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The Barbary
Convincing arguments have been made for the homey kitsch and time-honored cred of the 700, but we take umbrage with the relentlessly throwback soundtrack of […]
Bob and Barbara’s
There’s rarely a cover at this Philly dive bar, where a shot and a beer still cost just $3.50. And the talent lineup is always […]
Bob and Barbara’s
In a world of Internet-connected jukeboxes, its great to see that this legendary dive has realized the inherent evil of the trend. I hated it! […]
Finally! Bob & Barbara’s Is Back
Bob & Barbara’s is finally back in action after being shut down for more than a month by L&I. But the bar is currently half […]
Bob & Barbara’s
Not even a global pandemic could stop the city’s longest-running drag show. When drag legend Lisa Lisa and her crew of queens couldn’t perform inside, […]
Bob and Barbara’s
Whether it’s Friday night’s DJ’d happy hour, Thursday’s long-standing drag show, Sunday karaoke with Sara or the foot-stomping jazz on the weekends, this quintessential dive […]
Bob & Barbara’s Sued
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) today announced they have filed suit against ten nightclubs, bars and restaurants in eight states. And among […]
Free Cheesesteak Tacos at Bob and Barbara’s
If you’ve been dying to know what it would be like to stick a cheesesteak inside of a taco, look no further than Bob & […]
When a Beloved Philly Bar Gets Roadhoused
Here I was, in one of the great underground jazz clubs in America, and there were mesh caps, sunglasses at night, and awkward high-fives, and […]
Bob & Barbara’s Makes Dive Bar List
Bob & Barbara’s makes Details magazine’s list of best dive bars in America. The owners of this dive understand that sometimes even serious drinkers need […]
Bob & Barbara’s Ditches Digital Jukebox
“I hated that box since we got it” – Bob & Barbara’s owner Jack Prince
L&I Not Special, Shuts Bob & Barbara’s
Friday night saw L&I swoop in and close Bob & Barbara’s Lounge for a variety of violations. Management hopes to have everything straightened out by […]
Bob & Barbara’s Ditches Modern Technology and Journey With New (Old) Jukebox
We have long believed that TouchTunes jukeboxes are ruining bars with their all-digital, play-anything, Internet-connectedness. And nowhere was our heart more broken by an otherwise […]
Taco Tuesdays in Fishtown
Barbarella, the upstairs food-serving part of the Barbary has kicked off a $1 Taco Tuesday. Phoodie has the details. Barbarella Begins A New Era Of […]