Every year, my best friend and I travel somewhere new for NYE. While we were in Phoenix, we were looking for a gay bar. After asking around, most people in the area recommended Charlie's. My first impression when I walked in--wow this is very small. I walked around the bar and noticed real quick how wrong I was. With multiple bars, a HUGE patio area, dance floor and mini "chill" areas to sit and talk, Charlie's has something for every vibe. It also has a taco stand at the patio--definitely recommend! read more

Needs to be closed up, cleaned and not allow kooks and creeps in. Most people looked like they just jumped out bed and not even bothered to shower. It's really for local locos. If you want a classier place hit Kobalt ro Sazerac read more

This bar is pretty live but once you go in it stinks and looks like they dont use any kind of lysol or disinfectant for floors of any kind ot smells like a group home disgusting! All the money this bar makes and cant disinfect it especially with the corana virus going around! read more

They have done an amazing job since being allowed to reopen operating as a restaurant for now. The staff has done a great job transitioning from bartenders to servers. They have gone to great lengths to keep staff and customers safe. Actual restaurants I've been to don't even take some of the steps Charlie's has. I appreciate they spray your hands with sanitizer when you walk in. read more

Lots of room for dancing It's so open and your not feeling crushed or crowded Great food Entertainment back in the patio Clean Will be back read more

Not too bad. Native Phoenician here and this bar is always poppin! However the service is so-so. The young bartenders hardly know about any drinks (but thank god they're cute and stupid) like the girls in straight sport bars. Anywho maybe you'll get your drink tickets. May r you won't. Maybe one bartender will tell you your well vodka soda doesn't qualify for a 2 for 1, and maybe the next will tell you it does! Go into this establishment with no expectations and mediocre bartenders. Said from a person that had been In the industry for 19 years! read more

I want to like Charlie's. I used to love it. But oh my god I've had higher energy naps. The "country bar" has a grand total of five hours of country line dancing a week now, which is tragic. And they still only line dance to unknown dance jams instead of country music. Honestly it's the loss of a part of gay Phoenix culture and it's a shame. Bring back country music. read more

Yee Haw. I still got it. Yes siree bob. My old ass got hit on. By a cowboy nonetheless. At Charlies. While I was indeed flattered, I'm hitched and happy already and was actually with Rickie at the time. I kinda want to give them 5 stars just for the ego stroke. And while I hadn't been to Charlie's in a quite awhile, it's still the mother lode of gay bars here in Phoenix. I like the outdoor patio where the volleyball area is located. Drinks are friendly and the bartenders are strong. Er, um, well you know what I mean. Even with the all western nuances Charlie's still draws mos from all walks of life. And that's what makes it great. There's someone for everyone. Why even a restaurant manager with a receding hairline can feel like a hottie again! read more

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Charlie's has 4 to 5 star potential... Neither my complaints nor my compliments seem to be new to anything anyone else has said but I am egomaniacal so I will go ahead and write them again. They are hip and fun. Dancing for the cowboys and everyone else...as long as you can two step. I was scolded for dancing in a manner that was not the two step...when my dance partners and I cleared it left no one on the dance floor. Yup we were the only ones out there. An empty Dance floor is better than one with non two steppers it turns out. The crowd is good though and you don't have to be intimidated if you are not a cowboy (so long as you are a non-cowboy who can two-step). The drinks are strong and cheap. I went on Friday and they were 75 cents! Mmm cheap booze. The patio is amazing and tent like and temperature controlled. A smoker's paradise. The women folk were asked to take their purses and leave them in the car...you know cuz cowboys don't carry purses. I have been more than once, would easily return again but I can think of more laid back places and laid back is more conducive to fun. Oh on the weekends they do have awesome carne asada outside. I am headed there right now. read more

