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I came here for after hours dancing. There was a cover, I believe it was $10. Because I just "came along for the ride" I didn't actually pay the cover, my chaperone did, so I cannot confirm. It's a large establishment. There was a dance floor, and folks dancing on the dance floor. There was a massive outside patio area. Some other rooms I wandered through when I lost my party. Anyhow, as a heterosexual cisgender woman, it wasn't really my vibe, even for after hours dancing I hear the foodtruck outside has great food though. read more

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If you're going to Charlie's...be prepared! This place is WILD. We actually have a Charlie's in Chicago that I've been to before, so I had an idea of what to expect. What I did not expect was the $10 cover for ladies! I was also a little surprised that people were allowed in there with full leather face masks but I couldn't bring a purse. Keep in mind they will make you check it at a (pretty unsecure) area in the front. The space is huge with multiple rooms and bars to order from. The back is the dance floor. We came on a weekend where it was in the 100s in the valley. They have the current temperature of that room in big red letters and while we were there it was 107!! I could only last back there for 1 or 2 songs before I had to go to a cooler part of the bar for some water. My friends definitely had more fun than me, I just got too hot too quick. read more

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Kevin G.

1 month ago

The floor is always sticky... so don't wear good shoes especially during the foam party. Otherwise, the staff and drinks are amazing!

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Jessie B.

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Probably the funnest and most popular gay bar in Phoenix. Really great crowd, good music and several dancers. They have plenty of seating and indoor and outdoor dance floors, although these get really hot in the summer months. There is a $10 cover charge for women, but they except cards and the drinks are cheap and strong! read more

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Sam H.

8 months ago

Line dancing at Charlie's Phoenix on Thursdays and Saturdays has quickly become the highlight of my week. The energy, fun, and sense of community keep me coming back every time. When I first started, I had zero line dancing experience and was pretty nervous, but the free lessons are incredibly helpful. The instructors make everything feel approachable and fun. After just a few months, I'm now able to jump in and dance to many of the songs, which feels like such a win. What really makes Charlie's special, though, is the people. The veteran line dancers are welcoming, encouraging, and genuinely happy to help newcomers feel included. It never feels intimidating, just supportive and fun. I'm grateful that Charlie's has introduced me to an amazing new group of friends, and the venue itself couldn't be better for it. I also want to add that the drinks are reasonably priced and some nights theres also tacos. read more

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RR G.

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8 months ago

I've been here twice while visiting the area. Huge place with multiple bars and a lot of entertainment. The drag shows are really good and last a long time. The drinks were really good and they have a lot of events going on every day of the week. The taco stand onsite is really good! I will definitely be back when I'm in town again. read more

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Sage H.

8 months ago

The bouncer Eric is a saint and made my experience magical ... my VIP of the night and every night

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Adam G.

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8 months ago

Great place to hang out with my friends. Bartenders and staff are always friendly! Drink specials are always on point.

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Tim G.

11 months ago

Great bar! Friendly staff awesome drinks. Always a good time! We have been there several times since moving here and have always had a great experience! read more

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Hannah C.

1 year ago

Do not visit this place if you are a woman. I was wrongfully kicked out last night by two bouncers inside the club. I had only been in Charlie's for about 30 minutes and was waiting to use the women's restroom. While waiting, I met another woman, and we decided to share a stall. A bouncer was yelling at people in the restroom, urging them to hurry up. He was standing with one foot inside the women's restroom and one foot outside. One woman inside the restroom yelled back, explaining that we were using the facilities. The bouncer felt threatened by this and decided to kick us both out. I didn't say a word during the whole incident and was completely confused when I stepped out of the stall, only to find him trying to remove me from the club. I am upset because I paid to get inside, and then I was wrongfully kicked out because a bouncer felt verbally threatened by women in the restroom. read more

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Ron H.

1 year ago

Need new strippers. The old ones are getting boring. Need a couple of strippers 21-25. Pride weekend was boring and not worth the $20 to get in. The drink prices were outlandish. I would have had cocktail servers out and about. Bartenders/ Drag Queens unfriendly from other Charlie's, they brought in. The food was amazing, but needed more options in trucks. As advertised. read more

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Food is top notch and authentic. Everything is made fresh for you and also open late. Service is superb, but if you're and there and you Don't meet Jesse then you weren't there. He works so hard I thought he was the owner. Being from the east this spot gives me beach vibes with no beach. All walks of life are welcome... just I told you so. read more

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Melissa K.

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Love love love this spot. Taco truck has the best chicken quesadillas (xtra crispy) thursdays nights has buy one get one drink free, best music etc. I can't rave enough. Service is superb. read more

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Debbie A.

6 months ago

Join us for a night filled with drinks, dancing, entertaining shows, delicious tacos, and most importantly, a sense of community - all set against the backdrop of lively disco vibes. This spot is a hit with both cowboys and cowgirls. A special shoutout to the amazing Charlie's Show Dancers, they truly put on a fantastic performance! read more

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Christopher G.

1 year ago

The bouncer squeezed my crotch so hard it was sore the rest of the night. Then a security twink came and grabbed me by my neck all rough and told me I had to leave bc I had not bought a drink yet. I was only there about 20 minutes I usually dance then drink but they said there was a line outside and hurried me through the door. This was on 08/30/25 at about 1am Saturday night. I had only heard good things about this place but I'm never coming back. Awful experience. Now that I'm looking at the other reviews it's clear this place is for gay men and STRAIGHT COUPLES ONLY. DO NOT COME HERE ALONE YOU WILL BE SEXUALLY ASSAULTED BY THE STAFF THEN FORCED TO LEAVE. awful awful place way to be every awful stereotype about gay men. i hope alienating and sexually assaulting people feels good. read more

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Yeslek C.

9 months ago

Approaching 2am and my windows are still shaking from the noise level at this place. My neighborhood isn't even the closest one to them. Absolutely disrespectful. They don't follow Phoenix ordinances. They're a bar yet open until 4am? Alcohol is cut off at 2am so what is going on with this place? They need to be investigated. read more

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Desiree F.

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Fun! Fun! Fun! The drinks are good, the drag shows brings joy and the cowboys make sure you are taken care of! Check out the open patio if you need a change of scenery. It doesn't disappoint! read more

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kayla f.

