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Voyeur Nightclub
1221 St James St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
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Ma
Review №1

Really impressed with the management tonight! Because there is no coat check, a lot of people put their coats on the ledges against the wall towards the back of the bar near the bathrooms. Especially when it starts to get hot and crowded. When I went to check on my coat for the 3rd time I not only realized my coat was missing but at least 10 other coats were as well. So I immediately alerted the management and they acted right away with urgent concern. We caught the guy and his wife trying to run out the door with 10+ coats!!!!! Voyeur also called the police on them and didn’t let them just get off Scott free. The illegal couple then had the audacity to start crying outside. Which is just so pathetic it’s funny. But I am writing this review because I want to thank them for making me, a paying customer, and all the other paying customers feel safe!! The security guard watched that area of coats for the rest of the night and didn’t let anyone near them. Also it was only 10$ to get in and no cover fees... not sure what some people are talking About. I had a great time. This was my first time here and I will 100% be back with more friends and will be recommending this place to everyone. VOYEUR ROCKS!!!!!! THANK YOU!

Pe
Review №2

Super fun multilevel nightclub thats great for dancing.

Ta
Review №3

It was okay. Definitely not worth the $25 cover charge I was tricked into paying though. I ended up spending $75 in cover charges because of how they advertised the place (gave you a card with no proper info on it that made you think the cover was free) Probably wont be going again.

Me
Review №4

We had a fantastic time at Voyeur! We signed up for the guest list via the website ahead of time so the cover was only $10 each. It was dead when we got there at 11:30 but we got a drink from the friendly bartenders and enjoyed the ambience in the lounge downstairs, and the club quickly filled up by 12:30. The main dance area was high energy with the raised dance floor and lasers. The music was fantastic, the drinks were STRONG, so well worth the $$$, and the bartenders were attentive and kind. I was blown away by the security! There were a lot of them on staff, which made me feel safe, and their presence was friendly without being intimidating. Whenever it seemed like something off might happen, they were already aware and asking if we needed help. They even smiled and waved goodbye as we left! We would absolutely come back to Voyeur!!

Ke
Review №5

Drag show Pride month. The beauty is as bountifully as the good energy. Fantastic production value. Amazing DJ. The bar tenders mix drinks for optimal taste.

Be
Review №6

Im from out of town and im looking for a great place to enjoy the night. Thank you everyone who took the time to write a review. I wont be trying this place out.

Am
Review №7

Lots of recent thefts! Be careful! People who have had their stuff stolen are starting to think an employee(s) might be involved. Im hearing management isnt being helpful.

Je
Review №8

My friend and I had a great time but her wallet was stolen.

Me
Review №9

Drag Shows and rooms for every one. The decor and structure is beautiful and the embodiment of a gay venue.

PJ
Review №10

Im loving how many 1 star reviews were written for this.here is 5 for the spot of spots

Ma
Review №11

Not only an expensive cover. Was getting one of their signature drinks that calls for grey goose. Saw the bartender pouring bankers club and handed me the drink. Asked her if she ran out of the grey goose and told me she read the card wrong. Sure.... Shady place.

Sc
Review №12

Checking out reviews, I realized I will never visit this place. Too many robberiesEverybody watch out

Ro
Review №13

I wish I could give no stars. Too PACKED and OVERPRICED. Dont waste your time or money. ALSO, Dont misplace anything while visiting Voyeur their management will THROW IT OUT with no shame or sympathy. They threw out my license although I made NUMEROUS attempts to retrieve it. OH, the only times you are allowed to collect your belongings are between 11 AM - 5 PM Monday-Friday. BUT dont count on that because I tried many times to retrieve my license at 4 PM (Clearly within the pick-up window) and they STILL THREW OUT MY LICENSE. I recommend this place is youre looking to have a terrible time and be mistreated!

Ni
Review №14

Ghetto management at Voyeur. They are not very responsive and they don’t seem to really care about other people or community engagement. Will never go back.

Ky
Review №15

Awful club who thinks they are great. Sure you can have some fun but don’t be surprised when you get anything stolen and then get thrown out on the street when you tell the bouncers. Fair warning DONT GO HERE. Theres plenty of better places to go in the city.