the good thing about Charlie's? It's the great EQUALIZER: you can be dressed to the nines at amsterdam at 10pm on friday, or you can be in cut-off jeans, a Richard Simmons t-shirt and a backwards cap at Apollo's. Sooner or later, rich or poor, dirty or clean...everyone is gonna end up at Charlie's looking for tail. Just a few problems: 1) You can't dance until the 9 people who know every stupid two-step set to pop remixes are done doin' their thing. This means around 12:30 or 1am. On a Saturday. Yeah - tons of people pressed closely together around the edges of the dancefloor waiting to let off some steam. Like runners waiting for the marathon gun...only the runners are gay...and drunk...and in shoes they can't run in. It ain't pretty. 2) You get to have a hall monitor in the men's room watch you pee-pee because they don't want people doing naughty things in there. Ick. 3) It's crowded on Saturdays, smells like vomit in the entry way (i think it's a "smell" poltergeist because it comes from nowhere and goes on for weeks), and needs a total redesign. Someone's gonna break an ankle on that "oopsie" spot on the patio!! 4) $3 cover after 1am on a Saturday?! Really? You know this is Phoenix, right? This isn't New York. This place makes thousands, and I mean THOUSANDS of dollars. They need a cover? Wow. It sure isn't being put towards any remodelling, I can guarantee you that. 5) The drag shows are sub....and I do mean SUB-par. Maybe I'm spoiled by New York, but these girls are either always drunk, forgetting their lyrics, or STOPPING their lip-sync altogether (mid-song) to press another shot down their throat in front of an audience. And the girls at Charlies are headed up by the biggest lush of all: Pussy LeHoot, who is usually obliterated during performance. Clear the aisle if she decides to take a trek to the back porch for some air, 'cause this chick will mow you down like a backyard in June - and leave you with nothing but a bruise and a fake eyelash stuck to your shirt. 6) Volleyball is fun!! That is, of course, if you're on one of the teams that hijacks the f***ing court there every sunday and is rude to newcomers. Strike that - they're rude to everybody 7) HUGE PROBLEMO: BE ADVISED that if you order a single drink and want to charge it, they will gladly run your debit card....for a minimum of $20.00. Oh, yeah - so if your drink is $6.00, you still have to run your card for $20 and you get $14 difference in cash. AND.....they don't tell people this: there's a $2.00 service charge on TOP of whatever your bank might charge you for this transaction. Charming, huh? This little maneuver is nothing but pure slimeball tactics conducted by a management committed to squeezing every last penny out of its patrons. If you give this place 5 stars, I'm apt to think you just don't get out enough...or just don't know any better. I'm tired of tricking myself into thinking this place will be "funner the next time" or "cleaner the next time" or "we can dance sooner next time" or "i feel comfortable here". I don't. It's rickety, smelly, and tired. and I've seen the 30 people that go there everywhere else anyway, so why bother? Yawn. read more

If you enjoy hearing Lady Gaga 17 times in one hour & then being openly mocked by the bartender because your drink choice wasn't masculine enough, this is the place for you. The staff & patrons here are the most stuck-up, unfriendly, boring guys on the planet. Unfortunately, I forgot why I don't come here & ventured out one last time on NYE. Huge mistake, but I've learned my lesson. Added Bonuses: - If you touch anything in this bar, you will go home with a disease. - The dance floor is so filthy and sticky you won't be able to move your feet. read more

I will never come to this horrible place ever again. I come to Arizona every couple of months because a friend of mine lives in Scottsdale, so I'm fairly familiar with the area. Randomly one night, we decided to give this place a try. This is one of the worst experiences I have ever had out in any bar, EVER. To give you some background, I frequent West Hollywood several times a week. I am not new to the gay scene. The bartenders know who I am. The drinks are strong, the people friendly, and the atmosphere is pleasant. I have a ton of friends who are gay and I love them to death. Going out to gay clubs is really fun for me--I actually prefer them to straight bars/clubs. My friend and I enter the bar and there is some sort of deal, that is "half off, pants off." Apparently, this place is sexist, because only gay MEN can take off their pants, and not a lesbian. The bartenders are rude, condescending, and only talk to the men in the bar in a semi-nice fashion. I argued with the bartender about why women can't take their pants off, and why lesbians can't, and he just smirked and said, "it's a gay club. It's for gay men only." Excuse me?! Who the fuck do you think you are? Anyway, after a drink or two from this same bartender, I don't remember anything, which never happens to me. Turns out, someone slipped something in my drink that caused me to black out and throw up for 24 hours the next day. I drink often, and can hold my liquor. This definitely wasn't from drinking too much. I hate this place. It's the ABSOLUTE WORST. DO NOT COME HERE. GO TO BS WEST instead. You've been warned. And asshole bartender, screw YOU! read more

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 free or something. Don't waste your time or money. read more

The bartender on the outside patio, Eddie, was extremely improper. I ordered and paid for 2 well drinks and even left an appropriate gratuity, yet he only made one drink. When confronted with the situation, he made 2 more drinks and charged me again for both. So I paid for 4, but only received 3. Eddie denied any wrongdoing. This bar is generally horrible and I was just getting over my disdain, but once again terrible staff will make me stay away. Everyone should. Owner John King is terrible. read more