1 year ago

Disappointing Experience After High Expectations We visited this business after it was recommended by one of their employees, so we were genuinely excited to check it out. As soon as we arrived, our group went straight to the restroom. One person in our party had a beer in hand--not realizing it was an issue, since we're from Louisiana where open containers are allowed in many places. Instead of politely letting us know their policy or even pointing out a trash can, the bartender immediately told him to "get out." No explanation, no warning--just kicked him out. When I came out of the restroom and asked what was going on, I was told, "He had an open container. We're not serving him." I asked if anyone had explained the rules--because again, we're from out of state and didn't know--and was met with a shrug. That's when I said, "Now it makes sense why the bar is completely empty." We totally understand policies, but there's a respectful way to handle things. First impressions matter, and in this case, it felt more like a punishment than a welcome. I hope the owners or management address how guests--especially out-of-towners--are treated. One bad encounter can turn away a lot of good people. read more

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Jonny S.

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It's the main spot in town and it's pretty awesome I didn't see the dance floor being used for much dancing when I visited - I mainly saw drag shows there The outdoor area is awesome Bartenders are friendly and drinks are great read more

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Arreekentingi T.

2 years ago

it's just to be fun, now I feel discriminated just for being a girl, I got charged $10.00 on Sunday afternoon, I asked if there is anything going on?? and the guy at the bar, said this is a Man's bar, I found out only Females got charged on weekends, even if there is nothing going on .. for now on my friend and I we can go to a please everyone is welcome ‍, like I said .. it's just to be fun, now just a few ppl on sundays. read more

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Selena C.

1 year ago

Absolute horrible time there as a female, like obviously the owner has mommy or women issues because their mentality towards wombman are uncalled for, you know you come from a wombmans womb right?? Disrespectful place with good tacos from the food truck outside, the atmosphere is for gay men only. No real accommodations for women, and a guy came out the bar and told me I should off myself because I parked in a handicap parking spot being 7.5 months pregnant. This is just a disgusting place in all honesty. read more

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Esteban J.

1 year ago

It's fun and all but there is never a DJ. Literally a random dude with a laptop. Music is garbo pop, pre-recorded mixes and it's so bad. You have to be blacked out to enjoy it read more

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Sheila D.

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2 years ago

Such a cute and fun spot! I loved all the cowboy hats the workers had! Such good dance music! And the outside area is attached to a Mexican place so u can order food from the bar area! Really good and cheap drinks and large variety! There were workers walking around with trays of $1 Jell-O shots too! Full of beautiful and friendly people! read more

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Kelly B.

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This bar is so fun. Me and my friends love to dance. We came here for the first time and had a freaking blast. The energy was high. Everyone was dancing and just enjoying themselves having a good time. The crowd was friendly. Everyone was one on the same page just there to dance and have fun. Phoenix doesn't have an amazing club scene so to find this place was a score. I'll be back for sure. read more

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Roman C.

2 years ago

Absolutely incredible!! Every time I've come here I have the time of my life!!! The music is incredible, the staff is patient but efficient, and the atmosphere is AWESOME!!!! Went there for New Years and it was honestly the best NYE of my life!! read more

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This has to be the most lively spot I visited while I was in Phoenix. During my two visits in Arizona, I saw a couple of drag performances and more people dancing in this venue compared to others. I also enjoy that they sell food here for all the drunk people who might need some carbs. During my 2nd time here, there was a tall bartender who was really rude to me. I am unsure why, but it just seemed odd to me. I liked the music here. There were also some gogo dancers, but I can tell that half of the gogo's were gay baiters. I'd prefer to give my tips and money to persons who are actually queer that are working in a queer establishment. Either way, I enjoyed my time here. read more

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James P.

2 years ago

Incredible service and a very welcoming place. I came here with my cousins and we had such a great time, they have such a great DJ!

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Lucy B.

2 years ago

So good!! So entertaining!!! And the drinks were really good,but I've got to say the men were delicious! Love this place! read more

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Chase D.

3 years ago

I've been going to Charlies for awhile now and I love it, but my last two experiences there got me a little upset. We were there a few weeks ago and a friend of ours ended up tripping and stumbling. He was a little drunk yes, but bro is also just clumsy. Well one of the staff saw this and immediatelly kicked our whole group of 8 people out. This was embarassing since we recommended this place for it's good and welcoming vibes. It was heartbreaking but we understood and left. Now last night we go right. And mind you it's 100 degrees out. We give the dudes our ID's and they clear us to go in. One of the girls grabbed a water from a literal bucket of waters at the entrace, because again, ITS 100 DEGREES OUT, and she goes inside. The girls pay the entry fee and then the staff member asks where we got the water. The girl is honest and says she just grabbed it from the bucket and the staff member then refuses to let her in. Just would not budge because she grabbed a water. We even tried to give it back and it wasnt even opened and the guy just kept saying "it's a firm no". We talked with the ID guy and he was like wtf that's stupid but there was nothing he could do about it. So they basically took our money and then wouldnt let us in. Again I love Charlies, I'm a big advocate of treating the staff there kindly and with respect, but these last 2 experiences were extremely disheartening. It's really frustrating paying for ubers and all that just to get kicked out. Hope you guys can do better in the future. Edit: I've read some of the other reviews now, seems like a major employee issue going on. I understand the need to be safe and that's stressful, but it seems like everytime there's a situation they just resort to just kicking people out instead of just telling people to calm down or whatever. Most people are understanding if you just talk to them. You're just gonna keep getting frustrated customers at this rate. Please stop escalating issues. Take some deescalation classes or something. read more

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I went here for the drag show and I wasn't disappointed! This club is huge and has two areas to party in. There's bartenders scattered throughout the place for convenience to get a drink. The bar tenders were super friendly and when they ran out of cider at the station I went to, they were able to make some great alternative recommendations! They weren't super expensive either which is a plus. The club was super chill and relaxing. They have a huge parking lot which isn't big enough unfortunately so the parking spills into the other businesses next door but I will say they have a night attendant out in the parking lot that walks the area to make sure things are good and taken care of! For men there's no cover and for women there's a $7 cover fee. Music was great and the DJs really knew how to keep the crowd going. My only complaint is the small and limited amount of bathrooms for women. Three stalls for a super busy night made for long lines! However I wouldn't let that stop me from coming back here to have fun and party! read more

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Kira D.