Mi
Review №16

I decided to go here late night with some of my friends. I was having a great time until about 10 minutes in I realized someone stole my phone right out of my purse. I spent a $20 cover just to get my phone stolen. None of the bouncers or bartenders were helpful or even cared to listen to me. I reported it to their website online, but have not heard back. It is very frustrating. I will not be returning.

Tu
Review №17

So sad cause I really enjoyed the atmosphere! but unfortunately got my expensive coat stolen after trying multiple times to explain to the bouncers no one cared . Wouldn’t visit this place again or recommend! Psi was raining and cold outside and my car was parked 5 blocks away . So I hope whoever of the staff sees this tries to improve there security or lost and found . O just noticed my Id was in my pocket too I hope whoever stole it really enjoys it !!

Th
Review №18

Whats the age limit im hearing 18 to enter and 21 to drink is it true?

Li
Review №19

Really nice open space with a gorgeous patio. The entry to the dance floor are is big and spacious too but the best part is the dancing area. The music is fun but if you cant dance just watching the professional dancers and their creative choreography is fun enough! Everyone we went with really loved this club!! Definitely on the go back list!

K
Review №20

I’m reviewing this later, but I haven’t forgotten. This happened May 18th.My 27 year old friend was denied entry to the bar and given 0 reason as to why. He was in so much shock, he didn’t even know what to do. Some background: I live 2 hours away, but when I visit my friend in Philly, we go to Voyeur. This was much first time back in over a year. It’s a tradition to go after any concert, despite the steep cover price, we enjoy Voyeur so much, so it’s worth it. We even signed up to do the guest list before midnight deal! The funny thing is, my friend lives right outside of Philly and frequents Voyeur quite often. In fact, he had just been there 2 weeks prior, and got in perfectly fine, as any regular patron above 21 should be able to.Ok, back to the present. So the bouncer gave no reason, didn’t even speak to us. (I was already cleared to go in at this time, but watching this play out from behind a barrier) The bouncer spent forever looking at his ID, flipping it over, bending it, etc. He was completely rude and just kept shaking his head. There is no reason a 27 year should be denied entry to a club with a perfectly valid ID. Maybe hire some real professional bouncers, who actually know how to tell the difference between a real ID and a fake one, because you’ve just lost multiple patrons. We’ll take our business elsewhere from now on.Ps. Most of the negative reviews are about the bouncers/security. Maybe that would be clue that s o m e t h i n g is wrong here. Hire some people who actually know how to do the job, and aren’t concerned with boosting their ego a bit. They’re not particularly good choices for a gay bar anyway.

Ke
Review №21

$30 cover is crazy.. but worse part was while drinking the $12 captain and coke ... Drank and chewed glass. Told the bartender and the annoyed guy had no apologies. Guess safety comes second to $$$ in this place.I mean who would do that?!? It takes 5 minutes to replace the ice after a glass breaks.. I can tell you I would have understood them closing that one bar till they got new ice for a reason like that.Super greedy people from top to bottom.Kept some of the glass from the drink in case.

Sa
Review №22

So sad because I enjoyed the atmosphere but I got a phone stolen and when tried to contact the bar about it I was completely ignored. When I realized I did not have my phone (after I exited) I tried to go back in to look for it but the bouncer would not let me in even after explaining the situation. The next day I went to the bar and knocked on the doors and I was blatantly ignored. Horrible customer service! Dont bring anything valuable to this bar it will get snatched right out of your purse.

De
Review №23

They are prejudice and need a clear explanation of the nightclub rules ! Refunds are nearly impossible. The bouncers/security are VERY rude and disrespectful. I would never recommend this place to anyone. There are several lgbt friendly bars in Philadelphia. Such as tabu and eye candy where me and the people I know always have amazing times. The bouncers are rude and I will never spend another dollar nor anyone I know, in that establishment again.

ju
Review №24

Nice club, good music, only thing is that it gets packed and hard to move around.

Ab
Review №25

The bouncer here wouldn’t let my friend in with an out of state ID. He’s the bald guy that looks disinterested with life

Je
Review №26

Bartender returned the wrong debit card to me. At 4:30 am that night $1000 was stolen out of my bank account using my debit card. Possibly a scheme going on with some of their employees? If you go here only use cash or credit.

