Fishtown Queer Social (FQS) is a monthly, RSVP-based social for queer people in and around Fishtown. The main event is a happy hour, usually on the second Tuesday of the month, that regularly brings 200+ people together for drinks, conversation, and new friends.
FQS started in August 2025 to fill a simple gap: Fishtown had no dedicated LGBT+ bar. So the group started taking over neighborhood spots instead, including Star|Bolt, Frankford Hall, Evil Genius Beer Company, Philadelphia Brewing Co., Wissahickon Brewing, Brooklyn Bowl, and Stateside Vodka.
Beyond the monthly happy hour, FQS runs smaller nights for different corners of the community. There are Sapphic Socials for queer women, non-binary, trans, femme, butch, and stud folks at spots like Cormorant Corner Bar, a no-alcohol queer trivia night at Bar Palmina, watch parties for the Oscars and the Drag Race finale, a queer fun run, bowling nights, and a Pride Block Party with Stateside Vodka and Shop Queer Philly.
The vibe is a friendly neighborhood hang, not a scene. Most people come solo, ages run from late twenties into the sixties, and everyone across the LGBT+ community is welcome. RSVP through Partiful using the link on their Instagram or website, and join the email list so you never miss an invite.