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Both bingo hostesses made my 1st ever lgbtq bingo night so much fun! Piper had it goin on & she was on top, big time!! ;) I loooooved their jazzed up bingo twist! Super creative & fun!! U gotta go here & experience it for yourself! Just show up on a bingo night, grab some bingo cards & pens at the stage area, and play on playa!! The music was bangin as well! And, they had a 2 for 1 special on drinks this Tuesday. I played with like 10 bingo cards each round & they even gave everyone extra rounds with the same bingo cards & I still couldn't come up with a single win! I guess bingo's just not my thing...dang...I still had a great time; thanks to the awesome hostesses & Dj! Keep rockin' it y'all!! read more

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Ari B.

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3 years ago

The food, service and ambiance was TOP TIER @ Charlie's! I went for my birthday in July!!!! Y'all this place was everything lol the bartenders were the bomb, the music gave me nonstop vibes and the people (patrons and employees) were just a vibe! This is the only photo I took from that night... one thing I can say is: My super queer self and all my gay and straight friends had an absolute blast at Charlie's!! Thanks y'all ! (I ate a steak enchilada- 5 stars for sure!) read more

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Austin F.

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2 years ago

This place kicked me and my friend in a wheelchair out due to being "too drunk" when we'd only been there for an hour with 2 drinks each on pride weekend. I could easily point to 10-20 others getting severely more intoxicated than us. They clearly just needed some extra leg room around the bar. This was my first ever experience here at Charlie's and I will NEVER be coming back again after dealing with such an ableist and inconsiderate environment. read more

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Desert G.

3 years ago

This establishment has NO sense of being neighborly! On the weekends the owners and management allow this overly crowded bar to blast their PA system and exceptionally loud music to the point that it is just loud, obnoxious, electronic noise four city blocks away. They pump up their crowds to the point that you hear high pitched screaming from them at the same distance. I do not have a problem with people having a great time at a night club but that does not give you the right to disrupt the tranquillity of the four surrounding neighborhoods. Wonder if the cretans who own and run it will begin to respect their neighbors, the women, children, and men who are trying to live comfortably in their own homes and even try to get their children to sleep in a decent hour without having to put up with all that noise or is it going to take getting petitioned in the four neighborhoods to get the City of Phoenix to shut down one of the few nightclubs that caters to the particular group of people that go there. Heads Up Charlie's get your act together or prepare to close! ~Doc~ read more

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Nicky A.

2 years ago

Recently moved from LA to AZ wanted to check out a gay bar so decided to visit Charlie's unfortunately this was not it to the outdated music and to the treating females differently apparently if u are a female they charge 10$ well men get in for free which is wild to me because u are a lgbtq community bar make it make sense and the service at the bar was horrible u don't get no service or noticed unless u are male definitely won't be back. But gotta say it's a big bar and the concept is cool with the whole cowboy theme but they gotta do better for being a lgbtq bar . read more

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Angelina T.

2 years ago

Super fun and gay friendly! I'm a woman so I had to pay $10 to get in but men are free. Things didn't get fun until 12am really, but the did have drag shows before then. I would go again :) read more

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Austin N.

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Fabulous wet Friday! That was absolutely hot. Best dancers I have ever seen and interacted with. Fun, fun, fun.L

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Elena H.

2 years ago

This place is great!!! We felt so comfortable and welcomed! They do not judge! They make sure you have a great time while you're here! I will always come back to Charlie's! read more

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727 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
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(602) 265-0224
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http://www.charliesphoenix.com

Hours

What time does Charlie's - Phoenix open?

Charlie's - Phoenix opens at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Charlie's - Phoenix opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Charlie's - Phoenix close?

Charlie's - Phoenix closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Charlie's - Phoenix closes at 4:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Fri 2:00 PM - 4:00 AM (Next day)Sat 12:00 PM - 4:00 AM (Next day)Sun 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Charlie's - Phoenix take Bitcoin?

No, Charlie's - Phoenix does not take Bitcoin.

Does Charlie's - Phoenix take credit cards?

Yes, Charlie's - Phoenix takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Charlie's - Phoenix have a happy hour?

Yes, Charlie's - Phoenix has a happy hour.

Does Charlie's - Phoenix serve alcohol?

Yes, Charlie's - Phoenix serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Charlie's - Phoenix allow dogs?

Yes, Charlie's - Phoenix allows dogs.

Does Charlie's - Phoenix have TVs?

Yes, Charlie's - Phoenix has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Charlie's - Phoenix have bike parking?

Yes, Charlie's - Phoenix has bike parking.

Does Charlie's - Phoenix have outdoor seating?

Yes, Charlie's - Phoenix has outdoor seating options.

Does Charlie's - Phoenix have parking?

Yes, Charlie's - Phoenix has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Charlie's - Phoenix wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Charlie's - Phoenix is wheelchair accessible.

Does Charlie's - Phoenix allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, Charlie's - Phoenix allows outdoor smoking.

Does Charlie's - Phoenix have free WiFi?

Yes, Charlie's - Phoenix has free WiFi.

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We will be coming to Phoenix from Los Angeles for a rodeo in February. Does the clientele wear western wear (boots, belt buckles and cowboy hats)? Or is it just a western themed place with people not in western attire?

It's just kinda southern looking. It's a gay bar so everyone wears anything pretty much

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What is the minimum age range to get in? I'm trying to bring my friend but she's 20 and don't want to go if she won't be able to get in.

Charlie's is 21+ but feel free to take your friend to Karamaba's which is 18+ after 2 AM on Friday and Saturday's.

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Weird question ahead, sorry! on dancing in your undies only night, do they allow thongs?

I bet they do! Though I've never seen the "dancing in your undies only" night....

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Anyone know what happens on Monday night?

Half price drinks when ya don't wear pants or shirtless

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Is this bar 18+ or 21+?

I think it's 18

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18+ or 21+?

21+

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When does the country western line-square dancing theme END and the Disco dancing BEGIN? I prefer the latter. Also, is the dance music any good? Any 80's stuff (the best era…

I typically notice a change in Saturday's around 11p! But they mostly caters to more recent artists and mixes, with some classics mixed in

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Review Highlights - Charlie's - Phoenix

“First time here last night celebrating a friends bday had a blast we watched the drag show and did some dancing.”

