U Bar

Lined with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the busy corner of 13th and Locust, U Bar offers a no-frills, unpretentious atmosphere to sit, have a stiff drink and watch the Gayborhood go by. This may be the most Cheers-like gay watering hole Philly has to offer, with its center bar lined with stools and frequented by devoted, chatty regulars. Stand-alone tables (and a jukebox) dot the front and rear of the bar, providing an ideal perch for those stopping in for cheap, well-poured pre-drinks before hitting the town.