Ma
Review №27

Cool, but very dirty venue.Biggest issue is the security guards, who are disrespectful, aggressive, and plain bad at their job (which admittedly is hard at times, but they shouldnt take that out on all the other patrons).

Pa
Review №28

Tiki makes great drinks. Always friendly and attentive. I always go to her. She son the bar in the right when you go in. 15/10 would recommmend.

fr
Review №29

Love it

A
Review №30

So I started my night off going to another bar(that was closed) and I got stood up by two friends. So I went to the Gayborhood and it was kind of dry so I said F it and went into Voyeur. I paid a $20 cover and $14 for a blue long island. It was still fairly early so there were a few ppl there around 11:30p. I didnt know anyone so I sat in my chair and enjoyed my drink. Someone came up to me and dragged me to the dance floor and it was over from there. My drink was really strong(how I like my drinks), the techno was cool(not my style but alcohol will make you enjoy everything) so I went upstairs to their hip hop room. I had found my happy place. I bought 1 more drink(which was WAYYYYYY better than the drink I had downstairs). The DJ did an amazing job playing all of my favorite songs. Everyone was enjoying themselves. No one made me feel out of place or uncomfortable. I danced my little heart out until about 2:30-3a and I decided to leave because I thought the club would close soon. I dont know what time Voyeur closes, but it looked like the party was just getting started as I was leaving. I had the best night ever. Im still a little shloshed as Im writing this. It was worth every penny!

He
Review №31

Ppl working there are really rude. They said my friend’s ID was fake which is not true. Especially, the bald bouncer is extremely verbally inappropriate and harassed my friend. zero star!!!!

La
Review №32

While it was VERY crowded, this was the highlight of our night. Positive energy all around.

Ta
Review №33

One of the more fun clubs in the city. Awesome vibes and crowd. Gets crowded. Cool runway looking dance stage. Multiple floors.

kr
Review №34

Awesome place good nice vibes

Dr
Review №35

Mostly disco with one or two good songs. I like disco but mixed in with mostly current songs.Came back again and had great time!Its hit or miss!Still want to check out Thursday!

Ch
Review №36

Ive been here many many many times. I work night shift and am always up late and this place is open latest in the area.Theres some things that are nice about it, theres late night dancing for all types of music and people. Theres cumbia on Sunday nights and three levels of different types of music such as EDM or rap.The problem with this place besides that it is expensive to get in is that usually you will watch the bouncers blatantly disrespect people and on many occasions you will see them be violent.I dont write that lightly but if you are thinking of going to this venue for an event like a 21st birthday or bachelorette party i think that you should consider that its very possible you will get grabbed by one of the staff members and unallowed to get your jacket or things before you leave.The other night I stopped by here with some of my friends and paid to dance to some cumbia. I dont really drink much to be honest with you. On the way out I was listening to a staff member tell someone that they were not allowed to get their jacket before exiting.Since it is very cold in Philadelphia and my keys are in my jacket I turned around to go grab my jacket before leaving. This is when a staff member grabbed my shoulder and dragged me toward him. I yelled because I got scared and he hurt me. I watched him back away from me after that and tell me that I needed to leave. At this point he told me that the manager would meet me outside.Outside, (in the cold/jacketless) the manager comes to talk to me and my very upset friends and tries to reassure me that he will find my jacket. Im very shaken and upset at the unnecessary violence and tell the manager that it is not just the jacket, that there was no reason to grab a girl for no reason.The staff starts telling the manager that I fell and thats why he grabbed me. I didnt fall. If they had any security cameras around the entrance they would see that there was no loss of balance or anything.After the many times Ive gone here, Ive often seen people treated with no respect but I never thought I would be personally involved as Ive never been a violent or loud person.My advice is that if you go here, you should be careful as you arent really seen as a customer here. Ive seen it so many times. Be careful and dont think that it couldnt happen to you or your friend or boyfriend who never gets confrontational because its definitely possible your night could go this direction.

ma
Review №37

A group of people and i went here for the glow pride party last night and the instagram post stated $10 before 1 am and we got to the bouncer before 1am yet were charged $20 each. after that annoyance i enjoyed the music and dancing but the drinks are expensive

al
Review №38

Meansest club in philly. Bouncers took my real id and bent it and then took a video of me threatening me because they were convinced i was underage. I called the cops and they confirmed it was real

Je
Review №39

Decent nightclub.. but $11 for a shot of vodka? I realize it’s Philly, but come on...