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Hmm ok its 07.04.26 11 PM on 4th of July custom bar crawl…read more Lyft - Turqoise Wine Bar started 9:30 -10PM due to closing hrs at 10 pm Lyft - Indian steele park - Cancelled fireworks Lyft Cruisin 7th Lots of Dead souls there especially a grim reaper i mean rude scary bartender . i asked what type of drinks does he have ? he with his sweaty clammy lookin face and dishevelled hair rudely replied with "watcha see is watcha got ! using his hands in a gesture for me to hurry & make a decision so i said i would like something sweet . he replied "that could be anything" then rattled off an unknown concoction so i ordered that instead. Gotta admit it was a sweet drink but i didnt want to sit on a tiny barstool all nite lookin at a scary bartender so i took another Lyft to a beautifull place called Diablo Rooftop Bar . and that was my 4th of July Pub Crawl NEVER GO TO CRUISIN 7th That place is terrifying !

Got roofied there Thurs Aug 13. Had a a few vodka cranberry juice but when the late night crowd…read morearrived I (which the bartender knew that I was a straight guy) was asked to leave. Stepped away once from the bar to use the restroom.

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Anvil

3.5(30 reviews)

3.7 mi

A unassuming grey building on the outside. Inside it is eclectic with Cristal chandeliers,…read moremannequins in togas, a small stage and an outdoor smokers patio. The bartender was friendly and the drinks strong. Definitely a cruisy vibe. Drink prices are reasonable. A lot of themed nights and patty's some may have a cover charge so go online and check.

This was the final stop of my Arizona trip, and I am glad it was. It was chill and slow pace when I…read morecame around 5:30 pm New Year's Day. There were some handsome men and some Pup's hanging around. I was only here for an hour, but I very much felt that the vibe was close enough to my favorite bar at home in Los Angeles. I have been told that this bar is the leather and kink bar of the city. I didn't realize that this place had a cute little patio until I was just about ready to leave. The bartender was nice too. He would periodically come over and check to see if we needed refills. I wish I was able to see this bar on a weekend night. Parking could be a little hard if you come during a time when a lot of patrons might be visiting. We were lucky enough to have found a spot right up front when we arrived.

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Kobalt

3.7(160 reviews)

1.8 mi

Love the venue and events they host! But... The stage blocks the Feng Shui. When there is a drag…read moreshow, it is such a challenge moving around without getting elbowed.

Went here last night (Friday) for some fun with friends. Barbara Seville was hosting and it djd not…read moredisappoint. The service wa good, the ambiance was chill, and the food was great. I had a quesadilla from some lady out in the patio. Overall, a good time.

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OZ Bar

3.6(32 reviews)

1.4 mi

Love the karaoke! Friendly people, you feel at home right away. I am straight but I come for…read morekaraoke and I always feel welcome. Lots of activities, parties, raffles, tournaments, and such. They support several charities, and fundraising events contribute to those. They don't serve food but allow you to bring food in from several nearby restaurants. Or really anywhere. Great place!

Bartender Sunday night pride must hate his job! Terrible customer service terrible communication…read moreterrible bar side manor! Had one drink that was $3 more than every other bar and left immediately. I will never again walk into this bar!

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Bar 1912

4.4(78 reviews)

0.9 mi

Another speakeasy unlocked! Located inside Valentine, this one has a very swanky, casual feel to…read moreit. Very nicely decorated, with a bit of sophistication. The bar is clean and the surrounding tables and chairs make for a good hangout spot with friends. They do have an extensive menu of drinks to choose from and the bartenders are friendly and efficient. They do offer some desserts and some light bites as well. The restroom is pretty bougie and I'm mad that I didn't get any pics or videos because that has got to be the fanciest toilet I have ever seen in public! Lol You just have to see it for yourself! If you're looking for a casual vibe with a good drink selection, this is a good one to try. Great for a date night, too! Have yourself a ball at Bar 1912!

The self-appointed king of speakeasies is back at it with another one. Located in the Melrose part…read moreof Phoenix, I checked out Bar 1912 after having dinner at Valentine (hint, hint: the speakeasy is located inside the restaurant). They have a small parking lot, but it's free and I was able to find a spot on a Friday evening. Ambiance (2.5/5): Speakeasies are known for their sophistication and for their hidden entry. Bar 1912 isn't much of a mystery. There are two entry points. Either a door in the back of the restaurant or a hallway inside the restaurant that's relatively easy to find as there isn't a door or anything in between the restaurant and the speakeasy. Our waiter took us there after our meal. Bar 1912 is nice, but just about average in terms of ambiance compared to other speakeasies. Part of the reason is that it's very loud (seats 30 people or so) and all of the seating at the bar are back-less bar stools (which I personally hate due to my back). I would have preferred to sit on the various couches/sofas next to the bar. Service (4.5/5): Friendly, attentive service. Exactly what you hope for when you're grabbing a drink (especially when they take a little longer to make due to their sophistication). You're provided with water without asking which is always a nice touch. I had to grab the bartender's attention once or twice, but outside of that, a job well done. Food (N/A); Since I had dinner at Valentine prior, I skipped food here. They have a small menu consisting mostly of appetizers (many, but not all, which are offered at Valentine). One option which isn't at Valentine, but which piqued my interest is the Sonoran hot dog. Had I been hungry, it would've been a no brainer. They have four or so desserts on the menu, and I had room for dessert, but none of them seemed appetizing. Drinks (4/5): When I'm at a speakeasy, I look for creativity and an interesting blend of ingredients. You certainly have that here. There's a focus on Native American and Hispanic influences here, which is pretty cool, and fitting since we're in Phoenix and everything. I tried two cocktails, one was a hit and one was a miss. I'm pretty flexible when it comes to cocktails, and I know what I like, so I rarely miss. Unfortunately, it happened here. With that being said, I tried some liqueurs I had never had before which is awesome. And I enjoyed the cocktail menu. This isn't the type of spot you'll find an Espresso Martini...thankfully. With a couple of tweaks, Bar 1912 could be in line with some of my favorite speakeasies in town.

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Zon W.