As a gay man, I want to like Charlie's. I like guys with scruff. It's a gay cowboy bar. Should be heaven, right? Unfortunately, on any given night only 10% of the patrons are attractive. A shockingly low number. The crowd here is usually either over 45, overweight, aggressively short, or possibly adequate. If you look hard though, you can find some gems. On the plus side, the bar is huge. Large dance floor surrounded by mirrors that plays country music every night and only switches to the good stuff around 1am on Saturdays. The outside bar area is definitely a sweeter spot. There are lots of wooden benches and places to sit or lasso yourself to. There is even a stage on top of a volleyball court for a drag show. Be warned, the drag show is the standard 6'2'' fat man who makes for a scary woman with a bitchy bark and limited mobility. The one plus is the taco cart that pulls up right to the bar on Saturdays and sells cheap and delicious tacos, quesadillas, and such. I have never had a good time at Charlie's without drinking enough to forget I was at Charlie's. If that is your deal, then you will enjoy this place. If not, you will just wish you were in a bigger and better city. read more

Every now and then I like to get my Brokeback Mountain on, and Charlie's gives me my fix. It's honestly more of an urban cowboy experience with tons of no-attitude gay locals (of all scenes and persuasions) and a smattering of REAL cowboys. This is def. a gay Phoenix must-do when out-of-towners visit. The real cowboys tend to go during the week, but Thursday - Sunday nights bring out the weekend warriors and its largest crowds of the week. That's when they open the other 3 service bars as it soon becomes after-hours central. My favorite day is Thursdays when they do TWO-for-ONE drinks. During the week at 7 PM they offer FREE (did you hear that? FREE!) dance lessons -- line dancing and two-step. Sunday afternoons bring out the sand volleyball players in their back patio, and really BAD Pussy LeHoot drag shows (they're almost so bad that they're good, if that makes any sense). The restrooms are MUCH nicer since the remodel / expansion. The rest of Charlie's is really DUMPY inside, but I LOVE it. The crowd here is much more down-to-earth that other gay bars, and is more of a destination bar than the rest - attracting people from the suburbs. read more

My friends dragged me here one time. It was a sobering experience where I learned what it means to be objectified. The bar is sorta dirty, but points to them for having access to a food truck from their patio. Interesting note, it seems like everyone has a "gay lisp" at Charlie's. Not my type of place. Maybe I'm the wrong demographic?. read more

Honestly, not a fan. The dance floor is never full, the music is always ten minutes behind the times. The drinks are okay. On 2-4-1 nights, can be a Godsend. but it's just meh. A lot of dirty looks if you're a straight girl. no love for the hags here. Blah. However, the Taco Truck outside is AH-MAZING!! but that's the only highlight. read more

A colossal bar at the end of the Melrose District, perhaps overgrown. It's dark and usually crowded inside. It has a main bar near the entrance, but satellite bars in other parts of the establishment as well. There's a stage for dancing and drag shows and an outdoor area for smoking or fresh air. It's one of Phoenix' landmark gay bars, usually offers drink specials, offers after hours and has a massive amount of space to accommodate more people. However, much like Amsterdam it's notorious for the clique culture, though drinks are cheaper. And like Amsterdam I would recommend seeing it at least once, but if you aren't going with a group of people, it isn't that special. It's difficult to talk to people and there are virtual designated cruising areas. There are a fair amount of creepers at this bar. It isn't totally sleazy, but the best image I can conjure to depict it is the Disneyland Country Bear Jamboree + medieval dungeon + every gay stereotype. If crowds are your thing, you don't care to hear what your friends are saying and you enjoy several hours of inconsistent music (think alternating Generic Gay Bar Mix and Grand Ole Opry's Greatest Hits) then you might enjoy it. read more

I've been coming here by default for years. I guess you could say that, at times, I've been a regular here. I don't ALWAYS have a good time but I rarely have a horrible time here. There's a great mix of people here. Everything from twinks, bears, daddys, trendy snobs, geeks, drag queens, "masculine" guys with high pitched voices, feminine guys with deep voices, and the ever popular "normal" guys. They pour a good, stiff drink here and have reasonable specials. On the topic of women, women really aren't present here nor have I ever had the perception that they are really wanted here. They charge girls cover and they don't allow purses larger than a small clutch. This is a guy bar. I have girl friends but I like that this bar is full of guys. That's why I come here. The bar could use a facelift. It's dated. read more

