salads were a bit boring. I had a tuna melt and tomato soup. Both were fair not the best I had. Then last came out spinach and artichoke dip which turned out to be just melted cream cheese. It was quite the disappointment. The one star is really because of the host and serves who were nice.

If you are seeking the gay "Cheers" in Philadelphia, stop by U Bar. Almost everyone there knows your name, but will be friendly and pleasant even if they don't. The drinks were outstanding as well.

Awesome! We stopped here on the way home to New York from DC, and were super glad we did! The atmosphere was great, the bartender was super friendly and the people were so nice. Glad to say we made some new friends! Drinks were stiff, too. :]

I get it, things change...the scene in Philly is much different than I remember from the last century when I lived here...I just would have hoped that it would have been change for the better. Got a drink, was short changed, not much but not the point...tell me what I owe. After I/we did the math, it was a difference of 2 bucks. Wouldn't care so much if there hadn't been lipstick on my glass and attitude from the bartender... At the end of the day, business is business...where are you going to spend your hard earned dollars??? At a place that appreciates your patronage or one who doesn't? I think this may be my first 2-star review as I am usually at one of the extremes. This place has potential, but for a first impression...not so much. I write this to help the business better itself, and better serve its clientele...love!!!

Chris the bouncer, was so accommodating. Made us feel so at home. Love this place, the food and drinks are great. Couldn't recommend enough!

A girl got me kicked out because she was trying to hit on me and I didn't wasn't about it. Great place if you want to spend money somewhere and get kicked out anyway, probably not where you want to go if you want to have fun.

Came to visit for the weekend the service was horrible the drinks were cheap alcohol and watered down the bartender on both days were rude and unprofessional if I could change my rating it would be Negative 1 I'm sorry Woodys was way much better

Love this place! Great for lunch, or just a few cocktails Bartenders are friendly and welcoming. A nice vibe where everyone would be comfortable. Definitely a place we enjoy on our trips to Philly!

In for some drinks leading up to an event, bartender helpful, kept on eye on every patron and made great drinks. After two perfectly constructed kettle one cosmopolitans I felt I better grab a bite remembering I hadn't eaten since 5 am. I ordered the pork tacos. It was kind of bland& the pork was chewy. My phone was dying and the bartender very kindly provided a charging cube and cord. This was my first visit to a philly Gayborhood in about 20 years. Admitting that may result in revocation of my LGBTQ license. The drinks were good and the service was excellent.

Nice staff and patrons, but they mix their drinks way too strong. Had a rum and Coke once and it was just straight Bacardi with a splash of coke. Happened again today with a gin and tonic. Not the worst thing in the world but just not my liking

It may sound strange to give a gay bar a 5 star review but folks U Bar deserves it! We were visiting friends in Philly last weekend and had an absolutely awesome time at U Bar. Although it appears to always be crowded, we were able to score spots towards the back of the bar with ease. The crowd was attractive, mixed, friendly, and a lot of fun. There was no attitude or pretentiousness and everyone seemed to have the same focus...to have a great time. The bartenders each night (yes we made multiple stops to U Bar throughout the weekend ) were always professional, efficient, accommodating, and friendly. Bravo U Bar! You embody the essence of what a gay bar should be....comfortable, fun, friendly, entertaining, and serving up a mean cocktails.

Super nice staff! Monday nights after my Philadelphia Frontrunners weekly run, U Bar has become a favorite hangout for us runners. They are very accommodating even preparing vegetarian and vegan foods for us that are not on the menu. Great place!

One way directions through the bar keeps you safe from the nasty germs and the heavy pour keeps you happy. The outdoor hangout feels super nostalgic and the mixed crowd of all ages gives everyone an opportunity to be social.

Nasty bartender ... waiting for a drink, bartender took care of his friends first that came to the bar after we were there then skipped us to go back to people he knows on the other side. Being a bartender you take care of the next person waiting As Jesse would say ... " No rainbow dollars here ... BITCH ! "

Stopped by here to grab a quick drink before our dinner reservations. What a nice bar! Wonderful bartender (forget his name but he has some nice tattoos) and very kind patrons. The guy sitting next to us even bought us a round. This definitely feels like the neighborhood Cheers where everyone knows your name... so them welcoming a couple of newbies was very... well....welcoming. More than we can say for the restaurant we had dinner... should've stayed at U bar! LOL Go. Drink. Enjoy!