10 years ago

Hello my Fellow Yelp Followers and awesome SUMMER TRAVELERS. Phoenix is a great city!!!!! If you take Yelp reviews seriously like we all do, then read the dozens of "1 STAR" reviews that former Phoenix Charlie's customers have written about this place. If you value your time and money, listen and go to other establishments for your GLBT dollars. Before I posted this review, I was at Charlies Phoenix last night, and I agree completely with all the reviews below: "i have not been a huge fan of charlies for a while....for some reason it always smells like vomit....about 8 months ago my car was broken into they stole a purse out of the front floor board, the funny thing is they had police walking the parking lot...then 1 had another car broken into this time they stole a caboodle which had make up in it and a rhinestoned mask...when we went inside and asked them to call the police, they said they couldn't and gave us the number to do it ourselves. great customer service...i think not!!! then we were out side and the bar manager came out and said they have video of the whole parking lot and we can get a copy of it great!!! oh but but we have to wait till thursday...now i hate the bar" ROBERT M - PHOENIX "Went there last night since I have MLK day off. I asked about beer specials that they normally have on Sunday nights.Bartender said there were not any that night. Wow, what a slap in the face.They took advantage of the long weekend and decided they would make more money if they did not have their usual specials. This is bad KARMA! I hope there are other guys out there that support Charlies all year long that are upset by this. I would suggest not going or at least don't tip or have one less drink then you normally would. Best bet, tell them how unfair this is either in person or via social media." RYAN P-PHOENIX "Whoever thought that mixing alcohol & volleyball together in a bar made a huge mistake. The doorman made my friend leave and put her purse in the car. This bar is very dark so if you want to go outside , beware of the flying volleyballs! I was slammed in the side of my cheek while I was talking with friends at the table, I went to tell the manager that it was getting out of hand and he sarcastically said" you should sit somewhere else,". Well I will never sit anywhere at this bar ever again thanks to the way he talked to me. When I went back to the table to get my friend, a volleyball hit her in the neck. We left before any other harm could come to us. I'm surprised that no one has sued them......hmmmmm? Also, one of my drinks had some vodka, the next one was missing alcohol, very inconsistent." AARON P-SEATTLE "I would rate it 0 stars but that's not possible. Every time I have come here I have been treated badly. Gave the dj $15 on an extremely slow Sun. to play song. The night ended & he never played the song. When I asked for my money back, essentially was told to f**k off. Only good thing about this place is the taco truck connected to it. I plan on avoiding this place like and STD, which you might get simply by waking in." SIMONE M-SCOTTSDALE "They do make ONLY women pay a 5. Fee to come in just to treat them Like SHIT. I am absolutely Disgusted and Repulsed with Rubens Contreras behavior. I have filed a police report on Ruben Contreras. I would like everyone to hear and know this. So this DOES NOT HAPPEN TO YOU! I will NEVER GO BACK TO THAT BAR AGAIN!" BROOK A. PHOENIX "I have always wanted to come here.... So my 2nd time going I was in full face drag... I thought it would be fine seeing that this is a gay bar... But I was assaulted by a young guy for no reason... He had grabbed me pushed me to the ground after throwing a punch..... I was on the ground being assaulted and no one helped.. I'm not even sure I'll go back because nothing was done..." SHANE J. - MESA "Had to give 1 star b/c couldn't give it ZERO. This is not female friendly-women (not those in drag),but women are charged a cover to get in. This is a guys only bar -even though they will tell you otherwise.They are not about equality - yuck!!!" RMK - PHOENIX "Charlie's is truly a despicable establishment. They are sexist and will steal your money." LEOPOLD B - NEW YORK "This bar sucks. Shallow bartenders & horrible staff. Drinks were weak & the bartender didn't even make eye contact while I was ordering. Also smells like a health violation when you walk in. Never going back to this dump" JAMIE K.-PHOENIX "Eww what the heck first time I go rude service ! There were guys having sex in the bathroom & there were used condoms inside the stalls bartenders were shitty" KEVIN F - ORANGE, CA "After years of being a loyal customer here, I'm completely unimpressed with your new door staff. They are rude, dismissive and just cause the loss of several customers. It's a shame." TYLER K. - PHOENIX "R.I.P. This bar is so over rated. Even with the drink specials it's not worth it. Beyond rude work staff. You read more

Peach M.

10 years ago

Hello my Fellow Yelp Followers. Phoenix is a great city!!!!! If you take Yelp reviews seriously like we all do, then read the dozens of "1 STAR" reviews that former Phoenix Charlie's customers have written about this place. If you value your time and money, listen and go to other establishments for your GLBT dollars. Before I posted this review, I was at Charlies Phoenix last night, and I agree completely with all the reviews below: "i have not been a huge fan of charlies for a while....for some reason it always smells like vomit....about 8 months ago my car was broken into they stole a purse out of the front floor board, the funny thing is they had police walking the parking lot...then 1 had another car broken into this time they stole a caboodle which had make up in it and a rhinestoned mask...when we went inside and asked them to call the police, they said they couldn't and gave us the number to do it ourselves. great customer service...i think not!!! then we were out side and the bar manager came out and said they have video of the whole parking lot and we can get a copy of it great!!! oh but but we have to wait till thursday...now i hate the bar" ROBERT M - PHOENIX "Went there last night since I have MLK day off. I asked about beer specials that they normally have on Sunday nights.Bartender said there were not any that night. Wow, what a slap in the face.They took advantage of the long weekend and decided they would make more money if they did not have their usual specials. This is bad KARMA! I hope there are other guys out there that support Charlies all year long that are upset by this. I would suggest not going or at least don't tip or have one less drink then you normally would. Best bet, tell them how unfair this is either in person or via social media." RYAN P-PHOENIX "Whoever thought that mixing alcohol & volleyball together in a bar made a huge mistake. The doorman made my friend leave and put her purse in the car. This bar is very dark so if you want to go outside , beware of the flying volleyballs! I was slammed in the side of my cheek while I was talking with friends at the table, I went to tell the manager that it was getting out of hand and he sarcastically said" you should sit somewhere else,". Well I will never sit anywhere at this bar ever again thanks to the way he talked to me. When I went back to the table to get my friend, a volleyball hit her in the neck. We left before any other harm could come to us. I'm surprised that no one has sued them......hmmmmm? Also, one of my drinks had some vodka, the next one was missing alcohol, very inconsistent." AARON P-SEATTLE "I would rate it 0 stars but that's not possible. Every time I have come here I have been treated badly. Gave the dj $15 on an extremely slow Sun. to play song. The night ended & he never played the song. When I asked for my money back, essentially was told to f**k off. Only good thing about this place is the taco truck connected to it. I plan on avoiding this place like and STD, which you might get simply by waking in." SIMONE M-SCOTTSDALE "They do make ONLY women pay a 5. Fee to come in just to treat them Like SHIT. I am absolutely Disgusted and Repulsed with Rubens Contreras behavior. I have filed a police report on Ruben Contreras. I would like everyone to hear and know this. So this DOES NOT HAPPEN TO YOU! I will NEVER GO BACK TO THAT BAR AGAIN!" BROOK A. PHOENIX "I have always wanted to come here.... So my 2nd time going I was in full face drag... I thought it would be fine seeing that this is a gay bar... But I was assaulted by a young guy for no reason... He had grabbed me pushed me to the ground after throwing a punch..... I was on the ground being assaulted and no one helped.. I'm not even sure I'll go back because nothing was done..." SHANE J. - MESA "Had to give 1 star b/c couldn't give it ZERO. This is not female friendly-women (not those in drag),but women are charged a cover to get in. This is a guys only bar -even though they will tell you otherwise.They are not about equality - yuck!!!" RMK - PHOENIX "Charlie's is truly a despicable establishment. They are sexist and will steal your money." LEOPOLD B - NEW YORK "This bar sucks. Shallow bartenders & horrible staff. Drinks were weak & the bartender didn't even make eye contact while I was ordering. Also smells like a health violation when you walk in. Never going back to this dump" JAMIE K.-PHOENIX "Eww what the heck first time I go rude service ! There were guys having sex in the bathroom & there were used condoms inside the stalls bartenders were shitty" KEVIN F - ORANGE, CA "After years of being a loyal customer here, I'm completely unimpressed with your new door staff. They are rude, dismissive and just cause the loss of several customers. It's a shame." TYLER K. - PHOENIX "R.I.P. This bar is so over rated. Even with the drink specials it's not worth it. Beyond rude work staff. You act as if the drinks were fr read more

