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1221 Saint James St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Average Rating 4 (14 Ratings)

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  • Business Hours: Mon. 01:00 AM-03:00 AM, Tues. 01:00 AM-03:00 AM, Wed. 9:00 PM-03:00 AM, Thu. Midnight-03:00 AM, Fri. 9:00 PM-03:00 AM, Sat. 9:00 PM-03:00 AM, Sun. Midnight-03:00 AM

While Pure (formerly the 2-4 Club) has a rep as one of the best gay and late-night clubs in the city it also has the history to back itself up. During Prohibition, Pure was a speakeasy, which explains the secret passages and tucked-away labs for bootlegging. More recently, it was the notorious nerve center of the Philadelphia gay scene in the days of disco. Recently reinvented and reopened with a makeover to die for, the 1,000-capacity venue finally feels like a real destination again, with a dazzling light and sound system and an elaborate array of velvet couches, chandeliers, animal prints, giant fish tanks and swank new bars. Two sizable dance floors provide a choice of nightly soundtracks, and the third-floor catwalk lounge allows for some rest and people-watching from above. Pure Pink consistently draws the best house and techno DJs from around the country. The regular clientele is friendly, open-minded, free spirited and predominantly gay. Bathrooms are unisex and the dress code is minimal, so expect close, sweaty quarters.

14 Ratings and Reviews

  • A PLACE OF OLD TO MY HEART

    Review rating : 5out of 5   Kissmask8895 - 11/20/2009

    I was a card carrying member back in the day of the DCA when I worked at Key West on Fri-Sat nites. No matter what the name of this club changes to it will always have a special place in my heart. I will get back there.... soon!

  • Review rating : 5out of 5   Daphillyb0i - 08/09/2008

  • Surprising to me!!!!

    Review rating : 4out of 5   RFoxxy007 - 06/11/2008

    I went there on a humbug, and actually had a good time (being a straight women)!!! Nice place to throw a party .

  • Job Well Done

    Review rating : 5out of 5   CageunMoon - 05/14/2008

    Pure is continuing the long standing after hour tradition for quality entertainment in Philadelphia. While I no longer reside in the city, I recently had the opportunity to visit during Equality Forum and was thrilled to be back. I date back to the days of Elliott's Nest, DCA and 2-4 Club and congratulate the new owners on a job well done.

  • Review rating : 4out of 5   RWQUIEM - 05/13/2008

  • Once you're a member

    Review rating : 4out of 5   usandrez - 12/19/2007

    .. it's worth the investments. Too bad some of the (male) bartenders are straight. :(

  • Too Expensive !!!

    Review rating : 3out of 5   dmichaelpino - 02/07/2007

    I like the place however not the entrance fee being too much to get in.

  • great club

    Review rating : 5out of 5   cc30guy - 07/08/2005

    pure is a great dance club..they top dj's which change every week...it is the best dance club in philly

  • Pure....waste of time

    Review rating : 1out of 5   sthjerzeejohn - 06/26/2005

    Cant grasp why my friends still go here.....has turned into a giant wall to wall sweat pit...ever since Tea went mainstraim and into the PnP era...its amusing though to watch all the new "legendary" Phoenix wannabes holding on to a scene that they werent even around for or at least not yet featured on a list

  • Hetrospective

    Review rating : 4out of 5   me1019jaclyn - 11/28/2004

    It was a great time! The decor has seen much improvement since the days of the 2-4 club, and the staff are as charming as the clientele... even my hetro boyfriend took his shirt off and wile he danced!

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