Women not welcome, bouncer a little over aggressive, went to pee with girlfriend and was Told if I do that again we'd be ejected. Understand he thinks we were up to no good but I just had to pee. Won't be back though

Pleasant and cozy little pub. Main bar is too wide so there's not much space on either side. Big windows look out onto Locust and Camac Streets. Beer selection is maybe a touch above ordinary. Service is friendly, crowd seems laid back. When I was there with friends they were playing a lot of depressing old pop ballads and R&B songs so it made me more want to go home and cry myself to sleep rather than have a lively time.

Overall a cute bar! Friends and I went Wednesday night-happy hour/daytime bar staff were great! Very friendly, attentive. Well then the evening staff came in- Along with that nasty arrogance and very slow, dismissive service Doorman was a total douche Overall We may return, happy hour ONLY Sad all around the way we/others were treated Note-others say the same things!

After getting couple of drinks (2 drinks to be exact) and giving almost $10 in tips bartender asked me and my friend to get off his counter if we are not giving tips duh i just ran out of singles and he came on to us like he needs money badly and i told him sorry here is a $20 bill and he said get out so rude well sorry no one do that to me without a payback

Great local bar with super nice staff. Fun happy hour in Friday and a great place to pre-game before sluttin over time the bike stop. Cute twinks mixed in with hot daddies and the occasional friendly gramps, who if you take the time to say hi, may tell you some hysterical jokes or try to grab up on your butt. Ha!

The best bar service I have ever received. Sean kept my friends and I laughing the whole time we were there! Great beer selection and the cocktails my gf's ordered were made perfectly!

The daily day bartender is great. Along with a rotating 6$ lunch special. People always coming and going. Nice break from other lunch spots.

U-Bar occupies the footprint of the former Uncles bar, a former legendary establishment in Philadelphia's gayborhood. With the demise of Uncles, there came a top to bottom renovation, fresh pain, removing the years of filthy smoke stench from the walls, new bathrooms, an airy appearance, and a new atmosphere that can only be described as Ultra bright Mehhh... With all the money that they spent on renovations, they forgot to put sound absorbing panels on the wall or something that would attenuate sound. Instead, the bare walls actually reflect and accentuate noise, creating an ultra loud, almost uncomfortable ambiance. Still, it's a wonderful improvement over what it used to be.

Cute bar in a busy neighborhood. Lots of different people there and everyone got along. They were out of the first few drinks we ordered but the bartender was apologetic instead of huffy about it. We were all about to find drinks to make us happy. Love the signs on the bathrooms! For a Friday night, it wasn't exactly hopping but looked to be more of a "norm" crowd.

Loved how welcoming it is here! My sister in law and I were here waiting for a friend to go for dinner. I would highly recommend it! I just pray that all have open mind. My husband and I have always felt that you are what you are! We love all;we don't see differences. ‍

Was there most recently Saturday, September 10th, 2016. This bar doesn't get enough credit. The crowd is always diverse (in age, race, and body type), the drinks are always strong, and the staff is always friendly. In size and ambiance it can be a bit much when it gets crowded, but this is one of my favorite places to start the evening before the masses come in. If you aren't looking for a twinky dance space - U Bar is a great choice!

Stopped here briefly for a drink while visiting Philly. All the usual characters are here, the drinks were good (a little pricey) and they were friendly enough. Perhaps if we were regulars we would have felt a tad more welcome.

Philly girls trip!!! Loved the drinks. Good pours. Would be 5 stars if it was bigger.

Formerly known as Uncles (what seemed to be more oriented towards older guys, back in the day), this is a modern update to a cute cozy space in the Gayborhood. Now that the Westbury is gone, U-Bar is the place to grab a drink when you want to chill at a more neighborhood, down-to-earth space without club queens or women or tourists. Prices are reasonable, the draft menu has some unique, more locally-sourced drinks on it. Being a smaller space, it seems more clique-ish; so you may feel out of place if you go there solo. Bartenders are always friendly and quick. But again, it's a cute space for a reasonable priced drink to chill out in.

This place is an amazing place if you wanna have a great cocktail and not be bothered with all the young immature boys... The drinks are always in point and worth the price... Tony is an amazing bartender! I never have a dull moment! Is it over looks Locust/Camac! Cheers!

While walking around the gayborhood, we decided to try U Bar. It's a non pretentious bar. We just went for one drink. The clientele was friendly, as was the bar tender. It's basically just one big bar. There were a couple of tables. I had a Chainbreaker white IPA. It was also really good. It was my first white IPA. I would definitely visit this place again for a chill place for a drink. They have some build your own sandwiches, but we didn't try them, but it concept sounded cool.

Plays new wave and synth pop during happy hour and more modern pop as the evening progresses. Loved the friendliness and neighborhood feel.