Queen D.

10 years ago

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10 years ago

Marysexton A.

10 years ago

Hello my Fellow Yelp Followers and awesome & LABOR DAY WEEKEND TRAVELERS. Phoenix is a great city!!!!! If you take Yelp reviews seriously like we all do, then read the dozens of "1 STAR" reviews that former Phoenix Charlie's customers have written about this place. If you value your time and money, listen and go to other establishments for your GLBT dollars. Before I posted this review, I was at Charlies Phoenix last night, and I agree completely with all the reviews below: "i have not been a huge fan of charlies for a while....for some reason it always smells like vomit....about 8 months ago my car was broken into they stole a purse out of the front floor board, the funny thing is they had police walking the parking lot...then 1 had another car broken into this time they stole a caboodle which had make up in it and a rhinestoned mask...when we went inside and asked them to call the police, they said they couldn't and gave us the number to do it ourselves. great customer service...i think not!!! then we were out side and the bar manager came out and said they have video of the whole parking lot and we can get a copy of it great!!! oh but but we have to wait till thursday...now i hate the bar" ROBERT M - PHOENIX "Went there last night since I have MLK day off. I asked about beer specials that they normally have on Sunday nights.Bartender said there were not any that night. Wow, what a slap in the face.They took advantage of the long weekend and decided they would make more money if they did not have their usual specials. This is bad KARMA! I hope there are other guys out there that support Charlies all year long that are upset by this. I would suggest not going or at least don't tip or have one less drink then you normally would. Best bet, tell them how unfair this is either in person or via social media." RYAN P-PHOENIX "Whoever thought that mixing alcohol & volleyball together in a bar made a huge mistake. The doorman made my friend leave and put her purse in the car. This bar is very dark so if you want to go outside , beware of the flying volleyballs! I was slammed in the side of my cheek while I was talking with friends at the table, I went to tell the manager that it was getting out of hand and he sarcastically said" you should sit somewhere else,". Well I will never sit anywhere at this bar ever again thanks to the way he talked to me. When I went back to the table to get my friend, a volleyball hit her in the neck. We left before any other harm could come to us. I'm surprised that no one has sued them......hmmmmm? Also, one of my drinks had some vodka, the next one was missing alcohol, very inconsistent." AARON P-SEATTLE "I would rate it 0 stars but that's not possible. Every time I have come here I have been treated badly. Gave the dj $15 on an extremely slow Sun. to play song. The night ended & he never played the song. When I asked for my money back, essentially was told to f**k off. Only good thing about this place is the taco truck connected to it. I plan on avoiding this place like and STD, which you might get simply by waking in." SIMONE M-SCOTTSDALE "They do make ONLY women pay a 5. Fee to come in just to treat them Like SHIT. I am absolutely Disgusted and Repulsed with Rubens Contreras behavior. I have filed a police report on Ruben Contreras. I would like everyone to hear and know this. So this DOES NOT HAPPEN TO YOU! I will NEVER GO BACK TO THAT BAR AGAIN!" BROOK A. PHOENIX "I have always wanted to come here.... So my 2nd time going I was in full face drag... I thought it would be fine seeing that this is a gay bar... But I was assaulted by a young guy for no reason... He had grabbed me pushed me to the ground after throwing a punch..... I was on the ground being assaulted and no one helped.. I'm not even sure I'll go back because nothing was done..." SHANE J. - MESA "Had to give 1 star b/c couldn't give it ZERO. This is not female friendly-women (not those in drag),but women are charged a cover to get in. This is a guys only bar -even though they will tell you otherwise.They are not about equality - yuck!!!" RMK - PHOENIX "Charlie's is truly a despicable establishment. They are sexist and will steal your money." LEOPOLD B - NEW YORK "This bar sucks. Shallow bartenders & horrible staff. Drinks were weak & the bartender didn't even make eye contact while I was ordering. Also smells like a health violation when you walk in. Never going back to this dump" JAMIE K.-PHOENIX "Eww what the heck first time I go rude service ! There were guys having sex in the bathroom & there were used condoms inside the stalls bartenders were shitty" KEVIN F - ORANGE, CA "After years of being a loyal customer here, I'm completely unimpressed with your new door staff. They are rude, dismissive and just cause the loss of several customers. It's a shame." TYLER K. - PHOENIX "R.I.P. This bar is so over rated. Even with the drink specials it's not worth it. Beyond rude wo read more

Christiana G.