This place has been around for quite a while, and having recently moved to the area, I checked it out. Although this is a gay western bar, don't hesitate coming in a tank top, shorts and flip flops. It's all about having fun here... No pretenses. This is a massive place. It's the largest gay bar in the area. HUGE outdoor area with several bars inside AND outside so you're never too far away from your next cocktail. Bartenders are attentive, friendly, and very efficient.... I rarely saw a line of people waiting. Outside there was a drag show going on, with a real stage and some GREAT music playing. If you're into line dancing, there's plenty of that on the main dance floor indoors. I have two left feet but it was mesmerizing watching all the guys in perfect (or near perfect) synchrony. I may actually go for lessons; it looked very do-able and fun! Oh, and there's a FOOD TRUCK that parks out back on the weekends. I'm told it's there Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. So when it's 1am and you're hungry, there's nash to be had out back. As for demographics, I saw every color there. Gender-wise there were plenty of straight women having a great time. I saw only a handful of twinks though... It was mostly an over 30- crowd when I was there. I'm definitely going back. Plenty of eye candy, good music, great outdoor space, and lots and lots of friendly people read more

The trailer out front sells the best Mexican food in Phoenix. Yeh, ok, I've typically just finished 17 Long Island Teas before stumbling over to their little window by the volleyball court to slur an order for street tacos. Still, that food is damn good. And the tacos are like 12-cents each! (Or whatever.) Now I hate country music. So I usually only go on Sunday afternoons for beer bust and $1.50 Long Islands. And we only hang out on the patio to watch Tranny Volleyball. Who knew trannies were so good at volleyball?! read more

First, I'm a regular here. Sunday afternoons at Charlie's are something like church for me in the Arizona springtime. Cold beer, good friends, warm sun and boys playing volleyball in the back court (although it troubles me to see so many of them playing barefoot in what amounts to an oversized ashtray. PLEASE keep your shoes on, boys! It reminds me of playing volleyball in an enormous cat litter box.) Charlie's is NOT for the gays who like to put on their tightest T-shirt, gel their hair up and pretend like they just saw someone they know so they can do anything but make eye contact with another human being. It IS for the gays that are comfortable with themselves and enjoy talking to other gays that sometimes are cowboys, sometimes are drag queens, but are almost ALWAYS friendly (even if they're a bit tanked). The small pitchers on Sundays have kind of become a tradition. And it's fun to watch people two-step on the weekend nights. Downsides? Sometimes the crowd looks like the crowd at the rescue mission. The Arizona anti-smoking law somehow doesn't apply to the COVERED patio in the back, therefore making it uncomfortable to breathe back there. And, PLEASE take a cab if you've had too much to drink. Cops hang out waiting to nab ya later on at night. Overall, it's a fun, if somewhat tired, staple of the gay nightlife in Phoenix. Also have "branches" in Chicago, Denver and Las Vegas. And, it's always a sure-fire hit with straight sisters, brothers, kids and moms (yes, I said moms) that are in from out of town. Especially if they two-step. read more

Wasn't particularly impressed. But maybe that's because I am from SF. And SF burns out after awhile, but it sets a precedent for what a gay bar should be like. But that doesn't go to say Charlie's doesn't have a specific spirit and charm that only could come in Phoenix. Came here during my short jaunt to Phoenix, because whenever I visit a new city... I have a habit of needing to go to a gay bar and check out what's going on. It was a Sunday and the place was a little bit busy. Maybe it was for the Pussy LeHoot and Friends drag show. Had a margarita, because it started with an Ultimate Margarita during dinner. Wanted to continue the trend and thought the drink was Arizona appropriate/approved. The bartenders were all dressed like cowboys, everywhere I went I saw a Jack or an Ennis... but sadly, none were Heath Ledger or Jake Gyllenhal. Bummer. Notes to consider: 1.) They don't allow purses. This could cause a damper for trannys or girls. 2.) One bartender charged me $4 for my margaritas, I went to another one because the one I went to before was busy and it became $5. 3.) It has a volleyball court. Something to consider if they ever do a dirty sports themed night. 4.) The drag show dragged on. No puns intended, but that was the best way to put it. 5.) Music was horrible. Inconsistent. 6.) The bar is massive, entertainment was dive-y... but Phoenix gays settle within their own. That is only if the except if they smell new meat... read more

