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.

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.

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.

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!

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 !

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 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.

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.