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    Carl's - The Saloon

    4.1 (22 reviews)
    ModerateGay Bars, Dive Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    CARL'S - THE SALOON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Carl's is the classic old-school gay bar in the heart of Reno. And it is perfect just the way it is. When I go to a gay bar I want a nice bar to sit at, strong cocktails, and a nice atmosphere. What do I mean by a nice atmosphere - well, I mean that it's not so loud that you can talk with the people you are with and that it's interesting and fun. There's lots to look at as the bar has been there for years. There's video gambling at the bar which I think just makes it feel like Nevada. The bartender was super nice. And there's a dart board and a pool table...which I love having a pool table. My partner and I had a super time!

    Day drinking with the Mrs. Let's see what this spot is all about.
    Kristian W.

    Daily drink specials and tons of activities for the weekends. The bartender served us promptly and was very funny!!! Full bar with just about any whiskey, vodka, or mixed drink you could want. They even serve mules with the actual mule cup and not in a regular glass.... because the best part of a mule outside of the liquor is the cool chilled cup!! The drinks are free poured so they definitely don't skip on the liquor. Overall the bar was decently cleaned including the bathroom. Pool table and darts available to enjoy.

    My friend and I having a drink after the Care Chest Bacon, Bourbon, and Brews event!

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    10 days ago

    Fun friendly local neighborhood bar. You'll always have a great time at Carl's. Everyone is welcome.

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    2 years ago

    We had a great time here while in Reno , locals are great , staff is even better! A little dive bar that us gays can relax !

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    4 years ago

    Simply warm & wonderful.. The Best of the Last Great Gay Bars in America

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    10 years ago

    It's a nice community bar. Ryan and Forest are great. Been coming here for years and love this place.

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    I am looking for an all male bar. There used to be one on Kietzke. This says the last gay bar or only gay bar.... I am confused. Used to be a few... Is there a male bar in Reno or Sparks?

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    I've been back to the "Smoking" dive bar and not much has changed. There is a small shift in crowd…read moreso average age is 58 on most nights. Not all dive bars have the smoke issue. So if you like the Smokiness of a dive bar, going home smelling like an ashtray, and hanging with older cool people is your thing than you're home here. I think there's better choices within walking distance. It would be nice if the owner didn't respond with a snarky comment and maybe took constructive criticism, fix your exhaust system and I would happily give you a 4 rating for an authentic dive bar. As you can tell by the owners response they don't care and not going to change. Staff are friendly, and at least the one bartender isn't asleep behind the bar (maybe they switched him out or I came on a day he wasn't there). I'll give it a 2 star rating because it looks like they're cleaning up and painting a bit, but it really should be a one. EP Listening Lounge is clean 1 block away Ryan's is a dive bar, a bit clampish for my taste but whatever Vassar Lounge has lots of parking and pool tables, but more than walking distance I think there's a new scene happening off 6th street or is that 4th, new changes down there. Z bar All of Midtown Etc...

    This bar is HANDS DOWN my favorite in Reno. We stop here every time we're in town. I love the owner…read moreKathy. Chris and TJ are awesome!! They are usually tending bar when we come in. The regulars welcome us wholeheartedly and I appreciate that in a dive bar. Dive bar etiquette is pretty simple. Don't be an Asshole . thank you W for all the fun times!!

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    4.1(179 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Big fan. But I never go. However a couple work friends were available in NYE... and we last minute…read moresaid we'd meet here and so glad we did. It was low enough key for us yet still fun, it was packed and we first sat on a corner edge by the fire the only seats open and it was overwhelmingly HOT by the fire even though the ambiance is lovely. We got super lucky when a couple of ladies left before the countdown so we moved to a table. It was still decorated like Christmas inside and it was super cute. We all LOVED our drinks mine was like a boozy (honestly was there even booze in it lol) milkshake and I tried my friends, one was a special holiday drink "sugar plum fairy" which was sweeter and yummy and other friend got a baileys based martini also very yummy. I can't remember exact names but see pics haha. Really made me wanna come back for that milkshake drink sooner than the once a year or every two years I prob make it in here. For the Older crowd.

    I'm here inside the Peppermill Casino, somewhere I don't usually come when in Reno. But a local…read morefriend wanted to take me to dinner at that fancy Chinese place they have here called Chi. So, after dinner he wanted to take me to this fancy Fireside Lounge for drinks after dinner. It was hella hard to find, but we did finally. It's near the Italian place called Romanza. It's supposed to be like the old school fireplace lounges the Peppermill restaurants used to have. I don't think there's any Peppermill restaurants around anymore, just this casino. My friend told me all locals get 20% off at any of the restaurants, so that's kinds cool. Inside this lounge, it's really on the dark side and there's lots of soft puffy couches and love seats. If you wanted a dark booth to make out in, this is the place! There's nice seating around the gas fireplace if you want, but those seats go fast on busy nights. I thought the music was kinda loud, but that might just be me. I don't think there's much food served in here, just fancy drinks before the making out starts! They have there monster big bowl drinks to share like a Scorpion, I think full of rum and other stuff. That thing's gonna be a headache in the morning! It was fun staying for a round of drinks, we got one of the darker booths ... you know for making out! Check it out, if you can find the lounge!

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