I walked in with a group of 7. It was this gays turn to show the co-workers a night outside the Scottsdale scene. They rejected us because one of our girls had a purse "bigger than a clutch." It cost us $60 in cab fare to get there, and they wouldn't budge, even after we emptied the purses. So we hoped into a cab and had a great night at Amsterdam. read more

I absolutely love coming to Charlie's. Although, The bartender named Ivan, is an insolent bastard. He's always rude. He called my friend a drunk ass. She reacted accordingly, the result ended in him jumping the bar and man handling her all the way out. Second time I've had issues with Ivan. I have attached photos of my friends arms. Thanks to the fool behind the bar. read more

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Wow, Sorry Charlie's. I have to give you a star even though you don't deserve any. Seems as though you cannot bring a bag in larger than an average bank deposit bag. Your rude doorman made that perfectly clear. Strange, you're right on the light rail. Locals will be carrying messenger bags, backpacks, purses as they use this form of transportation. No worries though. There are plenty of other welcoming bars along or close to the light rail line. Yee Haw! read more

We came to get a taste of AZ and we totally got it here. Friendly locals that dance awesome, way cheap happy hour and a fun atmosphere that never let the party die. We came in on a SAT, got to join at some line dancing classes lol.... THAT was fun... we sucked but it was still FUN!!! Everyone was really nice and welcoming. I think we spent a total of like 60 bucks this night and got HAMMERED, danced like crazy, and even got to eat tacos from a taco truck next door! Ignore the bad comments. We did our research on local bars, we wanted a place that did NOT feel like LA or any other big city copyKat. This place did the job. All the other bars nearby reminded us of every other bar we normally go to in LA, and lets face it, if its nice fancy bars that you seek, with a lot of pretty people posing, cocky attitude and want to pay a nice penny for drinks.... we have the best in WEHO. =) IF we come back to AZ again... we'll for sure come back again! read more

One. Dollar. Mixed drinks. One. Dollar. Tacos. Gorgeous homosexuals. This is the Mecca of the gay community in Phoenix. If you visit one gay bar while you are in town, it better be Charlie's. I've never had a bad time here. Clean, cheap and delicious; and a view, to boot. read more

Charlie's bar in PHX used to be the goto bar for country western dancing and cruising the Cowboys. Different days and clientele. All Charlie's have been known for Cowboys. Not so much anymore. (Like every techno bar). Bartenders are nice enough. Never in a hurry though. Probably a good place to drink if your just bored. Many bars in this area of PHX. That actually like to serve. I guess John King (the owner). Has not been here for awhile. I don't think he'd let his iconic bars allow this. read more

Charlie's + 3-4-1 Sundays = F-M-L Mondays In my entire life, this is the only place I've been to that entertains the idea of a 3-4-1 special. Is that even legal under Arizona laws? No wonder there are so many cabs that pull in and out of this place. You could definitely drink comfortably for a great price knowing you're only a step away from a taxi. I also enjoy the drag show they have after the special... at whatever time I usually start putting down my drinks. If my blurry memory serves me right, the deal ends at 7, so the show might start around 8. The people here are pretty friendly, except for the one who stole my 3 day old Jimmy Choo sunglasses. I probably wouldn't have lost them if I was allowed to bring in my purse, though. Thanks Charlie's! There is also always a volleyball game going on outside in their sand court if you're the sporty type. I've also been here on a Saturday night, but I think that's typically when men are on the prowl, so I didn't really sense a casual, patio-drinking type of atmosphere. I'll stick with the bane of my F-M-L Mondays. read more

There are many things to like and dislike about Charlie's. I've gone before and this last visit was for the Sunday beer bust while visiting Phoenix. First impressions: beautiful day out and the place is so dark!! God, what a little natural lighting would do to this place. Outside it is spacious and well designed deck and volleyball area, not so sure this is a good use of space though (do people really come to a gay bar to play volleyball?). The issue is the horrible, oppressive, smoking everywhere outside. Does it not occur to you that the non-smokers might want to enjoy the patio too?? They let them smoke right by the door and so the smoke and stench makes it way into the actual bar. My eyes were watering! They could easily "accommodate" the smokers by having them assemble only by the bleachers area where there is more open air. (The fact that they even sell cigarettes, shows how dumb the owners are). The other issue is the crappy, and I do mean crappy, sound system. All I could hear was the base pounding. Nobody was dancing. (maybe time for a new DJ). Upgrade the damn sound system already. Finally, take advantage of the beautiful men (some) and keep it a litter warmer inside, so guys will WANT to take their shirts off. I walked around with my coat on the entire time after it got later in the afternoon. These are common sense things, that they've become complacent to it seems. Please listen to the visitors who see your bar with a fresh eye. Given the lack of gay bars in Phoenix, I appreciate Charlie's being open and celebrating 28 years!! read more