3 years ago

******PLEASE SHARE TO SPREAD AWARENESS ABOUT SAFETY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING !!!!! **** MY COMMENTS ARE BEING DELETED BY Charlie's Phoenix!!!!!! THIS IS THE LARGEST GAY BAR IN AZ !!!!! Thursday Nights at Charlie's are known for their 2-4-1 drink specials, with this being said it gets very packed/busy. There was no security, bouncer, police, nothing. They only do this on the weekend. MY SAFETY WAS IN DANGER AT THIS BAR MULTIPLE TIMES THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT . I was first approached by a man who was telling me how beautiful I am, and he was being very sweet. I assumed he was gay, so I was taking all his compliments. By the way, I was waiting in line with my friends at the bathroom when he randomly approached us. Suddenly all of the compliments turned dark, and creepy. He told me that he bets "I'm good in bed" and to stick out my tongue. I immediately told him I felt uncomfortable and walked away. This man kept trying to yell and get my attention all night, but I saw him approach a different group of women doing the same thing, trying to get them to dance and take them home. My friend that is in drag has just told me after this happened, that active human traffickers come to this bar and that I need to be careful. So I was already on edge all night . (This is a gay bar owned by men, where mostly gay men go, so why is this man even approaching random women and trying to pull the same scheme with them all?) THIS ISNT EVEN THE WORST PART!!! My friends and I were celebrating my birthday, so we had multiple drinks. I was trying to enjoy myself, but already felt like I was being watched by the first man. My friends wanted to go to the dance floor, so we did. There was hardly anyone dancing but us, 6 women. As I was dancing with my girlfriend, I look up and see a man BLATANTLY exposing himself/ pleasuring himself while staring at my friends and I !!!!! I have never reacted so fast! I WAS INFURIATED! He was so scared once he saw me yelling and approaching him , he said "I'm leaving, I'm leaving!" I only had the chance to shove him out the entire way out the club, until he ran out the door! THIS MAN GOT AWAY!!!! AND CHARLIES DID NOTHING ABOUT IT!!!!! ZERO SAFETY FOR THE LGBT COMMUNITY, ZERO SAFETY FOR WOMEN!!!!!! I WILL NEVER BE COMING BACK TO THIS BAR !!!! PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND STAY WITH FRIENDS WHEN YOU ARE OUT ! ALWAYS BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS . Charlie's is worldwide in Mexico, Denver, Chicago, and LAS VEGAS!!!! The fact that they do not care about women's safety or hire a bouncer on one of their nights where they have these drink deals is MIND BLOWING. THEY DIDNT DO A DAMN THING !!!!!!! read more

Robin J.

2 years ago

I recently visited Charlie's and unfortunately had a disappointing experience that I feel compelled to share. As a tourist, I was excited to enjoy the atmosphere, but upon arrival, I was denied entry simply because I did not have my passport on me. Instead, I presented my National ID, which is a government-issued form of identification, but the staff refused to accept it. It's disheartening to see such a lack of understanding regarding identification requirements, especially in a place that welcomes international visitors. The staff seemed uneducated about the importance of different forms of government-issued ID and insisted that only American IDs or passports were acceptable. This is not only unreasonable but also discriminatory, as it alienates tourists who may not carry their passports at all times, particularly when they are out for an evening. To make matters worse, there were even discussions with the police present, and the response remained the same - a rigid adherence to their misguided rules. This left me feeling unwelcome and frustrated, as it was clear that the staff lacked knowledge about international identification standards and the realities that come with being a traveler in a foreign country. I believe the owner of Charlie's needs to take action to educate their staff on these matters. It's crucial for any establishment in the hospitality industry to be more accommodating and informed, particularly when it comes to recognizing the diverse backgrounds of their clientele. Overall, my experience was disappointing, and I felt a strong sense of discrimination rather than the acceptance and celebration of diversity that such venues should embody. I hope that in the future, Charlie's will take steps to foster a more inclusive environment. read more

Jossie C.

4 years ago

Misogynistic AND Transphobic. Women, lesbians, bi,trans, intersexed, pan, etc don't spend your money with a misogynistic business. Women get charged even if you identify as lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, omnisexual, etc, etc. If you are a woman you have better odds hooking up with a gay man. They will completely IGNORE YOU and serve men first even if you have been waiting for over 30min. ALLy female friends that used to go there hate the place. As a transwoman, I got treated sooo poorly that I wanted cry because of how mad they made me feel. I work at a bar, and if I were to treat my customers like that, I get fired on the spot. No, I was not drunk. I stopped drinking but I wanted to be with my gay roommates. Time and time again, their constant moto is misogyny. For claiming to be an LGBTQ+ bar THEY SURELY ARE "G" ONLY and screw the rest. I'd rather go to bunkhouse, boycott, bar1, the Rock, Sazerac, or C7th than going to thar place ever again. Damage is done. I complained to the management before and they surely ignored it. If you want to keep your club exclusively gay, do it ...just don't call yourselves LBTQIAP+ or fly the progressive flag ...because you surely are as progressive as a conservative boomer (thumbs up). read more

AJ I.

4 years ago

Ok, I don't even know where to begin. I have been to Charlie's MULTIPLE times now and am completely baffled by their blatant discriminatory policies. And, I do believe they are "policies" because I've witnessed them implemented on several occasions by multiple white male employees. Not only do they ONLY charge a cover for women to get in, it's also discretionary. So, it seems that whomever is collecting the door fee is just letting any dude who presents as male in the door, but if he decides that you don't look male enough for him he'll charge you. Wtf???? What year is this? What city??? Transphobic, racist, sexist....this place has a lawsuit just waiting happen. Oh, also, weak asf drinks unless you're a hot white guy. The draw is really just being queer and having a limited amount of places to go and dance at, but with the amount of straight people also frequenting this place, it's so not worth supporting such a bigoted business. I feel more welcomed and included at more straight bars than I do at Charlie's. Don't waste your time, money, energy or sacrifice your integrity supporting this place. read more

Brook A.

