Gay bars in philly At the centre of Philadelphiarsquo;s LGBTQ scene is, of course, its Gayborhood, an enclave in Center City Philadelphia thatrsquo;s home to gay bars, clubs and more. nbsp;Most of the fabulous venues on this list are found there, but the rest of the city is still alive with culture and nightlife, like the piano lounge for those looking to belt out a tune (or six) and a leather dungeon for chaps-clad daddies and those who love them.