Charlie's Taco Stand Not talking about the bar but the taco stand behind the bar. Now before you exit out of this review, hear me out. This place by far serves the BEST TACOS in town--hands down! Ingredients are fresh, servings are plentiful and prices cheap. Order the mini-quesadillas, the perfect combination of crunch and flavor. Be warned--word has caught on to this place, it's common to stand in line for up to an hour. The earlier you go, the better. Otherwise you might just be standing behind a group of drunk boys reminiscing about their night. read more

I used to like coming here for a drink or 2. I placed a food order at the taco truck and realized I forgot my cash at home and only had my debit card. Old man at the door of Charlies demanded I pay him $7 to use their ATM. Really?! Two thumbs down and a middle finger. read more

Most of this bar is fine for Phoenix. The one MAJOR thing that needs a tune up is the music. The DJ here is constantly having an identity crisis. He's like that annoying friend who never listens to a whole song but incessantly skips each track after 20 seconds. The DJ tries to remix the shittiest hip-hop from a decade ago. Doesn't play any pop, dance remixes, latin, or anything good for that matter. By the time people start to maybe understand the song and jive with it, oops the DJ puts on another shitty track. Maybe the DJ just has a shitty playlist from 10 years ago he keeps playing while he passes out in the back. Who knows? You could honestly Spotify your way through this one. Seriously watch people try to dance to this shit. read more

I was invited by some friends to go to Charlie's drag show on Sunday. After reading the reviews, I was nervous to go! I almost backed out, but I am really glad I didn't. The *only* reason I don't give Charlie's 5 stars is because it is a little dirty (but it IS a bar geared toward a younger, college-age demographic, so as a recently graduated student, I felt right at home) and the drag show was so-so. Most of the drag-show consisted of the MC rambling on and on about nonsense. Anyway, the drinks are reasonably priced (although the pricing is inconsistent, we ordered the same drinks throughout the night and they were different depending on which bartender served us - but they were never too expensive). Contrary to many of these reviews, my experience with the bartenders was positive. They were friendly, responsive, and didn't seem to favor certain patrons over others. The music was fun, the drag queens were funny and approachable, and I really had a good time. Don't let these petty reviews scare you off! read more

the place is awesome so much fun. I went with a group of 14 people and we had a blast! The drinks are well made. Not strong. The go-go boys are nice people and not stuck up like most of the ones in WE-HO read more

We were in Phoenix for a night on a layover and were on our way to some other bar when the uber driver recommended charlies instead. Im so glad she did. I wont go into detail as many of the details are blur, lol. However had the time of my life. It was a diverse crowd and everyone was friendly and there to have a great time. The drinks were good. (try the green tea shot) and best of all, there is a taco truck INSIDE the bar!! Like what more could you ask for?! Lol tacos were only $1 so ofcourse we ordered 30 of them. Lol if you are in the phoenix are definitely give charlies a chance. read more

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I'd give Charlie's zero if I could... I just moved to Phoenix from San Francisco and was so excited to check out this place, but I was left unimpressed. Charlie's is probably the worst "bar" that I've ever been to, I have never experienced such terrible service in my life. Your bartenders have huge egos, and don't pay attention to anyone that they don't personally know. I have never felt more condescended upon in my life. That being said, the bartenders on the deck/patio were great. Get your bartenders in check a bit and bring them back down to earth.. no one likes a group of bitchy homos, I felt like I was back in high school. read more

Give it more than a glance... At first you think, ehh! Gross old man bar.. then you realize it's actually the most awesome place to dance, drag, and enjoy the night in PHX. Charlies is country, but not all that often, I think they realize that you can't be a full on country bar and expect a ton of customers, but they do have nights tailored towards that. I went there probably 6 times out of a 10 day trip... The DJ's do a great job of playing a mix of new, recent, and older dance music. The drag queens are hilarious. The boys *correction Men* are HOT. and finally... the Bartenders know how to serve a drink and do it right! read more