12 years ago

Horrrrible!!!!! Last night I was at Charlies and I was assaulted by a male customer we both bumped into eachother by accident he then grabbed my arm and wrist and twisted it!! My wrist is swallon. I told him to Never touch a women like that! I was totally caught off guard and was not expecting that. The Manager Ruben Contreras saw the whole thing and heard me yell in shock. He then Told me to leave. I tried to explain to him what had happened. He escorted me out so quickly, I didn't not get a good look or the name of the man who had assaulted me. I Believe Charlies is a Sexiest place! They do make ONLY women pay a 5. Fee to come in just to treat them Like SHIT. I am absolutely Disgusted and Repulsed with Rubens Contreras behavior. I have filed a police report on Ruben Contreras. I would like everyone to hear and know this. So this DOES NOT HAPPEN TO YOU! I will NEVER GO BACK TO THAT BAR AGAIN! read more

Christopher H.

171

9 years ago

Used to be a gay bar but now it is a straight bar for young gay Latin men and all their girlfriends to come there's more girls there than there ever is men and if you're totally into young Latin boys then go but if you're not then this place isn't for you. It's a bunch of Millennials acting inappropriately because they weren't raised properly too drunk screaming fighting it's a total cluster fuk. I've been in New York La San Francisco Chicago and this is the worst bar I've ever been to that's been classified as a gay bar awful awful awful there's no diversity just a bunch of drunken messes who don't know how to behave , totally gross boo Charlie's for not being a part of the gay community at all anymore! It's very sad. They totally went from the money and no sense of community. If you're from out of town do not go! read more

Guadalupe C.

Elite 19

204

9 years ago

I parked in the back one time to get some tacos, not even going to this club but as we go to the car we heard some weird assss noises. Told my husband there's probably a drunk guy taking a piss or something. We turned on our truck and the lights came up and there was 3 guys having a freaking orgy. One sucking and jacking someone off. It has to be one of the grossest things i have ever seen on my life. The taco place is a place where people also take their kids to get food. You would think there would be security all around this place making sure shit like this doesn't happen! These dudes gave no fucks that the lights came on either. They proceeded to do their thing. I never came back to this place for that reason. Im scared of seeing this type shit again! Gross!!! read more

Hilen T.

151

5 years ago

Security at the door...love your soul. Doorman (one who collects funds) I would say suck a D but you already do that. So eat the kitty. Most disrespectful BAMFIEMIML (message me if you want to know what the acronym stands for). Bought tacos from Charlie's Food truck (literally right outside) but still wanted me to pay 7 to use the restroom and when I asked for napkins told me what have you done for Charlie's Phoenix. B...I've came and ate at your food truck (right outside your club) numerous of times. Please don't act like Charlie's Phoenix is not getting a cut from Charlie's food truck or any food truck they have outside their establishment. If I encounter this H again I might get arrested. 0 stars if I could. read more

Jeff C.

14 years ago

WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT Haven't been to Charlie's for about 2 years, decided to take friends visiting from out of town. What the hell happened? It was a very sketchy looking crowd, we actually felt unsafe. Maybe it has to do with the area the bar is located in ? The bathrooms have been vandalized, it's lost it's magic it used to have. They should be stripped of the name Charlie's A country western bar. They are anything but it. Maybe just call yourselves Karamba's 2. Even the after hours music is horrific, the dj was terrible the night we went. I guess things won't change as long as the money keeps pouring in. Sad end of area and will never set foot in that nasty hole again. read more

Terry L.

10 years ago

Where do I begin! The staff seriously needs to be trained on proper Customer Service Skills because they are all way to into themselves. If your not a regular good luck on getting a drink or even the right drink at that. Its like an under aged house party with some newly out queen as the hostess. Don't even think about bringing your beautiful straight girlfriend the "TranAnimals" would lose all control. The taco eatery is fabulous if can get past the screeching little queens, smelly urine drenched sidewalk an occasional barf puddle. Bad, Tacky, Trashy, Drama, Lame your better then that. Run! Run! Run the other way! Lol It hurt me to give the one star! EXCUSED!! read more

John J.

9 years ago

This place gets worse every time I go. I went last Saturday and lo and behold what do I see in the parking lot? I see used condoms strewn all over. I smell marijuana everywhere. Trash everywhere. I see hoodrats and thugs hanging around. The parking there is horrible. If you do manage to find a space good luck because your car might be hit or vandalized. I normally see police there but this last time there were none. Then I go inside and it's gross. The people are totally unfriendly. Bartenders are rude. I left after 10 minutes. Any other gay establishment is better than this. This place has turned into a hangout for anything but decent and friendly gay men. read more

Chris V.

10 years ago

I have been coming to Charlie's for years and today I have experience racism from pussy pussy lahoot . It was our friends birthday and we were drinking in a corner and she told us to get out of her way and we didn't belong at Charlies. She looked every intoxicated so we thought we would leave it alone. Than again before her show she came by again. And told us to leave . We were speechless as we been supporting this drag queen for a very long time and we did not expect this coming out of her mouth. We are very sad and confused. We love Charlie's but can't believe we had to experience this. read more

Ari Z.

17 years ago

Before its transformation to accommodate the light rail, Charlie's used to be a dingy den of dominate men, cowboys, crazy drag queens and drunks falling over themselves. It's nice to see so little has changed, with the newer layout. So, one has to take Charlie's at face value. The drinks are cheap, the patrons range from the "I'm too drunk to care what we do tonight just buy me another drink and take me back to your place" to the "I'm too vain to acknowledge you but you can still buy me a drink just don't expect me to go home with you." But the lay-potential is still relatively high. read more

Angelika P.

14 years ago

Nr. 1 If you want strong drinks and a non judgmental crowd this is the place to go...if you are expecting some high end swanky club....wrong place to go. Nr. 2 If you want to have fun no matter which side your boat floats on... great place to go, if you are trying to be a stick in the mud... wrong place to go. and last the best taco's and carniasada in the world is served at the little taco stand out front! (Beware of the crack heads that are also trying to get some food with the money they begged for during the day, not judging just saying keep an eye on em.) read more

Robert E.

13 years ago

hmmm. I go for the pitchers. They don't serve pitchers on certain special days (afraid of fights I am told). Country music, that is what they are... a gay country bar. Dancing, OMG Get over the line dancing! It's fun to watch maybe at a wedding or barmitzva! Dark and seedy is ok for a gay bar, being rude to women is not. I see it a lot! A buck is a buck. Charlies may think they will be around for a while. Not ... Oh yes CHARLIES is a franchise, there is one in Las Vegas. Micki dees of gay bars. But don't take my word for it. Go in and see. read more

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