Great drinks! Believe it or not, REALLY good food. Their Cuban sandwich is unreal; the pork is well seasoned. YUM!!! Their cheese steak eggrolls are also pretty freakin' bomb!!! Love Tony, Danny, Jaime, and Stephen!!!

Sunday Funday at UBar! This place is packed on Sunday afternoons. Great crowd, pleasant and chatty groove to this bar. See some old familiar faces and it's also a nice place to make a new friend. Bartenders are friendly and drinks are just right. It's fun bar to tie one on with friends.

As for the gay bars in Center City this place is just "ok"--The people from Philadelphia think it's a "hotspot"--but if you travel a lot and see other clubs across America it's just, "ok." The crowd itself is marginal and mediocre. Yep that's the way all the clubs are in "cc" philly. Parking anywhere in the downtown Center City area it is a challenge! Cabs are hard to come by --SEPTA, and public transportation is unreliable. The Philadelphia parking Authority is ruthless! You can pretty much bet you're going to start out your night in this portion of Philadelphia paying a hefty price for parking! The large glass windows around Ubar kind of put you in a fishbowl environment. The crowds are extremely cliquish! If you are an "outsider" from outside the Philadelphia region, expect to be treated rudely. Philadelphia has a nasty reputation as a whole for being rude and having nasty attitudes. I was asked in U-Bar by three loval gay guys, "where are you from." I responded that "I'm from Los Angeles, live in Dallas, and work in Philadelphia." One of the three guys said, "so you're stupid and ignorant because you're from Texas; fake and plastic because you're from Los Angeles." This exchange occurred between total strangers who is only been talking for just a few minutes! They were unapologetic about their conduct! This level of discourtesy seems to be the hallmark of most clubs in Philadelphia and their Gayborhood! Expect to be bombarded with requests to parTy! Drugs seem to be all over the Center City area and gay community in Philadelphia! In the fall of 2013, Philadelphia made national headlines when two gay men were beaten savagely in there gay community by a gang of 12; one of the suspects was the daughter to a local police chief--The Philadelphia district attorney was only able to file criminal charges on three of the 12 suspects involved! PA, at the time have no hate crime laws on the book for the state of Pennsylvania! This clearly tells you how far behind the times Philadelphia is! Your personal safety in the Center City area of Philadelphia is a real concern whenever you go into the gayborhood around Ubar! If you've never done Philadelphia's gay community and bars; it's okay to do once or twice--then save your money and go to the Raven in New Hope, PA or NYC! If you do U-bar; you won't see much variation in this crowd--the crowd is the same at Woody's, iCandy, and the other bars in the area. You see the all the same faces; all the time; with no variation!

Hard to believe I've been imbibing here for twenty years. It is a small space which sometimes is very crowded - the recent remodel with the large windows overlooking Camac St. helps open the space up. The large windows also add table space so there isn't a fight for drink space on the bar. The drinks are reasonably priced and quite strong. Martinis come in a nice sized glass. Draft beer is available but I am not a beer drinker. I tend to stop in on weekday nights after 21.00 Hrs. when Steve, Jamey or Tony are. I have stopped a few times for Happy Hour with Donnie and once on a Friday afternoon when Ian was on - no complaints with any of them. The crowd tends to be older, I'm marching up in age as well, but an interesting mix happens from time to time. I've never had a hard time joining a conversation or being left alone, if that is what I want. Ubar can be a bit noisy when crowded on the weekends but during the week it is easy to listen to the person next to you. The remodeled "Uncles" restroom may be off putting to those who suffer shyness, the urinals remind me of those from my grade school.

The bartender rocks!! Not a grumpy old man, he's awesome! Made a super strong tequila sunrise and gave me more OJ when I asked. YOU ROCK!

WTF! I don't get it! The cologne wafting through this place is unbelievable. Seriously?! You're putting on cologne to go to the bar???? Stop it !

U Bar is one of the ultimate local pub type places in Philadelphia. Each time that I've wandered in, I'm greeted by the bartender and can quickly strike up conversation with one of the many locals sitting at the bar. Lively and entertaining bunch of guys! The crowd tends to be a bit older, and even though this is a place that friends meet up, they are also welcoming to strangers and out of towners. U Bar is in a great location in a really fun part of town. If you are looking for a place to start off the nigh and find out a bit more about Philadelphia from the local perspective, you can't go wrong by stopping in here for a beer or two.

Nice place. The drinks were strong! I felt a little out of place being the only women there but I think it was my own personal insecurity.