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Philly’s best places to dance
The Dolphin Tavern is one of Philly’s best places to dance.

1. The Dolphin Tavern

7.8
1539 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Dive Bar · Point Breeze · 23 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: This newly renovated South Philly bar boasts some of the best dance parties in the city. The disco-vibe dance floor will have you totally entranced, all night long. Read more.

The Trestle Inn is one of Philly’s best places to dance.

2. The Trestle Inn

8.0
339 N 11th St (at Callowhill St), Philadelphia, PA
Whisky Bar · North Philadelphia · 70 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: Retro dance vibes glisten throughout this whiskey laced establishment. Go-go girls and vintage movie projections make you feel like you’ve time warped. Read more.

The Barbary is one of Philly’s best places to dance.

3. The Barbary

7.2
951 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Night Club · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 68 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: A place like The Barbary only exists in movies. It's home to a variety of monthly parties that cater to all levels of taste: Hip-hop, '80s, '90s, goth, indie, metal, punk – they’ve got it all. Read more.

Voyeur is one of Philly’s best places to dance.

4. Voyeur

6.1
1221 Saint James St (btwn S 13th & S Camac St), Philadelphia, PA
Gay Bar · Washington Square West · 70 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: No matter who you are, you’re welcome at Voyeur. They host a variety of gay nights, drag nights and late nights that always result in a great night out. We personally love Making Time. Read more.

Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge is one of Philly’s best places to dance.

5. Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge

8.9
435 Spring Garden St (at 5th St), Philadelphia, PA
Diner · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 144 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: Silk City is not only a great spot to grab some night-time munchies, it also has a great dance floor just feet away from the diner. Thursday and Saturday nights are the wildest. Read more.

The 700 is one of Philly’s best places to dance.

6. The 700

7.7
700 N 2nd St (at Fairmount Ave.), Philadelphia, PA
Night Club · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 27 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: 700 Club can be best described as a stellar house party. It’s got quirky decor, a great beer selection & a crazy dance floor. Don't be confused when you first walk in – the dance floor is upstairs! Read more.

Medusa Lounge is one of Philly’s best places to dance.

7. Medusa Lounge

27 S 21st St (at Chestnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Night Club · Center City West · 17 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: If you want to dance in a place that feels like your buddy's cool basement; check out Medusa. The parties tend to favor sub-genres of dance music, making it a great place to discover new sounds. Read more.

Woody's is one of Philly’s best places to dance.

8. Woody's

7.2
202 S 13th St (at Walnut St.), Philadelphia, PA
Gay Bar · Washington Square West · 108 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: Woody’s is the heart of Philly's gay nightlife. Downstairs caters to a more mature crowd, offering craft beer and a delicious food menu. Upstairs is where the party really happens. Read more.