De
Review №40

Its lit. Very diverse crowd

Bo
Review №41

Cant get in touch with anyone during the day. Very frustrating. My son lost his wallet last night. Need to know if it was found today.

Co
Review №42

Neat two story bar. Was no line. Went to the second floor and watched the people dance and light show. Music was progressive EDM. Dj was good. Drinks were good but a bit expensive. Crowd was more into dancing than talking. Take a group of friends.

Mi
Review №43

Awesome place, alot of mixed company loved but they need more bathrooms

Al
Review №44

Love this place!!!! Woodys & Voyeur combo is a must if you like to dance in a great atmosphere! Drinks are expensive, but overall is highly recommend this venue!

Jo
Review №45

Bunch of bags, crowd is fun service is terrible... people who work there are worse

Kh
Review №46

Well, Im mean...Its an after-hours that has dancing. Theres nowhere else to go in the area after 2 so this place is good by default

An
Review №47

What is the age to enter, I am 20 years old

Pa
Review №48

Excellent diversity with three levels each very entertaining!!!

Ja
Review №49

Fun night

Ka
Review №50

Im 30yrs old and have been going to this club since I was 21 I have always had a good time there Ive even brought friends that never heard of the place to the establishment. I know the bartenders Rob Dom Vuk Alex there all great guys with great service ive known them for years. My experience in voyuer turned sour when I stopped speaking to the head of security Isaac, I greeted him n Woodys and he mustve been n a bad mood so he brushed me off with an attitude like he didnt want to be bothered which was fine so I stopped speaking to him next thing I know weeks later where in Voyuer he pulled me to the side n asked if I had any animosity with him I said no I jus took a step back from him. He told me if u feel like you need to take a step back from me you need to take a step back from this club gave me my admission money back and had me escorted out the club and Isaac told them to not let me back in...just like that. All because I wont greet him anymore Now the security outside Dan, Muhammad, G and etc (who are like my brothers) wont let me in. 9 yrs ive been going to this club and just like that I was banned because of how someone feels about me personally. The only person who tried to help was Alexa shes amazing she is. Besides her no one stood up for me to talk to someone to tell him thats not right and an abuse of power. I cant even meetup with my friends there anymore. So the 2 stars are for Alexa, Bartenders Vuk Rob Alex and Dom, Bouncers G, Muhammad, Dan etc ALL PHENOMENAL PEOPLE. The lack of the other 3 stars are for Isaac and his abuse of power and the (higher) people he has behind him that allow it for someone whos been going there faithfully for almost a decade but its a fun after hour I miss it terribly.

Ph
Review №51

Should really tell people you’re closing in 15 minutes instead of charging full price entry regardless. It was 3:20AM and everything went silent. First and last time there.

Ki
Review №52

This club isnt bad, but it gets way to crowded inside. and they took out all the chairs upstairs unfortunately, sometimes its not fun but be prepared to stand up the whole time

d
Review №53

Crazy place, great music, packed crowd, open til 4 am

He
Review №54

We had a wonderful time. Thank you.

Fo
Review №55

Bartenders are thieves!!! Management is rude!!! I ordered 4 drinks and an extra 10% was added because i used a credit card. Luckily I checked my card balance before I left because the bartender added an extra tip for herself and charged my card $50 instead of $39.

Br
Review №56

A good laugh. Excellent, night.

Sa
Review №57

Dont go here if you have lesbians friends - security let everyone go (no matter the drunkness of some) except my lesbian friend because he said she needed to eat pizza, which she did and he still discriminated even though she doesnt drink at all. But his friends sure went in in our face - shame because Woodys sends you here. I guess Philly is not living in 2017 - Shame

Tr
Review №58

Music was good, the staff and bartenders were awesome, and the people where really having fun. Overall awesome club

Ka
Review №59

My favorite after hours spot in philly, now smoke free and the club underwent renovations updating a lot of the club!

pa
Review №60

Will not attend this club AGAIN!Poor service. Bouncers/security were rude and rough with females....Cannot use outer state IDs at this club. Im on vacation and wasnt able to get in.Will be filling complaint on business to the city and the(FBB ). I left several messages and never got a call back so that even worst

Je
Review №61

The place is nice, drinks are good, service is not good, people are always different, refunds are almost impossible, if u messed up with orders.

