Velvet Whip Arts & Social Club

Live music venue · Callowhill ·

Velvet Whip Arts & Social Club

Live music venue · Callowhill ·

Live music, burlesque, drag, and cocktails in a retro-macabre club

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319 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Get directions

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Velvet Whip Arts & Social Club

Gooshy Candy L.

Google

Hands down the most seductively welcoming place. If you need a vibe. If you wanna feel good. If you want a great drink. If you want entertaining live shows. If you want a guarantee of fun. Velvet Whip Philly is your place to be.

Mrs.Custom E.

Google

I love the vibe. The live music was great. The drink was good and the fact you walk down an open basement was freaky but cool. It's on the little block right next to the open parking garage on the same side.

M B.

Google

One of my favorite bars in the neighborhood, amazing staff, events and drinks! Always something cool going on, it’s definitely worth the trip, I love the Velvet Whip!

Christina D.

Google

This place is so pretty and so fun. We didn't stay long enough for the show but our bar tender was really cool to chat with and the drinks were delicious.

Heloise L.

Google

My home away from home!! i’m a regular guest both attending and performing these are some super unique events you can tell the staff and performers love what they do here

Jackie

Google

The performances were impressive based on what I was able to see from the TV positioned above the bar. However, the view was limited due to the placement of the pillars throughout the space. I would have appreciated more interactive engagement from the performers, such as moving around the floor. Service at the bar was somewhat slow, and while the music appealed to a wide range of audiences, the overall flow wasn’t quite to my taste. Despite these points, the venue certainly has strong potential.

Dia T.

Google

The Velvet Whip is absolutely fabulous. It is SO gorgeous inside, so beautifully decorated and thoughtfully laid out. The staff are friendly and fun, and there's always a great show or event happening. The best drag and burlesque in Philly is at Velvet Whip. Also, the cocktails are outstanding. Highly, highly recommend

Sue M.

Google

Every time I go to Velvet Whip - it's an amazing experience. The female owner, bartenders and crew make sure you're well taken care of while you enjoy an incredible variety of great shows while sipping on delicious drinks. The space itself is so warm and inviting and feels like home. This is a great spot that you definitely need to try!

Stan H.

Yelp

I love this cute venue and the comfy chairs possibly available. Great place to hang. My friend and I wanted a cotton candy drink and they were out of the cotton candy portion. The drink I had with the flame was too strong for me but I loved the smell of the burning wood after it was made. The person I was served by had a few recommendations and I could request some on my own for mock tails. I would have preferred an actual mocktail menu. Also, no prizes to win unlike what was stated on an online ad which sucked a bit . Great atmosphere. I know this is a rough rating but I would still come back!

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Velvet Whip Arts & Social Club

Gooshy Candy L.

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Mrs.Custom E.

Google

M B.

Google

One of my favorite bars in the neighborhood, amazing staff, events and drinks! Always something cool going on, it’s definitely worth the trip, I love the Velvet Whip!

Christina D.

Google

This place is so pretty and so fun. We didn't stay long enough for the show but our bar tender was really cool to chat with and the drinks were delicious.

Heloise L.

Google

My home away from home!! i’m a regular guest both attending and performing these are some super unique events you can tell the staff and performers love what they do here

Jackie

Google

Dia T.

Google

Sue M.

Google

Stan H.

Yelp

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