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    Bar Smith

    3.4 (159 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Dance Clubs
    Closed 9:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    The bouncer that bounced me from dancing my face off because my state issued ID was from the future (my Apple wallet). Bittersweet.
    Justin S.

    Normally 5 stars, tonight was a 1. Unfortunately, Bar Smith stopped accepting state issued IDs. I have always had a great time at Bar Smith. The roof top vibes always get me moving. The energy, the lights, the music create an atmosphere that make it easy to find a groove. When I presented my new license using Apple wallet, the bouncer refused to acknowledge it. Some people just have a hard time with change... or accepting the ways of the future. But to be fair he did say he'd let me in if I gave him 20$... unfortunately he didn't accept electronic payments.

    Tiana G.

    Thursday night hip-hop and reggae nights. Saturday night House and hip hop. Best drink specials before 10pm. Lots of locals and out of state visitors. Excellent service from bottle girls and bartenders. Security guys keep a good watch to keep everyone safe.

    Woman's bathroom propped open
    Jennifer M.

    Came here for an event and they are not only disorganized but so unprofessional. a they made us wait outside for over an hour before letting us in even though we were told to come earlier to get ready for the event. They have the ac blasting to a point where it's like a freezer box in here. I would understand that if it was hot out and there are a lot of people in here but it's 60° out and there's a total of 10 people in here. Went to use the bathroom and not only do they have the door propped open, but they have half a fucking door to one of the stalls in the bathroom. I can't even use the bathroom because everyone in the place would see me. The other stall is broken. Will not ever come back here. Only good thing is the DJ.

    Di O.

    After our microscopic martini's @ Hanny's, my bf tiff and I decided to walk over to Bar Smith and check it out. It was a perfect day and we sat out on the front patio. The bartender came out with a beaming smile to take our order. We asked what her specialty was and she said Citrus Martini's soooo.... Citrus Martini's it was. They came out promptly and were DELICIOUS! (see pics) We were also in the mood for something sweet so she also suggested the chocolate torte and we are so glad she did. It was decadent and purrrrrfect. The music was nice, the weather was as good as it gets in AZ, the service was great and the martini's were yummy. What more could you ask for?? We will be back!

    DJ Senbad. If you know you know
    David H.

    Bar Smith is a cool different type of venue for very reasonable drink prices and mixture of music. It's right downtown in a cool spot with other clubs on each side. This is eclectic, dance, hip hop, and house music all in one. There are two stories each one with DJs playing different music. The top floor is outside on the balcony roof top with the entire wall images from a projection screen with a bar and decent size dance floor for a roof top spot. This place isn't pretentious which is always nice that you can just have a good night out and enjoy yourself without having to be dressed to the nines or try act hard and get bottle service for $1000 like you do in Scottsdale and people just staring for no reason. I won't get on my soap box here, not the place. DJ Senbad is the nuts!!! He is a freaking awesome DJ and all around nice guy that is very hospitable. I know this because I see him high fiving, hugging people and always happy when he is on the ones and twos. Always plays good music and doesn't skip a beat. The drinks are a great price. They do good pours and don't over charge you like some of these other places that try to stiff you with their lame pour counts. I would absolutely recommend going here especially if you are downtown and want to dance and enjoy a good crowd. Say what up to Senbad when you go upstairs if he is playing and give him a hello and high five. Good times, good vibes, good spot.

    Rooftop!
    JT T.

    Hip hop downstairs and house techno upstairs on the roof top! Amazing downtown Phoenix views with an awesome vibe. Dance, dance, dance! One of the best clubs around!

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    Best Saturday night spot! Solstice Saturday's are amazing. Hip Hop downstairs, House upstairs. Best dancing vibes.

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    Ask the Community - Bar Smith

    How much is the cover for Saturday night?

    Do they allow 20 year olds?

    No. It's 21+

    Is this a 18 +?

    21+

    What type of music?

    Hip hop and techno/house music divided by two different levels.

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    Dopest hip hop on the bottom floor, open roof top playing house music all night until 3 am.

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    3.0(6 reviews)
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    First time checking out Club Contact last weekend. This place was such a scene to be hanging at and…read morepeople watching. I enjoyed the eclectic mix of people there. It's not the burner/rave/PLUR culture that I love but definitely not douchy like some Scottsdale clubs. Something in between, artsy and funky- It's a unique and cool place. There's an outdoor patio out front with a bar area, apparently there's a downstairs area that I didn't see, not sure if it was open for that night, and then there's a main bar and dance floor area with some seating & tables around the outside of the room. The decor is dubbed as futuristic, I'm not sure it's really that specifically, but it's cool with the big mirrored spheres on the ceiling and walls inside and large LED screen behind the DJ booth. It was a really fun show, we went for DJs Love Language and I also liked Supertaste who came on afterwards. I had a blast dancing to their sets. I will just take off a star due to my experience of some of the other party people there were a bit rude, and that affects the overall vibe. The drinks were fine, nothing special, not outrageously expensive. I have no idea if they have food, we went to dance. I do love that there's a parking garage behind the club and there was plenty of street parking when we arrived at like 1030pm. It's a solid spot to dance. I still have my favorite places in the valley, but I'm sure I'll be back here sometimes too.

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