The 12 Most Iconic Dive Bars in America

According to finstock.com, Bob & Barbara’s is one of the most ICONIC dive bars in the country. Check out the article here! We can’t help but agree. Come decide for yourself.

Outdoor Drag Shows!

UPDATE: The drag shows are back inside! Come on in every Thursday for a night of guaranteed fun. So much fun in fact, Philadelphia Magazine named our show the Best Drag Show in the city!

Tough times have forced us to move our Thursday Night Drag Show out on to South Street this fall. Despite the challenges, we’ve had a great time keeping the show going. Thanks to Eater and Philadelphia Gay News for shining a spotlight on our queens!

TripSavvy: The 16 Best Bars in Philadelphia

TripSavvy recognized Bob & Barbara’s Lounge as one of the best places to get a drink in Philadelphia. TripSavvy recognized Bob & Barbara’s for what we do best; The Special, Live Music, and our Famous Thursday Night Drag Show.

Guillermobiles’ Stop at Bob & Barbara’s

Guillermo from Jimmel Kimmel Live! stopped by Bob & Barbara’s Lounge to meet Philly’s best drag performers and Miss Lisa Lisa, the host our Thursday Night Drag Show.

Thank you to the entire Jimmy Kimmel Live! crew for featuring Bob & Barbara’s and recognizing the hard work these ladies put in every week to create the best drag show in Philly!

Another thanks goes out to everyone who bought a ticket to this event. All the money from ticket sales will be going Tiny Paws Rescue and the William Way LGBT Community Center. Thank you helping raise money for two great causes!

Thrillist: The 33 Best Dive Bars in America

Thrillist has named Bob & Barbara’s one of the 33 Best Dive Bars in the country. Bob & Barbara’s has always been known through out the city as a fun, casual place for people to come together over a few cheap drinks. Now this reputation has gone nation-wide!

Best of Philly 2018: Best Drag Show

Philadelphia Magazine recognized Bob & Barbara's yet again for the most entertaining drag show in the city.

TimeOut Bar Awards Philadelphia 2018: Most Iconic Bar

TimeOut recently named Bob & Barbara's Lounge the Most Iconic Bar in Philadelphia. According to TimeOut, the weekly events, "The Special", and the diversity of the gathered crowds makes Bob & Barbara's the quintessential Philly bar.

Eater: 21 Essential Philadelphia Bars

Eater lists Bob & Barbara's Lounge as one of the 21 Essential Bars in the Philadelphia. The weekly drag show and "The Special" helped Bob & Barbara's earn this distinction.

VacationIdea: 25 Best Philadelphia Nightlife Spots

VacationIdea included Bob & Barbara’s Lounge on its recent list of the best nightlife spots in Philadelphia. Bob & Barbara’s was recognized for its creation of the Citywide Special, the Thursday Night Drag Show, and the weekend jazz bands.