Do
Review №62

Drag wars is always a great time.

Br
Review №63

Always popping but some nights its dead or the music doesnt vibe right.but overall its great 9.5/10

Ma
Review №64

Pricey drinks and entry fee but I guess thats to be expected, awesome stage and atmosphere

An
Review №65

Had i known, i would have brought the whole box of condoms for everyone else. But, they probably would not have bothered anyways. Everyone here is mean. The bouncers are angry and thirsty. One touched my butt. Another stole my girlfrinds wallet amd lied to our faces. The bouncers are also impatient, judgemental, and degrading. The club is always over crowded at later hours and it is impossible to get a drink. Just because it is open late and Woodys gives you coupons does not mean you should ever go here, ever; unless, you are hopelessly lost, depressed, or looking for herpies.

Da
Review №66

The music and lights and Djs are usually good. Lots of dancing on the top floor, get there at midnight and leave by 2 if youre straight. And I am. Or you will be considered available as this is usually seen as a gay club. And it is. But its definitely an interesting time if youre straight and can handle being at a club with men and women that both might hit on you haha. Not for any bigots or the progressively challenged drinkers of philly. The club is in the Gayborhood, so dont be surprised by anything when over on that side. (Written by a heterosexual male)

Di
Review №67

Always have a great time when we come to

Da
Review №68

They are complete douche bags. They steal your money and then dont look up if youre even a member anymore and I had to pay more. Honestly, worst gay club Ive ever been too and Ive been to many all over the world. Such a disappointment since I have been coming for the last two years and they treat me like crap. Save yourself some money and go elsewhere, the club is lame anyway so might as well go to woodys for free. Its a lot more fun and enjoyable. At least they respect their customers. I seriously expected more from a gay club to be more inclusive--what a way to make me feel excluded and not a part of the same community I claimed to feel safe in. Way to go voyeur philly :(

Wi
Review №69

Had a great time !

Br
Review №70

Age to enter?

M
Review №71

So much fun!

ic
Review №72

Never go there if youre tourist. They do not except ID cards even if you can show other cards with your name and birth date! They couldnt even explain why they want to see a passport. The bouncers were very arrogant and rude!!!

Br
Review №73

Place is always super packed good luck getting in. The crowds disrupt traffic as well.

St
Review №74

Had a great time

Gl
Review №75

Gotta love it

Фа
Review №76

Gotta love it

Sh
Review №77

Good music

Mi
Review №78

Serving the community, great job

Fa
Review №79

Garbage establishment.

Ha
Review №80

Boys Town Party..... Ladies and gentlemen

Ka
Review №81

Different music on each floor so there is singing for every1drinks are a little pricey but its worth it for the amount of liquor in each drink bartenders are really fast so tigers not really any Wait

Ta
Review №82

,AND 1

La
Review №83

Not my type of party

Ja
Review №84

They advertise 2 floors, but they only let you go to one floor. When I asked to speak to a manager about this for a refund, they physically pushed me out of the building. Planning on filing a police report.

Co
Review №85

Awesome

13
Review №86

Insanely fun!

Er
Review №87

Late night club with 3 floors of music.

Jo
Review №88

Favorite club in Philadelphia!!!!!! Love the lounge

Ad
Review №89

Terrible venue with senseless, inexperienced staff

Go
Review №90

Out stresses

Na
Review №91

They are a little disorganized for big events but the drinks are cheap and good and they have great LGBTQ events!

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  • Address:1221 St James St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
  • Site:http://voyeurnightclub.com/
  • Phone:+1 215-735-5772
Categories
  • Night club
Working hours
  • Monday:11:59pm–3:20am
  • Tuesday:11pm–3:20am
  • Wednesday:10pm–3:20am
  • Thursday:11:59pm–3:20am
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:11:59pm–3:20am
  • Sunday:11:59pm–3:20am
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
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