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    Stir

    4.0 (128 reviews)
    ModerateGay Bars, Lounges
    Thu 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Fri 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    STIR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    DJ

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    Sean W.

    Always friendly service and STRONG drinks! Conveniently located next Rittenhouse Square.

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    Brooklyn B.

    I came on a Friday night...relatively empty..had 2 drinks.. it's a decent upgraded hole in the wall... love the aesthetic, and the entrance right off of Alley, but I got interesting vibes from the bartender(pictured). Can't call it, maybe he was having a rough night. It was a security guard that was very welcoming, talkative and super cool ! I will definitely come back and try it again, but I would like to see the bartender that seems a little more friendly.

    Tamika B.

    Stir Lounge is a pretty cool lesbian-owned, gay-friendly bar that's super welcoming. I went twice, and my experience was very pleasant. Stacey, the owner, is nice, friendly, and very accommodating. All the bartenders and the coatcheck young lady were all kind as well as helpful too. At the moment, Stir offers Happy Hour every day between 5p-7p with $1 off drinks. Even though they do not currently offer any food, the drinks are good, affordable and have a decent amount of alcohol. I had a few cosmopolitans. The bar is clean and has a really nice vibe if you go solo or with a group of people!

    Nicolette P.

    We came here for a drink on Sunday night after I read other reviews. We were the only ones in the bar, and the bartender was very sweet and helpful. I just had a white claw but the atmosphere was great.

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    MandA R.

    This place has potential to be a lot of fun on the right night. Semi hidden down a short alley you walk into the square bar area with fun 80s, 90s, and 2000s music playing. The husband and I both had citywides and enjoyed watching the weird but entertaining and captivating (I couldn't look away) slow motion videos on TV. The bartender was great and told us many of those videos were made by other bartenders. He was very friendly and we felt at ease here. A huge but empty dancefloor in the back was waiting for crowds. The crowd didn't show on this night (we were there at 10pm) so we were one and done, but hope to return to this fun spot in the future. We were on a self directed bar hop around the neighborhood and wanted to hit a few more places, or we would have stayed longer to chat and be transfixed by the bar videos.

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    Always feel like family here. The owner, Carlos, and most of the bar staff are stellar!!

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    I loved the service here. Eleanor at the front desk was amazing. So helpful and kind 10/10

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    One of my favorite spots to grab a drink, the staff is the best especially Stacy!!!!!

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    Sunday night. I literally feel like I brought hella boys. Bartender could give no fucks

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    Great atmosphere always have a good time meeting someone new great girl hangout.friendly good time place .

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